Verizon MIFI MiFi 2200 User's Guide

Mobile Broadband / NationalAccess !!MiFi™ 2200 – Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Product user guide

9Components  Power Button/Power Button LED: Powers on and o the device. The LED indicates power, battery status, and roaming activity. [See LED Sta

10LED StatesService Status LEDLED Color Status DescriptionNo lightO, and the Power Button LED is also oThe device is powered o or otherwise is not

11Power ManagementYour device will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source. • Battery — The battery lasts for up to four hours. Char

12Battery TipsWARNING ! Use only batteries and chargers with your device that have been approved by your service provider or by Novatel Wireless. Alw

13Caring for Your DeviceLike any electronic device, the device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Verizon Wireless recommends the

Accessing the NetworkUsing the Device for the First TimeConguring WiFi ModeUsing the Device After Setup is CompleteAccessing the User GuidesUsing MiF

15Accessing the NetworkThe Verizon Wireless MiFi2200 supports Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband and NationalAccess service for a superior wireless da

16Using the Device for the First TimeIMPORTANT Do not connect MiFi 2200 to a USB hub, as it might not provide sufficient power.To get started, follow t

17Insert and Charge the BatteryIMPORTANT Before you use your device, be sure to charge the battery for at least 2.5 hours to ensure a full initial ch

18  Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at least two and a half hours.CAUTION! Use only bat

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19  MiFi 2200 is powered on automatically and begins charging.IMPORTANT The recommended minimum distance between you and the device is 8 inches. Ext

20Install the SoftwareIMPORTANT Installation must be performed within a Mobile Broadband and/or NationalAccess coverage area.Before installing your n

21Set Up the SoftwareSet up the software (Windows)   Turn on MiFi2200. [See Power MiFi 2200 On and O (page 19).] Be sure both LEDs are green.IMPORT

22If your device was already activated prior to installing VZAccessSM Manager and you are in a broadband coverage area, the software connects to the V

23If your device was already activated prior to installation of VZAccess Manager and you are in a broadband coverage area, the software connects to th

24Activate Your DeviceIMPORTANT MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless to function.Activation must be performed within a Mobil

25Properly Remove the Device from Your ComputerIMPORTANT Be sure to disconnect from the network and quit VZAccess Manager before you remove the devic

26Conguring WiFi ModeThe MiFi Settings Web-based User Interface (MiFi Settings) is used to congure MiFi2200 for WiFi mode. In WiFi mode, there is n

27Using the Device After Setup is CompleteMiFi2200 has two modes: Mobile Broadband with USB Cable mode or WiFi mode. Mobile Broadband with USB Cable

28WiFi ModeYou can use MiFi2200 as a wireless hotspot to connect your computer and/or (up to a total of ve) other WiFi enabled devices to the mobile

ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Overview.

29Setting Up a Temporary HotspotYou can use the device to set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of ve connections to your MiFi2200 at one ti

30Accessing the User GuidesThe User Guides can be easily accessed after VZAccess Manager is installed. Your device includes the following User Guides:

Conguring MiFi SettingsWelcomeHomeWiFiLANPasswordMAC FilterPort FilteringAdvanced SettingsCong FileDiagnosticsPort ForwardingPower ManagementMiFi Se

32Conguring MiFi SettingsYou can congure the WiFi settings on your device using the easy-to-use MiFi Settings Web-based User Interface (MiFi Setting

33WelcomeThe Welcome screen is the rst screen you see after connecting and prior to logging in. It contains status information about MiFi2200 but do

34Status BarThe Status Bar at the top of the screen contains information about the mobile (3G) network connection, plus the battery status. The follow

35WLANThe WLAN section provides more information about the wireless network (also called WiFi LAN or an 802.11 network). The following information is

36HomeThe Home screen is the rst screen you see after logging in to MiFi Settings. It is similar to the Welcome Screen, but adds conguration options

37WLAN ProleMost of the WLAN settings remain the same as on the Welcome screen. [See WLAN (page 35).] The prole in use can now be changed. Select th

38WiFiThe WiFi screen is the screen you use to customize the WiFi proles.The WiFi screen has the following options. • Current Profile — The wireless (

3Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39 • Authentication — This is locked to Open Access for all proles. • Network Key — The passkey for the wireless network. The default passkey is prin

40Updating the Current ProfileTo update the current prole, follow these steps.  Keep the same prole in the Selected Prole pop-up menu.  Make chang

41ButtonsThe Update Prole button adds changes to a prole not currently in use. This does not aect the existing WiFi connection between your compute

