Inseego NVWMIFI7000 User Manual
OVERVIEW
USING YOUR MiFi’s TOUCHSCREEN
MANAGING YOUR MiFi
MANAGING YOUR ADMIN WEBSITE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT SPECS AND REGULATORY
GLOSSARY
7000
user guide
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Software License
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Novatel Wireless Revision History
Part Number Revision Description Date
90026xxx R1
FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI7000
PN: 90026xxx_FCC_UG_MiFi7000_Bell_21 Mar 2017
Please visit www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device.
FCC - initial release 21 Mar 2017
Contents
Overview ............................................................... 1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About MiFi 7000’s Internet Connection
Caring for Your MiFi 7000
About Your MiFi 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Status Indicators
Power Management
Charging Your MiFi 7000
Using Your MiFi 7000 to Charge Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring for Your MiFi 7000
Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacing the 4G LTE SIM Card
Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen .......................................... 11
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Turning Your MiFi On and O ...............................................................12
Connecting to Your MiFi
Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen .............................. 15
Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About this Chapter
Wi-Fi
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Connected Devices
MiFi Settings
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MiFi Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Update ....................................................................... 19
About MiFi .............................................................................
Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Managing Your MiFi Admin Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Managing Your MiFi Using the Admin Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About this Chapter
Accessing the MiFi Admin Website
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The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen ..................................................23
Changing Your MiFi Admin Password
Setting GPS Options
Managing Connected Devices
Editing a Connected Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices
Blocked Devices
Checking Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Managing MiFi Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Wi-Fi Tab
The MiFi tab
The Advanced Tab
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Checking Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Managing MiFi Share Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
About MiFi
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MiFi Info
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4G LTE Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Logs
Getting Help
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Product Specications and Regulatory Information ...................... 72
Product Specications ......................................................................73
General
Technology/Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Regulatory Statements
Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Limited Warranty and Liability
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Proper Battery Use and Disposal
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Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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Overview
Overview
About Your MiFi 7000
Power Management
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Verizon MiFi 7000®.
With the MiFi 7000 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 3G*.
The MiFi 7000 is also backwards compatible to 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when
you need it most.
Package Contents
The Verizon MiFi 7000 package includes:
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• 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 Android™, 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 7000 must have proper data service to function.
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About MiFi 7000’s Internet Connection
With LTE you can get the speed you require to work eciently outside the home or oce. 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 a bandwidth up to 12 Mbps.
• 802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth up to 12 Mbps.
Caring for Your MiFi 7000
Like any electronic device, the MiFi 7000 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation.
Novatel Wireless recommends the following guidelines:
• Protect the MiFi 7000 from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.
• Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 7000; they might cause the MiFi 7000 to potentially
overheat and they might alter the performance of the antenna.
• Store the MiFi 7000 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.
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About Your MiFi 7000
➊ ➋ ➌
➎
➍
➊ SIM Card Slot (4FF) — The SIM card is pre-installed here.
➋ Universal Charging Port (Type A USB) — Use to charge one additional wireless device.
➌ Power Button — Powers the MiFi 7000 on and o.
➍ QuickCharge Port — Use to connect the QuickCharge charger, Internet over USB-C, and MiFi
Share le sharing via mass storage.
➎ 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.
➑
➏
➐
➏ Battery Compartment — The battery is pre-installed.
➐ Battery Removal Divot — Insert a ngernail here and lift to remove the battery.
➑ Master Reset Button — Use to reset the Jetpack back to factory settings.
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Status Indicators
DISPLAY ICON
No icons The MiFi 7000 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 7000 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 7000.
Connected Devices Shows the number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your
MiFi 7000.
Battery Charge
Indicator - Green
Battery Charge
Indicator - Red
Battery Charge
Indicator - Red
Battery Charge
Indicator - Red
Battery AC Charging
Indicator - Black
The battery is fully charged.
There is no battery installed.
The battery is low and needs to be recharged for the
MiFi 7000 to continue operation.
the battery is critically low and the MiFi 7000 will shut
down unless the battery is connected to the charger.
Displays when the MiFi 7000 is connected to the AC
charger.
Battery USB Charging
Indicator - Grey
Displays when another device is connected to the
MiFi 7000 and charging via a USB cable.
