Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot User manual

User Manual
This User Manual provides instructions on how to use your new device. However, some of
the information in this User Manual does not apply to your kajeet device. This includes the
following:
• Activation instructions provided by Sprint.
• Select services and features that are specic to Sprint, such as Sprint ID, Sprint TV, Sprint
Zone, TeleNav GPS Navigator, Sprint Mobile Wallet, Sprint HotSpot and voice mail to text
capability
• Customer service information (phone numbers and/or websites) for Sprint
• Warranty information (warranty terms are provided with device)
For questions regarding your device or service, please have your administrator
contact kajeet.
www.kajeet.com/education

Table of Contents
Your MiFi 2200 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Section 1: Your Device’s Browser Interface . . 1
1A. Interface Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Opening the Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 2: Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2A. GPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GPS Screen Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2B. Password Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Create a New Administrative Password . . . . . . . 11
2C. WiFi Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WiFi Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2D. WWAN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
WWAN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2E. Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 3: Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3A. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

i
Your MiFi 2200 Device
Thank you for purchasing a Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
Mobile Hotspot. This device offers more freedom than
ever before. No wires, no cables, no software —
configure it through your Web browser.
How to Use This Guide
This guide explains the use of the browser interface
that allows you to configure your device as well as
access its many features.
The first section (page 1) gives an overview of
the browser interface capabilities, tells you how
to log in, and introduces the home page.
The second section (page 3) gives you
information about the menu options in the
browser interface.
The third section (page 39) contains a glossary
of technical terms and is followed by an index.

ii
Getting More Information
This guide describes the browser interface that allows
you to configure the MiFi 2200. For information about
setting up your device on your Sprint account, device
maintenance and care, etc., consult the printed
Getting Started Guide that came with your device.

Section 1
Your Device’s Browser Interface

2 Section 1A. Interface Basics
Section 1A
Interface Basics
⽧The Browser Interface (page 2)
⽧Opening the Browser Interface (page 3)
⽧The Home Screen (page 5)
The Browser Interface
Your MiFi 2200 uses a browser interface to configure
the device. The browser interface lets you:
䢇View the status of aspects of your network.
䢇Set up wireless security, including MAC and port
filtering and port forwarding.
䢇Set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of
five connections to your device without having to
share your network name and network key.
䢇Use GPS technology to search for stores,
restaurants, and other locations in your area.

Interface Basics
Section 1A. Interface Basics 3
Opening the Browser Interface
Initial Connection and Setup
When you press the power button:
䢇The MiFi 2200 comes on and the power button LED
lights up.
䢇A solid green LED indicates the device is in service
and ready to connect.
How to Connect to the MiFi 2200
1. Use your normal WiFi manager on your computer
to locate the MiFi 2200 wireless network.
2. If multiple wireless networks are found, highlight
the one that has “MiFi” in its name.
3. Click Connect.
If this is your first time connecting to the MiFi 2200, continue
with these steps.
4. From your computer’s Web browser, enter
http://192.168.1.1 into the address window and
press the Enter or Return key.
5. Enter the password “admin” when requested.
Note The battery should be fully charged before using the
MiFi 2200 for the first time.
Tip The steps to connect to a WiFi network vary
depending on your operating system and whether
you use the native application or third-party software.
Generally you click an icon (often in the Windows
notification area or System Preferences > Network
on a Mac) where you can select “View Available
Wireless Networks.” If you are unfamiliar with wireless
networking on your computer, consult the computer
help system.

4 Section 1A. Interface Basics
An onscreen wizard will launch and guide you
through setting up security for your MiFi 2200.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. After you click Finish, your device will restart and
you must reconnect to your wireless network and
enter the network key you just created.
Open the Browser Interface
1. Open your Web browser and enter
http://192.168.1.1 into the address window. (If
this is the first time you have entered the browser
interface or if you have used the master reset
button, the Initial Setup Wizard will launch.)
2. Type the administrative password into the Login
box in the upper right corner and click Login.
Important Be sure to record both the administrative
password and the network key that you create
using the initial setup wizard.
If you cancel the wizard, your network will be
left unsecure (open). The wizard will re-launch
every time you start the browser interface.

Interface Basics
Section 1A. Interface Basics 5
3. The Home screen will open. The Home Screen
The Home screen is the first screen you see after
logging in to the browser interface. It is the main point
of entry for all your work in the browser interface.
The Menu Bar
The menu bar runs horizontally along the top of the
browser interface. Besides allowing you to select menu
items, the menu bar also displays information about
your device’s connection strength and battery level.

