Fonera Simpl Mini (FON2412A-B)

Fonera Simpl Mini
FON2412A/B
Fonera Simpl Mini (FON2412A-B)
Table of Contents
HOW TO INSTALL AND REGISTER THE FONERA SIMPL MINI.................................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
HOW TO MODIFY THE SETTINGS OF THE FONERA SIMPL MINI VIA ITS WEB INTERFACE ................................. 7
OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
INTERNET SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
W IFI ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
FIREWALL...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
PASSWORD ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
HOW TO SET UP AND MODIFY THE SETUP MODE OF THE FONERA SIMPL MINI VIA FON UTILITY APP ........ 18
HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR FON ROUTER ........................................................................................................................ 18
HOW TO MODIFY MY FONERA SETUP MODE...................................................................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FONERA SIMPL MINI ...................................................................................................... 22
MY FONERA FAILS TO CONNECT TO INTERNET ................................................................................................................. 22
MY FONERA IS CONNECTED CORRECTLY BUT DOESN’T BROADCAST THE PUBLIC SIGNAL .................................................... 22
MY FONERA IS SHOWING OFFLINE IN MY USERZONE ......................................................................................................... 23
MY FONERA IS NOT SHOWING ON THE MAPS .................................................................................................................... 24
FORGOTTEN FONERA’S MANAGEMENT CONSOLE PASSWORD............................................................................................ 24
REQUIRED PORTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
HOW TO RESTORE THE FACTORY SETTINGS ON MY FONERA ............................................................................................. 25
MY DEVICE CONNECTS TO A FON SPOT INSTEAD OF MY HOME NETWORK .......................................................................... 25
THIS OCCURS WHEN THE AUTOMATIC W IFI SETTINGS ON YOUR DEVICE ARE GIVING PRIORITY TO A CONNECTION TO A FON
W IFI SIGNAL OVER YOUR OWN ROUTER'S W IFI. IF YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO A FON SPOT IN THE PAST, IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO THE LIST OF YOUR PREFERRED WIRELESS NETWORKS. ............................................................ 25
ALL YOU NEED TO DO TO SOLVE THIS IS GET YOUR DEVICE TO FORGET THE NETWORK. HERE'S HOW FOR: .......................... 25
IF YOU'RE USING OTHER W IFI CONNECTION SOFTWARE, CHECK THE USER DOCUMENTATION. ............................................ 26
FORGOTTEN USERZONE PASSWORD ............................................................................................................................... 26
HOW TO CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................. 28
HOW TO ACCESS THE MANAGEMENT CONSOLE OF THE FONERA ....................................................................................... 29
THE MAC ADDRESS ONLINE IS DIFFERENT THAN THE ONE FOUND ON MY ROUTER.............................................................. 29
FIRMWARE .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
PPPOE MODE ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
I REGISTERED MY FONERA, BUT IT IS SHOWING THE REGISTER ICON ON ITS WEB INTERFACE .............................................. 30
W HEN I CONNECT MY W INDOWS DEVICE TO THE PRIVATE W IFI (MYPLACE) I’M PROMPTED TO INTRODUCE A PIN CODE ...... 30
ABOUT FONERA SIMPLE MINI .................................................................................................................................... 32
ARE FONERAS AND FON SPOTS SECURE? ...................................................................................................................... 32
W ILL MY INTERNET SPEED BE AFFECTED BY SHARING? .................................................................................................... 33
HOW CAN I BOOST MY FONERA'S W IFI SIGNAL?............................................................................................................... 33
INTERNET ACCESS OFFERED BY THE FONERA .................................................................................................................. 34
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 35
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................ 36
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How to install and register the Fonera Simpl Mini
Installation
• Connect the internet port (white or orange) of the Fonera Simpl to your ISP's modem/router.
• Plug in the power cable, and wait about 20 seconds until the two left LEDs (on the Fonera)
turn green.
Note: if you own a cablemodem, please proceed with the following installation instructions:
• disconnect and power off both cablemodem and Fonera

