Inseego NVWMIFI7000 MiFi Wireless Hot Spot Router with 2G/3G/4G/WLAN capabilities User Manual
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OVERVIEW USING YOUR MiFi’s TOUCHSCREEN MANAGING YOUR MiFi MANAGING YOUR ADMIN WEBSITE TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT SPECS AND REGULATORY GLOSSARY 7000 user guide ©2017 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Novatel Wireless, Inc. Patents and Licenses For a complete list of all Novatel Wireless patents, visit www.novatelwireless.com/about/contact-us. Software License Proprietary Rights Provisions: The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Novatel Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless’ suppliers. Although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Novatel Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless’ suppliers. The disassembly, decompilation, and/or Reverse Engineering of the software drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law. 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Novatel Wireless Revision History Part Number 90026xxx Revision R1 Description FCC - initial release FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI7000 PN: 90026xxx_FCC_UG_MiFi7000_Bell_21 Mar 2017 Please visit www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device. Date 21 Mar 2017 Contents Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About MiFi 7000’s Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caring for Your MiFi 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About Your MiFi 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Charging Your MiFi 7000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your MiFi 7000 to Charge Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Caring for Your MiFi 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Replacing the 4G LTE SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning Your MiFi On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to Your MiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 13 13 Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 About this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connected Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 MiFi Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Managing Your MiFi Admin Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Managing Your MiFi Using the Admin Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 About this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Accessing the MiFi Admin Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Changing Your MiFi Admin Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting GPS Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Managing Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Editing a Connected Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Blocked Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Checking Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Managing MiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Wi-Fi Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The MiFi tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Advanced Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Checking Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Managing MiFi Share Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 About MiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MiFi Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 4G LTE Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technology/Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proper Battery Use and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 73 74 75 77 77 78 80 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 iii 1 Overview Overview About Your MiFi 7000 Power Management Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Verizon MiFi 7000®. With the MiFi 7000 you can access 4G LTE networks for faster apps, uploads and downloads. Connect up to 15 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles and more* - and experience download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G*. The MiFi 7000 is also backwards compatible to 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when you need it most. Package Contents The Verizon MiFi 7000 package includes: •• •• Pre-installed 4400mAh Standard Lithium Ion Battery •• Pre-installed 4G LTE SIM Card (4FF) •• QuickCharge Charger •• Type A to Type C USB Cable •• Wireless Brochures System Requirements •• Compatible with all major operating systems •• Works with the latest versions of browsers, including Android™, Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Internet Explorer®, Safari™ and Mobile Safari™. To use Wi-Fi mode, your computer or other device needs Wi-Fi capability and Internet browser software. If your computer does not have Wi-Fi capability you can use Ethernet over USB tethering. Your MiFi 7000 must have proper data service to function. About MiFi 7000’s Internet Connection With LTE you can get the speed you require to work efficiently outside the home or office. You can connect to the Internet, access your corporate intranet, check your email and download attachments at speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G*. 4G Mobile Broadband with LTE* •• Download: typical download speeds of 5-12 Mbps. •• Upload: typical upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps. Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac •• 802.11a uses the 5.0 GHz frequency with a bandwidth up to 12 Mbps. •• 802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth up to 12 Mbps. Caring for Your MiFi 7000 Like any electronic device, the MiFi 7000 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Novatel Wireless recommends the following guidelines: •• Protect the MiFi 7000 from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures. •• Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 7000; they might cause the MiFi 7000 to potentially overheat and they might alter the performance of the antenna. •• Store the MiFi 7000 in a safe place when not in use. Average download speeds of 5-12 Mbps/average upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps. Actual throughput speed and coverage may vary. About Your MiFi 7000 ➊➊ ➋➋ ➌➌ ➎➎ ➍➍ ➊➊ ➋➋ ➌➌ ➍➍ SIM Card Slot (4FF) — The SIM card is pre-installed here. ➎➎ Color Touchscreen (2.4 in) — Displays device status, data usage, and number of users connected. Swipe left/right/up or down to access available menu options. Universal Charging Port (Type A USB) — Use to charge one additional wireless device. Power Button — Powers the MiFi 7000 on and off. QuickCharge Port — Use to connect the QuickCharge charger, Internet over USB-C, and MiFi Share file sharing via mass storage. ➑➑ ➏➏ ➏➏ ➐➐ ➑➑ ➐➐ Battery Compartment — The battery is pre-installed. Battery Removal Divot — Insert a fingernail here and lift to remove the battery. Master Reset Button — Use to reset the Jetpack back to factory settings. Status Indicators DISPLAY ICON DESCRIPTION No icons The MiFi 7000 is powered off or not receiving power, or the screen is in power-saving mode. Network Signal Strength Network Signal Strength Indicator. More bars indicate more signal strength. Activity Indicator Data is being transferred between the mobile network and your MiFi 7000. Roaming Roaming indicator. Wi-Fi Indicator Your MiFi 7000 Wi-Fi network in turned ON. Messages You have unread messages. Connected Devices Shows the number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your MiFi 7000. Battery Charge Indicator - Green The battery is fully charged. Battery Charge Indicator - Red There is no battery installed. Battery Charge Indicator - Red The battery is low and needs to be recharged for the MiFi 7000 to continue operation. Battery Charge Indicator - Red the battery is critically low and the MiFi 7000 will shut down unless the battery is connected to the charger. Battery AC Charging Indicator - Black Displays when the MiFi 7000 is connected to the AC charger. Battery USB Charging Indicator - Grey Displays when another device is connected to the MiFi 7000 and charging via a USB cable. OTHER ICONS SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, there is no SIM card installed. SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, your SIM is locked. Real-time data usage meter will not display. SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, there is a SIM error. Check to be sure your SIM card is properly installed. Settings Tap the icon to display settings options, including Wi-Fi, screen timeout, audio on/off, audio alerts, and network technology. Universal Charging Tap the icon to display Universal Charging status. Options include Available, Charging, or Not available. Software Update Scroll and select the icon to display the current SW version, and to download and install an update. MiFi Share USB Mass storage device in use. About MiFi 7000 Tap the icon to display Internet connection status and MiFi 7000 information, including model, SW version, wireless number, IMEI, and battery level. Help Tap the icon to display MiFi 7000 Admin website connection instructions, Advanced Features, WPS, Unlock SIM, and Tips. Power Management Charging Your MiFi 7000 IMPORTANT Before you use your MiFi 7000, be sure to charge the battery for at least three hours to ensure a full initial charge. When fully charged, the battery has up to 24 hours of life. To charge the battery: ➊ ➋ Connect the USB end of the QuickCharge charger into the charging port of the MiFi 7000. Plug the other end of the wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon will turn solid green. Before using your MiFi 7000, read the battery safety information in the "Safety Hazards" section of this guide. (See Proper Battery Use and Disposal on page 192.) CAUTION! Use only batteries and chargers with your MiFi 7000 that have been approved by Novatel Wireless for optimal performance and safe operation. Using Your MiFi 7000 to Charge Other Devices The universal charging port allows you to charge an additional device such as a phone or tablet, using your MiFi 7000. To charge an additional device: ➊ ➋ ➌ Slide the port shield to expose the USB universal charging port. Connect the USB cable to the device to be charged. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the Universal Charging port on the MiFi 7000. To check your MiFi 7000’s battery level, from the Home screen, tap Menu > Universal Charging. NOTE From this screen, you can also tap Universal Charging to see an animation showing how to connect and charge a phone or other device using the Universal Charging port. Current Charging Availability Instruction Animation Instruction Animation Instruction Animation Replacing the Battery To remove and replace the battery: ➊➊ Insert your fingernail in the battery removal groove at the top edge of the universal charging door, then lift and remove the battery cover. Set the cover aside. ➋➋ Insert your finger into the battery removal divot and lift the battery out of the battery compartment. ➌➌ Align the gold contacts on the new battery with the gold contacts on the MiFi 7000 and gently slide the battery into place. ➍➍ Replace the cover by setting it on the MiFi 7000 where the notches align, then press on the cover until it clicks into place and is flat across the entire bottom surface. Battery Tips WARNING ! Always use only approved batteries and chargers with your MiFi 7000. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-approved batteries and/or chargers. •• Do not use sharp objects or use excessive force to remove the battery or to access the battery well, this may damage the MiFi 7000 and the battery. •• The battery discharges more rapidly as additional devices access your MiFi 7000. •• Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. •• New batteries 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 -20°C (4°F) or above 60°C (140°F). •• Never leave the MiFi 7000 in an unattended vehicle where it can get too hot or too cold. •• 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 to purchase a new battery. IMPORTANT Whenever you remove or insert the battery, ensure your MiFi 7000 is not connected to any device or power source. Never use tools, knives, keys, pens or any type of object to force the door open or to remove the battery. Using any of these types of objects could result in puncturing the battery. Replacing the 4G LTE SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number and important information about your wireless service. Your MiFi 7000 comes with the SIM card and battery already installed. To remove the 4G LTE SIM card: ➊➊ ➋➋ Lift to open the SIM Card access cover located on the top left side of the MiFi 7000. Push the SIM Card toward the SIM Card slot to release, then carefully slide the card backwards to remove. NOTE Should your 4G SIM card be lost or damaged, contact your network operator. To install a new 4G LTE SIM card: ➊➊ ➋➋ Lift to open the SIM Card access cover located on the top left side of the MiFi 7000. ➌➌ ➍➍ Hold the card with the gold-colored contact points facing down. If necessary, remove the SIM card from the outer card, being careful not to touch the goldcolored contacts. Insert the SIM card into the slot. The SIM card MUST remain in the SIM card slot when in use. CAUTION! Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. 10 2 Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen Turning Your MiFi On and Off Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen Turning Your MiFi On and Off •• To turn your MiFi on, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. •• To turn it off, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.. •• To wake the MiFi display, press and release the Power button. Connecting to Your MiFi You can use the MiFi as a wireless mobile hotspot to connect your computer and up to a total of 15 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the mobile broadband network. To connect to your MiFi: ➊➊ Turn on your Wi-Fi enabled device and your MiFi. The MiFi will broadcast its own wireless network and name. Tip! The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your device and software. See your device’s User Guide for more information. ➋➋ When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi Network password. The MiFi Home screen should now show an additional connected device. Your Wi-Fi enabled device is now connected to the Internet. ➌➌ You can view or change MiFi settings by connecting to the MiFi Admin website at http:// my.MiFi or http://192.168.1.1. IMPORTANT Charge the battery completely before you connect your computer to your MiFi. (See Power Management.) 12 Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen From the MiFi’s touchscreen, you can check your MiFi’s status, view your current data usage, see WiFi and Connected Devices details, and more. The Home Screen The Home screen lets you see what your MiFi is doing at a glance. MiFi Status Number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your MiFi Wi-Fi On/Off Menu MiFi Home Screen At the top of the screen, you’ll see status indicators for network signal strength traffic activity , unread system messages , roaming , and battery , data The Data Usage section shows how much of your monthly data you’ve used and how much time is left until the next billing cycle. NOTE If SIM Lock is turned on, or if another device is connected to the Universal Charging port and being charged, the Data Usage meter won’t be shown. Scroll and tap the Data Usage icon to view your current data usage details. Unlock SIM Retrieve Data Usage 13 Data Usage Display The middle of the screen shows you if Wi-Fi is on or off, and how many devices are connected to your MiFi’s Wi-Fi network. Your Wi-Fi Name and Password are next. For information on changing your Wi-Fi Name and Password, see (See Managing MiFi Settings.). Tap Menu to Open Menu Options Swipe Up/Down to Desired Option 14 Tap to View Desired Option 3 Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen About this Chapter Wi-Fi Connected Devices MiFi Settings Messages MiFi Share Software Update About MiFi Help Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen About this Chapter You can manage, monitor, and customize your MiFi settings directly on the MiFi’s touchscreen, or by using the MiFi Admin website. In this chapter, we will show you what features you can manage on your MiFi’s touchscreen. For website instructions, including features that can only be managed on the website, see Chapter 4, Managing Your MiFi Using the MiFi Admin Website. For general instructions on using your touchscreen, see Chapter 2, Using your MiFi’s Touchscreen. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi allows you to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF, and select your Primary and Guest Network settings. ➊➊ ➋➋ From the Home screen, select Menu > Wi-Fi. Select Wi-Fi to display the Wi-Fi options. •• Select Network Selection to select your Primary and Guest Network settings. NOTE Use the Guest Network to temporarily share Internet access with guests. It creates a separate Wi-Fi network with a different name and password, and provides the same configuration options as the Primary network. Users on the Guest network are isolated from users on your primary network. You can choose to use the Guest Network under either the 2.4 GHz Band or 5 GHz Band or don’t select either band to turn it off. •• Select Wi-Fi Name/Password to display your current Primary and Guest Network Wi-Fi Name and Passwrd settings. •• Select Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to allow compatible Wi-Fi devices to easily connect to your MiFi’s Primary or Guest network. Tap Menu Select Wi-Fi Select Wi-Fi option 16 Display Wi-Fi Option Details Connected Devices From the Home screen, tap the number of Wi-Fi enabled devices currently connected to your MiFi networks to see the Connected Devices screen. From here you can tap Primary Network, Guest Network or USB Tethering to see the DNS and MAC details for each device connected to the MiFi, and to block or unblock each device. You can also tap to see a list of Blocked Devices and unblock devices from that screen. Tap Menu Select Connected Devices Select Network Display Device Details MiFi Settings You can change various MiFi Settings or reset your MiFi to the original factory settings. From the Home screen, tap Menu > Settings, then choose from one of the following to see the options for that setting: •• Audio Alerts •• Screen Timeout •• Network Technology •• Sleep Mode •• Factory Reset •• Advanced Settings •• Airplane Mode or Stealth Mode Tap Menu Select Settings Select Desired Setting 17 Display Setting Options Messages To see important messages from Verizon about your MiFi and your account, from the Home screen tap Menu > Messages. •• Swipe to scroll through your messages. •• Tap to Delete any messages you don’t want to keep. Tap Menu Select Messages Tap Delete to Delete Message Tap < to Return to the Menu MiFi Share MiFi Share lets you share files and folders with connected devices on the MiFi’s Wi-Fi network when a USB mass storage device is connected to the USB