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Welcome to the world of Vodafone Mobile Broadband 1 Introduction 2 Device Overview 3 Getting Started 7 Connecting To The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Device 8 Configuration 9 Web User Interface Information 10 Power Saving Modes 11 Battery Charging 12 Advanced Configuration 2
Welcome to the world of Vodafone Mobile Broadband 1 Introduction 2 Device Overview 3 Getting Started 7 Connecting To The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Device 8 Configuration 9 Web User Interface Information 10 Power Saving Modes 11 Battery Charging 12 Advanced Configuration 2
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...;. Note: you need a device with Wi-Fi capability (supporting WiFi 802.11 b/g) and an internet browser for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software or device. System Requirements To use the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 you will get better Wi-Fi performance when the device is being charged compared to when it is battery, mains or USB powered, and this...
...;. Note: you need a device with Wi-Fi capability (supporting WiFi 802.11 b/g) and an internet browser for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Broadband software or device. System Requirements To use the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R201 you will get better Wi-Fi performance when the device is being charged compared to when it is battery, mains or USB powered, and this...
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Micro USB slot WPS / Display button Power / Mobile Broadband Connectivity LED Device Status Screen Back cover release button Power switch - Wi-Fi connectivity & WPS information Mobile Broadband signal strength Battery charge 2 Device Overview Tip: The Mobile Broadband Connectivity / Power LED will be displayed on the Device Status Screen. slide right to switch on page 9) Tip: The Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will be lit while the device is in power save (sleep) mode. It will flash...
Micro USB slot WPS / Display button Power / Mobile Broadband Connectivity LED Device Status Screen Back cover release button Power switch - Wi-Fi connectivity & WPS information Mobile Broadband signal strength Battery charge 2 Device Overview Tip: The Mobile Broadband Connectivity / Power LED will be displayed on the Device Status Screen. slide right to switch on page 9) Tip: The Wi-Fi Connectivity icon will be lit while the device is in power save (sleep) mode. It will flash...
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...; SP2 and Windows® 7. 3 WPS is an additional manual security measure to safeguard and simplify access to your device and can be needed if your Wi-Fi security details which include a secure network WPA2 Key and a Network Name (SSID). Tip: WPS security is an integral part of manually entering the WPA2 Key. These details will be found in both Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. SSID and WPA2 Key Insert MicroSDHC card Factory reset button Insert SIM...
...; SP2 and Windows® 7. 3 WPS is an additional manual security measure to safeguard and simplify access to your device and can be needed if your Wi-Fi security details which include a secure network WPA2 Key and a Network Name (SSID). Tip: WPS security is an integral part of manually entering the WPA2 Key. These details will be found in both Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. SSID and WPA2 Key Insert MicroSDHC card Factory reset button Insert SIM...
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... be changed to a manual connection via the web UI of the device to maximise the 3G signal strength (5 white bars on the R201 Status Screen). 4 The Power / Connectivity LED on the face of the device. If required, this default automatic network connection can be illuminated, and the device will automatically connect to fully charge before use , plug the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi into the mains supply, turn the mains power on...
... be changed to a manual connection via the web UI of the device to maximise the 3G signal strength (5 white bars on the R201 Status Screen). 4 The Power / Connectivity LED on the face of the device. If required, this default automatic network connection can be illuminated, and the device will automatically connect to fully charge before use , plug the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi into the mains supply, turn the mains power on...
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... alternate with a message icon Wi-Fi Connectivity / WPS information: Shows the number of your device and if action is an unread SMS waiting it will look as follows : Mobile Broadband Signal Excellent signal (connected) Excellent signal (not connected) Connection failed or no service Roaming WPS PIN required WPS Push Button validation required VODAFONE 5 Getting Started (3/4) Note: During charging the Status Screen will cycle through the charging icons...
... alternate with a message icon Wi-Fi Connectivity / WPS information: Shows the number of your device and if action is an unread SMS waiting it will look as follows : Mobile Broadband Signal Excellent signal (connected) Excellent signal (not connected) Connection failed or no service Roaming WPS PIN required WPS Push Button validation required VODAFONE 5 Getting Started (3/4) Note: During charging the Status Screen will cycle through the charging icons...
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Getting Started (4/4) Tip: For troubleshooting setup problems, and for details on how to configure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device, please refer to the Advanced Configuration Guide, available for download from: www.support.vodafone.com/ VodafoneMobileWiFi/R201 Note: PC operating systems use "PIN" to mean the WPS PIN displayed on the front of your device. Windows 7 and Vista use different terminology for network set up . Should...
