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Table of Contents Your MiFi 2200 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Section 1: Your Device’s Browser Interface . . 1 1A. Interface Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Opening the Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your MiFi 2200 Device How to Use This Guide Thank you for purchasing a Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot. This device offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, no software — configure it through your Web browser. This guide explains the use of the browser interface that allows you to configure your device as well as access its many features. The first section (page 1) gives an overview of the browser interface capabilities, tells you how to log in, and introduces the home page.
Getting More Information This guide describes the browser interface that allows you to configure the MiFi 2200. For information about setting up your device on your Sprint account, device maintenance and care, etc., consult the printed Getting Started Guide that came with your device.
Section 1 Your Device’s Browser Interface
Section 1A The Browser Interface Interface Basics Your MiFi 2200 uses a browser interface to configure the device. The browser interface lets you: 䢇 View the status of aspects of your network. 䢇 Set up wireless security, including MAC and port filtering and port forwarding. 䢇 Set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of five connections to your device without having to share your network name and network key. 䢇 Use GPS technology to search for stores, restaurants, and other locations in your area.
How to Connect to the MiFi 2200 1. Use your normal WiFi manager on your computer Initial Connection and Setup Note The battery should be fully charged before using the MiFi 2200 for the first time. When you press the power button: 䢇 The MiFi 2200 comes on and the power button LED lights up. 䢇 A solid green LED indicates the device is in service and ready to connect. to locate the MiFi 2200 wireless network.
An onscreen wizard will launch and guide you through setting up security for your MiFi 2200. Open the Browser Interface 1. Open your Web browser and enter Important Be sure to record both the administrative password and the network key that you create using the initial setup wizard. If you cancel the wizard, your network will be left unsecure (open). The wizard will re-launch every time you start the browser interface. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7.
The Home Screen The Home screen is the first screen you see after logging in to the browser interface. It is the main point of entry for all your work in the browser interface. The Menu Bar The menu bar runs horizontally along the top of the browser interface. Besides allowing you to select menu items, the menu bar also displays information about your device’s connection strength and battery level. Section 1A. Interface Basics 5 Interface Basics 3. The Home screen will open.
Home Screen Sections WiFi The Home screen is divided into three sections that you can expand or collapse. Click the solid black pointer next to the section title to expand or collapse that section.
Section 2 Interface Settings
Section 2A GPS Screen Sections GPS Settings The GPS screen is divided into three sections. You can expand or collapse the third section. Click the solid black pointer next to GPS Local Search to expand that section. ⽧ GPS Screen Sections (page 8) GPS settings allow you to enable and configure GPS searching for your device. 8 Section 2A.
Once a location fix has been made, the GPS Status section of the GPS screen gives you the following information: 䢇 Last fix — date and time of last fix 䢇 Horizontal accuracy — a measure of how close an estimate of a GPS position is to the true location 䢇 Latitude 䢇 Longitude 䢇 Altitude GPS Configuration GPS Settings GPS Status Use this section to configure the GPS settings. 1. Select the check box to turn on GPS. 2. In the Search provider list, click a search provider. 3.
GPS Local Search Tip Once the GPS status changes from “Searching” to “Acquired,” you can use search for Sprint stores, restaurants, banks, hotels, gas stations, and coffee shops or a specific address. 䊳 Click the button next to the type of business you want to search for. – or – 䊳 10 Enter a business name or an address in the search box and click Search. Section 2A. GPS Settings If the GPS status does not change to Acquired, try moving the device close to a window or outdoors.
Password Settings Create a New Administrative Password Password Settings Section 2B 1. Type your current password in the Current ⽧ Create a New Administrative Password (page 11) Password settings allow you to change the administrative password that gives access to the browser interface. Password box. 2. Type the new password (must have 4 to 64 characters) in the New Password box and then again in the Verify New Password box. 3. Click Apply. Important Record your administrative password.
Section 2C WiFi Menu WiFi Menu The WiFi menu has three components: 䢇 WiFi Profiles — to view or change settings for your Secure profile or to set up a Temporary Hotspot. 䢇 MAC Filter — to allow only certain devices to connect to the MiFi device. 䢇 Status — to view profile information, see who is connected to the device, and view the WiFi Log. You can also retrieve your Network Key from this screen.
