Inseego ISGMIFI8000 User Manual

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Patents and Licenses

For a complete list of all Inseego Corp. patents, visit www.Inseegowireless.com/about/contact-us.

Software License

Proprietary Rights Provisions:

The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Inseego Corp. and/or Inseego Corp.’ suppliers. Although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Inseego Corp. and/or Inseego Corp. 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.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights Clause:

The software drivers are classied as “Commercial Computing device Software” and the U.S. Government is acquiring only “Restricted Rights” in the software drivers and their Documentation.

U.S. Government Export Administration Act Compliance Clause:

It is forbidden by US law to export, license or otherwise transfer the software drivers or Derivative Works to any country where such transfer is prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act, or any successor legislation, or in violation of the laws of any other country.

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Inseego Corp. is a trademark of Inseego Corp., and the other trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively the “Trademarks”) used in this user manual are the property of Inseego Corp. or their respective owners. Nothing contained in this user manual should be construed as granting by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, a license or right of use of Inseego Corp. or any other Trademark displayed in this user manual without the written permission of Inseego Corp. or its respective owners.

• Inseego Corp., and the Inseego Corp. logo are all trademarks of Inseego Corp.

• MiFi® and the MiFi logo are registered trademarks of Inseego Corp.

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The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this user manual may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Inseego Corp. Revision History

Part Number Revision Description Date

90027135 R1 Initial release - DRAFT C 26 Apr 2019

FCC ID: PKRISGMiFi8000 PN: 90027135_R1_DRAFTC_UG_MiFi8000_MVNO_26 Apr 2019

Please visit www.inseego.com for the latest information about your device.

Contents

Overview ............................................................... 1

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents ....................................................................... 2

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About MiFi 8000’s Internet Connection ................................................... 3

Caring for Your MiFi 8000 ................................................................ 3

About Your MiFi 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Status Indicators ......................................................................... 5

Power Management ......................................................................... 7

Charging Your MiFi 8000 ................................................................. 7

Using Your MiFi 8000 to Charge Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Replacing the 4G LTE SIM Card ..........................................................10

Using Your MiFi 8000’s Touchscreen ..................................... 11

Turning Your MiFi 8000 On and O ..........................................................12

Connecting to Your MiFi 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Your MiFi 8000’s Touchscreen .........................................................13

The Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Touchscreen ............................................16

About this Chapter .....................................................................16

Wi-Fi ...................................................................................16

Connected Devices .....................................................................17

Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Settings ................................................................................17

Universal Charging ..................................................................... 18

USB File Share ..........................................................................18

Update Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About MiFi ............................................................................. 19

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Admin Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Admin Website .........................................22

About this Chapter .....................................................................22

Accessing the MiFi 8000 Admin Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The MiFi 8000 Admin Website Home Screen ............................................. 23

Checking Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing Your MiFi 8000 Admin Password ..............................................25

Managing Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Managing Connected Devices ..........................................................28

Editing a Connected Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices ............................. 29

Blocked Devices .................................................................... 29

Managing USB File Share ................................................................30

Managing Settings .....................................................................31

The Preferences Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The Software Update Tab ...........................................................32

The Backup and Restore Tab ........................................................34

The GPS Tab ........................................................................34

The Advanced Tab ..................................................................35

Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Device Info .........................................................................46

4G LTE Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Logs ................................................................................48

Getting Help ...........................................................................49

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Technical Support .......................................................................... 56

Technical Support ......................................................................56

Product Specications and Regulatory Information ...................... 57

Product Specications ......................................................................58

General ................................................................................58

Technology/Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Regulatory Statements .....................................................................60

Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Limited Warranty and Liability ..............................................................62

Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Proper Battery Use and Disposal ............................................................65

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Overview

About Your MiFi 8000

Power Management

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the Inseego MiFi 8000®.

With the MiFi 8000 you can access 4G LTE networks for faster apps, uploads and downloads. Connect up to 15 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles and more* - and experience download speeds up to 10 times faster than with Inseego’s 3G*.

The MiFi 8000 is also backwards compatible to 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when you need it most.

Package Contents

The MiFi 8000 package includes:

• MiFi 8000

• Pre-installed 4400mAh Standard Lithium Ion Battery

• Pre-installed 4G LTE SIM Card (4FF)

• QuickCharge Charger

• Type A to Type C USB Cable

• Wireless Brochures

System Requirements

• Compatible with all major operating systems

• Works with the latest versions of browsers, including Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Internet Explorer®, Safari™ and Mobile Safari™.

To use Wi-Fi mode, your computer or other device needs Wi-Fi capability and Internet browser software. If your computer does not have Wi-Fi capability you can use Ethernet over USB tethering.

Your MiFi 8000 must have proper data service to function.

About MiFi 8000’s Internet Connection

With LTE you can get the speed you require to work eciently outside the home or oce. You can connect to the Internet, access your corporate intranet, check your email and download attachments at speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G*.

4G Mobile Broadband with LTE*

• Download: typical download speeds of 5-12 Mbps.

• Upload: typical upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps.

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

• 802.11a uses the 5.0 GHz frequency with speeds up to 12 Mbps.

• 802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with speeds up to 12 Mbps.

Caring for Your MiFi 8000

Like any electronic device, the MiFi 8000 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Inseego Corp recommends the following guidelines:

• Protect the MiFi 8000 from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.

• Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 8000; they might cause the MiFi 8000 to potentially overheat and they might alter the performance of the antenna.

• Store the MiFi 8000 in a safe place when not in use.

* Average download speeds of 5-12 Mbps/average upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps. Actual throughput speed and coverage may vary.

About Your MiFi 8000

➊

➋

➍

➌ ➎

➊ Power Button — Powers the MiFi 8000 on and oﬀ.

➋ Color Touchscreen (2.4 in) — Displays device status, data usage, and number of users

connected. Swipe left/right/up or down to access available menu options.

➌ Test Port

➍ USB-C Port — Use to connect the QuickCharge charger, Internet over USB-C, to charge one

additional wireless device, and MiFi Share le sharing via mass storage.

➎ Test Port

➏

➑

➐

➏ Master Reset Hole — Use to reset MiFi 8000 back to original factory settings.

➐ Battery Compartment — The battery is pre-installed.

➑ Battery Removal Divot — Insert a ngernail here and lift to remove the battery.

Status Indicators

DISPLAY ICON

No icons The MiFi 8000 is powered o or not receiving power, or

Network Signal Strength

Activity Indicator Data is being transferred between the mobile network

Roaming Roaming indicator.

Wi-Fi Indicator Your MiFi 8000 Wi-Fi network in turned ON.

Messages You have unread messages.

DESCRIPTION

the screen is in power-saving mode.

Network Signal Strength Indicator. More bars indicate more signal strength.

and your MiFi 8000.

Connected Devices Shows the number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your

MiFi 8000.

Battery Charge Indicator

Battery AC Charging Indicator

Battery USB Charging Indicator

The battery is fully charged.

the battery is critically low and the MiFi 8000 will shut down unless the battery is connected to the charger.

Displays when the MiFi 8000 is connected to the AC charger.

Displays when the MiFi 8000 is connected ia USB and is charging.

OTHER ICONS

SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, there is no SIM card installed.

SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, your SIM is locked. Real-time data

usage meter will not display.

