AT&T MiFi Liberate User manual

LTE Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate
®
User Guide

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Novatel Wireless Revision History
Part Number Revision Description Date
90026650 R1 Initial release 15 Nov 2012
FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI5792
PN: 90026650_R1_UG MiFi5792_AT&T_15Nov2012
Please visit www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device.

Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Device Overview ............................................................................ 6
Package Contents ....................................................................... 6
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Device Setup and Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Your AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate ...................................... 7
Components ................................................................................ 8
Power Sources for Your MiFi Liberate ..................................................... 9
Service Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Touchscreen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MiFi Liberate Manager ..................................................................12
MiFi Liberate Manager Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Usage ..............................................................................14
Charge the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remove the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remove the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Advisory ........................................................................18
Wi-Fi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection ..............................................................19
Log into the MiFi Liberate Manager Web Interface .......................................21
Congure Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change the Admin Login ...............................................................23
Change the Wi-Fi Password .............................................................25
Accessing MiFi Liberate Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MiFi Liberate Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MiFi Liberate Manager Home Page ......................................................27
Data Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On the MiFi Liberate Manager ..........................................................29
Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
On the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen .......................................................30
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Settings ....................................................................................36
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Admin Login .......................................................................46
Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
General ............................................................................51
Advanced ..........................................................................54
Mobile Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mobile .............................................................................57

APN Proles ........................................................................58
Network Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Manual DNS ........................................................................60
SIM Lock ...........................................................................61
Advanced Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LAN ................................................................................64
Port Filtering .......................................................................65
Messages ..................................................................................67
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Enable File Sharing .....................................................................68
Accessing Shared Files ..............................................................69
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Settings ............................................................................71
View Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Status ..............................................................................75
Media ..................................................................................78
Photos .............................................................................79
Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Music ..............................................................................81
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Enable GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
On the MiFi Liberate Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Current Status ..........................................................................91
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Wi-Fi ...............................................................................91
Device .............................................................................92
Device Info .............................................................................93
Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Modem Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
HSPA Status ........................................................................96
4G LTE Status .......................................................................96
Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Software Update .......................................................................98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using the Master Reset Button .............................................................105

Technical Support .........................................................................106
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Product Specications and Regulatory Information .....................107
Product Specications .....................................................................108
General ...............................................................................108
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Technology/Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Regulatory ................................................................................109
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Proper Battery Use and Disposal ...........................................................112
Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Battery Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Limited Warranty and Liability .............................................................113
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Glossary...................................................................................115

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Getting Started
Device Overview
Components
Battery Usage
Wi-Fi Setup
Congure Security
Data Usage

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Device Overview
With the powerful, easy-to-use AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® Liberate you can connect up to
10 Wi-Fi enabled devices to fast 4G LTE™ Internet* and use a brilliant interactive touchscreen
to manage your connection. With this next generation intelligent mobile hotspot from Novatel
Wireless you can keep your tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, smartphones, e-Readers and other
devices connected for up to 11 hours without recharging**.
With a tap on the full color touchscreen you can manage data usage, access connection details
including Wi-Fi network name and password, view and block connected devices, enable MiFi
Media Center and more. See battery level, network and signal strength at a glance. Connect with
condence—global MiFi Liberate provides a secure, reliable connection when and where you need
it, in more than 200 countries†around the world.
Package Contents
The AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate package includes:
•MiFi Liberate
•Preinstalled SIM Card
•Preinstalled rechargeable battery
•Charger
•USB cable
•Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
To manage your MiFi Liberate, you need the following:
•A computer or computing device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
•Internet browser software: i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, Opera,
Chrome, etc.
* Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Compatible data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more
at att.com/network.
**Battery usage varies according to number of connected devices and level of activity.
† International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Availability, quality of coverage and services while roaming are
not guaranteed. International roaming rates apply outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.
Visit att.com/worldpackages and select Data Plans/Packages to view rates and available discount plans.

