Verizon Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot MiFi 2200 - Manual (Page 27)

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Configuring WiFi Mode
The MiFi Settings Web-based User Interface (MiFi Settings) is used to configure MiFi 2200 for WiFi
mode. In WiFi mode, there is no USB connection from your computer to MiFi 2200; the connection
to MiFi 2200 is wireless using WiFi.
IMPORTANT The device must be activated before you configure WiFi mode. [See Activate Your
Device (page 24). ]
The battery must be fully charged before you configure WiFi mode. [See Insert and Charge the
Battery (page 17). ]
Configure Security for MiFi 2200
MiFi 2200 comes from the factory with security enabled. A sticker on the back panel includes
the name of the wireless network (SSID) and the network password. You can change the security
settings with the MiFi Settings WiFi screen. [See
WiFi
(page 38).
]
Connect to MiFi Settings
➊ ➊ Turn on your computer and turn on MiFi 2200, and be sure both LEDs are green and lit.
MiFi 2200’s Power Button LED should be solid green, indicating the device is in service and
ready to connect. MiFi 2200 broadcasts its own wireless network.
➊ ➋ On your computer, use the WiFi manager (Windows) or the Airport menu bar icon (Mac OS X)
to connect wirelessly to the MiFi 2200 wireless network.
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 in the Windows notification area where you can select View Available
Wireless Networks, or click the Airport icon in the menu bar on a Mac. If you are unfamiliar with
wireless networking on your computer, consult the computer help system.
➊ ➌ Connect to the network name found on the sticker on the device. The name includes Verizon
MiFi2200.
➊ ➍ Open your browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar. Then press the Enter or
Return key.
The Welcome screen opens. [See Welcome
(page 33).
]
➊ ➎ Type the password admin in the Login field in the upper right corner of the window.
The Welcome screen changes to the Home screen. [See Home
(page 36).
]
For more information about MiFi Settings, see “Configuring MiFi Settings” on page 32.