With the Pocket WiFi on, take off the back cover and find the reset button. More help topics Restoring a Pocket WiFi to factory settings Log into the online dashboard and delete any unwanted messages.

If the message indicator light on the Pocket WiFi flashes, this means the inbox is full.

If you reach this limit you won’t receive any more until you’ve freed up some space.

There’s only space to store 20 messages (both sent and received).

Once you’ve logged in, click the ‘ SMS’ tab.Ĭlick ‘ Inbox’ to view your text messages. If you’ve never changed the password, enter ‘ admin’ which is the default.

Connect the Pocket WiFi to your computer using the Micro USB cable and then click on the short cut icon on your desktopĮnter your admin password in the top right hand corner of the page and press the ‘Login’ button.

Go to the web address in the web browser of a device connected via Wi-Fi to your Pocket WiFi or.

On older models, you’ll see an envelope icon on the screen. If your Pocket WiFi has been sent an SMS, the message indicator on the front of the device will display a green light. When you’ve finished using your Pocket WiFi, press and hold the power button until the display clears to switch it off. You can repeat steps 3 to 8 connect additional devices if needed. Your device should now be connected and ready for use. These are the default security settings that the device comes with.Įnter your Pocket WiFi's network password/key in the password field. If your device asks for a network security setting, select ‘WPA’ if using the Pocket WiFi or ‘WPA2’ if you’re using the Pocket WiFi Pro, Extreme or 4G. Select the network name (SSID) for the Pocket WiFi from the list. If you're connecting a Windows or Mac computer, try these links: If you're connecting a phone or tablet you bought from us, check our device guides for Wi-Fi instructions. Search for available Wi-Fi networks on the device you’re connecting. The coverage bars on the top left of the screen show how strong the mobile network signal is. Allow up to 90 seconds for all this to happen.Ĭheck the Pocket WiFi screen and make sure you see ‘Voda AU’, ‘Vodafone AU’ or Vodafone AU R’ as this indicates you’ve got service. It’ll then go through its start-up sequence, connecting to the mobile network and starting Wi-Fi. The screen on the front will light up and display the Vodafone logo. If it isn’t, hold down the power button for 3 seconds. Finding your WiFi network name and password You’d be using a Local Area Network (LAN), instead of Wi-Fi, so it should automatically connect. Note: You can also connect a computer to it using the Micro USB cable included. Remember to look for the network name and use the security key from Step 2, above.Ĭheck out the guide below for connecting devices to your Pocket WiFi if you run into trouble.

Once charged, turn it on by holding down the power button until it lights up.Ĭonnect your Wi-Fi devices to the Pocket WiFi, as you would any other Wi-Fi signal, using your device’s Wi-Fi setting/application. You’ll see a charge indicator on the screen. Plug it into the wall socket and charge it fully before switching it on.

Be careful not to push out the smaller SIM, it can cause damage to your Pocket WiFi if you attempt to use it. Note: All pocket WiFi models take a full-size SIM (the larger SIM you can push out). Insert the SIM (1), then insert the battery (2) and replace the back cover (3). You’ll see the WiFi Key and SSID engraved on the back of the device. You'll find the details on a label underneath the battery. Make note of the Wi-Fi details (these are case-sensitive): Push the release button on the back to unclip the back cover.

Use your fingernail to unclip the back cover from the bottom corner.

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