Sprint Mobile Hotspot Get Started
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Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the
ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever
before. This guide introduces you to the basics of getting started
with Sprint and your new MiFi
®
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot.
Get it on the Now Network.™
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trademark of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners.
All you need to know to get going with
your MiFi
®
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
Get started _
Install the Battery
1.
While pressing the release buttton, remove the back cover.
(There are tabs on either side of the cover to facilitate this.)
2.
Insert the battery into the opening on the bottom of the device,
making sure the connectors align.
3.
Replace the back cover, starting at the end opposite the release,
and then press down gently until the cover clicks into place.
Charge the Battery
1.
Plug the charger into the device.
2.
Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
3.
Charge until the battery charge indicator shows the battery
is fully charged (
).
Get Ready
1.
Make sure you are in an area covered by the Sprint 3G or 4G
network (not roaming).
2.
Make sure your computer’s Wi-Fi (wireless network connection)
mode is turned on.
3.
Make sure your device is set up on your Sprint account. (Sign on
to your account at sprint.com to verify.)
Before You Start _
Get Connected _
Power Up the Device
Briefly press the Power button on top of the device.
•
The first time you turn on your device, it will automatically
activate and then reset. (If your device doesn’t reset, it is not
activated.) When your device is connected to the Sprint network,
the LED will blink (green for 3G, blue for 4G).
Wirelessly Connect Your Computer
After it’s activated, you’ll need to set up your admin account.
1.
From your computer, display the Wireless Network
Connections window, and then click
View Wireless Networks
.
2.
Select the network name displayed on the device (for
example, Sprint MiFi4082-123) and click
Connect
.
3.
Launch your computer’s Web browser, and type either of
these addresses into the browser’s address window:
http://mifi.mlp
—or—
http://192.168.1.1
Press the
Enter
or
Return
key.
4.
Enter the default password (
admin
) and click
Next
. An
onscreen wizard will guide you though the setup process.
5.
Navigate to another Web page to confirm your connection.
6.
Ensure that your device’s firmware is the most current. See
“Updates” in this guide’s Resources panel.
Note:
Pressing the
WPS
button enables Wi-Fi security settings,
requiring a security key to connect to the device. Each device has a
unique security key that can be found either on the battery cover or by
connecting your device via USB and going to your MiFi Home Page.
Manage Your Account _
Online: www.sprint.com
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing
• check usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint service plan
• get detailed instructions and download content
From a Phone
•
Sprint Customer Service: Dial
1-888-211-4727
•
Business Customer Service: Dial
1-800-927-2199
For Your Device
• This
Get Started
guide to get you up and running.
•
User Guide
–
View the comprehensive
User Guide
to the
MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot online at sprint.com/support.
•
Updates
– The first time you connect your device, from
your Web browser go to the Admin main menu screen at
http://mifi.mlp
. Click
System
>
Software Update
, and then
click
Check Now
in the
Network Update
section of the screen.
•
Additional Help –
From the MiFi home screen on your
computer, click
Help
.
•
Web
–
Go to sprint.com/support to access troubleshooting
and other resources, or go to sprint.com/downloads to
download updates.
Resources _
Helpful Sprint Information _
Total Equipment Protection
The protection you need so you can be worry free
Should anything happen to your device, you’ll have a
worry-free way to ensure that you get connected again soon.
•
Coverage includes:
Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or liquid damage,
mechanical or electrical problems, or failure from normal wear
and tear.
•
For more information:
See the Total Equipment Protection brochure available at any
participating retail location or go to sprint.com/tep for more
details. To enroll within 30 days of activation, call
1-800-584-3666
.
Total Equipment Protection is a service provided by Asurion Protection Services, LLC, Continental Casualty
Company’s (a CNA company) licensed agent for the customers of Sprint.
Receive Signal Strength Indicator
Roaming Indicator
Battery Level Indicator
GPS Indicator
Connected Devices Indicator
3G Connected
4G Connected
No Service Available
MiFi
®
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
by Novatel Wireless
Note:
It can take several
minutes for your device to
connect with the Sprint
network.