User Guide - MobileNation
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1. cece cence eens 12 Using Your MIFL2200 iss EEREREKERRREREKRRREREREF EREERAE EK HR R ERE EE 13 Using Your MiFi forthe Fitst Time iecore ar RhRr EE E REY RES Ex VAR VRERVRXESTRQN EGAVRCSA TE 14 Inserting and Charging the Battery ssepe ve QE UE RE EUER SQUE EFE PEE REGE EROR E PRESS 14 Powering the MiFi 2200 On and Off 1 24 59d ses tii cen Ar e ECL9 IEIFepUPSPie game ershaws 15 Connectin WIELMOGOe scscecnt vedvctdcascSareesaacananbevanscaestacosaievaccnsancensavece es 16 Connectin USB Modem Mod v so t vx RES EE RN ERU ERPEFRERMEREDEKVEUUPEXEP RI NEM i 17 Install the Software and Drivers 5 2o a aee v yax e ra ERA ErpREIRAau datu T RE RAd E da 17 Connect and Disconnect from the Network ccc cee e eee eee nnn 19 Access the User Guides cosiin set ria eee beckoned be ae oe eee 20 MiFi Settings ciasaa 60656005 0004 Sd05 eos CHEN ERRRERERRRAF CES C FF a eT MiFi Settings BASICS uds dus o E eRIR E RI LERRRERAI DEX RE RRQEIS QrrGEFrC Rp SERES LUCERE EE RS 22 Login to MiFi SEUNG aaa ero UbEtpba e ah Tene squnsacees ses S de o Rd a MAN HERE ER d ao TR Gea dd 22 Home PaO ess ooussen eue Deob eee arene eotcemeoeaimemaumemae notweme basta atte be E ES Le 23 Men Bar i250 bs e ero ppSPR E X RISPEDEPLDEe diva adie ce beaker PPP a Eae 23 Home Page Sections p24220 ses end adea oe die duen quta oaa us tores cu dtt Es edu cu da qupd 24 QUI PIT es aaa 25 Choose a Profil Enseres ERE ORI2. Computing Device Personal computing device notebook desktop computer tablet PC PDA etc Kbps Kilobits per second Rate of data flow LAN Local Area Network A data network confined to limited area with moderate to high data rates Does not use common carrier circuits although may have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks microUSB microUSB is not to be confused with miniUSB The microUSB technology features a small and durable form factor for frequent use microUSB was developed by the USB Implementers Forum Inc USB IF an independent non profit group that works to advance USB technology Mbps Megabits per second Rate of data flow Rev A CDMA EV DO Rev A is a leading edge wireless technology with higher data rates and higher system capacity It is a fully backward compatible standard and remains interoperable with deployed EV DO networks and devices around the world The increased data rates on Rev A s physical layer enable richer applications and services For more information visit www cdg org SMS Short Messaging Service Short text messages of generally no more than 140 160 characters sent and received by wireless devices Tethered Modem Refers to using MiFi 2200 connected to your computer with a USB cable instead of wirelessly Type A USB The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socket and peripheral devices have a cable with a Type A plug Periph
3. DNS WLAN Profile Secure IP Address 192 168 1 1 Network Name Novatel MiFi2200 18A1 Mask 255 255 255 0 Secure Security WPA TKIP Users 1 5 af Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 f O Type the administrative password into the Login box in the upper right corner and click Login The default administrative password is admin The Home page will open 22 Home Page The Home page is the first page you see after logging in It is the main point of entry for all your work with MiFi Settings Menu Bar The menu bar runs horizontally across the top of each page of MiFi Settings In addition to allowing you to select menu items the menu bar also displays information about your device s connection strength and battery level CELINE TS Internet Connection Received Transmitted Connected Time mU n Profile Network Name Security Users Security Advanced 129 93 MB 2 76 MB 00 17 32 Secure Novatel MiFi2200 18A1 Secure WPA TKIP 1 5 Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 23 IP Address Mask Gateway DNS Secure IP Address Mask Help Logout 255 255 255 255 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 Home Page Sections The Home page is divided into two sections Internet Connection The Internet Connection section gives you status information about your current network connection and allows you to connect or disconnect from the network
4. The number of bytes received and transmitted The duration of the current connection The IP address and subnet mask of your connection The DNS address and gateway of your connection You can use the Connect Disconnect button to manage your network connection WLAN The WLAN section gives you status information about your MiFi and allows you to select a different wireless profile The profile currently in use The network name also known as the SSID The security method in use The number of users currently connected to your MiFi The IP address and subnet mask for MiFi Settings You can use the drop down menu and Apply button to select a different profile without leaving the Home page IMPORTANT Do not select Temporary Hotspot using this menu You will not know what the settings are and will be unable to reconnect to the device If this happens you will need to use the master reset button See Use the Master Reset Button page 46 To change WLAN settings use the WiFi menu See WiFi page 25 24 WiFi The WiFi Profiles page allows you to configure your secure profile or set up a temporary hotspot From this page you can e Choose a Profile e Change Security Settings e SetUpaTemporary Hotspot gt gt Choose WiFi from the menu bar to open the WiFi Profiles page i Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced iil Novatel EvDO Rev A WiFi Profiles Current Profile Secure Selected Prof
5. Compartment Battery is placed here LED States The MiFi LEDs provide valuable information about the state of the device and connection Service Status LED NoLight Device is powered off Green Solid MiFi is powered on and connected to a mobile broadband network but is not transmitting or receiving data Slow Blinking MiFi is powered on but there is no service Intermittent Blinking MiFi is transmitting receiving mobile broadband data The blinking rate is proportional to the data speed Power Button LED NoLight Device is powered off Green Solid MiFi is powered on and fully charged Glowing MiFi is in standby mode power saving Press the power button to wake up the device Red Blinking Battery is critically low Amber Solid Battery is charging Blinking Error See Troubleshooting page 41 Blue Solid MiFi is powered on and roaming Caring for Your Device As with any electronic device the MiFi 2200 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation Novatel Wireless recommends the following handling guidelines e Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 2200 they may cause the device to potentially overheat and they may alter the performance of the antenna system e The USB connector should plug easily into your computer s Type A USB port Forcing the device into a port may damage the connector e Protect the MiFi 2200 from liquids dust and excessive heat e Store the MiFi 2200 in a safe pl
