User Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R206-Z
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1. Hints and tips Note If you can see the application window in your browser you can find more hints and tips in the Help area Selecting the Help option on the Navigation bar in any view and then Diagnostics in the Menu bar may help you to identify a problem This area also shows information that may be required if you need to contact Support at your mobile network operator Select Support from the Menu bar for more information and local support contact details No network can be found Change your physical location in a building move closer to a window move higher up or go outside Ensure the device is registered to the mobile network by checking the R206 Z device display or by opening the Mobile Wi Fi web UI application window and checking the device is connected indicated via the green tick Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar If the device is searching for a network then ensuring the device is set to 5G Preferred in the network settings section may help If you are roaming then click Search to search for available networks See if you can connect to one of the networks listed Click Save to save your change Contact Support and check that data services and roaming are enabled on your account No connection can be opened 1 Type http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your browser and check the device status Mobile2. Wi Fi gt Mobile Broadband tab Help on Settings bar and select Diagnostics from the menu This may indicate the source of the problem You should see a green tick in the networks panel to indicate that the device is connected to the mobile network 13 Hints and tips Note If you want to re install the software from the Mobile Wi Fi device you need to first delete the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Service software from your computer From the Windows Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs XP or Programs and Features Windows 7 Remove the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Service Re attach your Mobile Wi Fi device to your computer using the USB cable and the software will re install 14 No connection can be opened 2 Wait a few minutes and try to connect again This is most often a temporary problem If the problem persists please try the steps below Close the application window and then re open it Re start your Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device and connecting devices Open the Mobile Wi Fi web UI application window Select the Account tab Select the Account type heading in the Navigation bar Check that the type of account you have with your mobile network operator is selected in the drop down menu Check the device is set to automatically connect to the network In roaming the device is setup to not automatically connect to the network
3. do so by selecting settings above and Wi Fi Status messages by selecting one or more switching Message Preview to off messages and pressing the J appropriate button Connected devices 1 Mobile Broadband Wi Fi Router Storage SMS Account Help Status Router settings Sharing Settings Inbox Account details Help Account type D Account view Note The options that are displayed on the Navigation bar are dependent on the account type selected The Account view has three options on the Navigation bar Account details Account type and Help Your account type should be determined automatically by the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device to match the inserted SIM card Depending on the network operator prepaid users may have the option to top up their account and check their prepaid balance via this view Mobile Wi Fi Storage SMS Account Choose language v Logout 6 Account details Account type Help Account details Home network Account details Mobile number SIM Number To view your Vodafone account details you must log in at https imyvodafone vodafone in 4 Signal all Ifyou do not already have an online Vodafone account you may register for one now Status Connected o Register Network Vodafone India 3G Time connected 00 05 02 Total volume 1 28MB a Up 34 97 Kbis w Down 6 01Kbis m Battery Status 89 Wi Fi Status Connected devices 1 Mobile Broadband Wi Fi Router Storage SMS Account Help S Sha
4. 06Z Insert SIM card in any compatible handset Select Vodafone Services from the SIM menu Select International Roaming In Option Allow SIM action Select Yes Phone will restart and select the international network manually Go to Network Settings and check the handset display to confirm the Network selected Now this SIM Card can be successfully used in Vodafone Wi Fi R206Z for accessing data on international roaming 15 Hints Using the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app on iPhone and tips iPad iPod Touch smartphone tablet Download the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunes or the Android Market Google Play Click on the app icon aD Sample monitor screens show below Tablet iPad iPhone smartphone Mobite wi Fi Monitor 3 Mobile Wi Fi Monitor VodafoneMobileWiFi 725B70 amp VodafoneMobileWiFi 725B70 vodafone UK HSPA 1 00 9 CI M4 05 34 49 3 0 Connected Connected Received gl E i 03 08 07 afl i Connected vodafone UK HSPA 6 CI Network Wi Fi Battery Level _ 1 w Connected Z Usage As At e Indicative Data 7 GB 09 02 12 Bo Received To view additional settings switch to the web application for your Mobste Wi Fi device 1 396 Indicative Data Used 09 02 2012 To view additional settings switch to the web application for your Mobile Wi Fi device Web Application 16 Glossary Bearer EDGE GPR