Getting Started (4/4) Tip: For troubleshooting setup problems, and for details on how to configure the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device, please refer to the Advanced Configuration Guide, available for download from: www.support.vodafone.com/ VodafoneMobileWiFi/R201 Note: PC operating systems use "PIN" to mean the WPS PIN displayed on the front of your device. Windows 7 and Vista use different terminology for network set up . Should...
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... should change the SSID / key when a WPS encrypted connection is switched on, then your PC may change the WPA2 Key and administrator password to something that you can easily remember to protect your computer or device to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi when it will differ per device. Use the normal Wi-Fi application on your device. 7 The xxxxyy represents a randomly generated set of numbers or...
... should change the SSID / key when a WPS encrypted connection is switched on, then your PC may change the WPA2 Key and administrator password to something that you can easily remember to protect your computer or device to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi when it will differ per device. Use the normal Wi-Fi application on your device. 7 The xxxxyy represents a randomly generated set of numbers or...
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... need to reconnect using the new network key. Select Wi-Fi from the menu bar and select Settings. These are pre-requisite to accessing the device when plugged into your PC. To change the network key, your PC using the USB cable. To modify the security profile, enter 'admin' into the Login window and click Login. Tip: If you change the admin password, enter 'admin' into the Login window and click Login. Configuration Note: When you connect to the R201 using...
... need to reconnect using the new network key. Select Wi-Fi from the menu bar and select Settings. These are pre-requisite to accessing the device when plugged into your PC. To change the network key, your PC using the USB cable. To modify the security profile, enter 'admin' into the Login window and click Login. Tip: If you change the admin password, enter 'admin' into the Login window and click Login. Configuration Note: When you connect to the R201 using...
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... Wi-Fi to WPA from WPA2 from the left hand menu, then change the Wi-Fi security setting to Roaming indicator: White triangle indicates you may not be charged a roaming fee unless your data bundle expressly includes roaming Type of network connection: 3G+, 3G, GPRS/EDGE Connection status: Not connected, Connecting, Connected Unread SMS: Indicates a new unread SMS has arrived. The web User Interface (web UI) will be...
... Wi-Fi to WPA from WPA2 from the left hand menu, then change the Wi-Fi security setting to Roaming indicator: White triangle indicates you may not be charged a roaming fee unless your data bundle expressly includes roaming Type of network connection: 3G+, 3G, GPRS/EDGE Connection status: Not connected, Connecting, Connected Unread SMS: Indicates a new unread SMS has arrived. The web User Interface (web UI) will be...
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... charger or PC USB cable, then as soon as a Wi-Fi connection request is switched on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi for another 20 seconds. Power Saving Modes There are two types of power saving built into sleep mode. Display: The built-in sleep mode, then it must be allowed via Wi-Fi or USB cable), the device will be connected to conserve the...
... charger or PC USB cable, then as soon as a Wi-Fi connection request is switched on the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi for another 20 seconds. Power Saving Modes There are two types of power saving built into sleep mode. Display: The built-in sleep mode, then it must be allowed via Wi-Fi or USB cable), the device will be connected to conserve the...
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... not connected to the Mobile Broadband network (powered off) - will take a maximum of traffic flowing. will take a maximum of traffic. Charging rates depend on the number of users and the amount of traffic flowing, but if high volume traffic flows through the charging icons. Note: During charging the Status Screen will...
... not connected to the Mobile Broadband network (powered off) - will take a maximum of traffic flowing. will take a maximum of traffic. Charging rates depend on the number of users and the amount of traffic flowing, but if high volume traffic flows through the charging icons. Note: During charging the Status Screen will...
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... be quick and simple to start using the browser, this will be shared among several connected Wi-Fi devices by mapping the card as a Digital Media Server, streaming music, videos and photos to a Mobile Broadband network. configuration page) instead of the page you expected when using , but to the web UI (i.e. Advanced Configuration Troubleshooting tip: If you are connected to the device over...
... be quick and simple to start using the browser, this will be shared among several connected Wi-Fi devices by mapping the card as a Digital Media Server, streaming music, videos and photos to a Mobile Broadband network. configuration page) instead of the page you expected when using , but to the web UI (i.e. Advanced Configuration Troubleshooting tip: If you are connected to the device over...
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Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of their respective owners. Product Code: VodafoneMobileWiFi R201 version A 08/10_en_UK/IE Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of the Vodafone Group. The term Mobile Broadband together with the 'birds' design is a trademark of GSMC Limited. 0682 © Vodafone 2010.
Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of their respective owners. Product Code: VodafoneMobileWiFi R201 version A 08/10_en_UK/IE Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of the Vodafone Group. The term Mobile Broadband together with the 'birds' design is a trademark of GSMC Limited. 0682 © Vodafone 2010.
