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LTE Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate
®
User Guide
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©2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Novatel Wireless, Inc.
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Software License
Proprietary Rights Provisions:
The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Novatel Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless' suppliers.
Although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Novatel
Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless' suppliers. The disassembly, decompilation, and/or reverse engineering of the software
drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law. The copying of the software drivers, except for a reasonable
number of back-up copies, is strictly prohibited by international law. It is forbidden by international law to provide access
to the software drivers to any person for any purpose other than processing the internal data for the intended use of the
software drivers.
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The software drivers are classied as "Commercial Computing Device Software" and the U.S. Government is acquiring only
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Novatel Wireless Revision History
Part Number Revision Description Date
90026650 R1 Initial release 15 Nov 2012
FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI5792
PN: 90026650_R1_UG MiFi5792_AT&T_15Nov2012
Please visit
www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device.
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Device Overview ............................................................................ 6
Package Contents ....................................................................... 6
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Device Setup and Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Your AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate ...................................... 7
Components ................................................................................ 8
Power Sources for Your MiFi Liberate ..................................................... 9
Service Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Touchscreen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MiFi Liberate Manager ..................................................................12
MiFi Liberate Manager Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Usage ..............................................................................14
Charge the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remove the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remove the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Advisory ........................................................................ 18
Wi-Fi Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection ..............................................................19
Log into the MiFi Liberate Manager Web Interface ....................................... 21
Congure Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the Admin Login ...............................................................23
Change the Wi-Fi Password .............................................................25
Accessing MiFi Liberate Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MiFi Liberate Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MiFi Liberate Manager Home Page ......................................................27
Data Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On the MiFi Liberate Manager ..........................................................29
Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen .......................................................30
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Settings ....................................................................................36
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Admin Login .......................................................................46
Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
General ............................................................................51
Advanced ..........................................................................54
Mobile Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mobile .............................................................................57
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APN Proles ........................................................................ 58
Network Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Manual DNS ........................................................................60
SIM Lock ...........................................................................61
Advanced Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LAN ................................................................................64
Port Filtering .......................................................................65
Messages ..................................................................................67
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Enable File Sharing ..................................................................... 68
Accessing Shared Files ..............................................................69
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Settings ............................................................................ 71
View Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Status ..............................................................................75
Media ..................................................................................78
Photos ............................................................................. 79
Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Music ..............................................................................81
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Enable GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Current Status ..........................................................................91
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Wi-Fi ...............................................................................91
Device .............................................................................92
Device Info .............................................................................93
Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Modem Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
HSPA Status ........................................................................96
4G LTE Status .......................................................................96
Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Software Update .......................................................................98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using the Master Reset Button .............................................................105
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Technical Support .........................................................................106
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Product Specications and Regulatory Information .....................107
Product Specications .....................................................................108
General ...............................................................................108
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Technology/Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Regulatory ................................................................................109
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Proper Battery Use and Disposal ...........................................................112
Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Battery Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Limited Warranty and Liability .............................................................113
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Glossary ...................................................................................115
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Getting Started
Device Overview
Components
Battery Usage
Wi-Fi Setup
Congure Security
Data Usage
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Device Overview
With the powerful, easy-to-use AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® Liberate you can connect up to
10 Wi-Fi enabled devices to fast 4G LTE™ Internet* and use a brilliant interactive touchscreen
to manage your connection. With this next generation intelligent mobile hotspot from Novatel
Wireless you can keep your tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, smartphones, e-Readers and other
devices connected for up to 11 hours without recharging**.
With a tap on the full color touchscreen you can manage data usage, access connection details
including Wi-Fi network name and password, view and block connected devices, enable MiFi
Media Center and more. See battery level, network and signal strength at a glance. Connect with
condence—global MiFi Liberate provides a secure, reliable connection when and where you need
it, in more than 200 countries
†
around the world.
Package Contents
The AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate package includes:
• MiFi Liberate
• Preinstalled SIM Card
• Preinstalled rechargeable battery
• Charger
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
To manage your MiFi Liberate, you need the following:
• A computer or computing device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Internet browser software: i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, Opera,
Chrome, etc.
* Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Compatible data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more
at att.com/network.
**Battery usage varies according to number of connected devices and level of activity.
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International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Availability, quality of coverage and services while roaming are
not guaranteed. International roaming rates apply outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.
Visit att.com/worldpackages and select Data Plans/Packages to view rates and available discount plans.
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Device Setup and Power On
Your MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card and battery already installed. Remove the battery pulltab prior to use.
➊ Press and release the power button. When the touchscreen displays the interactive icons,
your device is ready to use.
➋ To lock the touchscreen, press and release the power button. To unlock, press and release
the power button and slide the lock tab.
➌ To power o the device, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to display the Shut
Down window, then tap Yes.
Connect to Your AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate
You can connect up to 10 compatible Wi-Fi enabled devices. To connect wireless devices
(computers, tablets, e-readers, cameras, media players, smartphones, etc.):
➊ Open the Wi-Fi menu on the device you would like to connect and view the list of available
networks.
➋ Select your MiFi Liberate Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) (e.g., MIFI-LIBERATE-XXXX).
➌ Select Connect and enter the Wi-Fi password displayed under Connection Details on the MiFi
Liberate. Your device should automatically connect to the AT&T network.
➍ After you connect your computer to your MiFi Liberate using Wi-Fi, you can access the
MiFi Liberate Manager web interface to customize settings, change your password, access
applications and more. Browse to (http://att.miliberate), and use the default password to
log in, attadmin. (See Log into the MiFi Liberate Manager Web Interface on page 21.)
➎ Congure security for your MiFi Liberate. (See Congure Security on page 23.)
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Components
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➊ Power Button — Powers the MiFi Liberate on and o.
➋ Status Bar — Displays current device status information, including signal strength, time, GPS,
messages, connected devices and battery level.
➌ Touchscreen Icons — Provides touchscreen access to the MiFi Liberate applications.
