Quick Start Guide
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi
Vodafone R201
Welcome
to the world of mobile communications
1Introduction
2Device Overview
3Getting Started
7 Connecting To The Vodafone
Mobile Wi-Fi
8Configuration
9Web UI Information
10Power Saving Modes
11Battery Charging
12Advanced Configuration
Introduction
The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 allows several Wi-Fi enabled devices (for example PCs, mobile gaming devices, digital music players) to share a secure mobile internet connection. The device is battery, mains or USB powered, and this flexibility allows the device to be positioned for best mobile coverage and then share this coverage between several devices via Wi-Fi.
The Vodafone R201 is DLNA certified. This allows the device to act as a Digital Media Server, streaming music, videos and photos from a MicroSDHC™ card (not included) to other DLNA-certified devices. It can also be configured as a shared network drive to allow files to be shared among several Wi-Fi devices.
System Requirements
To use the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 you need a device with Wi-Fi capability (supporting WiFi 802.11 b/g) and an internet browser.
End User Licence Agreement (EULA)
Please ensure that you have read and accept the software EULA for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software or device. The EULA is available at the following location: www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R201
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Device
Overview
Tip:
The Mobile Broadband Connectivity / Power LED will be lit while the device is booting up.
It will flash every 2 seconds when the device is not connected, and will flash every 10 seconds when the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi is connected to the Mobile Broadband Network, or in power save (sleep) mode.
When the R201 is switched off, the LED will be off, but if it is still being charged, a large battery charging icon will be displayed on the Device Status Screen.
Tip:
The Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will also show the number of users connected to the device, for example 3 users.
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Micro
USB slot
WPS /
Display button
Power / Mobile |
Power switch – slide |
Broadband |
right to switch on |
Connectivity LED |
and left to switch off |
Device Status Screen
Mobile Broadband operator & time
3G connectivity & SMS ‘message waiting’
Wi-Fi connectivity & WPS information
Mobile Broadband signal strength
Battery charge
Device
Status
Screen
Getting Started (1/4)
Tip:
The whole of the back cover is released by sliding it (towards the Micro USB slot end of the device) in order to release the clips, then the cover will lift off.
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.Unclip and slide open the back of the device and insert the SIM and MicroSDHC card (if used) as shown, then insert the battery.
Insert |
|
MicroSDHC |
Factory |
card |
reset |
|
button |
SSID and
WPA2 Key
Tip:
WPS security is an additional manual security measure to safeguard and simplify access to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi by pressing the WPS button when requested by the Windows Operating System instead of manually entering the WPA2 Key. WPS is an integral part of both Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
For more information on WPS configuration please refer to the Advanced Configuration Guide.
Insert
SIM
Note: Before replacing the back cover please make a note of your Wi-Fi security details which include a
secure network WPA2 Key and a Network Name (SSID). The WPA2 Key and the SSID are unique to your device and can be found on a label on the inside of the back cover. These details will be needed if your PC operating system does not support WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) security. WPS is found in both Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and Windows® 7.
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