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User GuideVodafone Mobile Wi-FiR205

Designedby Vodafone


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Welcometo the world of mobile communications1 Welcome2 Device overview3 Getting started: Step 14 Getting started: Step 25 Mobile Wi-Fi web UI

application screen6 Current network panel7 Mobile Wi-Fi view8 Storage view9 SMS view10 Account view11 Device status screen

icons12 Hints and tips17 Glossary


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The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R205 creates a personal portable Wi-Fi

zone which allows several Wi-Fi enabled devices (for examplePCs, Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or mobile gaming devicessuch as Nintendo DSi, Android devices including the SamsungGalaxy Tab) to share a secure mobile internet connection.

The device is battery, mains or USB powered, and this flexibilityallows the device to be positioned for best mobile coverageand then share this coverage between several devices via Wi-Fi.Note: you will get better Wi-Fi perfor mance when the device isbeing charged compared to when it is running from the battery.

Advanced configuration using a cable or Wi-Fi

To perform advanced configuration of the device browse to theweb UI http://VodafoneMobile.wifi orhttp://192.168.0.1from acomputer running Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1 recommended),Windows Vista (SP2 recommended), or Windows XP (SP3

recommended), a computer running Linux (Wi-Fi confi

gurationonly, not cable), or an Apple Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel),10.6 or 10.7 (all with latest updates).

Advanced configuration for iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch /smartphone / tablet users

Apple device users should use the Safari browser to browse tothe web UI http://VodafoneMobile.wifi orhttp://192.168.0.1 , ordownload the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app. Smar tphoneand tablet users can check the device status by downloading theVodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunesor the Android Market / Google Play. See Page 16 for sample appscreenshots.

Welcome

Systemrequirements

To use the VodafoneMobile Wi-Fi R205you need a d evicewith Wi-Fi capability.


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Status Display

End User Licence Agreement (EULA)

Please ensure that you have read and accepted the softwareEULA for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fiapplication or device. The EULA is available here:www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R205

Device overview

Tip:

To save power thedisplay is dimmedafter 10 seconds andswitched off after afurther 5 seconds.

The screen can be

displayed by brieflytouching the poweron/off button.

The screen willalso be displayedwhenever thestatus of the devicechanges.

Micro SD

card slot

Micro USBslot

Poweron/off

Status

display

Back coverrelease button

Wi-Fi statusand number

of users

Unreadmessages

Networksignal

Battery

Networkoperator oradditional

information

Roamingindicator

Connectduration

Indicative cumulativeupload & download

data volume

Bearer


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To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R205, you need to1.

insert your SIM (and MicroSDHC card if you are using one forfile storage and sharing) and battery before use.

Press the back cover release button, unclip the back of the2.device and insert the SIM as shown, then insert the battery.Before replacing the back cover please make a note of yourWi-Fi security details. These are a secure Wi-Fi network keyand a Wi-Fi networ k name (SSID). The Key and the SSID areunique to your device and can be found on a label on theinside of the back cover.

The device is now ready to use - plug it into the mains or your3.PC. The batter y will be charged in the background. Make surethe device is fully charged (approximately 3 hour s) beforeusing it in battery mode.

Getting

started:Step 1 of 2

Note: Once setupis complete, whenconnected to the R205via USB (and you haveinstalled the softwareonto your PC) youcan access the R205configuration screen byclicking on the MobileWi-Fi desktop icon .

Alternatively, if youare connected overWi-Fi, you can enter thefollowing addresses intoyour bro wser :

http://VodafoneMobile.wifi or http://192.168.0.1

You may want to savethese addresses asfavourites in yourbrowser so you canaccess the Mobile Wi-Fiweb UI applicationscreen easily.

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Switch on the device by pressing and holding the power4.

button for 3 seconds. The device will go through its start-upsequence, and will automatically connect to the networkunless a PIN code is required. Check the display for connectionstatus.

Use the normal Wi-Fi application on your computer or device5.to connect. Select the Mobile Wi-Fi network from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks, click Connect and enter the WPA2password (secure Wi-Fi networ k key) noted earlier.

Congratulations you now have internet access via VodafoneMobile Wi-Fi.

When you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R2056.via Wi-Fi or a USB cable, you can access the Vodafone MobileWi-Fi configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi-Fidesktop icon (if you have instal led via USB), or by typing

eitherhttp://VodafoneMobile.wifi orhttp://192.168.0.1intoyour web brows er. You can change settings and check th edevice and network status from this browser page.

Getting

started:Step 2 of 2

Tip:

A double tap of thepower key will showthe current Wi-Finetwork name andWi-Fi network key onthe device display.

The VodafoneMobile Wi-Fi R205will automatically

connect to the MobileBroadband networkwhen it is powered on.

If required, thisdefault automaticnetwork connectioncan be changed to amanual connectionvia the web UI of thedevice.