SIM - Red If this icon is displayed, there is a SIM error. Check to be

sure your SIM card is properly installed.

USB Tethered If this icon is displayed, your MiFi 8000 is connected to

Wi-Fi via USB.

Universal Charging Tap the icon to display Universal Charging status.

Options include Available, Charging, or Not available.

Software Update Scroll and select the icon to display the current SW

version, and to download and install an update.

MiFi Share USB Mass storage device in use.

Power Management

Charging Your MiFi 8000

IMPORTANT Before you use your MiFi 8000, be sure to charge the battery for at least three

hours to ensure a full initial charge. When fully charged, the battery has up to 24 hours of life.

To charge the battery:

➊ Connect the USB end of the QuickCharge charger into the charging port of the MiFi 8000.

➋ Plug the other end of the wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. When the

battery is fully charged, the battery icon will turn solid black.

Before using your MiFi 8000, read the battery safety information in the "Safety Hazards" section of this guide. (See Proper Battery Use and Disposal on page 124.)

CAUTION! Use only batteries and chargers with your MiFi 8000 that have been approved by

Inseego Corp for optimal performance and safe operation.

Using Your MiFi 8000 to Charge Other Devices

The universal charging port allows you to charge an additional device such as a phone or tablet, using your MiFi 8000.

To charge an additional device:

➊ Connect the USB cable to the device to be charged.

➋ Connect the other end of the USB cable to the Universal Charging port on the MiFi 8000.

To check your MiFi 8000’s battery level, from the Home screen, tap Menu > Universal Charging.

Replacing the Battery

To remove and replace the battery:

➊ Insert your ngernail in the battery removal groove at the top edge of the battery cover,

then lift and remove the battery cover. Set the cover aside.

➋ Insert your nger into the battery removal divot and lift the battery out of the battery

compartment.

➌ Align the gold contacts on the new battery with the gold contacts on the MiFi 8000 and

gently slide the battery into place.

➍ Replace the cover by setting it on the MiFi 8000 where the notches align, then press on the

cover until it clicks into place and is at across the entire bottom surface.

Battery Tips

WARNING ! Always use only approved batteries and chargers with your MiFi 8000. The

warranty does not cover damage caused by non-approved batteries and/or chargers.

• Do not use sharp objects or use excessive force to remove the battery or to access the battery well, this may damage the MiFi 8000 and the battery.

• The battery discharges more rapidly as additional devices access your MiFi 8000.

• 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 -20°C (4°F) or above 60°C (140°F).

• Never leave the MiFi 8000 in an unattended vehicle where it can get too hot or too cold.

• 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.

IMPORTANT Whenever you remove or insert the battery, ensure your MiFi 8000 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 battery.

Replacing the 4G LTE SIM Card

Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number and important information about your wireless service. Your MiFi 8000 comes with the SIM card and battery already installed.

To remove the 4G LTE SIM card:

➊ Insert your ngernail in the battery removal groove at the top edge of the battery cover,

then lift and remove the cover. Set the cover aside.

➋ Remove the battery from the battery well.

➌ Carefully slide the SIM card backwards to remove from the SIM card slot.

NOTE Should your 4G SIM card be lost or damaged, contact your network operator.

To install a new 4G LTE SIM card:

➊ Lift to open the battery cover located on the back of the MiFi 8000.

➋ If necessary, remove the SIM card from the outer card, being careful not to touch the gold-

colored contacts.

➌ Hold the card with the gold-colored contact points facing down.

➍ Insert the SIM card into the slot. The SIM card MUST remain in the SIM card slot when in use.

CAUTION! Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static

electricity, water, or dirt.

Using Your MiFi 8000’s

Touchscreen

Turning Your MiFi 8000 On and O

Using Your MiFi 8000’s Touchscreen

Turning Your MiFi 8000 On and O

• To turn your MiFi 8000 on, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.

• To turn it o, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds..

• To wake the MiFi 8000 display, press and release the Power button.

Connecting to Your MiFi 8000

You can use the MiFi 8000 as a wireless mobile hotspot to connect your computer and up to a total of 15 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the mobile broadband network.

To connect to your MiFi 8000:

➊ Turn on your Wi-Fi enabled device and your MiFi 8000. The MiFi 8000 will broadcast its own

wireless network and name.

Tip! The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your device and software. See your

device’s User Guide for more information.

➋ When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi Network password. The MiFi 8000 Home screen should

now show an additional connected device. Your Wi-Fi enabled device is now connected to the Internet.

➌ You can view or change MiFi 8000 settings by connecting to the MiFi 8000 Admin website at

http://my.MiFi 8000 or http://192.168.1.1.

IMPORTANT Charge the battery completely before you connect your computer to your MiFi

8000. (See Power Management.)

Using Your MiFi 8000’s Touchscreen

From the MiFi 8000’s touchscreen, you can check your MiFi 8000’s status, view your current data usage, see Wi-Fi and Connected Devices details, and more.

The Home Screen

The Home screen lets you see what your MiFi 8000 is doing at a glance.

MiFi 8000

Data Usage

Wi-Fi On/Oﬀ

MiFi 8000 Home Screen

Wi-Fi Name /Password

Number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your MiFi 8000

At the top of the screen, you’ll see status indicators for network signal strength , data trac activity , unread Inseego system messages , roaming , and battery .

The Data Usage section shows how much of your monthly data you’ve used and how much time is left until the next billing cycle.

NOTE If SIM Lock is turned on, or if another device is connected to the Universal Charging port

and being charged, the Data Usage meter won’t be shown. Scroll and tap the Data Usage icon to view your current data usage details.

Unlock SIM Retrieve Data Usage Data Usage Display

The middle of the screen shows you if Wi-Fi is on or o, and how many devices are connected to your MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi network.

Your Wi-Fi Name and Password are next. For information on changing your Wi-Fi Name and Password, see (See Managing MiFi 8000 Settings.).

Tap Menu to Open Menu Options Swipe Up/Down to Desired Option Tap to View Desired Option

Managing Your MiFi 8000

Using the Touchscreen

About this Chapter

Wi-Fi

Connected Devices

Data Usage

Settings

Universal Charging

MiFi Share

About MiFi 8000

Help

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Touchscreen

About this Chapter

You can manage, monitor, and customize your MiFi 8000 settings directly on the MiFi 8000’s touchscreen, or by using the MiFi 8000 Admin website.

In this chapter, we will show you what features you can manage on your MiFi 8000’s touchscreen.

For website instructions, including features that can only be managed on the website, see Chapter4, Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the MiFi 8000 Admin Website.

For general instructions on using your touchscreen, see Chapter 2,

Touchscreen.

Using your MiFi 8000’s

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi allows you to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF, and select your Primary and Guest Network settings.

➊ From the Home screen, select Menu > Wi-Fi.

➋ Select Wi-Fi to display the Wi-Fi options.

• Select Wi-Fi Band Selection to select your Primary and Guest Network settings.

NOTE Use the Guest Network to temporarily share Internet access with guests. It creates a

separate Wi-Fi network with a diﬀerent name and password, and provides the same conﬁguration options as the Primary network. Users on the Guest network are isolated from users on your primary network. You can choose to use the Guest Network under either the 2.4 GHz Band or 5 GHz Band or don’t select either band to turn it oﬀ.

• Select Wi-Fi Name/Password to display your current Primary and Guest Network Wi-Fi Name and Passwrd settings.