42LANThe LAN screen gives you information about MiFi2200’s network. The screen has two sections, TCP/IP and Connected Devices.The TCP/IP section show

43The Connected Devices section shows the following information for each device connected to the network. • IP Address — The IP address for the connec

44PasswordThe Security Menu includes the Password screen.The Password screen enables you to set the administration password. This password is the pass

45MAC FilterThe Security Menu includes the MAC Filter screen.IMPORTANT Do not enable MAC filtering unless you have added your own computer’s MAC addre

46When the feature is disabled (un-checked), any device with the correct network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi passkey) can connect to the MiFi22

47ButtonsDelete Client removes a device from the Trusted Client List.Add Client adds the MAC address typed in the Add Trusted Client MAC Address eld

48Port FilteringThe Security Menu includes the Port Filtering screen.Port ltering blocks outgoing Internet connections. You can set a list of Allowed

Global Trac Counters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49Allowed ApplicationsEnable each port ltering application that needs to be able to access the Internet. When port ltering is enabled, all other app

50Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Menu includes the Advanced Settings screen.The Advanced Settings screen is divided into four sections: Access Point,

513G ModemThe Auto-connect enable checkbox enables or disables the Auto-connect feature.If this is enabled, MiFi2200 automatically connects to Mobile

52Cong FileThe Advanced Menu includes the Cong File screen.The Cong File screen provides the ability to download (back up) a copy of the congurati

53Click Upload File to begin uploading the chosen le. After upload nishes, the cong le is immediately applied, and MiFi2200 restarts.WARNING! Up

54DiagnosticsThe Advanced Menu includes the Diagnostics screen.The Diagnostics screen shows information about the MiFi2200 rmware and other system-l

553G Modem • ESN — The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular modem. • MDN — The Mobile Directo

56IMPORTANT Please note: “Data Received” and “Data Transmitted” as seen on this Diagnostics page are not representative of actual billable data usa

57Port ForwardingThe Advanced Menu includes the Port Forwarding screen.The Port Forwarding feature allows incoming trac (from the Internet) to be for

58Using Port ForwardingA number of common server applications are listed. To use any of these applications, follow this procedure:  Install the appli

OverviewComponentsPower ManagementCaring for Your DeviceGetting Started1

59Power ManagementThe Advanced Menu includes the Power Management screen.MiFi2200 can switch to a low-power Standby mode. When using battery power, s

OverviewCommon Problems and SolutionsTechnical SupportTroubleshooting4

61OverviewWhen properly installed, MiFi2200 is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues: • System resources require

62Common Problems and SolutionsThe following are some common problems and solutions.Windows only:  What if my software didn’t install automatically? 

63How do I uninstall the previously installed software?To uninstall the previously-installed software, see the following instructions.  Windows: Uni

64Technical SupportCustomer ServiceFor Customer Service while in the U.S. or Canada, dial 1-800-922-0204.Data Technical SupportFor additional informat

Product SpecicationsRegulatory StatementsWireless CommunicationsLimited Warranty and LiabilitySafety HazardsProper Battery Use and DisposalProduct S

66Product SpecicationsGeneralName: Verizon Wireless MiFi2200Model: MiFi2200 VZWApprovals: FCC (North America); CDGWeight: 58 g / 2.05 ozDimensio

67Regulatory StatementsCE MarkingThis device has been tested to and conforms to the essential regulatory requirements of the European Union R&TTE

68NOTE: The Radio Frequency (RF) emitter installed in your modem must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

6OverviewCongratulations on your purchase of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for Mobile Broadband and WiFi!This device opera

69Wireless CommunicationsIMPORTANT Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data occasionally can be lost or dela

70Safety HazardsDo not operate MiFi2200 in an environment that might be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger, specically:Areas wher

71Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Macintosh native connection software

72Proper Battery Use and DisposalIMPORTANT In event of a battery leak:• Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes. If con

Glossary6

74Glossary  3G — Third Generation. 3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony technology. The evolution of 3G technology is as follows:CDM

75  HTTP — Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web over the Internet.  ICCID — Integrated Circui

76  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 a

77  WCDMA — Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access. A 3G mobile wireless technology that promises much higher data speeds to mobile and portable wire

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7Package ContentsThe Verizon Wireless MiFi2200 package includes: • Verizon Wireless MiFi2200 • AC wall charger • Lithium-ion battery • Storage pouch

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8SoftwareWhen you connect MiFi2200 to your computer for the rst time, the software automatically installs itself on your computer. The software is i