This section will show how to change the settings for some popular modems/routers to enable the Microcell to connect successfully. However, sometimes router/gateway settings have been changed or the Microcell will not connect properly. Normally, just plugging the Microcell into the router/gateway is all that is required.Please contact the router manufacturer or the ISP provider to obtain assistance with configuring the router settings.
If the MicroCell still will not connect to the AT&T network (as indicated by a continuous blinking network light), then use the following instructions to check the router settings and change them, as needed.
If you are prompted, type the password or provide confirmation.
You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. In the left pane, tap or click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.Open Windows Firewall by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering firewall in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings, and then tapping or clicking Windows Firewall.To remove it from the exception list, do the following: This means it can go online without being blocked. This threat might add itself to your Windows Firewall exception list. Remove program exceptions in the firewall You should turn off file sharing until you make sure that all infected PCs have been cleaned of any malware. In Windows Vista, Share files and folders over the network.
In Windows 8.1, Share files and folders on a network or a shared PC.