➍ Micro USB Port — The A/C charger and USB cable connect here.
➎ Screen Sleep Indicator — Flashes blue when the device is in sleep mode.
➏ Touchscreen — The interactive device display screen.
➐ Battery Door — Remove to access battery and SIM card slot.
➑ SIM Card Slot — Active SIM card must be installed for network access. MiFi Liberate’s SIM
Card comes preinstalled.
➒ Reset Button — Resets the device to factory default settings.
➓ microSD™ Slot — Removable memory storage slot supports microSD and microSDHC cards
up to 32GB (card not included).
➐
➑
➒
➓
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Power Sources for Your MiFi Liberate
Your MiFi Liberate will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source.
• Battery — The battery lasts up to 11 hours. Charge the battery by plugging in the A/C
charger. While the battery is charging the charging battery status icon displays on the MiFi
Liberate touchscreen status bar. When the battery is fully charged, the message “Battery is
fully charged, please disconnect power” displays on the touchscreen. When disconnected
from power and fully charged, the battery status icon displays fully charged.
• A/C wall charger — Charge your device by plugging it into either an A/C charger connected
to a wall socket or to your computer USB port via cable.
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Service Status Icons
Status icons at the top of the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen, and on the Status bar of the MiFi Liberate
Manager indicate the device status. The appearance of each icon varies according to the current
device status.
Status Icon Status Description
No icons The display is o, and
the LED is also o.
The device is powered o or not receiving
power.
Network signal
strength status
Network signal
strength icon
displaying 0-5 bars.
More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Network
connection status
Network connection
icon.
Identies the type of network the MiFi
Liberate is currently connected to.
GPS status
Active GPS icon. The icon displays when GPS is turned ON
and position information is available.
Message status
An unread message(s)
icon.
The icon and number of messages displays
when there are unread SMS messages.
Connected device
status
Connected device(s)
icon.
The icon and number of connected devices
displays when there are devices connected
to the MiFi Liberate.
Battery status
Battery level icon. The icon lls to indicate the amount of
remaining battery life.
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Touchscreen Icons
Display Icon Description
No icons The device is powered o or not receiving power.
Connection Details
Displays the Wi-Fi Network Name and the Wi-Fi Password for your
MiFi device.
Data Usage
Enables you to check your data plan summary, data used,
remaining days in your billing cycle, and more.
Connected Devices
Displays details of devices currently connected to or blocked from
your MiFi Liberate.
Settings
Allows you to access and congure your MiFi Liberate device
settings.
Messages
Connects you to text messages delivered to your MiFi Liberate,
including AT&T service notications.
File Sharing
Allows you to upload and download les stored on your microSD
card from compatible connected devices.
Media Center
Provides access to movies, music and photos stored on your
microSD card from connected devices.
GPS
Allows you to share location information with connected devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Allows you to connect WPS-enabled devices to MiFi Liberate
without using a keyboard.
About
Provides access to current status and device information, help,
software updates and customer care. Tap Customer Care to view
your wireless number.
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MiFi Liberate Manager
The MiFi Liberate Manager is part of your MiFi device. It's a web interface you can log into to
customize settings, change your password, get information and access applications.
MiFi Liberate Manager Navigation
Each page contains a menu bar to help you navigate. The navigation panel is at the left of the
browser interface on each page and contains the following:
• MiFi Home — takes you to the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page. (See MiFi Liberate Manager
Home Page on page 27.)
• Data Usage — takes you to the Data Usage page, where you can view your current data
usage and manage your AT&T account. (See Data Usage on page 28.)
• Connected Devices — takes you to the Connected Devices page, where you can view devices
currently connected to your MiFi Liberate, and blocked devices. (See Connected Devices on
page 30.)
• Settings — takes you to the Settings page, where you can customize your device, hotspot,
mobile and advanced settings. (See Settings on page 36.)
• Messages — takes you to the Messages page, where you can view your unread messages
sent to your MiFi Liberate. (See Messages on page 67.)
• File Sharing — takes you to the File Sharing page, where you can customize your le sharing
settings, and view all les stored on a microSD card installed in the MiFi device. (See File
Sharing on page 68.)
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• Media Center — takes you to the Media Center page, where you can view and share your
movies, music with connected devices. (See Media Center on page 73.)
• GPS — takes you to the GPS page, where the GPS receiver on the MiFi device can determine
your current location. (See Enable GPS on page 84.)
• About — takes you to the About page, where you can get details regarding current
status, device information, software updates, customer care and diagnostics, and enable
troubleshooting logs. (See About on page 88.)
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Battery Usage
Charge the Battery
The MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card and battery installed. Remove the battery pull tab prior
to use.
To charge the battery, connect the A/C charger to the USB cable and plug into the MiFi Liberate’s
micro USB port. The charging battery status icon displays on the MiFi Liberate touchscreen
status bar while the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the message "Battery
is fully charged, please disconnect power." displays on the touchscreen. When disconnected from
power and fully charged, the battery status icon displays fully charged .
IMPORTANT The battery door cover on your MiFi Liberate device lifts off to open and snaps
on to close. No tools are required to remove or install the battery or battery door. Using any
type of tool could result in damage to the device and to the battery. If excessive force appears
necessary to move the door or remove the battery, please return the MiFi Liberate to where you
purchased the device.
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Remove the Battery
WARNING ! Never use tools, knives, keys, pens or any type of object to force the door open or
to remove the battery. Using any of these types of objects could result in puncturing the MiFi
Liberate battery.
➊ Place your MiFi Liberate device on a at surface with the battery door facing up. Be sure to
remove the battery pull tab before use.
➋ Steady the MiFi Liberate with one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the
battery door thumb notch.
➌ Using normal thumb pressure on the thumb notch, lift the battery door up to remove the
door completely.
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➍ Use your forenger to pull the battery up slightly so that it moves out of the battery well.
➎ Lift the battery out of the battery well.