C port. To set-up your MiFi settings: ➊➊ ➋➋ From the Home screen, tap Menu > MiFi Share. Select your desired option and tap the ON/OFF button to turn the setting ON or OFF. NOTE To see instructions on how to access shared folders, sign in to the MiFi Admin Website and go to MiFi Share > How do I access the shared folders? Tap Menu Select MiFi Share Select Content to Share 18 Select Access and Access Type Software Update Software Update allows you to view the current software version and when the last check was made for updates, lists available updates, and provides an update history. You can also download and install a new update using your MiFi device. To check for a Software update: ➊➊ On the Home screen, tap Menu and select Software Update to display the current Software and Configuration versions. Tap Check for Update to check for the latest Software version available. ➋➋ ➌➌ If an update is available, you can choose to download and install the update using your MiFi. Tap OK to return to the Software Update page. Software Update option Select Yes to Check Checking for New Version Update Status About MiFi About MiFi displays information about your MiFi, including Internet and roaming status, model and version, wireless and IMEI number, and battery charge level. ➊➊ On the Home screen tap Menu, then select About MiFi to display model number, software and configuration versions, and wireless number. ➋➋ Swipe up or down to see the IMEI, battery level, internet status, technology, network, signal strength, SNR, and roaming status. About MiFi Option Internet Connection Status 19 MiFi Details Help You can get help right from your MiFi’s touchscreen. ➊➊ On the Home screen, tap Help to open the Help screen options. Help options include MiFi Admin Website, Guest Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Tutorial, Unlock SIM, Universal Charging, MiFi Share and GPS. ➋➋ Swipe up/down to highlight the desired Help option, then press to display option choices and information. ➌➌ Tap < to return to the Menu screen, or the Home icon to return to the Home screen. Help Option Select Help Option MiFi Admin Website Help Guest Wi-Fi Help Wi-Fi Protected Setup Help Welcome Tutorial Help Select Help Option Unlock SIM Help 20 4 Managing Your MiFi Admin Website About this Chapter Accessing the MiFi Admin Website The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen Changing Your MiFi Admin Password Setting GPS Options Managing Connected Devices Checking Data Usage Managing MiFi Setings Checking Messages Managing MiFi Share Settings About MiFi Getting Help Managing Your MiFi Using the Admin Website About this Chapter In this chapter, we will show you how to manage your MiFi using the MiFi Admin website. From the MiFi Admin website, you can customize settings including Wi-Fi settings, passwords, GPS options, and more. You will also find links to the My Verizon website and other online tools to help you get the most out of your MiFi. NOTE For instructions on managing your MiFi using it’s touchscreen, see Chapter 3, Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen. Accessing the MiFi Admin Website To connect to the MiFi Admin website: ➊➊ Connect your Wi-Fi ecapable device to the MiFi. (See Connecting to Your MiFi for more information.) NOTE You must be connected to your MiFi’s Wi-Fi network to access the Admin website. ➋➋ Open a web browser on your connected device and enter http://my.MiFi/ or http://192.168.1.1. ➌➌ Click Sign In in the upper right corner of the screen and sign in with your MiFi Admin password. When you first get your MiFi, this will be the same as your Wi-Fi password. My MiFi Home 22 The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen My MiFi Home allows you to quickly access commonly used links and all available menu options for your MiFi. My MiFi Home contains the following quick link menu options: •• My Account & Tools has convenient links to the My Verizon website, a coverage map, data calculator, and trip planner. •• Help & Support has links to Wireless Workshops, the Community Forum, and the Hetpack Device Support Page & User Guide. Changing Your MiFi Admin Password The Admin Password is used to sign in to Settings. The default Admin password is admin. To change your Admin Password: ➊➊ Under Manage My MiFi on the Admin website Home screen, click Change my MiFi Admin Password. ➋➋ Enter your current Admin password in the Enter current password box, then click Continue. 23 MiFi Settings - Change MiFi Admin Password ➌➌ ➍➍ ➎➎ Enter your new password in the Enter new password box. Re-enter your new password in the Confirm new password box. Select a security question from the drop down menu. MiFi Settings - Select MiFi Security Question 24 ➏➏ Enter the answer to the selected security question in the Answer Security Question field. MiFi Settings - Answer Security Question ➐➐ Click Save Changes. NOTE The next time you sign in to MiFi Settings, you will need to use the new password. Setting GPS Options To configure your MiFi GPS settings: ➊➊ ➋➋ Under Manage My MiFi on the Admin website Home screen, click Set GPS Options. Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to activate the MiFi location services and show the GPS Agreement. MiFi Settings - GPS 25 ➌➌ Select the desired option from the Turn off drop down menu. The choices are Always on or Turn off on power down. GPS - Turn Off Options ➍➍ To use GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA), click the Turn on GPS over Wi-Fi checkbox. NOTE NMEA is a standard method of providing a GPS data stream in Windows and other computing platforms. If this check box is selected, when connected via a USB cable, a NMEA (serial) port is available to applications that can use a NMEA stream. GPS - Download GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers ➎➎ ➏➏ Click Download GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers and follow the instructions. Click Save Changes. 26 Managing Connected Devices The Connected Devices page lets you view, edit, and block devices that are currently connected to your MiFi and also unblock devices. For the Primary Network and Guest Network, you can see the IP Address, MAC Address, and Link Local of all devices connected to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi network name is displayed after the heading. You can also see information on Blocked Devices, including the name and MAC address of any blocked devices. MiFi Connected Devices The Primary Network and Guest Network sections list all devices connected to your MiFi via Wi-Fi including: •• Change Max Wi-Fi Connections — Allows you to set how many devices can simultaneously connect to the MiFi’s Wi-Fi network. •• Type — The first column indicates the type of connected device. You can use the Edit option to set or change the type. If the type has not been set, no icon is displayed. Once you set the device type, an appropriate icon is displayed. •• Name — This will show either the default hostname of the connected device or the name you choose using the Edit option. •• Edit option — Allows you to change the name of any connected device. •• Connection Type — Displays an icon to indicate the connection type for each connected device. •• IP Address — The IP address of the connected device. •• Link-Local — If the connected device supports IPv4 (for devices connected to the Primary Network) or IP6 (for devices connected to the Guest Network, the Link-Local IP4 or IPv6 address is displayed. •• MAC Address — The MAC Address is a unique network identifier for this connected device. •• Block — Allows you to prevent a specific device from connecting to the MiFi. 27 Editing a Connected Device To edit a connected device: ➊➊ Click the pencil tool. A page opens allowing you to edit a connected device. MiFi Connected Devices - Edit ➋➋ Select the appropriate change from the Connected Devices dropdown menu. MiFi Connected Devices - Select Device Type ➌➌ Click Save to finish editing the device. MiFi Connected Devices - Accept Changes 28 Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices To change the maximum number of connected devices: ➊➊ Click Change Max Connections on the Connected Devices page. Change Maximum Number of Connected Devices ➋➋ The MiFi Settings Wi-Fi page opens. Select the number of devices from the Maximum Wi-Fi connected devices dropdown menu. Change Maximum Number of Connected Devices ➌➌ Click Save Changes. 