• Select Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to allow compatible Wi-Fi devices to easily connect to your MiFi 8000’s Primary or Guest network.

Tap Menu Select Wi-Fi Select Wi-Fi option Display Wi-Fi Option Details

Connected Devices

From the Home screen, tap the number of Wi-Fi enabled devices currently connected to your MiFi 8000 networks to see the Connected Devices screen.

From here you can tap Primary Network, Guest Network or USB to see the DNS and MAC details for each device connected to the MiFi 8000, and to block or unblock each device.

You can also tap to see a list of Blocked Devices and unblock devices from that screen.

Tap Menu Select Connected Devices Select Network

Data Usage

To see your estimated data usage from the Menu, from the Home screen tap Menu > Data Usage.

Settings

You can change various MiFi 8000 Settings or reset your MiFi 8000 to the original factory settings.

From the Home screen, tap Menu > Settings, then choose from one of the following to see the options for that setting:

• Airplane Mode

• Stealth Mode

• Audio Alerts

• Languages

• Screen Timeout

• Network Settings

• Sleep Mode

• Factory Reset

• Advanced Settings

Tap Menu Select Settings Select Desired Setting Display Setting Options

Universal Charging

To see your MiFi 8000 battery charging status and universal charging information, from the Home screen tap Menu > Universal Charging.

Tap Menu Select Universal Charging Battery Charging Information T

USB File Share

USB File Share lets you share les and folders with connected devices on the MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi network when a USB mass storage device is connected to the USB C port.

To set-up your MiFi settings:

➊ From the Home screen, tap Menu > USB File Share.

➋ Select your desired option and tap the ON/OFF button to turn the setting ON or OFF.

NOTE To see instructions on how to access shared folders, sign in to the MiFi 8000 Admin Website

and go to USB File Share > How do I access the shared folders?

Tap Menu Select USB File Share Select Content to Share Select Access and Access Type

Update Device

Update Device allows you to view the current software version and when the last check was made for updates, lists available updates, and provides an update history. You can also update your device prole.

To check for an update:

➊ On the Home screen, tap Menu and select Update Device to display the current Software and

Conguration versions. Select Proﬁle Update or Software Update, then tap Continue to view your update options.

➋ If a Software update is available, you can choose to download and install the update using

your MiFi8000.

➌ Tap OK to return to the Update Device page.

Tap Menu Select Update Device Select Update Type

About MiFi

About MiFi displays information about your MiFi 8000, including Internet and roaming status, model and version, wireless and IMEI number, and battery charge level.

➊ On the Home screen tap Menu, then select About MiFi to display model number, software

and conguration versions, and wireless number.

➋ Swipe up or down to see the IMEI, battery level, internet status, technology, network, signal

strength, SNR, and roaming status.

Tap Menu Select About MiFi MiFi 8000 Details

Help

You can get help right from your MiFi 8000’s touchscreen.

➊ On the Home screen, tap Help to open the Help screen options. Help options include Admin

Website, Guest Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Tutorial, Unlock SIM, Universal Charging, MiFi Share and GPS.

➋ Swipe up/down to highlight the desired Help option, then press to display option choices

and information.

➌ Tap < to return to the Menu screen, or the Home icon to return to the Home screen.

Tap Help Option Select Help Option Admin Website Help Unlock SIM

Universal Charging GPS

Managing Your MiFi 8000

Admin Website

About this Chapter

The MiFi 8000 Admin Website Home Screen

Checking Data Usage

Managing Wi-Fi

Managing Connected Devices

Managing USB File Share Settings

Managing Settings

About

Getting Help

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Admin Website

About this Chapter

In this chapter, we will show you how to manage your MiFi 8000 using the MiFi 8000 Admin website.

From the MiFi 8000 Admin website, you can customize settings including Wi-Fi settings, passwords, GPS options, and more. You will also nd links to the My Inseego website and other online tools to help you get the most out of your MiFi 8000.

NOTE For instructions on managing your MiFi 8000 using it’s touchscreen, see Chapter 3,

Managing Your MiFi 8000 Using the Touchscreen.

Accessing the MiFi 8000 Admin Website

To connect to the MiFi 8000 Admin website:

➊ Connect your Wi-Fi capable device to the MiFi 8000. (See Connecting to Your MiFi 8000.)

NOTE You must be connected to your MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi network to access the Admin website.

➋ Open a web browser on your connected device and enter http://my.MiFi 8000/ or

http://192.168.1.1.

➌ Click Sign In in the upper right corner of the screen and sign in with your MiFi 8000 Admin

password. When you rst get your MiFi 8000, this will be the same as your Wi-Fi password.

➍ You can also check your messages, change your Admin password, restart your MiFi 8000, or

sign out from the Sign In drop down menu.

The MiFi 8000 Admin Website Home Screen

My MiFi 8000 Home page allows you to quickly access commonly used links and all available menu options for your MiFi 8000, and contains the following quick link menu options:

• Data Usage

• Wi-Fi

• Connected Devices

• USB File Share

• Settings

• About

• Help

Checking Data Usage

Current estimated data usage displays on the Home page, including data used, data remaining, days to go and billing cycle end date.

NOTE Roaming charges or roaming minutes may not be included in your estimate. Credits and

adjustments to your account may not appear until your next billing statement, and may not be reﬂected in your current balance. Payments are applied to your account on the same day they are made.

Changing Your MiFi 8000 Admin Password

The Admin Password is used to sign in to Settings. To change your Admin Password:

➊ On the Admin website Home screen, select Admin Settings from the Sign In drop down

menu. Enter your current Admin password in the Enter current password box, then click Continue.

➋ Enter your new password in the Enter new password box, then re-enter your new password

in the Conﬁrm new password box.

➌ Select a security question from the drop down menu and enter the answer in the Answer

Security Question eld. Click Save Changes.

NOTE The next time you sign in to MiFi 8000 Settings, you will need to use the new password.

Managing Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi page lets you manage your MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi settings. This page is divided into 3 tabs:

• Settings

• Primary Network

• Guest Network

Settings

From the Settings tab, you can turn your MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi Connections Settings, and customize Band Settings.

To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF, use the switch and then click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.

To select or turn o Band Selections for the Primary and Guest networks, mark the buttons for 2.4 GHz Band and 5 GHz Band. Choose Oﬀ, Primary network, or Guest network.

To change the maximum number of Wi-Fi devices that can connect to the MiFi 8000 (the default is set to 15), make your selection from the Limit connected devices to dropdown menu.

To customize the Band Settings:

➊ Click on the 2.4 GHz Band Settings or 5 GHz Band Settings link to display the available Band

Settings options.

➋ Make your Mode, Channel, and Bandwidth selections from the dropdown menus and then

click Save Changes.

Primary Network

From the Primary Network tab, you can change your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password (Key), select the type of security, and turn Options ON/OFF for your primary network.

To change the Primary Network Wi-Fi Password (SSID) enter the new Wi-Fi name into the eld.

To change the type of Wi-Fi security for the Primary Network, choose an option from the Security dropdown menu.

To change the Primary Network Wi-Fi Password (Key), enter the new password into the eld or click Generate New Key. Then click Save Changes.

To turn Options, such as Broadcast Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and WPS, ON/OFF for the Primary Network:

➊ Click the Options link to display available options. Options currently turned ON will display

with a checkmark in a red box.

