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MiFi Web User Guide

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Sign in to your MiFi's web manager at 192.168.8.1 to change Wi-Fi settings, manage devices and more.

Sign in to the web manager

First, connect your laptop or computer to your MiFi's Wi-Fi network.

  1. Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.8.1.
  2. Enter the device administrator password. The default password is admin.
MiFi web manager sign-in page with a router password field and a Log In button
MiFi web manager sign-in page

Read the home screen

The home screen shows your MiFi's status:

  • Network status, including signal bars, 4G or 3G connection and speed statistics.
  • Wi-Fi status and the number of connected devices.
  • Options to change the language, see SMS status, log out and restart the device.
MiFi web manager home screen showing the 4G signal, connection speeds and three connected devices
MiFi web manager home screen

Change your Wi-Fi name and password

  1. Go to Wi-Fi Settings > Wi-Fi Basic Settings.
  2. Change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) or Wi-Fi password and save your changes.
Web manager Wi-Fi Basic Settings with Wi-Fi name, security mode and Wi-Fi password fields
Wi-Fi Basic Settings in the web manager

Turn data roaming on or off

  1. Go to Network Settings > Mobile Network > Internet Connection.
  2. Turn data roaming on or off.

See roaming for rates while you travel.

Web manager Internet Connection page with switches for Mobile data, Data roaming and Auto-select network
Internet Connection in the web manager

Choose the mobile network mode

For the best performance, keep this set to Auto.

  1. Go to Network Settings > Mobile Network > Mobile Network Searching.
Web manager Mobile Network Searching page with preferred network mode and network search mode set to Auto
Mobile Network Searching in the web manager

Manage connected devices

  1. Go to Devices.
  2. Online devices lists the devices connected now, with each device's name, connection time and MAC address. Turn internet access on or off for each device.
  3. Offline devices lists devices that connected before. Delete a device to make it request access again the next time it connects.
Web manager Devices page listing online and offline devices with an Internet Access switch
Devices in the web manager

Send and read text messages

  1. Go to Tools > SMS.
  2. Use SMS Conversation to read, write and manage messages, and SMS Settings to change how messages are handled.
Web manager SMS Conversation page listing messages
SMS Conversation in the web manager

Check your balance and buy data add-ons

The MiFi USSD menu, *600#, lets you buy data add-ons and check your bundle balance.

  1. Go to Tools > USSD.
  2. Enter *600# and follow the menu.
Web manager USSD page with the Check Services command box
USSD in the web manager

Change the maximum number of users

Up to eight devices can use your MiFi at once.

  1. Go to Advanced > Wi-Fi > Advanced Settings.
  2. Change the maximum number of users, from 1 to 8. The default is 8.
  3. You can also change the Wi-Fi sleep time here.
Web manager Wi-Fi Advanced Settings with Wi-Fi sleep time and maximum access number fields
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings in the web manager

Turn on guest Wi-Fi

  1. Go to Wi-Fi Settings > Guest Wi-Fi.
  2. Set how long guest Wi-Fi stays on, its Wi-Fi name (SSID) and its password.
Web manager Guest Wi-Fi page with switch, duration, Wi-Fi name and security fields
Guest Wi-Fi in the web manager

Set up the Wi-Fi extender

The Wi-Fi extender connects your MiFi to another Wi-Fi network and extends its coverage.

  1. Go to Network Settings > Wi-Fi Extender > Wi-Fi Extender Settings and Connection.
  2. Turn on the extender and choose the Wi-Fi network to extend.

When the extender is on and set up, your MiFi uses that Wi-Fi connection first.

Web manager Wi-Fi Extender Settings page
Wi-Fi Extender in the web manager

Need more help?

Visit any bmobile Customer Service Centre, call 824-8788 and choose Option 1, or dial *100 from your bmobile number.

More MiFi guides: MiFi Quick Set-Up Guide and MiFi HiLink App Guide. See MiFi plans for plans and prices.