Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Vodafone R201
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Table of Contents Welcome .............................................................................................................................................................................................................3 1. Getting Started – Initial Connection and Security Settings ............................................................................................................4 1.1 Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Overview...............
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Welcome This Advanced Configuration Guide outlines the steps necessary to install and configure your Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi and how to use the browser interface. This guide is separated into 4 chapters: Getting Started – Initial Setup and Security Settings The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Browser Interface – Advanced Settings Troubleshooting Glossary Please save this Advanced Configuration Guide to your computer’s hard drive for future reference.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1. Getting Started – Initial Connection and Security Settings - Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Overview - Initial Connection - The Browser Login Screen - Initial Security Configuration Getting Started Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.1 Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Overview The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi allows you to share a secure Mobile Broadband internet connection using WiFi. You can connect most Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi (for example PCs, mobile gaming devices, digital music players) to share a secure mobile internet connection. The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi can be positioned for best mobile coverage, and then shares this coverage between devices via Wi-Fi.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.1.3 Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi status display The status display screen on the front of the device displays information about the state of the Mobile Broadband connection, the network you are connected to, if an action is required from the user, the status of the devices Wi-Fi connectivity, and the battery charge.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Mobile Broadband signal strength / Roaming Indication: Connected with excellent signal strength (5 bars) through to Low signal strength (1 bar) . If you are not on your home network then an “R” is also displayed. The Mobile Broadband network connection has failed, or the service is not available. Not connected, but a network connection is available (excellent signal, icon will greyed out).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.1.4 Power saving and battery charging states Power saving: There are 2 types of power saving built into the device – display and connectivity. Display: The built-in display power-saving function means the information is displayed on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi for 20 seconds, then the display powers off to conserve the battery charge. The Power / Connectivity LED will flash every few seconds to show the device is switched on.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.2 Device Set-up & Initial Connection 1.2.1 Device Set-up 1. To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201, you need to insert your SIM (and MicroSDHC card if you are using one for file sharing and streaming), and insert and charge the battery before use. 2. Push the back cover release button to unclip the back of the device, and insert the SIM and MicroSDHC card (if used) as shown, then insert the battery.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.2.2 Initial Connection The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi comes pre-configured with the Access Point Number (APN) and other Vodafone network settings to allow you to use this device on the Vodafone network without complex configuration or set-up. Before you start: Make a note of your Wi-Fi security details which include a WPA2 Key and a Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Note: If you are connected to the device over Wi-Fi and find the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi redirects to the web UI (i.e. configuration page) instead of the page you expected when using the browser, this will be due to the fact that the device cannot connect the user to a Mobile Broadband network. If you have trouble connecting to the device ensure your WPA2 security key has been entered correctly.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.3 The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi browser login screen Enter http://VodafoneMobile.WiFi or http://192.168.0.1 into the address window of your web browser, and press the Enter or Return key. The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web browser User Interface (UI) will be displayed. The web browser will always display certain information, regardless of whether you are logged in or not.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.4 Initial Security Configuration The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi comes pre-configured with the information required to connect to the Vodafone mobile network. It will not normally require any additional configuration to the basic settings unless you are using the device behind a corporate firewall, and this may require the appropriate proxy server settings to be modified (see later section of this guide for how to do this).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.4.2 Change the admin password ➊ From the left hand menu, select Administration > Settings, and view the Setting the password box. ➋ Type “admin” into the Current Password field. ➌ Select a new administration password and enter it into both password fields. ➍ Click OK. This will be the new administration password that you use when you login to the browser interface. Note: Please record the new password.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.4.3 Establish a Secure Profile and set up WPS if required You can use advanced router security options: WPS security, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2 mixed, WPA2PSK, MAC address filtering / NAT security. WPA2-PSK is the default, but you may need to lower the security level if any of the devices that want to use the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi are do not support this level of security.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 ➋ In the SSID Wi-Fi Settings box, choose the security level you want (WPA2 is the default). ➌ Select the type of key encryption algorithm you want to use from the drop-down box ➍ Enter a memorable Network Key you want to use for Wi-Fi access to the device. ➎ Click OK.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 1.4.4 WPS Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) allows a user to establish a Wi-Fi connection easily between the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi and any device that supports WPS. Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP2 offer support for WPS natively, with Windows XP only offering support for WPS if the “Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE)” Update has been installed. WPS functionality is enabled by default.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2. PIN-Enter Configuration method ➊ Make sure the WPS function has been enabled in the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi via the web browser (see section 1.4.3 above). ➋ On the Wi-Fi device (eg PC), select the Wi-Fi access utility which includes WPS support (provided by PC vendor) and select the PIN method if appropriate. PC Display Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Status screen ➌ The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi, will generate and display an 8-digit WPS PIN.