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MiFi is a brand of
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that acts as a mobile
Wi-Fi hotspot A hotspot is a physical location where people can obtain Internet access, typically using Wi-Fi technology, via a wireless local-area network (WLAN) using a router connected to an Internet service provider. Public hotspots may be created by ...
device. In many countries, including
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, and
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, Inseego Corp. (previously known as Novatel Wireless) owns a
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on the "MiFi" brand name; in the
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, mobile operator
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owns the "MiFi" trademark. Novatel Wireless has never offered an official explanation for the origin of the name "MiFi"; it has been suggested that it is short for "My Wi-Fi". A MiFi device can be connected to a
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and provide
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for up to fifteen devices. Inseego Corp. introduced the first MiFi device in the United States in May 2009. In the UK, Hutchison 3G's "MiFi" is a similar product from
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with the same name.


MiFi brand name

Novatel Wireless owns a registered
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on the "MiFi" brand name in the U.S. (including
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), and a number of countries worldwide:
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, Canada,
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,
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,
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,
Hungary Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning much of the Pannonian Basin, Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and ...
,
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,
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, the
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, and
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. The notable exception is in the UK, where mobile operator 3 owns the "MiFi" trademark. In
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the Mi-Fi trademark is owned by Mi-Fi Networks Private Limited.


Devices


Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200

* Limited to five Wi-Fi clients such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia players; with the exception of manually editing the device’s configuration file to allow more clients. * May be connected to a computer via a micro-
USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard, developed by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), for digital data transmission and power delivery between many types of electronics. It specifies the architecture, in particular the physical ...
connection, though doing so disables the Wi-Fi networking, converting the device into a traditional single-client modem. (However, CNET described a tweak to charge the device over USB while maintaining its functionality.) * Includes a
GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based hyperbolic navigation system owned by the United States Space Force and operated by Mission Delta 31. It is one of the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that provide geol ...
unit, which is usable on some networks like
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and not on others like Verizon. * Uses 3G data network (CDMA 1xEVDO RevA).


Novatel Wireless MiFi 23xx series

Same functionality as 2200, plus: * Accepts
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for in-device shared media storage. * Uses 3G data network (Mini 2352: SUPRA/PATHS 900/1900/2100 MHz, MiFi 2372: SUPRA/PATHS 850/1900/2100 MHz; both support GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz).


Novatel Wireless MiFi 33xx series

Same functionality as 23xx series, plus: *
Linux Linux ( ) is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an kernel (operating system), operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically package manager, pac ...
-based MiFi OS with widgets: ** Messages: perform
SMS Short Message Service, commonly abbreviated as SMS, is a text messaging service component of most telephone, Internet and mobile device systems. It uses standardized communication protocols that let mobile phones exchange short text messages, t ...
-based messaging actions such as reading, writing, sending, and receiving SMS messages ** Data usage: track MiFi data usage in home and
roaming Roaming is a wireless Wireless communication (or just wireless, when the context allows) is the transfer of information (''telecommunication'') between two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor, optical fiber or oth ...
networks ** GeoSearch: leverage the GPS functionality of the MiFi to display a map of the local area, search the local area, display the search results on the map ** Weather: fetch weather data for the current and defined locations ** MiFi DLNA Server: start, stop, and configure the MiFi DLNA server


4G mobile hotspot devices

The Las Vegas
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2011 saw the introduction of two new 4G-capable MiFi devices from Novatel: *
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featured the 4510L model, which will connect to Verizon's LTE 4G network, expected to support 5–12
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download and 2–5 Mbit/s upload. * Sprint featured the MiFi 4082, a
WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) is a family of wireless broadband communication standards based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards, which provide physical layer (PHY) and media access control (MAC) options. The WiMA ...
version. Both devices maintain
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with existing 3G networks. Other features include: * MiFiOS with widget support *
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slot *
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receiver * Four-hour battery life * Front panel status display using
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technology. The front panel display shows battery, signal strength, and number of connected devices. The difficulty of viewing such information was seen as a major shortcoming of earlier MiFi devices.


5G mobile hotspot devices

In November 2019, Vodafone Qatar and Inseego Corp. together launched the Gulf region’s first commercially available 5G mobile hotspot, 5G MiFi M1100. *Connects up to 16 devices simultaneously (15 by Wi-Fi plus one by USB or Ethernet) *Power optimization features
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technology and high-capacity battery


