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Accessing the Network

The Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 supports Verizon Wireless

Mobile Broadband

and National

Access

service for a superior wireless data connection.

Mobile Broadband/National

Access

Now you can get the broadband-like speed you require to work efficiently outside the home

or office. You can connect to the Internet, corporate intranet, check your email and download

attachments with average download speeds of 600 kbps–1.4 Mbps. Mobile Broadband gives you

the freedom to stay productive and connected whether you’re on the road or in a meeting across

town. You also receive National

Access

service when outside the Mobile Broadband Rate and

Coverage Area. National

Access

is available in thousands of cities and towns and allows download

speeds of 60-80 kbps and burst up to 144 kbps.

Mobile Broadband with EVDO Rev. A

•

Download: typical download speeds of 600 kbps–1.4 Mbps.

•

Upload: typical upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Mobile Broadband with EVDO Rev. 0

•

Download: typical download speeds of 400-700 kbps.

•

Upload: typical upload speeds of 60-80 kbps.

Subject to Customer Agreement, Calling Plan, credit approval & other service terms.

Mobile Broadband Rev.A speed claim based on our network tests with 5 MB FTP data files without compression. Verizon

Wireless is rapidly adding Rev. A capability to your Mobile Broadband service area. Your Mobile Broadband Rev. A-enabled

device will indicate coverage when you are in a Mobile Broadband Rev. A service area. When outside the Rev. A service area,

your wireless device will revert to Mobile Broadband Rev. 0 (typical download speeds will be 400–700 Kbps and upload speeds

will be 60–80 Kbps) or National

Access

coverage areas, where available. Actual throughput speed and coverage may vary.

Speed claims not applicable when roaming.

National

Access

Rev.0 speed claim based on our network test with 101 KB FTP data files, without compression. Actual

throughout speed and coverage may vary. Speed claim not applicable when roaming.

WiFi 802.11b and 802.11g

•

802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 11 Mbps.

•

802.11g uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 54 Mbps.

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Using the Device for the First Time

IMPORTANT

Do not connect MiFi 2200 to a USB hub, as it might not provide sufficient power.

To get started, follow these steps.

➊

±

Confirm your computer meets the minimum system requirements. [See

System

Requirements

(page 7).

]

➊

➋

Insert and charge the battery. [See

Insert and Charge the Battery

(page 17).

]

➊

➌

Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable. [See

Connect the Device to the

Computer with the USB Cable

(page 18).

]

➊

➍

Install the

VZ

Access Manager software. [See

Install and Set Up the Software

(page 14).

]

➊

➎

Activate MiFi 2200. [See

Activate Your Device

(page 24).

]

IMPORTANT

MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless to function.

Activation must be performed within a Mobile Broadband and/or National

Access

coverage area

while connected to a computer using the USB cable.

VZ

Access Manager must be installed prior

to activation.

MiFi 2200 includes software and drivers in its flash memory, so no installation CD is needed. The

device automatically installs the software the first time it is inserted into the computer’s USB port.

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Insert and Charge the Battery

IMPORTANT

Before you use your device, be sure to charge the battery for at least 2.5 hours to

ensure a full initial charge.

MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with a network operator.

To insert and charge the battery

➊

±

Open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the device.

➊

➋

Insert the battery by lining up the gold-colored contact points on the battery with the gold-

colored contact points in the battery compartment.

➊

➌

Once the battery is secure, place the battery cover back on the device until it locks into

place.

➊

➍

Connect the microUSB end of the AC wall charger to the microUSB port of the device as

shown.

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➊

➎

Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at

least two and a half hours.

CAUTION!

Use only batteries and chargers with your device that have been approved by

Verizon Wireless or Novatel Wireless. The failure to use approved batteries and chargers may

increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily

injury, death, or property damage.

You are now ready to install the drivers and

VZ

Access Manager software. The first time you use the

device, you must connect MiFi 2200 to your computer with the microUSB cable (included).

Connect the Device to the Computer with the USB Cable

To connect the device to the computer

➊

±

Grip MiFi 2200 by its sides and gently connect the small end of the microUSB cable to the

microUSB port on the device.

The cable should fit easily into the device. Do not force the cable into the device as this might

damage both the cable and the device.

➊

➋

Connect the large end of the microUSB cable to your computer’s USB port.

The cable should fit easily into the port. Do not force the cable into the port as this might

damage both the cable and the port.

NOTE 

If you have difficulty inserting the cable into your computer’s USB port, verify that you are inserting

the cable in the correct orientation and that you are using a Type A USB port.

The following occurs:

➊

±

The status icon appears in the system tray / notification area (Windows) or in the menu bar

(Mac).

n

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➊

➋

MiFi 2200 is powered on automatically and begins charging.

IMPORTANT

The recommended minimum distance between you and the device is 8 inches.

Extend the microUSB cable so MiFi is at least 8 inches from your body.

Power MiFi 2200 On and Off

Power On

➊

➤

Press the Power Button until the Power Button LED is solid green.

Power Off

➊

±

If the device is plugged into your computer with the USB Cable, unplug the USB cable from

the device first.

➊

➋

Press and hold the Power Button until the Power Button LED shuts off.