29 Blocked Devices The Blocked Devices section lists any devices you have blocked. Note that since these devices are not currently connected, and are blocked from connecting, they do not have an IP address. Instead, they are identified by their name and MAC address. Click Unblock to unblock a previously blocked device, freeing it to connect again. The unblocked device is deleted from the Blocked Devices list, and will reappear in the Connected Devices list when it connects. Checking Data Usage Click Data Usage on the Menu panel to see the Data Usage page, including your current estimated data usage, as well as links to the My Verizon website, data calculator, and trip planner. MiFi Data Usage NOTE Roaming charges or roaming minutes may not be included in your estimate. Credits and adjustments to your account may not appear until your next billing statement, and may not be reflected in your current balance. Payments are applied to your account on the same day they are made. 30 Managing MiFi Settings The MiFi Settings page allows you to make administration password and preference changes; obtain software update information; backup and restore files to your MiFi; and set GPS preferences. The MiFi Settings page is devided into 3 tabs: •• Wi-Fi •• MiFi •• Advanced The Wi-Fi Tab From the Wi-Fi tab, you can manage your MiFi’s Wi-Fi settings. This tab is divided into 3 sections: •• General •• Primary Network •• Guest Network General From the General Wi-Fi settings, you can turn your MiFi’s Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi Connections Settings, and customize Band Settings. To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF, just use the switch and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen. MiFi Settings General 31 To select or turn off Band Settings for the Primary and Guest networks, use the dropdown menus for 2.4 GHz Band and 5 GHz Band under Network Selection. Choose Off, Primary network, or Guest network and then click Save Changes. To select or turn off Band Settings for the Primary and Guest networks: To change the maximum number of Wi-Fi devices that can connect to the MiFi (the default is set to 15), make your selection from the Max Wi-Fi Connections dropdown menu and click Save Changes:Click Save Changes to accept and activate the setting. To customize the Band Settings: ➊➊ Click on the 2.4 GHz Band Settings or 5 GHz Band Settings link to display the available Band Settings options. ➋➋ Make your Mode, Channel, and Bandwidth selections from the dropdown menus and then click Save Changes. 32 Primary Network From the Primary Network settings, you can change your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password (Key), select the type of security, and turn Options ON/OFF for your primary network. To change the Primary Network Wi-Fi Password (SSID) enter the new Wi-Fi name into the field and then click Save Changes. To change the type of Wi-Fi security for the Primary Network, choose an option from the Security dropdown menu and then click Save Changes. 33 To change the Primary Network Wi-Fi Password (Key), enter the new password into the field or click Generate New Key. Then click Save Changes. To turn Options, such as Broadcast Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and WPS, ON/OFF for the Primary Network: ➊➊ Click the Options link to display available options. Options currently turned ON will display with a checkmark in a red box. ➋➋ Click the checkboxes to turn options ON or OFF and then click Save Changes. Guest Network The same settings described above for the Primary Network are available for the Guest Network.. 34 The MiFi tab From the MiFi tab, you can change the MiFi admin Password, select device preferences, check current software version and available updates, backup your MiFi settings, and set GPS preferences. This tab is divided into 5 sections: •• MiFi Admin Password •• Preferences •• Software Update •• Backup and Restore •• GPS MiFi Admin Password From the MiFi Admin Password settings, you to display, hide and/or change the Admin Password. Display or Hide the Admin Password Set the switch to ON or OFF to show or hide your Admin Password on the MiFi’s touchscreen. Then click Save Changes. Show MiFi Admin Password 35 Change the Admin Password To change your Admin Password: ➊➊ Type your current password in the Current Admin Password field and click Continue to open the Change MiFi Admin Password screen. MiFi Admin Password Security ➋➋ Type your new password in the New Admin Password field and Confirm new Admin Password fields.. ➌➌ Select a security question from the dropdown menu and enter your answer in the Answer security question field. ➍➍ Click Save Changes. MiFi Admin Password NOTE MiFi backup files can only be opened with the Admin Password that was in use when the file was created. (See Backup and Restore for more information.) 36 Preferences From Preferences settings you can: •• Allow Settings Changes — Turn on to allow settings to be changed from the MiFi display. •• Allow Reset Button — Turn on to allow settings to be changed from the MiFi display •• Universal Charging — Use this feature to charge your cellphone or similar device. •• Device Preferences — Allows you to set the behaviour of the MiFi. •• Notifications — Allows you to turn ON/OFF listed notifications. •• User Preferences — Allows you to customize the date, time, distance and number formats. MiFi Settings - MiFi Preferences 37 Software Update From Software Update settings, you can manage: •• Current software version— Displays information for the current software version, date of last check for updates and the number of updates currently available. •• Checked for New System Update — Displays the date of the last software update. •• Last System Update — Displays the software update history. MiFi Settings - Software Update 38 Backup and Restore From the Backup and Restore settings you can: •• Backup — Allows you to save your MiFi settings to your computer. You must enter your Admin Password in the Admin Password field and click Download to save settings to your computer. •• Restore — Allows you to upload a previously saved backup file from your computer to your MiFi. Click Browse and select a file, then enter the Admin Password you were using when the backup file was saved in the Admin Password field and click Restore Now. •• Restore to Factory Defaults — Allows you to restore all settings on your MiFi to the factory default values. Click Restore Factory Defaults to restore all such settings. If prompted for a password, use the default Admin Password which is admin. •• Restart MiFi — Use to restart your MiFi. •• Shutdown MiFi — Use to shutdown your MiFi. MiFi Settings - MiFi Backup and Restore 39 GPS GPS settings include the following: •• GPS ON/OFF — Use this control to turn ON/OFF the GPS feature. •• Turn off — Allows you to set when the GPS receiver will turn off, once it is on. •• GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA) — Allows you to download and install the GPS over Wi-Fi driver to your computer. MiFi Settings - MiFi GPS To turn GPS ON: ➊➊ ➋➋ Slide the ON/OFF button to ON. Read the GPS Agreement and click Confirm. MiFi Settings - MiFi GPS Turn ON 40 When GPS is turned on a map will show your current location. NOTE By default, your GPS setting will return to off whenever you turn off your MiFi, requiring you to repeat the steps above to turn GPS on again. To keep the GPS setting turned on so that GPS starts when you turn on your MiFi, tap Turn off on power down (located just above the map) and select Always on from the dropdown. MiFi Settings - Active GPS 41 To activate GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA): ➊ ➋ ➌ Click GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA). ➍ ➎ Open the driver .exe file and follow the installation instructions. Click the Turn ON GPS over Wi-Fi checkbox. Click Download GPS over Wi-Fi Drivers and select the appropriate driver from the list of available drivers. Save the driver to the desired location on your computer. Click Save Changes to finalize and accept the new GPS settings. MiFi Settings - MiFi GPS download GPS over Wi-Fi Drivers 42 The Advanced Tab The Advanced tab includes settings for networks, manual DNS, SIM, firewall, MAC filter and LAN settings, as well as options for configuring port filtering and forwarding applications. IMPORTANT! Changing the MiFi's Advanced settings can adversely affect stability, performance and security of the MiFi. MiFi Settings - Advanced Settings Warning To access the advanced settings, click Continue. The Advanced tab is devided into 8 sections: •• Networks •• Manual DNS •• SIM •• Firewall •• MAC Filter(See MAC Filter on page 49.) •• LAN •• Port Filtering •• Port Forwarding MiFi Settings Advanced - Networks 43 Networks From Networks settings, you can manage: • Cellular Data — Allows you to turn off cellular data to prevent all internet traffic from using the MiFi mobile broadband connection. • Preferred network technology — Allows you to select the network technologies which will be used. The choices are Global, LTE only, and LTE/UMTS/GSM. • Content Delivery Optimization (CDO) — Provides better download performance for a single user. • Show Advanced Settings — Click to display or change the following: » 4G LTE APN — Displays the network carrier APN » GSM/UMTS/HSPA APN — Use only when a non-Verizon SIM is inserted. MiFi Settings Advanced Networks - Cellular Data ON 44 To turn off cellular data and prevent all internet traffic from using the MiFi mobile broadband connection: ➊ ➋ Slide the Cellular Data ON/OFF button to OFF. Click Confirm on the Confirm warning pop-up window. NOTE All internet connections will be immediately terminated when you click Confirm. Turn Cellular Data OFF Confirmation To change your preferred network technology: ➊ Select the desired network technology from the dropdown menu. Choose from Global, LTE only, and LTE/UMTS/GSM. ➋ Click Save Changes. To turn on Content Delivery Optimization for better download performance for a single user: ➊ ➋ Click the Content Delivery Optimization checkbox. Click Save Changes. To display or change the Networks Advanced Settings: ➊ Click Show Advanced Settings. The 4G LTE APN displays the pre-configured APN and should not be changed unless you have a corporate account with your own APN. ➋ If you are using a non-Verizon SIM, enter the APN in the GSM/UMTS/HSPA APN field. 45 Manual DNS The MiFi automatically selects a Domain Name Server (DNS). From the Manual DNS settings, you can select up to two DNS (Domain Name Server) IP addresses. MiFi Settings Advanced - Manual DNS To manually select a Domain Name Server: ➊➊ ➋➋ ➌➌ ➍➍ Click the box next to Enable manual DNS. Enter the IP address for the first DNS in the DNS 1 IP address field. Enter the IP address for the second DNS in the DNS 2 IP address field, if applicable. Click Save Changes. 