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2. Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Browser Interface – Advanced Settings - Overview Service Status Configuring Applications Internet Access Router Settings Wi-Fi Settings Mobile Broadband Settings System Administration File Sharing SMS Using File Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.1 Overview 2.1.1 Access the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Home Page from your web browser Enter http://VodafoneMobile.WiFi or http://192.168.0.1 into the address window of your web browser, and press the Enter key. When you first connect to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi with your web browser, you see the “Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Home Page” which gives basic status information. You will not be logged into the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi at this stage. 2.1.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.2 Service Status Choose Service Status from the left hand menu bar to get an overview of the state of the Mobile Broadband connection and the state of the Wi-Fi availability. The Service Status screen allows you to understand the overall status of the device, when used in conjunction with the information on the Troubleshooting screen on the left hand menu bar.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.3 Configuring Applications Internet Access Choose Applications from the left hand menu bar in order to allow games and applications to work correctly when they need a specific type of Wi-Fi network access. The Applications screen allows you to configure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi to authorise network access to specific applications (usually gaming applications) to allow them to work correctly.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.4 Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Settings Choose Router from the left hand menu bar. There are three sub-menus: Local network addresses, NAT management and DMZ setup. 2.4.1 Home Network Addresses Choose Router > DHCP from the left hand menu bar in order to manage the local network address information.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.4.2 NAT (Network Translation) settings Choose Router > NAT from the left hand menu bar. The NAT function allows you to enhance the security of your system by only allowing certain applications to reach the Internet. In order to set up port filtering for a custom application, you will need to know the source port numbers or source port ranges, and the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) used by outgoing traffic.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.4.3 DMZ Configuration Choose Router > DMZ from the left hand menu bar. The purpose of a DMZ is to add an additional layer of security to a LAN; an external attacker only has access to equipment in the DMZ, rather than the whole of the network. Generally, any service that is being provided to users in an external network could be placed in the DMZ.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.5 Wi-Fi Settings Choose Wi-Fi from the left hand menu bar. The screen is divided into three sections: General Wi-Fi settings, WPS settings, and SSID settings Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.5.1 General Wi-Fi settings and WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) The general Wi-Fi parameters screen allows you to enable/disable the Wi-Fi functionality and to select the Wi-Fi Bandwidth and channels. If your PC Operating system supports WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) you can enable WPS security in the WPS box. The WPS set up methods are described in Section 1.4.4 “WPS Configuration” above.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.5.2 SSID parameters and MAC filtering The SSID Wi-Fi parameters screen allows you to change the name of the Wi-Fi network (the default name is VodafoneMobileWiFi-xxxxyy where the xxxxyy represents a randomly generated set of numbers and letters which will differ for each Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 On a Windows computer, you can find the MAC address by running ipconfig /all from the cmd window. The MAC address is referred to as the Physical Address. On a Mac, open System Preferences > Network. Select Airport in the Show: drop down list. The MAC address is the Airport ID that displays underneath. 2.6 Mobile Broadband Settings Choose Mobile Broadband from the left hand menu bar.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.6.1 SIM PIN Management & Mobile Broadband Connection Settings Some networks require a SIM PIN to be entered before access to the network is allowed. If your network is one of these you can store the SIM PIN (by selecting Store PIN, then clicking next), and it will be sent to the network automatically when required. If a SIM PIN is required and it has not been saved here, it will be prompted for on the device Status screen when required.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.7 Systems Administration Choose Administration > Settings from the left hand menu bar. 2.7.1 Password settings The first box on this screen allows you to change the administration password that you need to enter on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Home Page (http://VodafoneMobile.WiFi or http://192.168.0.1 from your web browser) in order to login to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi. Please change it to something memorable. The default password is “admin”.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.7.2 Configuration settings backup and restore, Factory Default Reset Choose Administration > Settings from the left hand menu bar. The second box on the screen allows you to backup and restore the device configuration settings. You can save the current configuration of the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi, or restore a saved configuration. Click Backup to save.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.8 File Sharing The Vodafone R201 is an UPnP MediaServer and is DLNA Certified, which is powered by Twonky™. This allows the device to act as a Digital Media Server, streaming music, videos and photos from a MicroSDHCtm card (not included) to other DLNA certified devices.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 You have four choices – no file sharing (disabled), via HTTP only, via a Mapped Network Drive (Samba), or both HTTP and a Mapped Network Drive. Select HTTP (recommended) from the left hand menu, and click on HTTP. The File Sharing screen allows you to configure which files on the card are accessible (the whole card or specific directories on it), and the type of sharing (Read only or Read/Write). Click OK to enable HTTP file sharing.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.8.2 File sharing using Mapped Network Drive (Samba) Choose File Storage from the left hand menu bar under Device Storage when logged into the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device via your browser. This will allow you to configure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi to act as a Mapped Network Drive in order to share and stream files on the MicroSD card (if one is being used with the device).