Non-Novatel wireless devices

A number of providers other than Novatel provide personal hotspot, "MiFi"-like services: * Alcatel One Touch Link Y800 sold through EE in the UK *Dongler DL9255 - supports GSM and WiFi-Bridging connectivity *
D-Link D-Link Systems, Inc. (formerly Datex Systems, Inc.) is a Taiwanese multinational manufacturer of networking hardware and telecoms equipments. It was founded in 1986 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. History Datex Systems was founded i ...
DIR-457/MyPocket * Freedom Spot Personal Hotspot * Goodspeed mobile hotspot supports 3G/ 3.5G * Huawei E5 E5830 (Series), E585, E586 with
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and Chinese market E5805 using
CDMA2000 CDMA2000 (also known as C2K or IMT Multi‑Carrier (IMT‑MC)) is a family of 3G mobile technology standards for sending voice, data, and signaling data between mobile phones and cell sites. It is developed by 3GPP2 as a backwards-compatib ...
and ET536 using
TD-SCDMA The Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a 3G mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. UMTS uses wideband code-division multiple access (W-CDMA) radio access technology to offer greater spectral efficiency ...
* MiFi LTE nyx mobile is a mobile router 3G + 4G (LTE) launched by nyx mobile for
Telcel RADIOMÓVIL DIPSA, S.A. DE C.V., doing business as Telcel, is a Mexican wireless telecommunications company, owned by América Móvil, founded in 1984 and based in Mexico City. Telcel holds concessions to operate a wireless network in all nine g ...
. It is built using
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technology and is expected to support up to 100
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download. (Announced by June 2013 for
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*
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AirCard 781S (Sold under the name Zing by Sprint) * Option GlobeSurfer III * Packet One Networks MF230 (offered as part of their P1 ToGo plan) *
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Overdrive (Note: 4G capable; available only in the United States through Sprint) *
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M7450 *
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MF60, MF80 * JioFi is a mobile router 4G (LTE) launched in India. * Horizon has MH50 a 4G/LTE Mobile Hotspot * Horizon has MH500C a 5G Mobile Mi-Fi * Inseego 5G MiFi M1000 * HT 5G Hub * Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router


Alternatives

Mobile phones with an Internet connection can often be turned into
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi () is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for Wireless LAN, local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by ...
hotspots using a process called "
tethering Tethering or phone-as-modem (PAM) is the sharing of a mobile device's cellular data connection with other connected computers. It effectively turns the transmitting device into a modem to allow others to use its cellular network as a gateway for ...
", which is similar to using dedicated MiFi devices. The following phone families have built-in features to create Wi-Fi access point: * Android phones running Android 2.2 or later *
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devices running OS 7.1 or later *
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and
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running
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4.3 or later, and all iPhones on
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(initially released with iOS 4.2.5) *
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and Pre Plus on Verizon Wireless, with a 5GB cap *
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devices running OS 7.5 or later (and if allowed by operator) For other phones there are third-party applications to allow this: * Android running Android 2.1 or under – Wireless Tether *
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and later – requires jailbreak. * PiFi – Personal WiFi Device * S60 phones and
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– JoikuSpot *
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– WMWifiRouter


Awards

* Novatel MiFi 2200: ** Mobile Village "Mobile Star" (Portable Remote Connectivity Gear): "Superstar" Award (2009) ** Laptop Magazine Editor's Choice (2009) ** PC World "Gear of the Year" (2009) ** Mobile News "Most Innovative Product (non-handset)" (2010) * Novatel MiFi 2352: ** Plus X Award in Technology (2009) ** CTIA Emerging Technology Award (Fashion & Lifestyle Products), 1st Place (2009) ** CTIA "Hot for the Holidays" (Mobile Internet Device or Netbook) Award (2009) ** CES Innovations Award (Enabling Technologies) Winner (2010) ** Mobile World Congress "Global Mobile" Award: Best Mobile Connected Device (2010) * Novatel 4G MiFi ** Consumer Electronics Show 2011, Notebook Accessories Best in Show ** 2010 World Communication Award (WCA) for Best Mobile Device Strategy ** Mobile Village Mobile Star Award for Best Laptop or Tablet Accessory


Security issues

In January 2010, two major security holes were discovered with the Novatel MiFi 2200 which, if properly exploited, could allow a malicious user to obtain the device's current GPS location and security keys. If the malicious user were physically close enough to use the device's Wi-Fi signal, this could give access to the MiFi's 3G connection as well as any other connected devices. Novatel responded that a security patch would be available in February 2010. The popularity of MiFi devices can also be problematic for corporate network security. Corporations generally expect to control on-site Internet access: many use firewalls to reduce the risk of malware, and some enforce restrictions aimed at employee productivity. Personal mobile hotspots may provide a "back door" by which employees can circumvent these precautions.


Recall information

In May 2010, the MiFi 2372 was recalled in Canada by
Bell Mobility Bell Mobility Inc. is a Canadian mobile network operator, wireless network operator and the division of Bell Canada which offers wireless services across Canada. It operates networks using LTE (telecommunication), LTE and Evolved HSPA, HSPA+ on ...
and
Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. is a Canadian communications and media company operating primarily in the fields of wireless communications, cable television, telephony and Internet, with significant additional telecommunications and mass media ass ...
. In two documented cases, the difficulty of opening the MiFi battery compartment had caused customers to use levels of force that caused physical damage to the batteries, which then overheated. Novatel replaced the recalled units with ones that have an easier-to-open battery compartment.


Radio interference at trade shows

At two major
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s in 2010 —
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's first public demo of Google TV and the
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demonstrations at the 2010
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— keynote presentations using available Wi-Fi connectivity were disrupted by network unreliability. The problem was traced to massive radio interference, caused by the popularity of MiFi and similar devices for "
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" from the trade show floor. Apple
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said that 570 different Wi-Fi networks ("several hundred" being MiFi's) had been operating simultaneously in the
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exhibit hall.


See also


References

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