Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R218

Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R218

I can't turn on my Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R218 Windows 10

Cause 2 of 3: Your router isn't assembled correctly

To turn on your router, it needs to be assembled correctly.

Solution: See how to assemble the router correctly.

Step 1 of 15

Insert SIM

Open the SIM holder cover.

Step 2 of 15

Insert SIM

Place your SIM as illustrated next to the SIM holder.

Step 3 of 15

Insert SIM

Slide your SIM into the SIM holder.

Step 4 of 15

Insert SIM

Close the SIM holder cover.

Step 5 of 15

Establish a connection to the internet

Click the network icon.

Step 6 of 15

Establish a connection to the internet

Click the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 7 of 15

Establish a connection to the internet

You'll find the password and name of the Wi-Fi hotspot on the back of your router.

Step 8 of 15

Establish a connection to the internet

Click Connect.

Step 9 of 15

Establish a connection to the internet

Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Next.

Step 10 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Open an internet browser.

Step 11 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click the address bar and go to http://vodafonemobile.wifi

Step 12 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click the field below "Enter current PIN code" and key in your PIN.

Step 13 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click Submit.

Step 14 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click Login and key in your password for your router.

Step 15 of 15

Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Click Login.

1 Insert SIM

Open the SIM holder cover.
Place your SIM as illustrated next to the SIM holder.
Slide your SIM into the SIM holder.
Close the SIM holder cover.

2 Establish a connection to the internet

Click the network icon.
Click the name of your Wi-Fi hotspot.
You'll find the password and name of the Wi-Fi hotspot on the back of your router.
Click Connect.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and click Next.

3 Establish a connection to your router's web interface

Open an internet browser.
Click the address bar and go to http://vodafonemobile.wifi
Click the field below "Enter current PIN code" and key in your PIN.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by calling customer services on 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Click Submit.
Click Login and key in your password for your router.
The default password is admin.
Click Login.

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