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D nl ow The Vodafone Pocket WiFi™ 4G creates a personal portable WiFi hotspot which allows up to 10 compatible WiFi enabled devices (for example PCs, Laptops, Android devices including the Samsung® Galaxy Tab, Apple® iPhone and iPad or mobile gaming devices such as Nintendo® DSi) to share a secure mobile internet connection.
D Menu button m fro Status display d de oa nl ow Device overview w .v w w d an e .b rre bo en Power on/off Secondary aerial if used Micro USB socket Primary aerial if used Status Display Tip: To save power the display is dimmed after 20 seconds and switched off after a further 5 seconds. Bearer Network signal WiFi status and number of users Battery Network operator or additional information The screen can be displayed by briefly touching the power on/off button.
D d de oa nl ow To prepare the Vodafone Pocket WiFi™ 4G, you need to insert your SIM (and MicroSD card if you are using one for file storage and sharing) before use. m fro w .v w w d an Getting started: setup Remove cover e .b rre bo en Note network name and key Note: Once setup is complete, when connected to the device via WiFi (and you have installed the software onto your PC) you can access the configuration screen by clicking on the device desktop .
D d de oa nl ow 1. Switch on the device by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds. The device will go through its start-up sequence, and will automatically connect to the network unless a PIN code is required. Check the display for connection status. m fro w .v w w d an Getting started: use e .b rre bo en Tip: The device will automatically connect to the Mobile Broadband network when it is powered on.
D 1 d de oa nl ow Navigation tabs: Select Pocket WiFi, Storage, SMS or Account view Navigation bar: Select an area within each view Current network panel: Status of mobile broadband network connection, battery and WiFi status and connected devices Content area: Content for current area Context help: Context-sensitive help for current area Language selection: Defaults to browser language Login/Logout: For advanced configuration options. Default password is ‘admin’ m fro .
D d de oa nl ow The Current network panel appears on the right-hand side of every screen within the Pocket WiFi™ online dashboard, with additional panels for battery, WiFi and connected device status below. ‘Roaming network’ is shown at the top of the panel when you are roaming on another operator‘s network, or ‘Home network’. m fro w .v w w d an Current network panel e .
D nl ow The Pocket WiFi view has four options on the Navigation bar covering device configuration: Mobile Broadband, WiFi, 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/VodafonePocketWiFi/R215 d de oa Pocket WiFi view m fro w .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow Storage view m fro The Storage view has three options on the Navigation bar covering storage settings: File Storage, Sharing, and Help. w w .v w Storage allows you to use the Vodafone Pocket WiFi™ 4G 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. d an e .
D d de oa nl ow SMS view m fro The SMS view has six options on the Navigation bar covering all messaging functions: Inbox, Write, Sent, Draft, Settings and Help. By default the device will re-direct your browsing session to the Pocket WiFi™ online dashboard screen when new SMS messages are received. This setting can be changed via the message preview option within the SMS Settings area. w .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow Account view m fro The Account view has three options on the Navigation bar: Account details, Account type and Help. w w .v w Your device should automatically determine your account type by matching the SIM card inserted. d an 10 e .b rre bo en Note: The options that are displayed on the Navigation bar are dependent on the account type selected.
D d de oa nl ow The device status screen is constantly updated with the current status of the device and network connection. The display is dimmed after 20 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. m fro w Device status screen icons .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow Using the Vodafone Pocket WiFi™ 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. The app allows you to track the network signal strength, battery status, indicative data usage, time connected, number of devices connected and unread SMS messages. m fro w Hints and tips .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow The online dashboard 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. m fro w Hints and tips .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow Hints and tips m fro 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 device display or by opening the Pocket WiFi™ online dashboard 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 search
D d de oa nl ow No connection can be opened (2) – Wait a few minutes and try to connect again. This is most often a temporary problem.
D d de oa nl ow Resetting the device back to factory settings – Remove the back cover and 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 2 seconds) – Release the button – The device will now be reset to factory settings, including SSID, passwords and WiFi security settings. m fro w Hints and tips .v w w d an e .
D d de oa nl ow Glossary m fro w Bearer Communication method used for data transport over the mobile network, eg. 4G, HSPA, 3G, etc. .v w w d an e .b rre bo en EDGE An enhancement to the GPRS bearer offering higher speeds, although not as fast as 3G. GPRS The General Packet Radio Service is a bearer offering higher data speeds than GSM, on which it is based. Home network The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM.
D d de oa nl ow m fro The term Mobile Broadband together with the ‘birds’ design is a trademark of GSMC Limited. w .v w w d an e .b rre bo en © Vodafone 2013. Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Any product or company names mentioned Product Code: herein may be the trade marks R215 Pocket WiFi™ User Guide 07/13_en_AU of their respective owners.