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Remove the SIM Card
Your MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card already installed. To remove the SIM card:
➊ Open the battery compartment and remove the battery from the battery well to reveal the
SIM card slot.
➋ To release the SIM card from the slot, push and release the top of the SIM card.
➌ To remove the SIM card, hold the card with two ngers and pull gently, being careful not to
touch the gold contacts on the back of the card.
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Battery Advisory
• As with any battery-operated mobile device being used for a certain amount of time, the MiFi
Liberate device can get warm to the touch. This is normal and within standard specications,
and poses no hazard.
• The MiFi Liberate device is congured to automatically stop charging and disconnect the
battery if the temperature rises above a set threshold. When the temperature falls below that
threshold, the battery reconnects and the unit starts charging again.
• Always use Novatel Wireless original batteries and chargers.
• It normally takes at least four hours to fully charge the battery. If the device is in use the
battery may take longer to charge.
• Do not use sharp objects to access the battery well; this may damage the device and the
battery.
• Do not use excessive force to remove the battery or to access the battery well.
• Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories
you use.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.
• When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature.
• When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Never expose batteries to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
• Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that
may be outside the specied temperature for this device.
• Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
• It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. If you
notice a change in your battery life, it is probably time to purchase a new battery.
• Avoid placing the device on vibrating surfaces for long period of time (such as a washer or
dryer).
• Avoid placing the device near 802.11-radiating devices such as microwave ovens and 2.4 GHz
cordless telephones.
• Do not place the device in a closed space where there is no air circulation (e.g., do not wrap
the device in a blanket or place it under a pillow).
• Whenever you remove or insert either the battery or the SIM card, ensure your MiFi Liberate
device is not connected to any device or power source.
• Never use tools, knives, keys, pens or any type of object to force the door open or to remove
the battery. Using any of these types of objects could result in puncturing the MiFi Liberate
device battery.
• Battery disposal: Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal.
• In the event of a battery leak: Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If
contact is made, wash the area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.
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Wi-Fi Setup
To properly set up your MiFi Liberate device, you need to do both of the following tasks:
• Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
• Log Into the MiFi Liberate Home Page
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
To connect to your MiFi Liberate:
➊ Press the Power button.
➋ Tap the Connection Details icon to display your device’s Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and
password.
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➌ Use your normal Wi-Fi manager on your computer to locate the MiFi Liberate Wi-Fi Network
Name (SSID) and select it.
➍ Windows: Click Connect.
Mac OS X: Click the MiFi device network name.
Tip! Windows only: The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your operating system
version and whether you use the native application or third-party software.
➎ A window prompts you for the Wi-Fi password. Type the Wi-Fi password (found on the
device) and click OK.
NOTE The Wi-Fi password is found on the device and is case-sensitive. Be sure to type it in exactly as it is
printed.
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Log into the MiFi Liberate Manager Web Interface
➊ From your computer's Web browser, type http://att.miliberate (alternatively,
http://192.168.1.1) without adding "www" in the address bar and press the Enter or Return
key.
The MiFi Liberate Manager Home page launches.
➋ Click Login.
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➌ Type the Admin Login: xxxxxxxx (case sensitive) into the login eld (the default is attadmin).
➍ Click Login.
The MiFi Liberate Home page opens.
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Congure Security
Although your device is pre-congured to have security enabled, you should change the password
to a password you can easily remember and that is hard for others to guess.
Using security with your wireless network is very important. It is recommended that you congure
security immediately by changing the following:
• Change the Admin Login
• Change the Wi-Fi Password
Change the Admin Login
➊ Open your browser, go to http://att.miliberate, and then click Login. (See Log into the MiFi
Liberate Manager Web Interface on page 21).
➋ Enter the device password and then click Login.
➌ Click Change Liberate Manager Login in the MiFi Quick Links panel.
The Settings > Device Settings > Admin Login page opens.
➍ Type your current Admin Login password into the Enter Current Login eld.
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NOTE There are two types of passwords:
– The Admin Login password to access the MiFi Liberate Manager Web interface to configure
settings.
– The Wi-Fi password (also called the Wi-Fi key or network security key) that you need to
connect your MiFi Liberate to your computing device(s).
➎ Select a new Admin Login password and type it into both Enter new password elds.
➏ Click Save Changes.
This is the new Admin Login password you use when you log into the browser interface.
NOTE You can find your current Admin Login password by tapping Connection Details on the MiFi
Liberate touchscreen.
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Change the Wi-Fi Password
You can use WEP (64- or 128-bit), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2 mixed mode security.
IMPORTANT Record your Wi-Fi password (also referred to as the Wi-Fi key or network security
key depending on your operating system).
➊ Open your browser, go to http://att.miliberate, then click Login.
➋ Enter the Admin Login password and then click Login.
➌ Click Settings on the Navigation panel and then select Hotspot Settings. The Hotspot
Settings > General window opens.
➍ Enter your new Wi-Fi password in the Wi-Fi Password (Key) eld. The password must be 8-63
ASCII characters.
➎ Click Save Changes. A conrmation message will display in the green bar near the top of the
page when the changes have been successfully saved. You will need to reconnect all Wi-Fi
devices using the new Wi-Fi password.
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Accessing MiFi Liberate
Features
MiFi Liberate Manager
Data Usage
Connected Devices
Settings
Messages
File Sharing
Media Center
GPS
About
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MiFi Liberate Manager
MiFi Liberate Manager Home Page
The MiFi Liberate Manager Home page is the rst page you see when you connect to your MiFi
Liberate. This is where you click Login to go to the MiFi Liberate Login page and enter your 8-digit
password to login and customize your device and access advanced features and settings.
The MiFi Liberate Manager web interface allows you to check data usage and available data storage,
view details for connected devices, access the Media Center, read messages, enable le sharing and
GPS, and change the MiFi settings.
