This information applies to both Premium SIM cards and older Standard SIMs
Using your FreedomPop Infomark Photon LTE hotspot is as easy as one, two, three. Power the device on, locate the WiFi network, then enter the default password.
If you're using the Data Only SIM with your hotspot
The Infomark Photon LTE is a GSM unlocked hotspot, which means it can be used with a SIM card. Insert your FreedomPop SIM card.
1. Turn the device off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the SIM Card into the slot, with the gold plated side facing down. When fully inserted, you'll hear a click.
5. Reinsert the battery.
7. Replace the battery cover
8. Turn on the device.
Start by turning the hotspot device on. Then, once the home screen lights up, hold the power button until the device begins to reset. You may have to hold the power button for 8 seconds or more. Wait until the reset completes, and then move on to the next step.
Step 2: Locate the WiFi Network
On your laptop or desktop, click on the list of available WiFi networks. Locate the hotspot's network (it will typically be named “Infomark Photon LTE-” and some odd set of numbers), and click on it. You will then be asked for the WiFi network's password.
Step 3: Enter the default password
When you first get your hotspot, the default password is "freedompop". We recommend that you change the password immediately after setup, for better security.
If the password "freedompop" is not working, please factory reset the hotspot by pressing and holding a paper clip into the hole located on the back of the device.
Then try to connect to the network again. Once the device has been reset, the default password "freedompop" should work without a problem. You can now use your device to receive an internet connection, however we recommend that you move on to the next step and change your WiFi password.
How to change your WiFi password
After you have connected to the WiFi network, you will be able to edit your device settings. It’s important to change your WiFi network password so no one nearby will be able to easily guess the default and connect to your hotspot. Make sure you are connected to the Infomark Photon LTE network when you complete these steps.
Step 1: Open a web browser on the computer that is connected to the Infomark Photon LTE. Any web browser (Safari, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) will do. In the browser's web address bar type in "192.168.1.1". Please note: You do not need to add www. or .com to this address. Just type in “192.168.1.1”.
Step 2: This will pull up the device utility: the website that let’s you manage the settings on your hotspot. You will then be asked to log into an administrative account, to make changes to your hotspot. The login password is "admin".
Step 3: Click on Settings from the options on the left side of the screen.
Step 4: Then click the WiFi tab.
Step 5: From here you can change your WiFi password to whatever you like.
For additional information, review the Infomark PDF User Guide.
How to set a preferred network
To ensure that your device is connection to the proper network, you may want to set it to "LTE, 4G, 3G, 2G". This means your device will connect to the 4G network whenever it’s available and if 4G is not available, the device will connect to 3G. If 3G is unavailable, it will connect to 2G.
You will need the device utility for this once again. Make sure you are connected to the Infomark Photon LTE network when you complete these steps:
Step 1: Open a web browser on the computer that is connected to the Infomark Photon LTE. Any web browser (Safari, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) will do.
Step 2: In the browser's web address bar type in "http://192.168.1.1". Please note: You do not need to add www. or .com to this address. Just type in “http://192.168.1.1”.
Step 3: Login to the administrative section with the password "admin".
Step 4: Click on Settings from the options on the left side of the screen.
Step 5: Then click Mobile Network.
Step 6: From here, select LTE, 4G, 3G, or 2G.
Now, you should be able to use your hotspot device without issue. If you have any additional questions, please click here to learn how to get in touch with us.