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MiFi™ 2200 – Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
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  • Page 1 Mobile Broadband / NationalAccess 
 
 MiFi™ 2200 – Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Product user guide...

  • Page 2: Customer Service

    Congratulations on purchasing the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi! Before installing the MiFi 2200, VZAccess Manager software and drivers, review this manual, which outlines the features and functions of the MiFi 2200 hardware.

  • Page 3: Wireless Communications

    Verizon Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the MiFi 2200 device, or failure of the MiFi 2200 device to transmit or receive such data.

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    Please ensure that the host device is turned off and the MiFi 2200 is removed from the USB port prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The MiFi 2200 can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.

  • Page 5: Software Drivers License

    Software Drivers License Proprietary Rights Provisions: The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Verizon Wireless and/or Verizon Wireless’ suppliers. And although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Verizon Wireless and/or Verizon Wireless’...
  • Page 6 Broadband/NationalAccess to browse the Internet, access email, run businesses applications and more from a computer or most Wi-Fi compatible devices. The MiFi 2200 enables multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect at one time., such as notebooks, desktops, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, CE devices, and most Wi-Fi enabled consumer devices.
  • Page 7 • Mobile Broadband with USB Cable or Wi-Fi The MiFi 2200 package includes a battery for operation via Wi-Fi and a USB cable. USB Cable mode supports Windows Vista, XP, 2000; Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. *See System Requirements for a complete list of operating system support.
  • Page 8 LED states. (See also page 9 for Service Status Indicator LED description) Care
of
Your
MiFi
2200
Wireless
Intelligent
Mobile
Hotspot
 As with any electronic device, the MiFi 2200 must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Verizon Wireless recommends the following handling guidelines: Do not apply adhesive labels to the MiFi 2200; they may cause the device to •...

  • Page 9: Led States

    MiFi transmitting/receiving data; blinking rate proportional to data speed Power Button (LED) The MiFi 2200 is designed with a power button that lights up to indicate whether or not the device is powered on and what the charging status is. LED Color...

  • Page 10: Ways To Access

    Subject to Customer Agreement, Calling Plan, credit approval & other service terms. Mobile Broadband Rev.A speed claim based on our network tests with 5 MB FTP data files without compression. Verizon Wireless is rapidly adding Rev. A capability to your Mobile Broadband service area. Your Mobile Broadband Rev. A-enabled device will indicate coverage when you are in a Mobile Broadband Rev.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Insert and charge the battery Plug into USB and activate the MiFi 2200 The
MiFi
2200
System
Requirements
 To install and use the MiFi 2200, your host computer must meet these requirements: Windows® Vista, XP (SP2 or higher), 2000 Operating System * IN USB CABLE MODE with USB...

  • Page 12: Power Management

    Cable: In this mode, the MiFi 2200 is powered directly by your computer via the microUSB cable. WARNING: Mac Users: Plugging MiFi 2200 into a USB port for charging while MacBook® is in standby 
 may frequently wake up the computer.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Battery

    WARNING: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Before using the MiFi 2200, read the battery safety information in the “Safety and General Information” section at the back of this guide. You will need to install and charge the battery...
  • Page 14 How to insert and charge the battery 1. Open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the device. 2. Insert the battery by lining up the gold contact points on the battery with the gold contact points in the battery compartment. 3.
  • Page 15 5. Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at least two and a half hours. IMPORTANT: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging part, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the Warranty.
  • Page 16 To properly connect the MiFi 2200 with the microUSB Cable: Grip the MiFi 2200 by its sides and gently insert the USB Cable into the microUSB port. Next, insert the other end of the cable in a Type A USB port. The cable should fit easily into the USB port.
  • Page 17 Windows The MiFi 2200’s USB technology allows you to safely disconnect the MiFi 2200 device from your computing device at any time when you are not connected to the network. To safely eject hardware: Standard Unplug/Eject Hardware Removal 1. End your session by selecting Disconnect from VZAccess Manager.
  • Page 18 VZAccess Manager must be installed. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide that came with your device for details. IMPORTANT: The MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless in order to function. The MiFi 2200 can be activated three ways: in a Verizon Wireless store •...