䢇 Click WiFi Profiles on the WiFi menu to configure your secure profile or set up a temporary hotspot. 䢇 The WiFi Profile Screen The WiFi Profile screen displays the following information: 䢇 Profile — The profile currently being used. (See “Choosing a Profile” on page 14.) 䢇 Network Name (SSID) — Name of the network you are connected to. You can change the name to something more descriptive if you want, or if other devices are in use within range of yours. 䢇 802.
Choosing a Profile 䊳 Select a profile from the Profile list: Secure — This is the profile you should use most of the time. You can set up this profile with the security measures you need to use your device safely. 䡲 Temporary Hotspot — This profile allows you set up a temporary hotspot to allow others in your work area (maximum of five) to go online at the same time. 䡲 Open — This profile is not secure and should be avoided. 䡲 Setting Security You can use WEP (64- or 128-bit), WPA, or WPA2 security.
You can use the device to set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of five connections to your MiFi 2200 at one time. You will see a new (temporary) network name (SSID) and network key. In the example shown above, the temporary network name is “Sprint MiFi2200 A41 Temp” and the temporary network key is “12345.
MAC Filter Important MAC filtering allows you to limit access to your device to only those devices with a specified MAC address (a unique code assigned to hardware such as network adapters). The MAC Filter Screen The MAC Filter screen allows you enable or disable MAC filtering and to add or delete MAC addresses from the trusted client list. Do not enable MAC filtering unless you have added your own MAC address to the trusted client list. Otherwise you will be unable to access the device.
Make sure you get the MAC address for the wireless network adapter and not the Ethernet controller (NIC) if the machine has both. WiFi Status provides you with information about your wireless network. Using MAC Filtering 1. From the MAC Filter screen, type the MAC address for your computer into the Add Trusted Client MAC Address box and click Add Client. You can use either “:” or “-” as the separator (for example, 00:21:9B:1C:64:34 or 00-21-9B-1C-64-34).
The WiFi Status Screen WiFi Clients The WiFi Status screen is divided into three sections. WiFi Network The WiFi Network section of the WiFi Status screen displays the following information: 䢇 Profile currently in use. 䢇 Name of the network you are connected to. 䢇 Number of clients connected to the device. 䢇 Maximum number of clients allowed to connect to the device. You can select the maximum number connections in the Clients Allowed box. 䢇 Channel being used. 䢇 Current wireless mode.
WWAN Menu WWAN Menu The WWAN Menu has three components: 䡲 Configuration — to reactivate your device, update your PRL, or update the firmware of your device. 䡲 Diagnostics — to view the status of your connection to the Sprint network, view information about your MiFi 2200 device, and view an event log about your connections to the Sprint network. 䡲 Status — to view information about your Internet connection, to view traffic counters, and to view an Internet connection log.
Configuration The WWAN Configuration Screen Click Configuration in the WWAN menu to reactivate your device, update your PRL, or update the firmware of your device. Select from the following options on the WWAN Configuration screen: 䊳 Click Activate Device to reactivate your device for use on the Sprint network. 䊳 Click Update PRL to update your Preferred Roaming List. Tip 䊳 You should update your PRL about every three months to make sure you have the latest enhancements from Sprint.
The WWAN Diagnostic Screen Click Diagnostics in the WWAN menu to access status information about your Internet connection and the MiFi device. The WWAN Diagnostic screen is divided into three sections. WWAN Connection The WWAN Connection section displays the following information: 䢇 Connection status: 䡲 Active — connected and transmitting data 䡲 Dormant — connected but not transmitting data 䡲 Disconnected — not connected to the network 䢇 Type of network (technology) you are connected to.
WWAN Modem 䢇 PRL Version — allows you to verify that your PRL (preferred roaming list) is the most current. Important Do not click Reset Modem unless you have received an MSL number from Sprint technical support.
