User guide

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created. If you need further instructions, please go to the online User Guide for the MiFi
2200 browser that can be found at www.sprint.com/support on this device’s landing
page.
Q: What does the Home page of the browser for the MiFi 2200 provide to the user?
A:
1. Profile currently in use
2. Network Name (also known as SSID)
3. Security method in use
4. Number of users currently connected to the device
5. IP address and mask of the wireless browser interface
Note: to change WiFi settings, use the “WiFi Menu”.
Q: How does the user of the MiFi 2200 choose a profile?
A: The browser interface allows the user to select or modify a profile to use while browsing.
The MiFi 2200 has three available profiles:
1. Secure – the profile you will use most of the time. User can set up this profile with
the security measures you need to use your device safely.
2. Temporary Hotspot – this profile allows the user to set up a temporary hotspot for
their workgroup (maximum of 5) to all go online using this MiFi 2200.
3. Open – a completely unsecured profile that should be avoided.
Please go to the online MiFi 2200 Mobile Interface User Guide for more instructions.
This UG can be found at: www.sprint.com/support on this device’s landing page.
Features/Capabilities
Q: What is NovaSpeed and how do I use it?
A: NovaSpeed is a patent-pending technology from Novatel Wireless that is exclusive to
Novatel Wireless devices. This technology delivers dramatically improved performance
when using multiple Internet applications concurrently, resulting in an enhanced
customer experience with wireless data.
Q: Is there any GPS Local Search capability with the MiFi 2200?
A: Yes as long as the GPS function is not disabled. If GPS is disabled, go to the GPS menu
to enable it. Once the GPS status changes from “Searching” to “Acquired”, you can use
that screen to search for Sprint stores, restaurants, banks, hotels, gas stations and
coffee shops or a specific address.
Q: How will the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection affect the data
transfer speed of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200?
A: Since a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection increases the amount of data being
transferred for security purposes, the average data transfer speed will be reduced by its
use. The amount of degradation in the data transfer speed will depend upon the level of
security/encryption in place and may be reduced by consulting the IT administrator in
charge of your VPN.
Q: How can I improve overall performance when using my MiFi 2200?
A: When accessing your corporate network: