Setting up your device, Setting up your device on your account, Setting up the device – Sierra Wireless Overdrive User Manual
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20 Setting up the Device
Section 3A
Setting Up Your Device
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Setting Up Your Device on Your Account (page 20)
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Setting Up the Device (page 20)
Setting Up Your Device on Your Account
Normally your device will be set up on your Sprint account at the time of purchase.
To verify that your device is set up on your Sprint account:
1.
Log in to your account
by entering your username and password.
2.
Confirm that the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is on your account with a Mobile Broadband
connection plan.
If you don’t see your device listed, you will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to complete
setting up the device on your account. (See “Contacting Customer Service” on page 114.) Have the
following available before calling:
●
Your Sprint account information.
●
The ESN number of your device (displayed on the packaging, on the device [under the battery],
and at
Advanced settings > Device > About
).
Setting Up the Device
1.
Install the battery, as described in “Installing the Battery” on page 9.
2.
Connect the device to the AC charger, as described in “Using the AC Charger with USB Port” on
page 12.
3.
Plug the AC charger into an electrical outlet.
4.
Important:
Charge the device until the battery icon is full (
).
Connecting to the Network
1.
Ensure you are in the Sprint 3G or 4G coverage area (not roaming).
2.
If you have a LAN connection, disconnect it.
3.
Ensure your computer’s Wi-Fi is turned on.