{"id":2192,"date":"2025-04-11T02:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T02:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2025-04-11T15:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:15:21","slug":"what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mifi, How Mifi Works and How to Use It? [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u00a0comes\u00a0to accessing the internet, we tend to use\u00a0mobile data\u00a0because of the convenience it offers.\u00a0You only need to buy a data package then you can enjoy internet access at will.<\/p>\n<p>Mifi is more than just mobile data and WiFi which cannot be carried anywhere. Mifi makes your internet access much simpler due to its portable nature.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore more about what is Mifi? how Mifi works, and what is the difference between WiFi and Mifi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2279 size-full\" title=\"What is Mifi, How Mifi Works and How to Use It\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-is-Mifi-How-Mifi-Works-and-How-to-Use-It.jpg\" alt=\"What is Mifi, How Mifi Works and How to Use It\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-is-Mifi-How-Mifi-Works-and-How-to-Use-It.jpg 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-is-Mifi-How-Mifi-Works-and-How-to-Use-It-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68127ca11a5ec\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68127ca11a5ec\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#What_is_Mifi\" title=\"What is Mifi?\">What is Mifi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_Does_Mifi_Works\" title=\"How Does Mifi Works?\">How Does Mifi Works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_to_Use_Mifi\" title=\"How to Use Mifi?\">How to Use Mifi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#The_Difference_Between_Wifi_and_Mifi_Which_One_is_Superior\" title=\"The Difference Between Wifi and Mifi, Which One is Superior?\">The Difference Between Wifi and Mifi, Which One is Superior?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#Mifi_vs_Data_Package_Which_One_to_Choose\" title=\"Mifi vs Data Package, Which One to Choose?\">Mifi vs Data Package, Which One to Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#How_Much_is_the_Price_of_a_Mifi_Modem\" title=\"How Much is the Price of a Mifi Modem?\">How Much is the Price of a Mifi Modem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/what-is-mifi-how-mifi-works-and-how-to-use-it\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mifi\"><\/span><strong>What is Mifi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>Mifi is a wireless device that is smaller than a\u00a0smartphone, which loads an internet signal like WiFI and you can use it when traveling outside the house.<\/p>\n<p>Mifi is also often referred to as a portable modem because we know that <strong>computer modems<\/strong>\u00a0cannot be carried anywhere, and Mifi comes as a modem that you can use on various devices that you can put in your pants pocket.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<p>Talking about Mifi, it&#8217;s actually not much different from WiFi and\u00a0mobile data\u00a0itself.\u00a0Mifi has the same settings as a router on a computer that requires\u00a0an <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IP_address\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IP address<\/a> in order to connect to the internet network.<\/p>\n<p>When your device is connected to the Mifi network, you will get the appropriate IP address that is on Mifi.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, Mifi has one SIM Card slot and one Micro SD slot. The main benefit of Mifi is that it allows you to share a mobile broadband\u00a0network\u00a0connection with many users at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Like Wifi and cellular data, Mifi also uses a monthly or annual billing system.\u00a0However, now many internet providers offer Mifi with a quota purchase system.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Fix Unfortunately Contacts Has Stopped Error [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/fixed-unfortunately-contacts-has-stopped-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Unfortunately Contacts Has Stopped Error<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Mifi_Works\"><\/span><strong>How Does Mifi Works?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>Mifi generally still uses 3G, 4G, or 5G cellphone networks and uses these connections to create cloud or broadband hotspots. After all, if that means there&#8217;s no difference with cellular data?<\/p>\n<p>Hold on, it&#8217;s not over yet! Mifi can share its internet network with supported devices such as\u00a0smartphones,\u00a0tablets, laptops, and even game consoles.<\/p>\n<p>Mifi will give you internet access according to the payment system you are using, whether it is a monthly\/annual billing system or a quota system. If you use a quota system, Mifi will read the SIM card installed in it.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, if you use a billing system, then you are required to pay bills to the internet provider before they are due, otherwise, your Mifi will automatically be isolated.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, we can already see a small difference, namely, you can pay by billing or by buying quotas.<\/p>\n<p>As for the connection speed, the type of connection used, and the resistance of the signal, it still depends on the internet provider in question.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-use-bluestack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Use Bluestack On Windows To Run Android Apps<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"Fixed: SIM Card Not Detected Error on Any Phone [2021]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-sim-card-not-detected-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fixed: SIM Card Not Detected Error on Any Phone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Mifi\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Mifi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>How to use Mifi is very simple, it doesn&#8217;t even differ much when you buy a quota. Here I will give an example of how to buy Mifi quota because on average Mifi providers have now switched to the quota system and rarely use the billing system.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the case in European countries which still use a lot of billing systems.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how to use Mifi:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Please insert the Mifi SIM card first.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Turn on Mifi by pressing the power button.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">You can see\u00a0the default password\u00a0right behind the Mifi or the back of the box.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Use the buttons to change the\u00a0password\u00a0to your liking.