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The Novatel MiFi 2200 is, without a doubt, one of the most important weapons in a mobile road warrior’s fight against dis-connectivity. By combining a WiFi router with a 3G EVDO Rev. A data connection from Sprint or Verizon Wireless, the MiFi 2200 creates a portable WiFi hotspot that serves data to up to five WiFi devices at the same time. And, thanks to its on-board user-upgradeable operating system, the MiFi 2200 has just been blessed with its first firmware update. The update allows the MiFi 2200 to enter “always on” mode when its plugged into a power source.
One of the gripes we had with the MiFi was its battery-saving strategy to go into hibernation after a period of inactivity. Sure, it saves battery life, but there’s no need for it when the MiFi is drawing on external power. This new update makes sure your MiFi will always be ready to answer your need for wireless data when it’s plugged into the wall.
Here’s a list of new features included in the update:
- Nintendo DS and BlackBerry Curve supported
- Always-on mode when plugged into a power source
- International roaming has been perfected
- New Admin page enhancements
- Roaming indicator fixed
- Sprint Only mode added
- DHCP IP class A, B and C now supported
- WiFi channel now defaults to “Auto”
If you have a MiFi 2200 (the CDMA variant used by Sprint and Verizon), you’ll do well to upgrade. The upgrade is available through the Sprint MiFi’s web-based admin page. The Verizon MiFi requires that you download the latest version of the Windows Verizon Access Manager from vzam.net (Mac version not yet available) and run the update utility. More detailed upgrade instructions can be found here.
[Via: EVDOinfo]
About The Author
Will Park
Will hails from The City of Angels - Los Angeles, California. He spends his time playing with his numerous gadgets and looking forward to seeing what future holds for mobile technology. An avid promoter of a fully "digital" life, he promotes the widespread adoption of truly mobile, paper-less living. He dreams of the day when he can go completely digital. No more snail mail, paper receipts, bound books, notepads/spiral notebooks, credit cards, hard currency. He's a digital warrior - fighting for the converged life. He is an idealist and a realist - he has a perfect view of what the world should be but knows that the world is not perfect. Can we ever hope to see Will's dream become reality? We'll see...
