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SIM

The SIM page allows you to change the password and to unlock your SIM.

Opening the Page

 

➤

Choose 

Internet > SIM

 from the menu bar.

The SIM page opens.

SIM Page

The following steps describe how to lock, unlock, or change your SIM lock code.

 

➊

Enter the current PIN (password) for the SIM.

 

➋

Choose 

Lock SIM

 and click 

Apply

.

– OR –

Choose 

Unlock SIM

 and click 

Apply

.

– OR –

Choose 

Set new PIN

.

PIN entry boxes will appear on the page.

 

➌

Enter a new PIN in both boxes and click 

Apply

.

Summary of Contents for MiFi 3352

Page 1: ...Intelligent Mobile Hotspot 3352 3372 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 Wireless Inc and the other trademarks logos and service marks collectively the Trademarks used in this...

Page 3: ... 12 Wi Fi Setup 13 Set Up a Wi Fi Connection 13 Log In to the Home Page 14 Configure Your MiFi Device 15 Set Up Wireless Security 17 Change the Administrative Password 17 Establish a Secure Profile 18 Using MiFi and Sharing Files 19 Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot 20 Using a microSDHC Card With Your MiFi Device 22 Insert the microSDHC Card 22 Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device 22 Access Shared...

Page 4: ...net Connection 40 TCP IP 40 Internet Profiles 41 SIM 43 Internet Diagnostics 44 Internet Settings 45 Router Configuration 47 Router Menu 47 Port Filtering 48 Port Forwarding 50 TCP IP 51 Router Settings 52 System Configuration 53 System Menu 53 System Status 54 Software Update 55 Power Management 55 Password 56 System Settings 57 Troubleshooting 59 Overview 60 Common Problems and Solutions 61 Usin...

Page 5: ...Technology Bands 67 Environmental 67 Regulatory 68 Safety Hazards 71 Proper Battery Use and Disposal 72 Limited Warranty and Liability 73 Glossary 74 ...

Page 6: ...1 Getting Started MiFi Device Overview Using the Device for the First Time Installing the SIM Card Battery and Drivers Wi Fi Setup Set Up Wireless Security Getting Started 1 ...

Page 7: ...th your MiFi device without you having to give them your security settings See Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot on page 20 Package Contents MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Rechargeable battery AC charger Quick Start Guide System Requirements To connect your MiFi device to the mobile broadband network using a Wi Fi connection and to manage your MiFi device through the MiFi Landing Page you need the f...

Page 8: ...ct a computer without Wi Fi to your MiFi device s Wi Fi network and also take advantage of your MiFi device s file storage and file sharing features using an optional microSDHC card See Installing the SIM Card Battery and Drivers on page 8 MiFi Landing Page Your MiFi device has a built in web page to manage your MiFi device s Wi Fi network set up a temporary hotspot share files on your MiFi device...

Page 9: ...ome Page on page 14 After you log in to the MiFi Landing Page click Connect to connect your MiFi device to the Mobile Broadband network NOTE Your MiFi device might come pre configured to automatically connect to the Mobile Broadband network If so you do not have to log in and click Connect the network is automatically connected when you turn on your MiFi device Optional for Windows only Connect yo...

Page 10: ...HC Slot Removable memory storage slot supports microSDHC cards microSDHC card not included Wi Fi LED Indicates Wi Fi connection status See LED States on page 7 Power Button Connection LED Powers on and off the device The Connection LED provides connection and battery status See LED States on page 7 ...

Page 11: ... plugged into a power source Battery The battery lasts up to four hours Charge the battery by plugging in the AC adapter or optional car charger While the battery is charging the Power Connection LED flashes amber When the battery is fully charged the LED is solid amber Wall power or car charger Use the device by plugging it into either a wall socket or a vehicle using the optional car charger acc...

Page 12: ...ry is fully charged Green Blinking Solid A GPRS or EDGE network is available but not connected Connected to a network using GPRS or EDGE service Blue Blinking Solid A UMTS network is available but not connected Connected to a network using UMTS service Violet Blinking Solid An HSPA network is available but not connected Connected to a network using HSPA service Wi Fi LED LED Color Status Descripti...

Page 13: ...ry or battery door Using any type of tool could result in damage to the device and to the battery If excessive force appears necessary to move the door or remove the battery please return the MiFi to your carrier or where you purchased your MiFi Place your MiFi device on a flat surface with the battery door side up Hold the MiFi in both hands with the label end of your MiFi device near the palms o...

Page 14: ...rt the SIM card into the SIM slot as shown Insert the battery lining up the contact points as shown and then replace the door Connect the AC charger to your MiFi device and charge at least four hours before use The power button LED flashes while charging and glows solid when charging is complete ...