46 SIM In the SIM settings, you’ll find settings and information about the MiFi’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card inside your MiFi can be locked with a PIN code for additional security. If locked, the PIN code must be entered before the MiFi can connect to the Internet. SIM settings include: •• SIM PIN Lock feature — If ON, the PIN lock has been turned on, and the SIM PIN must be entered in order to connect to the mobile network. If OFF, the PIN lock feature is not turned on, and the SIM PIN is not required. •• SIM status — Indicates the current status of the SIM card. Possible values include: •• Ready — This is the normal state. The SIM PIN is not used. •• PIN Locked — The SIM PIN must be entered before you can use the mobile network. •• PUK Locked — The PUK for the SIM must be entered in order to continue. The PUK can be obtained from your service provider. •• Unlocked — The SIM PIN is needed, but has already been entered. •• No SIM — No SIM was detected. If you do have a SIM, check that it is inserted correctly. •• SIM Error — A SIM was detected, but it did not respond as expected, and cannot be used. •• Desired action — Allows you to turn the PIN lock feature ON/OFF. •• Enter current PIN — Type the desired PIN in the Enter current PIN field. The default PIN is 1111. IMPORTANT! Entering an incorrect PIN will lock the SIM. The default PIN is 1111. MiFi Settings Advanced - SIM Remember to Save Changes if you change any settings. 47 Firewall The MiFi firewall determines which Internet traffic is allowed. Firewall settings include: •• VPN Passthrough — Turns ON/OFF the VPN feature and allows or disallows connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel. •• If ON, this feature allows VPN clients to connect through the MiFi to remote VPN Servers. Normally, this option should be turned on. •• If OFF, VPN clients are not allowed to connect. •• IPv6 Transparent Mode — Allows connected devices to be accessible from the Internet. •• DMZ (IPv4) — Allows the connected device specified as the DMZ IP address to receive all traffic which would otherwise be blocked by the firewall. •• DMZ (checkbox) — Use the checkbox to turn ON/OFF the DMZ feature. •• DMZ IP Address — Enter the IP address of the connected device you wish to become the DMZ device. MiFi Settings Advanced - Firewall Remember to Save Changes if you change any settings. 48 MAC Filter The MAC Filter allows you to specify which devices can access the MiFi Wi-Fi network. ON/OFF — Turns the MAC Filter ON/OFF. Before turning on, make sure that the Allowed Devices list is not empty. When turning on, any Connected Device which is not in the Allowed Devices list will immediately be disconnected. •• Refresh — Use to refresh the screen and delete any unsaved changes. •• Add Device — Use to add a new device to the devices list. •• Save Changes — Use to activate and save new settings. MiFi Settings Advanced - MAC Filter To add a device to the device list: ➊➊ ➋➋ ➌➌ ➍➍ ➎➎ Click Add Device and enter the device name in the Name field. Select the device type from the Type dropdown menu. Enter the MAC Address in the MAC Address field. Select the Blocked and/or MAC Address Filter check box as required. Click Save Changes. 49 LAN From LAN settings, you can manage your MiFi’s network. These settings include: • IPv4 • IP address — The IP address for the MiFi. • Subnet mask — The subnet mask network setting for the MiFi. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. If you change the LAN IP Address, make sure you use the correct Subnet Mask for the IP address range containing the LAN IP address. • MAC address — The Media Access Controller (MAC) or physical address for the MiFi. • Turn On DHCP server — The Turn On DHCP Server checkbox turns the DHCP Server feature on or off. Normally this should be left turned on. • Start DHCP address range at — The start range of IP addresses reserved for use by the MiFi's DHCP server table. • DHCP address range — The current range of IP addresses reserved for use by MiFi's DHCP server table. If a device with a static IP address wants to connect to MiFi 7000Ls network, the static IP should be outside of the DHCP address range. Most devices do not have a static IP. • DHCP lease time — Use to determine how often connected devices must renew the IP address assigned to them by the DHCP server. Normally this is left at the default value, but if you have special requirements you can change the value. • IPv6 • Enable IPv6 — The Enable IPv6 checkbox turns ON/OFF the IPv6 feature. • Link-Local address — Displays the local address when IPv6 is turned on. Remember to Save Changes if you change any settings. 50 MiFi Settings Advanced - LAN Port Filtering Port Filtering allows you to block outgoing Internet connections and permit only allowed applications to access the Internet. You can also customize a list of allowed applications which permits only certain programs to connect to the Internet. Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to turn on Port Filtering. When the feature is turned on you must select a port filtering application in the Applications list to allow that application to connect to the Internet. For example, if you select VPN in the Applications list but do not select HTTP, you can connect to a VPN server but you cannot connect to a web page using your Internet browser. Port Filtering settings include: •• Applications — Turn on each port filtering application that needs to be able to access the Internet by checking the box next to one or more applications. When port filtering is turned on, all other applications are blocked. •• Custom Applications — You can define your own applications, and then turn them ON/ OFF as needed. To define an application, you need to know the outgoing ports used by the application. •• Add Custom Application — Use to define your own applications, and then turn them on or off as needed. Remember to Save Changes if you change any settings. 51 MiFi Settings Advanced - Port Filtering To select the applications you want to allow: ➊➊ Mark the checkbox to the left of the application. The choices are Email (POP3, IMAP, SMTP), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and Telnet. ➋➋ Click Add Custom Application to add a new custom application to the list of allowed applications. You can define and turn on custom Port Filtering applications. You need to know details of the traffic used and generated by the applications you wish to define. NOTE The Add Custom Application option is only available when port filtering is turned ON. You can add up to ten custom applications. The Custom Port Filtering page uses check boxes to turn on port filtering for custom applications. Similar to the Applications list, you must turn on custom applications so they can connect to the Internet. ➌➌ Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by outgoing traffic for the custom application being added in the Start Port field. ➍➍ Enter the end of the range of port numbers in the End Port field. If the port is a single port instead of a range, type the same value for both the Start Port and the End Port. ➎➎ Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) used by each port range from the Protocol dropdown menu. ➏➏ ➐➐ Click Save Changes to activate and save any changes made to the custom applications. Select the Delete checkbox next to any custom application you wish to delete and click Save Changes. 52 Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows incoming traffic from the Internet to be forwarded to a particular computer or device on your Wi-Fi network. Normally, the built-in firewall blocks incoming traffic from the Internet. Use Port Forwarding to allow Internet users to access any server you are running on your computer, such as a Web, FTP, or E-mail server. For some online games, Port Forwarding must be used in order for the games to function correctly. Port Forwarding settings include: •• ON/OFF — Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to activate Port Forwarding. •• Default Applications — The IP address for the selected application. Choose from DNS, FTP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, SNMP Telnet and TFTP. •• Custom Applications •• Add Custom Application — Allows you to define your own applications. Once defined, these applications can be turned ON/OFF in the same way as pre-defined applications. MiFi Settings Advanced - Port Forwarding Remember to Save Changes if you change any settings. 