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Data Usage
You can quickly and easily check your data usage directly on the MiFi Liberate touchscreen, or on
the MiFi Liberate Manager.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ To display your data plan summary, data used, and days remaining in your billing cycle, tap
the Data Usage icon on the touchscreen.
➋ To update the data plan summary, click Refresh.
➌ To purchase additional data, go to http://att.com/dataplans.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access the Data Usage page, click Data Usage on the Navigation panel. The Data Usage page
contains the following.
• Account Summary
• International Roaming
➊ To display your data plan summary, manage your AT&T account, and access information
about global data packages, select the Data Usage tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi
Liberate Manager Home page.
➋ To connect to the AT&T Online Account Management page, click the Click here to manage
your account link at the top of the page.
➌ To purchase additional data, go to http://att.com/dataplans.
➍ For more information about global data packages, go to http://att.com/globaldata.
NOTE Actual billed usage can be higher than estimated data usage displayed on the usage meter. See
www.attwifi.com for details.
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Connected Devices
The Connected Devices page allows you to view devices currently connected or blocked from
connection to your MiFi Liberate. You can also block and unblock devices from this page.
The Connected Devices page contains the following.
• Connected Devices — a list of compatible devices currently connected to your MiFi Liberate.
• Blocked Devices — a list of compatible devices currently blocked from connecting to your
MiFi Liberate.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the Connected Devices icon to display the Connected Devices page.
➋ Tap the connected device name to display detailed information about the device, including
the device type, time connected, and Mac and IP address. Tap Block at the top right side of
the page to add the device to the Blocked Devices list.
➌ Tap Unblock at the top right side of the page to remove a device from the Blocked Devices
list.
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➍ Go to http://att.miliberate/connecteddevices to manage your connected devices.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access the Connected Devices page, click Connected Devices on the Navigation panel. The
Connected Devices page contains the following:
• Connected Devices — a list of compatible devices currently connected to your MiFi Liberate.
• Blocked Devices — a list of compatible devices currently block from connecting to your MiFi
Liberate. To view devices currently connected to your MiFi Liberate, select the Connected
Devices tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page.
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➊ Click the pencil icon to assign a name to a connected device.
➋ Enter the desired name into the name eld, then select the type of device from the device
type drop-down menu.
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➌ Click the check mark to nalize the changes.
➍ Click Block to add a connected device to the Blocked Device list.
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➏ Click Unblock to remove a device from the Blocked Devices list.
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Settings
The Settings page allows you to congure and customize your MiFi device. You can enable/disable
Airplane Mode, Cellular Data access, and International Roaming; congure Screen Timeout and
Brightness settings; set Sound Alerts and device Wi-Fi range; and congure USB Mode..
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the Settings icon to display the Settings page.
➋ To enable Airplane Mode, slide the Airplane Mode ON/OFF button to ON. Wi-Fi and cellular
radios will be turned o, and File Sharing and Media Center will still be accessible over USB.
An airplane icon will display in the upper left corner of the touchscreen to indicate the
device is in Airplane Mode, and the ON/OFF buttons will fade for unavailable options.
➌ To disable all Internet trac, slide the Cellular Data ON/OFF button to OFF.
➍ To enable International Roaming, slide the International Roaming button to ON, then click
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Yes to accept data roaming charges that will apply to data usage outside the U.S., Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
➎ To congure the amount of time the touchscreen displays after a period of inactivity, tap
Screen Timeout. Scroll to select a timeout interval from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, or never to
disable Screen Timeout. If Screen Timeout is set to never, Automatic Shutdown is disabled.
➏ To adjust touchscreen brightness, tap Screen Brightness. Slide the brightness indicator
button to set the desired level.
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➐ To enable or disable sound alerts, tap Sound Alerts. Scroll to select from available alerts,
including Battery, International Roaming, Connecting Devices, microSD Card and Power.
Slide the ON/OFF button ON to enable the selected alert.
➑ To congure the device Wi-Fi Range, tap Device Wi-Fi Range. Select High for the largest
network area, or Low to conserve battery power.
➒ To congure your USB Mode connection, tap USB Mode. Select Charge Only to recharge the
battery via USB cable, or Tethering over USB to connect the device over a USB cable with a
data connection. Windows XP users must install drivers from the MiFi Liberate Manager.
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➓ To access and congure additional features and settings, login to the MiFi Liberate Manager
at http://att.mifiliberate, then select Settings > Device Settings > Preferences.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access Advanced, Hotspot, and Mobile Setting options, select the Settings tab on the Navigation
panel on the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page.
The Settings page contains the following:
• Device Settings (See Device Settings on page 41.)
• Hotspot Settings (See Hotspot Settings on page 50.)
• Mobile Settings (See Mobile Settings on page 56.)
• Advanced Settings (See Advanced Settings on page 62.)
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Device Settings
The Device Settings menu includes the following additional menu options.
• Preferences (See Preferences on page 42.)
• Admin Login (See Admin Login on page 46.)
• Backup and Restore (See Backup and Restore on page 48.)
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Preferences
The Preferences section allows you to customize your MiFi device settings and preferences. The
Preferences section displays the following:
• Device Preferences – allows you to set auto shutdown preferences and to enable Ethernet
over USB. Select your shutdown preference from the Automatic Shutdown drop-down menu.
Click Enable Ethernet over USB to enable.
• User Preferences – allows you to change date and time, temperature, distance and numeric
format preferences.
Setting Device Preferences
To set device preferences:
➊ Select the USB mode you want to use from the USB Mode drop-down menu.
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➋ Select the automatic shutdown time interval you want to use from the Automatic Shutdown
drop-down menu. If Screen Timeout is set to never, Automatic Shutdown is disabled.
➌ Click Save Changes.
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Setting User Preferences
To set the date and time format, temperature, and distance and number format preferences:
➊ Select the date/time format you want to use from the Date & Time drop-down menu.
You can choose between 24- and 12-hour time display and European (dd/mm/yyyy) and U.S.
(mm/dd/yyyy) date formats.
