Vodafone Pocket WiFi 4 4G

Vodafone Pocket WiFi 4 4G

Mac OS Sonoma

I can't turn on my Vodafone Pocket WiFi 4 4G Mac OS Sonoma

Cause 2 of 3: Your router isn't assembled correctly

To turn on your router, it needs to be assembled correctly.

Solution: See how to assemble the router correctly.

Step 1 of 24

Remove back cover

Turn the back of your router towards you. Take hold of the bottom right corner of the back cover and remove it.

Step 2 of 24

Insert SIM

Slide the cover for the SIM holder upwards and open it.

Step 3 of 24

Insert SIM

Turn your SIM as illustrated next to the SIM holder and place it in the SIM holder.

Step 4 of 24

Insert SIM

Close the cover and slide it downwards to lock it.

Step 5 of 24

Insert battery

Place the battery in your router (left side first), matching the battery contacts with the router contacts, and press the battery into place.

Step 6 of 24

Replace back cover

Place the back cover on your router and press it into place.

Step 7 of 24

Turn on your router

Press and hold On/Off until your router is turned on.

Step 8 of 24

Establish a connection to the internet

Do the following on your computer: Click the network icon.

Step 9 of 24

Establish a connection to the internet

Click Other Networks.

Step 10 of 24

Establish a connection to the internet

Click the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 11 of 24

Establish a connection to the internet

You'll find the password and name of the Wi-Fi hotspot on the inside of your router.

Step 12 of 24

Establish a connection to the internet

Key in the Wi-Fi password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Join.

Step 13 of 24

Start configuration of your router

Open an internet browser on your computer and go to 192.168.8.1

Step 14 of 24

Start configuration of your router

Key in the default password for the router web interface and click Log In.

Step 15 of 24

Start configuration of your router

You'll find the logon information on the inside of your router.

Step 16 of 24

Start configuration of your router

Click Next.

Step 17 of 24

Start configuration of your router

Click Agree.

Step 18 of 24

Select setting for update of router software

Click Continue.

Step 19 of 24

Change name and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot

Follow the instructions on the screen to change name and password for your router's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 20 of 24

Change name and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot

Click Next.

Step 21 of 24

Enter new password for the router web interface

Follow the instructions on the screen to change password for your router's web interface.

Step 22 of 24

Enter new password for the router web interface

Click Finish.

Step 23 of 24

Enter your PIN

If your SIM is protected by a PIN, click the field next to "PIN Code" and key in your PIN.

Step 24 of 24

Enter your PIN

Click Save.

1 Remove back cover

Turn the back of your router towards you. Take hold of the bottom right corner of the back cover and remove it.

2 Insert SIM

Slide the cover for the SIM holder upwards and open it.
Please note that your router only supports micro SIMs.
Turn your SIM as illustrated next to the SIM holder and place it in the SIM holder.
Close the cover and slide it downwards to lock it.

3 Insert battery

Place the battery in your router (left side first), matching the battery contacts with the router contacts, and press the battery into place.

4 Replace back cover

Place the back cover on your router and press it into place.

5 Turn on your router

Press and hold On/Off until your router is turned on.

6 Establish a connection to the internet

Do the following on your computer: Click the network icon.
Click Other Networks.
Click the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot.
You'll find the password and name of the Wi-Fi hotspot on the inside of your router.
Key in the Wi-Fi password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Join.

7 Start configuration of your router

Open an internet browser on your computer and go to 192.168.8.1
Key in the default password for the router web interface and click Log In.
You'll find the logon information on the inside of your router.
Click Next.
Click Agree.

8 Select setting for update of router software

Click Continue.

9 Change name and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot

Follow the instructions on the screen to change name and password for your router's Wi-Fi hotspot.
For security reasons, it's recommend that you change your router's default password.
Click Next.

10 Enter new password for the router web interface

Follow the instructions on the screen to change password for your router's web interface.
For security reasons, it's recommended that you create a new password instead of using the default password.
Click Finish.

11 Enter your PIN

If your SIM is protected by a PIN, click the field next to "PIN Code" and key in your PIN.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Click Save.

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