Internet Browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Chrome) · Wireless interface (802.11 b/g) By using DataJack’s wireless internet service, you agree to comply with the Terms of Service. You are encouraged to review these terms on our website at www.datajack.com/terms.
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Your MiFi 2200 Hotspot Device · Power Button — Powers on and off the device. Also indicates power, battery, and roaming activity. · microUSB Port — The AC wall charger that was included with your device connects here. · Service Status Indicator (LED) — Provides information about your mobile broadband connection.
Inserting and Charging the Battery Slide open the door at the bottom of the device. Insert the battery by lining up the gold contact points on the battery with the gold contact points in the battery compartment. Then, press down gently until the battery is seated. Replace the battery cover and slide it closed while pressing gently until it locks into place.
Initial Connection and Setup Open any web browser on your computer. Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, or Chrome will work fine. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in to the address bar of your web browser and press the Enter or Return key. An onscreen wizard will appear and guide you through the activation of your MiFi Device. When requested, please enter the default admin password and click the Login button.
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Your activation status will be shown to you on the Activation screen. If you have already called to activate your device, this screen will state Activation is complete. Click the Next button. Once activated, the MiFi Setup Wizard will prompt you for a new admin password. Please enter and verify your new admin password into the appropriate fields.
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Click the Next button. You have the option of configuring the WiFi settings of your MiFi device on the WiFi Settings screen. Once you are finished configuring your WiFi settings, click the Next button to proceed.
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The MiFi Setup Wizard is now complete. After you click the Finish button, your device will restart and you must reconnect to your wireless network and enter the network key you created.
Interface Basics Opening the Browser Interface Open any web browser on your computer. Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, or Chrome will work fine. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in to the address bar of your web browser and press the Enter or Return key. Type the current admin password into the Login box in the upper right corner and click the Login button.
· Your connection status. · The number of bytes received and transmitted. This information is for reference only. For an accurate reading of your usage, please login to your account at www.datajack.com/myaccount. · The duration of the current connection. · The IP address of and subnet mask for the device.
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WiFi The WiFi section tells you: · The profile currently in use. · The network name (also known as the SSID). · The security method in use. · The number of users currently connected to the device. · The IP address of and subnet mask for the wireless browser interface. To change WiFi settings, use the WiFi menu.
Password Settings Password settings allow you to change the admin password that gives access to the browser interface for your MiFi Device. Create a New Admin Password Type your current admin password into the Current Password box. Type the new password (must have 4 to 64 characters) in the New Password box, and then again in the Verify New Password box.
WiFi Menu The WiFi menu has three components: † WiFi Profiles — to view or change settings for your secure profile or to set up a Temporary Hotspot. † MAC Filter — to allow only certain devices to connect to the MiFi device. †...
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The WiFi Profile page displays the following information: † Profile — The profile currently being used. † Network Name (SSID) — Name of the network you are connected to. You can change the name to something more descriptive if you want, or if other devices are in use within range of yours. †...
Choosing a Profile Select a profile from the Profile list: † Secure — This is the profile you should use most of the time. You can set up this profile with the security measures you need to use your MiFi device safely. †...
Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot You can use this profile to create a secure temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of five connections to your MiFi device at one time. This profile generates a temporary network name and network key that you can use to allow others to connect to your MiFi device without you having to change the security settings on your secure profile.
Click the Apply button. Your device will restart, and you must reconnect to your wireless network with the temporary network name and network key. Members of your workgroup can now use the temporary network name and network key to connect to your MiFi device.
Finding the MAC Address The MAC Address is also known as a hardware or physical address for a device, usually a network adapter. It consists of six pairs of numbers and letters (for example, 00-21-9B-1C-64-34). You can view the MAC address for any device connected to your MiFi device by using the WiFi Clients section of the WiFi Status screen.
WiFi Network The WiFi Network section of the WiFi Status screen displays the following information: † Profile currently in use. † Name of the network you are connected to. † Number of clients connected to the device. † Maximum number of clients allowed to connect to your MiFi device †...
Configuration — to reactivate your device, or update your PRL. † Diagnostics — to view the status of your connection to the DataJack network, view information about your MiFi device, or view an event log about your connections to the DataJack network.
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The WWAN Configuration Screen Select from the following options on the WWAN Configuration screen: † Click Activate Device to reactivate your device for use on the DataJack network. † Click Update PRL to update your Preferred Roaming List. You should update your PRL about every three months to make sure you have the latest enhancements from...
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Diagnostics Click Diagnostics in the WWAN menu to access status information about your internet connection and device. The WWAN Diagnostic screen is divided into three sections.
