Advanced Configuration Guide
Vodafone Mobile Broadband Hotspot
Vodafone MiFi 2352 October 2009
Version 1.3
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1.8 USB Mode Setup
To use the Vodafone Mobile Broadband Hotspot in USB mode, you must install the software
and drivers that are contained in the Vodafone Mobile Broadband Hotspot device. This
software will install automatically when you connect your device to a computer using a USB
cable – just follow the on-screen instructions.
This section contains the following information:
System Requirements
Windows Installation and Connection
Mac Installation and Connection
System Requirements
To use this device as a tethered USB modem with the Vodafone Mobile Broadband
software, you need:
A computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista™ (SP1 recommended), Windows®
XP SP2 (SP3 recommended) or an Apple Mac running Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or above
(10.5.6 or above recommended)
At least 100 MB free disk space and 256 MB RAM
USB 2.0 port
Windows Installation and Connection
In USB modem mode, the Vodafone Mobile Broadband Hotspot is connected to the PC with
the USB cable, and the device acts as a modem. This is a single-user mode, and you
cannot use WLAN connections.
For more information, go to www.support.vodafone.com and review the Vodafone Mobile
Connect PC software section.
➊ Use the microUSB cable to attach the Vodafone Mobile Broadband Hotspot to a USB
2.0 port on your computer with the supplied USB cable. The Vodafone Mobile Broadband
Hotspot will turn on automatically.
Note: Only the LED on the power button will light. WLAN is disabled in USB Modem mode.
NOTE:
➋ Your computer operating system automatically recognises the Vodafone Mobile
Broadband Hotspot as a USB device.
➌ The Vodafone Mobile Connect installation program resident on the hotspot starts
automatically. After a successful installation, the Vodafone Mobile Connect will start and will
prompt you to connect to the mobile network.
Note: The first time you plug your device into a PC the software Installation should start
automatically, and proceed to set up your device as a modem. If for some reason the setup