➋ Click the checkboxes to turn options ON or OFF and then click Save Changes.

Guest Network

The same settings described above for the Primary Network are available for the Guest Network..

Managing Connected Devices

The Connected Devices page lets you view, edit, and block devices that are currently connected to your MiFi 8000 and also unblock devices.

For the Primary Network and Guest Network, you can see the IP Address, MAC Address, and Link Local of all devices connected to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi network name is displayed after the heading.

You can also see information on Blocked Devices, including the name and MAC address of any blocked devices.

The Primary Network and Guest Network sections list all devices connected to your MiFi 8000 via Wi-Fi including:

• Change Max Wi-Fi Connections — Allows you to set how many devices can simultaneously connect to the MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi network.

• Wi-Fi — The rst column indicates the type of connected device. You can use the Edit option to set or change the type. If the type has not been set, no icon is displayed. Once you set the device type, an appropriate icon is displayed.

• Band Selection — This will show either the default hostname of the connected device or the name you choose using the Edit option.

• 2.4GHz Band Settings option — Allows you to change the name of any connected device.

• 5.0GHz Band Settings — Displays an icon to indicate the connection type for each connected device.

Editing a Connected Device

To edit a connected device:

➊ Click the drop down menu for the connected device to open a page where you can edit the

device.

➋ Select the appropriate changes and click Save.

Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices

To change the maximum number of connected devices:

Click Change Max Connections on the Connected Devices page to open the Wi-Fi Settings page. Select the number of devices from the Maximum Wi-Fi connected devices dropdown menu and click Save Changes.

Blocked Devices

The Blocked Devices section lists any devices you have blocked. Note that since these devices are not currently connected, and are blocked from connecting, they do not have an IP address. Instead, they are identied by their name and MAC address.

Click Unblock to unblock a previously blocked device, freeing it to connect again. The unblocked device is deleted from the Blocked Devices list, and will reappear in the Connected Devices list when it connects.

Managing USB File Share

Share folders and les, over your primary and guest networks, when you connect your USB mass storage device to the MiFi 8000’s USB port. From USB File Share you can:

• Enable USB File Share — Turn ON/OFF.

• Allow users to change the USB File Share setting from the MiFi’s touchscreen display — Turn

ON/OFF.

• Settings — Enter Share name, select Share content and connection devices permission from the dropdown menu options.

Managing Settings

The Settings page allows you to make administration password and preference changes; obtain software update information; backup and restore les to your MiFi 8000; and set GPS preferences. The MiFi 8000 Settings page is divided into 5 tabs:

• Preferences

• Notiﬁcations & Alerts

• Software Update

• Backup and Restore

• GPS

• Advanced

The Preferences Tab

From the Preferences tab, you can manage your MiFi 8000’s Preference settings. This tab is divided into 3 sections:

• Device Preferences

• Notiﬁcations

• User Preferences

Device Preferences

From the Device Preferences settings, you can turn your MiFi 8000’s Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi ON/OFF, change Network and Wi-Fi Connections Settings, and customize Band Settings.

• Device Preferences — Set the behaviour of the MiFi 8000.

• Allow Settings Changes — Allow settings to be changed from the MiFi 8000 display.

• Allow Reset Button — Allow settings to be changed from the MiFi 8000 display

• Universal Charging — Charge your cellphone or similar device.

Notiﬁcations & Alerts

From the Notications & Alerts settings, you can turn ON/OFF listed notications, and turn ON/OFF for selected alerts.notications.

User Preferences

From the User Preferences settings, you to customize the date, time, distance and number formats.

The Software Update Tab

From Software Update settings, you can:

• Current software version— Display information for the current software version, date of last check for updates and the number of updates currently available.

• Checked for New System Update — Display the date of the last software update.

• Last System Update — Display most recent software update information.

• System Update History — Display the software version update history.

The Backup and Restore Tab

From Backup and Restore settings you can:

• Backup — Save your MiFi 8000 settings to your computer. You must enter your Admin Password in the Admin Password eld and click Download to save settings to your computer.

• Restore Settings— Upload a previously saved backup le from your computer to your MiFi

8000. Click Browse and select a le, then enter the Admin Password you were using when the backup le was saved in the Admin Password eld and click Restore Now.

• Restore to Factory Defaults — Restore all settings on your MiFi 8000 to the factory default values. Click Restore Factory Defaults to restore all such settings. If prompted for a password, use the default Admin Password which is admin.

• Restart MiFi 8000 — Restart your MiFi 8000.

• Turn Oﬀ MiFi 8000 — Shutdown your MiFi 8000.

The GPS Tab

From GPS settings you can:

• GPS ON/OFF — Turn ON/OFF the GPS feature.

• Turn oﬀ — Set when the GPS receiver will turn o, once it is on.

• Current Location — Display current latitude and longitude.

• GPS over Wi-Fi (NMEA) — Download and install the GPS over Wi-Fi driver to your computer.

The Advanced Tab

IMPORTANT! Changing the MiFi 8000’s Advanced settings can adversely aect stability,

performance and security of the MiFi 8000.

From Advanced settings you can:

• Networks — Turn o cellular data to prevent all internet trac from using the MiFi 8000 mobile broadband connection.

• Manual DNS — Automatically select a Domain Name Server (DNS). From the Manual DNS settings, you can select up to two DNS (Domain Name Server) IP addresses.

• SIM — Find settings and information about the MiFi 8000’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card inside your MiFi 8000 can be locked with a PIN code for additional security. If locked, the PIN code must be entered before the MiFi 8000 can connect to the Internet.

• Firewall — Determine which Internet trac is allowed.

• MAC Filter — Determine which Internet trac is allowed.

• LAN — Manage your MiFi 8000’s IPv4 and IPv6 network settings.

• Port Filtering — Block outgoing Internet connections and permit only allowed applications to access the Internet. You can also customize a list of allowed applications which permits only certain programs to connect to the Internet.

• Port Forwarding — Allow incoming trac from the Internet to be forwarded to a particular computer or device on your Wi-Fi network. Normally, the built-in rewall blocks incoming trac from the Internet. Use Port Forwarding to allow Internet users to access any server you are running on your computer, such as a Web, FTP, or E-mail server. For some online games, Port Forwarding must be used in order for the games to function correctly.

• VPN — Establish a tunnel connection to an OpenVPN server and route all trac on connected devices through the tunnel.

Networks

From Networks settings, you can manage:

• Mobile Network — Allows you to turn o cellular data to prevent all internet trac from using the MiFi 8000 mobile broadband connection.

• Preferred network technology — Allows you to select the network technologies which will be used.

• APN Settings — Displays the network carrier APN.

To turn o cellular data and prevent all internet trac from using the MiFi 8000 mobile broadband connection:

• Slide the Mobile Network ON/OFF button to OFF, then click Conﬁrm.

NOTE All internet connections will be immediately terminated when you click Conﬁrm..

Manual DNS

The MiFi 8000 automatically selects a Domain Name Server (DNS). From the Manual DNS settings, you can select up to two DNS (Domain Name Server) IP addresses.

To manually select a Domain Name Server:

➊ Click the box next to Enable manual DNS.

➋ Enter the IP address for the rst DNS in the DNS 1 IP address eld, then enter the IP address

for the second DNS in the DNS2 IP address eld. Click Save Changes.