53 Checking Messages Click Messages on the Menu panel to see Verizon system messages. From here you can delete messages individually or all messages at one time. Unread messages are marked with a red message icon MiFi Messages To delete existing messages: ➊ To delete one message at a time, click the garbage can icon for each message you want to delete. MiFi Messages - Delete 54 ➋ To delete all messages at one time, click Delete All Messages at the bottom of the page. MiFi Messages - Delete All 55 Managing MiFi Share Settings Click MiFi Share on the Menu panel to see and manage your MiFi Share settings. ➊➊ To be prompted to share a USB Mass Storage device when connected to your MiFi, slide the MiFi Share ON/OFF button to ON. ➋➋ To display instructions on how to access the share folders, click on the How do I access the shared folders? link. ➌➌ To allow users to share the MiFi touchscreen and change settings, slide the Show MiFi Share in the Touchscreen Menu ON/OFF to ON. ➍➍ To select content to share settings, select either All folders and files or specified top-level folders from the Content to Share dropdown menu. ➎➎ To select access type settings. select either Read-write or Read-only from the Access Type dropdown menu. ➏➏ ➐➐ To specify network access, mark the appropriate Network Access checkbox. Click Save Changes to activate and save your settings. MiFi MiFi Share 56 About MiFi Click About on the Menu panel to see detailed information about your MiFi. This information is divided into 4 tabs: •• Internet Status •• MiFi Info •• Diagnostics •• Logs Internet Status In the Internet Status tab, you’ll find: Internet Status •• Status — The status of the Internet connection, usually Connected or Disconnected. •• Network name — The name of the network to which this MiFi is currently connected. •• Technology — The type of technology used to connect to the Internet. •• Time connected — How long the MiFi has been connected to the network. •• Transmitted — The amount of data sent to the network. •• Received — The amount of data received from the network. IPv4 •• IP Address — The IP address for the MiFi. •• Mask — The subnet mask network setting for the MiFi. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class “C”) networks. If you change the LAN IP Address, ensure you use the correct Subnet Mask for the IP address range containing the LAN IP address. •• Gateway — The address of the server used to access the Internet. •• DNS — The address of the Domain Name Server (DNS). IPv6 •• IP address — The IP address for the MiFi. 57 About MiFi - Internet Status MiFi Info The MiFi Info tab contains detailed information about your MiFi icluding: •• Manufacturer •• Model •• My MiFi version •• Configuration version •• Software Components: •• MiFi OS version — The MiFi operating system (OS), including its components, version. •• Modem FW version — The current modem firmware version. •• Wi-Fi FW version — The current Wi-Fi firmware version. •• Web UI version — The web user interface version. •• Display UI version — The current user interface version. •• PRI version — The configuration version currently applied to the MiFi. 58 About MiFi - Internet Status Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab shows information about the MiFi firmware and other system-level information. You can also view the system log. This tab is used mostly for troubleshooting and is not required for normal operation. The Diagnostics page contains the following information: • Modem • 4G LTE Network • 3G Network • Field Test Modem Modem information includes: •• Phone number (MDN) — The Phone Number or Mobile Directory Number (MDN) is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular data service. •• MEID — The Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular modem. •• IMEI — The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for the MiFi. •• IMEISV — The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) combined with an approval number for the MiFi. •• FW version — The modem firmware version. •• SIM status — Status of the SIM card. If the SIM card is missing, or this field indicates some form of SIM error, the MiFi will not be able to connect to the mobile network. 59 •• ICCID — The ID number assigned to the SIM Card. •• MIN (MSID) — The Mobile Identification Number (MIN) or Mobile Station ID (MSID) is the number associated with the home service provider and the wireless phone number. •• ESN — The Electronic Serial Number, which is either blank or a pseudo-ESN which is not guaranteed to be unique for devices that use an MEID. •• Home SID — System identifier for the home network. •• ERI version — The Enhanced Roaming Indicator version that is currently installed. •• PRL version — The version of the Preferred Roaming List (PRL), which tells the modem which non-home carrier towers should provide roaming coverage. 4G LTE Network About MiFi Diagnostics - Modem The 4G LTE Network section has the following options: •• Status — Status of the network (Disabled, Not available, or Available). •• Network operator — The vendor that currently provides wireless access. •• Signal strength — Indicates the signal strength for LTE. •• SNR — A measure of signal quality; the higher the number the better the signal. About MiFi Diagnostics - 4G LTE Network 60 GSM/UMTS/HSPA Network The GSM/UMTS/HSPA Network information includes: •• Status — Status of the network (Disabled, Not available, or Available). •• Network operator — The vendor that currently provides wireless access. •• Technology — The current technology in use for the GSM/WCDMA/HSPA network. Possible values, from slowest to fastest are GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, and HSPA+ DC. •• PLMN ID — The name and/or ID of the Public Land Mobile Network. •• Cell ID — The value identifies the cell tower currently in use. •• RSSI — Indicates the RSSI for the GSM/UMTS/HSPA signal. RSSI is a measure of signal strength in decibels, relative to one milliwatt. •• Roaming — Indicates if the current connection is a roaming connection. Field Test Click Field Test to see a list of low-level network parameters which can be helpful for technical support staff when they troubleshoot network connectivity issues. About MiFi Diagnostics - Field Test 61 Logs From the Logs tab, you can turn logs ON/OFF, and to delete system logs. NOTE Logs record various operations and are used for troubleshooting and are not needed for normal MiFi operation. About MiFi Diagnostics - Field Test Turn on Logs To turn on system logs on or off, click the Turn on logs checkbox and then click Save Changes: MiFi Logs - Turn On 62 Delete System Log To delete a system log: ➊ ➋ Select the checkbox next to Turn on logs. Select the appropriate time period for the deletion of system logs from the dropdown menu next to Delete system log.The choices are after 1 - 4 days. If the system log is full, then the oldest data is discarded, regardless of this setting. About MiFi Logs - Set Delete System Log ➌ Click Save Changes. 63 Getting Help The Help page provides links to detailed information about using your MiFi and the MiFi Admin Website, as well as links to access MiFi Advanced Features. The Help Support section provides links to Quick Links, Self-Service Support, and Customer Care. The Help page contains the following menu options: •• Help (See Internet Status on page 105.) •• Support (See MiFi Info on page 58.) MiFi Help 64 5 Troubleshooting Overview Common Problems and Solutions Technical Support Overview When properly installed, the MiFi is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues: •• System resources required by the MiFi are being used by other devices. •• Network coverage is unavailable due to coverage area, an account problem, or a network problem. The following tips can help solve many common problems encountered while using the MiFi. First Steps •• Make sure you are using the MiFi in the correct geographic region. •• Ensure that your wireless coverage extends to your current location. •• Ensure you have an active data plan. IMPORTANT Before contacting support, be sure to restart both your computer and your MiFi 7000, and ensure that your SIM card is inserted correctly. 66 Common Problems and Solutions The following are some common problems and solutions. My MiFi just powered off without my pressing the power button. Why? This may occur under any of the following circumstances. •• Pressing the Master Reset button •• MiFi automatically restarting after configuration changes •• Switching profiles •• Restoring the configuration settings •• Battery depletion To restore battery power, follow these steps. ➊➊ ➋➋ Manually press and hold the power button to turn it back on. If the battery is depleted, charge the MiFi with the wall charger. How do I reset the MiFi back to factory settings? The master reset button is in a small hole located on the bottom of the MiFi, underneath the battery cover. This button returns the MiFi to factory settings, including re-setting the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password. To reset the MiFi, follow these steps. ➊➊ ➋➋ Place one end of an unfolded paper clip into the master reset button hole. Press the reset button with the unfolded paper clip until the display shows "MiFi Powering Off" (about five to six seconds), then your MiFi will restart. WARNING! Resetting your MiFi overwrites ALL existing settings. If the Wi-Fi settings change, you will lose this connection, and need to reconnect using the new settings. 67 How do I reset the Access Point and Router settings back to factory settings? To reset the access point and router settings, follow these steps. ➊ Connect to the MiFi Admin Website (http://my.MiFi or http://192.168.1.1) and go to MiFi Settings > MiFi > Backup and Restore. ➋ The Backup and Restore page has a Restore to Factory Defaults button. This button resets all Access Point and Router settings to their factory default values. All existing settings are lost. (See Backup and Restore on page 71). No service is available. •• Reorient your device. If you are inside a building or near a structure that may be blocking the signal, change the position or location of the device. For example, try moving your device close to a window. •• You are outside your coverage area, or there may be a problem with your account. Check with your network operator. The MiFi has no power or the device screen does not display when the power button is pressed. •• Make sure the battery is properly seated in the device. •• Make sure the battery is fully charged. Plug in the AC charger for at least 3 hours. I forgot my Wi-Fi Password. •• Tap Wi-Fi Name/Password to display your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password. I forgot my MiFi Admin website Password. •• Select Help > MiFi Admin website to display the MiFi Admin website URL and Admin Password. 