Page 15: ...d of your MiFi device near the palms of your hands Place each thumb on the triangle shaped traction bars near the corners of the MiFi battery door Using normal thumb pressure on the traction bars slide the battery door away from you The door should move approximately 0 6 cm 1 4 inch before it clicks and stops moving Remove the door by picking up the edge of the battery door that moved over your fi...

Page 16: ...teries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge When charging your battery keep it near room temperature When storing your battery keep it uncharged in a cool dark dry place Never expose batteries to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 45 C 113 F Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that may be outside the desired temperature ...

Page 17: ...vice Connect your MiFi device to your computer using a microUSB cable The Mobile Broadband Generic Drivers installer window opens Follow the onscreen instructions Connect to the MiFi Landing Page to confirm the connection See Log In to the Home Page on page 14 NOTE When your computer is connected to your MiFi device this does not automatically mean your MiFi device is connected to the Mobile Broad...

Page 18: ... and you can connect to the Network Name SSID found on the sticker inside the battery door See Connect to your MiFi device on page 13 If it is not pre configured setting up the Wi Fi connection requires two steps Connect to your MiFi device Configure your MiFi device for your service provider Not required for most users NOTE The battery should be fully charged before using MiFi the first time To c...

Page 19: ...nfigure your MiFi device for your service provider on page 15 If your unit was pre configured continue to the next step Enter the Network Key when requested The Wi Fi LED flashes to show connected status See Set Up Wireless Security on page 17 Log In to the Home Page From your computer s Web browser type http mifi mlp alternatively http 192 168 1 1 in the address bar and press the Enter or Return ...

Page 20: ... follow these steps to configure your MiFi device for you network operator Your network service provider should have given you instructions with your APN and user name and password if required Be sure you have and follow those instructions Configure your MiFi device for your service provider Log in and then click Settings See Log In to the Home Page on page 14 Select Settings Internet Profiles The...

Page 21: ...ovider Click Apply Click the Return to Profile List link Click Apply on the Internet Profiles Set Internet Profile screen Tip You may want to set Autoconnect to have your MiFi device connect to the network whenever it is powered on Set up wireless security for your MiFi network See Set Up Wireless Security on page 17 WARNING It is highly recommended that you set up security for your MiFi device at...

Page 22: ... and then click Settings See Log In to the Home Page on page 14 Choose System Password from the menu bar Type admin into the Current Password field Select a new administrative password and enter it into both New Password fields Click Apply This is the new administrative password that you use when you log in to the browser interface NOTE Be sure to record the new password You will have to reset the...

Page 23: ... Edit Wi Fi Profile page opens Choose the type of security you want to use from the Security list Type the Network Key you want to use Click Apply Click the Return to Profile List link Click Apply on the Wi Fi Profiles Set Profile page to begin using the Secure profile IMPORTANT Be sure to record your new network key and keep it in a safe place Your wireless connection will be disabled when you cl...

Page 24: ...Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot Using a microSDHC Card With Your MiFi Device Using MiFi and Sharing Files 2 ...

Page 25: ... Log In to the Home Page page 14 Choose WiFi Profiles from the menu bar The WiFi Profiles Set Profile page opens Choose Temporary Hotspot from the Profile list and click EditWiFi Profile Click the Generate new values link at the bottom The Network Name and Network Key change to a new temporary network name SSID and network key Note the temporary hotspot network name and network key In the example ...

Page 26: ...s connection will be disabled at this point You must reconnect with the new settings you just established You can now share the generated temporary network name and network key with others so they can connect to the device Tip Do not forget to change your profile back to Secure when you are done sharing your temporary hotspot ...

Page 27: ...ot NOTE Be careful not to touch the contacts Do not force the card into the slot Check the orientation if you have difficulties Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device Insert a microSDHC card before you turn on your MiFi device The microSDHC card is not hot swappable File sharing is not enabled by default If you establish file sharing on your MiFi device others connected to your MiFi device can ac...

Page 28: ...e for example 192 168 1 1 mifi if your share name is the default name You can set the MiFi Share name and authentication username and password on the File Sharing screen See Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device on page 22 If authentication is enabled you will be prompted for a username and password Use the username and password set on the File Sharing screen You can now browse the folders and f...

Page 29: ...microSDHC card before you turn on your MiFi device The microSDHC card is not hot swappable NOTE Windows only You should install the drivers if you connect the MiFi device to your computer for the first time See Windows only MiFi Drivers on page 3 Connect your computer to your MiFi device using a microUSB cable A microSDHC card inserted in the MiFi device appears as an attached drive This is simila...

