Novatel MiFi 45100 Product User Manual

4G LTE Intelligent Mobile Hotspot

4510

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Software License

Proprietary Rights Provisions:

The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Novatel Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless’ suppliers. Although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Novatel Wireless and/or Novatel Wireless’ suppliers. The disassembly, decompilation, and/or Reverse Engineering of the software drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law. The copying of the software drivers, except for a reasonable number of back-up copies is strictly prohibited by international law. It is forbidden by international law to provide access to the software drivers to any person for any purpose other than processing the internal data for the intended use of the software drivers.

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

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Novatel Wireless Revision History

Part Number Revision Description Date

90026537 R1 Initial release 26 Mar 2012

FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI4510 IC ID: 3229B-MIFI4510

PN: 90026537_R1_UG MiFi4510_NVTL_VZW_MVNO_En_Latam_26Mar2012 Please visit www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device.

Contents

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Features ................................................................................. 2

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

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Components ................................................................................ 4

Service Status Indicator (LED) States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Service Display States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Caring for Your Device ....................................................................... 8

Using the MiFi 4510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessing the Network .....................................................................10

Using the Device for the First Time ..........................................................11

Assemble the Wall Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Install the 4G LTE SIM Card ..............................................................12

Remove the 4G LTE SIM Card ............................................................13

Insert and Charge the Battery ........................................................... 14

Remove the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power the MiFi 4510 On and O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power O ..........................................................................18

Activate Your Device .................................................................... 18

Connecting to the MiFi Device .............................................................. 19

Using the Device After Setup is Complete ...................................................20

Normal Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting up a Temporary Hotspot ....................................................20

Security for the MiFi 4510 ...........................................................20

MiFi Settings ..........................................................21

Conguring MiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Home ......................................................................................24

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

Wi-Fi Proles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Choosing a Prole ......................................................................27

Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot ....................................................27

Changing to a Dierent Prole ......................................................29

Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Updating a Prole Not Currently in Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Buttons ............................................................................31

LAN ........................................................................................32

TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connected Devices .....................................................................33

Buttons ............................................................................33

WWAN ..................................................................................... 34

Internet Connection ....................................................................35

Buttons ............................................................................35

WWAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Buttons ............................................................................36

Security .................................................................................... 37

Admin Password ........................................................................ 37

Set Administration Password ........................................................ 38

MAC Filter ..............................................................................39

Enable MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Trusted Client List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Add Trusted Client MAC Address ....................................................41

Buttons ............................................................................41

Port Filtering ...........................................................................42

Enable Port Filtering ................................................................43

Allowed Applications ...............................................................43

Custom Applications ................................................................ 44

Buttons ............................................................................45

Advanced ..................................................................................46

Settings ................................................................................47

Wi-Fi ...............................................................................47

Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

System .................................................................................48

Buttons ............................................................................48

Cong File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cong File Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cong File Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Buttons ............................................................................50

Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

System Status ......................................................................53

Buttons ............................................................................53

Port Forwarding ........................................................................54

Port Forwarding Applications ....................................................... 55

Buttons ............................................................................55

Power Management ....................................................................56

Automatic Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Buttons ............................................................................56

Software Update .......................................................................57

Update Status ......................................................................57

Last Update ........................................................................57

History .............................................................................57

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Common Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Technical Support ..........................................................................62

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Data Technical Support .................................................................62

Product Specications and Regulatory Information ...................... 63

Product Specications ......................................................................64

General ................................................................................64

Technology/Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Regulatory Statements .....................................................................65

Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Limited Warranty and Liability ..............................................................66

Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Proper Battery Use and Disposal ............................................................69

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Inicio .................................................................. 78

Overview

Components

Power Management

Caring for Your Device

Getting Started

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the Novatel Wireless MiFi® 4510 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for 4G LTE™ and Wi-Fi!

With the MiFi 4510 you can access 4G LTE networks for faster apps, uploads and downloads. Connect up to ve Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles and more* - and experience download speeds of up to 100 Mbps**.

The MiFi 4510 is also compatible with 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when you’re outside of 4G LTE coverage.

Features

• Connect to 4G LTE High-Speed Wireless Data

• Wi-Fi Connectivity

• Manage Wireless Network Activity

• MiFi Web UI is an easy-to-use web-based interface that allows you to manage, monitor,

and customize your Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connection.