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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.
Settings Tap the icon to display settings options, including Wi-Fi,
screen timeout, audio on/o, audio alerts, and network
technology.
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.
About MiFi 7000 Tap the icon to display Internet connection status and
MiFi 7000 information, including model, SW version,
wireless number, IMEI, and battery level.
Help Tap the icon to display MiFi 7000 Admin website
connection instructions, Advanced Features, WPS, Unlock
SIM, and Tips.
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Power Management
Charging Your MiFi 7000
IMPORTANT Before you use your MiFi 7000, 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 7000.
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 green.
Before using your MiFi 7000, read the battery safety information in the "Safety Hazards" section of
this guide. (See Proper Battery Use and Disposal on page 192.)
CAUTION! Use only batteries and chargers with your MiFi 7000 that have been approved by
Novatel Wireless for optimal performance and safe operation.
Using Your MiFi 7000 to Charge Other Devices
The universal charging port allows you to charge an additional device such as a phone or tablet,
using your MiFi 7000.
To charge an additional device:
➊ Slide the port shield to expose the USB universal charging port.
➋ Connect the USB cable to the device to be charged.
➌ Connect the other end of the USB cable to the Universal Charging port on the MiFi 7000.
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To check your MiFi 7000’s battery level, from the Home screen, tap Menu > Universal Charging.
NOTE From this screen, you can also tap Universal Charging to see an animation showing how
to connect and charge a phone or other device using the Universal Charging port.
Current Charging Availability Instruction Animation Instruction Animation Instruction Animation
Replacing the Battery
To remove and replace the battery:
➊ Insert your ngernail in the battery removal groove at the top edge of the universal charging
door, 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 7000 and
gently slide the battery into place.
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➍ Replace the cover by setting it on the MiFi 7000 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 7000. 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 7000 and the battery.
• The battery discharges more rapidly as additional devices access your MiFi 7000.
• 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 7000 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 7000 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.
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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 7000 comes with the SIM
card and battery already installed.
To remove the 4G LTE SIM card:
➊ Lift to open the SIM Card access cover located on the top left side of the MiFi 7000.
➋ Push the SIM Card toward the SIM Card slot to release, then carefully slide the card
backwards to remove.
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 SIM Card access cover located on the top left side of the MiFi 7000.
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.
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Using Your MiFi’s
Touchscreen
Turning Your MiFi On and O
Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen
Turning Your MiFi On and O
• To turn your MiFi 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 display, press and release the Power button.
Connecting to Your MiFi
You can use the MiFi 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:
➊ Turn on your Wi-Fi enabled device and your MiFi. The MiFi 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 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 settings by connecting to the MiFi Admin website at http://
my.MiFi or http://192.168.1.1.
IMPORTANT Charge the battery completely before you connect your computer to your MiFi.
(See Power Management.)
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Using Your MiFi’s Touchscreen
From the MiFi’s touchscreen, you can check your MiFi’s status, view your current data usage, see WiFi and Connected Devices details, and more.
The Home Screen
The Home screen lets you see what your MiFi is doing at a glance.
MiFi Status
Wi-Fi On/Off
Menu
MiFi Home Screen
Number of Wi-Fi devices
connected to your MiFi
At the top of the screen, you’ll see status indicators for network signal strength , data
trac activity , unread 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
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The middle of the screen shows you if Wi-Fi is on or o, and how many devices are connected to
your MiFi’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 Settings.).
Tap Menu to Open Menu Options Swipe Up/Down to Desired Option Tap to View Desired Option
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Managing Your MiFi
Using the Touchscreen
About this Chapter
Wi-Fi
Connected Devices
MiFi Settings
Messages
MiFi Share
Software Update
About MiFi
Help
Managing Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen
About this Chapter
You can manage, monitor, and customize your MiFi settings directly on the MiFi’s touchscreen, or by
using the MiFi Admin website.
In this chapter, we will show you what features you can manage on your MiFi’s touchscreen.
For website instructions, including features that can only be managed on the website, see
Chapter4, Managing Your MiFi Using the MiFi Admin Website.
For general instructions on using your touchscreen, see Chapter 2,
Using your MiFi’s Touchscreen.
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 Network 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’s Primary or Guest network.
