Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router setup & security

1. Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router login and password

To login to your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router, Open the web browser and type-in the default IP Address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar
You should now see the router login page with 2 text fields where you can type a username and a password
The default username for your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router is blank and the default password is admin
Hit "Login" and you should see the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router control panel

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router default login

(Remember, you must be at home and connected to home WiFi to do this)

And no need to get your breathing rates high in case you have changed the username / password of Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint and forgot them, as you can just reset the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router by press-and-hold the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Quick links:

http://192.168.1.1	Open link

Default username for Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint:	blank
Default password for Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint:	admin	COPY

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Since security of a network is vital, the first and foremost task is to change the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router Default Login and Password to something more personal and secure.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router Password Tips:

Choose a complex and hard-to-guess password for your Novatel Wireless which only you can remember

It should be something personal, like &ilostmyvirginity@30, so that you'll never forget it. Ever

Protect it

The amount of protection directly depends on the password complexity, and the effort taken to protect that password on your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router.

Usability first

Give Password for your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router that you can remember (usability first). Of course, you can build a strong hash password with special characters, numbers, Greek, and Latin. But ultimately you'll end up writing it on a sticky and putting it on the router, which defeats the purpose. Here is an example $lasttriptovegas0916

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3.Change Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Default WiFi name (SSID) and WiFi Password and enable Network Encryption

Another small suggestion (as it has no impact on security), is to change the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Default WiFi name (SSID) as it will make it more obvious for others to know which network they are connecting to.

Look for Network Name (SSID), this is the WiFi name of your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router. Do not use your name, home address, or other personal information (since this isn’t a Facebook status!) in the SSID name. (No Mr.Paul&Princy) A few funny WiFi name suggestions: I’m cheating on my WiFi!, FBI Surveillance Van #594 (scares away stupid criminals), Lord of the Pings ...

Once you enter the name for your network, you have to enable WPA2-PSK encryption on your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router. That’s the strongest encryption standard available for home networks.

Enter a new WPA Pre-Shared Key / WiFi Password – this is the password that you will use to connect to your home WiFi. Keep it to 16-20 characters (please!) don’t use the same password that you used for Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router login!

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4.Update router firmware in Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint and turn on Automatic Updates

Router software often contains critical bugs and security vulnerabilities; Check if your router has known vulnerabilities

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Its important that you turn on Automatic Firmware updates and always keep your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router up-to-date. To turn on Automatic updates, Login to your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router and look for the section which contains Automatic updates and turn it "ON"

And even if the router has auto-update, check every now and then to make sure it is actually working, and the router firmware is up-to-date. If your router manufacturer hasn't released any updates to the firmware in the past 3-5 years, consider upgrading to a "newer" router

5.Security is a continuous process

Just keep in mind to change the passwords often or at least once in every 6 months! on your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint You don't want the safety you have worked so hard for to fail just because of ignorance, negligence, or casual laziness! Time for a bulletin on the fridge, folks! We can remind you though? Enter your email below! Nope, we are not spammers!

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router Reset instructions

How to Reset the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router To Factory Default

To reset Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router,

Turn on the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router
Look for the reset button. Few routers have a tiny hole and few others have a reset button.
Press the Factory reset button with a straightened paperclip pin or something that gets through the tiny hole, and hold it for about 15 seconds! (till you see all the lights flashing)
The Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router will reboot automatically. the unit has been reset and is ready to use. You can start from Step 1 in this guide to set it up.

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Password Does not Work

Passwords find a way to not work! Or, in most cases, users find a way to forget them! In either case, look up the How to Reset the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router To Default Settings section

Forgot Password for Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router

Incase if you have changed the default username and password of Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint and forgot it, please see How to Reset the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint Router To Default Settings section

How to boost Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint WiFi and fix connectivity issues

1.Place the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint in a perfect spot

The perfect spot does it all; be it romance or your router! To avail the best signal and network connectivity, make sure you keep your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router visible and not facing the wall or behind the curtains

2.Find a Good Wireless Channel Instead of Auto on your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router

Auto-channels might fail you once in a while; believe that you’re smarter than the Novatel Wireless router! Find a seamless wireless channel instead of what the router finds automatically. This would ensure that your signal doesn't interfere with that of your neighbors.

If you’re running a Windows-based PC, you can see what channels neighboring Wi-Fi networks are using.

Press Start > type “cmd”. Open Command prompt
In command prompt type netsh wlan show all

You will see a list of all wireless networks and the channels being used in your vicinity. instead of using “Auto” for the control channel, Pick the channel that has the lowest interference

3.Check the frequency of Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint

Check if Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint has dual-band, the most commonly used band would be 2.4GHz; however, switching to 5GHz would bring out better results! It depends on your device though; if you’re running an old lad, you might have to switch back to the conventional

4.Hardwire gaming consoles / media streamers into your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint instead of WiFi

Gaming consoles/media streamers work better when connected through Ethernet cable of Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint; in fact, as you might not be moving your TV all over the house, why connect it to the Wi-Fi at all? The Gaming consoles / video streaming devices flood the network with data. This means that if possible, you should consider hardwire (using Ethernet cable) the devices that tend to consume a lot of bandwidth. Although this can sort of defeat the purpose of having wireless networks, it can actually help your overall network speed of Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint if you can hardwire the bandwidth hogs.

5. Reboot Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint on schedule

Here's something important to note! On schedule, folks, reboot your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint router! Though routers are built to constantly be running at all times, simple tweaks like regular power cycling (a fancy way of saying, unplugging the power cord and shoving it back up) helps with most issues. Rebooting your Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Sprint can fix Internet connection problems, improve slow moving connections, and resolve wireless issues altogether. Try unplugging your Novatel Wireless modem on a quarterly basis to stay proactive (Never reset; always reboot router)