Summary of R 850
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Get started.
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Welcome! Thank you for choosing sprint. This booklet helps you get started with sprint and your new r850 mobile hotspot. Ready now – for more help in getting up and running with your new device, take advantage of exclusive ready now resources at sprint.Com/readynow . Visit sprint.Com/support for ong...
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Your r850 mobile hotspot micro-usb charging port power/wake device/ navigation button lcd screen get started guide (this guide) micro-usb charger battery battery cover what’s in the box.
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Activate your hotspot before turning on your hotspot: if you purchased your hotspot at a sprint store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your hotspot in the mail, and it is for a new sprint account or a new line of service, your hotspot is designed to activate automatically ...
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Set up your hotspot insert the battery 1. Remove the back cover using the thumb catch on the bottom edge of the hotspot. 2. Align the battery’s contacts with those inside the battery compartment and gently press down until the battery is seated. 3. Replace the back cover. Note: your hotspot comes wi...
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Hotspot lcd screen power up the hotspot to turn your hotspot on or off, press and hold the power button on the front of the device for at least two seconds. Main screens your hotspot has a series of screens that let you view device information and system alerts. Press the power button (navigation ke...
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Connect to your hotspot connect a device to your hotspot via wi-fi 1. Turn on your hotspot and your wi-fi-enabled device. 2. Open the wi-fi application or controls on the computer or wi-fi-enabled device that you want to connect to your hotspot. 3. Find your hotspot’s wi-fi name and enter your passw...
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Hotspot manager access, monitor, and customize your device settings using the hotspot manager. Log in to the hotspot manager 1. Open a browser on a computer connected to your hotspot. 2. Navigate to http://myhotspot or http://192.168.128.1 . 3. Click log in . 4. Enter your password and click login ....
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Connected devices view devices that are connected to your hotspot’s main or guest wi-fi networks and configure access permissions. Set permissions 1. Log in to the hotspot manager. 2. Click the connected devices tab. 3. Click access permissions from the left menu to restrict user access..
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Configure your hotspot’s wi-fi, mobile network, device, and advanced router settings. Configure device settings 1. Log in to the hotspot manager. 2. Click the settings tab. 3. Click device and use the drop down menu to configure the following: • preferences: change your hotspot’s display timeout. • ...
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Network settings adjust your hotspot’s mobile settings, apn, sim, and advanced device settings. Configure network settings 1. Log in to the hotspot manager. 2. Click the settings tab. 3. Click mobile network and use the drop down menu to configure the following: • mobile settings: manage your mobile...
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Guest networks create a separate guest wi-fi network that you can share with temporary users. Set up a guest network 1. Log in to the hotspot manager. 2. Click the settings tab. 3. Using the drop down menu, select wi-fi > basic . 4. Next to multi ssid, select on . 5. Under guest wi-fi , enter a new ...
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Reset your hotspot you may want or need to clear your account information, reset user settings, or reset your device to its factory default settings. Reset wi-fi settings only 1. Log in to the hotspot manager. 2. Click the settings tab. 3. Using the drop down menu, select wi-fi > basic . 4. Under wi...
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Online: sprint.Com/mysprint • make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing. • check data usage and account balance. • see or modify the details of your sprint service plan. • get detailed instructions and download content. Customer service • sprint customer service: dial 1-888-211-4727 •...
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Additional support • log in to the hotspot manager and click the support tab from the home page. It’s all connected sprint is committed to your world, and we work hard to make sure it’s taken care of. Your guides and packaging are 100% recyclable, printed with vegetable inks, and are made with a min...
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The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all devices. See sprint.Com/coverage for more details. Important privacy message. This device is capable of determining its/your geographical location....