NETGEAR Zing User manual

NETGEAR® Zing Mobile Hotspot™
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Device........................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 2
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 3
System Requirements......................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up Your Device....................................................................................................... 4
Device Setup............................................................................................................... 4
Starting Your Device for the First Time........................................................................ 4
Getting Help........................................................................................................................ 6
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 7
Components of Your Device............................................................................................... 7
GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks.............................................................................................. 8
Mobile Broadband Information and Settings ................................................................ 8
Signal Information........................................................................................................ 9
Internet Connection Information.......................................................................................... 9
Battery................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the Battery...................................................................................................10
Charging the Battery...................................................................................................11
Battery Information and Settings.................................................................................13
Power Button.....................................................................................................................14
Turning Your Device On and Off.................................................................................14
Controlling Your Device Using the Power Button........................................................15
Restarting Your Device......................................................................................................15
LED ...................................................................................................................................15
Device Tutorial...................................................................................................................16
LCD Touchscreen..............................................................................................................16
Micro-SIM..........................................................................................................................16
Alerts.................................................................................................................................17
Your Network Connection.........................................................................................................18
Launching Your Network Connection.................................................................................18

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Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network......................................................................................18
Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network On..........................................................................18
Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network Off..........................................................................19
Randomizing the Guest Wi-Fi Password.....................................................................19
Change the Guest Wi-Fi Password.............................................................................20
Sharing Your Connection...................................................................................................20
Manually Entering the Wi-Fi Information.....................................................................20
Connecting Through WPS..........................................................................................21
Connecting Through USB..................................................................................................24
Making a Tethered Connection...................................................................................25
TRU-Install..................................................................................................................26
LCD Touchscreen Interface ......................................................................................................27
Interpreting the LCD...........................................................................................................27
LCD Information Screens...................................................................................................28
Data Usage Screen ....................................................................................................29
Billing Cycle Screen....................................................................................................30
Session Screen ..........................................................................................................30
Connected Devices Screen ........................................................................................31
Device Screen............................................................................................................32
Wi-Fi Screen...............................................................................................................33
Main Wi-Fi Screen......................................................................................................34
Guest Wi-Fi Screen ....................................................................................................35
WPS Screen...............................................................................................................35
Wi-Fi Options Screen..................................................................................................36
Block List Screen........................................................................................................37
Settings Screen..........................................................................................................38
Display Screen ...........................................................................................................39
Display > Timeout Screen...........................................................................................40
Network Screen..........................................................................................................41
Roaming Screen.........................................................................................................42
Status Screen.............................................................................................................42
Updates Screen..........................................................................................................44
Sleep Screen..............................................................................................................44

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GPS Screen................................................................................................................45
Reset Screen..............................................................................................................45
More Screen...............................................................................................................46
About Screen..............................................................................................................47
Mobile Apps Screen....................................................................................................48
Feedback Screen .......................................................................................................49
Alerts Screen..............................................................................................................49
Zing Manager (Browser) Interface.............................................................................................51
Home Page........................................................................................................................51
Displaying the Zing Manager Home Page...................................................................52
Logging In as an Administrator ...................................................................................53
Data Usage.................................................................................................................55
My Account Summary.................................................................................................56
Alerts..........................................................................................................................56
Status (Connection Details)........................................................................................57
Devices Page.....................................................................................................................58
Wi-Fi Page.........................................................................................................................59
Connect Tab...............................................................................................................59
Options Tab................................................................................................................60
MAC Filter Tab ...........................................................................................................64
GPS Page..........................................................................................................................66
Settings Page ....................................................................................................................68
General > Device Tab.................................................................................................68
General > Software and Reset Tab.............................................................................69
General > System Logs Tab.......................................................................................71
Network > Preferences Tab........................................................................................72
Network > APN (Access Point Name) Tab..................................................................74
Network > SIM Security Tab.......................................................................................76
Network > Status Details Tab .....................................................................................77
Router > Basic Tab.....................................................................................................80
Router > Port Forwarding Tab ....................................................................................83
Router > Port Filtering Tab .........................................................................................84
Support Page.....................................................................................................................86