Tap Menu Select Wi-Fi Select Wi-Fi option Display Wi-Fi Option Details
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Connected Devices
From the Home screen, tap the number of Wi-Fi enabled devices currently connected to your MiFi
networks to see the Connected Devices screen.
From here you can tap Primary Network, Guest Network or USB Tethering to see the DNS and MAC
details for each device connected to the MiFi, 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 Display Device Details
MiFi Settings
You can change various MiFi Settings or reset your MiFi 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:
• Audio Alerts
• Screen Timeout
• Network Technology
• Sleep Mode
• Factory Reset
• Advanced Settings
• Airplane Mode or Stealth Mode
Tap Menu Select Settings Select Desired Setting Display Setting Options
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Messages
To see important messages from Verizon about your MiFi and your account, from the Home screen
tap Menu > Messages.
• Swipe to scroll through your messages.
• Tap to Delete any messages you don’t want to keep.
Tap Menu Select Messages Tap Delete to Delete Message Tap < to Return to the Menu
MiFi Share
MiFi Share lets you share les and folders with connected devices on the MiFi’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 > MiFi 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 Admin Website and
go to MiFi Share > How do I access the shared folders?
Tap Menu Select MiFi Share Select Content to Share Select Access and Access Type
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Software Update
Software Update 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 download and
install a new update using your MiFi device.
To check for a Software update:
➊ On the Home screen, tap Menu and select Software Update to display the current Software
and Conguration versions. Tap Check for Update to check for the latest Software version
available.
➋ If an update is available, you can choose to download and install the update using your MiFi.
➌ Tap OK to return to the Software Update page.
Software Update option Select Yes to Check Checking for New Version Update Status
About MiFi
About MiFi displays information about your MiFi, 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 conguration 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.
About MiFi Option Internet Connection Status MiFi Details
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Help
You can get help right from your MiFi’s touchscreen.
➊ On the Home screen, tap Help to open the Help screen options. Help options include MiFi
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.
Help Option Select Help Option MiFi Admin Website Help Guest Wi-Fi Help
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Help Welcome Tutorial Help Select Help Option Unlock SIM Help
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4
Managing Your MiFi
Admin Website
About this Chapter
Accessing the MiFi Admin Website
The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen
Changing Your MiFi Admin Password
Setting GPS Options
Managing Connected Devices
Checking Data Usage
Managing MiFi Setings
Checking Messages
Managing MiFi Share Settings
About MiFi
Getting Help
Managing Your MiFi Using the Admin Website
About this Chapter
In this chapter, we will show you how to manage your MiFi using the MiFi Admin website.
From the MiFi Admin website, you can customize settings including Wi-Fi settings, passwords, GPS
options, and more. You will also nd links to the My Verizon website and other online tools to help
you get the most out of your MiFi.
NOTE For instructions on managing your MiFi using it’s touchscreen, see Chapter 3, Managing
Your MiFi Using the Touchscreen.
Accessing the MiFi Admin Website
To connect to the MiFi Admin website:
➊ Connect your Wi-Fi ecapable device to the MiFi. (See Connecting to Your MiFi for more
information.)
NOTE You must be connected to your MiFi’s Wi-Fi network to access the Admin website.
➋ Open a web browser on your connected device and enter http://my.MiFi/ or
http://192.168.1.1.
➌ Click Sign In in the upper right corner of the screen and sign in with your MiFi Admin
password. When you rst get your MiFi, this will be the same as your Wi-Fi password.
My MiFi Home
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The MiFi Admin Website Home Screen
My MiFi Home allows you to quickly access commonly used links and all available menu options for
your MiFi. My MiFi Home contains the following quick link menu options:
• My Account & Tools has convenient links to the My Verizon website, a coverage map, data
calculator, and trip planner.
• Help & Support has links to Wireless Workshops, the Community Forum, and the Hetpack
Device Support Page & User Guide.
Changing Your MiFi Admin Password
The Admin Password is used to sign in to Settings. The default Admin password is admin.
To change your Admin Password:
➊ Under Manage My MiFi on the Admin website Home screen, click Change my MiFi Admin
Password.
➋ Enter your current Admin password in the Enter current password box, then click Continue.
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