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Note: Every window inthe Mobile Wi-Fi webUI application has thissame standard layout.

Context-sensitive helpfor each window is

always available at thebottom of the window.

Sometimes anadditional Menu barwill appear on the leftof the window.

Navigation tabs: Select Mobile Wi-Fi, Storage, SMS or

Account viewNavigation bar: Select an area within each view

Current network panel: Status of mobile broadband networkconnection, battery and Wi-Fi status and connected devices

Content area: Content for current area

Context help: Context-sensitive help for current area

Language selection: Defaults to browser language

Login/Logout: For advanced configuration options. Defaultpassword is admin

Mobile Wi-Fi

web UIapplicationscreen

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The Current network panel appears on the right-hand side of

every screen within the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application,with additional panels for battery, Wi-Fi and connected devicestatus below. Roaming network is shown at the top of the panelwhen you are roaming on another operators network, or Homenetwork.

Mobile number Shown if permitted by your network operatorSignal More bars indicates better mobile broadband networksignal. For best performance position the device so 3 or morebars are displayed with 3G/HSUPA coverage in the Network fieldStatus Tick when connected to network; Cross when notconnectedNetwork Name and bearer of currently connected networkTime connected For current connection to networkTotal volume Approximate cumulative data usageUp / Down Approximate connection speed: Up to the network

from your computer, and Down from the network.

Current

networkpanel

Note: In addition tothe Current networkpanel, there aredrop-down panelsfor Battery status(percentage charge/ battery timeremaining), Wi-Fistatus and Connecteddevices (devices

currently connectedto the VodafoneMobile Wi-Fi R205).


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The Mobile Wi-Fi view has four options on the Nav igation bar

covering device configuration: Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi, Router,and Help.

For an explanation on using these features either read thecontext-sensitive help on the relevant page, or consult theAdvanced Configuration Guide, available here:www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R205

IMPORTANT

We recommend thatyou ensure that theWi-Fi security settingsmeet your personalrequirements.

To change the adminpassword, enter admininto the Password boxand click Login. SelectRouteron the Navigationbar, then Router Settingsfrom the left hand Menubar.

To modify the SSIDand secure networkkey, select Wi-Fi on theNavigation bar, thenSecurity from the lefthand Menu bar.

Mobile Wi-Fi

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Storage view Storage allows you to use the Mobile Wi-Fi R205 to upload and

download files to the device, using it as a centralised storagehub for sharing files with other users or devices using the device.

The Storage view has three options on the Navigation barcovering storage settings: File Storage, Sharing, and Help.

For an explanation on using these features either read thecontext-sensitive help on the relevant page, or consult theAdvanced Configuration Guide, available here:www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R205


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The SMS view has six options on the Navigation bar covering

all messaging functions: Inbox, Write, Sent, Draft, Settings andHelp.

By default the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device will re-directyour brows ing session to the Mobi le Wi-Fi web UI app licationscreen when new SMS messages are received. This setting canbe changed via the message preview option within the SMSSettings area.

SMS view

Note: When you selectthe checkbox in thetitle bar of the Inbox,Sent folder or Draftfolder, all messages inthat folder are selected.This is useful if youwant to delete multiplemessages. It is notpossible to forwardmultiple messages.

In the Settings area youcan select or de-select

the SMS preview in theMobile Wi-Fi view.


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Note: The optionsthat are displayed onthe Navigation barare dependent on theaccount type selected.

Account view The Account view has three options on the Navigation bar:

Account details, Account type and Help.

Your account type should be determined automatically by theVodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device to match the inserted SIM card.

Depending on the network operator, prepaid users may havethe option to top-up their account and check their prepaidbalance via this view.


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Note: A double tapof the power key willshow the current Wi-Finetwork name andWi-Fi network key onthe device display.

The device contains areset button inside thebattery compartment.The reset button willset the device backto the initial factorydefault settings.

This includes thereset of the securitysettings back to theiroriginal settings, whichis useful should thesecure Wi-Fi networkkey be forgotten.

Device status

screen icons

The device status screen is constantly updated with the current

status of the device and network connection. If the screen isnot displayed while the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R205 is poweredon (the display is dimmed after 10 seconds and switched offafter a fur ther 5 seconds to save power), briefly touch the poweron/off button and the screen will be displayed.

Sample icons and their meanings:

Network signal:

connecting to network

excellent signal (not connected)

excellent signal (connected)

unable to connect

Wi-Fi status and number of users:

3 users connected

Unread messages:

2 unread SMS

Battery:

fully charged

discharged


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Hints

and tips

The application wont install on Windows

If the softw are does not install, or the install progress bar keepslooping

From the Windows Start menu, select Settings>ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager

Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers

Right-click USB Mass Storage Device and select Uninstall

If your devices are not reloaded, select Scan for Hardwarechanges from the Action menu.

