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Properly Remove the Device from Your Computer
IMPORTANT
Be sure to disconnect from the network and quit
VZ
Access Manager
before you remove the device from your computer. Disconnecting and quitting the
software avoids potential problems such as automatic shutdown or screen freezing.
MiFi 2200’s USB technology allows you to safely remove the device from your computer at any time
when you are not connected to the network.
Quick removal
➊
±
End your Mobile Broadband session by selecting
Disconnect
from
VZ
Access
SM
Manager.
➊
➋
Exit
VZ
Access
SM
Manager and ensure the device is powered off.
➊
➌
Gently grip the USB cable on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging the USB
connectors.
Standard unplug/eject hardware removal (Windows and Mac OS X)
➊
±
End your Mobile Broadband session by selecting
Disconnect
from
VZ
Access
SM
Manager.
➊
➋
Exit
VZ
Access
SM
Manager and ensure the device is powered off.
➊
➌
Windows only
: Right-click the
Safely Remove Hardware
icon in the Windows notification area,
click
Safely Remove Hardware
, click the device, and then click
Stop
(Windows 2000, XP, Vista) or
Eject
(Windows 7).
➊
➍
Gently grip the USB cable on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging the USB
connectors.
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26
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
±
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
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.
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27
Using the Device After Setup is Complete
MiFi 2200 has two modes: Mobile Broadband with USB Cable mode or WiFi mode.
Mobile Broadband with USB Cable Mode
You can use MiFi 2200 as a USB modem to connect your computer to the mobile broadband
network.
Connect the device to a computer
➊
±
Connect the device to your computer’s USB port with the included microUSB cable.
[See
Connect the Device to the Computer with the USB Cable
(page 18).
]
➊
➋
Turn on the device so both LEDs are lit and green. Although the device is powered on, it
does not automatically connect to the Internet.
➊
➌
If sound effects are enabled, the computer might beep.
Open the software (Windows)
➊
±
Open the
VZ
Access Manager software. If the auto-launch feature is enabled it starts
automatically.
➊
➋
An icon appears in the Windows notification area.
Open the software (Mac OS X)
➊
±
Double-click the
VZ
Access Manager icon in the
Applications
>
VZAccess
folder (unless Open at
Login is enabled).
➊
➋
An icon appears in the menu bar.
Connect To and Disconnect From the Network
➊
±
Open the
VZ
Access Manager software.
The main window opens.
➊
➋
To connect to the network, click
Connect WWAN
.
➊
➌
To disconnect from the network, click
Disconnect
.
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WiFi Mode
You can use MiFi 2200 as a wireless hotspot to connect your computer and/or (up to a total of five)
other WiFi enabled devices to the mobile broadband network.
You can customize MiFi 2200’s settings using MiFi Settings. [See
Configuring MiFi Settings
(page 32).
]
Normal Use
•
MiFi 2200 is not connected to a computer.
•
MiFi 2200 is powered on as soon as you press the power button and the Power Button LED
becomes green.
•
Once MiFi 2200 is powered on (and has been activated during initial setup), it automatically
connects to the Internet. This requires that Mobile Broadband / National
Access
service is
available, and one or more WiFi devices are connected to MiFi 2200’s wireless network.
•
The Service Status LED on the device becomes green and blinks according the connection
speed.
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Setting Up a Temporary Hotspot
You can use the device to set up a temporary hotspot to allow a maximum of five connections to
your MiFi 2200 at one time.
The Temporary Hotspot profile is pre-set on your device. It generates a temporary network name
(SSID) and network key so you can allow others to connect to your device without having to change
your secure profile’s security settings.
Set up a Temporary Hotspot
To set up a Temporary Hotspot, follow these steps.
➊
±
Connect to MiFi Settings and log in. [See
Configuring MiFi Settings
(page 32).
]
➊
➋
Go to the WiFi screen. [See
WiFi
(page 38).
]
➊
➌
On the WiFi screen, select Temporary Hotspot as the selected profile.
A new (temporary) network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi passkey) appears. Typically
the temporary network name is the secure profile name with “Temp” added, and the
temporary network key is “12345.”
Tip! 
Click
Generate
to create a new network name and network key.
➊
➍
Click
Apply
. Others can now use the temporary network name (SSID) and network key to
connect to your device.
For more information about changing profiles, see “
WiFi
” on page 38.

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