16 Using Mobile Hotspot
Using Mobile Hotspot
Activate Your Mobile Hotspot
If the device has not been activated yet, follow the instructions below to
activate it. Depending on your state of account or how and where you
purchased your device, it may be ready to use or may need process to be
activated on your Verizon account.
• If you purchased your device at a Verizon Store, it is probably activated
and ready to use.
• If you received your device in the mail, you can activate it by clicking
My
Jetpack Home
>
My Verizon Wireless
.
Connecting to the Mobile Hotspot
You can connect your computer to your mobile hotspot using Wi-Fi.
1. Turn on your computer and mobile hotspot.
2. On your computer, use the Wi-Fi manager(Windows OS) or AirPort
menu bar icon(Max OS) to connect to the MHS291LVW wireless
network.
Note
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.