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About Page........................................................................................................................87
Feedback Page..................................................................................................................90
Device Settings.........................................................................................................................92
Display Settings.................................................................................................................92
Turning the LED On or Off..........................................................................................92
Setting the LCD Timeout.............................................................................................92
Setting the LCD Brightness.........................................................................................93
Router Settings..................................................................................................................94
Enabling VPN Passthrough ........................................................................................94
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).................................................................................94
DHCP.........................................................................................................................94
DNS Mode..................................................................................................................95
Enabling Port Forwarding ...........................................................................................96
Enabling Port Forwarding for an Application...............................................................96
Disabling Port Forwarding for an Application ..............................................................97
DMZ –General...........................................................................................................97
Enabling DMZ.............................................................................................................97
Configuring DMZ ........................................................................................................98
Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filterings...............................................................98
Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filtering for an Application ....................................98
Port Filtering Panel: Disabling Port Filtering for an Application ...................................99
Login Settings....................................................................................................................99
Changing the Zing Manager URL ...............................................................................99
Changing the Zing Manager Password.......................................................................99
Configuring Networks..............................................................................................................101
Viewing Network Activation Information...........................................................................101
Viewing Data Usage ........................................................................................................101
Network Settings..............................................................................................................102
Setting the Roaming Mode .......................................................................................102
Enabling / Disabling the Roaming Guard Warning Message.....................................103
Setting the Allowed Network Mode...........................................................................104
Configuring Access Point Names.....................................................................................104
Software and Reset ................................................................................................................106

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Exporting and Importing Settings.....................................................................................106
Exporting Settings.....................................................................................................106
Importing Settings.....................................................................................................106
Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware...............................................................107
Downloading Software Updates................................................................................107
Upgrading Firmware From a File ..............................................................................108
Resetting Your Device.....................................................................................................108
Clearing Account Details Only ..................................................................................109
Resetting Device Settings Only.................................................................................109
Resetting to Factory Default Settings........................................................................110
GPS Settings ..........................................................................................................................112
Enabling / Disabling GPS.................................................................................................112
Setting the GPS Mode.....................................................................................................112
Using Metric Units............................................................................................................113
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................................114
Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Devices...............................................................114
Wi-Fi Security ..................................................................................................................115
Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords ........................................................116
Displaying Wi-Fi Network Name and Password on LCD Home Screen.....................119
Enable / Disable the Block List..................................................................................120
Displaying and Blocking Currently Connected Devices (Block List) ..........................120
View and Unblock Devices (Block List).....................................................................121
Allowing or Denying Computers Access to the Network (MAC Filter)........................122
Disable Wi-Fi When Tethering Device (Connected Through USB)............................123
Setting the Sleep (Inactivity) Timer ..................................................................................124
Wi-Fi Channel..................................................................................................................125
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................126
How Can I Tell I’m Connected to GSM, 3G or LTE? ........................................................126
How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?.............................................................................................126
Is Roaming on LTE Supported?.......................................................................................127
What Do I Do if I Forget the Main or Guest Wi-Fi Password?...........................................127
What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password?.....................................................128
If the Connection is “Always On,” Am I Always Being Billed? ...........................................128

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Questions About GPS......................................................................................................128
What is GPS?...........................................................................................................128
Where Can I Use GPS?............................................................................................128
How Do I Enable or Disable GPS? ...........................................................................128
What are some GPS Limitations?.............................................................................128
How Can I Stream GPS Data to Use With a Third-party GPS Application?...............129
Questions About WPS.....................................................................................................129
What is WPS? ..........................................................................................................129
How do I Use WPS?.................................................................................................129
If a Wireless Device has a WPS Button or a WPS Software Option, Must I Use it to
Connect Via Wi-Fi?...................................................................................................130
How Do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN?..............................................130
Are Terminal Sessions Supported?..................................................................................130
Tips.........................................................................................................................................131
Extending Battery Life......................................................................................................131
Mobile Hotspot Location ..................................................................................................131
Improving Signal Strength................................................................................................132
Improving 3G Network Service ........................................................................................132
Improving Wi-Fi Performance ..........................................................................................133
Security Tips....................................................................................................................134
Finding the MAC Address................................................................................................134
Finding the IP Address.....................................................................................................135
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................137
General Tips....................................................................................................................137
LCD Is Dark.....................................................................................................................137
Insufficient Signal Strength ..............................................................................................137
Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi..................................................................................................138
Cannot Connect Through USB ........................................................................................138
Cannot Display the Home Page.......................................................................................139
Cannot Connect to the Mobile Broadband Network .........................................................140
GPS Doesn’t Seem to Be Available .................................................................................141
Cannot Check for Updates...............................................................................................141
Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................142