➋ Select the distance units you want to use from the Distance drop-down menu.
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➌ Select the number format units you want to use from the Number Format drop-down menu.
➍ Click Save Changes.
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Admin Login
The Admin Login section displays the following:
• Display the Admin Login for the MiFi Liberate Manager on the touchscreen – allows you to
turn the MiFi Liberate Manager Admin Login display on the Connection Details page of the
touchscreen ON or OFF. The default setting is ON.
• Change MiFi Liberate Manager Login – allows you to change the Admin Login on your MiFi
device.
Displaying the Admin Login on the Touchscreen
To change the display of the Admin Login on the MiFi Liberate touchscreen:
➊ To turn the Admin Login display ON, slide the ON/OFF button to ON.
➋ To turn the Admin Login display OFF, slide the ON/OFF button to OFF.
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Changing the MiFi Liberate Manager Login
To change your current Admin Login:
➊ Enter your current Admin Login in the Enter Current Login eld.
➋ Enter your new Admin Login in the Enter New Login eld.
➌ Enter your new Admin Login in the Confirm New Login eld.
➍ Click Save Changes to save the changes made to your Admin Login.
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Backup and Restore
The Backup and Restore section displays the following:
• Backup — allows you to save your device settings to your computer.
• Restore Backup — allows you restore settings from a previously saved backup le.
• Restore to Factory Defaults — restores all settings and preferences to the factory default.
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Backing Up Your MiFi Liberate Settings
To save your MiFi Liberate settings to your computer:
• Enter your device Admin Login in the Admin Login eld and click Back Up Now.
Restoring Your MiFi Liberate Settings
To restore settings from a previously saved backup le on your computer:
➊ Enter your Admin Login in the Enter your Admin Login eld.
➋ Click Choose File to select a le to restore.
➌ Click Restore to restore the selected backup le.
Restoring Your MiFi Liberate to Factory Defaults
To restore all device settings to the original factory settings:
• Click Restore Factory Defaults.
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Hotspot Settings
The Hotspot Settings menu includes the following additional menu options.
• General (See General on page 51.)
• Advanced (See Advanced on page 54.)
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General
The General section displays the following:
• Network Name (SSID) — name of the network you are connected to. You can change the
name to something more descriptive if you want; for example, if there are several MiFi
devices in your area you might put your name in the network name; for example, "Sarah's
MiFi".
• 802.11 Mode — the type of wireless networking you are currently using. The available
modes are:
• 802.11b +802.11g
• 802.11b only
• 802.11g only
• 802.11n only
• 802.11b+802.11g+802.11n
• 802.11g+802.11n
• Wi-Fi Security — the type of security the prole is using.
• Wi-Fi Password (Key) — password used to access the Wi-Fi network. The required format
varies by the type of security.
• Maximum Wi-Fi Connected Devices — select the number of devices you want to allow to
connect to your MiFi device (1 - 10).
• Display the Wi-Fi Password — turn o to prevent the Wi-Fi Password (Key) from displaying on
the touchscreen.
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Changing Your Network Name (SSID) and Settings
Your MiFi device allows you to change the network name and Wi-Fi password.
To change your network name and settings:
➊ Enter the new network name in the Network Name (SSID) eld.
➋ Select the 802.11 mode from the 802.11 Mode drop-down menu.
➌ Select the desired security from the Security drop-down menu.
WEP 64 bit is the least secure but the most compatible with other systems. WPA/WPA2 is the
most secure but the least compatible with other systems. Choose the most secure protocol
that works with the computers and other computing devices you want to connect to your
MiFi Liberate.
➍ Enter the new network key in the Wi-Fi Password (Key) eld.
➎ Write down the new network name and network key. In the example, they are "MIFI-
LIBERATE-XXXX" and "12345".
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➏ Select the maximum number of Wi-Fi connections (1 - 10) from the Number of Wi-Fi
Connections drop-down menu.
➐ Click Save Changes.
IMPORTANT You must write down the new network name and Wi-Fi password before you
click Save Changes. You need these settings to reconnect to the MiFi device. Click Save Changes.
IMPORTANT Your wireless connection will be disabled at this point. You must reconnect with
the new settings you just established.
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Advanced
The Advanced section displays the following:
• Broadcast Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) — makes your MiFi Liberate device SSID visible to other
compatible Wi-Fi enabled devices.
• Wi-Fi Privacy Separation — prevents devices connected to your MiFi Liberate from
communicating with each other.
• WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) — allows you to give a higher priority to real time applications.
• Channel — allows you to select a specic communication channel, or to let the MiFi Liberate
automatically select a channel.
• Wi-Fi Power — enables you to select the size of your Wi-Fi network.
To congure your Hotspot Advanced Settings:
➊ To make your MiFi Liberate visible to other compatible, Wi-Fi enabled devices, click the
Broadcast Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) check box.
➋ To prevent connected devices from communicating with each other, click the Wi-Fi Privacy
Separation check box.
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➌ To give higher priority to real-time applications like video and Skype, click the WMM
(Wi-Fi Multimedia) check box. It is mandatory to enable WMM when using 802.11n, and
recommended for all other protocols.
➍ To select a specic communication channel, choose from the drop-down menu options. To
allow the device to automatically select the channel, choose the Automatic option.
➎ To congure the Wi-Fi coverage area for your MiFi Liberate, select from the drop-down menu
options. Select Low Power - longer battery life to limit the size of your Wi-Fi network and
conserve battery life, or High Power - shorter battery life to maximize the size of your Wi-Fi
network.
➏ Click Save Changes.
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Mobile Settings
The Mobile Settings menu includes the following menu options.
• Mobile (See Mobile on page 57.)
• APN Profiles (See APN Proles on page 58.)
• Network Selection (See Network Selection on page 59.)
• Manual DNS (See Manual DNS on page 60.)
• SIM Lock (See SIM Lock on page 61.)
