Franklin T9 Mobile Hotspot User Manual

Charging the Battery

Before using your mobile hotspot, ensure that the battery is fully charged. Use the charger that came with your device.

• It normally takes 3-5 hours to fully charge the battery, depending on your power sources and device status.
• Insert the small end of the USB cable into the micro-USB charging port on the right side of the hotspot.
• Plug the charging adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and active connection time.

Get Ready

• Ensure you are in an area covered by T-Mobile.
• Make sure the device you are trying to connect to your Hotspot has its Wi-Fi (wireless network connection mode) turned on.

Power up the Hotspot

• To turn your hotspot on or off, press and hold the Power Button on the front of the device for at least two seconds. [power-symbol]

Main Screens

Your Hotspot has a series of screens that allow you to view device information and system alerts. Press the Power Button (Navigation Key) to cycle through the following:

• Home screen, Device menu guide (Switching every 3 seconds)

  [Screen displays: LTE signal, Wi-Fi icon, battery level, T-Mobile logo]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

• Data usage display

  [Screen displays: Cycle ends May 31, 6.23/20GB]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

• Wi-Fi Name display

  [Screen displays: Wi-Fi Name: Franklin T9 XXXX]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

• Password display

  [Screen displays: Password: XXXXXXXX]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

• Web Admin URL Guide display

  [Screen displays: Settings & Info, http://mobile.hotspot]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

• Back to Home screen

  [Screen displays: LTE signal, Wi-Fi icon, battery level, T-Mobile logo]

  Press [power-symbol] quickly

Connecting to Your Hotspot

• Turn on your Hotspot and your Wi-Fi enabled device.
• Open the Wi-Fi application or controls on your laptop or Wi-Fi capable device that you want to connect to your Hotspot.
• Find your Hotspot's Wi-Fi name and enter your password to connect to the internet. Note: Your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password appear on the Hotspot LCD display.