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<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Set-up your own Mobile Wi-Fi. Your new wireless modem sends out a Wi-Fi signal so that you can connect to the internet without the need for wires. Your modem can link multiple devices at any one time, for example your laptop, iPod touch, iPad or Nintendo DSi.
Getting started. First of all, you’ll need to insert the SIM and battery into your modem. Now connect your modem to the this icon will appear. To get an idea charger and plug it into the mains or of how long the battery can last when the USB port on your PC.
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<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Get your modem working. Press and hold down the Power on/off key for 2 seconds. The modem will automatically connect to the Three network and turn on the Wi-Fi signal. Once connected, you’ll see the digital display show the icons explained on the next page (typically this takes 60-...
Getting to know your modem. Wi-Fi connections. Shows the number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your modem. Internet connection. Shows you’re connected to the internet. SMS inbox. Shows any unread messages in your dashboard inbox. Battery charge. Shows battery charge level. Network.
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<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print SSID and WIFI Key. Your modem is password protected You can change either the SSID with unique codes so that no-one else (modem name) or the WIFI Key can use your Wi-Fi connection.
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Accessing your dashboard from a PC or Mac. There are two ways to access the dashboard from a PC and one You’ll need to be connected to from a Mac. your Mobile Wi-Fi to access and use the dashboard. This is free to From a PC or Mac do and won’t use up any of your Enter the URL http://3.home/...
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<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Getting to know your dashboard. Your new wireless modem has an online Your dashboard has a user name and dashboard to help you manage your password to make sure that no-one Three account.
Your Mobile Broadband Full details of what these number to use when SMS Inbox to icons mean can be found in sending messages or view and send ‘Getting to know your modem’ calling Customer Services text messages (see page 5 of this guide) Mobile Wi-Fi English 075751234567...
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<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Accessing your dashboard from an iPod touch or iPad. Open the Safari browser. Enter the URL http://3.home/ in the browser bar. Add shortcut for the dashboard to the home screen by touching the icon on the bottom toolbar and selecting...
Resetting modem settings. If you’re experiencing any issues connecting to your modem we suggest that you reset it. To do this and return it to its default settings, turn on the modem, use a pin and press and hold the ‘Reset’ button for 5 seconds. The ‘Reset’...
<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Frequently asked questions. How long does it take to charge What is the Wi-Fi signal the battery from flat? strength like? When charging with a mains charger it To get the best signal strength try to takes a maximum of 2 hours when not in position the modem near a window and...
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Can other people use my Does the Wi-Fi modem work on Mac, Linux or Windows 7 connection? computers? The Wi-Fi modem has WPA encryption as standard with a unique WIFI Key Yes, Wi-Fi works with most Wi-Fi enabled password so no-one can use it without devices.
<224mm> PANTONE Green C: For positional purposes only – Do NOT Print Help and support. If you need answers or you have a problem, have a look at our website – there’s lots of info and advice on getting the best out of your Mobile Wi-Fi. Visit Three.co.uk/wifihelp If you can’t get online and you have a Three phone call us free on 500 or you...