• Advanced Embedded Antenna Design

• VPN Capability

• Auto Connectivity Options

Package Contents

The Novatel Wireless MiFi4510 package includes:

• MiFi 4510

• 1500mAh Standard Lithium Ion Battery

• A/C Charger

• Protective Pouch

• Quick Start Guide

* When multiple users are connected to the MiFi 4510, all of their data usage will be aggregated and applied to the mobile

broadband customer.

** Requires an activated 4G LTE SIM card (not included) and an account with a Network Operator. Manufacturer’s rated peak

theoretical speed. Actual speeds may vary.

System Requirements

• Compatible with all major operating systems.

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

To use Wi-Fi mode, your computer needs Wi-Fi capability and Internet browser software only.

Your device must have proper data service to function properly. (See Activate Your Device on page

18.)

Components

➍

➋

➎

➌

➊

➊ Status Display — Provides connection and battery status, network signal strength, roaming

status, and the number of users connected with Wi-Fi. (See Service Display States on page

6.)

➋ Power Button — Powers the device on and o.

➌ Service Status Indicator (LED) — Indicates whether the device has service or not. (See

Service Status Indicator (LED) States on page 5.)

➍ Micro USB Connector — Connects to the A/C and car chargers.

➎ Network Name and Password Label (on device back cover as well as on the back cover of

the Quick Start Guide) — Shows pre-congured network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi/Admin passwords.

IMPORTANT When connecting the MiFi 4510 to your computer, it is recommended that a

good quality shielded USB cable that is equal to or less than 1 m (~3’3”) in length be used

Service Status Indicator (LED) States

LED Color Status Description

No Light O The device is powered o or otherwise is not getting power.

Yellow Solid

Blinking

The device is in power down mode. The device is powered o and also charging the battery.

Green Solid

Blinking

The device is powered on; 4G LTE service is available but not connected or connected while dormant.

The device is powered on and connected to the 4G LTE network and transmitting data.

Violet Solid

Blinking

The device is powered on; 3G 1X or EV-DO service is available but not connected or connected while dormant.

The device is powered on and connected to a 3G 1X or EV-DO network and transmitting data.

Red Blinking If this occurs during power up, no SIM card is inserted. All other

times, this indicates an error or a SIM card failure.

White Blinking The device is powered on and the rmware is being upgraded. This

LED only applies to over-the-air rmware updates.

Service Display States

Display Icon Status Description

No icons The display is o, and the LED

is also o.

The device is powered o or otherwise not receiving power.

Network signal strength

An antenna with 0-4 bars. More bars indicate stronger signal.

Roaming indicator

Present or not present. If the icon is present, the device is roaming

on another carrier’s network.

Battery status

A battery outline lled with bars; while charging, the bars cycle from 0-4 bars. When fully charged, the bars don’t move.

When the battery is very low, the battery outline blinks on and o every two seconds. Charge the battery immediately.

More bars indicate more battery life.

Charge immediately.

Number of Wi-Fi users connected

Number of dots shown. The number of dots indicates the number

of Wi-Fi users connected to the device.

Power Management

Your device will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source.

• Battery — Charge the battery by plugging in the wall charger. While the battery is charging the battery icon bars blink. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon is solid.

• Wall charger — You can use the device when the charger is plugged into a wall socket. The MiFi battery charges while it is plugged in.

NOTE It is recommended that the ﬁrst time you use your device via Wi-Fi that the battery be fully charged,

or that your device is connected to the AC wall charger for power. Charge for at least three hours. Before using the MiFi 4510, read the battery safety information in the “Safety Hazards” section of this

guide. (See Proper Battery Use and Disposal on page 69.)

Caring for Your Device

Like any electronic device, the device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Novatel Wireless recommends the following guidelines:

• Protect the device from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.

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

• Use only batteries, chargers and accessories with your device that have been approved by Novatel Wireless. The failure to use approved batteries, chargers and accessories may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch re, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage, and may void the product warranty.

• Store the device in a safe place when not in use.

Accessing the Network

Using the Device for the First Time

Connecting to the MiFi Device

Using the Device After Setup is Complete

Accessing the User Guide

Using the MiFi 4510

Accessing the Network

4G LTE

With LTE bandwidth (700 MHz) you can get the broadband-like 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 up to ten times faster than 3G.

