User Guide

Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi

R212

Designed
by Vodafone
Welcome
to the world of mobile communications
1 Welcome
2 Device overview
3 Getting started: Step 1
4 Getting started: Step 2
5 Mobile Wi-Fi web UI
application screen
6 Current network panel
7 Mobile Wi-Fi view
8 Storage view
9 SMS view
10 Account view
11 Device status screen
icons
12 Hints and tips
17 Glossary
Welcome The Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R212 creates a personal portable Wi-Fi
zone which allows several Wi-Fi enabled devices (for example
PCs, Laptops, Android devices including the Samsung® Galaxy
Tab, Apple® iPhone and iPad or mobile gaming devices such as
Nintendo® DSi) to share a secure mobile internet connection.
System The device is battery, mains or USB powered, and this flexibility
requirements allows the device to be positioned for best mobile coverage and
To use the Vodafone then share this coverage between several devices via Wi-Fi.
Mobile Wi-Fi R212
you need a device
Advanced configuration using a cable or Wi-Fi
with Wi-Fi capability. 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), or Windows® XP (SP3 recommended),
a computer running Linux (Wi-Fi configuration only, not cable), or
an Apple Mac running Mac OS® X 10.5 (Intel®), 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8
(all with latest updates).
Advanced configuration for smartphone / tablet users
Tip:
Apple device users should use the Safari browser to browse to
For advanced the web UI http://VodafoneMobile.wifi or http://192.168.0.1 , or
configuration, the
download the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Monitor app. Smartphone
web UI password is
‘admin’. 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 16 for sample app
screenshots.

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Device overview SIM card Status
Micro SD card
slot & reset WPS
slot display button button

Power
on/off

Tip:
To save power the Aerial Micro Aerial
display is switched off socket USB socket
socket
after 10 seconds.
The screen can be
Status Display
Wi-Fi status
Unread
displayed by briefly Bearer
and number
messages
touching the power of users
Network Battery
on/off button. signal
The screen will
also be displayed
Network
whenever the operator or
status of the device additional
changes. information

Indicative cumulative Connect Roaming

upload & download duration indicator
data volume

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/R212
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Getting 1. To prepare the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R212, you need to
started: insert your SIM (and MicroSDHC card if you are using one
for file storage and sharing) before use. Using aerials may
Step 1 of 2 improve mobile network signal reception.

Note: Once setup

is complete, when
Micro SD
connected to the R212 SIM card
via USB (and you have card
installed the software
onto your PC) you can
access the configuration
screen by clicking on
the Mobile Wi-Fi desktop Secondary
Primary aerial aerial if used
icon . if used
Alternatively, if you
are connected over 2. The device has a built-in battery, and is now ready to use -
Wi-Fi, you can enter the
following addresses into
plug it into the mains or your PC. The battery will be charged
your browser: in the background. Make sure the device is fully charged
http://VodafoneMobile.
(approximately 3 hours on mains) before using it in battery
wifi or http://192.168.0.1 mode. Please only use the supplied charger with this device.
You may want to save 3. Switch on the device by pressing and holding the power
these addresses as
button for 3 seconds. The device will go through its
favourites in your
browser so you can start-up sequence, and will automatically connect to the
access the Mobile Wi-Fi network unless a PIN code is required. Check the display for
web UI application connection status.
screen easily.

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Getting 4. The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure Wi-Fi network key
started: are engraved on the back of the device (see diagram below for
location). Use the normal Wi-Fi application on your computer
Step 2 of 2 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 network key). If your connecting
device has WPS functionality, you can press and hold the
WPS button on the R212 for 5 seconds, then any WPS-enabled
Tip: device can connect without requiring the network key.
A double tap of the
power key will show Congratulations – you now have internet access via Vodafone
the current Wi-Fi Mobile Wi-Fi.
network name and
Wi-Fi network key on Network name and key WPS button
the device display.
The Vodafone
Mobile Wi-Fi R212
will automatically
connect to the Mobile Location of
WPS button
Broadband network
when it is powered on.
5. When you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R212 via
If required, this
default automatic Wi-Fi or a USB cable, you can access the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi
network connection configuration screen by clicking on the Mobile Wi-Fi desktop
can be changed to a icon (if you have installed via USB), or by typing either
manual connection http://VodafoneMobile.wifi or http://192.168.0.1 into your web
via the web UI of the browser. You can change settings and check the device and
device.
network status from this browser page.

