NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot User Manual

Zing Manager (Browser) Interface
Access your device and connection information, and configure device settings from the Zing
Manager (browser) interface.
Home Page
The home page is the entry page for the Zing Manager interface.
You can:
● View your data usage and status information for your data connection.
● Manage your mobile broadband network connection and Wi-Fi connections.
● View alert messages.
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Description
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Home page – Click to view the Home Page.
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NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot Specifications

General

Battery Life	10 hours
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11 b/g/n
Number of Connected Devices	10
Device Type	Mobile Hotspot
Sim Card Slot	Yes
Model	Zing
Max Download Speed	150 Mbps
Max Upload Speed	50 Mbps
Connector Type	Micro USB
Supported Carriers	AT&T, T-Mobile
Network Standards	4G LTE
Wireless Protocol	802.11 b/g/n
Security	WPA/WPA2
Display	LCD

Summary

Get Started

System Requirements

Setting Up Your Device

Starting Your Device for the First Time

Explains the automatic activation process and initial setup.

GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks

Mobile Broadband Information and Settings

Internet Connection Information

Battery

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging Through Your Computer

Battery Information and Settings

Power Button

Turning Your Device On and Off

Instructions on how to turn the device on and off using the power button.

Controlling Your Device Using the Power Button

Restarting Your Device

LCD Touchscreen

Data Usage Screen

Billing Cycle Screen

Session Screen

Connected Devices Screen

Wi-Fi Screen

Guest Wi-Fi Screen

Wi-Fi Options Screen

Block List Screen

Settings Screen

Reset

Resets the hotspot to default settings.

Display Screen

Network Screen

Roaming Screen

Status Screen

Updates Screen

Sleep Screen

GPS Screen

Reset Screen

Zing Manager (Browser) Interface

Logging In as an Administrator

Data Usage

Status (Connection Details)

Devices Page

Wi-Fi Page

MAC Filter Tab

GPS Page

Settings Page

General > Device Tab

Configures display, LED status, sleep settings, and Zing Manager access.

General > Software and Reset Tab

Saves/restores settings, updates software, resets device, and sets startup options.

Network > Preferences Tab

Network > APN (Access Point Name) Tab

Network > SIM Security Tab

Network > Status Details Tab

Device Settings

Display Settings

Adjusts screen settings for surroundings and battery life, enables LED status.

Setting the LCD Timeout

Selects delay times before the LCD automatically turns off while running on different power sources.

Setting the LCD Brightness

Adjusts screen brightness for surroundings and to prolong battery life.

Router Settings

DHCP

Enabling Port Forwarding

Enabling Port Forwarding for an Application

Enables port forwarding for specific application types by entering details.

DMZ – General

Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filterings

Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filtering for an Application

Enables port filtering for applications by entering label, port, and protocol.

Login Settings

Changing the Zing Manager Password

Changes the Zing Manager administrator password for security reasons.

Configuring Networks

Viewing Data Usage

Views data usage estimates on device screens and Zing Manager home page.

Network Settings

Enabling / Disabling the Roaming Guard Warning Message

Setting the Allowed Network Mode

Configuring Access Point Names

Software and Reset

Exporting and Importing Settings

Saves and restores device settings to a text file for configuration management.

Exporting Settings

Saves configuration information for device, network, and Zing Manager interface.

Importing Settings

Restores a previously saved device configuration.

Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware

Downloading Software Updates

How to download software updates from the device or web page.

Resetting Your Device

Clearing Account Details Only

Clears current account information to use the device with another account.

Resetting Device Settings Only

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

GPS Settings

Enabling / Disabling GPS

Enables or disables GPS service on the device or via Zing Manager.

Configuring the Wi-Fi Network

Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Devices

Decreases Wi-Fi devices allowed to connect for performance issues or changes limits.

Wi-Fi Security

Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords

Displaying Wi-Fi Network Name and Password on LCD Home Screen

Enable / Disable the Block List

Displaying and Blocking Currently Connected Devices (Block List)

View and Unblock Devices (Block List)

Allowing or Denying Computers Access to the Network (MAC Filter)

Specifying Computers That Can Access the Network

Adds devices to the white list to allow them access to the network.

Specifying Computers That Are Not Allowed to Access the Network

Removing a Device From the Allowed or Disallowed Lists

Disable Wi-Fi When Tethering Device (Connected Through USB)

Setting the Sleep (Inactivity) Timer

Wi-Fi Channel

What Do I Do if I Forget the Main or Guest Wi-Fi Password?

What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password?

How Do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN?

Improving Wi-Fi Performance

Security Tips

Finding the MAC Address

Finding the IP Address

Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi

Cannot Connect Through USB

Cannot Display the Home Page

Cannot Connect to the Mobile Broadband Network

GPS Doesn’t Seem to Be Available

Cannot Check for Updates

Technical Specifications

Software Specifications

Safety Information

Important Notice

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the device in hazardous conditions like blasting or near medical equipment.

Proper Battery Use and Disposal