Page 30: ...MiFi Landing Page MiFi Settings Wi Fi Configuration Internet Configuration Router Configuration System Configuration Accessing MiFi Features 3 ...

Page 31: ...evice web page that contains customizable widgets with frequently used information Your widgets may vary the examples in this guide describe generally how widgets work Open the Browser Interface You can find this information previously in the guide See Log In to the Home Page on page 14 ...

Page 32: ...ow icons indicate the device status SMS message status this icon indicates when there are unread SMS messages Battery life this icon indicates the amount of battery life remaining and also indicates when the device is connected to power Mobile Broadband network signal strength Wi Fi signal strength Network roaming status this icon indicates whether the device is on its own network or roaming on an...

Page 33: ...n drag and drop widgets around the screen and arrange them as they like each guest s browser stores the widget locations Generally the widget settings are limited or not available to guests Guests also cannot initiate a connection to the network You can change this setting See Internet Settings on page 45 NOTE If you connect to the Landing Page and do not have an Internet connection your landing p...

Page 34: ... can connect to the Mobile Broadband network The Home page is where you can see and interact with widgets You can drag and drop widgets around the screen and arrange them as you like You have control over which widgets are shown on the Landing page and the widget settings The Home page is where you can initiate a connection to the network You can also set your MiFi 3352 3372 to auto connect to the...

Page 35: ... can collapse a widget by double clicking the bar at the top of the widget The icons in the bar at the top of the widget provide additional functionality This icon provides more information about the widget This icon refreshes the widget content This icon opens the Settings pane You can update the settings for the widget Guest users might not see this icon and if so do not have access to the Setti...

Page 36: ...Home screen Applications Menu The Applications Menu includes File Sharing and Landing Page Settings File Sharing Insert a microSDHC card before you turn on your MiFi 3352 3372 The microSDHC card is not hot swappable The microSDHC card section has additional information on how to use file sharing on your MiFi 3352 3372 See Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi 3352 3372 on page 22 From here you can enab...

Page 37: ...igure how often your widgets connect to the network and which widgets appear on the Landing page You can also configure who sees which widget Guest users can only see the widgets you decide they should see Click Apply to save your changes ...

Page 38: ...ions Choose Wi Fi from the menu bar at the top of the Home page Select one of the following Wi Fi Status to view profile information see who is connected to the device and view the Wi Fi Log You can also retrieve your Network Key from this page Wi Fi Profiles to view or change settings for your Secure profile or to set up a Temporary Hotspot MAC Filter to allow only certain devices to connect to y...

Page 39: ...SID that you are connected to Maximum number of clients that are allowed to connect to the device Number of clients that are currently connected to the device Channel that is being used Current wireless mode Security type and encryption for the current profile Network Key link Click to retrieve the network key Wi Fi Clients The Wi Fi Clients section of the Wi Fi Status page shows the clients that ...

Page 40: ...ame in the network name for example Sarahs MiFi 802 11 Mode The type of wireless networking you are currently using The available modes are 802 11g 802 11b 802 11g 802 11b Channel The radio channel that the device is using This should be usually set to Auto and left unchanged Available selections are Auto and 1 through 11 Security The type of security the profile is using This applies to both the ...

Page 41: ...ity You can use WEP 64 or 128 bit WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 Mixed Mode security Tip 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 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 ...

Page 42: ...he Page Choose Wi Fi MAC Filter from the menu bar The MAC Filter page opens Finding the MAC Address The MAC Address is also known as a hardware or physical address for a device usually a network adapter It consists of 6 pairs of numbers and letters The pairs of numbers may be separated by or for example 00 21 9B 1C 64 34 or 00 21 9B 1C 64 34 You can view the MAC address of any device currently con...

Page 43: ... page 34 If desired type the MAC address for other computers into the Add Trusted Client MAC Address box and click Add Select the Enable MAC Filter check box and click Apply Wi Fi Settings The Wi Fi Settings page allows you to enable or disable broadcasting the network name and the Wi Fi log Opening the Page Choose Wi Fi Wi Fi Settings from the menu bar The Wi Fi Settings page opens Wi Fi Settings...

Page 44: ...Diagnostics Internet Settings Internet Menu Choose Internet from the menu bar Select one of the following Status View information about the Internet connection traffic counters and TCP IP information Profiles Configure your MiFi 3352 3372 for your network service provider SIM Lock or unlock the SIM or change the PIN Diagnostics View the device information and view the modem status Settings Allow y...

Page 45: ...he Internet Status page gives you the following information Connection status Network connected to Connection technology Whether or not you are roaming The current profile The number of bytes received and transmitted The duration of the current connection TCP IP The TCP IP section of the Internet Status page gives you the following information about your MiFi 3352 3372 Local IP address Subnet Mask...

