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Page 2: ...ted 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 Wireless Inc 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...

Page 3: ...he Battery 18 Remove the SIM Card 20 Battery Advisory 21 Wi Fi Setup 22 Set Up a Wi Fi Connection 22 Log into the MiFi 2 Web Interface 24 Configure Security 26 Change the Web Interface 26 Change the Wi Fi Password 28 Accessing MiFi 2 Features 29 MiFi 2 Web Interface 30 MiFi 2 Web Interface Home Page 30 Connected Devices 31 On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen 31 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface 33 Data Usage 35 O...

Page 4: ... File Sharing 80 Enable File Sharing 80 Accessing Shared Files 81 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface 82 Settings 83 View Files 84 GPS 85 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface 86 Enable GPS 87 Wi Fi Protected Setup 89 Customer Support 91 On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen 91 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface 92 About 93 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface 95 Current Status 96 Internet Status 96 Wi Fi 96 Device 97 Device Info 98 Diagnosti...

Page 5: ...rvice 110 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information 111 Product Specifications 112 General 112 Display 112 Technology Bands 112 Environmental 112 Regulatory 113 Safety Hazards 114 Proper Battery Use and Disposal 116 Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Battery Use 116 Limited Warranty and Liability 117 Glossary 118 Glossary 119 ...

Page 6: ...1 Getting Started Device Overview Components SIM Card and Battery Instructions Wi Fi Setup Configure Security Data Usage ...

Page 7: ... block connected devices enable MiFi Media Center and more See battery level network and signal strength at a glance Connect with confidence global MiFi 2 provides a secure reliable connection when and where you need it worldwide Package Contents The MiFi 2 package includes MiFi 2 Rechargeable battery Charger USB cable Quick Start Guide System Requirements To manage your MiFi 2 you need the follow...

Page 8: ...p Yes Connect to Your MiFi 2 You can connect up to 10 compatible Wi Fi enabled devices To connect wireless devices computers tablets e readers cameras media players smartphones etc Open the Wi Fi menu on the device you would like to connect and view the list of available networks Select your MiFi 2 Wi Fi Network Name SSID e g MIFI2 XXXX Select Connect and enter the Wi Fi password displayed under C...

Page 9: ...cro USB Port The A C charger and USB cable connect here Screen Sleep Indicator Flashes blue when the device is in sleep mode Touchscreen The interactive device display screen Battery Door Remove to access battery and SIM card slot SIM Card Slot Active SIM card must be installed for network access Reset Button Resets the device to factory default settings microSD Slot Removable memory storage slot ...

Page 10: ...ging battery status icon displays on the MiFi 2 touchscreen status bar When the battery is fully charged the message Battery is fully charged please disconnect power displays on the touchscreen When disconnected from power and fully charged the battery status icon displays fully charged A C wall charger Charge your device by plugging it into either the A C charger connected to a wall socket or to ...

Page 11: ...tion status Network connection icon Identifies the type of network the MiFi 2 is currently connected to Data transfer status Active data transfer icon The icon displays when data is being transferred to and or from the MiFi 2 GPS status Active GPS icon The icon displays when GPS is turned ON and position information is available Message status An unread message s icon The icon and number of messag...

Page 12: ...ows you to access and configure your MiFi 2 device settings MiFi Media Center Provides access to movies music and photos stored on your microSD card from connected devices Messages Connects you to text messages delivered to your MiFi 2 including notifications from your service provider File Sharing Allows you to upload and download files stored on your microSD card from compatible connected device...

Page 13: ...ace on page 12 Connected Devices takes you to the Connected Devices page where you can view devices currently connected to your MiFi 2 and see blocked devices See Connected Devices on page 31 Data Usage takes you to the Data Usage page where you can view your current data usage and manage your account See Data Usage on page 35 Settings takes you to the Settings page where you can customize your de...

