Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...RELEASE APPROVED Sprint A Farrell PN 90025370 DEVICE LIGHT 4 COLOR PROCESS BLACK BACKGROUND 4 COLOR PROCESS WHITETEXT LOGO K OTO SUBSTRATE SPRINT AHEAD LOGO Sprint K OTO SUBSTRATE Fan SPRINTYELLOW ECO 09193 Colors Pages 4C FILES COVER PAGES pages are in Framemaker NOTES Magenta Die Lines DO NOT PRINT Material 1 80 Gloss Book 3 Staple Colors COVER 4C SPRINT YELLOW IS 0 15 100 00 ...

Page 2: ...MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless www sprint com 2009 Sprint Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint Other marks are the property of their respective owners ...

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Page 4: ...e Outside of the United States 10 Contacting Sprint Customer Service 10 Troubleshooting 11 2D Configuring the MiFi 2200 Device 13 Opening the Browser Interface 13 Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot 15 Section 3 Technical Specifications Regulatory and Safety Information Warranty and Glossary 17 3A Technical Specifications 18 LED Overview 18 Environmental Specifications 19 Mechanical Specifications 19 C...

Page 5: ...3D Novatel Wireless Limited Warranty and Liability 27 3E Glossary 28 ...

Page 6: ...lear connections easy to understand service plans and self servicing options for managing your account All this is designed to make your life easier and worry free We know you re eager to start using your device right away and the sections of this guide are designed to help you do just that The first section page 1 gives an overview of the device package contents The second section page 3 guides y...

Page 7: ...n About the Device and Service This guide describes how to set up and use the device To learn how to use all the features of your device and its browser interface consult the user guide available at www sprint com or online help ...

Page 8: ...Section 1 Introducing the MiFi 2200 ...

Page 9: ...cument 䢇 Protective pouch Care and Maintenance As with any electronic device the MiFi 2200 device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation Follow these guidelines in using and storing the device 䢇 Protect the device from liquids dust and excessive heat 䢇 When not in use store the device in a safe place 䢇 Do not handle or operate the device while driving or operating a vehicle Doing s...

Page 10: ...Section 2 Setting Up and Using the MiFi 2200 Device ...

Page 11: ...unt 1 Log on to your account at www sprint com by entering your username and password 2 Confirm that the MiFi 2200 device is on your account with a Sprint Mobile Broadband connection plan If you don t see your device listed you will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to complete setting up the device on your account Have the following available before calling 䢇 Your Sprint account information...

Page 12: ...g and Charging the Battery 1 The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the device Slide open the battery compartment door by firmly pressing in the direction of the arrows Important The battery must be fully charged before using the MiFi 2200 the first time After the initial use and set up you may use the device with either battery or AC power ...

Page 13: ...artment Then press down gently until the battery is seated 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it closed while pressing gently until it locks into place 4 Connect the microUSB end of the AC wall charger to the microUSB port of the device Important Do not tilt the battery sideways to insert it Tilt it toward the gold contact points as shown gold contact ...

Page 14: ...e device will not function as a wireless access point whileconnected toyourcomputer 䢇 It normally takes at least 2 5 hours to fully charge the battery Note You must have a fully charged battery the first time you use the MiFi 2200 After the first use you may use the device while it is connected to the AC wall charger When using battery power the device lasts up to four hours when connected to a si...

Page 15: ...harged in a cool dark dry place 䢇 Never expose batteries to temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 113 F 45 C Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrollable temperatures that may be outside the desired temperature for this device 䢇 It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times If you notice a change in your battery life it is probably tim...

Page 16: ...found highlight the one that has Sprint MiFi 2200 in its name 3 Click Connect IfthisisyourfirsttimeconnectingtotheMiFi 2200 continue withthesesteps 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...

Page 17: ...s Sprint customers can use the MiFi 2200 to browse the Internet and access email and corporate intranets while roaming in Canada Mexico and other destinations Charges may apply when using the MiFi 2200 outside of the United States For more information please visit www sprint com Contacting Sprint Customer Service You can reach Sprint Customer Service by 䢇 Logging on to your account at www sprint c...

Page 18: ... Ensure the following 䢇 The battery is properly seated 䢇 The battery is fully charged Plug in the AC wall adapter for at least 2 5 hours I forgot my password You can reset the device to factory defaults by using the master reset button page 12 No service is available Limited or no connectivity Try the following 䢇 Reorient your device 䢇 If you are inside a building or near a structure that may be b...