6 Section 1A. Interface Basics
Home Screen Sections
The Home screen is divided into three sections that
you can expand or collapse. Click the solid black
pointer next to the section title to expand or collapse
that section.
Internet Connection
The Internet Connection section tells you:
䢇The number of bytes received and transmitted
䢇The duration of the current connection
䢇The IP address of and subnet mask for the device
WiFi
The WiFi section tells you:
䢇The profile currently in use
䢇The network name (also known as the SSID)
䢇The security method in use
䢇The number of users currently connected to the
device
䢇The IP address of and subnet mask for the wireless
browser interface
To change WiFi settings, use the WiFi menu. See
“WiFi Menu” on page 17.
GPS Local Search
See “GPS Local Search” on page 10.

Section 2
Interface Settings

8 Section 2A. GPS Settings
Section 2A
GPS Settings
⽧GPS Screen Sections (page 8)
GPS settings allow you to enable and configure GPS
searching for your device.
GPS Screen Sections
The GPS screen is divided into three sections. You
can expand or collapse the third section. Click the
solid black pointer next to GPS Local Search to
expand that section.

GPS Settings
Section 2A. GPS Settings 9
GPS Status
Once a location fix has been made, the GPS Status
section of the GPS screen gives you the following
information:
䢇Last fix — date and time of last fix
䢇Horizontal accuracy — a measure of how close an
estimate of a GPS position is to the true location
䢇Latitude
䢇Longitude
䢇Altitude
GPS Configuration
Use this section to configure the GPS settings.
1. Select the check box to turn on GPS.
2. In the Search provider list, click a search provider.
3. Click Yes to accept the GPS privacy agreement.
4. Click Apply to confirm the settings.

10 Section 2A. GPS Settings
GPS Local Search
Once the GPS status changes from “Searching” to
“Acquired,” you can use search for Sprint stores,
restaurants, banks, hotels, gas stations, and coffee
shops or a specific address.
䊳Click the button next to the type of business you
want to search for.
– or –
䊳Enter a business name or an address in the
search box and click Search.
Tip If the GPS status does not change to Acquired, try
moving the device close to a window or outdoors.

Password Settings
Section 2B. Password Settings 11
Section 2B
Password Settings
⽧Create a New Administrative Password (page 11)
Password settings allow you to change the
administrative password that gives access to the
browser interface.
Create a New Administrative
Password
1. Type your current password in the Current
Password box.
2. Type the new password (must have 4 to 64
characters) in the New Password box and then
again in the Verify New Password box.
3. Click Apply.
Important Record your administrative password. If you
forget it, you will have to reset the device
before you can use the browser interface.

12 Section 2C. WiFi Menu
Section 2C
WiFi Menu
⽧WiFi Menu (page 12)
The WiFi menu allows you to work with profiles, set up
a temporary hotspot, set MAC filters, and view status
information for the WiFi network.
WiFi Menu
The WiFi menu has three components:
䢇WiFi Profiles — to view or change settings for your
Secure profile or to set up a Temporary Hotspot.
䢇MAC Filter — to allow only certain devices to connect
to the MiFi device.
䢇Status — to view profile information, see who is
connected to the device, and view the WiFi Log.
You can also retrieve your Network Key from this
screen.

WiFi Menu
Section 2C. WiFi Menu 13
WiFi Profiles
Click WiFi Profiles on the WiFi menu to configure your
secure profile or set up a temporary hotspot.
The WiFi Profile Screen
The WiFi Profile screen displays the following
information:
䢇Profile — The profile currently being used. (See
“Choosing a Profile” on page 14.)
䢇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.
䢇802.11 Mode — The type of wireless networking you
are currently using. The available modes are:
䡲802.11g+802.11b
䡲802.11g
䡲802.11b
䢇Channel — The radio channel that the device is
using. This should be usually set to Auto (default)
and left unchanged. Available channels are 1
through 11.
䢇Security — The type of security the profile is using.
This applies to the secure and the temporary hotspot
profiles. (See “Setting Security” on page 14.)
䢇Authentication — Locked to Open Access for all
profiles.
䢇Encryption — Displays the type of encryption for the
Security type in use.
䢇Network Key — Passcode or password used to
access the network. The required format varies by
type of security.

14 Section 2C. WiFi Menu
Choosing a Profile
䊳Select a profile from the Profile list:
䡲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 device
safely.
䡲Temporary Hotspot — This profile allows you set
up a temporary hotspot to allow others in your
work area (maximum of five) to go online at the
same time.
䡲Open — This profile is not secure and should be
avoided.
Setting Security
You can use WEP (64- or 128-bit), WPA, or WPA2
security.
1. From the WiFi Profile screen, select Secure as the
Profile.
2. Select a security protocol from the Security list.
(The Encryption box displays the corresponding
encryption level.)
3. Enter a new network key in the Network Key box.
(Permissible characters are listed in gray just
under the box.)
4. Click Apply.
Tip Some WiFi clients become confused if the security is
changed and the network name is not. If you change
security settings and do not get asked for the new
network key when you try to reconnect, delete the
existing “old” network name from your “Preferred
Networks” list. Then you can reconnect.
Important Record your network key.