6. dGxA Rea Y PUEQsed 46 Technical SUPIBOPR S Leod debeat tear o AE REED eee EOS EU pae p ME 47 Technical Information eeeeeeeeeee eno s s nn n nsns 49 Product SpecifICatiOllS isssexbaxesuetReaethave peuPA T RR A RES EEEAVREAPRRAYAUE RAW PRA VR NXVR ES 49 Regulatory NONEBS 6 403268 expe RES OTUPPPMEEERHUP RETE RUPEE EIE EEE SEEE ROERE E RUE 50 Safety HAZ A METTE 52 Limited Warranty and Liability ecesesakx se vea S Ye AE REEF ENER ven svagr at areeapaveosvs 54 Glossal Vcsass eo ea sient sl ese Gden PEIUS Wie E ERR EE ERR Ed qas 55 EIET is so erede e EAE RRARRPAWRA E RRRGREATRRROREARER NER DOSE UN ER ITPRP Ar RNV TEE PNVEPUVE 56 Product Overview MiFi 2200 Overview Your MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Power Management Using the microUSB Cable MiFi 2200 Overview Thank you for choosing the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for Mobile Broadband and Wi Fi This device operates over high speed Mobile Broadband networks in the 800 1900 bands enabling you to connect at high speeds to the Internet your corporate Intranet Wi Fi enabled devices and access your email virtually anywhere MiFi 2200 is an Intelligent Mobile Hotspot empowering you with high speed data access on your wireless data network and Wi Fi connectivity Features With the MiFi 2200 you can e Connect to High Speed Wireless Data Benefit from Wi Fi Connectivity e With the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
7. page See Settings page 34 Global Traffic Counters Restart Reset You can restart your MiFi from this page gt Click Restart to reset your MiFi as if you turned the power off then on again IMPORTANT Your Internet and WiFi connections will be lost and you will have to reconnect P Click Reset to Factory Defaults to set all settings back to factory values IMPORTANT Your Internet and WiFi connections will be lost and you will have to reconnect In addition you will have to reconfigure your profiles 38 Port Forwarding Incoming traffic from the Internet is normally prevented by the firewall from reaching devices on your local wireless network Use port forwarding to allow Internet users to reach any server you are running on your computer such as an FTP server Also some online games require incoming access to work properly IMPORTANT You will need to set up static IP addresses on your WLAN for each device that has an application you want to forward to Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced miil Novatel EvDO Rev A Dormant Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Applications Application IP Address on WLAN O DNS Domain Name Server C FTP Server O HTP Web Server C NNTP Server POP3 Server O SMTP Serer SNMP Server Telnet Server TFTP Server Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 Q Choose Advance
8. that may cause undesired operation CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY The MiFi 2200 DEVICE IS FACTORY TUNED NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE 50 NOTICE TO CONSUMERS Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment NOTE The Radio Frequency RF emitter installed in your modem must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter unless specifically authorized by Novatel Wireless Technologies MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by your service provider may void your authority to operate the equipment This device is approved for use in normal size notebook computers only typically with 12 or larger display screens To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements this modem should not be used in configurations that cannot maintain at least 1 cm approximately 0 393 or 10 mm from users and bystanders for example in certain notebook and tablet computers and configurations where the connectors are unable to provide or ensure the necessary separation is available between the modem and its users to satisfy RF exposure complia
9. 9 5 EC and has attained CE Marking C 0682 Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC United States This equipment has been tested to and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer s user manual However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference
10. Address Date Time 192 168 1 2 DHCP pavillion 00 15 00 07 28 3B 11 13 2009 03 46 13pm ZP Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 M j C The LAN page is divided into two sections TCP IP The TCP IP section shows the MAC address and local network IP address information for your MiFi e Local IP address e Subnet mask e MAC address of the MiFi device e DHCP address range used by the device s DHCP server gt gt Change the IP address and subnet mask by entering new numbers and clicking Apply If you have devices with local static IP addresses those addresses should not be within the DHCP range Connected Devices The Connected Devices section lists the devices that are currently connected to your MiFi This is another way you can find the MAC address for a particular device 28 Security The Security menu allows you to change the administrative password set MAC filters and set up port filtering Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security yh Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A Connected Password MAC Filter Port Filtering The Security menu has three components e Password to change the administrative password that provides access to MiFi Settings e MAC Filter to allow only certain devices to connect to the MiFi device e Port Filtering to specify which application can access the Internet and through which port s Password The Password page allows you to change the administrative password that provides acc
11. MF i 2200 NOVATEL WIRELESS Firmware 139 product user guide 2009 Novatel Wireless Inc All rights reserved The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Novatel Wireless Inc Patents and licenses Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents 4 901 307 5 490 165 5 056 109 5 504 773 5 101 501 7 392 039 5 506 865 5 109 390 5 511 073 5 228 054 5 535 239 7 574 737 5 267 261 5 544 196 5 267 262 5 568 483 5 337 338 5 600 754 5 414 796 5 657 420 5 416 797 5 659 569 5 710 784 5 778 338 5 129098 6 829 481 7 319 715 Software License Proprietary Rights Provisions The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Novatel Wireless and or Novatel Wireless suppliers Although copyrighted the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Novatel Wireless and or Novatel Wireless suppliers The disassembly decompilation and or Reverse Engineering of the software drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law The copying of the software drivers except for a reasonable number of back up copies is strictly prohibited by international law It is forbidden by international law to provide access to the software drivers to any person for any purpose other than processing the internal data for the intended use of the software drivers U S Government Restri
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13. TANT The recommended minimum distance between you and the device is 8 inches Extend the microUSB cable so the MiFi is at least 8 inches from your body Properly Disconnect from a USB Modem Mode Connection qu Before unplugging the MiFi 2200 disconnect your Internet connection and exit MobiLink Windows End your session by selecting Disconnect from MobiLink O Exit MobiLink Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area click Safely Remove Hardware Click the device and then click Stop Pull the cable straight out from both the MiFi 2200 and the computer The device remains powered on until you press and hold the power button to turn it off MacOS X Q End your session by selecting Disconnect from MobiLink O Exit MobiLink Right Click Command Click the MobiLink desktop icon and select Eject Pull the cable straight out from both the MiFi 2200 and the computer The device remains powered on until you press and hold the power button to turn it off 12 Using Your MiFi 2200 Using Your MiFi for the First Time Connect in WiFi Mode Connect in USB Modem Mode Access the User Guides Using Your MiFi for the First Time function IMPORTANT The MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with a network operator in order to Inserting and Charging the Battery Q Openthe battery compartment located on the bottom of the device Insert the battery by lining up the go