SIM

In the SIM settings, you’ll nd settings and information about the MiFi 8000’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card inside your MiFi 8000 can be locked with a PIN code for additional security. If locked, the PIN code must be entered before the MiFi 8000 can connect to the Internet. SIM settings include:

• SIM PIN Lock feature — If ON, the PIN lock has been turned on, and the SIM PIN must be entered in order to connect to the mobile network. If OFF, the PIN lock feature is not turned on, and the SIM PIN is not required.

• SIM status — Indicates the current status of the SIM card. Possible values include:

• Ready — This is the normal state. The SIM PIN is not used.

• PIN Locked — The SIM PIN must be entered before you can use the mobile network.

• PUK Locked — The PUK for the SIM must be entered in order to continue. The PUK can be

obtained from your service provider.

• Unlocked — The SIM PIN is needed, but has already been entered.

• No SIM — No SIM was detected. If you do have a SIM, check that it is inserted correctly.

• SIM Error — A SIM was detected, but it did not respond as expected, and cannot be used.

• Desired action — Allows you to turn the PIN lock feature ON/OFF.

• Enter current PIN — Type the desired PIN in the Enter current PIN eld. The default PIN is

IMPORTANT! Entering an incorrect PIN will lock the SIM. The default PIN is 1111.

1111.

Firewall

The MiFi 8000 rewall determines which Internet trac is allowed. Firewall settings include:

• VPN Passthrough — Turns ON/OFF the VPN feature and allows or disallows connected devices to establish a VPN tunnel.

• If ON, this feature allows VPN clients to connect through the MiFi 8000 to remote VPN Servers. Normally, this option should be turned on.

• If OFF, VPN clients are not allowed to connect.

• IPv6 Transparent Mode — Allows connected devices to be accessible from the Internet.

• DMZ (IPv4) — Allows the connected device specied as the DMZ IP address to receive all trac which would otherwise be blocked by the rewall.

• DMZ (checkbox) — Use the checkbox to turn ON/OFF the DMZ feature.

• DMZ IP Address — Enter the IP address of the connected device you wish to become the

DMZ device.

MAC Filter

The MAC Filter allows you to specify which devices can access the MiFi 8000 Wi-Fi network.

ON/OFF — Turns the MAC Filter ON/OFF. Before turning on, make sure that the Allowed Devices list is not empty. When turning on, any Connected Device which is not in the Allowed Devices list will

immediately be disconnected.

• Refresh — Use to refresh the screen and delete any unsaved changes.

• Add Device — Use to add a new device to the devices list.

• Save Changes — Use to activate and save new settings.

To add a device to the device list:

➊ Click Add Device and enter the device name in the Name eld.

➋ Select the device type from the Type dropdown menu and the MAC Address in the MAC

Address ﬁeld.

➌ Select the Blocked and/or MAC Address Filter check box as required, then click Save

Changes.

LAN

From LAN settings, you can manage your MiFi 8000’s network. These settings include:

• IPv4

• IP address — The IP address for the MiFi 8000.

• Subnet mask — The subnet mask network setting for the MiFi 8000. The default value

255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. If you change the LAN IP Address, make sure you use the correct Subnet Mask for the IP address range containing the LAN IP address.

• MAC address — The Media Access Controller (MAC) or physical address for the MiFi 8000.

• Turn On DHCP server — The Turn On DHCP Server checkbox turns the DHCP Server

feature on or o. Normally this should be left turned on.

• Start DHCP address range at — The start range of IP addresses reserved for use by the MiFi 8000's DHCP server table.

• DHCP address range — The current range of IP addresses reserved for use by MiFi 8000's DHCP server table. If a device with a static IP address wants to connect to MiFi8800L's network, the static IP should be outside of the DHCP address range. Most devices do not have a static IP.

• DHCP lease time — Use to determine how often connected devices must renew the IP address assigned to them by the DHCP server. Normally this is left at the default value, but if you have special requirements you can change the value.

• IPv6

• Enable IPv6 — The Enable IPv6 checkbox turns ON/OFF the IPv6 feature.

• Link-Local address — Displays the local address when IPv6 is turned on.

Port Filtering

Port Filtering allows you to block outgoing Internet connections and permit only allowed applications to access the Internet. You can also customize a list of allowed applications which permits only certain programs to connect to the Internet.

Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to turn on Port Filtering. When the feature is turned on you must select a port ltering application in the Applications list to allow that application to connect to the Internet. For example, if you select VPN in the Applications list but do not select HTTP, you can connect to a VPN server but you cannot connect to a web page using your Internet browser.

Port Filtering settings include:

• Applications — Turn on each port ltering application that needs to be able to access the Internet by checking the box next to one or more applications. When port ltering is turned on, all other applications are blocked.

• Custom Applications — You can dene your own applications, and then turn them ON/ OFF as needed. To dene an application, you need to know the outgoing ports used by the application.

• Add Custom Application — Use to dene your own applications, and then turn them on or o as needed.

To select the applications you want to allow:

➊ Mark the checkbox to the left of the application. Click Add Custom Application to add a new

custom application to the list of allowed applications. You can dene and turn on custom Port Filtering applications. You need to know details of the trac used and generated by the applications you wish to dene.

NOTE The Add Custom Application option is only available when port ﬁltering is turned ON. You can

add up to ten custom applications.

The Custom Port Filtering page uses check boxes to turn on port ltering for custom applications. Similar to the Applications list, you must turn on custom applications so they can connect to the Internet.

➋ Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by outgoing trac for the custom

application being added in the Start Port eld, and the end of the range of port numbers in the End Port eld. If the port is a single port instead of a range, type the same value for both the Start Port and the End Port.

➌ Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) used by each port range from the Protocol dropdown

menu.

➍ Select the Delete checkbox next to any custom application you wish to delete and click Save

Changes.

Port Forwarding

Port Forwarding allows incoming trac from the Internet to be forwarded to a particular computer or device on your Wi-Fi network. Normally, the built-in rewall blocks incoming trac from the Internet. Use Port Forwarding to allow Internet users to access any server you are running on your computer, such as a Web, FTP, or E-mail server. For some online games, Port Forwarding must be used in order for the games to function correctly. Port Forwarding settings include:

• ON/OFF — Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to activate Port Forwarding.

• Default Applications — The IP address for the selected application. Choose from DNS, FTP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, SNMP Telnet and TFTP.

• Custom Applications

• Add Custom Application — Allows you to dene your own applications. Once dened,

VPN

VPN allows you to establish a tunnel connection to an OpenVPN server and route all trac on connected devices through the tunnel. When an OpenVPN tunnel is established, Port Filtering and Port Forwarding settings will not be eective.

• ON/OFF — Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to automatically establish a VPN tunnel. Select OFF to establish a tunnel manually.

• VPN Connection — Displays Connection status and Connection time, and allows you to Connect and view VPN Connection logs.

• VPN Settings — Provides VPN Connection Setting options.

• Setup ﬁles — Allows you to drag and drop setup les from your VPN provider.

• Username — Enter your Username in the eld.

• Password — Enter your Password in the eld.

• Clear all VPN Settings — Click to delete all VPN Settings.

• Save Changes — Click to save all changes.