WWAN Connection The WWAN Connection section displays the following information: † Connection status: o Connected — connected and transmitting data o Dormant — connected but not transmitting data o Disconnected — not connected to the network Not Activated — device is not activated. You will need to run Setup Wizard on the Home Screen to activate your MiFi device.
WWAN Event Log The WWAN Event Log section lists network connection events and times when they occurred. DataJack Technical Support may use this log for troubleshooting.
Your MiFi device’s IP address and subnet mask † Gateway IP address † DNS server IP address Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from the DataJack network, or Connect to reconnect to the DataJack network. Traffic Counters The Traffic Counters section displays the following information: †...
Connection Log The Connection Log to display a log of outgoing traffic showing these details: † Date/Time † Client IP Address (IP address of sender) † Destination (IP address of recipient) † Port (computer port through which data was sent) †...
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows you to back up and restore your configuration, specify router settings such as DHCP; port filtering, and port forwarding, and to customize power management settings. The Advanced menu has seven components: † Advanced Options — to enable SSID broadcast, auto-connect to the network, DHCP, VPN passthrough, or the system log.
Advanced Settings Click Advanced Options in the Advanced Menu to configure your MiFi device or to enable the system log. The Advanced Settings screen is divided into four sections. Access Point Enabling SSID broadcasting allows others nearby computers to see your MiFi device’s network name (SSID). This is what you see when you select “View Available Wireless Networks.”...
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Disabling SSID broadcasting provides additional security but you will have to re-renable it if you lose your automatic connection. † Select the SSID broadcast enable checkbox to enable SSID broadcasting, or clear the checkbox to disable SSID broadcasting, and then click the Apply button. 3G Modem Enabling auto-connect allows your MiFi device to connect to your network automatically when it is turned on.
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disable VPN passthrough, and then click the Apply button. NOTE Please check with your Corporate IT department for supported VPN protocols. System The System section allows you to select your preferred language, date format, and time format, and to turn on the system log.
Config File Click Config File in the Advanced Menu to back up your configuration file (MiFi device settings) to your computer, or to restore a saved configuration file from your computer.
Port Filtering Click Port Filtering in the Advanced Menu to enhance the security of your system by controlling which applications are allowed to access the internet. Port filtering allows you to conserve bandwidth by preventing non-business applications from accessing the internet.
Port Filtering for Standard Applications From the Port Filtering screen, select the Enable Port Filtering checkbox. Select the checkboxes for the applications for which you want to allow access to the internet. Confirm your selections and click the Apply button. Your MiFi device uses standard ports for these applications.
Enter the port or port range. You can enter up to five ports or port ranges. · Single port — enter the port number in both fields. · Port range — enter the beginning port number in the left field and the ending port number in the right field. For each port number or range, select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both) used by that port or port range.
Power Management When your MiFi device is on battery power, you can set the length of time before it shuts down. You can also turn off your MiFi device’s LEDs to save additional power. Use the Power Management screen to set how long your MiFi device is idle before it shuts down. From the Power Management screen, select the Disable LEDs checkbox to disable or clear the checkbox to enable your MiFi device’s LEDs.
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NOTE The battery should be fully charged before using the MiFi device for the first time. The default SSID for your MiFi device is DATAJACK xxxx, where ‘xxxx’ represents the last four digits of your MiFi device’s ESN number. Press the power button on the top of the MiFi device. A solid green LED will indicate when the device is in service and ready to connect.
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Troubleshooting your MiFi Device For a more complete listing of errors and possible solutions, please visit www.datajack.com/faqs to find up- to-date FAQs and user guides for this device. Problem Solution Ensure the following: · The device has no power The battery is properly seated.
Green — Solid MiFi is powered on and fully charged Green — Glowing MiFi is in hibernate mode Red — Blinking MiFi battery is critically low Amber — Solid MiFi battery is charging Amber — Blinking Contact DataJack Customer Service...
59mm x 9mm x 89mm Weight: 2.05 oz / 58 g Battery Pack: 1150 mAh LED: Three: DataJack brand, power, and 3G service indicators CDMA Technology CDMA Specification: CDMA Rev A, Rev 0, 1XRTT Band Designation: 800/1900 Mhz Transmit Band: 824.7-848.31Mhz / 1851.25-1908.75Mhz...
Regulatory Information This device is designed to be activated on the DataJack network and has a software programming lock that, in part, protects many of the device’s features and functions against tampering and unauthorized reprogramming. This device will work with DataJack services—service plans and other services/options must be purchased separately. This device operates within the CDMA frequency band of 800 MHz/1.9 GHz.
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