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.