5. S GSM Home network HSPA HSPA HSUPA 3G 3G broadband Roaming SIM WPA2 Communication method used for data transport over the mobile network eg HSPA 3G etc An enhancement to the GPRS bearer offering higher speeds although not as fast as 3G Broadband The General Packet Radio Service is a bearer offering higher data speeds than GSM on which itis based Global System for Mobile Communication The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM High Speed Packet Access bearer enhancing 3G including both HSUPA Uplink and HSDPA Downlink Enhanced HSPA network offering faster speeds High Speed Uplink Packet Access bearer The third generation mobile phone service as UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is also Known is a bearer providing higher data speeds The latest enhancement to the 3G bearer You can use your mobile device on any other mobile network that has a roaming agreement with your operator whether in your country or abroad Your Subscriber Identity Module is the postage stamp sized chip that you will have received together with your mobile contract Your SIM has gold contacts on one side An alternative name for the Wi Fi network key For Mac users the term WPAZ personal is used 17 C 0700 Vodafone 2014 Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of the
6. The device should prompt you to connect to the network via the application window Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar Select the Network entry in the Menu bar on the left Check which option is selected If the option is set to a Preferred option set it to an Only option Click Save to save your change If you are using a VPN Virtual Private Network contact the administrator of your VPN Hints and tips Note Above guidelines to followed for SIM Card from 16 Vodafone circles The guidelines are not Applicable to 7 Vodafone circles namely Delhi Gujarat Kerala Kolkata Maharashtra amp Goa Mumbai and Tamil Nadu In case you face a connection issue with a SIM card from these 7 Circles you are requested to contact Vodafone Customer Service for support Resetting the device back to factory values While the device is switched on press and hold down the WPS and power buttons together for 3 seconds The device will now be reset to factory settings including SSID passwords and Wi Fi security settings R206Z International Roaming IR Guidelines Check and ensure that International Roaming service is activated on the SIM card If International Roaming service is activated on the SIM card but Vodafone Wi Fi R206Z is not detecting network while roaming please follow the below steps nu KRW N gt Remove SIM Card from Vodafone Wi Fi R2
7. User Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z by Vodafone vodafone Designed 1 2 b 3 ae i Welcome w to the world of mobile communications Welcome Device overview Getting started Step 1 Getting started Step 2 Mobile Wi Fi web UI application screen Current network panel Mobile Wi Fi view SMS view Account view Device status screen icons MicroSD Card Hints and tips Glossary re fo Welcome System requirements To use the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z you needa device with Wi Fi capability Tip For advanced configuration the web UI password is admin The Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z creates a personal portable Wi Fi zone which allows several Wi Fi enabled devices for example PCs Apple iPhone iPad or iPod touch or mobile gaming devices such as Nintendo DSi Android devices including smartphones and tablets to share a secure mobile internet connection The device is battery mains or USB powered and this flexibility allows the device to be positioned for best mobile coverage and then share this coverage between several devices via Wi Fi Advanced configuration using a cable or Wi Fi To perform advanced configuration of the device browse to the web UI http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 from a computer running Microsoft Windows 8 Windows 8 RT Wi Fi access only Windows 7 SP1 recommended Windows Vista SP2 recommend
8. Wi Fi application on your computer or device to connect Select the Mobile Wi Fi network from the list of available Wi Fi networks click Connect and enter the WPA2 password secure Wi Fi network key If your connecting device has WPS functionality you can press and hold the WPS button on the R206 Z for 5 seconds all 3 LEDs will flash simultaneously then any WPS enabled device can connect without requiring the network key Congratulations you now have internet access via Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi 5 When you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z via Wi Fi or a USB cable you can access the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi Fi desktop icon EA if you have installed via USB or by typing either http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your web browser You can change settings and check the device and network status from this browser page Mobile Wi Fi web Ul application screen Navigation tabs Select Mobile Wi Fi Storage SMS or Account view Navigation bar Select an area within each view Current network panel Status of mobile network connection battery and Wi Fi status and connected devices Content area Content for current area Context help Context sensitive help for current area Language selection Defaults to browser language Login Logout For advanced configuration options Default password is admin Note Every window in the Mobile Wi Fi
9. and if you would like others to be able to wiew your files of also de able to delete files and create additional files Micro SD Card Sharing Help You can configure which files on the MicroSD card are accessible the whole card or specific directories on W and the type of sharing Read only or Read Write iffile shanng is enabled then the files can be available via Wi Fi or the USB cable connection if tis being used to access the device By default all fles are shared as read only Anyone with access to the Device can readicopyirun files depending on the access settings by entering either hip VodafoneMobdile wifi or ito 192 163 01 into the address window of a web browser The Micro SD card is accessible by selecting Storage from the menu when connected or logged in to the device For bulk upload of files to the MicroSD card itis often easier to upload via he USE port To use the MicroSO card via the USB cable it will typically be required to switch off HTTP sharing via the wed UI first to allow the MicroSD Card lo be detected as a removable disk by the PC Mac when plugged in over USE 8 will De required to switch HTTP MicroSD card sharing back on to use over Wi Fi Choose language Logout 2 Home network gt Mobile number Signal all Status Connected 7 Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 16 58 Total volume 20 88MB a Up 440bis Down 4160s EE Battery Status 100 Cs WiFi Status Connect
