Tech PostsWindowsHow To Configure and Setup Your Reliance JioFi 4G MiFi Device August 28, 201651774 views0Share By IG ShareTable of ContentsNote: If you buy something from our links, we might earn a commission. See our disclosure statement. ToggleIntroduction to the Reliance Jio 4G MiFi Device Reliance JioFi 4G MiFi Device Specifications:Step 1: Buying the DeviceConnecting to the JioFi 4G MiFi DeviceSteps to Configure and Change the JioFi 4G Mifi Device PasswordConnecting Jio Mifi Device as USB Router on PC’sIntroduction to the Reliance Jio 4G MiFi DeviceReliance Jio is a (relatively) new entrant in the Indian Telecom space with Pan India 4G license for both VoLTE and Data. Apart from releasing Lyf branded smartphones, the company also released a MiFi device. Branded as JioFi, the device costs ₹2899 (Now 1999 after launch or approximately $43.18). The device is currently being offered with 3 months of free and unlimited phone plus 4G Data (Valid Till December 31st, 2016). Reliance Jio is currently offering free sim cards to certain branded phones like Asus, Panasonic, Samsung, LG and others. The JioFi device also comes with a free data sim. The configuration steps are fairly simple. In order to know how to configure and setup your Reliance JioFi 4G Mifi device, read along.Also Read: How to Prevent Your JioFi MiFi Device to go onto Standby ModeAlso Read: How to make 4G VoLTE Calls using the JioFi MiFi deviceAlso Read: How to configure a Cloud WiFi Storage using the JioFi MiFi device Reliance JioFi 4G MiFi Device Specifications:512 Mb / 2 GB Ram (Jiofi or JioFi 2)Connectivity: FDD: LTE (2300/1800/850MHz)Support for VoLTE 4G CallsIEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz compatibleConnect up to 31 Devices and 1 USB TetheringBattery Capacity: 2300 MahConnectivity: A micro sd card slot, micro USB port, and a full sized sim card slotProduct Dimensions of 85.0*55.0*16.0mm Jio Battery PackStep 1: Buying the DeviceIn India, you can go to any Reliance Digital or Mini stores to buy the device. You would need the following documents for processing your new SIM card connection.1 Passport Size Photograph1 ID local ID Proof (Locally to the State where you want the connection)1 Adress Proof (Optional)Completed form with customer signature (To be done by the Reliance Digital Outlet)Post Launch, you can now use your Aadhar Card for verification. Do note that you need to have a local Aadhar card (Statewide).Once completed, you will receive the Reliance JioFi device and a Data Sim card. There are no extra charges for the Data Sim Card. Once completed, you need to wait for 24-48 hours for device activation. In our case, it took 24 hours for the device to get activated. You will receive 2 SMS’s from Reliance Jio. They are as follows:Step:1 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Jio. We have received your application for a new connection. Your order number is NO00000XXXXX. Thank you, Team JioStep:2 Dear Customer, Your Jio Number 7019xxxxx is now ready for Tele-verification. To activate both voice & data services, dial 1977 from your Jio number. To activate data services only, dial 1800-890-1977 from any number. Kindly keep documents submitted for Jio connection ready for your reference. Thank you, Team JioStep:3 As soon as you receive the second message, call the toll free number at 1800-890-1977 and complete the Tele-verification process. You might need to dial a couple of times to get through to the customer care.Once all the steps are completed, you will get a final SMS notification that your connection has been activated.Connecting to the JioFi 4G MiFi DeviceOnce your device is activated, turn on the device using the hardware power button. The device comes with a built-in SSID preset. For some reason, Reliance Jio team does not want you to change the default password due to security reasons. If you are a PowerUser, go ahead and change it. You can retrieve the device password details by removing the battery. See below:Once you connect to the device wifi connection using the password given, you can start browsing the web. The internet speed currently varies from location to location. In our case, we got the following results: Speed in Kolkata Speed in BangaloreThe download speed is average, but the upload speed is definitely good compared to the Airtel 4G network.Steps to Configure and Change the JioFi 4G Mifi Device PasswordLogin to http://jiofi.local.html/ with the default username and password “Administrator”Go to Setting>WiFi to change the Default SSIDGo-To Setting>WiFi>Password> To change the Default PasswordGo To Setting>User Management> To change the Default Admin PasswordThis device also supports for VoLTE 4G Voice and Video calls using an Android or iOS device. Read here to know how to make calls using the Jio MiFi device.Connecting Jio Mifi Device as USB Router on PC’sSince there is only 1 USB port, you can use only 1 PC or Laptop at a time. The rest needs to connect via. WiFi. As per the original specifications, USB Tethering in JioFi is also mentioned support for 1 device explicitly. When the device is connected via. USB to a Windows PC (or Mac), it will both charge the device as well as give you internet access. Users can use both USB tethering and WiFi access simultaneously.I hope this was useful. Share your feedback with us. Do let us know your Jio 4G Speeds in the comment section below. Happy surfing! Affiliate Disclosure: Faceofit.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Share What's your reaction? Excited 1 Happy 0 In Love 0 Not Sure 0 Silly 0
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