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AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot
• WPA2 Personal AES. Strong security supported by newer Wi-Fi devices (default).
• WPA/WPA2 Personal. Strong security supported by most Wi-Fi devices. Use WPA2
Personal AES whenever possible.
9. Select one of the radio buttons next to Broadcast Network Name:
• Show displays the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen.
• Hide does not display the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen.
10. To change the guest Wi-Fi password automatically, select the Generate a new password
each time I turn on the Guest Wi-Fi check box.
The Submit button displays after you make a selection.
11. Click the Submit button.
Your changes are saved.
If you change the frequency, or change the guest Wi-Fi options, the Wi-Fi type changes
automatically to Custom Setup.
Note: When you change your Wi-Fi settings (including disabling or enabling
either Wi-Fi network), the hotspot resets. Any devices connected to
the hotspot are disconnected when the hotspot resets.
Add a Wireless Device to Your Wi-Fi Network
You can connect up to 10 wireless devices (such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital
cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames) to your hotspot network. For
information about setting connections for main Wi-Fi and guest Wi-Fi networks, see
Set the
Maximum Number of Connected Devices on page 19.
You can add a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network manually. If the device you are adding is
WPS enabled, you can use the WPS method to connect the device without using the Wi-Fi
password.
Add a Wireless Device Manually
To add a wireless device manually:
1. On the wireless device that you want to add to your network, view the list of available
Wi-Fi networks.
2. Connect to the network that corresponds to your hotspot network as displayed on the LCD
screen.
3. When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password for your hotspot network.
The Wi-Fi password displays on the hotspot LCD screen. If the screen is turned off, press
and quickly release the Power button to wake the LCD screen.