• connect the Fonera to the cablemodem
• power on the Fonera
• after a few seconds, power on the cablemodem
Registration
Step 1: Open your browser and type register.fon.com in the address bar
Step 2: Enter your Fonera's MAC and PIN CODE
• This information is available on the sticker covering your Fonera.
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If you don’t have this information, or your Fonera is already registered under a different account and you
wish to update it, please submit a support ticket at https://support.fon.com/hc/categories/200052532
providing the MAC which appears on the underside of your Fonera.
• Use only numbers (and letters) For the MAC field. Do not use the colons that separate them (this
will be filled automatically for you).
• Click on "Next" to continue.
Step 3: Create your username and password
Note: If you already have a Fon account, click the "I am already a member" link to skip this step
(go to Step 4).
To create a Fon account, enter your Fon name and email and choose a password (all fields are
mandatory).
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• Name: Must be at least 6 characters long.

• Email: The email address provided will be your Fon username.
• Password: Must be at least 6 (ASCII) characters long.
• Tick to confirm you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
• Click on Next to continue.
Step 4: Locate your Fon Spot on our maps
• Type in your address on the search bar.

• Check that your location is correct. If it isn't, you can drag and drop the pinpoint to the exact
location.
• When the pinpoint is in the right location, click "Send".
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Step 5: Allow your Facebook friends to connect
If you are interested in sharing your WiFi with your Facebook friends, click the "Facebook" button
and link your Fon account to this social network.
Note: To use the Facebook sharing feature, both your Fon and Facebook accounts must have the
same email address.
Step 6: You're all set!
That's it, your Fonera is now registered, your Fon Spot on our map and you are part of the world’s
largest WiFi network!
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How to modify the settings of the Fonera Simpl Mini