4G Mobile Broadband with LTE*

• Download: theoretical download speeds of 100 Mbps

• Upload: theoretical upload speeds of 50 Mbps

3G Mobile Broadband with EVDO Rev.*

• Download: typical download speeds of 600 kbps–1.4 Mbps, with bursts up to 3.1 Mbps.

• Upload: typical upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, with bursts up to 1.8 Mbps.

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

• 802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 11 Mbps.

• 802.11g uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 54 Mbps.

• 802.11n uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 150 Mbps.

* Manufacturer’s rated peak theoretical speed. Actual speeds may vary.

Using the Device for the First Time

To get started, follow these steps.

➊ Conrm your computer meets the minimum system requirements. (See System

Requirements on page 3.)

➋ Assemble the wall charger. (See Assemble the Wall Charger on page 12.)

➌ Install the 4G LTE SIM card. (See Install the 4G LTE SIM Card on page 12.)

➍ Insert and charge the battery. (See Insert and Charge the Battery on page 14.)

➎ Turn on the device. (See Power the MiFi 4510 On and O on page 18.)

➏ Connect the device to your computer using Wi-Fi. (See Connecting to the MiFi Device on

page 19.)

➐ Connect to the MiFi Web UI. (See Conguring MiFi Settings on page 22

Assemble the Wall Charger

The wall charger comes with a removable plug. You need to connect it before using the MiFi device for the rst time. To assemble the wall charger, follow these steps.

➊ Remove the plug and the wall charger from the package.

➋ Slide the plug onto the wall charger.

Install the 4G LTE SIM Card

To install your new 4G SIM card, follow these steps.

➊ Open the cover located on the underside of the MiFi 4510.

➋ Remove SIM card from the outer card, being careful not to touch the gold-colored contacts.

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

➍ Insert the SIM card into the slot. The 4G LTE SIM card MUST remain in the SIM card slot when

in use.

Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number and important information about your wireless service.

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

electricity, water, or dirt.

Remove the 4G LTE SIM Card

To remove the 4G LTE SIM card, follow these steps.

➊ Open the SIM card cover located on the underside of the MiFi 4510. Press down on the small

black tab to the left side of the SIM card slot.

➋ Gently remove the SIM card from the SIM card slot.

NOTE If your 4G LTE SIM card becomes lost or damaged, contact your network operator.

Insert and Charge the Battery

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

to ensure a full initial charge.

To insert and charge the battery, follow these steps.

➊ Press the button and then slide the cover to open the battery compartment, located on the

bottom of the device. Set the cover aside.

➋ Align the gold-colored contacts on the battery with the gold-colored contacts on the device

and gently slide the battery into place.

➌ Replace the cover by setting it on the device where the notches align, and then gently slide

the cover back toward the release button until it clicks into place.

➍ Connect the micro USB end of the wall charger to the micro USB port on the device.

➎ Plug the other end of the wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at

least three hours.

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

Novatel Wireless. The failure to use approved batteries and chargers may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch ﬁre, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

You are now ready to connect your computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device to the MiFi 4510.

Remove the Battery

To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps.

➊ Press the button and then slide the cover to open the battery compartment, located on the

bottom of the device. Set the cover aside.

➋ Insert your ngernail into the battery removal divot and lift the battery out of the battery

compartment.

Battery Tips

WARNING ! Use only batteries and chargers with your device that have been approved 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 three hours to fully charge the battery with the wall charger.

• Do not use sharp objects to access the battery well, as this may damage the device and the battery.

• Do not use excessive force to remove the battery or access the battery well.

• 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 -20°C (40°F) or above 60°C (140°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 either the battery or the SIM card, 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 ﬁre, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage. To avoid risk of explosion, never dispose of batteries in a ﬁre.

Power the MiFi 4510 On and O

Power On

• Press the Power Button until the LED turns on green or violet.

Power Oﬀ

• Press and hold the Power Button until the display turns white and the LED turns amber.

Activate Your Device

Your SIM card should come pre-activated and ready to connect. Insert the SIM card, power up the MiFi device, and connect.

If your SIM card did not come pre-activated or you need to re-activate your SIM card, you can:

• go to your network operator’s retail store.