14. ace when not in use Power Management Your device will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source e Battery The battery will last for up to four hours Charge the battery by plugging in the AC adapter While the battery is charging the Power Button LED will be solid amber When the battery is fully charged it will be solid green e Wall power Use the device by plugging it into a wall socket The MiFi battery will charge while it is plugged in e USB power from a computer Use the device as a USB modem while plugged into the USB port of a computer using the supplied USB cable The battery will charge while it is plugged in Charging the battery through the USB port is slower than charging it with AC power QIB You cannot use the MiFi in WiFi mode while it is plugged into a USB port Using the Battery WARNING To avoid risk of explosion never dispose of batteries in a fire e Battery life depends on the network signal strength temperature features and accessories used e Always use Novatel Wireless original batteries and chargers The warranty does not cover damage caused by non Novatel Wireless batteries and or chargers e New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge e When charging your battery keep it near room temperature e When storing your battery keep it uncharged in a cool dark dry place e Never expose batteries to temperatures below 10 C 14 F
15. also view estimates of usage restart your device or reset it to factory defaults e Port Forwarding to specify which applications can access your computer through the Internet and through which port s You might use this if you have an FTP server on your system or play certain online games e Power to customize the device s power saving settings 33 Settings Click Settings in the Advanced menu to configure your device or to enable the system log Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A Connected Advanced Settings Access Point SSID broadcast enable 3G Modem Auto connect enable Router DHCP Server enable VPN Passthrough enable System CO System log enable see Diagnostics screen Language English Date Time Format USA mm dd yyyy ANA CC a Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 IVI The Advanced settings page is divided into four sections Access Point Enabling SSID broadcasting allows other nearby computers to see your device s network name SSID This is what you see when you select View Available Wireless Networks Disabling SSID broadcasting provides additional security but you will have to re enable it if you lose your automatic connection J gt Select the SSID broadcast enable check box to enable SSID broadcasting or clear the check box to disable SSID broadcasting and then click Apply 34 3G Modem Enabling auto connec
16. connect via Wi Fi and access high speed mobile broadband service to browse the Internet access email run business applications and more from a computer or most Wi Fi compatible devices e The MiFi 2200 enables multiple Wi Fi enabled devices to connect at one time such as notebooks desktops tablet computers personal digital assistants and most Wi Fi enabled consumer devices e Typical battery usage time is 4 hours active and 40 hours standby in Wi Fi mode with one Wi Fi connected device e Experience NovaSpeed Technology NovaSpeed the latest software technology from Novatel Wireless enhances performance of streaming video online gaming simultaneous uploads and downloads and large file transfers with minimal interruptions or buffering e Choose between Two Operating Modes Wi Fi or USB Modem e Manage Wireless Network Activity MiFi Settings and MobiLink 3 e MiFi Settings Allows you to manage monitor and customize your Wi Fi and Mobile Broadband connection through an easy to use interface when the device is in Wi Fi mode i e without the use of the USB cable e MobiLink3 Included within your device for automatic installation without a CD MobiLink 3 allows you to manage monitor and customize your wireless network activity through an easy to use interface when you are connected to your computer via USB Additional features include Advanced embedded antenna design for Mobile Broadband and Wi Fi VPN capability Auto
17. consists of six pairs of numbers and letters for example 00 21 9B 1C 64 34 You can view the MAC address for any device connected to the MiFi device in the Connected Devices section of the LAN page See LAN page 28 e Under Windows you can find the MAC address by running ipconfig all from the cmd window The MAC address is referred to as the Physical Address Select Start gt All Programs or Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt to open the cmd window IMPORTANT Make sure you get the MAC address for the wireless network adapter and not the Ethernet controller NIC if the machine has both e Ona Mac open System Preferences gt Network In the Show list click Airport The MAC address is the Airport ID 30 Use MAC Filtering From the MAC Filter page type the MAC address for your computer into the Add Trusted Client MAC Address box and click Add Client You can use either or as the separator for example 00 21 9B 1C 64 34 or 00 21 9B 1C 64 34 You can cut and paste your computer s address from the Connected Devices section of the LAN page See LAN page 28 if desired type the MAC address for other computers into the Add Trusted Client MAC Address box and click Add Client select the Enable MAC Filter check box and click Apply Port Filtering Port filtering allows you to enhance the security of your system by controlling which applications are allowed to access the Internet For
18. coverage extends to your current location e If you are using the MiFi in USB Modem Mode simply unplugging and replugging in the USB cable can resolve many issues e If you are using the MiFi in WiFi Mode power it off and then on again When properly installed the MiFi 2200 is a highly reliable product Most problems are caused by one of these issues e System resources required by the MiFi 2200 are being used by other devices Rebooting your computer will often clear this up e Network coverage is not available either because you are outside the coverage area of your network operator or because of an account or network problem 42 Common Problems and Solutions The following are some common problems and solutions No service is available OR I get a Limited or No Connectivity message gt You are outside of the coverage area gt Check with your network operator there may be a problem with your account gt Reorient MiFi If you are inside a building or near a structure that may be blocking the signal change the position or location of the device For example try moving MiFi close to a window The device has no power The LED indicator is off and does not come on when the Power button is pressed gt Ensure the battery is properly seated in the device gt Ensure the battery is fully charged Plug in the wall charger for at least 2 5 hours My MiFi powered off once I plugged it into the