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Device Setup and Power On
Your MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card and battery already installed. Remove the battery pull-
tab prior to use.
➊ Press and release the power button. When the touchscreen displays the interactive icons,
your device is ready to use.
➋ To lock the touchscreen, press and release the power button. To unlock, press and release
the power button and slide the lock tab.
➌ To power o the device, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to display the Shut
Down window, then tap Yes.
Connect to Your AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate
You can connect up to 10 compatible Wi-Fi enabled devices. To connect wireless devices
(computers, tablets, e-readers, cameras, media players, smartphones, etc.):
➊ Open the Wi-Fi menu on the device you would like to connect and view the list of available
networks.
➋ Select your MiFi Liberate Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) (e.g., MIFI-LIBERATE-XXXX).
➌ Select Connect and enter the Wi-Fi password displayed under Connection Details on the MiFi
Liberate. Your device should automatically connect to the AT&T network.
➍ After you connect your computer to your MiFi Liberate using Wi-Fi, you can access the
MiFi Liberate Manager web interface to customize settings, change your password, access
applications and more. Browse to (http://att.miliberate), and use the default password to
log in, attadmin. (See Log into the MiFi Liberate Manager Web Interface on page 21.)
➎ Congure security for your MiFi Liberate. (See Congure Security on page 23.)

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Components
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➊ Power Button — Powers the MiFi Liberate on and o.
➋ Status Bar — Displays current device status information, including signal strength, time, GPS,
messages, connected devices and battery level.
➌ Touchscreen Icons — Provides touchscreen access to the MiFi Liberate applications.
➍ Micro USB Port — The A/C charger and USB cable connect here.
➎ Screen Sleep Indicator — Flashes blue when the device is in sleep mode.
➏ Touchscreen — The interactive device display screen.
➐ Battery Door — Remove to access battery and SIM card slot.
➑ SIM Card Slot — Active SIM card must be installed for network access. MiFi Liberate’s SIM
Card comes preinstalled.
➒ Reset Button — Resets the device to factory default settings.
➓ microSD™ Slot — Removable memory storage slot supports microSD and microSDHC cards
up to 32GB (card not included).
➐
➑
➒
➓

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Power Sources for Your MiFi Liberate
Your MiFi Liberate will work from its battery or when plugged into a power source.
•Battery — The battery lasts up to 11 hours. Charge the battery by plugging in the A/C
charger. While the battery is charging the charging battery status icon displays on the MiFi
Liberate touchscreen status bar. When the battery is fully charged, the message“Battery is
fully charged, please disconnect power” displays on the touchscreen. When disconnected
from power and fully charged, the battery status icon displays fully charged.
•A/C wall charger — Charge your device by plugging it into either an A/C charger connected
to a wall socket or to your computer USB port via cable.

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Service Status Icons
Status icons at the top of the MiFi Liberate Touchscreen, and on the Status bar of the MiFi Liberate
Manager indicate the device status. The appearance of each icon varies according to the current
device status.
Status Icon Status Description
No icons The display is o, and
the LED is also o.
The device is powered o or not receiving
power.
Network signal
strength status
Network signal
strength icon
displaying 0-5 bars.
More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Network
connection status
Network connection
icon.
Identies the type of network the MiFi
Liberate is currently connected to.
GPS status Active GPS icon. The icon displays when GPS is turned ON
and position information is available.
Message status An unread message(s)
icon.
The icon and number of messages displays
when there are unread SMS messages.
Connected device
status
Connected device(s)
icon.
The icon and number of connected devices
displays when there are devices connected
to the MiFi Liberate.
Battery status Battery level icon. The icon lls to indicate the amount of
remaining battery life.

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Touchscreen Icons
Display Icon Description
No icons The device is powered o or not receiving power.
Connection Details Displays the Wi-Fi Network Name and the Wi-Fi Password for your
MiFi device.
Data Usage Enables you to check your data plan summary, data used,
remaining days in your billing cycle, and more.
Connected Devices Displays details of devices currently connected to or blocked from
your MiFi Liberate.
Settings Allows you to access and congure your MiFi Liberate device
settings.
Messages Connects you to text messages delivered to your MiFi Liberate,
including AT&T service notications.
File Sharing Allows you to upload and download les stored on your microSD
card from compatible connected devices.
Media Center Provides access to movies, music and photos stored on your
microSD card from connected devices.
GPS Allows you to share location information with connected devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Allows you to connect WPS-enabled devices to MiFi Liberate
without using a keyboard.
About Provides access to current status and device information, help,
software updates and customer care. Tap Customer Care to view
your wireless number.

