NETGEAR Zing User manual

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This guide introduces you to the basics
of getting started with Sprint and your NETGEAR® Zing Mobile Hotspot™.
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new device, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at
sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one
appointment at a Sprint Store near you.
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you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of
your device.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
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Hotspot are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners.

Using This Guide
This Technical and Troubleshooting Guide is designed to help you set up and
use your new NETGEAR® Zing Mobile Hotspot™. It’s divided into four sections to
help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Before You Start − page 5 − Find out
what you need to do before you use
your Zing Mobile Hotspot the first time.
Get Connected − page 6 − Learn
how to power up your Zing Mobile
Hotspot and wirelessly connect your
computer and WPS-enabled devices.
Use Your Device − page 10 −
Learn how your Zing Mobile Hotspot
works and how to navigate and
configure its settings.
Tools & Resources − page 14 −
Find useful tips for managing your
account and discover resources
and other helpful Sprint information.
For additional information, visit
sprint.com/support for the full
User Guide and sprint.com for
community forums.
Using This Guide

What’s in the box
Mobile Hotspot
Rechargeable
Battery
Get Started Guide
Micro-USB cable
SIM card
AC charger
with USB port
Battery cover

Before You Start
Install the Battery
1. Insert your fingernail under the battery cover
and lift the cover up gently.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment,
making sure the connectors align.
3. Replace the battery cover, pressing down
gently until the cover clicks into place.
Charge the Battery
1. Plug the micro-USB cable into the device.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the
AC adapter and plug the adapter into an
electrical outlet.
3. Charge until the battery charge indicator
shows the battery is fully charged ( ).
Get Ready
1. Make sure you are in an area covered by
the Sprint 3G or 4G LTE network (not roaming).
2. If you have a LAN connection, disconnect it.
3. Make sure your computer’s Wi-Fi (wireless
network connection) mode is turned on.
4. Make sure your device is set up on your
Sprint account. (Sign on to your account
at sprint.com to verify.)
Before You Start
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Get Connected
Power Up the Device
If the device is not powered on, press and hold
the Power button on the top of the device
for at least two seconds.
►The device will automatically activate. You will see
instructions to connect your first device to the Zing
Wi-Fi network. (If the device does not activate, an
alert will appear.)
Note: It can take several minutes for your device
to connect with the Sprint network.
Power Button
Wirelessly Connect Your Computer
After it’s activated, your Zing Mobile Hotspot
displays the Wi-Fi name and password. You
will need this information to connect your
Wi-Fi devices to the network.
Note: If your device is WPS-enabled, see Connect
WPS-enabled Devices.
1. From your computer, display the Wireless
Network Connections window, and then click
View Wireless Networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi name displayed (for example,
SprintHotspot12), click Connect, and enter
your Wi-Fi password, which is displayed on
the LCD display screen.
3. Launch your computer’s Web browser and
navigate to a Web page to confirm your
connection.
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Get Connected

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Get Connected
Get Connected
Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network
Your Zing Mobile Hotspot lets you create a
separate Guest Wi-Fi network that you can
share with temporary users. You can turn on the
Guest Wi-Fi network on the device’s Guest Wi-Fi
screen, and on the Zing Manager’s Wi-Fi page.
On the touchscreen:
1. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap Guest Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Turn on Guest Wi-Fi. A message shows
the Guest Wi-Fi network name and password
that your temporary user can use.
3. Tap to close the message.
In the Zing Manager
1. Log in to the Zing Manager. (See page 8 for
details.)
2. Click Wi-Fi.
3. In the Guest Wi-Fi area, click Turn On.
Connect WPS-enabled Devices (optional)
1. On the touchscreen, tap Wi-Fi and select
WPS.
2. On the touchscreen, tap either Pair with Main
Wi-Fi or Pair with Guest Wi-Fi (if Guest Wi-Fi is
enabled).
3. Press the WPS button on the device you want
to to connect, or follow the device’s
instructions.
4. The Zing Mobile Hotspot touchscreen will
display a confirmation when the device
connects.
See the User Guide for more detailed
information about using the WPS (Wireless
Protected Setup) feature of your Zing
Mobile Hotspot.

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Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager
Your Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager provides
several options for you to view and customize
device settings.
The Zing Manager lets you manage and monitor your
Zing data usage and account information. Once you
sign in to the Zing Manager, you can rename your
hotspot, view and block connected devices, set a
new password, and configure advanced options for
security and network preferences.
To display the Zing Manager, type one of the
following in the address bar of your Web browser:
• http://SprintHotspot
• http://192.168.1.1
Note: You can display the Zing Manager only when
your device is turned on and you have established a
connection to it (through the Main Wi-Fi network or
through the micro-USB cable). The Zing Manager is
not accessible when connected through the Guest
Wi-Fi network.
Note: If you’re using the Google Chrome Web
browser, after typing in the address bar, press the
Down Arrow key and then the Enter key. (If you
press only the Enter key, a Google search is
started, using the information you typed in.)

Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager (cont.)
You don’t need to log in to view device status.
However, when you log in you can view
connected devices and configure your Wi-Fi
and device settings.
Log In as an Administrator
Logging in allows you to view more detailed
information about your mobile hotspot, and to
manage its settings, broadband network
connection, and Wi-Fi networks.
To log in:
1. In the address bar of your Web browser, type
one of the following:
• http://SprintHotspot
• http://192.168.1.1
2. In the Sign In field, enter the administrator
password (1-31 letters, numbers, and
symbols).
Note: The default password is “password”. It’s
recommended you change the password.
3. Click Sign In.
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Get Connected
Get Connected

Use Your Device
Your Device
The following illustrations show your device’s primary external features and buttons:
LCD touchscreen display Antenna connector
2 of 2 (slide door
to access)
micro-SIM slot
(remove cover
to access)
micro-USB port
Antenna connector
1of 2 (slide door to
access)
LED status indicator
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Use Your Device
Use Your Device
Device Basics
Your device provides a simple way to use your
3G or 4G LTE Internet connection (including
international roaming) with any Wi-Fi-enabled
device, and to share your Internet connection
with friends and family.
Power Button
The power button supports two types of presses:
• Quick press
• Removes device from standby (low power)
mode.
• Wakes up (turns on) the LCD if the LCD was
enabled but dormant. (The LCD turns dark,
after a configurable time of inactivity.)
• Long press (press and hold for two seconds)
• Turns the device on or off.
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GSM/3G/LTE
Computer Smartphone
Tablet
Digital
Camera
Gaming
Console
Printer
Digital Picture
Frame

Device Status Icons
1 Signal strength
2 Network Carrier
3 Network type (LTE/3G on Sprint networks,
H+/H/E/G when roaming)
4 Data transfer indicator (WAN traffic – upload
(send) / download (receive))
5 GPS indicator - Appears only when GPS tracking
is enabled. The icon blinks/flashes when searching
for satellites or while tracking is in progress.
6 USB tether indicator - Appears when the
device is tethered to a computer.
7 Battery status
8 Roaming indicator - When device is roaming,
a triangle appears in the Signal strength icon,
and a roaming message may appear.
9 Alerts - Indicates number of alerts to be read.
10 Wi-Fi network name and password - Main
network name and password, or Guest network
name and password (if active). Tap to edit.
Use Your Device
11 Data usage - Indicates the amount of data
remaining and days remaining. Tap to view details.
12 Connected devices list - Icon shows number
of connected devices and is gray when no
devices are connected.
13 Wi-Fi network configuration and management -
Icon is gray when Wi-Fi is disabled.
14 Settings
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Use Your Device
LCD Touchscreen
The LCD of your Zing
Mobile Hotspot can
display and configure,
on separate screens,
summary information.
When more than one information screen is
available, the lower right corner of the LCD
displays “(x/y),” where x and y represent
“screen x out of y screens.” For example, (1/6)
means that the first of six LCD information
screens is shown.
To view the first LCD information screen or to
go to the next screen, press the navigation
arrows on the LCD.
To return to the previous screen, press ,
or press to return to the home screen.
Data Usage
Press the Data Used bar
or arrow to view Billing
Cycle and Session
information.
Devices
Press > Devices to
view and block devices
connected to the Main
or Guest Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
Press > Wi-Fi to
access and configure
Main Wi-Fi, Guest Wi-Fi,
WPS, Options, and
Block settings.
Settings
Press > Settings to access and configure
the Display, Network, Sleep, and Reset features.
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Use Your Device

LED Status Indicator
The LED on the front of your Zing Mobile Hotspot
indicates the hotspot’s status. See the following table:
LED Description
Blue single blink
Your Zing Mobile Hotspot is
connected to the network, and
Wi-Fi is ready.
Blue double
blink Data is being transferred.
Amber blink
The network is not ready.
(Mobile broadband is
disconnected, no signal is
available, or Wi-Fi is asleep.)
Alternating
orange and
amber blink
Software updates are being
applied.
• User Guide – View the comprehensive
User Guide online at sprint.com/support.
• Updates – Your Zing Mobile Hotspot™ must be
activated prior to receiving updates. Once
activated, your device’s home screen will display
an alert notifying you if updates are available.
You can access updates from either your device
or your Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager.
• From your Zing Mobile Hotspot, touch
Settings > More > About > Software
Updates, then touch Check for Updates now.
• From your Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager, click
Settings > General > Software and Reset,
then click Check for update.
• Device Help – From the Zing Manager home
page on your computer, click Support, then
click User Guide.
Tools & Resources
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• NETGEAR AirCard App - Download the
complimentary mobile app from
www.netgear.com/AirCardApps. Use this
app to view your connection, settings, and
data usage from your smartphone or tablet.
To manage all hotspot settings, go to the
homepage (http://aircard.hotspot).
Tools & Resources
• Important Information – Important Safety
Information about your NETGEAR® Zing
Mobile Hotspot™ can be found on the left
side of your Zing Manager home page.
• Web – Go to sprint.com/support to access
troubleshooting and other resources.
• International Roaming -To set up your Zing
Mobile Hotspot for international roaming:
• Visit sprint.com/swwsupport to chat or email
• Or call 1-888-226-7612
To check available coverage, visit sprint.com/sww.
Keep the SIM card included with this device to
use on LTE and GSM networks.

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