Page 14: ...ored on a microSD card installed in the MiFi device See File Sharing on page 80 GPS takes you to the GPS page where the GPS receiver on the MiFi device can determine your current location See GPS on page 85 Customer Support displays your wireless number and device model See Customer Support on page 91 About takes you to the About page where you can get details regarding current status device infor...

Page 15: ...Instructions Insert the SIM Card To insert the SIM card Place your MiFi 2 on a flat surface with the battery door facing up Steady the MiFi 2 with one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the battery door thumb notch ...

Page 16: ... battery door up to remove the door completely Hold the card with two fingers and insert into the SIM card slot being careful not to touch the gold contacts on the back of the card Push the top of the SIM card firmly until it clicks into place in the card slot ...

Page 17: ...he Battery Insert and charge the MiFi 2 battery prior to use To insert the battery With the battery door removed insert the battery into the battery well matching the gold contacts Push firmly to snap the battery into place ...

Page 18: ...hscreen Remove the USB cable from the MiFi 2 s micro USB port When disconnected from power and fully charged the battery status icon displays fully charged IMPORTANT The battery door cover on your MiFi 2 lifts off to open and snaps on to close No tools are required to remove or install the battery or battery door Using any type of tool could result in damage to the device and to the battery If exc...

Page 19: ...of these types of objects could result in puncturing the MiFi 2 battery Place your MiFi 2 on a flat surface with the battery door facing up Steady the MiFi 2 with one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the battery door thumb notch Using normal thumb pressure on the thumb notch lift the battery door up to remove the door completely ...

Page 20: ...19 Use your forefinger to pull the battery up slightly so that it moves out of the battery well Lift the battery out of the battery well ...

Page 21: ...ove the battery from the battery well to reveal the SIM card slot To release the SIM card from the slot push and release the top of the SIM card To remove the SIM card hold the card with two fingers and pull gently being careful not to touch the gold contacts on the back of the card ...

Page 22: ... below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that may be outside the specified temperature for this device Some batteries perform best after several full charge discharge cycles It is 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 ...

Page 23: ...on Tap the Connection Info icon to display your device s Wi Fi Network Name SSID and password Use your normal Wi Fi manager on your computer to locate the MiFi 2 Wi Fi Network Name SSID and select it Windows Click Connect Mac OS X Click the MiFi device network name Tip Windows only The steps to connect to a Wi Fi network vary depending on your operating system version and whether you use the nativ...

Page 24: ...ow prompts you for the Wi Fi password Type the Wi Fi password found on the device and click OK NOTE The Wi Fi password is found on the device and is case sensitive Be sure to type it in exactly as it is printed ...

Page 25: ...e MiFi 2 Web Interface From your computer s Web browser type http my mifi alternatively http 192 168 1 1 without adding www in the address bar and press the Enter or Return key The MiFi Home page launches Click Login ...

Page 26: ...25 Type the web interface password xxxxxxxx case sensitive into the login field the default is admin Click Login The MiFi 2 Home page opens ...

Page 27: ...ss network is very important It is recommended that you configure security immediately by changing the following Change the Web Interface Password Change the Wi Fi Password Change the Web Interface Open your browser go to http my mifi and then click Login See Log into the MiFi 2 Web Interface on page 24 Enter the device password and then click Login Click Change MiFi 2 Web Interface Password in th...

Page 28: ...ettings The Wi Fi password also called the Wi Fi key or network security key that you need to connect your MiFi 2 to your computing device s Select a new Web Interface password and type it into the Enter new password and Confirm new password fields Click Save Changes This is the new Web Interface Password you use when you log into the browser interface NOTE You can find your current Web Interface ...

Page 29: ...n Enter the Web Interface password and then click Login Click Settings on the Navigation panel and then select Hotspot Settings The Hotspot Settings General window opens Enter your new Wi Fi password in the Wi Fi Password Key field The password must be 8 63 ASCII characters Click Save Changes A confirmation message will display in the green bar near the top of the page when the changes have been s...

