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Near Medical and life support equipment o Do not operate the MiFi 2200 in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device must be turned off. The MiFi 2200 may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne o In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that you must suspend
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Software Drivers License Proprietary Rights Provisions: The software drivers provided with this product are copyrighted by Verizon Wireless and/or Verizon Wireless’ suppliers. And although copyrighted, the software drivers are unpublished and embody valuable trade secrets proprietary to Verizon Wireless and/or Verizon Wireless’ suppliers. The disassembly, decompilation, and/or Reverse Engineering of the software drivers for any purpose is strictly prohibited by international law. The
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MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot: Overview Thank you for choosing the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless with Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi! MiFi 2200 is an Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, empowering you with high-speed data access on the Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband wireless data network and Wi-Fi connectivity. With the MiFi 2200, you can: • Connect to High Speed Wireless Data (Mobile Broadband and NationalAccess) • Benefit from Wi-F
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• Choose between Two Operating Modes: Mobile Broadband with USB Cable or Wi-Fi The MiFi 2200 package includes a battery for operation via Wi-Fi and a USB cable. USB Cable mode supports Windows Vista, XP, 2000; Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. *See System Requirements for a complete list of operating system support. Additional features include • Advanced embedded antenna design for Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi • VPN capability • Auto installation and connectivity options • 2-Way Short Messag
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About
Your
MiFi
2200
Intelligent
Mobile
Hotspot
Your MiFi 2200 has the following parts: 1. Power Button: Indicates power, battery, and roaming activity. Please see the following page for an explanation of the Power button LED states. (See also page 9 for Power Button LED description) 2. microUSB Connector: Connects to computing devices equipped with a Type A USB port. 3. Service Status Indicator (LED): Visual service status LED indicator that shows you service and data modes. Plea
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LED
States
Service Status Indicator (LED)
The MiFi 2200 is designed with a status light that simply indicates what the connection status is. LED Color Meaning LED not lit No Power to MiFi LED GREEN - Solid MiFi is powered but not transmitting or receiving LED GREEN – slow blinking MiFi is powered on but there is no service LED GREEN – intermittent blinking MiFi transmitting/receiving data; blinking rate proportional to data speed Power Button (LED) The MiFi 2200 i
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About
the
VZAccess
Manager
Software
and
the
MiFi
Settings
Ways
to
Access
The MiFi 2200 supports Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi service for a superior wireless data connection. Mobile Broadband/NationalAccess 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 400 - 700 Kbps. Mobile Broadband gives you the freed
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Getting Started In order to get started with your new device, you will need to follow a few simple steps: 1. Review and confirm that your computer meets the minimum system requirements 2. Insert and charge the battery 3. Plug into USB and activate the MiFi 2200 The
MiFi
2200
System
Requirements
To install and use the MiFi 2200, your host computer must meet these requirements: Windows® Vista, XP (SP2 or higher), 2000 Operating System * IN USB CABLE MODE with USB NOTE: Windows XP SP1, W
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How to Use Your MiFi 2200 This chapter provides information and instructions for setting up the MiFi 2200 for the first time. There are two power modes of use with the MiFi 2200, Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi, which are detailed in this section. The Quick Reference Guide that was included in the box when you purchased your product and the VZAccess Manager Software User Guide details the installation and configuration of the MiFi 2200 with the VZAccess Software. Follow these steps to begi
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How
to
use
the
Battery
Battery tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. - Always use Novatel Wireless Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Novatel Wireless batteries and/or chargers. - New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. - When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. - When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a co
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How to insert and charge the battery 1. Open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the device. 2. Insert the battery by lining up the gold contact points on the battery with the gold contact points in the battery compartment. 3. Once the battery is secure, place the battery cover back on the device until it locks into place. 4. Connect the microUSB end of the AC wall charger to the microUSB port of the device as shown. 14
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5. Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at least two and a half hours. IMPORTANT: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging part, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the Warranty. 6. You are now ready to install the drivers and VZAccess Manager software. The first time you use the device, you must use the microUSB cable (i
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Powering
the
MiFi
2200
On
and
Off
To power the device on: 1. Press the Power LED button until the Power LED lights up solid green. To power the device off: 1. If the device is plugged into your computing device with the USB Cable, disconnect/unplug the USB cable from the device first. 2. Press the Power LED button until the Power LED shuts off. How
to
use
the
microUSB
Cable To properly connect the MiFi 2200 with the microUSB Cable: Grip the MiFi 2200 by its sides and gently insert
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Windows The MiFi 2200’s USB technology allows you to safely disconnect the MiFi 2200 device from your computing device at any time when you are not connected to the network. To safely eject hardware: Standard Unplug/Eject Hardware Removal 1. End your session by selecting Disconnect from VZAccess Manager. 2. Exit VZAccess Manager to ensure that the MiFi 2200 is powered off. 3. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, click Safely Remove Hardware, click the
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Setting up the MiFi 2200 for the First Time VZAccess Manager must be installed prior to activation of your device. The first time you use the device, VZAccess Manager must be installed. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide that came with your device for details. IMPORTANT: The MiFi 2200 requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless in order to function. The MiFi 2200 can be activated three ways: • in a Verizon Wireless store • by contacting Verizon Wireless Telesales • self-
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Installation:
Windows
and
Mac
1. Turn on your computing device and close all applications. 2. Connect the MiFi 2200 to your computer using the included USB Cable. a) Insert the USB cable into the microUSB port on the USB on the MiFi 2200 and the other end into the USB port of your computer. b) MiFi 2200 will power on automatically. NOTE: If you are experiencing trouble easily connecting the USB cable into your computer’s 3. USB port and into the device: Verify that you are inserting th
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device. When prompted, select "PC Card or USB Modem" as device type. Do not select "Tethered device". 4. If your device was not activated prior to installation of VZAccess Manager, the software will connect to the Verizon Wireless activation website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation. 5. Set up is complete. 20
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Mobile Broadband / NationalAccess
MiFi™ 2200 – Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
Product user guide
1
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Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi! Before installing the MiFi 2200, VZAccess Manager software and drivers, review this manual, which outlines the features and functions of the MiFi 2200 hardware. This device operates over the high-speed Mobile Broadband and NationalAccess networks in the 800/1900 bands and Wi-Fi enabling you to connect multiple devices at high speeds to the Internet, your corpora
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Wireless communications IMPORTANT Notice Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path. Although data loss is rare, the environment where you operate the MiFi 2200 may adversely affect communications. Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading. Fading is cause
