Novatel MiFi 500 LTE Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Manual

Getting Up and Running With Your
The Novatel® MiFi 500 LTE Mobile Hotspot™ (SFL Mobile Hotspot) has been activated and tested, by SFL
Broadband staff, prior to being shipped. By following the instructions below, you should be able to easily
prepare, and connect to, the hotspot to begin accessing the internet for educational purposes. Up to 8-10
wireless computing devices (depending on usage) can be connected to the SFL mobile hotspot at one time. The
user of each wireless computing device that will be connecting to the hotspot will need to be provided with the
device name and password. (Note, this is a one-time set-up process; the computing device will recognize the
hotspot in the future and automatically connect to it.)
Your SFL Mobile Hotspot Features
*Keep the original box for future returns/exchanges.

Before You Start

1. Install the Battery

a. Press your finger against the battery removal tab, then lift and remove the cover.
b. Align the gold-colored contacts on the battery with the gold colored contacts on the SFL mobile
hotspot and gently slide the battery into place.
c. Replace the cover by setting it on the SFL mobile hotspot where the notches align, then press on
the cover until it clicks into place and is flat across the entire bottom surface.

2. Charge the battery

a. Plug the micro-USB cable into the SFL mobile hotspot.
b. Plug the other end of the cable into the AC adapter and plug the adapter into an electrical
outlet.
REV 8-31-2016
SFL Novatel® MiFi 500 LTE Mobile Hotspot™
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