Travel Vision 4G WiFi Connect MiFi / WiFi Dachantenne inkl. Router (2024)

FAQs

Does MiFi work without cell service? ›

Cellular signal is necessary for MiFi devices to work.

MiFi is a portable WiFi solution that uses a cellular network to create a local WiFi connection. The main difference between WiFi and MiFi is that MiFi uses a portable device to run while WiFI needs a router that is plugged into a mainline using an ethernet cable.

In some cases, your wireless service provider may have failed to add the MiFi service plan to your account or activate the device properly. Reset your MiFi device if you experience frequent connection problems or you forget the password. Resetting the MiFi device restores the device's original default settings.

First, connect to your MiFi router. Go to the WiFi settings on your product. At the bottom of the MiFi router or underneath the battery hatch, you'll find the name of the network and the password. Enter these to make a connection.

Cost-effectiveness: Mobile hotspots are a good choice because they don't come with monthly fees or contracts. You can purchase a pay-as-you-go portable router data plan SIM card that will provide you with uninterrupted service while you roam.

Plus, since hotspot devices have powerful antennas and bigger batteries, you can keep your mobile phone available and charged. (Hotspot devices must be paired with a Hotspot data plan.)

MiFi devices typically support nano or micro-sized SIM cards. Ensure the SIM card's physical size matches the slot on your MiFi device. Data Plan Compatibility: Some carriers may block the use of phone SIM cards in MiFi devices as part of their terms of service.

MiFi devices offer several advantages, including portability, easy setup, multiple device connectivity, flexibility, and security. However, they also have some disadvantages, such as limited data usage, dependence on cellular networks, limited battery life, and cost.

A MiFi device is a small router or hotspot that typically works over a cellular connection, using network data to get you a Wi-Fi connection for laptops, tablets, and other devices. The term “MiFi” originated with the MiFi series of mobile hotspots that were first manufactured by Novatel in the late 2000s.

How much does a MiFi cost? ›

MiFi costs anywhere from $10 to $100 per month for a data plan, depending on what plan you need.

Many people broadcast it into their homes or businesses via a router connected to a fiber-optic network like Verizon Fios or through a fixed wireless access (FWA) point like Verizon 5G Home Internet. But if you're somewhere that doesn't have Fios or FWA, you can use a MiFi hotspot.

Connect the MiFi device to a pc, open a browser and type 192.168. 8.1 as the URL. Put the word “admin” for both the username and password. Now go to Settings, Change the credentials and click finish.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows new wireless clients (devices) to be added without having to enter any wireless credentials (network name, password/key); the wireless client must support WPS.

Connect the MiFi device to a pc, open a browser and type 192.168. 8.1 as the URL. Put the word “admin” for both the username and password.

Check the 4G router signal light

If the power signal light is always on, it is also an abnormal phenomenon. At this point, we may wish to check the broadband line connected to the device, and consider switching to another network cable to reconnect.

From your device's web browser, go to http://my.mifi. Click Sign In in the top-right corner then enter the Admin Password and click Sign In. Note: Ensure that your device is connected to the MiFi 8000 Wi-Fi network. For more information, please see the Connect Devices to Wi-Fi or Connect PC or Mac to Wi-Fi tutorials.

Access via the Web Interface

(or the IP address 192.168. 1.1) into the URL address field.