Cannot open Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window

The following things may prevent you from opening theVodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window by double-clicking the desktop icon (if you have instal led via a USBconnection) or entering the address http://VodafoneMobile.wifiorhttp://192.168.0.1into your web browser:

Your computer already has a connection via an ethernet L AN cable

Your computer already has a connection via a dif ferent Wi-Finetwork. You must be connected to the R205 via Wi-Fi or viaUSB cable to access the application window

You may be using a VPN (Virtual Pr ivate Network).

Unplugging the LAN cable, exiting your VPN, and checking thatyou are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi- Fi SSID / netw orkmay solve the problem.


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Hints

and tips

No network can be found

Change your physical location: in a building, move closer to awindow, move higher up, or go outside

Ensure the device is registered to the mobile broadbandnetwork by checking the R205 device display or by openingthe Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window and checking thedevice is connected (indicated via the green tick)

Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar

If the device is searching for a network then ensuring the deviceis set to 3G Preferred in the network settings section may help

If you are roaming then click Search to search for availablenetworks

See if you can connect to one of the networks l isted

Click Save to save your change

Contact Support, and check that data ser vices and roaming are

enabled on your account.No connection can be opened (1)

Type http://VodafoneMobile.wifi orhttp://192.168.0.1intoyour brows er, and check the device status (Mobil e Wi-Fi>Mo bileBroadband tab, Help on Settings bar, and select Diagnosticsfrom the menu)

This may indicate the source of the problem. You should see agreen tick in the networks panel to indicate that the device isconnected to the mobile broadband network.

Note: If you can see theapplication window inyour browser, you canfind more hints and tipsin the Help area.

Selecting the Helpoption on theNavigation bar inany view, and thenDiagnostics in theMenu bar, may help you

to identify a problem.This area also showsinformation that maybe required if you needto contact Support atyour mobile networkoperator.

Select Support fromthe Menu bar for moreinformation and localsupport contact details.


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Hints

and tips

No connection can be opened (2)

Wait a few minutes and try to connect again. This is most oftena temporary problem. If the problem persists, please try thesteps below

Close the application window and then re-open it

Re-start your Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device and connectingdevices

Open the Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window

Select the Account tab

Select the Account type heading in the Navigation bar

Check that the type of account you have with your mobilenetwork operator is selected in the drop-down menu

Check the device is set to automatically connect to thenetwork. In roaming, the device is setup to not automaticallyconnect to the network. The device should prompt you to

connect to the network via the application window.Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar

Select the Network entry in the Menu bar on the left

Check which option is selected. If the option is set to aPreferred option, set it to an Only option

Click Save to save your change

If you are using a VPN (Virtual Pri vate Network), contact theadministrator of your VPN.

Note: If you want tore-install the softwarefrom the Mobile Wi-Fidevice, you needto first delete theVodafone Mobile Wi-FiService software fromyour computer.

From the WindowsStart menu, selectSettings>ControlPanel> Add orRemove Programs(XP) or Programs andFeatures (Windows 7)

Remove theVodafone MobileWi-Fi Service

Re-attach yourMobile Wi-Fi deviceto your computerusing the USB cableand the software willre-install.


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Hints

and tips

Resetting the device back to factory values

Remove the back coverLocate the reset button

While the device is switched on, insert the end of a paper clipinto the reset button hole, press the button with the clip andhold down until the Vodafone logo appears on the devicescreen (approximately 5 seconds)

Release the button, and re-attach the back cover

The device will now be reset to factory settings, includingSSID, passwords and Wi-Fi security settings.


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Hints

and tips

Using the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app on iPhone,

iPad, iPod Touch, smartphone, tabletDownload the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app from the AppStore in iTunes or the Android Market / Google Play

Click on the app icon

Sample monitor screens show below.

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Bearer Communication method used for data transport over the mobilenetwork, eg. 3G Broadband, HSPA, 3G, etc.

EDGE An enhancement to the GPRS bearer offering higher speeds,although not as fast as 3G Broadband.

GPRS The General Packet Radio Service is a bearer offering higher dataspeeds than GSM, on which it is based.

GSM Global System for Mobile Communication.

Home network The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM.

HSPA High-Speed Packet Access bearer, enhancing 3G, including bothHSUPA (Uplink) and HSDPA (Downlink).

HSPA+ Enhanced HSPA network offering faster speeds.

HSUPA High-Speed Uplink Packet Access bearer.

3G The third-generation mobile phone service, as UMTS (UniversalMobile Telecommunications System) is also known , is a bearer

providing higher data speeds.3G broadband The latest enhancement to the 3G bearer.

Roaming You can use your mobile device on any other mobile networkthat has a roaming agreement with your operator, whether in

your coun try or ab road.

SIM Your Subscriber Identity Module is the postage-s tamp-sized chipthat you will have received together with your mobile contract.Your SIM has gold contacts on one side.

WPA2 An alternative name for the Wi-Fi net work key. For Mac users theterm WPA2 personal is used.

Glossary


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