19. cted Rights Clause The software drivers are classified as Commercial Computing device Software and the U S Government is acquiring only Restricted Rights in the software drivers and their Documentation U S Government Export Administration Act Compliance Clause It is forbidden by US law to export license or otherwise transfer the software drivers or Derivative Works to any country where such transfer is prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act or any successor legislation or in violation of the laws of any other country Trademarks and Service Marks Novatel Wireless is a trademark of Novatel Trademark Services LLC and the other trademarks logos and service marks collectively the Trademarks used in this user manual are the property of Novatel Wireless or their respective owners Nothing contained in this user manual should be construed as granting by implication estoppel or otherwise a license or right of use of Novatel Wireless or any other Trademark displayed in this user manual without the written permission of Novatel Wireless or its respective owners e MiFi the MiFi logo Novatel Wireless and the Novatel Wireless logo are all trademarks of Novatel Wireless Inc e MobiLink is a service mark of Novatel Wireless e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Apple and Mac are registered
20. d Port Forwarding from the menu bar Select the check box for the application you want to enable Enter the local static IP address of the device hosting the application in the IP Address on WLAN box Click Apply when you have finished adding applications IMPORTANT Port forwarding creates a security risk and should be disabled when not needed 39 Power Your MiFi can switch to a low power mode when it is idle and running on battery power The Power Management page allows you to set the timing before your MiFi switches to low power mode i Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced vDO Rev A Dormant Power Management Battery Power Your MiFi device can switch to low power Standby mode when idle To exit Standby mode press the power button Enter Standby Mode After 30 minutes idle time AAA Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 hM Q Choose Power from the Advanced menu O Inthe Battery Power section select the time that elapses before your MiFi switches to low power mode when not in use 2 to 60 minutes or select Never to disable this feature Click Apply 40 Troubleshooting Overview Common Problems and Solutions Use the Master Reset Button Technical Support Overview The following tips will help solve problems that might be encountered while using the MiFi 2200 e Make sure you are using the MiFi 2200 in the correct geographic region e Ensure that the wireless network s
21. efied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Near medical or life support equipment Do not operate your MiFi 2200 in any area where medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the host communications device must be turned off The MiFi 2200 may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment On an aircraft either on the ground or airborne In addition to FAA requirements many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane Please ensure that MiFi is powered off if in USB mode your MiFi is removed from the USB port prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations The MiFi 2200 can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some countries operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense 52 SAR Levels The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this wireless modem with all rep
22. erals that do not have an attached cable have a square Type B socket on the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug USB Universal Serial Bus A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer mouse keyboard etc VPN Virtual Private Network A secure private network that runs over the public Internet WAN Wide Area Network A computer network covering a broad geographical area WANS are used to connect local area networks LANs together so that users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations 56 Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity Refers to any system that uses the 802 11 standard which was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and released in 1997 WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A wireless form of a local area network See LAN WWAN wireless Wide Area Network Also called wireless broadband or broadband wireless wireless WANs WWANS use cellular towers to transmit a wireless signal over a range of several miles to a mobile device compared to wireless Wi Fi LANs WLANs which span only a few hundred feet and generally to only stationary devices 57
23. ess to MiFi Settings Choose Password from the Security menu Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A nian Password Set Administration Password Current Password New Password ITTTIIIIII 4 64 characters Verify New Password ITTTIIIIIII I Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 IV T 2 Type the current password in the Current Password box Type the new password must have 4 to 64 characters in the New Password box and then again in the Verify New Password box Click Apply 29 MAC Filter MAC filtering allows you to limit access to your MiFi to only those devices with a specific MAC address a unique code assigned to hardware such as network adapters This section contains the following information e Find the MAC Address e Use MAC Filtering Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A MAC Filter Enable MAC Filter Enable MAC Filter If enabled only Trusted Clients can connect to this Access Point Trusted clients are identified by their MAC address Trusted Client List Add Trusted Client MAC Address IMPORTANT Do not enable MAC filtering unless you have added your own MAC address to the trusted client list Otherwise you will be unable to access the device Find the MAC Address The MAC Address is also known as a hardware or physical address for a device usually a network adapter It
24. example port filtering can prevent non business applications from accessing the Internet This section contains the following information e Port Filtering for Standard Applications for standard applications using standard ports e Port Filtering for Custom Applications for unlisted applications or non standard ports Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced mlll Novat Port Filtering Enable Port Filtering C Enable Port Filtering If enabled only traffic from Allowed Applications can access the Internet Allowed Applications DNS Domain Name Server HTTP HTTPS FIP E mail POP3 E mail IMAP VPN Telnet m o Oo m m o m m m RTP Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 31 Port Filtering for Standard Applications From the Port Filtering page select the Enable Port Filtering check box select the check boxes for the applications you want to allow access to the Internet Click Apply The device uses standard ports for these applications If you have applications that do not use the standard ports or that are not listed under Allowed Applications use Custom Applications Port Filtering for Custom Applications To set up port filtering for a custom application you will need to know the port numbers up to five ports or port ranges and the protocol TCP UDP or both the application uses for its outgoing traffic Q Onthe Port Filtering page select the Enable Port Filtering c
