Huawei Pocket WiFi 2 User manual

Quick Start Guide.
Pocket WiFiTM 2

Set-up your
Pocket WiFiTM 2.
Your Pocket WiFiTM 2 Router sends out a WiFi signal
so that you can connect to the Internet without the
need for wires. Your Pocket WiFiTM 2 links multiple
WiFi enabled devices at any one time, for example
your laptop, Apple®iPod touch, Apple®iPad or
Nintendo DSi.
In this Quick Start Guide we’ll tell you how to set
up your Pocket WiFiTM 2 and get it working.
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First of all, you’ll need to ensure you have a data plan, then insert the SIM and
battery into your Pocket WiFiTM 2.
Getting started.
Whenever you take the
SIM or battery out of your
Pocket WiFiTM 2, make sure
you turn it off first and
unplug the charger.
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Now connect your Pocket WiFiTM 2to the
charger and plug it into the mains or
the USB port on your PC. The first time
you do this it’ll take around 8 hours
to fully charge the battery. You’ll see
this icon when the battery is fully
charged and the Pocket WiFiTM 2 is on.
When the Pocket WiFiTM 2 is off, and fully
charged, this icon will appear. To get
an idea of how long the battery can last
when fully charged, go to ‘Frequently
asked questions’ at the back of this
guide. The battery will gradually lose
power, even when it’s not being used,
so if you haven’t used it for a while,
you’ll probably need to recharge it.

Press and hold down the Power on/off
key for 2 seconds. The Pocket WiFiTM 2
will switch on, automatically connect to
the network and turn on the WiFi signal.
Once connected, the digital display will
show the icons explained on the next
page (typically this takes 60-90 seconds).
You’re now ready to connect your
laptop or other WiFi enabled device to
your Pocket WiFiTM 2
Power on/off key
Get your
Pocket WiFiTM 2 working.
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Get to know
your Pocket WiFiTM 2.
1. Network signal strength. To get
the best signal move your
Pocket WiFiTM 2 to a position
where at least 3 bars are
showing.
2. Network type. Shows whether you
are connected to the 2G, 3G or
HSDPA network.
3. WiFi connections. Shows the
number of WiFi enabled devices
connected to your Pocket WiFiTM 2.
4. Internet connection. Shows you’re
connected to the Internet.
5. SMS inbox. Shows the
number of unread text
messages in your online
dashboard inbox.
6. Battery charge. Shows the battery
charge level.
7. Network. Shows the network
you’re connected to and current
connection status.
8. Data used. Shows how much
data in B/KB/MB(byte/kilobyte/
megabyte) that has been used in
the current session.
9. Connection time. Shows how long
you’ve been connected to the
Internet this session.
10. Roaming. Shows when the Pocket
WiFiTM 2 is being used outside
of your network nationally and
internationally.
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WiFi Security.
Your Pocket WiFiTM 2 is password
protected with unique security codes
so that no-one else can use your
WiFi connection. The unique security
codes are called the SSID (Service Set
Identifier) the name of the Pocket WiFiTM
2 and the WiFi Key (unique password).
You’ll find them on a sticker on the
inside back cover of your Pocket
WiFiTM 2.
You can change either the SSID
or the WiFi Key (unique password)
via ‘Change your settings’ on the
online dashboard. If you do change
them, you must make a note of the
new details as the old ones won’t
work anymore unless you reset the
Pocket WiFiTM 2 (see page 11).
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Accessing
your online
dashboard.
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You’ll need to be connected to
your Pocket WiFiTM 2 to access and
use the online dashboard. This is
free to do and won’t use up any of
your data allowance.
There are two ways to access the
online dashboard.
Via your browser
Enter the URL http://pocket.wifi/
into your browser and save it as a
Favourite.
Via your desktop shortcut
The first time you connect your
Pocket WiFiTM 2 to your computer
using the USB cable you have
the option to create a desktop
shortcut to the online dashboard.

Get to know your
online dashboard.
Your Pocket WiFiTM 2 has an online
dashboard to help you manage your
service. The online dashboard is a
useful tool that allows you to:
Change your SSID (Pocket WiFiTM 2
name) and WiFi Key (unique
password) to something
more memorable.
We recommend that you change the
password via the ‘Change your
settings’ link on the online
dashboard.
View the network signal strength.
View important messages from your
service provider relating to your
Pocket WiFiTM 2 service.
Send and receive text messages.
Your online dashboard has a user name
and password to make sure that no-one
else can change your settings. The
default user name is ‘Admin’ and the
default password is also ‘Admin’.
If you change the online dashboard
password and then forget it you can
change back to the default settings by
resetting your Pocket WiFiTM 2(see page
11 of this guide).
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Real-time
information
on your data
usage in B/
KB/MB(byte/
kilobyte/
megabyte)
SMS Inbox to
view and send
text messages
Full details of what these icons mean
can be found in ‘Get to know your
Pocket WiFiTM 2’ (see page 5 of this guide)
If you’ve inserted a MicroSD card
(not included) into your Pocket
WiFiTM 2 you can save and share
files via the online dashboard
with anybody who’s connected to
your Pocket WiFiTM 2
Change all current settings
including the default online
dashboard password
Manage your
account or recharge
(Prepaid only)
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View current
session and
total historical
data usage

Open the Safari browser.
Enter the URL http://pocket.wifi/ in
the browser bar.
Add a shortcut for the online dashboard
to the home screen by touching the
icon on the bottom toolbar and
selecting ‘Add to Home Screen’. A
‘Pocket WiFiTM, icon will then be added.
Access your online
dashboard from an Apple®
iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
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