Page 30: ...2 Accessing MiFi 2 Features MiFi 2 Web Interface Connected Devices Data Usage Settings MiFi Media Center Messages File Sharing GPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Customer Support About ...

Page 31: ...u click Login to go to the MiFi 2 Login page and enter your 8 digit password to log in and customize your device and access advanced features and settings The MiFi 2 Web Interface allows you to check data usage and available data storage view details for connected devices enable file sharing GPS and the MiFi Media Center read messages and change the MiFi settings ...

Page 32: ... MiFi 2 Blocked Devices a list of compatible devices currently blocked from connecting to your MiFi 2 On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Connected Devices icon to display the Connected Devices page Tap the connected device name to display detailed information about the device including the device type time connected and Mac and IP address Tap Block at the top right side of the screen to add the dev...

Page 33: ...32 Go to http my mifi connecteddevices to manage your connected devices ...

Page 34: ...connected and blocked devices click Connected Devices on the Navigation panel The Connected Devices page contains the following Connected Devices a list of compatible devices currently connected to your MiFi 2 Blocked Devices a list of compatible devices currently blocked from connecting to your MiFi 2 ...

Page 35: ...e desired name into the name field then select the type of device from the device type drop down menu Click the check mark to finalize the changes Click Block to add a connected device to the Blocked Device list Click Unblock to remove a device from the Blocked Devices list ...

Page 36: ...directly on the MiFi 2 touchscreen or on the MiFi 2 Web Interface On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen To display your data plan summary data used and days remaining in your billing cycle tap the Data Usage icon on the touchscreen To update the data plan summary click Refresh ...

Page 37: ...a counter and manage your settings select the Data Usage tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi 2 Web Interface Home page Click Reset Data Counter to restart the data counter and to set the last reset date to today s date To set your data usage alert level select the desired option from the Usage alert level drop down menu If the desired option is not available select None and data usage will be ...

Page 38: ... On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Settings icon to display the Settings page To enable Airplane Mode slide the Airplane Mode ON OFF button to ON Wi Fi and cellular radios will be turned off and File Sharing and MiFi Media Center will still be accessible over USB An airplane icon will display in the upper left corner of the touchscreen to indicate the device is in Airplane Mode and the ON OFF butt...

Page 39: ... displays after a period of inactivity tap Screen Timeout Scroll to select a timeout interval from 30 seconds to 5 minutes or never to disable Screen Timeout If Screen Timeout is set to never Automatic Shutdown is disabled NOTE The screen sleep indicator on the front of the MiFi 2 touchscreen will flash blue when the device is in sleep mode To adjust touchscreen brightness tap Screen Brightness Sl...

Page 40: ...enable the selected alert To configure the device Wi Fi Range tap Device Wi Fi Range Select High for the largest network area or Low to conserve battery power To configure your USB Mode connection tap USB Mode Select Charge Only to recharge the battery via USB cable or Tethering over USB to connect the device over a USB cable with a data connection Windows XP users must install drivers from the Mi...

Page 41: ...ilable language options tap Language then select from the list of languages listed To access and configure additional features and settings login to the MiFi 2 Web Interface at http my mifi then select Settings Device Settings Preferences ...

Page 42: ...gs tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi 2 Web Interface Home page The Settings page contains the following Device Settings See Device Settings on page 42 Hotspot Settings See Hotspot Settings on page 52 Mobile Settings See Mobile Settings on page 58 Advanced Settings See Advanced Settings on page 64 ...

Page 43: ...e Device Settings menu includes the following additional menu options Preferences See Preferences on page 43 Web Interface Password See Web Interface Password on page 47 Backup and Restore See Backup and Restore on page 49 ...

Page 44: ...plays the following Device Preferences allows you to set auto shutdown preferences and to enable Ethernet over USB Select your shutdown preference from the Automatic Shutdown drop down menu Click Enable Ethernet over USB to enable User Preferences allows you to change date and time temperature distance and numeric format preferences ...

Page 45: ...omatic shutdown time interval you want to use from the Automatic shutdown drop down menu If Turn off display is set to Never Automatic shutdown is disabled Select the time interval you want to use to turn off the display from the Turn off display drop down menu Choose from 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes or never Click Save Changes ...

Page 46: ... number format preferences Select the language you want to use from the Language drop down menu You can choose between English and French Select the date format you want to use from the Date format drop down menu You can choose between European dd mm yyyy and U S mm dd yyyy date formats ...

Page 47: ... the time format you want to use from the Time drop down menu You can choose between 12 and 24 hour formats Select the number format units you want to use from the Number format drop down menu Click Save Changes ...

Page 48: ...N or OFF The default setting is ON Change MiFi 2 Web Interface Password allows you to change the Web Interface Password on your MiFi 2 Displaying the Web Interface Password on the Touchscreen To change the display of the Web Interface Password on the MiFi 2 touchscreen To turn the Web Interface Password display ON slide the ON OFF button to ON To turn the Web Interface Password display OFF slide t...

Page 49: ...Enter your current Web Interface Password in the Enter current password field Enter your new Web Interface Password in the Enter new password field Enter your new Web Interface Password in the Confirm new password field Click Save Changes to save the changes made to your Web Interface Password ...

Page 50: ...ion displays the following Backup allows you to save your device settings to your computer Restore allows you restore settings from a previously saved backup file Restore to Factory Defaults restores all settings and preferences to the factory default ...

Page 51: ...Web Interface password field and click Back Up Now Restoring Your MiFi 2 Settings To restore settings from a previously saved backup file on your computer Enter your Web Interface Password in the Enter your MiFi Web Interface password field Click Choose File to select a file to restore Click Restore Now to restore the selected backup file ...

Page 52: ...51 Restoring Your MiFi 2 to Factory Defaults To restore all device settings to the original factory settings Click Restore Factory Defaults ...

Page 53: ...52 Hotspot Settings The Hotspot Settings menu includes the following additional menu options General See General on page 53 Advanced See Advanced on page 56 ...

Page 54: ...ss networking you are currently using The available modes are 802 11b 802 11g 802 11b only 802 11g only 802 11n only 802 11b 802 11g 802 11n 802 11g 802 11n Wi Fi Security the type of security the profile is using Wi Fi password key password used to access the Wi Fi network The required format varies by the type of security Maximum Wi Fi connected devices select the number of devices you want to a...

Page 55: ...mode drop down menu Select the desired security from the Wi Fi Security drop down menu WEP 64 bit is the least secure but the most compatible with other systems WPA WPA2 is the most secure but the least compatible with other systems Choose the most secure protocol that works with the computers and other computing devices you want to connect to your MiFi 2 Enter the new network key in the Wi Fi pas...

Page 56: ...lay the Wi Fi password check box to display the Wi Fi password key on the touchscreen Click Save Changes IMPORTANT You must write down the new network name and Wi Fi password before you click Save Changes Your wireless connection will be disabled at this point and you must reconnect with the new settings you just established ...

Page 57: ...s you to select the size of your Wi Fi network To configure your Hotspot Advanced Settings To make your MiFi 2 visible to other compatible Wi Fi enabled devices click the Broadcast Wi Fi network name SSID check box To prevent connected devices from communicating with each other click the Wi Fi privacy separation check box To give higher priority to real time applications like video and Skype click...

Page 58: ...ur MiFi 2 select from the drop down menu options Select Low Power longer battery life to limit the size of your Wi Fi network and conserve battery life or High Power shorter battery life to maximize the size of your Wi Fi network Click Save Changes ...

Page 59: ...bile Settings menu includes the following menu options Mobile See Mobile on page 59 APN See APN on page 60 Network Selection See Network Selection on page 61 Manual DNS See Manual DNS on page 62 SIM Lock See SIM Lock on page 63 ...