The WWAN Status Screen The WWAN Status screen displays information about your Internet connection. The WWAN Status screen is divided into three sections. Internet Connection The Internet Connection section displays the following information: 䢇 Number of bytes received and transmitted 䢇 Duration of the current connection 䢇 The device’s IP address and subnet mask 䢇 Gateway IP address 䢇 DNS server IP address 䊳 Click Disconnect to leave the Sprint network or Connect to rejoin the Sprint network.
Traffic Counters Internet Connection Log 䊳 The Traffic Counters section displays the following: 䢇 Date and time connection was made 䢇 Total duration of connection 䢇 Total data bytes received and transmitted, plus the total for both directions This section displays both a cumulative (lifetime) count and a count for the current session (which can be reset). 䊳 24 Click Reset Counter to set all counts back to zero. Section 2D.
Advanced Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced menu has seven components: 䡲 Advanced Options — to enable SSID broadcast, auto-connecting the modem, DHCP, VPN passthrough, or the System log. 䡲 Config File — to back up or restore a file containing your device settings. 䡲 Port Filtering — to specify which applications can access the Internet and through which port(s). 䡲 Port Forwarding — to specify which applications can access your computer through the Internet and through which port(s).
TCP/IP — to view or change the IP address and subnet mask for your device, and to view the MAC address and DHCP address range for your device. 䡲 System Status — to view information about your device and to view the system log. You can also restart the device or restore it to its factory default settings. 䡲 26 Section 2E. Advanced Menu Advanced Settings Click Advanced Options in the Advanced menu to configure your device or to enable the system log.
3G Modem The Advanced Settings screen is divided into four sections. Access Point Enabling auto-connect allows your device to connect to the Sprint network automatically when it is turned on. 䊳 Enabling SSID broadcasting allows other nearby computers to see your device’s network name (SSID). This is what you see when you select “View Available Wireless Networks.” Disabling SSID broadcasting provides additional security but you will have to re-enable it if you lose your automatic connection.
VPN passthrough is required if you are going to connect to a VPN (such as a corporate system). 䊳 Select the VPN Passthrough enable check box to enable VPN passthrough, or clear the check box to disable VPN passthrough, and then click Apply. System You can view the system log from the System Status screen (see page 36). 1. In the Language list, click the language you wish to use. (Currently English is the only option.) 2. In the Date/Time list, click the date format (U.S.
4. Click OK when the “Upload completed” message Config File Download Important To back up your device's configuration file to your computer 1. Click Download File. appears. If your WiFi settings have changed since you created a backup file, you may lose your connection after restoring from the backup file. You will need to reconnect using your new (changed) settings. 2. Click Save to place the file “config.xml.savefile” on your computer. You may rename the file.
Port Filtering Click Port Filtering in the Advanced menu to enhance the security of your system by controlling which applications are allowed to access the Internet. Port filtering allows you to conserve bandwidth by preventing non-business applications from accessing the Internet, and to prevent applications such as online games from accessing the Internet. 30 Section 2E.
Port Filtering for Custom Applications The Port Filtering screen allows you to enable port filtering, select common applications to allow access to the Internet, and set up custom applications for access to the Internet. To set up port filtering for a custom application, you will need to know the port numbers (up to five ports or port ranges) and the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) the application uses for its outgoing traffic. Port Filtering for Standard Applications 1.
4. Enter the port or port range. You can enter up to five ports or port ranges. 䡲 Single port — enter the port number in both fields. 䡲 Port range — enter the beginning port number in the left field and the ending port number in the right field. 5. For each port number or range, select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) used by that port or port range. Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows designated users or applications to reach specified servers, such as FTP and DNS servers, on your computer.
The Port Forwarding screen allows you to enter the local static IP address for each application that you want to receive traffic from the Internet. 2. Type the local static IP address of the device hosting the application into the IP Address on WLAN box. 3. Click Apply when you have finished adding applications. Important Port forwarding creates a security risk and should be disabled when not needed. Power Management Your device can switch to a low-power mode when it is idle.