25. heck box O Click Custom Applications Entera name for the application and click the Ports link Custom Port Filtering Help Custom Applications 1 Game Ports for Application 1 20 soo e0eq TCP UDP lt lt Hide 30 oo TCP UDP v 40 TCP UDP v 50 TCP UDP v eni TCP UDP E A Enter the port or port range You can enter up to five ports or port ranges for each application For each port number or range select the protocol TCP UDP or both used by that port or port range Click Hide eg o0 Q Click Apply 32 Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to back up and restore your configuration set up port forwarding view status information about your MiFi and customize its power saving settings Help Logout NOVATEL WIRELESS Advanced WELLE CMS Connected E 5 Settings Port Filtering Config File Enable Port Filtering Diagnostics i Port Forwarding C Enable Port Filtering 5 The Advanced menu has five components e Settings to enable SSID broadcasting auto connecting the modem DHCP server VPN passthrough and the system log You can also set the language for the MiFi Settings pages and the date and time format e Config File to back up or restore a file containing your MiFi settings e Diagnostics to view information about your MiFi the modem status and the system log You can
26. ical Information Product Specifications Regulatory Notices Safety Hazards Limited Warranty and Liability Product Specifications General Name Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Model MiFi 2200 Approvals COFETEL NOM CDG Weight 58g 2 05 oz Dimensions 90 mm x 60 mm x 8 8 mm 3 54 in x 2 36 in x 0 35 in Wireless Network Dual Mode CDMA 1X EV DO Wireless Network Wi Fi Mode 802 11 b g Default SSID Novatel MiFi2200 plus the last 4 digits of the MAC address Battery Size 1150 mAh Time for full charge AC Charger Time for full charge computer USB Cable 2 5 hours when not in use 7 8 hours when not in use Chip Set QUALCOMM QSC6085 Interface Type Type A USB Port for computer microUSB for device cable included CDMA Technology Bands Technology CDMA Rev A Rev 0 1XRTT Band Designation 800 1900 MHz Transmit Band 824 7 848 31MHz 1851 25 1908 75 MHz Receive Band 869 7 893 31MHz 1931 25 1988 75 MHz Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Drop 3 28 feet drop no damage fully operational Vibrational Stability 5 Hz to 500 Hz 0 1 octave second 49 Regulatory Notices CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the essential regulatory requirements of the European Union R amp TTE directive 199
27. ile Secure Network Name SSID Novatel MiFi2200 18A1 Secure 802 11 Mode 802 11g 802 11b Channel Auto Security WPA Personal PSK TKIP Authentication Network Key 09111764208 8 63 ASCII characters Update Profile I Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 M iF The WiFi Profiles page displays the following information e Current Profile The currently connected profile e Selected Profile The profile you are modifying e Network Name SSID Name of the network you are connected to You can change the name to something more descriptive if you want or if other devices are in use nearby e 802 11 Mode The type of wireless networking you are currently using e Channel The radio channel that the device is using The default setting is Auto Available channels are 1 through 11 e Security The type of security used for this profile e Authentication Locked to Open Access for all profiles e Network Key Passcode or password used to access the network The required format varies by type of security 25 Choose a Profile Select a profile from the Selected Profile List and click Apply e Secure This is the profile you should use most of the time You can set up this profile with the security measures you need to use your MiFi safely e Temporary Hotspot This profile allows you to set up a secure temporary hotspot by generating a temporary network
28. ings 36 Diagnostics Click Diagnostics in the Advanced menu to view information about your MiFi the modem status and the system log You can also view estimates of usage restart your device or reset it to factory defaults Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced ull Novatel EvDO Rev A Dormant Diagnostics miam infomation AP Router 3G Modem Version Manufacturer Novatel Wireless ESN AP 11 47 17 Model MiFi2200 E Router 084 Serial No Modem Global Traffic Counters These counter are approximate and not are not used for billing purposes Start Date 11 09 2009 09 46 43am Total connection time 00 48 42 Data Received 374 67 MB Data Transmitted 7 98 MB Total Data 382 65 MB Z Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 IM if IVI The Diagnostics page is divided into four sections System Information The System Information section provides information about your MiFi This information includes the following e Manufacturer e Model e Serial Number e ESN e MDN e AP Version Number e Router Version Number e Modem Version Number 37 System Status The System Status section can show information useful for troubleshooting gt gt Click Modem Status to see the status information related to the device and the connection including ERI version and PRL ID gt Click System Log to see a log of connections including destination IP address and port The System Log must be enabled on the Settings
29. installation and connectivity options 2 Way Short Messaging Service SMS USB modem mode only NDIS configuration Package Contents The Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 package includes MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot AC Wall Charger Lithium lon Battery Storage Pouch microUSB cable Quick Start Guide MobiLink Connection Manager software on device MobiLink 3 User Guide on device Product User Guide on device System Requirements Internet browser for example Internet Explorer Safari Firefox Opera Chrome Wireless interface 802 11b g USB Modem Mode only Windows 7 Vista or XP Service Pack 2 or higher Mac OS X v10 4 11 or higher Type A USB port 40 MB hard drive space 256 MB RAM QD MobiLink software is included on the device No CD is required Your MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Your MiFi 2200 has the following parts Power Button LED Powers on and off the device The LED indicates power battery status and roaming activity microUSB Connector The AC charger and USB cable connect here Service Status LED Provides information about your mobile broadband connection Network Name and Password Label The preconfigured name of your network SSID and your network password also called a network key are printed on the back of your device Master Reset Button Resets device to factory default settings See Use the Master Reset Button page 46 Battery
30. ireless specifications or authorized by Novatel Wireless II normal wear and tear IV damage caused by force of nature or act of any third person V shipping damage VI service or repair of Product by the purchaser without prior written consent from Novatel Wireless VII products designated by Novatel Wireless as beta site test samples experimental developmental reproduction sample incomplete or out of specification Products or VIII returned products if the original identification marks have been removed or altered 54 Glossary Glossary 1xRTT Short for single carrier 1x Radio Transmission Technology A high speed wireless technology based on the CDMA platform 1xRTT has the capability of providing broadband like speeds of up to 144 Kbps 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000 1xEVDO Part of a family of CDMA2000 1x digital wireless standards 1xEVDO is a 3G standard EVDO stands for EVolution Data Optimized 1xEVDO is based on a technology initially known as HDR High Data Rate or HRPD High Rate Packet Data developed by Qualcomm The international standard is known as IS 856 1xEVDO has the capability of providing broadband like speeds of average speeds of 400 700 kbps bps bits per second Rate of data flow Broadband High capacity high speed transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than conventional modem lines Broadband channels can carry video voice and data simultaneously
