R206-Z Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide - Vodafone Global Technical
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1. Welcome to Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Your Mobile Wi Fi device allows your Wi Fi enabled devices to get internet access simply quickly and easily Once you have connected to the MobileWiFi 55FC15 Wi Fi network you can configure settings related to your Mobile Broadband device from these webpages which can be accessed later via typing http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your browser Inbox You have no current messages Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi help In the Current Network section you will find all details relevant to your current connection Within this section you can easily check to confirm that you can access the internet You are successfully connected to the internet when a green tick appears Important items to check include 1 SIM is inserted correctly 2 If Searching for Network is continually shown try moving to another physical location nearer a window or higher up and check settings 3 Call customer services to check that data services and roaming are enabled on your account Should you still be unable to connect please consult the help section for te A Home network Mobile number Signal alll Status Connected 7 Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 05 10 Total volume 2 83MB a Up Ob s w Down Ob s mT Battery Status 90 Qs Wii Status Connected devices 1 SMS view Note When you select the checkbox in the title bar of the Inbox Se2. or Windows XP SP3 required a computer running Linux Wi Fi configuration only not cable or an Apple Mac running Mac OS X 10 6 Intel 10 7 or 10 8 all with latest updates Advanced configuration for iPhone iPad iPod Touch smartphone tablet users Apple device users should use the Safari browser to browse to the web UI http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 or download the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app Smartphone and tablet users can check the device status by downloading the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunes or the Android Market Google Play See Page 15 for sample app screenshots Device overview 1 LED Indicators 2 Power Button 3 WPS Button 4 Micro USB Port 5 SIM Card Slot 6 MicroSD Card Slot LEDs mi Network ca Messages foo Battery End User Licence Agreement EULA Please ensure that you have read and accepted the software EULA for your country before using the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi application or device The EULA is available here www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z Getting started Step 1 of 2 Note Once setup is complete when connected to the R206 Z via USB and you have installed the software onto your PC you can access the R206 Z configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi Fi desktop icon A Alternatively if you are connected over Wi Fi you can enter the following addresses into your
3. Battery Status 90 Wii Status c Connected devices 1 SMS Account Inbox Account details Write SMS Account type Sent Drafts Settings Device status screen icons Note To reset the device back to the initial factory default settings hold down both the WPS and power buttons together for 3 seconds when the device is switched on This includes the reset of the security settings back to their original settings 10 The device status screen is constantly updated with the current Status of the device and network connection A green flashing battery icon indicates charging red flashing indicates the battery charge is low Sample icons and their meanings Network signal Messages unread SMS poor signal excellent signal 4 fa no Sms xa flashing icon 2 seconds new SMS arrived xa flashing icon permanently SMS full Battery fo charge gt 23 fF flashing icon charging flashing icon charge lt 12 Foo standby not charging Hints and tips The Linux licence information can be found here www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z Note Please only use the charger supplied with this device The application won t install on Windows If the software does not install or the install progress bar keeps looping From the Windows Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager E
4. Broadband The General Packet Radio Service is a bearer offering higher data speeds than GSM on which it is based Global System for Mobile Communication The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM High Speed Packet Access bearer enhancing 3G including both HSUPA Uplink and HSDPA Downlink Enhanced HSPA network offering faster speeds High Speed Uplink Packet Access bearer The third generation mobile phone service as UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is also Known is a bearer providing higher data speeds The latest enhancement to the 3G bearer You can use your mobile device on any other mobile network that has aroaming agreement with your operator whether in your country or abroad Your Subscriber Identity Module is the postage stamp sized chip that you will have received together with your mobile contract Your SIM has gold contacts on one side An alternative name for the Wi Fi network Key For Mac users the term WPA2 personal is used The term Mobile Broadband together with the birds design is a trademark of GSMC Limited oN Mobile Broadband C 0700 Vodafone 2013 Vodafone and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group Any product or company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks Product Code of their respective owners R206 Z Mobile Wi Fi User Guide 07 13_ en_GB vodafone
5. User Guide Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z by Vodafone vodafone Designed gt Welcome w to the world of mobile communications 1 Welcome 2 Device overview a Getting started Step 1 4 Getting started Step 2 5 Mobile Wi Fi web UI application screen 6 Current network panel T Mobile Wi Fi view 8 SMS view 9 Account view 10 Device status screen icons Hints and tips Glossary TAE RO ae Welcome System requirements To use the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z you needa device with Wi Fi capability Tip For advanced configuration the web UI password is admin The Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z creates a personal portable Wi Fi zone which allows several Wi Fi enabled devices for example PCs Apple iPhone iPad or iPod touch or mobile gaming devices such as Nintendo DSi Android devices including smartphones and tablets to share a secure mobile internet connection The device is battery mains or USB powered and this flexibility allows the device to be positioned for best mobile coverage and then share this coverage between several devices via Wi Fi Advanced configuration using a cable or Wi Fi To perform advanced configuration of the device browse to the web UI http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 from a computer running Microsoft Windows 8 Windows 8 RT Wi Fi access only Windows 7 SP1 recommended Windows Vista SP2 recommended