via its web interface
From the Fonera's web interface, you'll be able to change all sorts of settings and perform system
maintenance tasks such as rebooting and restoring factory defaults. You can access your
Fonera’s web interface via WiFi or Cable:
• WiFi: use a computer or a mobile device to connect to its private WiFi signal
• Cable: connect an Ethernet from the computer port of the Fonera to your computer
Then type http://fonera or http://192.168.10.1* into your web browser’s address bar and log in
with its password, the default is admin.
* Note: 192.168.10.1 is the Fonera's default IP address, if you ever change it, type in the new
value to access the web interface.
List of menus available:
1. Overview
2. Network settings
3. Internet settings
4. WiFi
5. Firewall
6. System
7. Password
8. Language
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Overview
Configuration information is the reason why the page is called "Overview". On this page you
can see at first glance very relevant configuration information, such as internet connection and
network set-up, name of the private WiFi signal, channel and firmware version.
If you ever see an icon prompting you to register your Fonera, please just disregard it or click
on it. If your Fonera hasn't been registered yet, go to register.fon.com to make the registration. If
your Fonera has already been registered, just ignore that message as it only means that the
option to register is always available, at least until you click on it.
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Network settings
From the network settings page you can configure the Fonera's private network, which consists of
all devices connected to its private WiFi signal or LAN Ethernet port. Warning: We do not
recommend changing the network configuration unless you know what you are doing.
IP is the IP address of the Fonera in its own local network. This is the IP used to access the
Fonera's web interface (whether you type the IP address directly or http://fonera) as a result, if you
change the IP, you will get disconnected and will need to access again the Web interface on the
new IP. Important Note: The Fonera's (LAN) IP address and its WAN IP address must be in
different subnets.
Subnet is a logically visible subdivision of its IP network specified in the form of a subnet
mask. The default is 255.255.255.0 which is the network mask for the 192.168.10.0/24 prefix.
DHCP is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the Fonera. Use this setting
to switch it ON and OFF. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices connected to the
Fonera's local network. Disabling it will result on devices connecting to the Fonera's LAN and
private WiFi signal not acquiring an IP address automatically.
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Internet settings
From the internet settings page you can configure the way the Fonera connects to the internet. To
set up a new internet connection (the defaults are Cable and DHCP), you'll need to select a mode
and a protocol.
Mode is the physical medium through which the Fonera will connect to the internet. Select "Cable"
to use its orange Ethernet cable (supplied) or "WiFi" to use an existing WiFi network and extend
your WiFi coverage.
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* Note: If you choose to extend the private WiFi signal of a Fonera, you'll need to change the IP of
that Fonera first. You can do that from the "Network" menu on its web interface. When you
change the IP, choose one that is on different network i.e. 192.168.11.1 to prevent an IP conflict
and ensure that both Foneras (the one connected directly to your ISP's modem and the one
connected to that first Fonera) connect to the Internet without a problem.
** Note: To extend a hidden SSID, choose "Custom" from the list of available SSIDs (the "Custom"
option is available at the end of the list). Then manually enter the name (SSID), password and
protocol of the hidden SSID you wish to extend.
Protocol is the way the Fonera will be assigned an IP address. Select "DHCP" for the Fonera to
acquire an IP address automatically from your ISP's modem or local DHCP server, select "Static"
to configure an IP address manually or "PPPoE" if you need to establish a session with your ISP
to connect to the internet.
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WiFi
From the WiFi settings page you can configure the Fonera's private WiFi signal, but please note
that modifying Mode, Channel, TX Power and 11N Mode will affect both the public and private
WiFi signals of your Fonera.
SSID is the name of the private WiFi signal that your Fonera is broadcasting. The default SSID is
MyPlace_XXXXX", but you can change it to a more convenient name such as MikeFonera.
Encryption is the type of security used to cipher the data exchanged between your devices and
the Fonera when the private wireless signal is used. The default is WPA2, and it is the most
secured option. Only change those settings if you have a device which doesn't support WPA2 and
you want to connect it to the Internet through the Fonera private signal. Other available modes
are WPA and WPA/WPA2 - which allow devices to connect to both WPA2 and WPA mode. We do
not recomment using WEP mode as it is not as secure.
Passphrase is the password you have to use to connect to your private wireless signal. The
default passphrase is written in very small print on the sticker under the Fonera.
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Mode is the WiFi protocol that will be used to connect. The default mode is N/G/B mixed which
allows WiFi devices using 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n protocols to connect. Modifying this
setting may affect compatibility with devices and therefore we strongly suggest that you use
its default unless for instance ALL your WiFi devices support 802.11n and you would like to use "N
only" for maximum speed and compatibility.
Channel is the WiFi channel that the Fonera uses to broadcast its WiFi signals (public and
private). Channel related interference can be reduced or eliminated by selecting the proper WiFi
channel for your network. In automatic mode your Fonera will try its best to avoid overlapping
channel interference. However, in environments where several WiFi signals are available,
choosing the best* channel can boost WiFi perfomance and prevent connection related issues.
We recommend channels 1, 6 and 11.
TX Power is the strength of the WiFi signal that the Fonera produces. A stronger signal will
generally provide a more reliable WiFi connection and therefore the default value is 100%. A lower
power setting means the signal will not go as far, decreasing its range and throughput. We
suggest keping TX Power at 100% and adjust it only if you have a good reason to change it.
11N Mode is the WiFi channel width, which can be 20MHz (HT20) or 40MHz (HT40). The default
is&nbspHT20 which ensures a stable signal. We do not recommend changing
to HT20/HT40 mode as some 802.11n devices and Operative Systems don't support HT40.
WPS is a network security standard (WiFi Protected Setup) that allow users to easily secure a
WiFi home network. This setting allows you to enable/disable WPS. When enabled, the Fonera's
WPS button is used to produce a pin, you then can use this instead of the passphrase to connect
to its private WiFi signal. The default is Button, which means that WPS is enabled and can by
triggered by tap pressing the Fonera's black back button.
Country is associated to dot11d's world-mode. We recommend configuring a country code. The

