Welcome! _
What’s in the Box _
Get started _
All you need to know to get going with your MiFi® 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
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.
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Charger
Before You Start _
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
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 |
3. | Launch your computer’s Web browser, and type either of |
| these addresses into the browser’s address window: |
| http://mifi.mlp |
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
3.Make sure your device is set up on your Sprint account. (Sign on to your account at sprint.com to verify.)
3G Connected
4G Connected
No Service Available
Note: It can take several minutes for your device to connect with the Sprint network.
Receive Signal Strength Indicator
Roaming Indicator
Battery Level Indicator
GPS Indicator
Connected Devices Indicator
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| 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
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
•Business Customer Service: Dial
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
•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
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.
Resources _
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.