The Power Management Screen Use the Power Management screen to set how long the device is idle before it switches to low-power mode. 1. From the Power Management screen, select the Disable LEDs check box to disable or clear the check box to enable the device’s LEDs. 2. In the AC Power section, click the time that elapses before your device switches to lowpower mode when not in use (2 to 60 minutes) or click Never to disable this feature when on AC power. 3.
The TCP/IP screen allows you to view the local (WLAN) IP address and the MAC address for your device. The TCP/IP Screen From the Advanced menu, click TCP/IP to display the following information about your device: 䢇 Local IP address 䢇 Subnet mask 䢇 MAC address of the device 䢇 DHCP address range used by the device’s DHCP server The IP address and subnet mask can be changed by entering new numbers and clicking Apply.
System Status The System Status Screen The System Status screen allows you to view realtime system information and the system log, and to restart your device or restore it to factory defaults. From the Advanced menu, click System Status to display the following information about your device: 䢇 Manufacturer 䢇 Model 䢇 Serial number 䢇 AP (access point) version 䢇 Router version 䢇 Modem version 䢇 System log (if enabled) 36 Section 2E.
Advanced Menu Restarting or Resetting Your Device In addition viewing status information, you can restart your device or reset it to factory defaults from the System Status screen. 䊳 Click Restart to re-initialize the device (same as turning device off and on again). 䊳 Click Reset to Factory Defaults to reset the device WiFi settings to the original state it was in when you purchased it.
Section 3 Reference
Section 3A 䢇 Glossary 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 40 802.11 (b, g, n) — A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. Access Point — A device that allows wireless communication devices to connect to a wireless network using a standard such as WiFi. DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network application protocol used to obtain configuration information for an Internet Protocol network.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 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. MAC Address — A number that uniquely identifies a given network adapter on a LAN. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers. MSID — Mobile Station ID. A number provisioned by a service provider to a mobile phone that identifies that phone to the network. MSL — Master Subsidy Lock.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 42 TCP — Transmission Control Protocol. A core protocol for transmitting and receiving information over the Internet. TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A communications protocol developed under contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to internetwork dissimilar systems. Telnet — Telecommunication Network. A network protocol used on the Internet or on local area networks. TFTP — Trivial File Transfer Protocol.
Index A Activation 20 Address MAC 16 Physical 16 F Factory Defaults Reset 36 Firmware 20 Version 22 B Backup Configuration 29 Browser Interface Opening 4 G GPS Accuracy 9 Configure 9 Enable 8 Search Provider 9 Status 9 C Configuration Backup 29 Restore 29 Connections Number of users 6 D Index Device Activation 20 DHCP Range 35 Server 27 DNS server 24 H Home Page Icons 5, 6 Date/Time Format 28 Index 43
MiFi 35 MAC Filter 16 Setup 17 Manufacturer 22 Menu Bar 5, 6 MiFi MAC address 35 Serial number 36 Versions 36 Multiple Users 15 I Icons Home Page 5, 6 Incoming traffic Allowing 32 Internet Connection Status 6 IP address 6 Device 24 Local 35 N L Language Selection 28 Logs Sprint Network 22 System 28, 36 WiFi 18 M MAC Address Currently Connected 18 Locating 16 MAC address 44 Index Network Key 14 Network Name 6 O Outgoing traffic Blocking 30 P Password Administrative 11 Browser Interface 11 Port Filtering
R Reset device 36 Restore Configuration 29 Roaming 21 PRL version 22 T Temporary Hotspot Setup 15 Traffic Counters 24 S Security MAC Filter 16 Port Filtering 30 Port Forwarding 32 Setup 14 Index Types 14 Sprint Network Automatically connect 27 Connection 21 Status 19 SSID 6 SSID broadcast 27 Status Connection to Sprint Network 21 Internet Connection 6 Roaming 21 Sprint Network 19 WiFi 6 WWAN 19 Preferred Roaming List Update 20 PRL version 22 Profile Choosing 14 Network Key 14 Secure 13 Security 14 Set
V VPN Passthrough 27 Setup 27 W WiFi Current Clients 18 Current Network 18 Log 18 Maximum Clients 18 Profiles 13 Status 6, 18 Workgroup 15 46 Index
