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T-Mobile Sonic™ 4G Mobile ® When connecting to your new Mobile HotSpot for the first time, you will need the default SSID and password located on the label beneath the back cover. It is recommended that you change your SSID, Wi-Fi password, and T-Mobile ®...
GeT STarTed This guide helps you get started. For additional information, please review the following options: On your T-Mobile HotSpot Admin page, click User Manual, My T-Mobile, or T-Mobile Forum. Get in touch, free of charge: Just dial 611 from your T-Mobile phone or call 1-800-937-8997.
Table oF conTenTS Service Overview ........1 Postpaid Monthly Overage-Free ....1 Mobile Broadband Data Plans ......2 No Annual Contact Plans No Annual Contract ....... 3. Introducing your T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot ........ 6 ..........7 Indicators SIM Card & Battery .......
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T-Mobile HotSpot Admin ..... 15 ..........15 Access ......16 Change SSID Name ......17 Change Wi-Fi Password ..17 Change HotSpot Admin Password ... 18 Locate Mobile HotSpot Phone Number .... 18 Log Out of HotSpot Admin Page Text Messaging ........
Service overview T-Mobile offers postpaid monthly-overage free Mobile Broadband data plans and No Annual Contract Mobile Broadband data plans. Postpaid Monthly Overage-Free Mobile Broadband Data Plans* A Monthly Overage-Free data plan is ideal if you frequently connect to the Internet and transfer data, such as sending and receiving email, downloading pictures, music, videos, and so on.
No Annual Contract Plans A No Annual Contract plan is ideal for those who want the same network performance as a Monthly Overage-Free data plan, but do not want to sign up for a long-term contract. With a No Annual Contract plan, you can: Get a Mobile Broadband Pass online when and where you need it for the amount of time...
no annual conTracT To sign up for No Annual Contract plan and get a Mobile Broadband Pass, please follow these steps: Step1 Make sure your SIM card is in your Mobile HotSpot Make sure that the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is inserted in your Mobile HotSpot.
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Activation will require T-Mobile to re- establish your connection. Once you receive a text message from T-Mobile that your Mobile HotSpot has been activated (an envelope indicator will appear on your Mobile HotSpot’s display), open a new Web browser window on your computer to continue.
Step 5 Purchase a Mobile Broadband Pass After you have registered your account, you will need to purchase a Pass before you can access the Internet. By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement.
inTroducinG your T-Mobile ® Sonic™ 4G Mobile HoTSpoT T-Mobile’s Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot acts as your personal mobile broadband HotSpot and goes where you go, allowing you to securely connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, all while enjoying blazing 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G network.
Indicators Indicates that Wi-Fi is enabled and how many devices are connected. Indicates that the Mobile HotSpot is connected to data service. Network signal strength. Indicates that your Mobile HotSpot is on the HSPA, HSPA+, or 3G high speed networks. Indicates that your Mobile HotSpot is on the 2G high speed network.
SiM card & baTTery Your SIM card comes pre-installed in your Mobile HotSpot. If you need to remove or re-install your SIM card, do the following: 1. Press and slide the back cover of your Mobile HotSpot toward the bottom of the device and then lift the cover away.
3. Slide the SIM card into or out of the SIM card slot, as shown. Align the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment and press the battery into place. Replace the back cover. MeMory card Your Mobile HotSpot does not come with a microSD memory card.
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1. Press and slide the back cover of your Mobile Hotspot toward the bottom of the device and then lift the cover away. 2. Remove the battery and then gently press the memory card into the memory card slot until it clicks into place. 3.
baTTery & cHarGe It is recommended that you fully charge your Mobile HotSpot’s battery before use. Charge using a wall outlet On your Mobile HotSpot, insert the small end of the charger into the charging port. Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet.
power Press and hold the Power key to power your Mobile HotSpot on or off. connecTion You can easily connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet using your Mobile HotSpot. You have three connection options: Up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices via Wi-Fi One device via the USB cable Combination of the above...
Connect via Wi-Fi 1. On your Mobile HotSpot, remove the battery cover. 2. The default SSID and password are located on the label beneath the back cover. Write them down, you will need them to connect. 3. Replace the battery cover and then power on your Mobile HotSpot, if necessary.
3. Click Run AutoRun.exe or click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If your system does not launch the installation automatically, navigate to My Computer > Mobile HotSpot > AutoRun.exe or double-click the drive exposed on your desktop and double- click AutoRun.exe.
T-Mobile HoTSpoT adMin Access 1. Connect your computer to your Mobile HotSpot via Wi- Fi or using the USB cable. 2. On your computer, open a browser window and enter http://mobile. HotSpot or double-click the T-Mobile HotSpot Admin icon on your desktop, if installed. 3.
12. In the New Password and Verify Password fields, enter your new HotSpot Admin page password. Note: Your password can be a maximum of 15 characters, but cannot contain: , “ : ; & \ < > + % ? 13.
Change Wi-Fi password 1. Connect your computer to your Mobile HotSpot to access the T-Mobile HotSpot Admin page. 2. Click Settings. 3. In the Name (SSID) field, enter a new SSID, if desired. 4. Click Next. 5. Enter a new password. 6.
Locate Mobile HotSpot phone number 1. Connect your computer to your Mobile HotSpot and access your T-Mobile HotSpot Admin page. 2. The phone number is listed in the top navigation bar and is also under Device Information on the Home page. Log out of HotSpot Admin page 1.
message and click Send. TroubleSHooTinG Network security The wrong Wi-Fi/ key mismatch error SSID password was entered. Verify that you are using the correct password or reset your Mobile HotSpot to the factory settings and use the default SSID and password.
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Data connection 1. Verify that you failed/no Internet are successfully access connected to your Mobile HotSpot. 2. Move to an area with good signal strength. 3. Local network access or the target server may be experiencing problems. Retry data request. 4.
Reset to factory default settings Resetting to factory default settings will reset your Mobile HotSpot to the default SSID, Wi-Fi password, and HotSpot Admin page password. The default SSID and Wi-Fi password are located on the label beneath the back cover of your Mobile HotSpot. 1.
addiTional inForMaTion Wi-Fi: Device will not transition between Wi- Fi and the cellular network. Devices using wireless connections may be vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to access data and software stored on the device. Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all data sent by or to you through the network, regardless of whether or not data is received.
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usage does not apply to Mobile Broadband Plan megabyte allotment; international rates apply. No Annual Contract Mobile Broadband Plans: Does not require a commitment to a long-term contract. Mobile Broadband Pass required to use service. Service available for time period and/or usage amount provided by Pass.
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