10. ction Within this section you a So further advice can easily check to confirm that you 2 If Searching for Network is I can access the internet You are continually shown try moving to successfully connected to the internet other physical location nearer a I I when a green tick appears a higher up and check i I 3 Call customer services to check that I data services and roaming are I enabled on your account I eee a ee al Current network panel Note In addition to the Current network panel there are drop down panels for Battery status percentage charge battery time remaining Wi Fi status and Connected devices devices currently connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z The Current network panel appears on the right hand side of every screen within the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi web UI application with additional panels for battery Wi Fi and connected device status below Roaming network is shown at the top of the panel when you are roaming on another operator s network or Home network Mobile number Shown if permitted by your network operator Signal More bars indicates better mobile network signal For best performance position the device so 3 or more bars are displayed with 3G HSUPA coverage in the Network field Status Tick when connected to network Cross when not connected Network Name and bearer of currently connected network Time connected For current connection
11. ed or Windows XP SP3 required a computer running Linux Wi Fi configuration only not cable or an Apple Mac running Mac OS X 10 6 Intel 10 7 or 10 8 all with latest updates Advanced configuration for iPhone iPad iPod Touch smartphone tablet users Apple device users should use the Safari browser to browse to the web UI http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 or download the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app Smartphone and tablet users can check the device status by downloading the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunes or the Android Market Google Play See Page 15 for sample app screenshots Device overview 1 LED Indicators 2 Power Button 3 WPS Button 4 Micro USB Port 5 SIM Card Slot 6 MicroSD Card Slot LEDs AT Network x Messages Ecco Battery End User Licence Agreement EULA Please ensure that you have read and accepted the software EULA for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi application or device The EULA is available here www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z Getting started Step 1 of 2 Note Once setup is complete when connected to the R206 Z via USB and you have installed the software onto your PC you can access the R206 Z configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi Fi desktop icon a Alternatively if you are connected over Wi Fi you can enter the following addresses into you
12. ed devices 0 11 Hints and tips The Linux licence information can be found here www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z Note Please only use the charger supplied with this device 12 The application won t install on Windows If the software does not install or the install progress bar keeps looping From the Windows Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers Right click USB Mass Storage Device and select Uninstall If your devices are not reloaded select Scan for Hardware changes from the Action menu Cannot open Mobile Wi Fi web UI application window The following things may prevent you from opening the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi web UI application window by double clicking the desktop icon if you have installed via a USB connection or entering the address http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your web browser Your computer already has a connection via an ethernet LAN cable Your computer already has a connection via a different Wi Fi network You must be connected to the R206 Z via Wi Fi or via USB cable to access the application window You may be using a VPN Virtual Private Network Unplugging the LAN cable exiting your VPN and checking that you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi SSID network may solve the problem
13. enabled on your account SMS view Note When you select the checkbox in the title bar of the Inbox Sent folder or Draft folder all messages in that folder are selected This is useful if you want to delete multiple messages It is not possible to forward multiple messages In the Settings area you can select or de select the SMS preview in the Mobile Wi Fi view The SMS view has six options on the Navigation bar covering all messaging functions Inbox Write Sent Draft Settings and Help By default the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device will re direct your browsing session to the Mobile Wi Fi web UI application screen when new SMS messages are received This setting can be changed via the message preview option within the SMS Settings area Mobile Wi Fi Storage SMS Account Choose language bi Logout 6 Inbox Write Sent Draft Settings Help Inbox as Home network You have no current messages Mobile number SIM Number Signal alll Status Connected 7 Network Vodafone India 36 Time connected 00 04 28 Total volume 1 17MB SMS help Up 29 27Kbis Your Inbox shows all your received Please ensure you regularly delete w Bown 5 6Kbis messages Ifyou wantto reply to a any unwanted messages message click on the message New messages will also show on the subject home screen by default Ifyou wish to mi Battery Status 89 You can also forward single switch off message preview you can messages and delete multiple