Page 19: ...o push the button 1 Make sure the device is powered on 2 Locate the master reset button on the back of the device near the battery cover 3 Insert a paperclip into the hole and hold the button down for three seconds until the green LED goes off and then blinks Your list of wireless networks will now show the original default network when you first configured your device 4 Connect to the device agai...

Page 20: ... temporary shared Internet access to a maximum of five Wi Fi enabled devices The user guide available from www sprint com and help for the browser interface contain detailed information about these settings Opening 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...

Page 21: ...urrent Internet connection such as bytes sent and received duration of the connection and IP address 䡲 WiFi This section shows information about the WiFi connection such as the profile you are using its security settings and the number of users currently connected 䡲 GPS Local Search This section allows you to use GPS technology to search the area around you ...

Page 22: ...top of the Home screen 3 Select Temporary Hotspot from the Profile list The screen that appears shows a new temporary Network Name SSID and Network Key 4 Note the temporary hotspot Network Name and Network Key In the example shown above they are Sprint MiFi2200 A41 Temp and 12345 5 Click Apply and then give the Network Name and Network Key that were generated to your workgroup so they can connect ...

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Page 24: ...Section 3 Technical Specifications Regulatory and Safety Information Warranty and Glossary ...

Page 25: ...e LED Overview Your device has a Service Status LED and a Power Button LED which provide status information about the device The yellow Sprint LED does not provide status information ServiceStatus LED Indicates LED not lit No power to MiFi LED Green solid MiFi powered on but not transmitting or receiving LED Green slow blinking MiFi powered on but no service available LED Green intermittent blinki...

Page 26: ...powered on and fully charged LED Green glowing MiFi in hibernate mode LED Red blinking MiFi battery critically low LED Amber solid MiFi battery charging LED Amber blinking MiFi error see Troubleshooting Operating temperature 14 F to 113 F Storage temperature 4 to 77 F Vibration stability 5 Hz to 500 Hz 0 1 octave second Drop 3 28 foot drop no damage fully operational Dimensions W x D x H 59mm x 9m...

Page 27: ...echnology Battery pack 1150 mAh LED Three Sprint brand power and 3G indicators CDMA specification CDMA Rev A Rev 0 1XRTT Band Designation 800 1900 MHz Transmit Band 824 7 848 31MHz 1851 25 1908 75MHz Receive Band 869 7 893 31MHz 1931 25 1988 75MHz ...

Page 28: ...eatures and functions against tampering and unauthorized reprogramming This device will work with Sprint services service plans and other services options must be purchased separately This device operates within the Sprint CDMA frequency band of 800 MHz 1 9 GHz This device will not operate on any iDEN network Coverage is not available everywhere This product meets current FCC Radio Frequency Emiss...

Page 29: ...e equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 䢇 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference...

Page 30: ...ation Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries All other marks are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2009 Sprint Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint Other marks are the property of their respective owners Limitation of Liability The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitme...

Page 31: ... arising under or in connection with the Novatel Wireless product regardless of the number of events occurrences or claims giving rise to liability be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Novatel Wireless product Additional Information and Updates For up to date product descriptions documentation application notes firmware upgrades troubleshooting tips and press releases visit www ...

Page 32: ...ransmitted or received using the MiFi 2200 device or for failure of the MiFi 2200 device to transmit or receive such data Safety and Hazards Do not operate the MiFi 2200 device in areas where blasting is in progress where explosive atmospheres may be present near medical equipment life support equipment or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the M...

Page 33: ...the system for which it was specified 䢇 Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard 䢇 Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the battery terminals WARNING In the event of a battery leak Do not allo...

Page 34: ...s defects or errors in the Products due to accident abuse misuse or negligent use of the Products or use in other than a normal and customary manner environmental conditions not conforming to Novatel Wireless specification of failure to follow prescribed installation operating and maintenance procedures II defects errors or nonconformity s in the Product due to modifications alterations additions ...

Page 35: ...rd which was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and released in 1997 䢇 WLAN Wi Fi LAN A typically low power network that transmits a wireless signal over a span of a few hundred feet and usually only to stationary devices 䢇 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A communications protocol developed under contract from the U S Department of Defens...