68 I cannot connect to my MiFi. •• Make sure the Network Signal Strength indicator displays at least one bar and that the type of network is displayed on the MiFi’s Home screen. •• Make sure your Windows Wi-Fi adapter/Mac AirPort is turned on. (Refer to your computer’s Help if you need assistance.) ➊➊ Open your wireless network connection list: Windows: Right-click icon and select View Available Networks. Mac: Pull down list from AirPort icon. ➋➋ Windows: Click Connect. Mac: Select the network name. When your device is connected to the network, the Connected Devices icon in the status bar will show a connected device. I see the network name but cannot connect to my MiFi. •• Go to Wi-Fi Name/Password to check that you are using the correct Wi-Fi password. How do I disconnect from the network? From the MiFi device: •• To disconnect from the Wi-Fi network, select Settings > Wi-Fi > Turn Off. From the MiFi Admin website: •• Click Sign Out. How can I find out how many users are connected to my MiFi? From the MiFi touchscreen: •• Check the Connected Devices icon in the status panel on the Home page of your MiFi. The number of connected devices is displayed to the right of the icon. 69 From the MiFi Admin website: •• Check the Connected Devices icon in the status panel on the My MiFi Home page. The number of connected devices is displayed to the right of the icon. To get detailed information on connected and block devices, click Connected Devices on the navigation panel. How can I get detailed information about the devices that are connected to my MiFi? From the MiFi touchscreen: ➊➊ Select Connected Devices > Wi-Fi Devices to display the type, name, and IP address of each device connected to the MiFi Network. ➋➋ Select Connected Devices > USB Tethering to display the type, name, and IP address of any device connected to the MiFi via the Universal Charging port. ➌➌ From the MiFi Admin Website, click Connected Devices on the Menu panel to see more detailed information for connected devices. How do I check the firmware version installed on my MiFi? •• Select Software Update to display the current version installed. To check for new update, select Software Update > Next > Yes. 70 How do I check the battery level of my MiFi? •• Check the battery icon on the status panel on the Home page of the MiFi device. How do I turn off my MiFi? •• Press and hold the Power button until the display shows MiFi Powering Off. How can I tell that my MiFi is still on after the device screen goes off? •• When the display is off (sleep mode) and the MiFi is turned on, the blue Power indicator on the front panel of the MiFi blinks. Power Indicator 71 6 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information Product Specifications Regulatory Statements Wireless Communications Limited Warranty and Liability Safety Hazards Proper Battery Use and Disposal Product Specifications General Name: Model: Approvals: Weight: Dimensions: Display Default SSID Battery •• Size •• Time required for full charge •• Usage Chip Set: Interface Type: Memory: MiFi® 7000 MIFI7000 FCC (North America), ISED (Canada) 152g / 5.36 oz 109 mm x 67 mm x 18 mm, 4.29 in x 2.64 in x 0.71 in 2.4 in color touchscreen LCD MiFi7000-XXXX 4400 mAh 3 hours (when not in use) Up to 24 hours QUALCOMM® MDM9640 Type C USB Port for Quick Charge charging port, Internet over USB, content access Type A USB port, used by Universal Charging feature RAM = 128MB, LPDDR FLASH = 256MB, NAND Technology/Frequency Bands Technology: Band Designation: Bands: LTE, HSPA+/UMTS, GPRS/EDGE CAT 9 LTE w/3-Carrier CA LTE – B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B17/B20/B28/B29 HSPA+, /UMTS – B1/B2/B5/B8 GPRS/EDGE: Wireless Network – Wi-Fi Mode B2/B3/B5/B8 sGPS/XTRA capable Real simultaneous Dual Band 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac 2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz 73 Environmental Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Battery Charging Relative Humidity Drop: Electrostatic Discharge Vibration Stability: -10° C to 55° C (x°F to xx° F) -30° C to 70° C (x° F to xx° F) 0° C to 40° C (x ) The device shall be fully operational up to a maximum of 93% relative humidity (non-condensing). The device accessories (battery and charger) shall withstand drop from 1.5m onto hard surface (stone, concrete, metal) without mechanical, electrical, or functional damage, except for slight scratches or mars. The housing will withstand drop from 1.25m onto hard surface stone, concrete, metal) without mechanical, electrical, or functional damage, except for slight scratches or mars The device shall be able to withstand the following ESD: 8kV contact / 15kV air discharge. The device shall be able to withstand the following vibration profile: 10-2000Hz, 1.5G acceleration, 3 axes. 74 Regulatory Statements Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC – United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s user manual. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. • This device may not cause harmful interference. • 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 WARRANTY. THE MiFi MODEM IS FACTORY TUNED. NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED. CONTACT NOVATEL WIRELESS TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE. FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Novatel Wireless, Inc. may void your authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: The Radio Frequency (RF) emitter installed in your modem must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, unless specifically authorized by Novatel Wireless Technologies. 75 RF Exposure Content Equipment Authorization FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI7000, ISED IC ID: 3229A-MIFI7000 This device is authorized for use in mobile and portable applications. This product has been evaluated for SAR and meets the FCC Guidelines for exposure to radio waves. For better signal reception, coverage range and data throughput, do not place the router near any physical obstruction, including in a pocket or in close proximity of any object. For RF Safety, a mandatory minimum of 10 mm (1 cm) should be maintained between the device and any part of a human body when using the device. Increasing the separation between the device and the body will result in better reception and reduced exposure to radio energy. ISED Canada RSS This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. ICES-003 Compliance: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) RF Exposure Guidance: This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device is authorized for use in mobile and portable applications. This product has been evaluated for SAR and meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for exposure to radio waves. For better signal reception, coverage range and data throughput, do not place the router near any physical obstruction, including in a pocket or in close proximity of any object. For RF Safety, a mandatory minimum of 10 mm (1 cm) should be maintained between the device and any part of a human body when using the device. Increasing the separation between the device and the body will result in better reception and reduced exposure to radio energy. RF exposition orientation : Cet équipement est conforme avec Industrie Canada limites d’exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé . Ce dispositif est autorisé pour une utilisation dans les applications mobiles et portables . Ce produit a été évalué pour SAR et répond aux directives d’Industrie Canada pour l’exposition aux ondes radio . Pour une meilleure réception du signal , zone de couverture et le débit de données , ne pas placer le routeur près d’une obstruction physique , y compris dans une poche ou à proximité de tout objet . Pour la sécurité des RF , un minimum obligatoire de 10 mm ( 1 cm) doit être maintenue entre l’appareil et une partie d’un corps humain lors de l’utilisation du dispositif . L’augmentation de la distance entre l’appareil et le corps se traduira par une meilleure réception et une exposition réduite à l’énergie radio . 76 Wireless Communications IMPORTANT Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data occasionally can be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path. Although data loss is rare, the environment where you operate the modem might adversely affect communications. Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading. Fading is caused by several different factors including signal reflection, the ionosphere, and interference from other radio channels. Novatel Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the MiFi device, or failure of the MiFi 7000 device to transmit or receive such data. Limited Warranty and Liability Novatel Wireless, Inc. warrants for the 12-month period immediately following receipt of the Product by Purchaser that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The exclusive remedy for a claim under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Novatel Wireless’ option, of defective or non-conforming materials, parts or components. The foregoing warranties do not extend to (I) non conformities, defects or errors in the Products due to accident, 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 nonconformities in the Product due to modifications, alterations, additions or changes not made in accordance with Novatel Wireless’ specifications or authorized by Novatel Wireless, (III) normal wear and tear, (IV) damage caused by force of nature or act of any third person, (V) shipping damage, (VI) service or repair of Product by the purchaser without prior written consent from Novatel Wireless, (VII) products designated by Novatel Wireless as beta site test samples, experimental, developmental, reproduction, sample, incomplete or out of specification Products, or (VIII) returned products if the original identification marks have been removed or altered. 