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Mobile Wi-Fi 1 Navigation tabs: Select Mobile Wi-Fi, Storage, SMS or
web UI Account view
application 2 Navigation bar: Select an area within each view
screen 3 Current network panel: Status of mobile broadband network
connection, battery and Wi-Fi status and connected devices
4 Content area: Content for current area
5 Context help: Context-sensitive help for current area
6 Language selection: Defaults to browser language
7 Login/Logout: For advanced configuration options. Default
password is ‘admin’
Note: Every window in 1 6 7
the Mobile Wi-Fi web
UI application has this
same standard layout. 2
Context-sensitive help
for each window is 4
3
always available at the
bottom of the window.
Sometimes an
additional Menu bar
will appear on the left
of the window.

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Current The Current network panel appears on the right-hand side of
network every screen within the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application,
with additional panels for battery, Wi-Fi and connected device
panel 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
Note: In addition to signal. For best performance position the device so 3 or more
the Current network
panel, there are
bars are displayed with 4G coverage in the Network field
drop-down panels Status – Tick when connected to network; Cross when not
for Battery status connected
(percentage charge Network – Name and bearer of currently connected network
/ battery time Time connected – For current connection to network
remaining), Wi-Fi
Total volume – Approximate cumulative data usage
status and Connected
devices (devices Up / Down – Approximate connection speed: ‘Up’ to the network
currently connected from your computer, and ‘Down’ from the network.
to the Vodafone
Mobile Wi-Fi R212).

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Mobile Wi-Fi The Mobile Wi-Fi view has four options on the Navigation bar
view covering device configuration: Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi, Router,
and Help.
IMPORTANT For an explanation on using these features either read the
We recommend that context-sensitive help on the relevant page, or consult the
you ensure that the Advanced Configuration Guide, available here:
Wi-Fi security settings www.support.vodafone.com/VodafoneMobileWiFi/R212
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.

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Storage view Storage allows you to use the Mobile Wi-Fi R212 to upload and
download files to the device, using it as a centralised storage
hub for sharing files with other users or devices using the device.
The Storage view has three options on the Navigation bar
covering storage settings: File Storage, Sharing, 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/R212

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SMS 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
Note: When you select screen when new SMS messages are received. This setting can
the checkbox in the be changed via the message preview option within the SMS
title bar of the Inbox, Settings area.
Sent 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.

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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 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.
Note: The options
that are displayed on
the Navigation bar
are dependent on the
account type selected.

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Device status The device status screen is constantly updated with the current
screen icons status of the device and network connection. If the screen is
not displayed while the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R212 is powered
on (the display is switched off after 10 seconds to save power),
briefly touch the power on/off button and the screen will be
displayed.
Sample icons and their meanings:
Note: A double tap Network signal:
of the power key will
show the current Wi-Fi connecting to network
network name and
Wi-Fi network key on excellent signal (not connected)
the device display.
The device contains a excellent signal (connected)
reset button inside the
battery compartment. unable to connect
The reset button will
set the device back
to the initial factory Wi-Fi status and number of users:
default settings.
3 users connected
This includes the
reset of the security
settings back to their
Unread messages:
original settings, which 2 unread SMS
is useful should the
secure Wi-Fi network
key be forgotten. Battery:
fully charged

discharged

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Hints The application won’t install on Windows
and tips If the software does not install, or the install progress bar keeps
looping
– From the Windows Start menu, select Settings>Control
Panel>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 Hardware
The Linux licence changes’ from the ‘Action’ menu.
information can
be found here: Cannot open Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window
www.support. The following things may prevent you from opening the
vodafone.com/ Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window by double-
VodafoneMobileWiFi/
R212 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
Note: Please only use
the correct charger – Your computer already has a connection via a different Wi-Fi
for your region – the network. You must be connected to the R212 via Wi-Fi or via
charger supplied in USB cable to access the application window
the box with the Wi-Fi – You may be using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
device. For details
about a specific Unplugging the LAN cable, exiting your VPN, and checking that
charger, contact your you are connected to the Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi SSID / network
network operator. may solve the problem.