Page 46: ...wn Internet Profiles Page This page allows you to select edit and create profiles used with your service provider To select a different profile Use the drop down menu to select another profile name and click Apply To edit an existing profile or to create a new profile Select an existing profile from the Profile list and click Edit Internet Profile NOTE The default profile cannot be edited If the M...

Page 47: ...vider may or may not require all of these fields APN Access Point Name Username optional Password optional Authentication Type None PAP or CHAP Click Apply Click the Return to Profile List link Ensure that your new profile displays in the drop down window and click Apply ...

Page 48: ... bar The SIM page opens SIM Page The following steps describe how to lock unlock or change your SIM lock code Enter the current PIN password for the SIM Choose Lock SIM and click Apply OR Choose Unlock SIM and click Apply OR Choose Set new PIN PIN entry boxes will appear on the page Enter a new PIN in both boxes and click Apply ...

Page 49: ...Model model name or number of the device Modem Firmware Version current version of the internal software firmware IMEI the International Mobile equipment Identity for this modem The IMEI is a 15 or 17 digit number used to identify an individual mobile station on a GSM or UMTS network This number is associated with the device and does not change with the SIM Internet Diagnostics The Internet Diagno...

Page 50: ... provider s network automatically whenever it is turned on There are multiple options for auto connect Home Network Your MiFi 3352 3372 only auto connects to the home network when it is on Home and Roaming Network Your MiFi 3352 3372 connects to any available network when it is on IMPORTANT Additional charges may apply for international roaming Please consult your network operator Select the auto ...

Page 51: ...options Automatic It scans for 3G signals and looks for GPRS EDGE signals if it cannot locate 3G GPRS EDGE Only It only looks for GPRS EDGE signals 3G Only It only looks for 3G signals Select the access method and click Apply Manual Network Selection Check this box if you want to manually select your mobile broadband network ...

Page 52: ...r Menu Choose Router from the menu bar Select one of the following Port Filtering Create a list of applications that are allowed to access the Internet Port Forwarding Create a list of applications that are allowed to access your computer from the Internet You might use this if you have an FTP server on your system or play certain online games TCP IP See your MiFi 3352 3372 IP address and MAC addr...

Page 53: ...ect common applications to allow access to the Internet and set up custom applications for access to the Internet To set port filtering for standard applications Open the page Select the Enable Port Filtering checkbox Select the check boxes for the applications you want to allow access to the Internet Click Apply NOTE The device uses standard ports for these applications If you have applications t...

Page 54: ...e port numbers up to five ports or port ranges and the protocol TCP UDP or both used by outgoing traffic Open the page Select the Enable Port Filtering checkbox Click Custom Applications The Custom Applications page opens Enter a name for the application and click the Ports link The Ports for Application entry area overlay the page ...

Page 55: ...age Click Apply on the Port Filtering page 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 u...

Page 56: ...Wi Fi Client field Click Apply IMPORTANT Port forwarding creates a security risk and should be disabled when not required TCP IP The TCP IP page allows you to view the local WLAN IP address and the MAC address for your MiFi 3352 3372 Opening the Page Choose Router TCP IP from the menu bar The TCP IP page opens TCP IP Page This page gives you the following status information about your device Local...

Page 57: ...ocal IP address to a new device joining your network such as a wireless printer or additional laptop Without DHCP Server enabled you will have to assign static IP addresses to all devices on your network Select or deselect the checkbox to enable or disable the DHCP server and click Apply VPN Passthrough enable VPN Passthrough is required if you are going to connect to a VPN such as to your office ...

Page 58: ...nu System Status Power Management Password System Settings System Menu Choose System from the menu bar Select one of the following Status to view information about your device and a system log Software Update to update the software Power Management to set power saving modes Password to set the administrative password Settings to set the interface language and date and time formats ...

Page 59: ...owing Manufacturer Novatel Wireless Model Number Serial Number Access Point Firmware Version Router Firmware Version Modem Firmware Version Kernel Version SDK Version Web User Interface Version User Agent Version Restart Reboot You can restart your MiFi 3352 3372 from this page Click Restart Reboot to reset your MiFi 3352 3372 as if you turned the power off then on again IMPORTANT Your Internet an...

Page 60: ... a package or bundle file to update your software Opening the Page Choose System Software Update from the menu bar The Backup Restore page opens Software Update Page Click Choose File to upload a software update file Power Management Your MiFi 3352 3372 can turn itself off when it is idle and running on battery power The Power Management page allows you to set the timing for when your MiFi 3352 33...

