Rogers MiFi2372 User manual

quick
start
guide
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MiFi, the MiFi Logo, Novatel Wireless and the Novatel Wireless logo are all trademarks of Novatel
Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

MiFi™ is the world’s rst and smallest intelligent mobile hotspot. Surf
the web, download les and music, share and swap photos with the
built-in microSDHC™ reader, manage email and more at speeds of up to
7.2 Mbps download and 5.76 Mbps upload.
MiFi delivers the ultimate in personal freedom. Share a connection with
up to ve Wi-Fi enabled devices and access mobile broadband
networks HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS in North America, Europe and
Asia-Pacic*.
Review the next few sections and you will soon be on your way to
experiencing the freedom of total mobile internet.
NOTE This is a Quick Start Guide. For complete details and information regarding the use of
your device, accessories, and safety and regulatory information, please consult the
User Guide at www.rogers.com/techsupport
DO NOT CONNECT THE DEVICE TO YOUR COMPUTER UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE
STEPS OUTLINED IN THIS QUICK START GUIDE.
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*Subject to network operator roaming agreements

System Requirements
• Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS® X (10.4.7+); Linux® (2.4, 2.6)*
• 100 MB Hard Drive Space
• 128 MB of RAM
• For Wi-Fi connection: Device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and an
Internet browser
• For USB connection: USB 2.0 port
*Visit www.rogers.com/techsupport for conguration details
• MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
• USB cable
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery
• A/C charger
• Quick Start Guide
Contents
NOTE For more information on the details of your device and accessories, consult the
User Guide at www.rogers.com/techsupport
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MiFi 2372
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• Power Button / Connection LED
Powers the device on and o. The LED provides connection and battery status. See
page 10 for a detailed list of the colours and their dened states.
• microSDHC Slot
Removable memory storage slot supports microSDHC cards up to 16GB.
• microUSB Port
The USB cable, A/C charger, and optional car charger connect here.
• Wi-Fi LED
Provides the status of the Wi-Fi connection.
Power/
Connection LED
Wi-Fi LED
microUSB port
microSDHC slot

MiFi 2372
• Battery and SIM Compartment
The battery and SIM card are placed here.
• SIM Card Slot
The SIM card is inserted here.
• Master Reset Button
Resets device to default/factory settings.
SIM card slot
Battery/SIM
compartment
Master Reset
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Getting Started Insert SIM Card and Battery
1Slide open the door at the bottom of the device.
Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot as shown.
Now, insert the battery, lining up the contact points as shown and
replace the door back on the device.
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3
Before connecting MiFi to your computer for the rst time, you must
insert the SIM card supplied by Rogers Wireless, then insert and charge
the battery.
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1
Getting Started Charge the Battery
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Connect the A/C charger to MiFi and charge for a minimum of 4 hours
before use. The LED will ash amber while the device is charging and
glow solid amber once charging is complete.
For more information on charging the battery, please see the user
guide at www.rogers.com/techsupport
IMPORTANT: When installing or replacing a battery, or inserting or
replacing the SIM card, ensure that the MiFi device is not connected to
your computer with the USB cable or a USB power supply. Before
using MiFi, review the Battery Tips and Safety disposal instructions in
the Regulatory section beginning on page 16.

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2
Connect to MiFi via Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Mode
(Connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices)
Press the Power button on your MiFi. The Power/Connection LED
and Wi-Fi LED illuminate.
Your MiFi is pre-congured with Wi-Fi encryption to protect
unauthorized access to your mobile broadband service. The
unique SSID and security key are printed on the inside of the
battery door.
Use your normal Wi-Fi application to connect to your MiFi. Find the
SSID in your list of available networks and click Connect.
To change the settings of your MiFi, open your Internet browser
and enter rogers.mi to access the Web settings. Enter the
password admin and click Login.
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NOTE Mobile Broadband access when roaming internationally is disabled as default
in the settings menu. To enable international roaming, login to your MiFi
settings menu and go to Internet>Internet Settings. For more details on
device setup consult the User Guide found at www.rogers.com/techsupport
Connect
(Operating Mode)

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Connect
(Operating Mode)
USB Modem Mode
(Connects one computer only)
Insert the microUSB end of the USB cable into MiFi and the other
end into a USB port on your computer.
Only the Power/Connection LED on the device illuminates.
(See page 10 for a detailed description of MiFi LED States.)
Launch MobiLink and Connect.
(MobiLink software and drivers for Windows automatically install upon connecting
in USB modem mode for the rst time.)
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USB modem mode allows MiFi to operate as a conventional USB
modem with Wi-Fi disabled. To operate in this mode you must rst
install the MobiLink software and drivers.
NOTE When connected in USB modem Mode, MiFi is connected to your computer
with the USB Cable and Wi-Fi is disabled. The Wi-Fi LED does not illuminate.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting MiFi to the USB port of your computer,
remove all previous versions of the Novatel Wireless Connection
Manager and Mobile Broadband drivers. Consult your operating
system’s user manual for proper Add/Remove Programs instructions.
Connect MiFi via USB Cable