User Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R208 Designed by Vodafone
Welcome to the world of mobile communications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 Welcome Device overview Getting started: Step 1 Getting started: Step 2 Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application screen Current network panel Mobile Wi-Fi view Storage view SMS view Account view Device status screen icons Hints and tips Glossary
Welcome The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R208 creates a personal portable WiFi zone which allows several Wi-Fi enabled devices (for example PCs, Apple® iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or mobile gaming devices such as Nintendo® DSi, Android devices including the Samsung® Galaxy Tab) to share a secure mobile internet connection.
Device overview Micro SD card slot Reset button SIM card slot Status display Power on/off Red LED Tip: To save power the display is dimmed after 10 seconds and switched off after a further 5 seconds. The red LED flashes slowly to indicate the device is on but the display is switched off. The screen can be displayed by briefly touching the power on/off button. The screen will also be displayed whenever the status of the device changes.
Getting started: Step 1 of 2 1. To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R208, you need to insert your SIM (and MicroSDHC card if you are using one for file storage and sharing) before use. SIM card Note: Once setup is complete, when connected to the R208 via USB (and you have installed the software onto your PC) you can access the R208 configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile . Wi-Fi desktop icon MicroSD card Alternatively, if you are connected over 2.
Getting started: Step 2 of 2 Tip: A double tap of the power key will show the current Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network key on the device display. 4. The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure Wi-Fi network key are engraved on the back of the device (see diagram below for location). Use the normal Wi-Fi application on your computer or device to connect. Select the Mobile Wi-Fi network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks, click Connect and enter the WPA2 password (secure Wi-Fi network key).
Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Every window in the Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application has this same standard layout. Context-sensitive help for each window is always available at the bottom of the window.
Current network panel Note: In addition to the Current network panel, there are drop-down panels for Battery status (percentage charge / battery time remaining), Wi-Fi status and Connected devices (devices currently connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R208). 6 The Current network panel appears on the right-hand side of every screen within the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application, with additional panels for battery, Wi-Fi and connected device status below.
Mobile Wi-Fi view The Mobile Wi-Fi view has four options on the Navigation bar covering device configuration: Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi, Router, and Help. IMPORTANT For an explanation on using these features either read the context-sensitive help on the relevant page, or consult the Advanced Configuration Guide, available here: www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R208 We recommend that you ensure that the Wi-Fi security settings meet your personal requirements.
Storage view Storage allows you to use the Mobile Wi-Fi R208 to upload and download files to the device, using it as a centralised storage hub for sharing files with other users or devices using the device. The Storage view has three options on the Navigation bar covering storage settings: File Storage, Sharing, and Help. For an explanation on using these features either read the context-sensitive help on the relevant page, or consult the Advanced Configuration Guide, available here: www.support.vodafone.
SMS view Note: When you select the checkbox in the title bar of the Inbox, Sent folder or Draft folder, all messages in that folder are selected. This is useful if you want to delete multiple messages. It is not possible to forward multiple messages. The SMS view has six options on the Navigation bar covering all messaging functions: Inbox, Write, Sent, Draft, Settings and Help.
Account view The Account view has three options on the Navigation bar: Account details, Account type and Help. Your account type should be determined automatically by the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device to match the inserted SIM card. Depending on the network operator, prepaid users may have the option to top-up their account and check their prepaid balance via this view. Note: The options that are displayed on the Navigation bar are dependent on the account type selected.
Device status screen icons The device status screen is constantly updated with the current status of the device and network connection. If the screen is not displayed while the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R208 is powered on (the display is dimmed after 10 seconds and switched off after a further 5 seconds to save power), briefly touch the power on/off button and the screen will be displayed. Note: A double tap of the power key will show the current Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network key on the device display.
Hints and tips The application won’t install on Windows If the software does not install, or the install progress bar keeps looping – From the Windows Start menu, select Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager – Expand ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ – Right-click ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ and select ‘Uninstall’ – If your devices are not reloaded, select ‘Scan for Hardware changes’ from the ‘Action’ menu.
Hints and tips No network can be found – Change your physical location: in a building, move closer to a window, move higher up, or go outside – Ensure the device is registered to the mobile broadband network by checking the R208 device display or by opening the Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window and checking the device is connected (indicated via the green tick) Note: If you can see the – Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar application window in – If the device is searching for a network
Hints and tips Note: If you want to re-install the software from the Mobile Wi-Fi device, you need to first delete the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Service software from your computer. – From the Windows Start menu, select Settings>Control Panel> Add or Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7) – Remove the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Service – Re-attach your Mobile Wi-Fi device to your computer using the USB cable and the software will re-install.
Hints and tips Resetting the device back to factory values – Locate the reset button – While the device is switched on, insert the end of a paper clip into the reset button hole, press the button with the clip and hold down until the Vodafone logo appears on the device screen (approximately 5 seconds) – Release the button – The device will now be reset to factory settings, including SSID, passwords and Wi-Fi security settings.
Hints and tips Using the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, smartphone, tablet – Download the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunes or the Android Market / Google Play – Click on the app icon – Sample monitor screens show below.
Glossary Bearer Communication method used for data transport over the mobile network, eg. 3G Broadband, HSPA, 3G, etc. EDGE An enhancement to the GPRS bearer offering higher speeds, although not as fast as 3G Broadband. GPRS The General Packet Radio Service is a bearer offering higher data speeds than GSM, on which it is based. GSM Global System for Mobile Communication. Home network The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM.
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