Page 61: ... from Never to 60 minutes Password The Password page allows you to change the administrative password that gives access to the browser interface Opening the Page Choose System Password from the menu bar The Password page opens Password Page This page allows you to create a new administrative password Type your current password in the Current Password box Enter the new password must have 4 to 64 ch...

Page 62: ...nable the system log from this page The system log is used for troubleshooting and should usually be left disabled Opening the Page Choose System System Settings from the menu bar The System Settings page opens System Settings Page GPS Startup You can determine when GPS service starts Never On power up On Wi Fi client connection On client connection to MiFi UI ...

Page 63: ... to use from the list Select the Date Time format you want to use from the list You can choose between 24 and 12 hour time display and European dd mm yyyy and U S mm dd yyyy date formats Select the Temperature units you want to use from the list Select the Measurement units you want to use from the list Select the Numeric Format you want to use from the list Click Apply ...

Page 64: ...Overview Common Problems and Solutions Using the Master Reset Button Troubleshooting 4 ...

Page 65: ... wireless coverage extends to your current location Ensure the SIM card is correctly installed Ensure the battery is fully charged When properly installed your MiFi device is a highly reliable product Most problems are caused by one of these issues System resources required by your MiFi device are being used by other devices Network coverage is unavailable due to coverage area or an account or net...

Page 66: ...with your account Reorient your MiFi device If you are inside a building or near a structure that might block the signal change the position or location of the device For example try moving your MiFi device 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 Ensure the battery is properly seated in the device Ensure the battery i...

Page 67: ...tworks 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 The LED is flashing red See the complete list of LED states See LED States on page 7 The SIM card might be locked Enter your PIN code when prompted If you enter...

Page 68: ... my MiFi device Open the MiFi Landing page The battery status icon is displayed in the upper right corner of the window For more detailed information login and choose Internet Diagnostics Then click Modem Status Where can I find my IMEI number Log in to the MiFi Home page Go to Internet Diagnostics How do I check the available space on the microSDHC card Log in to the MiFi Home page Go to Applicat...

Page 69: ...r MiFi device to your computer and you are not prompted to install the drivers they have already been installed When the drivers are installed and your MiFi device is connected a new network adapter appears in the Network Connections control panel 1 Click Start Control Panel Network Connections 2 A new network connection labeled NovatelWireless Ethernet Adapter appears NOTE For best results instal...

Page 70: ...push the button Make sure your MiFi device is powered on Locate the master reset button on the back of the device next to the label Insert a paper clip into the hole and hold the button down for five 5 seconds until the LED goes off Your list of wireless networks will now show the original default network when you first configured your device Connect to your MiFi device again and reconfigure it Yo...

Page 71: ...Product Specifications Regulatory Safety Hazards Proper Battery Use and Disposal Limited Warranty and Liability Product Specifications and Regulatory Information 5 ...

Page 72: ...P WPA WPA2 security DHCP server NAT NAPT DNS support VPN pass through Battery Size Removable rechargeable Li ion battery 3 7V 1530 mAh Interface Type micro USB port microSDHC slot SIM socket 1 8V and 3 0V standard USIM Technology Bands Technology HSUPA HSDPA GPRS EDGE Band Designation Tri band HSUPA HSDPA 900 1900 2100 MHz Quad band GPRS EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Transmit Band HSUPA Up to 5 76 Mb...

Page 73: ...28 We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The product herein has the CE marking applied to it in 2010 The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex III or IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involveme...

Page 74: ...ing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and Industry Cana...

Page 75: ...ion in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Novatel Wireless NOVATEL WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL GENERAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF T...

Page 76: ...hicles 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 in any area where medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be su...

Page 77: ...nly 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 a...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...Glossary 6 ...

Page 80: ...tors might switch to LTE instead 802 11 b g n A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2 4 3 6 and 5 GHz frequency bands Access Point A device that allows wireless communication devices to connect to a wireless network using a standard such as Wi Fi APN Access Point Name The APN is an alphanumeric string that identifies the particular network service that is being accessed These are used by GP...

Page 81: ...stem A radio based navigation system that allows users to determine their location The device uses satellite data to calculate its position Commonly used in mapping and navigation systems Hotspot A Wi Fi 802 11 access point or the area covered by an access point Used for connecting to the Internet Hot Swappable The ability to safely remove and replace a component for example a memory card or USB d...

Page 82: ...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 Router A device that directs traffic from one network to another SIM Subscriber Identification Module 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 ...

Page 83: ... protocol for 802 11 networks Superseded by WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity Any system that uses the 802 11 standard developed 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 dev...

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