AT T MF985 Velocity 2 WiFi Hotspot Router Instruction Manual

MF985 Velocity 2 WiFi Hotspot Router
Instruction Manual

MF985 Velocity 2 WiFi Hotspot Router

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AT &T Velocity® 2

Set Up Your Velocity 2
Install the Battery

1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the battery.
3. Replace the back cover.

Insert a microSDXC™ Card (optional)

1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the card tray.
2. Pull out the card tray. Place the microSDXC card on the tray, as shown. Carefully slide the tray back into place.

Charge the Battery

The battery is recharged. To recharge, attach the USB Type-C™ cable to your Velocity 2 and connect it to either:

• A wall socket, using the wall charger (fastest option), or
• The USB port on your laptop.

Notes:

• Supports up to a 128 GB microSDXC card.
• The SIM card is preinstalled in your Velocity 2.

File Sharing
If a microSDXC card is inserted in your Velocity 2, you can share files on it via Wi-Fi or USB connection.
Share Files via Wi-Fi

1. From the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager, click File Sharing in the navigation menu.
2. Click Settings > Wi-Fi Only.
3. Click Apply.
4. Click File Browser to access files on the microSDXC card.

Share Files via USB

1. From the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager, click File Sharing in the navigation menu.
2. Click Settings > USB Only.
3. Click Apply. You must connect your Velocity 2 via USB to access files.

Note: To change sharing mode from the home screen of your Velocity 2, tap Settings > File Sharing > Share Mode and select an option.

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Connect to the Internet

Turn On Your Velocity 2
Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
Connect Your Laptop or Other Wi-Fi Devices

1. Find your hotspot’s network name in your device’s list of available wireless networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi network name (e.g., ATT-WIFI-XXXX), and then select Connect or Join (may vary by device).
3.  Input the Wi-Fi network password.
4. Launch your browser.

Notes:

• The home screen of your Velocity 2 displays the Wi-Fi network name and password.
• If needed, press the Power button to wake your Velocity 2, and then press and hold the unlock icon.

Guest Wi-Fi
Provide one-time access to your mobile hotspot with a second (Guest) network and password.

1. From the home screen of your Velocity 2, tap Wi-Fi > Guest Wi-Fi Network > Turn On.
2. The current (default) Guest Wi-Fi network name and password appear. Tap OK. Users can now connect using the Guest Wi-Fi network name and password.

Notes:

• A maximum of ten devices total (split between the Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks) can be connected simultaneously to your mobile hotspot.
• The Guest Wi-Fi network is turned off when your Velocity 2 is restarted.

AT&T Wi-Fi Manager

Change advanced settings, such as the Wi-Fi network name and password, the maximum number of devices, and more, using the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager.

1. On a connected device, open a browser and enter http://attwifimanager.com or  http://192.168.1.1 in the address field to go to the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager.
2. Enter the login. (The default login is attain.)

Connect WPS Devices
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect WPS-enabled devices without entering the Wi-Fi password.

1. Press and hold the WPS button on the top of your Velocity 2.
2. Tap Pair with Main Wi-Fi.
3. Press the WPS button on the wireless device that you want to connect to the mobile hotspot.
   Your Velocity 2 and the wireless device will find each other and pair.

Change the Wi-Fi® Network Name and Password

1. From the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager, click Settings in the navigation menu.
2. In the Main Wi-Fi Network or Guest Wi-Fi SSID section, click on the Network Name (SSID) or Password field and enter the new information.
3. Click Apply.

Note: If you change the network name or password, you will need to reconnect your other devices to the mobile hotspot.

Block/Unblock Devices
To prevent a device from connecting to the mobile hotspot, you can add it to the hotspot’s blocked list. You can unblock the device at any time.
Block Devices

1. From the home screen of your Velocity 2, tap Wi-Fi > Connected Devices.
2. Tap the name of the device you want to block. (You may need to scroll down to find it if there are many devices connected.)
3. Tap Block.
4. Tap OK to confirm.

Unblock Devices

1. From the home screen of your Velocity 2, tap Wi-Fi > Connected Devices > Block List.
2. Locate the name of the device, and tap Unblock.
3. Tap OK to confirm.

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