Page 60: ... broadband connection International Roaming turn on to access the Internet when traveling internationally Technology select desired technology options Choose from Automatic LTE 4G 3G 2G 4G 3G 2G LTE only and 2G only NOTE Additional data usage charges may apply Slide the ON OFF button to enable or disable cellular data or international roaming ...

Page 61: ...ailable profile from the Active APN Profile drop down menu Enter the name of the APN profile in the APN field Select authentication from Authentication drop down menu Choose from None PAP and CHAP For PAP or CHAP Authentication enter your User name as specified by your service provider in the User name field If Authentication is None this can be left blank For PAP or CHAP Authentication enter your...

Page 62: ...tically connects to the optimal mobile network available In many cases you can also connect to a network manually if multiple networks are available Manual network selection will not be available if there are no additional available networks ...

Page 63: ... address DNS Address 2 allows you to enter a secondary DNS address if you have one This field can also be left blank To enable Manual DNS Click the Enable Manual DNS check box Enter the primary DNS address in the DNS Address 1 field Enter a second DNS address in the CNS Address 2 field This field may be left blank if you do not have a second DNS address Click Save Changes ...

Page 64: ... SIM PIN allows you to enter your desired PIN The SIM card in your MiFi device can be locked using a PIN If the SIM card is locked you must enter a PIN before connecting to the Internet To lock your SIM card Select Enable PIN Lock in the Desired Action drop down menu Contact your service provider to request a SIM PIN code Enter a PIN in the Enter Current SIM PIN field Click Save Changes ...

Page 65: ...64 Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu includes the following menu options Firewall See Firewall on page 65 LAN See LAN on page 66 Port Filtering See Port Filtering on page 67 ...

Page 66: ...n displays the following VPN Passthrough allows connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel to a remote server or device To allow connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel to a remote server or device Slide the ON OFF button to ON ...

Page 67: ...ss or hardware address of your MiFi device Enable 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 another computer Start DHCP Address Range at the current range of IP addresses assigned by the MiFi DHCP server Current DHCP Address Range the beginning range of IP addresses assigned by the MiFi DHCP server ...

Page 68: ...ions select the check box next to one or more application DNS NNTP SNMP FPO POP3 Telnet HTTP SMTP to turn the particular application on Custom Applications select Add Custom Application to add an application not included in the applications section To enable Port Filtering and restrict Internet traffic to specific applications Click the Port Filtering check box Click the application check box to e...

Page 69: ...ions Enter the desired name in the App Name field Enter the appropriate values in the Begin Port and End Port fields Select either TCP or UDP from the Protocol drop down menu Click the check mark to finish editing the application Click Save Changes to save and apply the settings ...

Page 70: ...i Media Center tap the MiFi Media Center icon on the MiFi 2 touchscreen or select MiFi Media Center on the Navigation panel on the MiFi 2 Web Interface On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the MiFi Media Center icon to display the MiFi Media Center page To access the MiFi Media Center and display a list of available video audio and image media files slide the ON OFF button to ON For more MiFi Media Cente...

Page 71: ...es play your media files in your web browser and access MiFi Media Center applications select the MiFi Media Center tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi 2 Web Interface Home page The MiFi Media Center page contains the following Status See Status on page 71 Media See Media on page 73 ...

Page 72: ...rd available to connected devices To view and share your media files with other DLNA capable devices Select the Status tab to display the MiFi Media Center Status page Slide the ON OFF button to ON to enable the MiFi Media Center and display MiFi Media Center status details and options ...

Page 73: ...Click Confirm to begin the rescan To clear your cache and ensure that you have the latest versions of stored files click Clear Cache Click Confirm to delete the cached files To restart the MiFi Media Center Server click Restart Server Click Confirm to begin the restart ...

Page 74: ...73 Media The Media menu enables you to browse your media and displays these additional menu options Photos See Photos on page 74 Videos See Videos on page 75 Music See Music on page 76 ...