  • Page 19: Installation: Windows And Mac

    Turn on your computing device and close all applications. Connect the MiFi 2200 to your computer using the included USB Cable. a) Insert the USB cable into the microUSB port on the USB on the MiFi 2200 and the other end into the USB port of your computer.
  • Page 20 When prompted, select "PC Card or USB Modem" as device type. Do not select "Tethered device". If your device was not activated prior to installation of VZAccess Manager, the software will connect to the Verizon Wireless activation website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation. Set up is complete.
  • Page 21 VZAccess Manager Software User Guide – Details the functions of VZAccess • Manager The MiFi 2200 Product User Guide – Details the MiFi 2200’s hardware features and • Wi-Fi configuration. The guides will appear on your desktop during installation. If you are unable to locate the guides on your desktop, you may easily locate them in the VZAccess folder.
  • Page 22 The Web-based User Interface (shortened to Web UI in most of this document) is used to configure the MiFi 2200 while it is in “Wi-Fi” mode. In this mode, there is no USB connection from your host computer to the MiFi 2200, and the connection to the MiFi 2200 must be made via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 23: Welcome Page

    4. The Welcome Page appears. Welcome Page The Welcome page is displayed when your first connect to the MiFi Settings in the MiFi 2200, prior to login. This page provides some status information, but no configuration changes can be made until you login.
  • Page 24 • and the number of wireless clients allowed. This is presented in the form "number connected / number allowed". IP address - The IP address of this MiFi 2200, as seen by devices on the • WLAN (802.11 wireless network).

  • Page 25: Home Page

    Changing the WIFI profile will terminate all Wi-Fi connections to the MiFi 2200, including the connection to the Web-based UI. You must re-connect to the MiFi 2200 using the Wi-Fi settings of the new profile. Ensure you know what these settings are – check the Wi-Fi screen if uncertain.
  • Page 26 Changing the WIFI profile will terminate all Wi-Fi connections to the MiFi 2200, including the connection to the Web-based UI. You must re-connect to the MiFi 2200 using the Wi-Fi settings of the new profile. Ensure you know what these settings are. This is the Wi-Fi screen.
  • Page 27 Updating other Profiles You can also update a profile which is not in use. This will have no effect on the existing Wi-Fi connection from your computer to the MiFi 2200. Change the Selected Profile to the Profile you wish to change.
  • Page 28 Buttons Update Profile - Use this to update the settings for the selected profile, without using it. • This button is only available if the "Selected Profile" is different to the "Current Profile". Apply - Update the "Selected Profile" with the settings shown on screen, and start using it. •...

  • Page 29: Lan Screen

    IP Address - The IP address of the client. IP Type – This indicates "DHCP" if the IP address was allocated by the DHCP Server in this MiFi 2200. If “ARP” is displayed, then the client was discovered using the ARP protocol.

  • Page 30: Password Screen

    Password Screen Available on the Security sub-menu, the Password screen allows you to change the password which you used to login to this Web-based interface. To change the login password: Enter the current password into the “Current Password” field. Enter the new password into the “New Password” field, using only letters, numbers, and standard punctuation symbols.

  • Page 31: Mac Filter Screen

    Available on the Security sub-menu, the MAC Filter screen allows you to control which Wi-Fi clients can use the MiFi 2200 to connect to the Internet. Access is allowed only for known and trusted wireless clients. The trusted clients are identified by their MAC address, which is a unique low-level network ID.

  • Page 32: Port Filtering Screen

    Port Filtering Screen Available on the Security sub-menu, this screen allows you to configure the Port Filtering feature. This feature can block outgoing Internet traffic. If enabled, only known applications, identified by port number, can connect to the Internet. This screen contains the following settings Enable Port Filter - Use this checkbox to enable or disable the Port Filtering feature as desired.
  • Page 33 Start Port - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by • outgoing traffic for this application. Use as many rows as necessary to define the required number of port ranges. Unused rows can be left blank. End Port - Enter the end of the range of port numbers.

