Verizon Wireless MIFI 2200 Technical Information

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4 Section 1A. Interface BasicsAn onscreen wizard will launch and guide you through setting up security for your MiFi 2200.6. Follow the instructions o

Interface BasicsSection 1A. Interface Basics 53. The Home screen will open.The Home ScreenThe Home screen is the first screen you see after logging in

6 Section 1A. Interface BasicsHome Screen SectionsThe Home screen is divided into three sections that you can expand or collapse. Click the solid blac

Section 2Interface Settings

8 Section 2A. GPS SettingsSection 2AGPS Settings⽧ GPS Screen Sections (page 8)GPS settings allow you to enable and configure GPS searching for your de

GPS SettingsSection 2A. GPS Settings 9GPS StatusOnce a location fix has been made, the GPS Status section of the GPS screen gives you the following in

10 Section 2A. GPS SettingsGPS Local SearchOnce the GPS status changes from “Searching” to “Acquired,” you can use search for Sprint stores, restauran

Password SettingsSection 2B. Password Settings 11Section 2BPassword Settings⽧ Create a New Administrative Password (page 11)Password settings allow yo

12 Section 2C. WiFi MenuSection 2CWiFi Menu⽧ WiFi Menu (page 12)The WiFi menu allows you to work with profiles, set up a temporary hotspot, set MAC fi

WiFi MenuSection 2C. WiFi Menu 13WiFi ProfilesClick WiFi Profiles on the WiFi menu to configure your secure profile or set up a temporary hotspot.The

14 Section 2C. WiFi MenuChoosing a Profile䊳 Select a profile from the Profile list:䡲 Secure — This is the profile you should use most of the time. You

WiFi MenuSection 2C. WiFi Menu 15Setting Up a Temporary HotspotYou can use the device to set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of five connect

16 Section 2C. WiFi MenuMAC FilterMAC filtering allows you to limit access to your device to only those devices with a specified MAC address (a unique

WiFi MenuSection 2C. WiFi Menu 17Using MAC Filtering1. From the MAC Filter screen, type the MAC address for your computer into the Add Trusted Client

18 Section 2C. WiFi MenuThe WiFi Status ScreenThe WiFi Status screen is divided into three sections.WiFi NetworkThe WiFi Network section of the WiFi S

WWAN MenuSection 2D. WWAN Menu 19Section 2DWWAN Menu⽧ WWAN Menu (page 19)The WWAN menu allows you to update your Preferred Roaming List, and provides

20 Section 2D. WWAN MenuConfigurationClick Configuration in the WWAN menu to reactivate your device, update your PRL, or update the firmware of your d

WWAN MenuSection 2D. WWAN Menu 21DiagnosticsClick Diagnostics in the WWAN menu to access status information about your Internet connection and the MiF

22 Section 2D. WWAN MenuWWAN ModemThe WWAN Modem section displays the following information:䢇 Manufacturer — manufacturer of your MiFi device䢇 Model —

WWAN MenuSection 2D. WWAN Menu 23WWAN StatusThe WWAN Status screen displays information about your Internet connection.The WWAN Status ScreenThe WWAN

Table of ContentsYour MiFi 2200 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iHow to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

24 Section 2D. WWAN MenuTraffic CountersThe Traffic Counters section displays the following:䢇 Date and time connection was made䢇 Total duration of con

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 25Section 2EAdvanced Menu⽧ Advanced Menu (page 25)The Advanced menu allows you to back up and restore your con

26 Section 2E. Advanced Menu䡲 TCP/IP — to view or change the IP address and subnet mask for your device, and to view the MAC address and DHCP address

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 27The Advanced Settings ScreenThe Advanced Settings screen is divided into four sections.Access PointEnabling

28 Section 2E. Advanced MenuVPN passthrough is required if you are going to connect to a VPN (such as a corporate system).䊳 Select the VPN Passthrough

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 29The Config File screen is divided into two sections and allows you to back up and restore your MiFi configur

30 Section 2E. Advanced MenuPort FilteringClick Port Filtering in the Advanced menu to enhance the security of your system by controlling which applic

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 31The Port Filtering ScreenThe Port Filtering screen allows you to enable port filtering, select common applic

32 Section 2E. Advanced Menu4.Enter the port or port range. You can enter up to five ports or port ranges.䡲 Single port — enter the port number in bot

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 33The Port Forwarding ScreenThe Port Forwarding screen allows you to enter the local static IP address for eac

34 Section 2E. Advanced MenuThe Power Management ScreenUse the Power Management screen to set how long the device is idle before it switches to low-po

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 35TCP/IPThe TCP/IP screen allows you to view the local (WLAN) IP address and the MAC address for your device.T

36 Section 2E. Advanced MenuSystem StatusThe System Status screen allows you to view real-time system information and the system log, and to restart y

Advanced MenuSection 2E. Advanced Menu 37Restarting or Resetting Your DeviceIn addition viewing status information, you can restart your device or re

Section 3Reference

40 Section 3A. GlossarySection 3AGlossary䢇 802.11 (b, g, n) — A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands.䢇 Access

GlossarySection 3A. Glossary 41䢇 LAN — Local Area Network. A type of network that lets a group of computers, all in close proximity (such as inside an

42 Section 3A. Glossary䢇 TCP — Transmission Control Protocol. A core protocol for transmitting and receiving information over the Internet.䢇 TCP/IP —

IndexIndex 43IndexAActivation 20AddressMAC 16Physical 16BBackupConfiguration 29Browser InterfaceOpening 4CConfigurationBackup 29Restore 29ConnectionsN

iYour MiFi 2200 DeviceThank you for purchasing a Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot. This device offers more freedom than ever before. No wires

44 IndexIIconsHome Page 5, 6Incoming trafficAllowing 32Internet ConnectionStatus 6IP address 6Device 24Local 35LLanguageSelection 28LogsSprint Network

IndexIndex 45Preferred Roaming ListUpdate 20PRLversion 22ProfileChoosing 14Network Key 14Secure 13Security 14Set Up 13RReset device 36RestoreConfigura

46 IndexVVPNPassthrough 27Setup 27WWiFiCurrent Clients 18Current Network 18Log 18Maximum Clients 18Profiles 13Status 6, 18Workgroup 15

iiGetting More InformationThis guide describes the browser interface that allows you to configure the MiFi 2200. For information about setting up your

Section 1Your Device’s Browser Interface

2 Section 1A. Interface BasicsSection 1AInterface Basics⽧ The Browser Interface (page 2)⽧ Opening the Browser Interface (page 3)⽧ The Home Screen (pag

Interface BasicsSection 1A. Interface Basics 3Opening the Browser InterfaceInitial Connection and SetupWhen you press the power button:䢇 The MiFi 2200