Page 75: ... menu allows you to browse and sort the photo files on the MiFi 2 microSD card using these options Album sorts photo files by album All Photos sorts all photo files By Date sorts photo files by date By Folder sorts photo files by folder ...

Page 76: ...ibrary drop down menu allows you to browse and sort the video files on the MiFi 2 microSD card using these options All Videos sorts all video files By Date sorts video files by date By Folder sorts video files by folder ...

Page 77: ...and sort the music files on the MiFi 2 microSD card using these options Album sorts music files by album All Tracks sorts music files by track Artist sorts music files by artist Artist Album sorts music files by artist album By Folder sorts music files by folder ...

Page 78: ...ead messages indicated in bold on a colored background All messages are marked as read once they are displayed on this page On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Messages icon to display the Messages page The number of unread messages appears at the top of the page To delete a message tap the garbage can and tape Delete on the Confirm Delete message screen ...

Page 79: ...78 On the MiFi 2 Web Interface Select the Messages tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi 2 Web Interface Home page Click Delete next to a message to delete only that message ...

Page 80: ...79 Click Delete All Messages to delete all messages listed ...

Page 81: ...ur MiFi 2 can access the files on your microSD card NOTE Be careful not to touch the contacts Do not force the card into the slot Check the orientation of the card if you have difficulties and be sure it slides easily into the slot Your MiFi 2 supports both microSD and microSDHC High Capacity cards up to 32GB For the purposes of this User Guide microSD is used On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Fil...

Page 82: ...nd type in MiFi2 If prompted for a user name enter guest Do not enter a password NOTE Instructions for other Windows versions may vary Instructions for Mac The microSD card will appear automatically under the shared menu in the finder Instructions for iOS Android and other Mobile Devices Files may be downloaded and viewed from a connected mobile device through the web browser by going to http my m...

Page 83: ...ntains the following menu options Settings See Settings on page 83 View Files See View Files on page 84 From this page you can enable file sharing and see how much free space you have available on the microSD card You can also decide to protect your files with a password or make them available to everyone connected to your MiFi 2 ...

Page 84: ...ructions for accessing shared files The Settings section displays the following File Sharing slide the ON OFF button to enable disable File Sharing microSD Card Status displays microSD card availability and amount of unused storage Accessing Shared Files provides instructions for accessing files from Windows Mac and Tablets ...

Page 85: ...to view all files on the microSD card installed in the MiFi 2 To view or download and save files on the microSD Click on the folder name to display all files in the folder Click on the desired file to view an image of the file or to download and save ...

Page 86: ...r on the MiFi 2 can determine your current location often even indoors On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the GPS icon to display the GPS page To accept the GPS Privacy Agreement and enable GPS slide the ON OFF button to ON Scroll to the lower part of the page to view all current GPS location details ...

Page 87: ...Interface To access the GPS page click GPS on the Navigation panel The GPS page contains the following Enable GPS See Enable GPS on page 87 Current Position GPS Over Wi Fi Port Number Download Enable GPS Over Wi Fi Drivers ...

Page 88: ...OFF button to ON Click the Enable GPS over Wi Fi check box Click Save Changes to activate and save your selections NOTE You must download and install the GPS Over Wi Fi Drivers to create a virtual NEMA GPS port on your computer before you can use the GPS Over Wi Fi feature ...

Page 89: ...nload GPS Over Wi Fi Drivers Click Download GPS Over Wi Fi Drivers A Help page displays a download overview and links to the available downloads Click the appropriate link to download the driver to your computer ...

Page 90: ...enabled devices On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Wi Fi Protected Setup icon to display the Wi Fi Protected Setup page To enable WPS slide the ON OFF button to ON Wi Fi must be restarted and existing connections may be briefly interrupted To enable the WPS Push button method tap WPS Push button method Find and push the WPS button on your connecting device ...

Page 91: ...90 To enable the WPS PIN method tap WPS PIN method Find the WPS PIN on your connecting device then click Enter WPS PIN ...