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Mobile
The Mobile section displays the following:
• Cellular Data — turn o cellular data to prevent all internet trac from using the mobile
broadband connection.
• International Roaming — turn on to access the Internet when traveling internationally.
NOTE Additional data usage charges may apply.
Slide the ON/OFF button to enable or disable cellular data or international roaming.
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APN Profiles
This section is for enterprise use only. Changing default settings may adversely aect your Internet
connection. The APN Proles section displays the following:
• Active APN Profile — choose between AT&T Default or Custom.
• APN — enter a name for your Custom APN Prole in the APN eld.
To change your active APN prole:
➊ Select an available prole from the Active APN Prole drop-down menu.
➋ Enter the name of the APN prole in the APN eld.
➌ Click Save Changes.
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Network Selection
Your MiFi Liberate automatically connects to the optimal mobile network available. In many cases
you can also connect to a network manually if multiple networks are available. Manual network
selection will not be available if there are no additional available networks.
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Manual DNS
The Manual DNS section displays the following:
• Enable Manual DNS — allows you to select a specic DNS address.
• DNS Address 1 — allows you to enter your primary DNS address.
• DNS Address 2 — allows you to enter a secondary DNS address if you have one. This eld can
also be left blank.
To enable Manual DNS:
➊ Click the Enable Manual DNS check box.
➋ Enter the primary DNS address in the DNS Address 1 eld.
➌ Enter a second DNS address in the CNS Address 2 eld. This eld may be left blank if you do
not have a second DNS address.
➍ Click Save Changes.
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SIM Lock
The SIM Lock section displays the following:
• SIM Status — displays the current SIM status.
• Desired Action — allows you to select Enable PIN Lock from the drop-down menu.
• Enter current SIM PIN — allows you to enter your desired PIN.
The SIM card in your MiFi device can be locked using a PIN. If the SIM card is locked, you must enter
a PIN before connecting to the Internet. To lock your SIM card:
➊ Select Enable PIN Lock in the Desired Action drop-down menu.
➋ Contact AT&T Customer Care to request a SIM PIN code.
➌ Enter a PIN in the Enter Current SIM PIN eld.
➍ Click Save Changes.
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Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings menu includes the following menu options:
• Firewall (See Firewall on page 63.)
• LAN (See LAN on page 64.)
• Port Filtering (See Port Filtering on page 65.)
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Firewall
The Firewall section displays the following:
• VPN Passthrough – allows connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel to a remote server or
device.
To allow connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel to a remote server or device:
• Slide the ON/OFF button to ON.
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LAN
The LAN section displays the following:
• IP Address — the address that identies the MiFi Liberate on the network.
• Subnet Mask — the standard address for the MiFi Liberate subnet.
• MAC Address — the physical address or hardware address of your MiFi device.
• Enable DHCP Server — allows the device to automatically assign a local IP address to a new
device joining your network (such as a wireless printer or another computer).
• Start DHCP Address Range at — the current range of IP addresses assigned by the MiFi DHCP
server.
• Current DHCP Address Range — the beginning range of IP addresses assigned by the MiFi
DHCP server.
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Port Filtering
Port Filtering allows you to enhance the security of your system by only allowing certain
applications to reach the Internet. The Port Filtering section displays the following:
• Port Filtering — restricts internet trac to specic applications. Select the check box next to
Port Filtering to turn Port Filtering on.
• Applications — select the check box next to one or more application (DNS, NNTP, SNMP, FPO,
POP3, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP) to turn the particular application on.
• Custom Applications — select Add Custom Application to add an application not included in
the applications section.
To enable Port Filtering and restrict Internet trac to specic applications:
➊ Click the Port Filtering check box.
➋ Click the application check box to enable/disable the selected application.
➌ Click Save Changes to apply any changes made to the Port Filtering application settings.
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To enable Port Filtering for custom applications:
➊ Click Add Custom Applications.
➋ Enter the desired name in the App Name eld.
➌ Enter the appropriate values in the Begin Port and End Port elds.
➍ Select either TCP or UDP from the Protocol drop-down menu.
➎ Click the check mark to nish editing the application.
➏ Click Save Changes to save and apply the settings.
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Messages
The Messages page lists the SMS messages delivered to your MiFi Liberate by your service provider.
All messages are listed in order by date, with unread messages indicated in bold on a colored
background. All messages are marked as read once they are displayed on this page.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the Messages icon to display the Messages page. The number of unread messages
appears at the top of the page. To delete a message, tap the garbage can.
On the MiFi Liberate Manager
Select the Messages tab on the Navigation panel on the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page.
• Click Delete next to a message to delete only that message.
• Click Delete All Messages to delete all messages listed.
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File Sharing
Your MiFi Liberate includes a microSD card slot that allows you to store les and share them with
connected devices. microSD cards are sold separately.
The File Sharing page enables you to share les stored on the microSD card with other compatible
devices, like your laptop and tablet, that are connected to the MiFi Liberate.
Enable File Sharing
Insert a microSD card. File sharing is not enabled by default. If le sharing is enabled, devices
connected to your MiFi Liberate can access the les on your microSD card.
NOTE – Be careful not to touch the contacts.
– Do not force the card into the slot. Check the orientation of the card if you have difficulties, and
be sure it slides easily into the slot.
– Your MiFi Liberate supports both microSD and microSDHC (High Capacity) cards up
to 32GB. (For the purposes of this User Guide, microSD is used.)
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the File Sharing icon to display the File Sharing page.
➋ Slide the File Sharing ON/OFF button to ON.
➌ Scroll to the lower part of the page to access instructions for using File Sharing on Windows,
Mac or Tablets. For more File Sharing options, go to http://att.miliberate/lesharing.
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Accessing Shared Files
Instructions for Windows:
➊ Click the Windows Start button and select Computer. The microSD card appears under
Networks.
➋ If the microSD card does not appear under Networks, go to Start and type in \\MiFi-Liberate.
