Novatel MiFi 6630 User manual

user guide
GETTING STARTED
USING YOUR MiFi 6630
MiFi 6630 SETTINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT SPECS AND REGULATORY
GLOSSARY
6630

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Novatel Wireless Revision History
Part Number Revision Description Date
90027046 R1 Initial release 28 May 2015
FCC ID: PKRNVWMIFI6630
PN: 90027046 R1 MASTER UG MiFi6630_MVNO_En_28May 2015
Please visit www.novatelwireless.com for the latest information about your device.

Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ....................................................................... 3
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components ............................................................................ 4
Status Indicators......................................................................... 5
Power Management ......................................................................... 7
Caring for Your MiFi 6630 .................................................................... 8
Using Your MiFi 6630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessing the Network .....................................................................10
4G LTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your MiFi 6630 for the First Time ......................................................11
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging the Battery....................................................................14
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Universal Charging .....................................................................16
Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power the MiFi 6630 On and O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power O ..........................................................................18
Connecting to Your MiFi 6630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Your MiFi 6630 After Setup is Complete ...............................................21
Using the MiFi 6630 User Interface ......................................................24
MiFi 6630 Settings ..................................................... 25
Managing Your MiFi 6630 ...................................................................26
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................26
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................27
Sign In .................................................................................28
Sign In to the MiFi 6630 Admin website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Menu Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
My MiFi 6630 Home ........................................................................30
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................30
On the My MiFi 6630 Admin Website ....................................................31
Manage My MiFi 6630. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Data Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................36
Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................38
Connected Devices .................................................................38
Blocked Devices ....................................................................41
MiFi 6630 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................43
Wi-Fi ...............................................................................43
Screen Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Audio On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Audio Alerts ........................................................................44
Network Technology................................................................45
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................46
Wi-FI Hotspot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Settings ............................................................................49
Mobile Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Advanced ..........................................................................62
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Universal Charging .........................................................................69
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................69
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................69
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................70
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................70
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................71
Messages ..................................................................................72
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................72
On the MiFi 6630 Admin Website........................................................73
Parental Controls ...........................................................................75
Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Site List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Device List .........................................................................78
GPS ........................................................................................79
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................81
On the MiFi 6630 Admin website ........................................................83
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Device Info .........................................................................85
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Logs................................................................................90
Help .......................................................................................94
On the MiFi 6630 Display................................................................94
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Technical Support .........................................................................101
Technical Support .....................................................................101
Product Specications and Regulatory Information .....................102
Product Specications .....................................................................103
General ...............................................................................103
Technology/Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Regulatory Statements ....................................................................105
Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Limited Warranty and Liability .............................................................107
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Proper Battery Use and Disposal ...........................................................110
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Overview
Power Management
Caring for Your MiFi 6630
Getting Started
1

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Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Novatel Wireless Mobile Hotspot - MiFi® 6630 for 4GLTE™
and Wi-Fi!
With the MiFi 6630 you can access 4G LTE networks for faster apps, uploads and downloads.
Connect up to 15 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming
consoles and more* - and experience download speeds up to 10 times faster than with 3G*.
The MiFi 6630 is backwards compatible to 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when you
need it most.
Features
•Global Connectivity for up to 15 Wi-Fi Enabled Devices to High-Speed Wireless Data
•Connect to 4G LTE and numerous Global Bands.
•Universal Charging
•The built-in Universal Charger provides a spare charge for tablets, smartphones and other
devices running low on battery power.
•Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life on a Single Charge
•Manage Wireless Network Activity
•MiFi Settings is an easy-to-use web-based interface that allows you to manage, monitor,
and customize your Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connection.
•Advanced Embedded Antenna Design
•VPN Capability
•Auto Connectivity Options
•Parental Controls
* Average download speeds of 5-12 Mbps/average upload speeds of 2-5 Mbps. Actual throughput speed and coverage may vary.

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Package Contents
The Novatel Wireless MiFi6630 package includes:
•MiFi 6630
•4000mAh Standard Lithium Ion Battery
•Pre-installed 4G LTE SIM Card
•Wall Charger
•USB Cable
•Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
•Compatible with all major operating systems
•Works with the latest versions of browsers, including Android™, Google Chrome®, Firefox®, Internet
Explorer®, Safari™ and Mobile Safari™.
To use Wi-Fi mode, your computer or other device needs Wi-Fi capability and Internet browser
software. If your computer does not have Wi-Fi capability you can use Ethernet over USB tethering.
Your MiFi 6630 must have proper data service to function. (See Using Your MiFi 6630 for the First
Time on page 11.)

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Components
➊ ➋ ➌ ➌➍
➒
➎
➏
➐
➊ Universal Charging Port — Use to charge one additional wireless device.
➋ MiFi 6630 Charging Port — Use to connect the wall charger or to tether a device.
➌ Navigation Buttons — Scrolls left/up or right/down through available menu options.
➍ Select button — Use to select a menu option.
➎ Home Screen — Displays the status bar, data usage meter, and menu options.
➏ LED Indicator — When the display is o and the MiFi 6630 is turned on, the LED indicator
blinks.
➐ Status Bar — Provides connection and battery status, network signal strength, roaming
status, number of unread messages, and the number of users connected with Wi-Fi.
➑ Power Button — Powers the MiFi 6630 on and o, and turns display back on when device is
in power-saving mode.
➒ Test port — Use for testing and diagnostics.
➊ SIM Card Slot — The SIM card is pre-installed here.
➋ Battery Removal Divot — Insert a ngernail here and lift to remove the battery.
➌ Battery Compartment — The battery contacts connect here.
➍ Master Reset Button — Insert a paperclip in the small hole to reset the MiFi 6630 to factory
settings.(See How do I reset the MiFi 6630 back to factory settings? on page 97.)
➍
➊
➌
➋
➑

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Status Indicators
DISPLAY ICON DESCRIPTION
No icons The MiFi 6630 is powered o or not receiving power, or
the screen is in power-saving mode.
Network Signal Strength More bars indicate more signal strength.
Activity Indicator If this icon is displayed, data is being transferred between
your MiFi 6630 and connected device(s).
Network Indicator Displays the type of network to which your MiFi 6630 is
connected.
Messages If this icon is displayed, you have unread Verizon system
messages.
Connected Devices If this icon is displayed, it shows the number of devices
connected to your MiFi 6630.
Battery Charge Indicator Displays remaining battery power