• contact your network operator’s customer service department.

IMPORTANT The MiFi 4510 requires an activated account with a network operator to function.

Connecting to the MiFi Device

Now you can connect your computer to your MiFi device using Wi-Fi.

Connect to the MiFi Web UI

To connect to the MiFi device, follow these steps.

➊ Turn on your computer and turn on the MiFi 4510.

The MiFi 4510’s LED should be solid green or violet, indicating the device is in service and ready to connect. The MiFi 4510 broadcasts its own wireless network.

➋ On your computer, use the Wi-Fi manager (Windows) or the AirPort menu bar icon

(MacOSX) to connect wirelessly to the MiFi 4510 wireless network.

Tip! The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your operating system and whether

you use the native application or third-party software. Generally, you click an icon in the Windows notiﬁcation area where you can select View Available Wireless Networks, or click the Airport icon in the menu bar on a Mac. If you are unfamiliar with wireless networking on your computer, consult the computer’s help system.

➌ Select your MiFi device’s network name (MIFI4510 XXXX Secure, where XXXX are digits

unique to your device), click Connect, and type in your password. Your network name (SSID), and Wi-Fi/Admin passwords are on the back of your device as well as on the Quick Start Guide.

You can change device settings by connecting to the MiFi Web UI. (See Conguring MiFi Settings on page 22.)

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

device. (See Insert and Charge the Battery on page 14.)

Using the Device After Setup is Complete

You can use the MiFi 4510 as a wireless mobile hotspot to connect your computer and other Wi-Fi enabled devices (up to a total of ve) to the mobile broadband network.

You can customize the MiFi 4510's settings using the MiFi Web UI. (See Conguring MiFi Settings on page 22.)

Normal Use

• The MiFi 4510 is powered on as soon as you press the power button and the display turns on.

• The LED on the device becomes green (4G) or violet (3G) and blinks according to the connection speed.

Setting up a Temporary Hotspot

See Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot on page 27 for more information about setting up a temporary hotspot.

Security for the MiFi 4510

The MiFi 4510 comes from the factory with security enabled. A sticker on the back panel includes the name of the wireless network (SSID) and the network password. You can change the security settings on the Wi-Fi screen. (See Wi-Fi on page 25.)

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Conguring MiFi Settings

You can congure the Wi-Fi settings on your device using the easy-to-use MiFi Settings Web-based User Interface. MiFi Settings allow you to manage, monitor, and customize your Wi-Fi and 4GLTE Mobile Broadband connection.

The following sections describe how to connect to MiFi Settings, as well as each screen and the corresponding functionality.

Connect to MiFi Settings

To connect to MiFi Settings, follow these steps.

➊ Turn on your computer and turn on the MiFi4510 device.

MiFi4510's LED should be solid green (4G) or violet (3G), indicating the device is in service and ready to connect. MiFi4510 broadcasts its own wireless network.

➋ On your computer, use the Wi-Fi manager (Windows) or the AirPort menu bar icon

(MacOSX) to connect wirelessly to the MiFi4510 wireless network.

Tip! The steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network vary depending on your operating system and whether

➌ Click Connect and enter the Wi-Fi password found on the back of your device as well as on

the back of the Quick Start Guide.

➍ Open your browser and type http://admin.mi or http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.

Then press the Enter or Return key. The Welcome Page opens. (See Login on page 23.)

➎ Enter the Admin password (the default password is admin) in the Login eld in the upper

right corner of the window and click Login. The Welcome Page changes to the Home Page. (See Home on page 24.)

The Login page is the rst page you see after connecting and prior to logging in. It contains the status bar, the Connect/Disconnect button, and the Setup Wizard. You can access more information after you log in.

Type the password (the default password is admin) in the Login eld at the top right corner of the window.

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar is the primary navigation for MiFi Settings. You can access each feature under the appropriate menu.

Home

The Home page is the rst screen you see after logging in to MiFi Settings. It is similar to the Login page, but adds more options in the status bar. It is the main point of entry for everything you do in the browser interface.

Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi menu takes you to the Wi-Fi screen.

The Wi-Fi screen is the screen you use to customize the Wi-Fi proles. The Wi-Fi screen has the following section:

• Wi-Fi Proﬁles (See Wi-Fi Proles on page 26.)

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