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Hints No network can be found
and tips – 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 R212 device display or by opening
the Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window and checking the
device is connected (indicated via the green tick)
Note: If you can see the
application window in
– Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar
your browser, you can – If the device is searching for a network then ensuring the device
find more hints and tips is set to 3G Preferred in the network settings section may help
in the Help area.
– If you are roaming then click ‘Search’ to search for available
Selecting the Help networks
option on the
Navigation bar in – See if you can connect to one of the networks listed
any view, and then – Click ‘Save’ to save your change
‘Diagnostics’ in the – Contact Support, and check that data services and roaming are
Menu bar, may help you
to identify a problem.
enabled on your account.
This area also shows No connection can be opened (1)
information that may
be required if you need – Type http://VodafoneMobile.wifi or http://192.168.0.1 into
to contact Support at your browser, and check the device status (Mobile Wi-Fi>Mobile
your mobile network Broadband tab, Help on Settings bar, and select Diagnostics
operator. from the menu)
Select ‘Support’ from – This may indicate the source of the problem. You should see a
the Menu bar for more green tick in the networks panel to indicate that the device is
information and local
support contact details. connected to the mobile broadband network.

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Hints No connection can be opened (2)
and tips – 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
Note: If you want to
re-install the software – Re-start your Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi device and connecting
from the Mobile Wi-Fi devices
device, you need – Open the Mobile Wi-Fi web UI application window
to first delete the
Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi
– Select the Account tab
Service software from – Select the Account type heading in the Navigation bar
your computer. – Check that the type of account you have with your mobile
– From the Windows network operator is selected in the drop-down menu
Start menu, select
– Check the device is set to automatically connect to the
Settings>Control
Panel> Add or network. In roaming, the device is setup to not automatically
Remove Programs connect to the network. The device should prompt you to
(XP) or Programs and connect to the network via the application window.
Features (Windows 7) – Select the Settings heading on the Navigation bar
– Remove the – Select the Network entry in the Menu bar on the left
Vodafone Mobile
Wi-Fi Service – Check which option is selected. If the option is set to a
– Re-attach your ‘Preferred’ option, set it to an ‘Only’ option
Mobile Wi-Fi device – Click ‘Save’ to save your change
to your computer – If you are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), contact the
using the USB cable
and the software will
administrator of your VPN.
re-install.

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Hints Cannot connect using the WPS button
and tips – Make sure WPS is enabled by holding down the WPS button for
5 seconds on your R212 and then connecting within 2 minutes
– If required make sure you activate the WPS feature on your
connecting device
– WPS will not work with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). If you
have even just one device on the R212 network that only
supports WEP, you can’t use WPS. The default (WPA2) allows
interworking with WPS.
– Refer to the user guide of the device you are connecting to the
R212 to make sure it supports WPS.
– Make sure you haven’t switched off WPS via the web UI.

Resetting the device back to factory values

– Locate the reset button
– While the device is switched on, insert the end of a paper clip
into the reset button hole, press the button with the clip and
hold down until the Vodafone logo appears on the device
screen (approximately 5 seconds), and release the button
– The device will now be reset to factory settings, including
SSID, passwords and Wi-Fi security settings.

Reset switch inside

Micro SD card recess

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

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Glossary
Bearer Communication method used for data transport over the mobile
network, 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 data
speeds than GSM, on which it is based.
Home network The network of the mobile operator who provided your SIM.
HSPA High-Speed Packet Access bearer, enhancing 3G, including both
HSUPA (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 (Universal
Mobile Telecommunications System) is also known, is a bearer
providing higher data speeds.
3G broadband The latest enhancement to the 3G bearer.
4G/LTE The fourth-generation mobile phone service providing faster
data speeds (where available).
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.
SIM 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.
WPA2 An alternative name for the Wi-Fi network key. For Mac users the
term ‘WPA2 personal’ is used.

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The term Mobile Broadband together with the
‘birds’ design is a trademark of GSMC Limited.

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