•• Channel — The radio channel that the device is using. This should be usually set to Auto (default) and left unchanged. Available channels are 1 through 11.
•• Security — The type of security the profile is using. This applies to the secure and the temporary hotspot profiles. [See Setting Security(page 27).]
•• Authentication — Locked to Open Access for all profiles.
•• Encryption — Displays the type of encryption for the security type in use.
•• Network Key — Passcode or password used to access the network. The required format varies by type of security.
Choosing a Profile
➤➤Select a profile from the Profile list:
•• Secure — This is the profile you should use most of the time. You can set up this profile with the security measures you need to use your MiFi Device safely.
•• Temporary Hotspot — This profile allows you to set up a secure temporary hotspot to allow others in your work area (maximum of five) to go online at the same time.
•• Open — This profile does not require a password to connect to your MiFi Device. Any user who can see your network name (SSID) can connect to your MiFi Device.
Setting Security
You can use WEP (64- or
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IMPORTANT Record your network key.
➊➊From the
➋➋Select a security protocol from the Security list. (The Encryption box displays the corresponding encryption level.)
➌➌Enter a new network key in the Network Key box. (Permissible characters are listed in gray just under the box.)
➍➍Click Apply. Your device will restart, and you must reconnect to your wireless network using the new network key.
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