Inseego NVWMIFI4082 Users Manual
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MiFi 4082 Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Your MiFi 4082 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LED States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
eInk Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Sources for Your MiFi Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install and Charge Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remove the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initial Connection and Setup — Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MiFi Landing Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Login to the MiFi 4082 Device for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wi-Fi Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using MiFi and Sharing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using microSDHC Cards with MiFi — File Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Insert the microSDHC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Access Shared Files on Your MiFi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mac OS X (v10.4 and later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessing MiFi Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MiFi Landing Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Open the MIFi Landing Page Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Navigation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Landing Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Administration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MiFi Settings Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Applications Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Auto-VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Landing Page Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wi-Fi Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wi-Fi Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wi-Fi Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wi-Fi Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
WWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WWAN Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Router Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Router Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Port Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Router Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
System Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
System Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the Master Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Product Specications and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Technology/Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Standards/Approvals/Certications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Proper Battery Use and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Limited Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
1
Getting Started
MiFi 4082 Device Overview
Install and Charge Battery
Initial Connection and Setup — Overview
Wi-Fi Setup
MiFi 4082 Device Overview
The Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot device (model 4082) is your access point to
the Internet anywhere you are. It acts as a Mobile Hotspot for up to ve Wi-Fi-enabled devices,
where you can surf the web, download les and music, share and swap photos with the built-in
microSDHC™ reader, manage email and more at speeds of up to 10 Mbps download via the highest
speed mobile 3G and 4G broadband networks.
You can connect any 802.11 b/g/n wireless device to your MiFi device, and the MiFi Landing Page
(MLP) provides a quick and easy resource for information. You can establish a secure prole so that
others cannot use your MiFi device unless you allow them. [See Wi-Fi Setup on page 16.] You can also
establish temporary settings to allow up to ve devices to connect with your MiFi device without
having to give them your security settings.
System Requirements
• Windows® 2000, XP, Vista and 7; Mac OS® X (10.4.7+); Linux® (2.4, 2.6)*
• 100 MB Hard Drive Space
• 128 MB of RAM
• For Wi-Fi connection: Device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and an Internet browser
• For USB connection: USB 2.0 port
Package Contents
The Novatel Wireless MiFi 4082 device package includes:
• MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot device
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery
• A/C charger
• Storage pouch
• Quick Start Guide
Product User Guide (on device)
2
Your MiFi 4082 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Device
Your MiFi 4082 device has the following parts:
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE FRONT
FPO
➊ microUSB Port — The AC charger, USB cable and optional car charger connect here.
➋ microSDHC Slot — Removable memory storage slot supports microSDHC cards (microSDHC
card not included).
➌ Power / Connection LED — Displays network connection and status. [See LED States on
page 4.] for a detailed list of the colors and their dened states.
➍ eInk Display — Displays network signal strength, battery charge, GPS, and number of users
connected to the MiFi 4082 device.
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DEVICE BACK
FPO
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
BATT
FPO
➎ Battery Compartment — The battery is placed here.
➏ Master Reset Button — Resets device to factory default settings. {See Using the Master Reset
Button on page 68.]
➐ SSID Label — If your network is precongured, the SSID and Wi-Fi Key are located on the
inside of the battery door.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
SSID LABEL
FPO
3
LED States
The MiFi device LEDs provide valuable information about the state of the device and connection.
Power/Connection LED
LED Color Status Description
No Light
Amber
Green
Blue
No power — Device is powered o.
Connected
to power
3G Flashing:
4G Flashing:
Flashing:
Solid:
Solid:
Solid:
Battery charging
Battery fully charged
3G service is available
Connected to a network using 3G
4G service is available
Connected to a network using 4G
eInk Display
The eInk Display is located on the right side of the front of the MiFi device. When the device is
powered on, the icons display current device status information.
Mobile Broadband network signal strength
[Need correct icon]
Battery life; this icon indicates the amount of battery life remaining, and also indicates
when the device is connected to power.
GPS status; this icon indicates whether the device has a GPS x or not, and also
indicates when the device is searching for a GPS x.
Need icon
Connection status; displays a dot for each device connected to the MiFi 4082 device.
Caring for Your Device
As with any electronic device, the MiFi 4082 device must be handled with care to ensure reliable
operation. Novatel Wireless recommends the following handling guidelines:
• Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 4082 device; they may cause the device to
potentially overheat and they may alter the performance of the antenna system.
