MTN MIFI

 _{Talking about the MTN MIFI will not be complete without talking about the meaning of MIFI. So i will do a brief talk on the word MIFI. The word, WiFi, is actually a trademark of the WiFi Alliance. In addition, all products using the IEEE 802.11 family of standards equally bear the name. MiFi is a small and portable wireless device that gives its carrier a permanent Wi-Fi hotspot wherever he/she goes, thereby remaining connected to the Internet. Developed by Novatel, the MiFi device is also called ‘intelligent mobile hotspot’. Normally, one has to bank on the presence of a fixed wireless router to generate a Wi-Fi cloud over a limited area around a café, campus etc. With a MiFi device in a person’s pocket or bag, that cloud remains present everywhere the person goes. Moreover the Wi-Fi through the MiFi device cloud allows several persons to get connected at the same time, sharing the same connection.MiFi works with cellular 3G networks (mainly HSPDA and EVDO) for receiving signals that allow Internet connectivity. The device then shares that connection through Wi-Fi in a radius of 10 meters (30 feet) to to a number of Wi-Fi enabled devices, which is normally limited to 5.This brings many advantages to users, including full Internet connection (with speeds beyond 1.5 Mbps) in cars, trains, planes and even the seaside or forest - anywhere there is cellular 3G network coverage. There are a thousand and one ways to connect any Wi-Fi enabled device to the Internet through a hotspot and even more reasons to do so.MiFi also allows you to use Voice over IP technology to make free calls (or very cheap ones) both locally and internationally. You can do so using a laptop, with the different software-based VoIP applications, or through a Wi-Fi mobile phone, using any of the mobile VoIP applications.}                                          

<sub>THE MTN MIFI  MTN MiFi is a mobile, portable WiFi connectivity device from MTN Nigeria enabling the simultaneous connection of up to 5 WiFi-powered devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, etc., to the Internet.

A WiFi device can connect to the Internet through a wireless network access point or hotspot. Generally, a hotspot has a range of about 20 meters indoors. The range is higher if the environment is outdoors. MTN MiFi works at a distance of up to 10m or 30 ft. Multiple overlapping access points can cover large areas. 

To enjoy the services available with MTN MiFi, a subscriber requires one data subscription on the MiFi device with which they can connect the WiFi-enabled devices to the Internet.

A manual available on the MTN website explains how to use the portable WiFi device thus: 
A WiFi device can connect to the Internet through a wireless network access point or hotspot. Generally, a hotspot has a range of about 20 meters indoors. The range is higher if the environment is outdoors. MTN MiFi works at a distance of up to 10m or 30 ft. Multiple overlapping access points can cover large areas. 
To enjoy the services available with MTN MiFi, a subscriber requires one data subscription on the MiFi device with which they can connect the WiFi-enabled devices to the Internet.
A manual available on the MTN website explains how to use the portable WiFi device thus: Getting Started
1. Insert your SIM Card via the SIM card slot entrance at the back of your MiFi device. 
2. Connect the MiFi to a PC with the compatible data cable inside the pack 
3. Power on the MiFi by pressing and holding the power button until the light comes on. 
4. The modem is ‘’plug and play’’ and will auto install upon powering it on. However if the auto install does not work, simply double click the setup icon in the MiFi folder from your computer and wait for the software to install. Using the MTN MiFi in USB mode
1. Once installation is completed successfully, launch the MTN MiFi from the icon on your desktop to open the MTN MiFi user interface. (If you’re having problems loading the page, check your browser proxy settings; be sure to select “Automatically detect settings”) 
2. Once the user interface is launched, type the Login Password: default password is admin (you are advised to change this password for security reasons). 
3. Recharge and activate any Data plan from the Subscription page on the Interface. You can also send the appropriate keyword by SMS, to activate a Data plan. 
4. Once you receive the SMS confirmation for your data plan, you can launch a browser and connect to the Internet. Using the MTN MiFi in Wireless (Wi-Fi) mode
After you have successfully activated a data bundle using the MTN MiFi user interface, you can connect up to 5 WiFi-capable devices simultaneously to the internet. 
1. Ensure your MiFi device is powered on (press and hold the power button until the light comes on). 
2. Turn on WiFi on your computer or device and search for available wireless networks, then select & connect to the MTN MiFi E5830S (Password/key is printed behind the device). Note that you can modify the display device name (SSID) from the admin interface. After you establish a Wi-Fi connection successfully, you can start browsing the internet. Refer to the user guide manual for more information on how to manage the modem in WiFi mode How to activate the free MTN MIFI Bundle
1. Launch the MTN MiFi icon from your computer or start your Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 
2. Type the Login Password: default password is admin (you are advised to change this password to prevent for security reasons). 
3. Click on SMS at the top of the screen and send an SMS with keyword MIFI to 131. 
4. You will receive an acknowledge SMS confirming you now have 3GB of data, valid for 1 month. 
5. Now you can connect to the Internet. 
The MTN MiFi can be purchased at various MTN stores nationwide . The MTN MIFI  is N21,000.</sub>