➌ If prompted for a user name, enter guest. Do not enter a password.
Instructions for Mac:
➤ The microSD card will appear automatically under the ‘shared’ menu in the nder.
Instructions for iOS, Android, and other Mobile Devices:
➤ Files may be downloaded and viewed from a connected mobile device through the web
browser by going to http://att.miliberate/les.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access the File Sharing page, click File Sharing on the Navigation panel. The File Sharing page
contains the following menu options:
• Settings (See Settings on page 71.)
• View Files (See View Files on page 72.)
From this page you can enable le sharing and see how much free space you have available on the
microSDHC card. You can also decide to protect your les with a password or make them available
to everyone connected to your MiFi Liberate.
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Settings
The Settings section allows you to enable/disable File Sharing, check your microSD card status, and
provides instructions for accessing shared les. The Settings section displays the following:
• File Sharing — slide the ON/OFF button to enable/disable File Sharing.
• microSD Card Status — displays microSD card availability and amount of unused storage.
• Accessing Shared Files — provides instructions for accessing les from Windows, Mac and
Tablets.
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View Files
The View Files section allows you to view all les on the microSD card installed in the MiFi Liberate.
To view or download and save les on the microSD:
➊ Click on the folder name to display all les in the folder.
➋ Click on the desired le to view an image of the le, or to download and save.
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Media Center
The Media Center page allows you to play movies, music and photos on connected devices
including DVD and Blue-ray® players, game consoles, televisions, tablets, mobile devices, computers,
audio video systems, digital frames, and home theater devices. Connect over Wi-Fi to the MiFi
Liberate. Use your Wi-Fi enabled or DLNA-capable device to access the les on your microSD card,
and enjoy your content, hassle-free.
To access the Media Center page and enable the Media Center, tap the Media Center icon on the
MiFi Liberate Touchscreen, or select Media Center on the Navigation panel on the MiFi Liberate
Manager.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the Media Center icon to display the Media Center page.
➋ To access the Media Center and display a list of available video, audio and image media les,
slide the ON/OFF button to ON.
➌ For more Media Center options, go to http://att.miliberate/mediacenter.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To view and share your media les with connected devices, play your media les in your web
browser, and access Media Center applications, select the Media Center tab on the Navigation panel
on the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page.
The Media Center page contains the following.
• Status (See Status on page 75.)
• Media (See Media on page 78.)
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Status
Turning on the MiFi Media Center makes the media content on the microSD card available to
connected devices. To view and share your media les with other DLNA capable devices:
➊ Select the Status tab to display the Media Center Status page.
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➋ Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to enable the Media Center and display Media Center status
details and options.
➌ To rescan the contents on the microSD card, click Rescan Content. Click Confirm to begin the
rescan.
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➍ To clear your cache and ensure that you have the latest versions of stored les, click Clear
Cache. Click Confirm to delete the cached les.
➎ To restart the Media Center Server, click Restart Server. Click Confirm to begin the restart.
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Media
The Media menu displays these additional menu options.
• Photos (See Photos on page 79.)
• Videos (See Videos on page 80.)
• Music (See on page 80.)
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Photos
The My Library drop-down menu allows you to browse and sort the photo les on the MiFi Liberate
microSD card using these options:
• All Photos — sorts all photo les.
• By Date — sorts photo les by date.
• By Folder — sorts photo les by folder.
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Videos
The My Library drop-down menu allows you to browse and sort the video les on the MiFi Liberate
microSD card using these options:
• All Videos — sorts all video les.
• By Date — sorts video les by date.
• By Folder —sorts video les by folder.
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Music
The My Library drop-down menu allows you to browse and sort the music les on the MiFi Liberate
microSD card using these options:
• Album — sorts music les by album.
• All Tracks — sorts music les by track.
• Artist — sorts music les by artist.
• Artist/Album — sorts music les by artist/album.
• By Folder — sorts music les by folder.
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GPS
The GPS page allows you to enable GPS and to enable GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA). The GPS receiver on
the MiFi Liberate can determine your current location, often even indoors.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the GPS icon to display the GPS page.
➋ To accept the GPS Privacy Agreement and enable GPS, slide the ON/OFF button to ON.
➌ Scroll to the lower part of the page to view all current GPS location details.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access the GPS page, click GPS on the Navigation panel. The GPS page contains the following:
• Enable GPS (See Enable GPS on page 84.)
• Current Position
• GPS Over Wi-Fi
• Port Number
• Download Enable GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers
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Enable GPS
To enable GPS and GPS over Wi-Fi:
➊ Slide the Enable GPS ON/OFF button to ON.
➋ Click the Enable GPS over Wi-Fi check box.
➌ Click Save Changes to activate and save your selections.
NOTE - You must download and install the GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers to create a virtual NEMA (GPS) port on
your computer before you can use the GPS Over Wi-Fi feature.
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To download GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers:
➊ Click Download GPS Over Wi-Fi Drivers.
A Help page displays a download overview and links to the available downloads.
➋ Click the appropriate link to download the driver to your computer.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup page allows you to setup WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) on your MiFi
Liberate to easily connect to other WPS-enabled devices.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon to display the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page.
➋ To enable WPS, slide the ON/OFF button to ON. Wi-Fi must be restarted and existing
connections may be briey interrupted.
➌ To enable the WPS Push button method, tap WPS Push button method >. Find and push the
WPS button on your connecting device.
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➍ To enable the WPS PIN method, tap WPS PIN method >. Find the WPS PIN on your connecting
device, then click Enter WPS PIN.
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About
The About page allows you to view current Internet, Wi-Fi, microSD card and conguration status;
device details; and software update history. You can also manage your AT&T account, and view
detailed diagnostic information and logs used for troubleshooting.
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen
➊ Tap the About icon to display the About page.
➋ Tap Current Status > to display the network , network status, technology, signal strength,
media center, le sharing, and GPS status details.
