GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SONIC 2.0 LTE MOBILE
HOTSPOT
T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network is not available everywhere. Please see coverage details at
T-Mobile.com. Device and screen images are simulated. Capable device is required to achieve
4G LTE speed.
LCD screen
Power key
Press and hold to
turn on/off.
Memory card slot
Charging&
USB port
Left key
Right key
Back key
Function key
Enter or select an
item.
Reset point
Insert an object and
hold for 3 seconds to
reset your device.
INDICATORS
Indicates that your Mobile
HotSpot is on T-Mobile’s 2G
network.
Indicates that your device is connected
to the Internet.
Indicates that your Mobile
HotSpot is on T-Mobile’s 3G
network.
Indicates how many devices are
connected to the Mobile HotSpot.
I
ndicates that your Mobile
HotSpot is on T-Mobile’s 4G
network.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi function is
disabled.
I
ndicates that your Mobile
HotSpot is on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE
network.
New text message in your message
Inbox.
Network signal strength.
Indicates that the message Inbox is full.
Indicates that your device will
connect to the Internet
automatically.
Battery power level. The indicator will
become red and flash when the battery
is almost exhausted. The indicator will
show as filling when the Mobile HotSpot
is charging.
Indicates that you need connect
your device to the Internet
manually.
Indicates that the battery is full.
SET UP YOUR SONIC 2.0 LTE MOBILE HOTSPOT
1. Remove back cover and batt ery. 2. Install SIM card.
3. Install battery & Replace back cover. 4. Power on.
Charge your Mobil e H otSpot
You can charge your Mobile HotSpot
using a wall outlet or by plugging
it in to your computer using the
USB cable.
Press and hold
to turn on.
CONNECT & GO
Connect your Wi-Fi devic e to your Sonic 2. 0 LTE Mobile
HotSpot
1.
P
ower on your Mobile HotSpot.
2. On your computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device, search
for available Wi-Fi Networks and select the default
Network Name (SSID) for your Mobile HotSpot.
3.
Enter the default password and click
OK.
Note:
Open the back cover, and then you can find the default
Network Name (SSID) and password.
It may take up to a minute to establish a
connection.
4. Open a web browser and go!
Important Note: Did your browser take you to a T
-Mobile Activation
P
age?
Yes: Simply follow the on-screen instr
uctions to
set
up
your No
Annual Contract service.
No: Your service is already active and you are ready to go!
Note: By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and
agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and your Service
Agreement.
MANAGING YOUR SONIC 2.0 LTE MOBILE
HOTSPOT
Access T-Mobile webConnect
You can access T-Mobile webConnect using a browser or by starting the T-Mobile webConnect
Companion application, if you have it installed on your computer.
To access T-Mobile webConnect from your browser, do the following:
1. Connect to your hotspot devic e via Wi-Fi using the n etwork connecti on s o ftware on
your computer. Provide the Wi-Fi network password, if requested.
2. Open a browser and enter http://mobile.hotspot in the address bar. The T-Mobile
webConnect Logi n scr een appears.
3. Enter your T-Mobile webConnect Administration Password in the field provided.
The default password is admin.
4. Select the Remember Password checkbox if you wish to bypass the login screen
in the future.
5. Click Log In. If you entered the correct password, the T-Mobile webConnect
Dashboard screen appears.
To access T-Mobile webConnect using the T-Mobile webConnect Companion application, do the
following:
1. Connect to your hotspot devic e via Wi-Fi using the n etwork connecti on s o ftware on
your computer. Provide the Wi-Fi network password, if requested.
2. Start the T-Mobile webConnect Companion application. The T-Mobile webConnect
Companion’ s icon appears in your system tray (Windows) or Menu bar (Mac).
3. Right-click the icon to display the menu.
4. Select the View T-Mobile webConnect menu option. The T-Mobile webConnect
Companion Login screen appears.
5. Enter your T-Mobile webConnect Administration Password in the field provided.
The default password is admin.
6. Select the Remember Password checkbox if you wish to bypass the login screen
in the future.