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Windows XP Mapped Network Drive (Samba) setup Connect to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device via Wi-Fi. Open Explorer, and in the top address bar enter \\192.168.0.1 and press Enter. You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. These are admin and admin by default for the R201. Select OK. The default folder name sdcard will be displayed. Right click on the folder, select Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive dialogue box will appear.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 (Note: In some Enterprises the default user name and password for mapped network drives may differ from “admin” and “admin”, and in this situation you will need to use the “Connect using a different user name” option on the screen above). Select Finish.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Windows 7 Mapped Network Drive (Samba) setup Connect to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device via Wi-Fi. Open Explorer, and click on Computer in the left hand menu. Select Map Network Drive from the top menu. The Map Network Drive dialogue box opens. In the folder field enter \\192.168.0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Sample Mapped Network Drive Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.8.3 File Serving using DLNA The Vodafone R201 is DLNA Certified, which is powered by Twonky™. Choose Media Server from the left hand menu bar under Device Storage. This will allow you to configure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi to act as a DLNA media server to broadcast content (DLNA compliant) for use by DLNA-compatible devices . By default all files are shared as read-only. Select Enabled and click OK to activate the media server.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Windows Media Player 11 Start the Windows Media Player (version 11 has DLNA built-in). The Media Player will automatically discover the media server, and will present it as Mobile Wi-Fi in the left hand menu. By selecting Mobile Wi-Fi, the Windows Media Player allows you to browse and play music, pictures and video from the MicroSD card (if one has been inserted into the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 device. Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 Windows 7 Operating System Open Explorer, and when connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device by Wi-Fi your Windows 7 PC will discover the media server, and it will appear as Media Device Mobile Wi-Fi. Double-click on the Mobile Wi-Fi device, and the Twonky Media browser window will open. Select the items you want to stream to your PC – in this example there are pictures and music to choose from. Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 2.9 SMS The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi provides basic SMS functionality, allowing you to send, receive and manage SMS messages from the web browser UI. Choose Create SMS from the left hand menu bar under SMS. Choose Inbox, Sent or Draft from the left hand menu bar under SMS to browse and manage received, Sent or Draft SMS messages.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3. Troubleshooting - Overview - The Diagnostics Screen - Common Problems and Solutions - Using the Master Reset Button Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3.1 Overview The following tips will help solve many common problems encountered while using the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi. Ensure that the Vodafone network coverage extends to your current location. The SSID password is case-sensitive. If you entered it manually then ensure it is exactly the same as it appears on the device label (or it is the same as the one you may have changed it to).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3.2 The Diagnostics Screen Choose Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Diagnostics from the left hand menu bar under Support > Troubleshooting. Vodafone R201 Version 0.
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Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 The Diagnostics screen is divided into 4 areas, and provides you with trouble-shooting information about different areas of functionality within the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device. The status information allows you to see at a glance where any potential problems are with the device, and also lists information that may be required for technical support. 3.2.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3.2.4 Interfaces Status should normally be Enabled, showing the R201 Wi-Fi is available and ready to be connected to. The SSID would normally be in the format VodafoneMobileWiFi_xxyyyy where xxyyyy is a set of numbers uniquely identifying your R201 device. You may have changed the SSID to a different name (for instance some Wi-Fi devices require a shorter SSID as they are unable to recognise the longer default device SSID).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3.3 Common Problems and Solutions All of the steps mentioned here are given in more detailed form elsewhere in the user guide. No service is available. - OR - I get a “Limited or No Connectivity” message. ➤ You are outside of the coverage area of the Vodafone network. ➤ Check the WPA key (remember it is case sensitive). ➤ Repair your PC’s wireless network connection (.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 My network does not appear in the wireless network list. ➤ Check the device Status Display for error messages or information. ➤ Check that there are not already 5 simultaneously connected devices on the device by checking the Wi-Fi icon on the device Status Display (the number of connected users in the small number next to the Wi-Fi Connectivity icon), or by checking the number of connections in the browser Diagnostics Screen.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 How can I set a new PIN for my SIM card? ➤ Set a new PIN using the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi browser interface. Go to Mobile Broadband. Where can I find information about Internet connectivity and my Wi-Fi setup? ➤ Login to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi browser interface and select Support > Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Diagnostics for status information.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 What is the default administrative/login password? ➤ “admin” How do I access information on the Wi-Fi network and Wi-Fi clients? ➤ Login to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi and choose Wi-Fi.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 What is the difference between Vista and Windows & network set-up? ➤ PC operating systems use different terminology for network set-up. Windows 7 and Vista use "PIN" to mean the WPS PIN displayed on the front of the R201, and either "network key" or "network security key" for the WPA2 key. On Windows 7 you may be prompted with this screen during network set-up (it depends on the method of set-up you use).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 3.3 Using the Factory Reset Button The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi comes with a Factory Reset Button that allows you to return it to its factory default state. The master reset button is recessed in a hole on the bottom of the device. You will need a paperclip or similar object to push the button. ➤ Make sure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi is powered on. ➤ Locate the master reset button on the back of the device (see diagram above).
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 4. Glossary Vodafone R201 Version 0.
Advanced Configuration Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi – R201 802.11 (b, g, n) — A set of Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi. DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network application protocol used to obtain configuration information for an Internet Protocol network.
