iiNet MobiiHotspot 4G User manual

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Contents
Getting started 4
Logging in to the management page 4
Quick setup 4
Status icons 5
Connection settings 7
Creating a network profile 7
Setting the default network profile 8
Choosing an operator network 9
Selecting the operator network type 9
Searching for and registering with a network 10
Connecting to the Internet 11
Connecting computers to the MobiiHotspot 4G 13
Viewing the computers on your wireless network 14
Traffic statistics 15
Viewing traffic statistics 15
Clearing traffic statistics 16

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Online updates 17
PIN management 18
Turning PIN verification on or off 18
WLAN Settings 19
Changing your SSID (network name) 19
Enabling or disabling SSID broadcast 19
Setting the WLAN key 21
Disabling the WLAN automatically 23
Selecting a country and a Wi-Fi channel 24
Setting AP isolation 25
Selecting a wireless mode 25
Setting up your network with WPS 27
Setting WLAN MAC filtering 28
DHCP settings 29
Enabling the DHCP server 29
Disabling the DHCP server 31
Configuring DHCP clients 31

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Security settings 33
Enabling or disabling the firewall 33
Setting LAN IP filtering 34
Configuring a virtual server 37
Setting the DMZ 39
System management 40
Viewing device information about your MobiiHotspot 4G 40
Switching between languages 40
Viewing diagnostic information 40
Backing up and restoring settings 41
Changing the password 42
Restoring default settings 42
Rebooting theMobiiHotspot 4G 42
Frequently Asked Questions 43

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Getting started
LOGGING IN TO THE MANAGEMENT PAGE
Log in to the management page and set up your MobiiHotspot 4G.
To log in to the management page
1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
2. Enter the password and click LOG IN.
QUICK SETUP
Use the Quick Setup wizard to quickly configure or reconfigure your MobiiHotspot 4G.
To use the Quick Setup wizard
1. Choose Settings > Quick Setup.
2. Click Next and follow the prompts to create your settings.
• Create your dial-up settings.
• Create your wireless local area network (WLAN) settings.
3. Click Finish.
NOTE:
The default password is admin.

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Status icons
The status icons tell you important things about your MobiiHotspot 4G - for example, whether it’s connected
to the Internet, and the strength of your wireless signal.
Here’s a description of the icons you’ll see on the top right-hand corner of your screen:
Item Status
SIM/USIM/UIM card If you see this icon, it could mean:
• Your SIM/USIM/UIM card is faulty
• You haven’t yet verified your PIN or PUK
• No signals are available.
Internet : You have Internet access.
: You don’t have Internet access.
WLAN : Your MobiiHotspot 4G is acting as a hotspot and is ready for devices
to connect to its home network.
: Your MobiiHotspot 4G’s home network is disabled.

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Battery
: These icons indicate the battery level from
weak to strong.
: If the battery icon is filling up, it means the battery is being charged.
: A flashing red battery icon indicates the battery is low and must be
charged immediately.
Signal
: These icons indicate the signal strength
from weak to strong.
Update
: A firmware update is available for your MobiiHotspot 4G.

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Connection settings
To use the Internet with your MobiiHotspot 4G, create a network profile or set a default network profile
and an operator network.
CREATING A NETWORK PROFILE
Create a network profile to access the Internet with your MobiiHotspot 4G.
To create a network profile
1. Choose Settings > Dial-up > Profile Management.
2. Click NEW PROFILE.
3. Set up your profile.
4. Click SAVE.
NOTE:
The value of Profile name can contain a maximum of 32 characters. You can use numbers, upper or
lowercase letters, spaces and these characters:
! # $ ( ) * - . / = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ |

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SETTING THE DEFAULT NETWORK PROFILE
Set a default network profile so that your MobiiHotspot 4G can access the Internet through your
operator network.
To set a default network profile
1. Choose SETTINGS > DIAL-UP > PROFILE MANAGEMENT .
2. From the Profile name drop-down list, select a network profile.

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CHOOSING AN OPERATOR NETWORK
Your MobiiHotspot 4G should automatically detect and connect. If it doesn’t, follow these instructions
and we’ll have you up and running in no time.
Set things up so that your MobiiHotspot 4G can find networks quickly by choosing a network type.
Then, find and register with your operator network.
SELECTING THE OPERATOR NETWORK TYPE
Select the type of mobile network your operator hosts.
About this setting
• If you’re not sure what type of network to choose here, give us a call.
• You must be disconnected from the operator network to change this setting.
To set your operator network type
1. Choose Settings > Dial-up > Network Settings.
2. From Preferred mode, select a mode.
3. Click APPLY.

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SEARCHING FOR AND REGISTERING WITH A NETWORK
Register with an operator network manually or automatically.
About this setting
You can change the way your MobiiHotspot 4G registers on your operator network only when the
device is disconnected from the operator network.
To search for and register on an operator network
1. Choose SETTINGS > DIAL-UP > NETWORK SETTINGS.
2. At Mode, select one of these options:
• Auto: Your MobiiHotspot 4G searches for an available network and registers on it automatically.
• Manual: You need to search for an available network and register with it manually.
3. Register with a network.
• In Auto mode, click APPLY.
• In Manual mode, select one of the networks found and click OK.

