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Manage Wi-Fi Security, Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords

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AirCard 815S Mobile Hotspot Manage Wi-Fi Security Note: When you change the Wi-Fi settings, the mobile hotspot resets. Any devices connected to the mobile hotspot are disconnected when the mobile hotspot resets. Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords The main and guest Wi-Fi network names identify your Wi-Fi networks and are visible to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The procedure to change the main and guest Wi-Fi network names and passwords is the same. The following settings differ: • Main Wi-Fi. For added security, you can prevent the main Wi-Fi network name and password from displaying on the mobile hotspot's home screen. • Guest Wi-Fi. For added security, you can specify that the guest Wi-Fi password changes each time you enable guest Wi-Fi. Change Wi-Fi Network Name and Password From the Mobile Hotspot  To change network names and passwords from the mobile hotspot: 1. To wake the device, press the Power button. 2. Tap the Home ( ) button. The home screen displays. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi button. 4. To change the network name and password for main Wi-Fi, tap the Main Wi-Fi button. The Main Wi-Fi screen displays. 5. Tap the Pencil (Edit) icon beside the name or password to be changed. A message displays telling you that currently connected devices must re-authenticate to the network with the updated info. Use Your Mobile Hotspot 39

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Use Your Mobile Hotspot
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AirCard 815S Mobile Hotspot
Manage Wi-Fi Security
Note:
When you change the Wi-Fi settings, the mobile hotspot resets. Any
devices connected to the mobile hotspot are disconnected when the
mobile hotspot resets.
Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords
The main and guest Wi-Fi network names identify your Wi-Fi networks and are visible to
other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
The procedure to change the main and guest Wi-Fi network names and passwords is the
same. The following settings differ:
•
Main Wi-Fi
. For added security, you can prevent the main Wi-Fi network name and
password from displaying on the mobile hotspot’s home screen.
•
Guest Wi-Fi
. For added security, you can specify that the guest Wi-Fi password changes
each time you enable guest Wi-Fi.
Change Wi-Fi Network Name and Password From the Mobile Hotspot
To change network names and passwords from the mobile hotspot:
1.
To wake the device, press the
Power
button.
2.
Tap the
Home
(
) button.
The home screen displays.
3.
Tap the
Wi-Fi
button.
4.
To change the network name and password for main Wi-Fi, tap the
Main Wi-Fi
button.
The Main Wi-Fi screen displays.
5.
Tap the
Pencil
(Edit) icon beside the name or password to be changed.
A message displays telling you that currently connected devices must re-authenticate
to the network with the updated info.