➌ Tap Device Info > to display your wireless number, the device manufacturer, model number,
IMEI, SIM#, and software version.
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➍ Tap Help and Customer Care > to display a link to tutorials, customer care, your wireless
number, the device model number, and the current software version.
➎ Tap Software Update > to display the current software version, last update, and to Check for
Updates.
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On the MiFi Liberate Manager
To access the About page, click About on the Navigation panel. The About page contains the
following.
• Current Status (See Current Status on page 91.)
• Device Info (See Device Info on page 93.)
• Customer Care (See Customer Care on page 94.)
• Diagnostics (See Diagnostics on page 95.)
• Logs (See Logs on page 97.)
• Software Update (See Software Update on page 95.)
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Current Status
The Current Status section displays the following:
• Internet Status (See Internet Status on page 91.)
• Wi-Fi (See Wi-Fi on page 91.)
• Device (See (See Device on page 92.).)
Internet Status
• Connection Status — displays the connection status for the Internet connection and
indicates if an error condition exists.
• Network Name — network to which the MiFi Liberate is currently connected.
• Technology — network technology used for the current connection.
• Connection Time — the period of time that has elapsed since the current session started.
• Data Sent —the amount of data transmitted during the current Internet session. Each session
restarts from zero.
• Data Received — the amount of data received for the current Internet session. Each session
restarts from zero.
• IP Address — the IP address assigned to the MiFi Liberate.
• Subnet Mask — the network mask associated with the IP address of the MiFi Liberate.
• Gateway — the gateway IP address associated with the IP address of the MiFI Liberate.
• DNS — the Domain Name Server currently used by the MiFi Liberate.
Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) — name of the network (SSID) that you are connected to.
• Wi-Fi Security — security type for the current prole.
• Wi-Fi Password (Key) — the network key (Wi-Fi Key, password) for the wireless network.
• Channel — channel that is being used.
• Wi-Fi Mode — current wireless mode.
• Connected Devices — clients that are currently connected to the device.
• Maximum Devices Allowed — maximum number of clients that are allowed to connect to the
device.
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Device
• microSD Card — indicates whether the microSD card is available.
• Total Space — indicates the size of the microSD card.
• Available Space — indicates how much free space is available on the microSD card.
• File Sharing — indicates if File Sharing is enabled or disabled.
• Media Center — indicates if the Media Center is enabled or disabled.
• GPS Status — shows the current status of the GPS receiver.
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Device Info
The Device Info section displays the following:
• Manufacturer — the manufacturer of the MiFi Liberate device.
• Model — the ocial model name and number for the MiFi Liberate device.
• MiFi Liberate Software Version — the currently installed version of MiFi Liberate software.
• MiFi OS Version — the currently installed version number for the OS (Operating System)
and its components.
• Modem FW Version — the currently installed version of the rmware used to control the
MiFi's 4G modem function.
• Wi-Fi FW Version — the currently installed version of the Wi-Fi rmware.
• Web UI Version — the currently installed version of the MiFi Liberate Manager.
• LCD UI Version — the currently installed version of the software controlling the LCD
touchscreen.
• PRI Version — the current conguration version applied to the MiFi Liberate.
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Customer Care
The Customer Care section displays the following:
• Quick Links — provides quick access to the AT&T website.
• Self-Service Support — provides links to MiFi Liberate tutorials and support.
• Contact AT&T — provides customer support contact information.
To access the Customer Care Advanced page:
➊ Click Advanced.
➋ Enter the code provided by AT&T Customer Care in the code eld.
➌ Click Submit.
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Diagnostics
The Diagnostics section displays the following:
• Modem Status (See Modem Status on page 96.)
• HSPA Status (See HSPA Status on page 96.)
• 4G LTE Status (See 4G LTE Status on page 96.)
NOTE - Diagnostics details are used only for troubleshooting and technical support.
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Modem Status
• IMEI — the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) for this device. This number does
not change when the SIM is changed.
• IMSI — the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) is a unique identication
associated with all GSM, UMTS and LTE mobile subscribers. It is stored in the SIM and
changes if the SIM is changed.
• Wireless Number — the wireless telephone number for the MiFi Liberate. This number
changes if the SIM is changed.
• FW Version — the current version of rmware installed on the MiFi Liberate.
• SIM Status — indicates current status of the SIM card.
• ICCID — the unique identication number assigned to the SIM card. It does not display if
there is no SIM installed, or a SIM error condition exists.
HSPA Status
• Status — refers to 4G HSPA and all preceding technologies. The following states are
supported: disabled, not available, available.
• Technology — displays current technology in use for the GSM/WCDMA/HSPA network.
• Network ID — the name or ID of the GSM/WCDMA/HSPA network.
• Cell ID — identies the cell tower currently in use.
• RSSI — displays the RSSI measure of signal strength in decibels. This is always a negative
number, and higher absolute values indicate a stronger signal.
• Roaming — indicates if the current connection is a roaming connection.
4G LTE Status
• Status — displays current LTE network status. Possible status values are disabled, not
available, or available.
• Signal Strength — indicates the strength of the LTE signal. This is always a negative number,
and higher absolute values indicate a stronger signal.
• SINR — indicates the signal quality. Higher numbers indicate a better signal.
• Roaming — indicates if the current connection is a roaming connection.
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Logs
The Logs section displays the following:
• Mobile Network — records details regarding network connections.
• System — records details for events other than network connections.
NOTE - Logs are used only for troubleshooting and technical support.
Click Refresh List to update the Mobile Network or System Log.
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Software Update
The Software Update section displays the following:
• Current Software — displays the current version of software installed, last check for updates,
and any updates available. If an update is available it is automatically downloaded and you
will be prompted on the MiFi Liberate touchscreen to install it.
• Last Update — displays the details of the last update installed.
• Update History — displays the details of all updates that have been downloaded and
installed.
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Troubleshooting
Overview
Common Problems and Solutions
Using the Master Reset Button
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