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CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET
Use one of two ways to connect your MobiiHotspot 4G to the Internet.
To connect to the Internet
1. Choose SETTINGS > DIAL-UP > MOBILE CONNECTION.
2. From Connection mode, select ‘Manual’ or ‘Auto’.
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3. Click APPLY.
4. Access the Internet.
NOTE:
• Your MobiiHotspot 4G connects to the Internet automatically when it needs to upload or down-
load data on behalf of a connected computer. It disconnects from the Internet automatically if the
Internet connection is inactive for more than Max. idle time (s).
• If you set the Connection mode to ‘Auto’, you can also select ‘Enable’ even when roaming. This
option lets your MobiiHotspot 4G connect to the Internet even when you are roaming on another
mobile network.
• In ‘As required’ mode, Max. idle time (s) is the longest time the Internet connection can be inactive
before it is disconnected.

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Option Description
Manual connection a. Click ‘HOME’ to go back to the homepage.
b. Click ‘Connect’ to set up a connection to the Internet.
Auto connection Refresh the page and view the current network connection status.

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CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE MOBIIHOTSPOT 4G
Enable the wireless network on your MobiiHotspot 4G so that computers can use the Internet
through it.
Prerequisite
Before you do this, make sure your MobiiHotspot 4G is connected to the Internet. For details, see
‘Connecting to the Internet’ on page 11.
Connecting to the MobiiHotspot 4G
1. Choose Settings > WLAN > WLAN Basic Settings .
2. Your default network name is shown under ‘Name’ (SSID).
3. On each computer that wants to connect to the hotspot, enter the information you found at
‘Name’ (SSID).
That’s it, you’re done - if your hotspot has an Internet connection, the computers connected to it
are good to go.
NOTE:
• We recommend you change the Name (SSID) to boost the security of your home network. For
details, see Changing the SSID. We also recommend you set a security key for your home network -
see Setting the WLAN Key.
• To get computers connected quickly, enable SSID Broadcast. For details, see Enabling or Disabling
the SSID Broadcast.

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VIEWING THE COMPUTERS ON YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK
View details of the computers connected to your wireless home network through your
MobiiHotspot 4G.
To view the computers on your local wireless network
• Click Statistics.
• The computers on your wireless network are shown under Connected WiFi clients.

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Traffic statistics
Your MobiiHotspot 4G has a feature that logs:
• Your upload traffic
• Your download traffic
• The length of the hotspot’s Internet connection.
This section tells you how to view and reset these statistics.
VIEWING TRAFFIC STATISTICS
View the length of your Internet connection, and the record of your upload and download traffic.
To view traffic statistics
1. Click Statistics.
2. View the traffic information.
NOTE:
The traffic statistics shown here are just a guide.

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CLEARING TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Clear the traffic statistics and start again.
To clear traffic statistics
1. Click Statistics.
2. Click Clear History.
3. Click OK.

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Online updates
Upgrade your MobiiHotspot 4G’s firmware online using the online update feature.
About online updates
Make sure you leave your browser window open and your MobiiHotspot connected during online
updates.
About online updates
1. Click UPDATES to enable the MobiiHotspot to automatically check for updates.
2. Click UPDATE NOW to see the download progress.
When the download is finished, you’ll see the ‘Confirm’ dialog box , indicating that the system
has been updated.
3. Click OK.

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PIN management
Use this feature to turn on PIN verification for your SIM card, or to change your SIM card’s PIN.
TURNING PIN VERIFICATION ON OR OFF
Your MobiiHotspot 4G will ask you to enter your SIM card’s PIN if PIN verification is switched on. If
PIN verification is switched off, you won’t need to enter your PIN.
About PIN verification
• If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM/USIM/UIM card is locked and
you’ll need to enter the PIN unlock key (PUK).
• If you enter the PUK incorrectly ten times in a row, the SIM/USIM/UIM card is locked perma-
nently and you won’t be able to use it in your MobiiHotspot 4G.
• The PIN and the PUK are provided with the SIM/USIM/UIM card.
To turn on PIN verification
1. Choose Settings > Security > PIN Management.
2. From PIN operation, select one of these options:
• Enable to turn on PIN verification.
• Disable to turn off PIN verification.
3. Enter the correct PIN.
4. Click APPLY.

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WLAN Settings
CHANGING YOUR SSID (NETWORK NAME)
The SSID (service set identifier) is your hotspot’s network name. Your computer uses the network
name to connect to the Internet.
For security, you should make sure you change your MobiiHotspot 4G’s SSID
To change your SSID
1. Choose Settings > WLAN > WLAN Basic Settings .
2. At SSID, enter a new network name.
3. Click Apply.
ENABLING OR DISABLING SSID BROADCAST
SSID broadcast is a way for wireless access points like your MobiiHotspot 4G to announce their
network name.
• If SSID broadcast is turned on, your MobiiHotspot 4G will announce its network name to any
computer or other device nearby.
• If SSID broadcast is turned off, any device that wants to connect must have the network name
entered manually - which improves the security of your home network.