31. ld contact points on the battery with the gold contact points in the battery compartment eable Li ion Battery TN 4450 An 9 ws c a uw Y ec em A taa L4 Rechar Once the battery is secure place the battery cover back on the device until it locks into place Connect the microUSB end of the AC wall charger to the microUSB port of the device as shown Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet Charge for at least two and a half hours CAUTION Use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device Use of an incompatible charger may cause damage to your device and void the warranty Powering the MiFi 2200 On and Off To power the device on gt Press the Power button until the Power LED lights up solid green To power the device off Ifthe device is plugged into your computer with the USB Cable unplug the USB cable from the device first Press and hold the Power button until the Power LED shuts off 15 Connect in WiFi Mode IMPORTANT Your MiFi came preconfigured with a secure network name and password to prevent unauthorized access to your mobile broadband service The unique network name SSID and network password also called a network key are printed on the back of the device You will need this information to continue Press the power button Your MiFi powers on and starts up When the power LED is s
32. n click and hold the MobiLink icon until the Dock icon menu opens and then select Keep in Dock Tiger and Leopard or Options gt Keep in Dock Snow Leopard e Both Windows and Mac users The MobiLink Connection Manager opens NOVATEL WIRELESS EVDO Mobile Broadband Ready W 00 00 00 z T EVDO Rev A 0 o monnet mobilink Some accounts might require activation from your network operator If the Connection Manager says Device is not activated click the Activation button and follow the onscreen instructions 18 Connect and Disconnect from the Network If the icon is present in the notification area Windows or menu bar Mac the MobiLink software is running To launch the software gt Windows Double click the desktop shortcut 9 Mac Launch the software from the Applications folder To connect to or disconnect from the network gt Windows Right click the icon in the notification area and select Connect or Disconnect gt Mac Command click the icon in the menu bar and select Connect or Disconnect Detailed instructions for using the MobiLink Connection Manager software can be found in the MobiLink 3 User Guide See Access the User Guide page 20 19 Access the User Guide Your device includes a User Guide for the MobiLink 3 software which is accessible after MobiLink has been installed Windows users The user guide is installed into the MobiLink folder located at Start gt All Program
33. name and password key that can be shared with others up to five to allow them to connect to your MiFi on a temporary basis e Open This profile does not require a password to connect to your MiFi Any user who can see your network name SSID can connect to your MiFi Change Security Settings uu Some Wi Fi clients become confused if the security is changed and the network name is not If you change security settings and do not get asked for the new network key password when you try to reconnect delete the existing old network name from your Preferred Networks list Then you can reconnect IMPORTANT Record your network key password 9000 From the Selected Profile list select Secure If desired change the Network Name Select a security protocol from the Security list Enter a new network key password in the Network Key box Permissible characters are listed in gray just under the box Click Update Profile to change the profile without changing your current network connection OR Click Apply to save your changes and immediately apply them to your network connection You will lose your current network connection and have to reconnect using your new network name and key password 26 Set Up a Temporary Hotspot You can set up a temporary network name and key password to allow a maximum of five connections to your MiFi 2200 at one time This profile generates a temporary network name and net
34. nce requirements RF Exposure FCC Equipment Authorization ID PKRNVWMiFi2200 This device is only authorized for use in mobile applications At least 20 cm 8 inches of separation between the antenna and the user s body must be maintained at all times 51 Safety Hazards Do not use your MiFi 2200 in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger specifically Areas where prohibited by the law Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices Always turn off MiFi or the host device and remove the modem from the USB port when instructed to do so or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger Where explosive atmospheres may be present e Do not operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions e Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress e Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked Potential locations can include gas stations below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liqu
35. ocal regulations Battery usage by children should be supervised Avoid dropping the device or battery If the device or the battery is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection Improper battery use may result in a fire explosion or other hazard 53 Limited Warranty and Liability Novatel Wireless Inc warrants for the 12 month period immediately following receipt of the Product by Purchaser that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The exclusive remedy for a claim under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at Novatel Wireless option of defective or non conforming materials parts or components The foregoing warranties do not extend to I non conformities defects or errors in the Products due to accident abuse misuse or negligent use of the Products or use in other than a normal and customary manner environmental conditions not conforming to Novatel Wireless specification of failure to follow prescribed installation operating and maintenance procedures Il defects errors or nonconformity s in the Product due to modifications alterations additions or changes not made in accordance with Novatel W
36. olid green or amber and the status LED is solid green the device is ready to connect O use your normal WiFi manager on your computer to locate the MiFi network name from the back of your device and select it The steps to connect to a WiFi network vary by operating system and whether you use the native application or third party software Consult your computer help system if you need assistance Click Connect Enter the password when requested Your operating system may ask for a network or security key The status LED will blink to show that data is being transmitted and received between the MiFi and your computer If you want to change the settings of your MiFi such as security type follow the instructions for using the MiFi Settings The MiFi Settings allow you to see status information and manage many aspects of your network and MiFi device See MiFi Settings page 21 16 Connect in USB Modem Mode MobiLink is a multi platform application for Windows Mac OS X and Linux with common software the Connection Manager for all three operating systems The MiFi 2200 is pre configured with MobiLink software so no installation CD is needed On Windows the MiFi 2200 automatically installs MobiLink the first time it is inserted into the computer s USB port On Mac OS X the MiFi 2200 opens a Finder window with an installer package the first time it is inserted into the computer s USB port QB You cannot use
