User guide

Using Your Device 45
Using Your Device
䡲 Long Range — This setting allows you to use your wireless devices farther from your
Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot but increases the possibility of interference with or
from nearby wireless networks.
Standby (Low Power) Mode
When the device is in standby (low power) mode, the 3G/4G modem radios, the Wi-Fi radio, and
the LCD are off, and the power button
is flashing (approximately every 8 seconds).
When you’re logged in, you can set how soon the device goes into standby mode when no Wi-Fi
users are connected to it (Standby Timer).
You can specify different settings for battery power and AC power. (See “Basic Panel” on
page 72.)
To exit standby mode:
䊳 Connect the device to the AC charger or computer through the micro-USB cable.
— or —
Press the power button .
Internet Connection Information
Click the data icon to display the Internet Connection Information window. The window
displays:
● Data statistics for the current connection session:
䡲 Data sent
䡲 Session duration
䡲 Data received
䡲 Total transferred
● WWAN IP Address — This is the external IP address of the modem [3G or 4G] (that is, the IP
address of the modem as seen from the Internet).
● More info — Click this link to display, when you’re connected to the network, the following
information:
䡲 WAN DNS Primary — This is the address of the Internet system used to translate names (for
example, virginmobileusa.com) into IP addresses.
䡲 WAN DNS Secondary — This is the address of the Internet system used to translate names
(for example, virginmobileusa.com) into IP addresses. The secondary DNS is used when
there is a problem with the primary DNS.
Note: This setting has no effect when the device is connected to a computer through the micro-USB cable.
Note: Data usage amounts are approximate and should not be used for billing purposes. For accurate
data usage amounts, check with your service provider.