<\/li>\n<li>If Mifi is on and ready to use (usually marked with a green sensor light), then Mifi is ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As for purchasing the Mifi quota, you can follow the method below. <strong>Here&#8217;s how to buy an Mifi quota:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Open your cellphone and download a package purchase application such as Mylink, or another application that suits your Mifi vendor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Please top up your credit in advance to the application as needed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">After the top-up is successful, enter the SIM card number installed on Mifi.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Choose the package you want.<\/li>\n<li>Buy a package and wait a few minutes for the purchase to be successful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can also go directly to the Mifi counter and buy the desired quota there. Usually, if you buy Mifi for the first time, you will be told what methods are supported for purchasing your internet quota.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"IMEI Tracker \u2013 How to Track Lost Phone Using IMEI Number 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/imei-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Track Lost Phone Using IMEI Number<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Fix: Invalid IMEI Number Error on Android [2021]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-invalid-imei-number-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Invalid IMEI Number Error on Android<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_Wifi_and_Mifi_Which_One_is_Superior\"><\/span><strong>The Difference Between Wifi and Mifi, Which One is Superior?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>Talking about the differences, of course, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, I will discuss these two things neutrally.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between\u00a0Wifi and Mifi\u00a0lies in their role, Wifi plays a role in regulating channel width, bandwidth, IP blocking,\u00a0proxies, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mifi only acts as a network router that can accommodate more users at the same time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<p>Wifi is also a solution if you want a fast internet connection, provided that the Wifi has a large bandwidth and the connection medium used is an optical fiber cable.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mifi has more or less the same speed as cellular data in general. Meanwhile, about the price, it all depends on the package used.<\/p>\n<p>We can conclude that Wifi is superior in speed but not flexible, while Mifi&#8217;s advantage lies in its flexibility, which is it can be carried anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mifi_vs_Data_Package_Which_One_to_Choose\"><\/span><strong>Mifi vs Data Package, Which One to Choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>Choosing between the two options is relative. Everything is returned to the individual about what are your main needs?<\/p>\n<p>If you need a device connection that tends to be a lot, for example, you want to access the internet from a laptop and cellphone simultaneously without reducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedcheck.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internet speed<\/a>, Mifi is the right solution to this problem.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, if you only want to use the internet for one device with standard usage then a data plan is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>I myself cannot force you to choose according to what I have written, if you really like Mifi, please use it.<\/p>\n<p>I personally tend to use a data plan, because with a data plan I only need one device to have internet access on the cellphone I use, and I rarely share the internet with other devices at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if I use Mifi I automatically have to charge Mifi if the battery runs out, which only takes time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_is_the_Price_of_a_Mifi_Modem\"><\/span><strong>How Much is the Price of a Mifi Modem?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<p>If you really want to use Mifi as your main internet access, don&#8217;t forget to make sure that the product you buy is of good quality.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a product of poor quality is a waste of money because the price of a Mifi modem is also quite high. Not to mention buying an internet quota.<\/p>\n<p>Mifi modem prices start at Rs. 200,000 &#8211; up to Rs. 1,000,000 an. Price certainly reflects quality, usually for prices above Rs. 500,000 already features USB, power bank, storage sharing, high capacity battery, can adjust the frequency and has a much higher speed than the lower price.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ISPs that provide Mifi products such as Jio, Airtel, and others. Make sure you choose the right provider, because not all Mifi can work well in all areas like cellular data.\u00a0So if you ask things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">What is Mifi Airtel?<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">What is Mifi Bolt?<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">What is Mifi Jio?<\/li>\n<li>or What is Mifi VI?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>all that is no different, it&#8217;s just a brand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you still don&#8217;t understand what Mifi is, how Mifi works, and how to use Mifi, you can read the summary below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Mifi stands for Mobile Wifi, which is a device that can provide internet access like Wifi but can be carried anywhere.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Mifi&#8217;s strength lies in its flexibility, while Wifi lies in its speed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Mifi can accommodate many more users at the same time without reducing speed, while the mobile hotspot\u00a0can only accommodate a few users and will affect internet speed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Mifi has a system for purchasing quota packages or monthly\/annual bills.<\/li>\n<li>Mifi is priced starting from 200 thousand to 1 million according to its quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So what about technologers, do you understand what Mifi is? how does Mifi work ?, how to use Mifi, and the difference between Wifi and Mifi?<\/p>\n<p>After reading this article, are you interested in buying it? If so, please explain the reason in the comments column as well if not. May be useful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u00a0comes\u00a0to accessing the internet, we tend to use\u00a0mobile data\u00a0because of the convenience it offers.\u00a0You only need to buy a data package then you can enjoy internet access at will. Mifi is more than just mobile data and WiFi which cannot be carried anywhere. 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