Virgin MF920A Bedienungsanleitung
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CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your 4G Wi-Fi hotspot will connect to any device that supports Wi-Fi, 802.11 b/g/n
A web browser is required to log in to your Wi-Fi hotspot if you wish to make any
configuration changes.
USB driverless connection is also supported for Windows, MAC and LINUX
operating systems:
•Windows 10, 8 (not including RT) / 7 / XP / Vista
•MAC OS X 10.5.11 and above
•Linux
Using the USB connection requires administrator rights to install and run the
software.
We suggest you switch off your anti-virus software before connecting the hotspot
- In some cases protection software can prevent automatic installation.
It is possible to start the installation process manually by clicking the Autorun icon
when it appears.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
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INSERT YOUR SIM CARD
1. Open the SIM tray cover to access the SIM slot and the Reset button.
2. Insert your SIM card carefully as shown:
3. Close the SIM tray cover.
4. You are now ready to power up your device and you’ll be on-line in no time.
IMPORTANT
This device supports a standard SIM or 2FF size.
Do not insert a micro SIM (3FF) or use a micro to mini SIM adaptor.
Use of 3rd party adaptors or non approved SIM card can damage your device.
Physical damage to the SIM card slot is not covered by warranty and will make
your device unusable.
TIPS
Remember to keep your plastic SIM card holder. It has a record of your SIM card
which you should keep handy.
If you cannot connect via Wi-Fi because you have lost, changed or forgotten your
password please connect your device to a computer and log in via the web User
Interface (192.168.0.1). See USB Installation for Tethered Connection.
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POWER UP YOUR 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
Press and hold the Power key for 3-4 seconds until the lights flash.
The LED’s flash in sequence to indicate the start up condition. During this
sequence the device functions are not available.
The Wi-Fi hotspot will be available after about 20 seconds.
Note: If you insert the charger with the device off, or the battery is flat, you can
only power up the device after about 20 seconds when the start up sequence is
complete.
Check the condition of your Wi-Fi hotspot as shown by the LED indicators.
LED INDICATORS
On, battery is low (<23%).
Flashing, battery is discharged, (< 12 %).
On, battery is OK (>23 %).
Flashing, battery is charging.
On, WPS is enabled, available for 2 minutes.
Flashing, Wi-Fi is On.
Off, Wi-Fi is off.
A new message has arrived. Check the web UI to read.
Not registered on the network.
No SIM, invalid SIM, PIN or PUK locked.
On, device is registered on 2G/3G,
Flashing, device is connected to 2G/3G.
Device is registered on 4G
Flashing, device is connected to 4G
During periods of inactivity it is normal for the LED’s to go out to preserve battery
life. Press the power key briefly to confirm the device status if required.
CONNECT DEVICES BY WI-FI
Your 4G Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to five devices via Wi-Fi providing internet
access for all your devices on the go.
•On the devices you wish to connect make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then search
for Wi-Fi devices.
•The Wi-Fi hotspot will show up as Virgin Mobile 4G_xxxxxx, click on this device
to connect.
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•Consult your SSID sticker and enter the default Wi-Fi key which is case sensitive.
Any letters entered must be in upper case (capitals).
Connection example for Windows 7 computer:
1. On your task bar, next to the clock, click on the Network Interface icon
2. Click on the Wireless device Virgin Mobile 4G_xxxxxx
3. Enter the password exactly as shown on your SSID sticker observing the correct
case for all letters
4. With Connect Automatically enabled your computer will remember the
password and connect to your Wi-Fi device when it is on and in range.
TIP
It is also possible to connect via USB connection. See later for details.
QUICK REFERENCES
Browser home page
http://192.168.0.1
Administrator login
admin
Default SSID
Virgin Mobile 4G_xxxxxx
Supplied on your SSID Sticker on the device and a spare
sticker in the box.
Default Wi-Fi Key
10 characters which are case sensitive.
Supplied on your SSID Sticker.
Restore defaults
From the powered up state:
Open the back cover and use a toothpick, paperclip or
other suitable device to press and hold the “Reset” button
for 5 seconds.
All passwords and settings will be restored to defaults
and the hotspot will reboot.
Use the default credentials on your SSID sticker to log
back onto your device or log in via the USB connection if
you do not know your password.
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LOGIN TO THE USER INTERFACE
Open a browser and go to http://192.168.0.1 to access the hotspot home page.
The default login password is ‘admin’
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HOTSPOT HOMEPAGE OVERVIEW
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STATUS INDICATORS
Tip use your mouse to hover over the icons to see a brief description for each icon.
CONNECTED DEVICES
•Click on 1. Access Devices to see the list of devices connected to your hotspot.
CONNECTION SETTINGS
•Click on 2. (Network) Settings to view or configure your Network settings.
•Note to make any changes you need to disconnect first.
•Click on the On / Off switch to switch off your Network data connection
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CONNECTION MODE
•The default state is to automatically connect to the network. If you wish to
change this behaviour, first disconnect from the network by selecting Off on the
device overview page then set Manual and press Apply to save your changes.
•Enable Roaming if you wish to use the device overseas. (High data charges will
apply, check with your carrier)
NETWORK SELECTION
•Network Selection is set to Automatic. You can choose to lock to preferred
network technologies such as 4G, 3G or 2G only.
•Press the Disconnect button to change this setting if required.
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save your changes
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