Page 92: ... your wireless number and device model On the MiFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the Customer Support icon to display the Customer Support page and display your wireless number and your device name For additional Customer Support options contact your service provider ...

Page 93: ...ge contains the following Your Wireless Number displays your wireless number Self Service Support refers to the MiFi 2 User Guide Customer Support refers you to your service provider for assistance Advanced takes you to the Advanced Support page where you can enter the code provided to you by your service provider and unlock your device ...

Page 94: ...iFi 2 Touchscreen Tap the About icon to display the About page Tap Current Status to display the network network status technology signal strength MiFi media center file sharing and GPS status details Tap Device Info to display your wireless number the device manufacturer model number IMEI SIM and software version ...

Page 95: ...94 Tap Software Update to display the current software version last update and to Check for Updates ...

Page 96: ...About on the Navigation panel The About page contains the following Current Status See Current Status on page 96 Device Info See Device Info on page 98 Diagnostics See Diagnostics on page 99 Logs See Logs on page 101 Software Update See Software Update on page 95 ...

Page 97: ...arts from zero Data Received the amount of data received for the current Internet session Each session restarts from zero IP Address the IP address assigned to the MiFi 2 Subnet Mask the network mask associated with the IP address of the MiFi 2 Gateway the gateway IP address associated with the IP address of the MiFi 2 DNS the Domain Name Server currently used by the MiFi 2 Wi Fi Wi Fi Network Nam...

Page 98: ... size of the microSD card Available Space indicates how much free space is available on the microSD card File Sharing indicates if File Sharing is enabled or disabled MiFi Media Center indicates if the MiFi Media Center is enabled or disabled GPS Status shows the current status of the GPS receiver ...

Page 99: ...alled version number for the OS Operating System and its components Modem FW Version the currently installed version of the firmware used to control the MiFi s 4G modem function Wi Fi FW Version the currently installed version of the Wi Fi firmware Web UI Version the currently installed version of the MiFi 2 Web Interface LCD UI Version the currently installed version of the software controlling t...

Page 100: ...ics section displays the following Modem See Modem Status on page 97 HSPA Status See HSPA Status on page 100 LTE Status See 4G LTE Status on page 94 NOTE Diagnostics details are used only for troubleshooting and technical support ...

Page 101: ...r a SIM error condition exists HSPA Status Status refers to 4G HSPA and all preceding technologies The following states are supported disabled not available available Technology displays current technology in use for the GSM WCDMA HSPA network Network ID the name or ID of the GSM WCDMA HSPA network Cell ID identifies the cell tower currently in use RSSI displays the RSSI measure of signal strength...

Page 102: ...llowing Enable logs allows you to enable the logs as needed Delete system log deletes all existing log data NOTE Logs are used only for troubleshooting and not needed for normal operation Click Save Changes to activate and save your selections ...

Page 103: ...nstalled last check for updates and any updates available If an update is available it is automatically downloaded and you will be prompted on the MiFi 2 touchscreen to install it Last Update displays the details of the last update installed Update History displays the details of all updates that have been downloaded and installed ...

Page 104: ...3 Troubleshooting Overview Common Problems and Solutions Using the Master Reset Button ...

Page 105: ...e coverage area Ensure you have an active subscription plan Ensure the SIM card is correctly installed Restarting your computer and your MiFi device can resolve many issues Ensure the battery is fully charged IMPORTANT Before contacting support be sure to restart your computer and restart your device ...

Page 106: ... a window The device has no power The MiFi 2 does not turn on when the Power button is pressed Ensure the battery is properly seated in the device Ensure the battery is fully charged Plug in the A C charger for at least four hours I forgot my password Tap Connection Info on the MiFi 2 touchscreen to find your Wi Fi Network Name SSID and Password and your MiFi 2 Web Interface Password You can reset...