7. Click Log In. If you entered the correct password, the T-Mobile webConnect
Companion Main screen appears.
8. Click the Full View button. The T-Mobile webConnect Dashboard screen appears
in a browser window.
Change T-Mobile webConnect Admin Password
1. Access T-Mobile webConnect. The Dashboard screen appears.
2. Click Configuration in the navigation area to access the Configuration screen.
3. Select the Hotspot Settings tab on the Configuration screen.
4. Click Change Password in the Admin Password area. The Change Admin
Password dialog appears.
5. Enter your current password in the Password field.
6. Enter the new password in the New field.
7. Re-enter the new password in the Verify field.
8. Click Change. If everything is entered correctly, the Admin Password Changed
dialog appears indicating the password was successfully changed.
Change T-Mobile webConnect Hotspot Network Name (SSID)
1. Access T-Mobile webConnect. The Dashboard screen is displayed.
2. Click Configuration in the navigation area to access the Configuration screen.
3. Select the Hotspot Settings tab on the Configuration screen.
4. Change the name that appears in the Network Name (SSID) field in the WiFi
Settings area.
5. Select or deselect the Broadcast network name checkbox to enable or disable
broadcasting the hotspot’s Network Name (SSID).
6. Click Save to save your changes on the Hotspot Settings tab o f the Configuration
screen.
Change T-Mobile webConnect Hot s p ot W i -Fi P as sword
1. Access T-Mobile webConnect. The Dashboard screen is displayed.
2. Click Configuration in the navigation area to access the Configuration screen.
3. Select the Hotspot Settings tab on the Configuration screen.
4. Change the value that appears in the Password field in the WiFi Settings area.
5. Click Save to save your changes on the Hotspot Settings tab of the Configuration
screen.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Wi-Fi: Devices using wireless connections may be vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to
access data and software stored on the device. Plan data allotment applies to use by connected
devices sharing Wi-Fi. Use of connected devices subject to T-Mobile terms and conditions.
Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all messages and data sent by or to you through the
network, regardless of whether or not data is received. Character length, file size of messages,
attachments may be limited. T-Mobile is not liable for content of messages/attachments or for
any failures, del ays or errors in any T-Mobile g enerate d alerts or noti ficati ons. Your data session,
plan, or service may be slowed, suspended, terminated, or restricted if you use your service in a
way that interferes with or impacts our netw or k or abil i ty to provide quality service to other users,
if you roam for a significant portion of your usage, or if you use a disproportionate amount of
bandwidth during a billing cycle. You may not use your plan or device for prohibited uses.
Postpaid Monthly Overage-Free Mobile Broadband Plans: 2 year agreements required.
Domestic roaming not possible. Roaming charges may apply to use via non-T-Mobile owned
Wi-Fi networks. International use requires international service activation; usage does not apply
to Mobile Broadband Plan megabyte allotment; international rates apply.
No Annual Contract Mobile Broadband Plans: Does not require a commitment to a long-term
contract. Pass required to use service. Service available for time period and/or usage amount
provided by Pass. Service does not include voice, messaging or Wi-Fi services. Domestic only;
no international or domestic roaming. Devices sold for use on T-Mobile service are to be
activated on that service, not transferred for resale, modification, or expor t.
Coverage: Serv ic e, inc ludi ng 4G cov erag e, n ot avai lable ev eryw here. See br oc hures and Terms
and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com, for coverage maps,
rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details. T -Mobile
and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. The Sonic 2.0 LTE
Mobile HotSpot logo is a trademark of T-Mobile USA, Inc. ©2013 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
ADDITIONAL HELP
T-Mobile Mobile HotSpot URL: http://mobile.hotspot/
or IP address: 192.168.0.1.
From the T-Mobile webConnect, click Help.
Get in touch, free of charge: Just dial 611 from your T
-Mobile phone
or call 1-877-453-1304.
Customer Care representatives are available
from 3 a.m. to 10
p.m. PT,
daily.
Automated
account help is available
24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
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