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A compact wireless router used as a mobile hotspot

MiFi is a line of compact wireless routers produced by Novatel Wireless that act as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. The MiFi can be connected to a mobile phone (cellular) carrier and provide internet access for up to 5 devices. The MiFi works at a distance up to 10m or 30ft distance and will provide internet or network access to any WiFi enabled PC, Apple Mac, Linux, Android or peripheral device.
(source wikipedia)

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What happens if two networks have the same SSID and password?

Related to this question: What happens if 2 wifi networks (run by different people) have the same SSID? BUT in my case both WiFi have the same password. I have two cases to consider: If they are broadcasting in the same location, what will…
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Using a MiFi via WDS

I have a Huawei R201 MiFi connected to the internet, and I'd like to use its internet connection even from devices that don't have WiFi, so I grabbed a wireless router I had lying around and configured WDS so that it'd connect to the MiFi, and this…
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Where can I get a USB connector without the data pins?

I'd like to find a way to use USB to charge my MiFi device. Right now the standard USB connection turns on the 3G connectivity but does not charge at the same time. Meanwhile if I use the wall charger which came with it the WiFi hotspot is active…
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tracking Huawei Mifi Model online

Okay, i'm going to try and explain as best as can. I want to be able to track my Huawei Mifi device with my phone (using maps) from any location even if I leave the device at home or in the office (provided the device is broadcasting a wifi…
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USB Networking via a Huawei 3G device EC5805 MIFI

I want to connect my MiFi through the available USB connection that I enjoy in Windows, OSX 10.5, and Mint. So far, all YDL 6.1 has done is laugh at my attempts to use the USB option in netman. I did have the device recognized in fileman, and the…
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Reverse Tether Verizon MiFi

I use the MiFi in the office for laptop internet use since our network doesn't have a wireless router. However, this prevents me from seeing the office network, shared servers, etc when I need them. I'm thinking about reverse tethering the…
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Not MiFI, but similar?

I already have MiFI but due to some reasons that I can't explain, WiFi isn't good enough for me, I need to connect via RJ45. So I'm wondering if there is any device that takes my 3G enabled SIM and allows me to use a LAN/RJ45 connection? Many…
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How to troubleshoot frequent WiFi disconnection from MiFi router?

I recently upgraded from a HUAWEI E153 USB modem to a E583C mobile WiFi router. The device grants my other devices Internet access through wifi perfectly, until I get located in my present office. Between five to thirty minutes, my dependent…
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Setting up a wireless network with Verizon MiFi

I am trying to set up a home network. I live in a location without cable internet so I have a Verizon MiFi card. I have a few laptops at the moment and they each connect through the card but I want to set up an Ubuntu 10.10 server and see if I can…
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How to access a device by hostname through Jetpack/MiFi?

I have a Verizon Jetpack Mi-Fi device, which behaves as a wireless router. Connected to it are three clients: A Windows laptop whose hostname is windows1. IP address from the Jetpack is 192.168.1.2. A Windows laptop whose hostname is windows2. IP…
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Huawei E586 MiFi modem- Is it possible to set up client to client links on this device?

I am using E586 as a home hub. I can connect my laptop, desktop and digital tv unit OK and all can access WAN fine. I would like to access my digital tv unit from my laptop. I can see the dhcp allocated ip address for the digital tv unit but when i…
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How can I share a printer in Windows over a MiFi router?

We're running an event in a couple of weeks and will need to set up a small ad hoc office. We're planning on using a MiFi for our light internet use (mostly email and updating the event's website). If possible we'd also like to share access to a…
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How do I direct some traffic to my Mifi and other traffic to my work wifi?

My work blocks some personal sites and technical blogs. I have a Mifi that I use it to check these sites. I use the Windows Wifi picker to change between my work wifi and my personal mifi. It gets annoying because I lose connection to some work…
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Where can I get a MiFi device?

I'm looking into getting a MiFi device. Where can I purchase one?
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4G Mi-Fi hotspot : unlocking a hotspot will increase speeds?

Brief background of question: I have Alcatel MW40-0B46 Mifi 4G hotspot device . Initially it was locked for 'Airtel' carrier. It was getting halted very often (even after trying obvious things such as changing place to find better network,…
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