6. browser http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 You may want to save these addresses as favourites in your browser so you can access the Mobile Wi Fi web Ul application screen easily 1 To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z you need to insert your SIM MicroSD card optional and battery before use Note the Wi Fi network name SSID and secure Wi Fi network key that can be found on a label inside the back cover of the device and on the reminder card Remove back cover SIM card MicroSD card Insert battery Replace back cover 2 Plug the device into the mains or your PC The battery will be charged in the background Make sure the device is fully charged approximately 3 5 hours on mains before using it in battery mode Please only use the supplied charger with this device 3 Switch on the device by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds The device will go through its Start up sequence and will automatically connect to the network unless a PIN code is required Check the display for connection status z Getting started Step 2 of 2 Tip The Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z will automatically connect to the Mobile Broadband network 4 Use the normal Wi Fi application on your computer or device to connect Select the Mobile Wi Fi network from the list of available Wi Fi networks click Connect and enter the WPA2 password secure Wi Fi networ
7. d Up to the network from your computer and Down from the network foy Home network S e Roaming network Mobile number Mobile number Signal alll Signal lll Status Connected 7 Status Connected 7 Network vodafone UK HSUPA Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 11 05 Time connected 00 11 05 Total volume 3 06MB Total volume 3 06MB a Up Ob s Up Ob s w Down Ob s w Down Ob s mT Battery Status 90 iit Battery Status 90 Wi Fi Status Wi Fi Status Connected devices 1 Connected devices 1 Mobile Wi Fi view IMPORTANT We recommend that you ensure that the Wi Fi security settings meet your personal requirements To change the admin password enter admin into the Password box and click Login Select Router on the Navigation bar then Router Settings from the left hand Menu bar To modify the SSID and secure network key select Wi Fi on the Navigation bar then Security from the left hand Menu bar The Mobile Wi Fi view has four options on the Navigation bar covering device configuration Mobile Broadband Wi Fi Router and Help For an explanation on using these features either read the context sensitive help on the relevant page or consult the Advanced Configuration Guide available here www support vodafone com VodafoneMobileWiFi R206 Z Mobile Wi Fi Slovene 6 Mobile Broadband SMS Account Router Choose language v Logout
8. e information and local support contact details 12 No network can be found Change your physical location in a building move closer to a window move higher up or go outside Ensure the device is registered to the mobile broadband network by checking the R206 Z device display or by opening the Mobile Wi Fi web UI application window and checking the device 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 device is set to 5G Preferred in the network settings section may help If you are roaming then click Search to search for available networks See if you can connect to one of the networks listed Click Save to save your change Contact Support and check that data services and roaming are enabled on your account No connection can be opened 1 Type http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your browser and check the device status Mobile Wi Fi gt Mobile Broadband tab Help on Settings bar and select Diagnostics from the menu This may indicate the source of the problem You should see a green tick in the networks panel to indicate that the device is connected to the mobile broadband network Hints and tips Note If you want to re install the software from the Mobile Wi Fi device you need to first delete the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Service software fro
9. k key If your connecting device has WPS functionality you can press and hold the WPS button on the R206 Z for 5 seconds all 3 LEDs will flash simultaneously then any WPS enabled device can connect without requiring the network key Congratulations you now have internet access via Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi whenitis powered on 5 When you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z If required this default automatic network connection can be changedtoa manual connection via the web Ul of the device via Wi Fi or a USB cable you can access the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi Fi desktop icon if you have installed via USB or by typing either http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your web browser You can change settings and check the device and network status from this browser page Mobile Wi Fi web UI application screen Navigation tabs Select Mobile Wi Fi Storage SMS or Account view Navigation bar Select an area within each view Current network panel Status of mobile broadband network connection 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 Default password is admin Note Every window in the Mobile Wi Fi web r 1 Mobile Wi Fi gy UI applica
10. m your computer From the Windows Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs XP or Programs and Features Windows 7 Remove the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Service Re attach your Mobile Wi Fi device to your computer using the USB cable and the software will re install No connection can be opened 2 Wait a few minutes and try to connect again This is most often a temporary problem If the problem persists please try the steps below Close the application window and then re open it Re start your Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device and connecting devices 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 mobile network operator is selected in the drop down menu Check the device is set to automatically connect to the network In roaming the device is setup to not automatically connect 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 a Preferred option set it to an Only option Click Save to save your change If you are using a VPN Virtual Private Network contact the administrator of you
