User manual

Chapter 3: Using the EXPLORER 710
98-140012-A Using a Computer, smartphone or tablet 24
To connect to the WLAN interface
To connect to the WLAN interface, do as follows:
1. Check that WLAN is enabled in your EXPLORER 710.
The top line of the display shows which interfaces
are enabled.
2. If your device is not close to the EXPLORER 710,
turn the WLAN antenna of the transceiver into an
upright position.
3. Place your WLAN-enabled device (computer, tablet
or smartphone) close to the EXPLORER 710, but not
in front of the antenna.
4. On your device, search for available WLAN networks.
5. Select the EXPLORER 710 WLAN access point when
it appears in your list of available wireless networks.
The default name is EXPLORER710.
6. You may have to enter a password.
By default, the password is the serial number of your EXPLORER 710 and the encoding
type is WPA2.
For information on how to configure the WLAN interface, see Configuring the WLAN interface
on page 45.
Your device should now be connected to the EXPLORER 710. If the EXPLORER 710 is registered
on the BGAN network, and automatic activation is enabled in the terminal, the connection to
the Internet is established automatically. The status text in the display shows if there is an
active data connection.
You are now ready to browse the Internet, check e-mails, send files etc.
Calls: If you want to use WLAN to make calls over the BGAN network, you must have a SIP
client installed on your smartphone. See To connect a phone using LAN or WLAN on page 27.