Page 107: ... 3 Click the Wireless Networks tab 4 Delete any unused wireless connections from the Preferred Networks list and click OK 5 Restart your computer Mac Click the AirPort icon in the menu bar and select Turn AirPort Off Then click it again and select Turn AirPort On I can connect to my MiFi 2 but I cannot connect to the Internet Check the user name password and access point name APN in your connectio...

Page 108: ... model number IMEI SIM and software version From the MiFi 2 Web Interface Select About Device Info to display the manufacturer model number and MiFi 2 software version details How can I check the battery level of my MiFi 2 From the MiFi 2 touchscreen Check the Battery status icon displayed on the status bar at the top right side of the touchscreen A warning message displays when the remaining batt...

Page 109: ...onnected to or blocked from your MiFi 2 2 Tap the name of a specific connected device to display the device type time connected MAC address and IP address for that device From the MiFi 2 Web Interface Select Connected Devices from the MiFi 2 Web Interface Navigation panel to display all devices currently connected to or blocked from your MiFi 2 including IP and MAC address details I am having trou...

Page 110: ... 2 is powered on Locate the master reset button on the back of the device directly below the raised SIM card section Insert a paper clip into the hole and hold the button down for five 5 seconds Your list of wireless networks now shows the original default network when you first configured your device Connect to your MiFi 2 again and re configure it Your pre configured profile information stays th...

Page 111: ...our service provider for assistance When calling you may be asked for the wireless number of your MiFi 2 Your MiFi 2 s wireless number can be found on the device by tapping Customer Support or on the MiFi 2 Web Interface by going to Customer Support ...

Page 112: ...4 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information Product Specifications Regulatory Safety Hazards Proper Battery Use and Disposal Limited Warranty and Liability ...

Page 113: ...ion battery Size 2900 mAh Time Required to Full Charge 4 hrs Life Up to 11 hrs Chipset QUALCOMM 9215 Interface Type USB microSD SDHC Up to 32 GB Display Touchscreen TFT color display Technology Bands Dual band LTE 700 MHz and AWS 1700 2100 MHz Tri band DC HSPA HSPA HSPA UMTS 850 1900 2100 MHz Quad band EDGE GPRS 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Environmental Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F St...

Page 114: ...l Communications Commission FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES 003 for EMI compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE ...

Page 115: ...ties vehicles using liquefied 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 and life support equipment Do not operate your device around medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be suscep...

Page 116: ...re sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD Macintosh native connection software might attempt to reinitialize the device should a substantial electrostatic discharge reset the device If the software is not operational after an ESD occurrence then restart your computer ...

Page 117: ...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 ...

Page 118: ...ident 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 II defects errors or nonconformity s in the Product due to modifications alterations additions or changes not made in accordance with Novatel...

Page 119: ...Glossary Glossary 5 ...

Page 120: ...e or software boundary that protects a network or single computer from unwanted outside traffic Firmware A computer program embedded in an electronic device Firmware usually contains operating code for the device FTP File Transfer Protocol A network protocol for exchanging files over a TCP network Gateway A network point that acts as an entrance to another network that uses a different protocol GS...

Page 121: ...rks MAC Address Media Access Control A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware device MAC addresses are 12 digit hexadecimal numbers MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier A globally unique number for a physical piece of mobile station equipment Mbps Megabits per second microSD microSDHC A small removable flash memory card available in various storage sizes Some products have a slot that a...

Page 122: ...Found in GSM network technology the SIM is a card containing identification information for the subscriber and their account The SIM card can be moved to different devices SMS Short Message Service A service for sending short messages of up to 160 224 in 5 bit mode characters to mobile devices SMS is also known as text messaging SSID Service Set Identifier The name assigned to a Wi Fi network TCP ...

Page 123: ...eveloped and released in 1997 by the IEEE Wi Fi Client A wireless device that connects to the Internet via Wi Fi WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A typically low power network that transmits a wireless signal over a span of a few hundred feet and usually only to stationary devices Wi Fi is the most common WLAN WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access A security protocol for wireless 802 11 networks from th...

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