About

Click About on the Menu panel to see detailed information about your MiFi 8000. This information is divided into 5 tabs:

• Internet Status

• Internet Sessions

• Diagnostics

• Device Info

• Logs

Internet Status

From the Internet Status tab, you can nd:

Internet Status

• Status — The status of the Internet connection, usually Connected or Disconnected.

• Network name — The name of the network to which this MiFi 8000 is currently connected.

• Technology — The type of technology used to connect to the Internet.

• Time connected — How long the MiFi 8000 has been connected to the network.

• Transmitted — The amount of data sent to the network.

• Received — The amount of data received from the network.

IPv4

• IP Address — The IP address for the MiFi 8000.

• Mask — The subnet mask network setting for the MiFi 8000. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class “C”) networks. If you change the LAN IP Address, ensure you use the correct Subnet Mask for the IP address range containing the LAN IP address.

• Gateway — The address of the server used to access the Internet.

• DNS — The address of the Domain Name Server (DNS).

IPv6

• IP address — The IP address for the MiFi 8000.

Diagnostics

The Diagnostics tab shows information about the MiFi 8000 rmware and other system-level information. You can also view the system log. This tab is used mostly for troubleshooting and is not required for normal operation. The Diagnostics page contains the following information:

• Modem

• 4G LTE Network

• UMTS/HSPA Network

• 3G Network (eHRPD/EVDO/RTT)

• Field Test

Device Info

The Device Info tab contains detailed information about your MiFi 8000 icluding:

• Manufacturer

• Model

• My MiFi 8000 version

• Conﬁguration version

• Software Components:

• MiFi OS version — The MiFi 8000 operating system (OS), including its components, version.

• Modem FW version — The current modem rmware version.

• Wi-Fi FW version — The current Wi-Fi rmware version.

• Web UI version — The web user interface version.

• Display UI version — The current user interface version.

• PRI version — The conguration version currently applied to the MiFi 8000.

Modem

Modem information includes:

• Phone number (MDN) — The Phone Number or Mobile Directory Number (MDN) is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular data service.

• MEID — The Mobile Equipment Identier (MEID) is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular modem.

• IMEI — The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for the MiFi 8000.

• IMEISV — The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) combined with an approval number for the MiFi 8000.

• FW version — The modem rmware version.

• SIM status — Status of the SIM card. If the SIM card is missing, or this eld indicates some form of SIM error, the MiFi 8000 will not be able to connect to the mobile network.

• ICCID — The ID number assigned to the SIM Card.

• MIN (MSID) — The Mobile Identication Number (MIN) or Mobile Station ID (MSID) is the number associated with the home service provider and the wireless phone number.

• ESN — The Electronic Serial Number, which is either blank or a pseudo-ESN which is not guaranteed to be unique for devices that use an MEID.

• Home SID — System identier for the home network.

• ERI version — The Enhanced Roaming Indicator version that is currently installed.

• PRL version — The version of the Preferred Roaming List (PRL), which tells the modem which non-home carrier towers should provide roaming coverage.

4G LTE Network

The 4G LTE Network section has the following options:

• Status — Status of the network (Disabled, Not available, or Available).

• Network operator — The vendor that currently provides wireless access.

• Signal strength — Indicates the signal strength for LTE.

• SNR — A measure of signal quality; the higher the number the better the signal.

UMTS/HSPA Network

The UMTS/HSPA Network information includes:

• Status — Status of the network (Disabled, Not available, or Available).

• Network operator — The vendor that currently provides wireless access.

• Technology — The current technology in use for the UMTS/HSPA network. Possible values, from slowest to fastest are UMTS/HSPA+.

• PLMN ID — The name and/or ID of the Public Land Mobile Network.

• Cell ID — The value identies the cell tower currently in use.

• RSSI — Indicates the RSSI for the UMTS/HSPA signal. RSSI is a measure of signal strength in decibels, relative to one milliwatt.

• Roaming — Indicates if the current connection is a roaming connection.

Field Test

Click Field Test to see a list of low-level network parameters which can be helpful for technical support sta when they troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Logs

From the Logs tab, you can turn logs ON/OFF, and to delete system logs.

NOTE Logs record various operations and are used for troubleshooting and are not needed for normal MiFi

8000 operation.

Turn on Logs

To turn on system logs on or o, click the Turn on logs checkbox and then click Save Changes:

Delete System Log

To delete a system log:

➊ Select the checkbox next to Turn on logs. ➋ Select the appropriate time period for the deletion of system logs from the dropdown menu

next to Delete system log.The choices are after 1 - 4 days. If the system log is full, then the oldest data is discarded, regardless of this setting. Click Save Changes.

Getting Help

The Help page provides links to detailed information about using your MiFi 8000 and the MiFi 8000 Admin Website, as well as links to access MiFi 8000 Advanced Features. The Help section provides links to Using Your MiFi, MiFi Admin Web Site Help, and Advanced Features, and contains the following menu options:

• Using Your MiFi

• Overview

• Setup

• Tips

• MiFi Admin Web Site Help

• Advanced Features

Troubleshooting

Overview

Common Problems and Solutions

Technical Support

Overview

When properly installed, the MiFi 8000 is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues:

• System resources required by the MiFi 8000 are being used by other devices.

• Network coverage is unavailable due to coverage area, an account problem, or a network problem.

The following tips can help solve many common problems encountered while using the MiFi 8000.

First Steps

• Make sure you are using the MiFi 8000 in the correct geographic region.

• Ensure that your wireless coverage extends to your current location.

• Ensure you have an active data plan.

IMPORTANT Before contacting support, be sure to restart both your computer and your MiFi

8000 MiFi 8000, and ensure that your SIM card is inserted correctly.

Common Problems and Solutions

The following are some common problems and solutions.

My MiFi 8000 just powered oﬀ without my pressing the power button. Why?

This may occur under any of the following circumstances.

• Pressing the Master Reset button

• MiFi 8000 automatically restarting after conguration changes

• Switching proles

• Restoring the conguration settings

• Battery depletion

To restore battery power, follow these steps.

➊ Manually press and hold the power button to turn it back on.

➋ If the battery is depleted, charge the MiFi 8000 with the wall charger.

How do I reset the MiFi 8000 back to factory settings?

The master reset button is in a small hole located on the bottom of the MiFi 8000, underneath the battery cover. This button returns the MiFi 8000 to factory settings, including re-setting the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password. To reset the MiFi 8000, follow these steps.

➊ Place one end of an unfolded paper clip into the master reset button hole.

➋ Press the reset button with the unfolded paper clip until the display shows "MiFi Powering

O" (about ve to six seconds), then your MiFi 8000 will restart.

WARNING! Resetting your MiFi 8000 overwrites ALL existing settings. If the Wi-Fi settings

change, you will lose this connection, and need to reconnect using the new settings.

How do I reset the Access Point and Router settings back to factory settings?

To reset the access point and router settings, follow these steps.

➊ Connect to the MiFi 8000 Admin Website (http://my.MiFi 8000 or http://192.168.1.1) and go

to MiFi 8000 Settings > MiFi 8000 > Backup and Restore.

➋ The Backup and Restore page has a Restore to Factory Defaults button. This button resets all

Access Point and Router settings to their factory default values. All existing settings are lost.

No service is available.

• Reorient your device. If you are inside a building or near a structure that may be blocking the signal, change the position or location of the device. For example, try moving your device close to a window.