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15. number access simply quickly and easily Ro uter on th e N av gatio n Once you have connected to the MobileWiFi 55FC15 Wi Fi network you Signal all can configure settings related to your Mobile Broadband device from bar then Router Settings these webpages which can be accessed later via typing i Status Connected 7 http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your browser from the left hand Menu Network vodafone UK HSUPA b ar Time connected 00 05 10 Total volume 2 83MB To modify the SSID lp obis w Down Ob s and secure network Inbox key se lect Wi Fi on the You have no current messages H Battery Status 90 e TER s Wi Fi Statu N avigation bar then Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi help Sanas i Sec u rity fro m the left In the Current Network section you will Important items to check include Should you still be unable to connect Connected devices 1 a find all details relevantto your current 4 SIM is inserted correctly please consult the help section for N 7 consult the help sectior h a n d Me n u ba r connection Within this section you 2 Searching for Network is further advice can easily check to confirm that you can access the internet You are successfully connected to the internet when a green tick appears continually shown try moving to another physical location nearer a window or higher up and check settings 3 Call customer services to check that data services and roaming are
16. r browser http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 You may want to save these addresses as favourites in your browser so you can access the Mobile Wi Fi web Ul application screen easily To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z you need to insert your SIM MicroSD card optional and battery before use Note the Wi Fi network name SSID and secure Wi Fi network key that can be found on a label inside the back cover of the device and on the reminder card Remove back cover QO _ SIM card AREO MicroSD card Insert Replace back cover S battery 7 pen w A FK 2 Plug the device into the mains or your PC The battery will be charged in the background Make sure the device is fully charged approximately 3 5 hours on mains before using it in battery mode Please only use the supplied charger with this device 5 Switch on the device by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds The device will go through its start up sequence and will automatically connect to the network unless a PIN code for SIM is required Check the display for connection status Getting started Step 2 of 2 Tip The Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z will automatically connect to the Mobile network when it is powered on If required this default automatic network connection can be changed to a manual connection via the web UI of the device 4 Use the normal
17. ring Settings ACcOL ails Device status screen icons Note To reset the device back to the initial factory default settings hold down both the WPS and power buttons together for 3 seconds when the device is switched on This includes the reset of the security settings back to their original settings 10 The device status screen is constantly updated with the current Status of the device and network connection A green flashing battery icon indicates charging red flashing indicates the battery charge is low Sample icons and their meanings Network signal Messages xa unread SMS no SMS poor signal excellent signal xa flashing icon 2 seconds new SMS arrived xa flashing icon permanently SMS full Battery fF charge gt 253 fF flashing icon charging flashing icon charge lt 12 pa standby not charging MicroSD Card It supports upto 32GB MicroSD card You can access files stored on MicroSD card and save files on MicroSD card over Wi Fi For more details on using this function refer to the MicroSD card Sharing help section in the Sharing Settings Mobile Wi Fi Storage Sharing Settings Sharing Settings Enabling sharing wilt allow anyone connected to your device to SMS Account Sharing Help HTTP Sharing view and download lems stored on your Micro SD card using On OF this wed site You can choose which folders to share
18. to network Total volume Approximate cumulative data usage Up Down Approximate connection speed Up to the network from your computer and Down from the network te e de Home network z Roaming network Mobile number Mobile number Signal alll Signal alll Status Connected 7 Status Connected 7 Network vodafone UK HSUPA Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 11 05 Time connected 00 11 05 Total volume 3 06MB Total volume 3 06MB up Ob s a Up Ob s w Down Ob s w Down Ob s MT Battery Status 90 MT Battery Status 90 Wi Fi Status Wi Fi Status Connected devices 1 Connected devices 1 Mobile Wi Fi The Mobile Wi Fi view has four options on the Navigation bar view covering device configuration Mobile Broadband Wi Fi Router and Help IMPORTANT For an explanation on using these features either read the We recommend that context sensitive help on the relevant page or consult the you ensure that the Advanced Configuration Guide available here Wi Fi security settings www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z meet your personal requirements Mobile Wi Fi Storage SMS Account Choose language W Logout To change the admin password enter admin 6 eer Wi Fi Router into the Password box and click Login Select Welcome to Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi gt Home network Your Mobile Wi Fi device allows your Wi Fi enabled devices to get internet Mobile
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