37. or above 45 C 113 F Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle since temperatures may be outside the temperature range for this device e Itis normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times If you notice a change in your battery life it is probably time to purchase a new battery e Some batteries perform best after several full charge discharge cycles QD Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal Before using the MiFi 2200 read the battery safety information in the Safety Hazards section of this guide See Proper Battery Use and Disposal page 53 Powering the MiFi 2200 On and Off To power the device on gt Press the Power button until the Power LED lights up solid green To power the device off Ifthe device is plugged into your computer with the USB Cable unplug the USB cable from the device first Press the Power button until the Power LED shuts off Using the microUSB Cable Properly Connect the MiFi 2200 with the microUSB Cable Grip the MiFi 2200 by its sides and gently insert the USB Cable into the microUSB port Insert the other end of the cable in a Type A USB port The cable should fit easily into the USB port The following occurs The status icon appears in the system tray notification area Windows or in the menu bar Mac ql 9 39AM Lu O MiFi 2200 is powered on automatically and begins charging IMPOR
38. orted SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines Proper Battery Use and Disposal WARNING Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they might explode In the event of a battery leak Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes If contact is made wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Battery Use Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign object into the battery immerse or expose to water or other liquids or expose to fire explosion or other hazard Only use the battery for the system for which it was specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive object to contact the battery terminals Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified batter may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with l
39. pply 35 Config File Click Config File in the Advanced menu to back up your configuration file device settings to your computer or to restore a saved configuration file from your computer bamer a Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A Dormant DOOL Config File Config File Download Download Backup the configuration file to your PC Config File Upload Upload Restore a configuration file from your PC File Browse Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 j The Config File page is divided into two sections Config File Download To back up your device s configuration file to your computer Q Click Download File Mac The file config xml sav is downloaded to your desktop Copy the file to a safe location You may rename the file Windows Click Save to place the file config xml savefile on your computer You may rename the file If the file opens in your browser instead of downloading use your browser s File menu to save the file to your computer Config File Upload To restore a configuration file backed up on your computer to your device Click Browse Choose File Locate the file on your hard drive then click Open Choose Click Upload File IMPORTANT f your WiFi settings have changed since you created a backup file you will lose your connection after restoring from the backup file You will need to reconnect using the new changed sett
40. s Novatel Wireless MobiLink3 Mac users The user guide is installed into the documentation library users Library Documentation Novatel and a link is placed on the desktop 20 MiFi Settings MiFi Settings Basics Home Page WiFi LAN Security Advanced MiFi Settings Basics MiFi uses a browser interface that allows you to configure the device and access its many features Using your Web browser you can open the MiFi Home page that gives you access to the many features of the device For example you can do the following e View the status of the wireless network your internet connection the battery and the MiFi itself e Setup wireless security to safeguard your files e Set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of 5 devices to connect to your MiFi without sharing your network name and network password key e Set up to allow VPN connections to your office e Setup additional security to only allow certain applications out of your network port filtering or to allow certain applications into your network port forwarding required by some online games for example Login to MiFi Settings Q Open your web browser and enter http 192 168 1 1 into the address window and press Enter or Return C ovatel EvDO Rev A Connected ili Personal Hotspot Internet Connection Received 92 46 MB IP Address Transmitted 1 94 MB Mask 255 255 255 255 Connected Time 00 12 36 Gateway
41. t allows your device to connect to the network automatically when it is turned on J gt Select the Auto connect enable check box to enable auto connection or clear the check box to disable auto connection and then click Apply Router Enabling the DHCP server allows the device to automatically assign a local IP address to a new device joining your network such as a wireless printer or an additional laptop When the DHCP server is disabled you will have to assign static IP addresses to all devices on your network J gt Select the DHCP Server enable check box to enable the DHCP server or clear the check box to disable the DHCP server and then click Apply VPN passthrough is required if you are going to connect to a VPN such as a corporate system gt Select the VPN Passthrough enable check box to enable VPN passthrough or clear the check box to disable VPN passthrough and then click Apply System The System section allows you to select the language and the date and time format you prefer and to turn on the system log Cap You can view the system log from the Diagnostics page See Diagnostics page 37 In the Language list click the language you wish to use In the Date Time list click the date format U S or European and the time system 12 hr or 24 hr that you want to use Optionally you can select the System log enable check box if you want to create a system log o 86 Confirm your selections and click A
42. the MiFi in WiFi mode while it is plugged into a USB port Install the Software and Drivers eg d Mac users will need to restart the computer 0 e 6 Turn on your computer and close all applications Power off the MiFi Connect it to the computer using the provided USB cable Windows users The installation program will launch automatically Mac users A Finder window opens to show a package icon Double click the icon to launch the installer Installer pkg Follow the instructions on the screen Mac users need to restart the computer and open MobiLink from the Applications folder Tip Mac users The MobiLink Dock icon is a convenient way to open the software if you keep it in the Dock After MobiLink is open click and hold the MobiLink icon until the Dock icon menu opens and then select Keep in Dock Tiger and Leopard or Options gt Keep in Dock Snow Leopard 17 After the software is installed e Windows users e AMobiLink shortcut is placed on the desktop MobiLink3 e AMobiLink status icon appearsinthe Windows EEEE notification area system tray Um Mac users after the computer is restarted and the MobiLink application is open e AMobiLink icon is placed in the Dock e AMobiLink status icon appears on the right side x of the menu bar um bul 5i uu Mac users The MobiLink Dock icon is a convenient way to open the software if you keep it in the Dock After MobiLink is ope
