How To: Activate A T-Mobile MiFi

Purpose: Activating a T-Mobile MiFi for a user.

Step 1: Grab a T-Mobile MiFi & SIM card (remember to look at the back of the MiFi. T-Mobile ones look like this:)

 

Step 2: Sign into TMobile and click Devices

Step 3: Type the SIM card # directly into the search bar and click it to open it.

Step 4: Click Edit


Step 5: Fill out the correct fields (example below.) Click Ok to confirm the change. 

Note: Device ID is the name of the user you’re issuing the MiFi to.

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Step 6: Power on the MiFi > plug it into your computer > on the MiFi, click Access internet (USB & Wi-Fi) > Open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.1 or http://my.mifi/  

Step 7: Click the arrow under Wi-Fi

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Step 8: Enter the admin password (In the Mifi, go Settings > Advanced Settings to find the temporary admin password) Once entered, it will prompt you to change it. 

Step 9: Once the admin password is changed, go to Primary Network, change the following, and click Confirm:

  • Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter the MiFi’s phone number, use periods instead of dashes (ie. 352.123.4567)
  • Password: Locate the password in Keeper under Mifi User Password (2024)

Step 10: Navigate to Settings > Advanced > Continue

Step 11: Locate the APN Settings > Edit > click where it says fast.t-mobile.com > click Add APN > enter iot.t-mobile.com > Save Changes

Outcome: The user’s MiFi should be ready to go.