3G Mobile Hotspot RF-MFH2 User Guide
3G Mobile Hotspot Contents Important safety instructions ....................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 Features................................................................................................. 5 Package contents ..................................................................... 5 Best Buy Connect......................................................................
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Important safety instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
16 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Additional safety instructions • Avoid storing your hotspot in extreme temperatures. • Store your hotspot in a dry and clean environment. • Do not place any labels on your hotspot because a label could alter the sensitivity of the antenna. • Do not force the power cord into the micro USB port.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 • Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive object to contact the battery terminals. • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping your hotspot or the battery. If hotspot or the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect damage, take it to a service center for inspection. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the 3G mobile hotspot (MiFi® RF-MFH2).
Components # 1 2 3 4 5 Item Reset button Description Resets your hotspot to the factory defaults. See “Resetting your hotspot” on page 17. Battery compartment Insert the battery into this slot. See “Removing the tab and charging the battery” on page 8. (power button) and LED Press to turn your hotspot on or off. The LED indicates power, battery, and roaming activity. See “Power button LED” on page 7. Micro USB port Plug the A/C charger into this port.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Power button LED LED color Not lit Blue Green Red Amber LED behavior — Description Your hotspot is not turned on. Solid Your hotspot is turned on and roaming. Solid Your hotspot is turned on and the battery is fully charged. Your hotspot is turned on and in hibernate mode. Your battery is critically low. Blinking Blinking Solid Blinking The battery is charging. Your hotspot has experienced an error. Reset your hotspot to the factory defaults.
System requirements • For Wi-Fi connection, a device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, or Mac OS® X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 • 40 MB hard drive space • 128 MB of memory (RAM) Using your hotspot for the first time Removing the tab and charging the battery Before you use your hotspot for the first time, you need to install and fully charge the battery (at least four hours). To remove the tab and charge the battery: 1 Turn your mobile hotspot over so the bottom is facing up.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 4 Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into a power outlet. Charge for at least two and a half hours (four hours recommended). Caution: Use only an approved charging accessory to charge your mobile hotspot. Use of an incompatible charger may cause damage to your hotspot and void the warranty. Note: For tips and safety information about battery usage, see “Important safety instructions” on page 3.
Connecting to your hotspot using Wi-Fi You can connect as many as five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. To connect to your hotspot using Wi-Fi: 1 2 3 4 Note: Disconnect your mobile hotspot from the power supply before starting activation. Tip: The default network name (SSID) for your mobile hotspot is Best Buy Connect xxxx Secure. Your SSID and 11-digit network key are printed on the back of your hotspot. (The xxxx are the last four characters of your hotspot’s MAC address.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Customizing settings For customization refer to the Comprehensive User Guide posted on www.RocketfishProducts.com and also accessible on your hotspot under Device Settings. To connect to MiFi Device Settings: 1 Open your Web browser and enter http://bestbuyconnect.mifi or http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar, and press Enter or Return. 2 At the top of the page, click the link to download the Comprehensive User Guide.
2 Enter admin in the Login box in the upper right corner, then click Login. 3 Click Password in the menu bar. The Password section opens. 4 Type the current password in the Current Password box. The default password is admin. 5 Type your new password in the New Password and Verify New Password boxes. 6 Click Apply. Note: Record your new password. If you forget your password, you have to reset your hotspot before you can use the Web browser interface again.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Setting up a temporary hotspot You can set up a secure temporary hotspot to let a maximum of five devices access your hotspot at one time. When set up a temporary hotspot, your hotspot generates a temporary network name and network key that you can use to let others connect to your mobile hotspot without having to change the security settings on your secure profile. To set up a temporary hotspot: 1 Click Wi-Fi on the menu bar, then click Wi-Fi Profile.
Maintaining • Do not apply adhesive labels to your mobile hotspot. They may cause your hotspot to overheat and alter the performance of the antenna system. • The USB connector should plug easily into your computer’s USB port. Forcing the device into a port may damage the connector. • Protect your hotspot from liquids, dust, and excessive heat. • Store your hotspot in a safe place, when not in use.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Troubleshooting Problem Limited or no service Solution • You are outside of your coverage area. • Check with your Internet provide to see if there is a problem with your account. • Move your hotspot to a different location. Walls or nearby building may be interfering with your reception. No power • Make sure that the battery is charged. Connect your hotspot to a power outlet to recharge the battery for at least four hours.
Problem Cannot remember the password The power button LED constantly blinks amber The hotspot is frozen or “locked” The hotspot SSID does not appear in the device’s Wi-Fi network list 16 Solution Enter the default password located on the label on the bottom of your hotspot. OR Reset your hotspot to the factory defaults. See “Resetting your hotspot” on page 17. Reset your hotspot to the factory defaults. See “Resetting your hotspot” on page 17. Reset your hotspot to the factory defaults.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Resetting your hotspot Caution: When you reset your hotspot, all settings revert to the default values, including your password and any security settings you may have configured. To reset your hotspot: 1 Make sure that your hotspot is turned on. 2 Find the reset button on your hotspot. Reset button 3 Insert a small, pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the pin-hole that protects the reset button, then press down on the button for about 15 seconds.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Name Model Approvals Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Wireless network (dual mode) Wireless network (Wi-Fi mode) Default Network Name (SSID) Battery LED Chip set Interface type Best Buy Connect RF-MFH2 RF-MFH2 COFETEL, NOM, CDG 2.05 oz (58 g) 2.32 × 0.35 × 3.5 ins. (59 mm x 9 mm x 89 mm) CDMA 1X/EV-DO 802.11 b/g Best Buy Connect (the last 4 digits of the MAC address) Secure Size: 1150 mAh Time to full charge (AC charger):2.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 Legal notices Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC – United States) This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
Cellular Service Agreement 3G Mobile Hotspot uses a wireless digital service that is furnished by Best Buy Connect, a mobile virtual network operator ("MVNO"). The MVNO disclaims all liability of any nature to the customer and any third party, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, arising out of the customers's user of the 3G Mobile Hotspot, and customer agrees that customer shall have no claims against the MVNO of any kind with respect thereto.
RF-[model#] RF-MFH2 One-year limited warranty Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-MFH2 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product.
This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product • Products sold as is or with all faults • Consumables, such as fuses or batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
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