43. trademarks of Apple Inc The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this user manual may be the trademarks of their respective owners FCCID PKRNVWMiFi2200 PN 90026104 R1 122209 Please visit www novatelwireless com for the latest information about your device Contents Product Overview cccccccccc ccc ccc cc ee eese e e osse s nn n s 4 MiFi 2200 OvervieW ceututkeERR FER XR ERE vans adantended end ERE ERR IVES ERDE EEEE V RNYqA eas 5 ici M mm 5 Package Contents evsss Rise x Ee ER OXGATRE EA ERA APA AREA ieee RR TA EN ERA RE E EPA TRE 6 System Requirements iiiecxa rk t hRESYAUURRRTRAXRECEAXRTEEERERLC EAR Y ARE xL ERE ERE PE 6 Your MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile HOtspOt 0 05 02506 seuss hop eR repr ERER ERI EPR RRO ERES 7 LED States TTE 8 Caring Tor Your DEVICE areren trin apeeoT UE DePERPEREE ROVS RET edeocuenoeeseodeonencees 8 FOUBEINIBDSOSTBDIT oos pax ie sions dude DEMEURE UI oe ee eee nes cles UI NEM MEE EI i LEE 9 Using the Battery i cesoauor Race xo ERR tria RR VV Seedy REOR URGR VET ERR OVAXRETERRA TRE ETIGA TEE 9 Powering the MiFi 2200 On and Off iissiscnitbeRRRSS E ERRRMERTRSRERERR C ROSREALDRERCRRREPS 10 Using the miereuSB CablB siris voe EE REX ER EXPE t ESEE TOE EE eae HIER EFE NEAR EIXAS EE ET 11 Properly Connect the MiFi 2200 with the microUSB Cable ccc cece eee e eee 11 Properly Disconnect from a USB Modem Mode Connection
44. ttery level of MiFi Open MiFi Settings http 192 168 1 1 The battery status icon is displayed in the menu bar Can I backup my configuration settings Yes Login to MiFi Settings and choose Advanced gt Config File Click Download File See Config File page 36 How dol turn off MiFi Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds until the LEDs turn off What is the default administrative login password admin I am having trouble connecting to my office VPN Login to MiFi Settings and choose Advanced Settings Select the VPN Passthrough enable checkbox and click Apply See Settings page 34 45 Use the Master Reset Button The MiFi 2200 comes with a master reset button that allows you to return it to its factory default state The master reset button is recessed in a hole on the back of the device You will need a paperclip or similar object to push the button Make sure the MiFi is powered on Locate the master reset button on the back of the device Inserta paperclip into the hole and hold the button down for 5 seconds until the Power LED goes off Your list of wireless networks will now show the original default network when you first configured your device connect to MiFi again 46 Technical Support For additional information and technical support for MobiLink and the MiFi 2200 visit the Novatel Wireless website at http www novatelwireless com support 47 Techn
45. wall charger This can occur if power settings are activated after it is plugged in gt Press the power button to turn it back on My MiFi just powered off without my pressing the power button This can occur in the following situations e Pressing the Master Reset button e Restarting the device e Switching profiles e Restoring the configuration settings e Battery depleted gt Press the power button to turn it back on I forgot my password gt You can reset the device to factory defaults using the master reset button See Use the Master Reset Button page 46 43 I cannot connect to MiFi in Wi Fi mode Make sure the LEDs are on If the LEDs are not on check your battery Make sure your wireless radio AirPort is turned on Check your computer help if you need assistance Open your wireless network connection list e Windows Right click icon and select View Available Networks e Mac Pull down list from AirPort icon Select the MiFi 2200 network name in Windows click Connect When the MiFi is connected to the network the status LED begins to blink My network does not appear in the wireless network list gt Verify that the MiFi LEDs are on and are not showing an error condition See LED Indicators page 8 gt Refresh your network list e Windows Click Refresh Network List on the left side of the Wireless Network Connection screen If that does not work you can try the follo
46. wing Open Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Click the Wireless Networks tab Delete any unused wireless connections from the Preferred Networks list and click OK Restart your computer wk WN gt e Mac Try rebooting your computer I get a message that MobiLink 3 cannot be installed when I try to use MiFi in USB Modem mode You might not have administrative privileges Contact your system administrator or log on to your computer as an administrator and try plugging it in again How do I disconnect from the network WiFi Mode e Use your computer network manager OR e Login to MiFi Settings and click Disconnect 1 Open your web browser and enter http 192 168 1 1 into the address window 2 Then type your administrative password into the login window and click Login 3 Click the Disconnect button 44 USB Modem Mode Windows e Right click the status icon in the notification area and select Disconnect USB Modem Mode Mac e Click the status icon in the menu bar and select Disconnect How can I find out how many users are connected to the MiFi 2200 Open MiFi Settings http 192 168 1 1 The number of devices users currently connected to MiFi is in the WLAN section at the bottom of the screen Can use MiFi as a tethered modem with my computer Yes Simply plug it in with the microUSB cable and use the MobiLink software How can I check the ba
47. work key password that you can use to allow others to connect to your MiFi without having to provide the settings for your secure profile Q From the WiFi Profiles page select Temporary Hotspot as the Selected Profile Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced will Novatel EvDO Rev A i WiFi WiFi Profiles Current Profile Secure Selected Profile Temporary Hotspot Network Name SSID 802 11 Mode Channel Security Authentication Network Key 5 ASCII characters or 10 HEX characters Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 You will see a new temporary network name SSID and network key password In the example shown above the temporary network name is Novatel MiFi2200 18A1 EBMD and the temporary network key is TWXFC O Click Apply Up to five other devices can now use the temporary network name and network key password to connect to your MiFi Tip Click Generate to create a different network name and key password 27 LAN The LAN page provides information about your MiFi and the devices that are connected to it gt gt Choose LAN from the menu bar to open the LAN page i Help Logout Home WiFi LAN Security Advanced alll Novatel EvDO Rev A Connected TCP IP IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 00 21 EB 3F 18 A1 DHCP Address Range 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 10 Connected Devices IP Address IP Type Hostname MAC
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