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Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications.................................................................142
Software Specifications....................................................................................................143
Environmental Specifications...........................................................................................144
Mechanical Specifications................................................................................................144
Safety Information...................................................................................................................145
Important Notice ..............................................................................................................145
Safety and Hazards .........................................................................................................145
Proper Battery Use and Disposal..............................................................................146
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................................147
Legal.......................................................................................................................................149
Patents ............................................................................................................................149
Licenses ..........................................................................................................................149
GNU General Public License (Version 2)..................................................................149
GNU General Public License (Version 3)..................................................................155
GNU Lesser General Public License (Version 2.1) ...................................................167
GNU Lesser General Public License (Version 3)......................................................175
fontconfig License.....................................................................................................178
libxml2 License.........................................................................................................179
locapi License...........................................................................................................180
pimd License ............................................................................................................181
shadow License........................................................................................................182
ISC License..............................................................................................................182
OpenSSL License.....................................................................................................183
Original SSLeay License...........................................................................................184
Trademarks .....................................................................................................................185
Limitation of Liability.........................................................................................................186
Additional Information and Updates.................................................................................186
Index.......................................................................................................................................187

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and wireless
service the first time.
Your Device
The following illustrations show your device’s primary external features and buttons.
Front View
Bottom View

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Top View
Back View (Battery Cover Removed)
Package Contents
Your package includes several items.
●NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot
●Battery cover
●Rechargeable battery
●AC charger with type-A USB port
●Micro-USB cable

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●Micro-SIM (pre-installed)
●Get Started poster
●Recycling envelope
Care and Maintenance
As with any electronic device, you should handle this device with care to ensure reliable
operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing your device.
●Protect your device from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
●Do not handle or operate your device while driving or operating a vehicle. Doing so may
distract you from properly operating the vehicle. In some jurisdictions, operating
communication devices while in control of a vehicle is a criminal offense.
●Do not apply adhesive labels to your device. They may cause your device to overheat
and may alter the antenna’s performance.
System Requirements
The following items are required to use your NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot.
●One or more computers that support Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
●Web browser (required if you’ll be using the Zing Manager browser interface to view
status and to configure settings). The following browsers are supported:
Internet Explorer®(version 7.0 or higher)
Mozilla Firefox®(version 3.0 or higher)
Google Chrome™(version 2.0.172.28 or higher)
Apple Safari®(version 4.0 or higher)
Opera™(version 9.64)
●If you’ll be connecting your device through USB:
Computer running Windows®8 (x86), Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP®, or
Mac OS®X (version 10.5 or higher)
USB 2.0 slot

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Setting Up Your Device
The following topics describe how to set up and start using your device.
Device Setup
This topic describes how to set up your device.
1. Install the battery (see Installing the Battery for details).
2. The battery is shipped partially charged. If you want to fully charge the battery at this
time, connect your device to the AC charger (see Charging the Battery for details).
3. Plug the AC charger into an electrical outlet.
Important: Charge your device until the battery icon is full ( ).
Starting Your Device for the First Time
The NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot is designed to activate automatically the first time that it is
turned on, using ‘hands-free activation’. Typically, the activation process will be seamless, not
requiring any action on your part; you might not even see any activation-related messages
displayed on your device’s LCD.
If your account did not activate for some reason, an alert will appear on the home screen and on
the Zing Manager home page with an option to try the activation again. You must activate your
account before you can use data services.
After going through the activation process, you will have the option of running a quick tutorial to
learn the LCD’s features.
Power On and Activate Your Account
1. Turn on the hotspot (press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds).
2. When the Welcome message appears, tap Continue.
3. Read the End User License Agreement and, when you are ready, tap I Agree to accept
the terms of the agreement.
If the account is still activating, a Hands Free Activation message will display the
current status. Wait for the process to finish (recommended) or tap Cancel. If you
cancel the activation, follow the instructions that appear to finish the activation
process.
If the activation succeeds, the Activation Complete message will appear, showing
your device’s Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password.

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1. If you want to change the Wi-Fi name and/or password immediately:
Tap the arrow beside Wi-Fi name. See Using the LCD Keyboard.
Tap the arrow beside Wi-Fi password. See Using the LCD Keyboard.
2. When you are ready to continue, tap Finish.
If your account could not be activated, a message will display the reason (not in cellular
coverage area, roaming internationally, etc.).
►Follow the instructions, and tap to clear the message.
Activate Your Account From the Home Screen
If your account was not activated, you cannot use data services. An alert will be shown on the
LCD home screen.
To try again to activate your account:
1. On the home screen, tap the Alerts bar.
2. Go through the alerts (tap the down arrow ) until you see the Hotspot not activated
alert.
3. Tap Retry Activation.
4. Follow any instructions that may appear.
View the Device Tutorial
The LCD home screen displays a Tutorial tab below the status bar, which remains until you
access the tutorial for the first time.
To view the tutorial for the first time:
►Either tap the Tutorial tab on the home screen,
–or –
Tap >Settings >More >Support >View Tutorial.
See Device Tutorial for details.
Note: If you want to see the tutorial again, see Device Tutorial.

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Getting Help
If you need further assistance setting up your device, contact your wireless provider.

