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Configuring Wi-Fi Mode
The MiFi Settings Web-based User Interface (MiFi Settings) is used to configure the MiFi 4510L
device for Wi-Fi mode. In Wi-Fi mode, there is no USB connection from your computer to the MiFi
4510L device; the connection to the MiFi 4510L device is wireless using Wi-Fi.
IMPORTANT
The device must be activated before you configure Wi-Fi mode. See
Activate
Your Device
on page 18.
The battery must be fully charged before you configure Wi-Fi mode. See
Remove the Tab and
Charge the Battery
on page 16.
Configure Security for the MiFi 4510L Device
The MiFi 4510L device comes from the factory with security enabled. A sticker on the back panel
includes the name of the wireless network (SSID) and the network password. You can change the
security settings with the MiFi Settings Wi-Fi screen. See
Wi-Fi
on page 32.
Connect to MiFi Settings
➊
➊
Turn on your computer and turn on the MiFi 4510L device.
The MiFi 4510L device’s LED should be solid green or blue, indicating the device is in service
and ready to connect. The MiFi 4510L device broadcasts its own wireless network.
➊
➋
On your computer, use the Wi-Fi manager (Windows) or the AirPort menu bar icon
(Mac OS X) to connect wirelessly to the the MiFi 4510L device wireless network.
Tip!
The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your operating system and whether you
use the native application or third-party software.
Generally you click an icon in the Windows notification area where you can select
View Available
Wireless Networks,
or click the Airport icon in the menu bar on a Mac. If you are unfamiliar with
wireless networking on your computer, consult the computer help system.
➊
➌
Connect to the network name found on the sticker on the device. The name includes
MiFi4510L.
➊
➍
Open your browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar. Then press the Enter or
Return key.
The Welcome screen opens. See
Welcome
on page 27.
➊
➎
Type the password admin in the Login field in the upper right corner of the window.
The Welcome screen changes to the Home screen. See
Home
on page 30.
For more information about MiFi Settings, see “Configuring MiFi Settings” on page 26.
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