77 Safety Hazards Do not operate the MiFi in an environment that might be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger, specifically: Areas where prohibited by the law Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always turn off the host device when instructed to do so, or when you suspect that it might cause interference or danger. Where explosive atmospheres might be present Do not operate your device in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere might exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions. Users are advised not to operate the device while at a refueling point or service station. Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. Potential locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, 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 in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near any equipment that might be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device must be turned off. The device can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure that the modem is turned off prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls. While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some countries, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense. 78 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Electrical and electronic devices are 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. 79 Proper Battery Use and Disposal IMPORTANT In event of a battery leak: • Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice. • Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed. • Communicate the appropriate steps to be taken if a hazard occurs. Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data occasionally can be lost or delayed. Please review the following guidelines for safe and responsible battery use. •• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred. •• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert a foreign object into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard. •• 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 a metallic or conductive object to contact the battery terminals. •• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. •• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. •• Battery usage by children should be supervised. •• Avoid dropping the MiFi or battery. If the MiFi or the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. •• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. 80 7 Glossary Glossary ● 3G — Third Generation. 3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony technology. 3G telecommunication networks support services that provide an information transfer rate of at least 200 kbit/s. However, many services advertised as 3G provide higher speed than the minimum technical requirements for a 3G service. 3G finds application in wireless voice telephony, mobile Internet access, fixed wireless Internet access, video calls and mobile TV. ● 4G LTE — Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution. LTE is a standard for wireless data communications technology and an evolution of the GSM/UMTS standards. The goal of LTE is to increase the capacity and speed of wireless data networks using new DSP (digital signal processing) techniques and modulations that were developed around the turn of the millenium. A further goal is the redesign and simplification of the network architecture to an IP-based system with significantly reduced transfer latency compared to the 3G architecture. The LTE wireless interface is incompatible with 2G and 3G networks, so that it must be operated on a separate wireless spectrum. ● 802.11 (a, b, g, n) — A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. ● ● bps — Bits per second. The rate of data flow. Broadband — High-capacity high-speed transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than conventional modem lines. Broadband channels can carry video, voice, and data simultaneously. ● DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Software found in servers and routers that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to clients logging into an IP network. ● ● DHCP Server — A server or service with a server that assigns IP addresses. ● DNS — Domain Name System. A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. Firmware — A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually contains o A Wi-Fperating code for the device. ● GB — Gigabyte. A multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. Usage depends on context. When referring to disk capacities it usually means 109 bytes. It also applies to data transmission quantities over telecommunication circuits. ● Hotspot — A Wi-FI (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting to the Internet. ● HTTP — Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web over the Internet. ● IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An international technical/professional society that promotes standardization in technical disciplines. 82 ● IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in LTE networks to identify the device. It is usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code. ● IP — Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a network. ● ● IP Type — The type of service provided over a network. IP address — Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP network). ● ISP — Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the service carrier, an ISP provides Internet connection service. (See Network Operator) ● ● Kbps — Kilobits per second. The rate of data flow. LAN — Local Area Network. A type of network that lets a group of computers, all in close proximity (such as inside an office building), communicate with one another. It does not use common carrier circuits though it can have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks. ● MAC Address — Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers. This is also known as the physical or hardware address. ● ● Mbps — Megabits per second. The rate of data flow. MSID — Mobile Station IDentifier. A number for a mobile phone that identifies that phone to the network. These numbers are carrier specific. ● Network Operator — The vendor who provides your wireless access. Known by different names in different regions, some examples are: wireless provider, network provider, and service provider. ● ● Network Technology — The technology on which a particular network provider's system is built. Port — A virtual data connection used by programs to exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical connection. The port is specified by the port number. ● Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote devices to connect to a specific computer within a private LAN. ● Port Number — A 16-bit number used by the TCP and UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP host. Certain port numbers are standard for common applications. ● PRL Preferred — Roaming List. A list that your wireless phone or device uses to determine which networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator specific). ● Protocol — A standa rd that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between computing endpoints. ● Proxy — A firewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected) network with its own IP address for all traffic passing through it. — ● Router — A device that directs traffic from one network to another. 83 ● SIM — Subscriber Identification Module. Found in LTE and 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. ● ● SSID — Service Set IDentifier. The name assigned to a Wi-Fi network. ● USB — Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer, mobile modem, etc. USB connectors may be used for data transfer or charging. ● USB Port Types — The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socket, and peripheral devices have a cable with a Type A plug. Peripherals that do not have an attached cable have a square Type B socket on the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug. Ports and connectors are available in different sizes (for example, standard, mini, and micro). ● VPN — Virtual Private Network. A secure private network that runs over the public Internet. Commonly used to connect to an office network from elsewhere. ● WCDMA — Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. An air interface standard found in 3G mobile telecommunications networks. The most-commonly used member of the UMTS family. ● WWAN — Wireless Wide Area Network. A public network that extends beyond architectural, geographical, or political boundaries (unlike a LAN, which is usually a private network located within a room, building, or other limited area). ● 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. TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The set of communications protocols used for the Internet and other similar networks. WPA/WPA2 — Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks from the Wi-Fi Alliance. 84
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