• You are outside your coverage area, or there may be a problem with your account. Check with your network operator.

The MiFi 8000 has no power or the device screen does not display when the power button is pressed.

• Make sure the battery is properly seated in the device.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged. Plug in the AC charger for at least 3 hours.

I forgot my Wi-Fi Password.

• Tap Wi-Fi Name/Password to display your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password.

I forgot my MiFi 8000 Admin website Password.

• Your MiFi 8000 Admin website Password is the same as your WI-Fi Password.

I cannot connect to my MiFi 8000.

• Make sure the Network Signal Strength indicator displays at least one bar and that the type of network is displayed on the MiFi 8000’s Home screen.

• Make sure your Windows Wi-Fi adapter/Mac AirPort is turned on. (Refer to your computer’s Help if you need assistance.)

➊ Open your wireless network connection list:

Windows: Right-click icon and select View Available Networks.

Mac: Pull down list from AirPort icon.

➋ Windows: Click Connect.

Mac: Select the network name.

When your device is connected to the network, the Connected Devices icon in the status bar will show a connected device.

I see the network name but cannot connect to my MiFi 8000.

• Go to Wi-Fi Name/Password to check that you are using the correct Wi-Fi password.

How do I disconnect from the network?

From the MiFi 8000 device:

• To disconnect from the Wi-Fi network, select Settings > Wi-Fi > Turn Oﬀ.

From the MiFi 8000 Admin website:

• Click Sign Out.

How can I ﬁnd out how many users are connected to my MiFi 8000?

From the MiFi 8000 touchscreen:

• Check the Connected Devices icon in the status panel on the Home page of your MiFi 8000. The number of connected devices is displayed to the right of the icon.

From the MiFi 8000 Admin website:

• Check the Connected Devices icon in the status panel on the My MiFi 8000 Home page. The number of connected devices is displayed to the right of the icon. To get detailed information on connected and block devices, click Connected Devices on the navigation panel.

How can I get detailed information about the devices that are connected to my MiFi 8000?

From the MiFi 8000 touchscreen:

➊ Select Connected Devices > Wi-Fi Devices to display the type, name, and IP address of each

device connected to the MiFi 8000 Network.

➋ Select Connected Devices > USB Tethering to display the type, name, and IP address of any

device connected to the MiFi 8000 via the Universal Charging port.

➌ From the MiFi 8000 Admin Website, click Connected Devices on the Menu panel to see more

detailed information for connected devices.

How do I check the ﬁrmware version installed on my MiFi 8000?

• Select Software Update to display the current version installed. To check for new update, select Software Update > Next > Yes.

How do I check the battery level of my MiFi 8000?

• Check the battery icon on the status panel on the Home page of the MiFi 8000 device.

How do I turn oﬀ my MiFi 8000?

• Press and hold the Power button until the display shows MiFi Powering Oﬀ.

How can I tell that my MiFi 8000 is still on after the device screen goes oﬀ?

• When the display is o (sleep mode) and the MiFi 8000 is turned on, the white Power indicator on the front panel of the MiFi 8000 blinks.

Power Indicator

Technical Support

IMPORTANT Before contacting support, be sure to re-start both your computer and the

MiFi 8000.

Technical Support

Contact your service provider for assistance. When calling, you may be asked for the wireless number of your MiFi 8000. To nd your MiFi 8000’s wireless number, go to About MiFi 8000 > MiFi 8000 Info on your MiFi 8000, or go to About on the MiFi 8000 Admin website.

Product Specications and

Regulatory Information

Product Specications

Regulatory Statements

Wireless Communications

Limited Warranty and Liability

Safety Hazards

Proper Battery Use and Disposal

Product Specications

General

Name: Inseego MiFi 8000® Model: MIFI8000 Approvals: FCC (US) Weight: 163 g / 5.75 oz Dimensions: 113 mm x 71 mm x 19 mm,

4.45 in x 2.79 in x 0.75 in Wireless Network LTE, UMTS Wireless Network –

Wi-Fi Mode

Display 2.4 in color touchscreen LCD Default SSID MIFI8000-XXXX Battery

Real simultaneous Dual Band

802.11 b/g/a/n/ac

2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz

• Size

• Time required for full charge

• Usage

Chip Set: QUALCOMM® SDx20 Interface Type: Type C USB Port for Quick Charge charging port,

Memory: RAM = 128MB, LPDDR

4400 mAh Li-Ion 3 hours (when not in use) Up to 24 hours

Universal charging feature, Internet over USB, content access

FLASH = 256MB, NAND

Technology/Bands

Technology: LTE, HSPA+/UMTS Band Designation: CAT 18 LTE w/5-Carrier CA Bands: LTE Bands: B1*/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8*/B12/B13/B14/B17/

B18*/B19*/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29*/B30*/B38*/B39*/B40*/ B41/B42*/B46/B48/B66 HSPA+/UMTS Bands: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8

* Not included in launch software. Future software update to activate these

bands.

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -10° C to 55° C (14°F to 131° F) Storage Temperature: -30° C to 70° C (-22° F to 158° F) Battery Charging 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Relative Humidity The device shall be fully operational up to a maximum of 93%

relative humidity (non-condensing).

Drop: The device accessories (battery and charger) shall withstand

drop from 1.5m onto hard surface (stone, concrete, metal) without mechanical, electrical, or functional damage, except for slight scratches or mars.

The housing will withstand drop from 1.25m onto hard surface stone, concrete, metal) without mechanical, electrical, or functional damage, except for slight scratches or mars

Electrostatic Discharge The device shall be able to withstand the following ESD: 8kV

contact / 15kV air discharge.

Vibration Stability: The device shall be able to withstand the following vibration

prole: 10-2000Hz, 1.5G acceleration, 3 axes.

Regulatory Statements

Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC – United States)

Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations.

This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.

This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s user manual. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF. SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. THE MiFi 8000 IS FACTORY TUNED. NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED. CONTACT INSEEGO CORP TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modication not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires that you be notied that any changes or modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Inseego Corp. may void your authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: The Radio Frequency (RF) emitter installed in your modem must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, unless specically authorized by INSEEGO CORP.

RF Exposure Content

FCC Equipment Authorization ID: PKRISGMIFI8000

This device is authorized for use in mobile and portable applications.

This product has been evaluated for SAR and meets the FCC Guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

For better signal reception, coverage range and data throughput, do not place the router near any physical obstruction, including in a pocket or in close proximity of any object. For RF Safety, a mandatory minimum of 10 mm (1 cm) should be maintained between the device and any part of a human body when using the device. Increasing the separation between the device and the body will result in better reception and reduced exposure to radio energy.

ISEDC RSS-Gen Notice

IC: 3229A-MIFI8000

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference; and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1)l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2)l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptibled’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

ISED ICES-003 Notice: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Wireless Communications

IMPORTANT Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications,

data occasionally can be lost or delayed.

This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path. Although data loss is rare, the environment where you operate the modem might adversely aect communications.

Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading. Fading is caused by several dierent factors including signal reection, the ionosphere, and interference from other radio channels.

INSEEGO CORP or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the MiFi 8000 device, or failure of the MiFi8800L device to transmit or receive such data.

