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Autonet Mobile customer support line: Important Product Information Guide
1-800-977-2107
© 2009 Autonet Mobile, Inc.
P/N: 186-1100-001 Rev. 01
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Important Product Information Guide Welcome 2 Quickstart Guide 4 Configuring the In-Car Router 5 Configuring Wireless Settings 6 Configuring Wireless Security Settings 9 Configuring Login Screen 10 Changing the Password on Your In-Car Router 11 Checking the Connection Status of the In-Car Router 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Safety Policy 14 Acceptable Use Policy 20 Autonet Mobile Software License 24 Autonet Mobile Limited Warranty and Liability 26 Legal Disclosure 27
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Welcome to Autonet Mobile For technical support call the Autonet Mobile customer service center: 1-800-977-2107. To activate your account with Autonet Mobile, please submit a completed service agreement online or by fax. Autonet Mobile assumes no responsibility for the configurations, security, or data files on your wireless device resulting from connection to Autonet Mobile’s Online network. Anti-virus, privacy and security protection is the Go to https://signup.autonetmobile.com responsi
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Configuring the In-Car Router Quickstart Guide It is highly recommended that the user enable WEP security and change the default password on the Autonet Mobile In-Car Router. Step 1 Configuring the WiFi interface on your In-Car Router Turn your car to power up Autonet Mobile. Shortly “autonet” will appear in your wireless network list. Step 2 In your wireless network list connect to the wireless network that contains the name “autonet”. The unit’s serial number is is a ten digit hexadecimal n
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Configuring Wireless Settings Radio Mode Click on “Wireless Settings” This allows you to select whether the radio is in 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a mode. Not all routers support all modes, so only the supported modes for your In-Car Router are shown. ESSID Channel Extended Service Set ID. The ESSID is the identifying name of a wireless network - strictly it is the identifying name of a Direct communication between an 802.11 Radio card and an access point occurs over a common channel frequenc
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Configuring Wireless Security Settings Bit rate Click on “Wireless Security” This allows you to set the bit rate in Mbs. The bit rate is the speed at which bits are transmitted over the medium. The user speed of the link is lower due to medium sharing and various overhead. Select a value to lock the card to a particular bit rate. If you specify auto, the driver will use all bit rates to find an optimum rate. RTS threshold RTS/CTS adds a handshake before each packet transmission to make sure t
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Changing the password on your In-Car Router Configuring Login Screen Click on “login control” Click on “Password” Normally a device that connects to the Autonet Mobile network must first click through the login screen that comes up on your web browser. However, there are some devices that do not have a web browser (cameras, music players, etc.) So we’ve created a method for disabling the login page for those devices. This page will show you all of the wireless devices currently attached to the
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Checking the Connection Status of the In-Car Router Troubleshooting Guide In your web browser open the URL http://www.autonetrouter.com to see the current connect status of your In-Car Router. The solid blue light on top of the In-Car Router indicates the internet connection is currently connected. If there are no WiFi users currently connected to the In-Car Router, the connection will be dropped and the blue light will start blinking to indicate that it is in idle mode. When a WiFi user attem
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Safety Policy Warning Pacemakers If you have a pacemaker, you should consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if you have questions Please read this Safety Policy concerning the use of a wireless router suitable for use in motorized vehicles (“Autonet Mobile”) regarding the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker, ensure that you are using the In-Car Router before operating the In-Car Router. Retain this Safety Policy for your future reference. in acc
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Foreign Objects and Liquids Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Never push objects of any kind into the In-Car Router or any accessories because such insertion may cause parts to short Turn the In-Car Router off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. out and result in a fire or electric shock. Do not use the In-Car Router or any accessories near or in water or if wet. Never Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire and result
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Service Antenna Care Disconnect your In-Car Router, any charging unit, or any accessory and, if necessary, refer them to qualified service personnel if: Only use any supplied integral antenna with the In-Car Router. Unauthorized antenna modifications, or attachments could damage the In-Car Router and may violate U.S. Federal communications commission (FCC) regulations. No one should hold 1. The power supply, plug, or connector to your In-Car Router is damaged; the antenna or let it come int
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certain proprietary websites. However, in accordance with our internet Service Agreement, we may remove any materials Specific Absorption Rate Data that, in our sole discretion, may be illegal, may subject us to liability, or which may violate this AUP. Autonet Mobile, Inc may cooperate with legal authorities and/or third parties in the investigation of any suspected or alleged crime or civil wrong. The In-Car Router meets U.S. Government requirements for exposure to radio waves. The In-Car
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H. Unauthorized access. Using the services to access, or to attempt to access, the accounts of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to N. Long connections and multiple logins. Using a personal account for high volume or commercial use is prohibited. The penetrate, security measures of Autonet Mobile, Inc’s or another entity’s computer software or hardware, electronic services are intended for periodic, active use of e-mail, newsgroups, file transfers, internet chat, games, and browsing
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for the cost of preparing and mailing the CD to you. Requests can be mailed to Source Code CD Request, Autonet Mobile Inc.., Autonet Mobile Software License 1700 Montgomery Ste. 111, San francisco, CA 94111. Important – read carefully. By removing the tamper label or otherwise using the software in your Autonet Mobile In-Car Router, The following open source software is included with the Autonet Mobile In-Car Router. GPL and lGPL software. The Autonet Mobile you agree to be bound by the lice
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(ii) defects, errors or non conformities in the product due to modifications, alterations, additions, or changes to the product not autho- Other Open Source Software. rized by Autonet Mobile, Inc., In writing in advance; (iii) normal wear and tear; (iv) damage caused by force of nature or act of any third Autonet Mobile In-Car Router is provided with the following software licensed under bsd licenses or other open source person, including shipping damage; (v) service or repair of product by t
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If you have any questions or problems, please call the Autonet Mobile customer service center at 1-800-977-2107
