How do I Connect AT&T cellular modem to the Internet using my PC?
Connect using Windows 7 or earlier
- Insert your data card into your computer.
- AT&T AllAccess will begin installing if it wasn’t found on your computer. Follow the on-screen prompts.
- AT&T AllAccess will automatically launch. This typically takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Click Connect to connect to the desired network type:
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- Mobile: Connect to the AT&T wireless network.
- Wi-Fi: Connect to a Wi-Fi network or hotspot.
- To view or select available Wi-Fi networks, click the Wi-Fi network drop-down.
- If accessing a secure Wi-Fi network, you will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi network security credentials.
- To view a list of AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots, click the Wi-Fi network drop-down > Open Wi-Fi Manager > Find free AT&T Wi-Fi.
- AT&T AllAccess will automatically connect to Wi-Fi If you are in range of an AT&T hotspot or Wi-Fi network you have previously connected to.
If unable to connect
- AT&T AllAccess “connect” button is grayed out. The device is currently out of range for mobile or Wi-Fi network access. Go to www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer to view coverage maps.
- AT&T AllAccess displays “No mobile network detected”.
- Remove and reinsert your data card.
- Verify your data card is within mobile network coverage: www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.
- Test Internet connectivity.
If unable to install AT&T AllAccess
- Verify your computer uses one of the following operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
- If you received your device from an internal IT department, please contact them for support. The corporate (NSV) version of this device does not include installation software.
- If the AT&T AllAccess installation package does not automatically appear when your data card is inserted, go to “My Computer” and double click on the drive that shows AT&T AllAccess.
Connect using Windows 8 or Windows RT
- Insert your data card into your computer.
- If your computer is already connected to the Internet, the computer will automatically download the AT&T AllAccess app if not already installed. This will take 2-3 minutes.
- Mouse over to the upper right hand corner of the screen and then select Settings.
3. Select the networks icon.
4. In the Mobile broadband section, select AT&T.
5. Select ‘Connect automatically’ and click Connect.
- If this is the first time inserting your data card into your computer, AT&T recommends installing the AT&T AllAccess app to view account data usage and control application settings:
- Select AT&T.
2. Select Get the recommended app.
3. Select Install.
If unable to connect
- Verify you are within AT&T mobile coverage at: www.att.com/coverageviewer/. If not, move to an area within AT&T mobile coverage.
- Remove and reinsert your data card into your computer.
- If still unable to connect, restart your computer.
Connect using Mac OS X 10.8 or later
- Insert your data card into your computer.
- Download and install AT&T AllAccess from here if it is not already installed on your computer.
- AT&T AllAccess will automatically launch. This typically takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Click Connect to connect to the desired network type:
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- Mobile: Connect to the AT&T wireless network.
- Wi-Fi: Connect to a Wi-Fi network or hotspot.
- To view or select available Wi-Fi networks, click the Wi-Fi network drop-down.
- If accessing a secure Wi-Fi network, you will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi network security credentials.
- To view a list of AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots, click the Wi-Fi network drop-down > Open Wi-Fi Manager > Find free AT&T Wi-Fi.
- AT&T AllAccess will automatically connect to Wi-Fi If you are in range of an AT&T hotspot or Wi-Fi network you have previously connected to.
If unable to connect
- AT&T AllAccess “connect” button is grayed out. The device is currently out of range for mobile or Wi-Fi network access. Go to www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer to view coverage maps.
- AT&T AllAccess displays “No mobile network detected”.
- Remove and reinsert your data card.
- Verify your data card is within mobile network coverage: www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.
- Test Internet connectivity.
If unable to install AT&T AllAccess
- Verify your computer uses one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X 10.8 or later.