Limited Warranty and Liability

Inseego Corp. warrants for the 12-month period immediately following receipt of the Product by Purchaser that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

The exclusive remedy for a claim under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at INSEEGO CORP’ option, of defective or non-conforming materials, parts or components. The foregoing warranties do not extend to (I) non conformities, defects or errors in the Products due to accident, abuse, misuse or negligent use of the Products or use in other than a normal and customary manner, environmental conditions not conforming to INSEEGO CORP’ specication, of failure to follow prescribed installation, operating and maintenance procedures, (II) defects, errors or nonconformities in the Product due to modications, alterations, additions or changes not made in accordance with INSEEGO CORP’ specications or authorized by INSEEGO CORP, (III) normal wear and tear, (IV) damage caused by force of nature or act of any third person, (V) shipping damage, (VI) service or repair of Product by the purchaser without prior written consent from INSEEGO CORP, (VII) products designated by INSEEGO CORP as beta site test samples, experimental, developmental, reproduction, sample, incomplete or out of specication Products, or (VIII) returned products if the original identication marks have been removed or altered.

Safety Hazards

Do not operate the MiFi 8000 in an environment that might be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger, specically:

Areas where prohibited by the law

Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. Always turn o the host device when instructed to do so, or when you suspect that it might cause interference or danger.

Where explosive atmospheres might be present

Do not operate your device in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere might exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions.

Users are advised not to operate the device while at a refueling point or service station. Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. Potential locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liqueed petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn o your vehicle engine.

Near medical and life support equipment

Do not operate your device in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near any equipment that might be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device must be turned o. The device can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne

In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane. Please ensure that the modem is turned o prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.

While operating a vehicle

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some countries, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an oense.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Macintosh native connection software might attempt to reinitialize the device should a substantial electrostatic discharge reset the device. If the software is not operational after an ESD occurrence, then restart your computer.

Proper Battery Use and Disposal

IMPORTANT In event of a battery leak:

• Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes. If contact has been made, wash the aﬀected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.

• Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed.

• Communicate the appropriate steps to be taken if a hazard occurs. Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data occasionally can be lost or delayed.

Please review the following guidelines for safe and responsible battery use.

• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.

• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert a foreign object into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to re, explosion, or other hazard.

• Only use the battery for the system for which it was specied.

• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualied with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualied battery or charger may present a risk of re, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

• Do not short circuit a battery or allow a metallic or conductive object to contact the battery terminals.

• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualied with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualied battery may present a risk of re, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

• Battery usage by children should be supervised.

• Avoid dropping the MiFi 8000 or battery. If the MiFi 8000 or the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

• Improper battery use may result in a re, explosion, or other hazard.

Glossary

● 3G — Third Generation. 3G refers to the third generation of mobile telephony technology. 3G

telecommunication networks support services that provide an information transfer rate of at least 200 kbit/s. However, many services advertised as 3G provide higher speed than the minimum technical requirements for a 3G service. 3G ﬁnds application in wireless voice telephony, mobile Internet access, ﬁxed wireless Internet access, video calls and mobile TV.

● 4G LTE — Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution. LTE is a standard for wireless data communications

technology and an evolution of the UMTS standards. The goal of LTE is to increase the capacity and speed of wireless data networks using new DSP (digital signal processing) techniques and modulations that were developed around the turn of the millenium. A further goal is the redesign and simpliﬁcation of the network architecture to an IP-based system with signiﬁcantly reduced transfer latency compared to the 3G architecture. The LTE wireless interface is incompatible with 2G and 3G networks, so that it must be operated on a separate wireless spectrum.

● 802.11 (a, b, g, n) — A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency

bands.

● bps — Bits per second. The rate of data ﬂow.

● Broadband — High-capacity high-speed transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than

conventional modem lines. Broadband channels can carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.

● DHCP — Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol. Software found in servers and routers that

automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to clients logging into an IP network.

● DHCP Server — A server or service with a server that assigns IP addresses.

● DNS — Domain Name System. A system for converting host names and domain names into IP

addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.

● Firmware — A computer program embedded in an electronic device. Firmware usually contains

operating code for the device.

● GB — Gigabyte. A multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. Usage depends on context.

When referring to disk capacities it usually means 109 bytes. It also applies to data transmission quantities over telecommunication circuits.

● Hotspot — A Wi-Fi (802.11) access point or the area covered by an access point. Used for connecting

to the Internet.

● HTTP — Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web

over the Internet.

● IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An international technical/professional society

that promotes standardization in technical disciplines.

● IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in LTE networks to identify the device. It is

usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code.

● IP — Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a

network.

● IP Type — The type of service provided over a network.

● IP address — Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP

network).

● ISP — Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the service carrier, an ISP provides Internet

connection service. (See Network Operator)

● Kbps — Kilobits per second. The rate of data ﬂow.

● LAN — Local Area Network. A type of network that lets a group of computers, all in close proximity

(such as inside an oﬃce building), communicate with one another. It does not use common carrier circuits though it can have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.

● MAC Address — Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identiﬁes each network hardware

device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers. This is also known as the physical or hardware address.

● Mbps — Megabits per second. The rate of data ﬂow.

● MSID — Mobile Station IDentiﬁer. A number for a mobile phone that identiﬁes that phone to the

network. These numbers are carrier speciﬁc.

● Network Operator — The vendor who provides your wireless access. Known by diﬀerent names in

diﬀerent regions, some examples are: wireless provider, network provider, and service provider.

● Network Technology — The technology on which a particular network provider’s system is built; such

as EVDO.

● Port — A virtual data connection used by programs to exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical

connection. The port is speciﬁed by the port number.

● Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote devices to connect to a speciﬁc computer within a

private LAN.

● Port Number — A 16-bit number used by the TCP and UDP protocols to direct traﬃc on a TCP/IP

host. Certain port numbers are standard for common applications.

● PRL — Preferred Roaming List. A list that your wireless phone or device uses to determine which

networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator speciﬁc).

● Protocol — A standard that enables connection, communication, and data transfer between

computing endpoints.

● Proxy — A ﬁrewall mechanism that replaces the IP address of a host on the internal (protected)

network with its own IP address for all traﬃc passing through it.

● Router — A device that directs traﬃc from one network to another.

● SIM — Subscriber Identiﬁcation Module. Found in LTE network technology, the SIM is a card

containing identiﬁcation information for the subscriber and their account. The SIM card can be moved to diﬀerent devices.

● SSID — Service Set IDentiﬁer. The name assigned to a Wi-Fi network.

● TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The set of communications protocols used

for the Internet and other similar networks.

● USB — Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer,

mobile modem, etc. USB connectors may be used for data transfer or charging.

● USB Port Types — The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socket, and

peripheral devices have a cable with a Type A plug. Peripherals that do not have an attached cable have a square Type B socket on the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug. Ports and connectors are available in diﬀerent sizes (for example, standard, mini, and micro).

● VPN — Virtual Private Network. A secure private network that runs over the public Internet.

Commonly used to connect to an oﬃce network from elsewhere.

● WWAN — Wireless Wide Area Network. A public network that extends beyond architectural,

geographical, or political boundaries (unlike a LAN, which is usually a private network located within a room, building, or other limited area).

● Wi-Fi — Wireless Fidelity. Any system that uses the 802.11 standard developed and released in 1997 by

the IEEE.

● Wi-Fi Client — A wireless device that connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

● WPA/WPA2 — Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks from the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

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