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MiFi Liberate Manager
The MiFi Liberate Manager is part of your MiFi device. It's a web interface you can log into to
customize settings, change your password, get information and access applications.
MiFi Liberate Manager Navigation
Each page contains a menu bar to help you navigate. The navigation panel is at the left of the
browser interface on each page and contains the following:
•MiFi Home — takes you to the MiFi Liberate Manager Home page. (See MiFi Liberate Manager
Home Page on page 27.)
•Data Usage — takes you to the Data Usage page, where you can view your current data
usage and manage your AT&T account. (See Data Usage on page 28.)
•Connected Devices — takes you to the Connected Devices page, where you can view devices
currently connected to your MiFi Liberate, and blocked devices. (See Connected Devices on
page 30.)
•Settings — takes you to the Settings page, where you can customize your device, hotspot,
mobile and advanced settings. (See Settings on page 36.)
•Messages — takes you to the Messages page, where you can view your unread messages
sent to your MiFi Liberate. (See Messages on page 67.)
•File Sharing — takes you to the File Sharing page, where you can customize your le sharing
settings, and view all les stored on a microSD card installed in the MiFi device. (See File
Sharing on page 68.)

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•Media Center — takes you to the Media Center page, where you can view and share your
movies, music with connected devices. (See Media Center on page 73.)
•GPS — takes you to the GPS page, where the GPS receiver on the MiFi device can determine
your current location. (See Enable GPS on page 84.)
•About — takes you to the About page, where you can get details regarding current
status, device information, software updates, customer care and diagnostics, and enable
troubleshooting logs. (See About on page 88.)

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Battery Usage
Charge the Battery
The MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card and battery installed. Remove the battery pull tab prior
to use.
To charge the battery, connect the A/C charger to the USB cable and plug into the MiFi Liberate’s
micro USB port. The charging battery status icon displays on the MiFi Liberate touchscreen
status bar while the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the message "Battery
is fully charged, please disconnect power." displays on the touchscreen. When disconnected from
power and fully charged, the battery status icon displays fully charged .
IMPORTANT The battery door cover on your MiFi Liberate device lifts off to open and snaps
on to close. No tools are required to remove or install the battery or battery door. Using any
type of tool could result in damage to the device and to the battery. If excessive force appears
necessary to move the door or remove the battery, please return the MiFi Liberate to where you
purchased the device.

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Remove the Battery
WARNING! 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
Liberate battery.
➊ Place your MiFi Liberate device on a at surface with the battery door facing up. Be sure to
remove the battery pull tab before use.
➋ Steady the MiFi Liberate with one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the
battery door thumb notch.
➌ Using normal thumb pressure on the thumb notch, lift the battery door up to remove the
door completely.

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➍ Use your forenger to pull the battery up slightly so that it moves out of the battery well.
➎ Lift the battery out of the battery well.

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Remove the SIM Card
Your MiFi Liberate comes with the SIM card already installed. To remove the SIM card:
➊ Open the battery compartment and remove the battery from the battery well to reveal the
SIM card slot.
➋ To release the SIM card from the slot, push and release the top of the SIM card.
➌ To remove the SIM card, hold the card with two ngers and pull gently, being careful not to
touch the gold contacts on the back of the card.

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Battery Advisory
•As with any battery-operated mobile device being used for a certain amount of time, the MiFi
Liberate device can get warm to the touch. This is normal and within standard specications,
and poses no hazard.
•The MiFi Liberate device is congured to automatically stop charging and disconnect the
battery if the temperature rises above a set threshold. When the temperature falls below that
threshold, the battery reconnects and the unit starts charging again.
•Always use Novatel Wireless original batteries and chargers.
•It normally takes at least four hours to fully charge the battery. If the device is in use the
battery may take longer to charge.
•Do not use sharp objects to access the battery well; this may damage the device and the
battery.
•Do not use excessive force to remove the battery or to access the battery well.
•Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories
you use.
•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 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
•Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that
may be outside the specied 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.
•Avoid placing the device on vibrating surfaces for long period of time (such as a washer or
dryer).
•Avoid placing the device near 802.11-radiating devices such as microwave ovens and 2.4 GHz
cordless telephones.
•Do not place the device in a closed space where there is no air circulation (e.g., do not wrap
the device in a blanket or place it under a pillow).
•Whenever you remove or insert either the battery or the SIM card, ensure your MiFi Liberate
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 Liberate
device battery.
•Battery disposal: Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal.
•In the event of a battery leak: Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If
contact is made, wash the area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.

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Wi-Fi Setup
To properly set up your MiFi Liberate device, you need to do both of the following tasks:
•Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
•Log Into the MiFi Liberate Home Page
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
To connect to your MiFi Liberate:
➊ Press the Power button.
➋ Tap the Connection Details icon to display your device’s Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and
password.
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