• The USB connector should plug easily into your computer’s Type A USB port. Forcing the
device into a port may damage the connector.
• Protect the MiFi 4082 device from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
• Store the MiFi 4082 device in a safe place, when not in use.
4
Power Sources for Your MiFi Device
Your device will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source.
• Battery — The battery lasts up to four hours. Charge the battery by plugging in the AC
adapter or optional car charger. While the battery is charging the Power/Connection LED
ashes amber. When the battery is fully charged, the LED is solid amber.
• Wall power or car charger — Use the device by plugging it into either a wall socket or a
vehicle using the optional car charger accessory. The MiFi battery charges while it is plugged
in.
• USB power from a computer — Use the device as a USB modem while plugged into the USB
port of a computer using the supplied USB cable. The battery charges while it is plugged
in. Charging the battery through the USB port is slower than charging it with AC or vehicle
power.
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Install and Charge Battery
Before connecting the MiFi device to your computer for the rst time, you must install and charge
the battery.
The battery door cover on your MiFi device snaps open and closed. No tools are required to remove
or install the battery door. Using any type of tools 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 device to your carrier or where you purchased your MiFi device.
IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged (for a minimum of four hours) before using
your MiFi device the first time. After the initial use and set up, you may use the device with the
battery, AC mains charger, car charger, or USB power.
➊ Hold your MiFi device rmly with one hand and the battery door side up.
➋ Using the thumb of your free hand, push the release button on the end of the MiFi device.
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DEVICE BACK
HOLDING w/ONE
HAND/THUMB ON
BUTTON FPO
IMPORTANT When installing or replacing a battery, ensure that the MiFi device is not
connected to your computer with the USB cable or a USB power supply. Before using the MiFi
device, review the Battery Tips and Safety disposal instructions in Proper Battery Use and Disposal
on page 75
➌ While using normal thumb pressure on the release button with one hand, lift the battery
door away from the MiFi device with your other hand.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
REMOVING BATTERY
COVER FPO
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➍ Pick up the edge of the battery door to remove the door.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
PICK UP EDGE
FPO
➎ Slide the battery into the battery well.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
HOLDING w/BOTH
HANDS
FPO
➏ Connect the A/C charger to the MiFi device and charge for a minimum of 4 hours before use.
The battery indicator icon in the Status Indicator Panel will ash while the device is charging
and glow solid once charging is complete.
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DEVICE CONNECTED
TO A/C CHARGER
FPO
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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
battery.
➊ Hold your MiFi device rmly with one hand and the battery door side up.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE ON FLAT
SURFACE W/BATTERY
DOOR SIDE UP.
FPO
➋ Using the thumb of your free hand, push the release button on the end of the MiFi device.
4082 PHOTO
HOLDING W/ONE
HAND & THUMB ON
RELEASE BUTTON
FPO
➌ While using normal thumb pressure on the release button with one hand, lift the battery
door away from the MiFi device with your other hand.
4082 PHOTO
DEVICE BACK
W/BATTERY DOOR
LIFTED
FPO
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➍ Pick up the edge of the battery door to remove the door.
4082 PHOTO
SHOWING BATTERY
DOOR REMOVED
FPO
➎ Lift the battery up and remove from the battery well.
4082 PHOTO
SHOWING HOLD-
ING BATTERY OUT OF
WELL
FPO
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Battery Tips
WARNING ! Use only batteries and chargers with your device that have been approved by
your service provider or by Novatel Wireless. Always use Novatel Wireless original batteries and
chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Novatel Wireless batteries and/or
chargers.
• It normally takes at least four hours to fully charge the battery.
• Do not use sharp objects to access the battery well, this may damage the device and the
battery.
• Do not use force to remove the battery or to access the battery well.
• If your MiFi device is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the battery charges.
• When one device is accessing mobile data while your MiFi device is using battery power, the
device lasts up to four hours.
• The battery discharges more rapidly as additional devices access your MiFi device.
• Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories
you use.
• Your device also works with an approved car charger.
• 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 -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
• Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that
may be outside the desired 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.
IMPORTANT! Whenever you remove or insert the battery, ensure your MiFi 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 battery.
WARNING! The failure to use approved batteries and chargers may increase the risk that
your device will overheat, catch re, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
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Initial Connection and Setup — Overview
IMPORTANT Your MiFi device is pre-configured with your network operator settings. If
your MiFi device is unable to pre-configure your settings, you need the Service Programming
Code (SPC) or Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) name from your service provider plus any username,
password, or other information they may have given you. If you do not have this information,
contact your service provider before attempting to set up your MiFi device.