11. nt folder or Draft folder all messages in that folder are selected This is useful if you want to delete multiple messages It is not possible to forward multiple messages In the Settings area you can select or de select the SMS preview in the Mobile Wi Fi view The SMS view has six options on the Navigation bar covering all messaging functions Inbox Write Sent Draft Settings and Help By default the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device will re direct your browsing session to the Mobile Wi Fi web UI application screen when new SMS messages are received This setting can be changed via the message preview option within the SMS Settings area Mobile Wi Fi SMS Account Choose language Logout 6 Inbox Write Sent Draft Settings Help Inbox 1 Home network Mobile number F Date From Messages Signa ail Wednesday August 447 please call me when you have a minute 15 2012 16 19 00 Status Connected 7 Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 10 19 Total volume 3 06MB SMS help Up 160b s Your Inbox shows all your received Please ensure you regularly delete w Down 160b s messages If you want to reply to a any unwanted messages message click on the message New messages will also show on the subject home screen by default If you wish to EE Battery Status 90 You can also forward single switch off message preview you can messages and delete multiple do so by selecting settings above and Qe Wi Fi Status messages by
12. r VPN 13 Hints Resetting the device back to factory values and tips While the device is switched on press and hold down the WPS and power buttons together for 3 seconds The device will now be reset to factory settings including SSID passwords and Wi Fi security settings 14 Hints and tips Using the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app on iPhone iPad iPod Touch smartphone tablet Download the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi Monitor app from the App Store in iTunes or the Android Market Google Play Click on the app icon Sample monitor screens show below Tablet iPad iPhone smartphone Mobite Wi Fi Monitor Mobite Wi Fi Monitor VodafoneMobileWiFi 725B70 9 afl Connected vodafone UK HSPA 6 Network Wi Fi Battery Level iia E p vodafone UK HSPA 1 VodafoneMobileWiFi 725B70 00 Usage As At 1 40 GB Indicative Data Used 09 02 12 05 34 49 3 0 Connected Connected Received di iray aani EA E E E Received 1 5968 Indicative Data Used 09 02 2012 To view additional settings switch to the web application for your Mobile Wi Fi device Web Application Usage As At 1D Glossary Bearer EDGE GPRS GSM Home network HSPA HSPA HSUPA 3G 3G broadband Roaming SIM WPA2 16 Communication method used for data transport over the mobile network eg 3G Broadband HSPA 3G etc An enhancement to the GPRS bearer offering higher speeds although not as fast as 3G
13. selecting one or more switching Message Preview to off messages and pressing the 7 appropriate button Compan ted eeyeCea a t Mobile Broadband Wi Fi Router SMS Account Help Status Wi Fi Settings Router settings Inbox Account details Hel SIM PIN Management MAC Settings DHCP Settings Write SMS Account type Diagnostics Mobile Broadband Security Settings NA Sent Device Controls c DMZ Settings Drafts About Mobile Broadband Advanced Settings Support Network Online support Account view Note The options that are displayed on the Navigation bar are dependent on the account type selected The Account view has three options on the Navigation bar Account details Account type and Help Your account type should be determined automatically by the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi device to match the inserted SIM card Depending on the network operator prepaid users may have the option to top up their account and check their prepaid balance via this view Mobile Wi Fi SMS Account Choose language Logout 6 Account details Account type Help Account details gt Home network Account details Mobile number To view your Vodafone account details you must log in at http Awww vodafone co uk myaccountlogin Signal il If you do not already have an online Vodafone account you may register for one now af Status Connected 9 Register Network vodafone UK HSUPA Time connected 00 11 05 Total volume 3 06MB a Up Ob s w Down Ob s MT
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15. twork is can access the internet You are continually shown try moving to I successfully connected to the internet other physical location nearer a I pen a oreen tick appears pect or higher up and check l I 3 Call customer services to check that I data services and roaming are I enabled on your account I ee a ee al Current network panel Note In addition to the Current network panel there are drop down panels for Battery status percentage charge battery time remaining Wi Fi status and Connected devices devices currently connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi R206 Z 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 device status below Roaming network is shown at the top of the panel when you are roaming on another operator s network or Home network Mobile number Shown if permitted by your network operator Signal More bars indicates better mobile broadband network signal For best performance position the device so 3 or more bars are displayed with 3G HSUPA coverage in the Network field Status Tick when connected to network Cross when not connected Network Name and bearer of currently connected network Time connected For current connection to network Total volume Approximate cumulative data usage Up Down Approximate connection spee
16. xpand Universal Serial Bus Controllers Right click USB Mass Storage Device and select Uninstall If your devices are not reloaded select Scan for Hardware changes from the Action menu Cannot open Mobile Wi Fi web Ul application window The following things may prevent you from opening the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi web Ul application window by double clicking the desktop icon if you have installed via a USB connection or entering the address http VodafoneMobile wifi or http 192 168 0 1 into your web browser Your computer already has a connection via an ethernet LAN cable Your computer already has a connection via a different Wi Fi network You must be connected to the R206 Z via Wi Fi or via USB cable to access the application window You may be using a VPN Virtual Private Network Unplugging the LAN cable exiting your VPN and checking that you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi Fi SSID network may solve the problem 11 Hints and tips Note If you can see the application window in your browser you can find more hints and tips in the Help area Selecting the Help option on the Navigation bar in any view and then Diagnostics in the Menu bar may help you to identify a problem This area also shows information that may be required if you need to contact Support at your mobile network operator Select Support from the Menu bar for mor
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