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Welcome to the world of mobile communications Welcome Device overview Getting started Pocket WiFi ® Online dashboard Online dashboard overview Current network panel Pocket WiFi ® Monitor app Hints and tips 10 Glossary...
Device LED indicators overview Micro USB port Lanyard fastener Power button SMS text messages Firmware update Green - new SMS All LEDs - Green blinking - updating Blinking - Inbox full All LEDs - Green - restarting Standby indicator Wi-Fi network Pulsating - standby Battery charge Mobile broadband signal...
Getting Step 1 Insert your SIM and battery. started Remove back cover Insert SIM Insert battery Replace back cover Tip: Charge your Pocket WiFi ® fully (mains: 3 hours) before using it in battery mode. Step 2 *Please only use Plug your Vodafone Pocket WiFi ®...
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Getting Step 4 You may need to enter your PIN to unlock your SIM. started Also, when your Vodafone Pocket WiFi ® connects to the mobile network for the fi rst time, you may be asked to activate your SIM. Activation is not always necessary, so you may not see this.
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Pocket WiFi ® To check the status of your mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks, manage SMS text messages or change the settings of your Pocket WiFi ® , you can use Online the Vodafone Pocket WiFi ® Online dashboard: dashboard ®...
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Online Select Pocket WiFi ® , SMS or Account view Navigation tabs: dashboard Navigation bar: Select an area within each view overview Current network panel: Status of the Vodafone network, Wi-Fi network, battery and connected devices Content area: Content for current area Context help: Help for current area Language selection:...
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Current The Current network panel appears on the right-hand side of every view in the Pocket WiFi ® Online dashboard, giving you a quick summary of the status of network your Pocket WiFi ® . Below it are additional panels for battery, Wi-Fi and the panel status of other devices sharing your Wi-Fi network.
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Pocket WiFi ® If you have an Apple iOS ® or Android device, you can also check the status of your Pocket WiFi ® using the Vodafone Pocket WiFi ® Monitor app. Monitor app Download the app from the iTunes or Google Play app stores. iPad / tablet iPhone / smartphone...
Hints and Wi-Fi security Please ensure that the Wi-Fi security settings meet your personal requirements. tips To change the admin password, open the Vodafone Pocket WiFi ® Online dashboard: – Enter ‘admin’ into the Password fi eld and click ‘Login’ –...
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Glossary Bearer Communication method used for data transport over the mobile network, eg. 3G Broadband, HSPA, 3G, etc. Home network The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM. Roaming You can use your mobile device on any other mobile network that has a roaming agreement with your operator, whether in your country or abroad.