Your MiFi device is your access point to the Internet anywhere you are. It is also a temporary hotspot
for up to ve devices, and the MiFi Landing Page is your quick and easy resource for information.
You can connect any 802.11 b/g/n wireless device to your MiFi device. You can establish a secure
prole so that others cannot use your MiFi device unless you allow them. You can also establish
temporary settings to allow up to ve devices to connect with your MiFi device without you having
to give them your security settings. [See Wi-Fi Conguration on page 34.]
MiFi Landing Page
The MiFi Landing Page comes on your MiFi device. It’s an on-device web page that contains
customizable widgets with frequently-used information. Your widgets may vary; the examples in
this guide describe generally how widgets work.
Continue through the following steps if you are setting up your MiFi device for the rst time. For
more detailed information about the MiFi Landing Page features, see MiFi Landing Page on page 26.
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Login to the MiFi 4082 Device for the First Time
➊ From your computer’s Web browser, type http://mi.mlp or http://192.168.1.1 in the address
bar and press the Enter or Return key.
Your MiFi device’s Setup Wizard opens. This Wizard will take you step-by-step through your
initial set up. You will not need to run the Setup Wizard after your initial set up, although you
can access it anytime from the Home page.
➋ Enter the MiFi password admin and click Next. The Setup Wizard Activation screen opens and
displays your activation status.
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➌ Click Next. The Setup Wizard MiFi Password screen opens.
➍ Enter and verify your new password, and then click Next. The GPS Privacy Consent Agreement
screen opens.
➎ Select the I accept this agreement button, and then click Next.
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The Setup Wizard Save & Finish screen opens.
➏ Click Back to change previous setting selections, or click Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard
without saving the changes. You can restart the Setup Wizard at any time from the Home
page.
➐ Click Finish to accept and save your setup. TheEnd-User License Agreement window opens.
➑ Click Yes, I accept.
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The MiFi Landing Page opens.
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Wi-Fi Setup
To properly set up your device, you need to do both of the following tasks:
• Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
• Set Up Wireless Security
IMPORTANT Your MiFi device might be pre-configured with Wi-Fi encryption (WEP 128 bits)
to prevent unauthorized access to your mobile broadband service. The unique SSID (network
name) and WEP key are printed on the inside of the battery door. You need this information to
continue.
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
In most cases, your MiFi device should be pre-congured for your network operator right out of the
box and you can connect normally. [See Connect to your MiFi device: (page 16).]
If it is not pre-congured, setting up the Wi-Fi connection requires two steps:
• Connect to your MiFi device
• Congure your MiFi device for your service provider (Not required for most users.)
NOTE The battery should be fully charged before using MiFi the first time.
To connect in Wi-Fi Mode, your MiFi device must be powered with a charged battery, with an AC
mains, or car charger. When your MiFi device is connected to your computer with the USB cable,
Wi-Fi is disabled.
Connect to your MiFi device:
➊ Press the power button.
Your MiFi device powers on and starts up. When the power LED is ashing and the Wi-Fi LED
is solid blue, the device is ready for you to connect another device (such as your computer) to
it.
➋ Use the normal Wi-Fi manager on your computer to locate the MiFi network name (SSID) and
select it.
NOTE If your device was pre-configured, the network name was printed on the inside of the battery door.
If your device was not pre-configured, select the network name that has MiFi_4082 in the 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.
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➌ Windows: Click Connect.
Mac OS X: Click the MiFi network name.
If your unit was not pre-congured, the Wi-Fi LED ashes to show the connected status.
Continue to Congure your MiFi device for your service provider on page 17.
If your unit was pre-congured, continue to the next step.
➍ Enter the Network Key when requested.
The Wi-Fi LED ashes to show connected status.
Configure your MiFi device for your network operator:
IMPORTANT
MiFi device for you network operator. Your network service provider should have given you
instructions with your APN (and user name and password, if required). Be sure you have and
follow those instructions.
If your network was not pre-configured, follow these steps to configure your
➊ Log in and then click Settings. [See Login to the MiFi 4082 Device for the First Time on page 12.]
➋ Select WiFi > Settings.
The Wi-Fi Settings page opens. If your device does not come precongured with security, you
will be prompted to change to the secure option.
