Virgin Mobile MIFI 2200 - Manual (Page 28)

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• 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.
• Security — The type of security the profile is using. This applies to the secure and the
temporary hotspot profiles. [See Setting Security
(page 27).
]
• Authentication — Locked to Open Access for all profiles.
• Encryption — Displays the type of encryption for the security type in use.
• Network Key — Passcode or password used to access the network. The required format varies
by type of security.
Choosing a Profile
➤ Select a profile from the Profile list:
• 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 MiFi Device safely.
• Temporary Hotspot — This profile allows you to set up a secure temporary hotspot to
allow others in your work area (maximum of five) to go online at the same time.
• Open — This profile does not require a password to connect to your MiFi Device. Any user
who can see your network name (SSID) can connect to your MiFi Device.
Setting Security
You can use WEP (64- or 128-bit), WPA Personal/PSK, WPA2 Personal PSK, or WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode
security.
Tip! Some Wi-Fi 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
using the new network name.
IMPORTANT Record your network key.
➊ From the Wi-Fi Profile page, select Secure as the Profile.
➋ Select a security protocol from the Security list. (The Encryption box displays the
corresponding encryption level.)
➌ Enter a new network key in the Network Key box. (Permissible characters are listed in gray
just under the box.)
➍ Click Apply. Your device will restart, and you must reconnect to your wireless network using
the new network key.