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Device Basics
Learn about the buttons, connectors, and other components of your NETGEAR Zing Mobile
Hotspot.
Your device provides a simple way to use your Internet connection (GSM, 3G, or LTE) with any
Wi-Fi-enabled device, and to share your Internet connection with friends and family.
Components of Your Device
Your device consists of several main components.
●Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks: The Wi-Fi networks (access points) connect your
computers and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices to your device.

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●Modem: The modem connects your device to the Internet via the best available network
(customizable):
LTE –Newer technology, faster speeds compared with 3G and GSM
3G –CDMA technology, more widely available compared with LTE
GSM –GPRS/EDGE/HSPA/HSPA+, available for international roaming
●Routing hardware: The routing hardware handles traffic between the modem, the Wi-Fi
access point, and the Wi-Fi network.
GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks
These wireless networks connect you to the Internet.
Depending on your coverage area, you may have:
●Only LTE coverage
●Only 3G coverage
●Only GSM coverage (GSM coverage is always roaming)
●A combination of these networks
Your device automatically connects to the fastest network that is available to you. If you have
both 3G and LTE coverage and your connection happens to get disrupted, your device can
automatically switch to the other network. (For more information, see Mobile Broadband
Information and Settings.)
Mobile Broadband Information and Settings
The network icon indicates the active network service type.
Icon
Description
LTE service is available.
3G service is available.
GSM (EDGE/GPRS/HSPA/HSPA+) service is available.
No icon
You have no service. Try the suggestions in Cannot Connect to the Mobile
Broadband Network.
Your device is designed to always connect to an available network if possible. If your device is
not connected (dropped signal, roaming not supported, etc.) an alert is displayed. The
connection status can also be seen on your device’s Status Screen, and on the web page’s
Network > Status Details Tab.

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Your device can be set to connect automatically to the best available network, or to LTE, 3G, or
GSM networks only. See Setting the Allowed Network Mode.
Your device can also be set to allow roaming on home networks, domestically, and
internationally. See Setting the Roaming Mode.
Signal Information
Learn how to determine the signal strength and get detailed network status information.
Signal Strength
The signal strength icon appears on your device’s home screen and in the web page’s
Connection Details panel.
Icon
Description
No signal
Very weak signal
Excellent signal
Active Network
The network that is currently being used for your data connection appears on your device’s
home screen and in the web page’s Connection Details panel.
Network Status
Detailed network information (such as Connection Status, RSSI, Ec/Io, etc.) appear on your
device’s Status Screen, and on the web page’s Network > Status Details Tab.
Internet Connection Information
Information about your Internet connection is available.
●Data usage for the current connection session and the current billing period. (See
Viewing Data Usage.)
●Router information. (See Router > Basic Tab, Router > Port Forwarding Tab, and Router
> Port Filtering Tab.)
Battery
The battery compartment is on the back of your device. The battery is replaceable. Contact your
wireless service provider for information on obtaining new batteries, chargers, and other
accessories.

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Installing the Battery
Before you use your device, install the battery.
1. At antenna connector 1 or antenna connector 2, lift the raised edge of the battery cover
to remove it.
2. Insert the battery into your device, contacts end first. Make sure the battery contact
points align with those inside the battery compartment.

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1. Replace the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
You need to recharge your device’s battery periodically. You can continue using your device
while it is charging.
The faster method is to connect your device to the AC charger. (See Using the AC Charger with
Your Device’s micro-USB Port, below). Alternatively, you can connect your device to your
computer, although this charges more slowly. (See Charging Through Your Computer, below.)
Using the AC Charger with Your Device’s micro-USB Port
1. Insert the larger (Type A) end of the micro-USB cable into the AC charger.

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2. Insert the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on the side of your device.
3. Insert the AC charger into an electrical outlet. (If the battery is already partially changed
when the charger is plugged into the outlet, your device will power on automatically.)
While your device is charging, the LCD (and the Zing Manager home page, if your device is on)
shows:
If your device is on –and the percentage charged (for example, “92%”).
If your device is off –, the percentage charged (for example, “92%”), and the
message “Charging…”
When your device is fully charged, the LCD (and the Zing Manager home page, if your device is
on) shows:
If your device is on –and the message “Battery is Fully charged. Please
remove power.” Tap the ‘X’ to close the message.
If your device is off –and the message “Battery is Fully charged. Please
remove power.” Tap the ‘X’ to close the message.
Charging Through Your Computer
Note: If you will be using the USB connection to connect to the Internet (and not just for
charging your device), you must install the device driver. (See TRU-Install.)
Note: If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, after you connect your device you may see a warning
message that your computer is running on UPS backup battery and that you should