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➌ Select Secure from the Wi-Fi Access Point Prole dropdown menu. The Secure Prole section
opens.
➍ Select the appropriate 802.11 Mode, Channel, and Security options from the Secure Prole
dropdown menus.
➎ Type the Network Key you want to use.
IMPORTANT Record your network key.
➏ Click Apply.
IMPORTANT Your wireless connection will be disabled at this point. You must reconnect with
the new network key you just established.
WARNING ! It is highly recommended that you set up security for your MiFi device at this time.
If you do not configure security for your wireless network, data on your network will be easily
accessible to others.
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Set Up Wireless Security
Using security with your wireless network is very important. If your network was not pre-congured,
Novatel Wireless recommends that you set up security immediately by following these steps:
• Change the Administrative Password:
• Establish a Secure Prole:
Change the Administrative Password:
➊ Log in and then click Settings. [See Login to the MiFi 4082 Device for the First Time (page 12).]
➋ Choose System > Password from the menu bar.
➌ Type admin into the Current Password eld.
➍ Select a new administrative password and enter it into both New Password elds.
➎ Click Apply.
This is the new administrative password that you use when you log in to the browser
interface.
NOTE Be sure to record the new password. You will have to reset the device using the Master Reset button
if you lose the administrative password. [See Using the Master Reset Button
Establish a Secure Profile:
You can use WEP (64- or 128-bit), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2 mixed mode security. If you
did not establish a secure prole when you congured your device for your network operator, you
can do so now. [See Congure your MiFi device for your network operator on page 17.]
You can customize your MiFi Landing Page by continuing to Accessing MiFi Features on page 26.
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Using MiFi and Sharing Files
Using microSDHC Cards with MiFi — File Sharing
Using microSDHC Cards with MiFi — File Sharing
Your MiFi device comes with a microSDHC card slot that allows you to move les with you without
having to carry an additional ash drive. You can use microSDHC cards with up to 16GB capacity.
Insert the microSDHC Card
➤ Insert the microSDHC card into the microSDHC slot.
FPO
NOTE – Be careful not to touch the contacts.
– Do not force the card into the slot. Check the orientation if you have difficulties.
Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device
If you establish le sharing on your MiFi device, others connected to your MiFi device can access the
les on your microSDHC card.
➊ Log in and then click Settings. [See Log In to the Home Page (page <?>).]
➋ Insert a microSDHC card.
➌ Choose Applications > File Sharing from the menu bar. The File Sharing page opens.
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From here you can see how much free space you have available on the microSDHC card and
enable le sharing
➍ Check Enable File Sharing in the Conguration section.
➎ Select your security setting, from the Authentication dropdown menu.
➏ Type your Username and Password in the appropriate elds and then click Apply.
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Access Shared Files on Your MiFi Device
Once you enable le sharing (see “Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device” on page 21), you can
access the shared les on your computer.
Windows
➊ Connect to your MiFi device using WiFi
➋ Open My Network Places. This might vary depending on your version of Windows.
➌ In the Address bar, type the MiFi IP address and the MiFi Share name (for
example: \\192.168.1.1\mi, if your share name is the default name).
You can set the MiFi Share name and authentication (username and password) on the File
Sharing screen. [See Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device
➍ If authentication is enabled, you will be prompted for a username and password. Use the
username and password set on the File Sharing screen.
You can now browse the folders and les on the microSD card inserted in your MiFi device.
(page 21).]
Mac OS X (v10.4 and later)
➊ Connect to your MiFi device using WiFi.
➋ Select Go > Connect to Server.
➌ In the Address eld, type smb:// and the MiFi address (for example: smb://192.168.1.1/mi, if
your share name is the default name).
You can set the MiFi Share name and authentication (username and password) on the File
Sharing screen. [See Enable File Sharing on Your MiFi Device
(page 21).]
➍ Click Connect.
➎ Mac OS X v10.4 only: An authentication window opens. If you set authentication (password)
on the File Sharing screen, type the username and password in the window. If you did not
set authentication, click OK to access the MiFi Share.
NOTE If no password is set, but you are prompted for a name, use the name guest.
Mac OS X v10.5 and later: If you set authentication (username and password) on the
File Sharing screen, type the username and password when prompted. If you did not set
authentication, a Finder window opens.
You can now browse the folders and les on the microSD card inserted in your MiFi device.
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