It works like a cell phone with a built-in wireless router: A wireless signal is broadcast by towers all around the country, which are received by the MiFi® 5580/500 LTE. You can access LTE networks for faster connectivity, uploads and downloads.
Connect up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices and one tethered via USB to the Internet at once – laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles can connect at faster speeds using LTE technology. You don’t need any wires, phone lines, satellite dishes, modems, or other wireless routers. Just turn it on and you can surf anywhere you receive a signal. The MiFi® 5580/500 LTE is backwards compatible to 3G networks, ensuring reliable connectivity when you need it most.
1. Unpack your MiFi® 5580/500 LTE.
2. Insert the battery in to the MiFi® 5580/500 LTE.
3. Your MiFi® 5580/500 LTE may arrive fully charged and ready to go. If not, just plug it into an electrical outlet using the wall charger to recharge the battery (you can also recharge the battery by using your computer’s USB port, although this will take longer).
4. Turn on the device by pressing and holding the Power button until the screen lights up.
5. After the power up sequence Press OK to select Menu and display the Menu screen.
6. Use the navigation buttons to scroll to the Wi-Fi option and press OK to select More and display the Wi-Fi screen.
7. Press OK to select More and display your Wi-Fi name and password.
8. If you’re using a computer, open the list of available networks to find the MiFi® 5580/500 LTE (if you’re using a different Wi-Fi enabled device, consult the user’s manual for instructions on connecting to a wireless network).
9. Select the NetZero network (SSID,) and enter the password key information to connect to the MiFi® 5580/500 LTE.
To activate it, make sure every other network device (i.e. LAN Ethernet cable) has been disconnected and the USB Stick has been unplugged, then simply complete the following steps:
1. Unpack your MiFi 5580/500® LTE.
2. Insert the battery in to the MiFi 5580/500® LTE.
3. Your MiFi 5580/500® LTE may arrive fully charged and ready to go. If not, just plug it into an electrical outlet using the wall charger to recharge the battery (you can also recharge the battery by using your computer’s USB port, although this will take longer).
4. Plug your device into your computer using the USB cable, in the same location you would plug in the USB Stick.
5. Turn on the device by pressing and holding the Power button until the screen lights up.
6. After the power up sequence, the device will automatically connect your computer to the MiFi 5580/500® LTE.
1. Wait for the next monthly data allotment to be credited. Your monthly data allotment will be credited when your next billing period begins. For example, if your billing date is on January 5, the monthly data will be credited to your account every 5th of the month. There are also other options available if you would like to use the service before the next billing period begins.
2. Top-up Data. A data top-up can be used within 15 minutes of purchase and is valid for 30 days. You can purchase additional data increments depending on your service plan subscription. Click here to log in to your Account page and view available top-up options.
3. Upgrade monthly service plan. Upgrading your monthly service plan will provide you with additional data within 15 minutes of the order. Your account will be credited the additional data amount for the remainder of the current billing period. When the next billing period begins, your account will be credited with the data amount for the upgraded service plan. Click here to log in to your Account page and view available options for upgrading your monthly service plan.