  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    Access Point Settings • SSID broadcast enable - Normally, this should be left enabled so that MiFi 2200 will appear in the list of "Available Wireless Networks" on your computer or portable device. If disabled, MiFi 2200 will not be listed, and its details must be entered manually.

  • Page 35: Config File

    Available on the Advanced menu, this screen provides the ability to download (backup) a copy of the configuration settings from the MiFi 2200 to a file on your computer, or restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file from your computer to the MiFi 2200.
  • Page 36 • Manufacturer - The manufacturer of MiFi 2200. Model - The model number or name of MiFi 2200. Serial Number - Each MiFi 2200 has a unique serial number. • 3G Modem ESN - The ESN is used by the mobile data network to identify this particular modem.
  • Page 37 Operations The following system-level operations are supported. Restart - Restart MiFi 2200. All Internet connections, and all Wi-Fi connections, will be lost during the restart. Reset to Factory Defaults - Use this to reset all AP and Router settings to their factory default values.

  • Page 38: Using Port Forwarding

    6. On the "Home" screen, make a note of the Internet IP address of MiFi 2200. 7. Ask users on the Internet to connect to the Internet IP address of MiFi 2200. These connection requests will be forwarded to the IP address specified in step 3.

  • Page 39: Power Management

    Available on the Advanced menu, this screen controls the Power Management features of the MiFi 2200. The MiFi 2200 can switch to a low-power Standby mode. When using battery power, switching to Standby mode will greatly extend the battery life. While in Standby mode, the LED will blink slowly, fading in and out.

  • Page 40: Technical Support

    Technical
Support
 For additional information and technical support for VZAccess Manager and Verizon wireless devices, you can visit the Verizon Wireless Data Technical Support page at: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/support/data.jsp.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    The following tips will help solve many common problems encountered while using the MiFi 2200: Make sure you are using the MiFi 2200 in the correct geographic region: a Mobile • Broadband and NationalAccess the MiFi 2200 in the US.

  • Page 42: Product Specification

    Product Specification Technical Specifications TABLE 1: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Name: Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Model: MiFi2200 VZW 58 g / 2.05 oz Weight 90 mm x 60 mm x 8.8 mm Dimensions: 3.54 in x 2.36 in x 0.35 in Wireless Network – Dual Mode: CDMA 1X/EV-DO Wireless Network –...

  • Page 43: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices CE
Marking
 This device has been tested to and conforms to the essential regulatory requirements of the European Union R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has attained CE Marking. Federal
Communications
Commission
Notice
(FCC
United
States)
 This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003.
  • Page 44 Safety
Content
 Safety Notices Do not operate your MiFi 2200 in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device must be turned off. The MiFi 2200 may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

  • Page 45: Proper Battery Use And Disposal

    Proper
Battery
Use
and
Disposal
 IMPORTANT: In event of a battery leak: Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or the eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice. Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty And Liability

    Limited Warranty and Liability Novatel Wireless, Inc. warrants for the 12 month period immediately following receipt of the Product by Purchaser that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 47 Glossary 1xRTT Short for single carrier (1x) Radio Transmission Technology. A high speed wireless technology based on the CDMA platform. 1xRTT has the capability of providing broadband-like speeds of up to 144 Kbps. 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000. 1xEVDO Part of a family of CDMA2000 1x digital wireless standards.
  • Page 48 MicroUSB MicroUSB is not to be confused with miniUSB. The micro USB technology features a small and durable form factor for frequent use. MicroUSB was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF), an independent non-profit group that works to advance USB technology. Mbps Megabits per second Rev A...
  • Page 49 Wide Area Network (WAN). A computer network covering a broad geographical area. WANs are used to connect local area networks (LANs) together, so that users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) refers to any system that uses the 802.11 standard, which was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and released in 1997.

  • Page 50: Trademarks And Service Marks

    Wireless or their respective owners. Nothing contained in this user manual should be construed as granting by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, a license or right of use of Verizon Wireless or any other Trademark displayed in this user manual without the written permission of Verizon Wireless or its respective owners.

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