IEEE 802.11h protocol requires access points to include the country information element in
beacons and probe responses. By default, however, the country code is blank. Use the drop-down
menu to select the appropriate country.
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Firewall
From the firewall settings page you can configure port forwarding by adding NAT mapping rules.
Port forwarding provides external access to services running on the Fonera's private network
(devices connected to its privat WiFi signal or LAN port). Forwarding of ports is seldom if ever
required to allow clients of online PC game to function properly. However, some online games or
applications might require port forwarding to allow communications from the Internet.
Note: If the Fonera is connected to the internet via a router (as opposed to a modem) you'll first
have to forward the desired traffic/port to the Fonera's IP (WAN) and then forward it from the
Fonera to your computer.
Dest IP is the IP of the computer/device running the software that requires port redirection.
Source Port is the external port (number).
Dest Port is the internal port (number). Normally, you would use the same port number as
destination and source.
Protocol is the type of traffic that will be forward: TCP, UDP or TCP+UDP.
For example, if you want to run your own web server on your LAN, this would need to get requests
on port 80 (the default port number for HTTP traffic). If the PC running your web server on your
LAN had an address of say 192.168.10.2, you would configure the Fonera to forward any
(TCP/UDP) traffic from the WAN to its WAN address with a destination port of 80 to the PC at
192.168.10.2. When your web server replies to the request, it is sent through the Fonera back to
the WAN address of the original requester.
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System
From the system page you can reboot the Fonera or restore its factory default settings.
Reboot Fonera use this option to restart the Fonera. Rebooting your Fonera might prove handy
when configuration changes don't take effect or if you ever notice a drop in its performance. A
reboot will leave the previously saved configuration unmodified.
Restet to Factory Settings use this option to get rid of custom configuration and go back to
default values.
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Password
From the password page you can change the password to access the Fonera's web interface. The
default password is admin. To keep it safe, we highly recommend you create a
unique password. The maximum length for a password is 63 chars.
Language
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From the language page you can change the language in which the Fonera's web interface is
displayed. The default language is English.
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How to set up and modify the setup mode of the

Fonera Simpl Mini via Fon Utility app
The Fon Utility App, available for iOS and Android devices, allows you to set up your
Fonera (model FON2412 only) and modify its setup mode.
How to configure your Fon router

You will first need to connect to the Fon router’s WiFi Signal. The signal
name (MyPlace_XXXXXX) and password (WPA key) are printed under your Fon router.
Note: if this information is missing, just open the list of available WiFi networks in range of your
device, and look for the signal called "MyPlace_XXXXXX". This is the one!
Open the app and choose the Fon router you want to configure (Fonera only).
The app will look for your Fon router. Once it is found, it will prompt you to start configuring it. Tap
on Configure Device.
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A screen will then display a list of WiFi networks around you, and the option "Want to connect via
cable?".
Note: Configuring your Fonera in WiFi mode will enable you to extend your home WiFi coverage,
as you will be able to place it between your main WiFi router and the WiFi dead zone.
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If you choose to configure your Fonera in WiFi mode, select the WiFi network you wish the
Fonera to connect to, and introduce its password (password of the WiFi signal).
If you prefer to connect your Fonera in Cable mode, just tap "Want to connect through
cable?" and connect the Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the Fonera to your home router.
You’re almost done! Now just review the information on the last screen and tap Finish. The Fon
router will take less than a minute to configure. Once the Fon router light stops blinking and gets
solid green you are ready to surf.
How to modify my Fonera setup mode

Once your Fonera has been set up, you can still use the app to modify its setup mode, or even
modify the name of the signal or the password.
To do so, simply connect to the WiFi Signal of the Fonera you modify. The signal
name (MyPlace_XXXXXX) and password (WPA key) are printed under your Fon router.
Note: if this information is missing, just open the list of available WiFi networks in range of your
device, and look for the signal called "MyPlace_XXXXXX". This is the one!
The app will look for your Fon router. Once it is found, tap on "Go to settings", and select the
setting you wish to modify: Name of the signal, Password, Setup mode (Configure my device).
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Troubleshooting the Fonera Simpl Mini
1. My Fonera fails to connect to Internet

2. My Fonera is connected correctly but doesn’t broadcast the public signal
3. My Fonera is showing offline in my userzone
4. My Fonera is not showing on the maps
5. Forgotten Fonera’s management console password
6. Required ports
7. How to restore the factory settings on my Fonera
8. My computer connects to a Fon Spot instead of my home network
9. Forgotten Userzone password
10. How to change my email address
11. How to access the management console of the Fonera
12. The MAC address online is different than the one found on my router
13. Firmware
14. PPPoE mode
15. I registered my Fonera but it is showing the register icon on its web interface
16. When I connect my Windows device to the private WiFi (MyPlace) I’m prompted to introduce a PIN
code
My Fonera fails to connect to Internet

Whenever you see that your Fonera lost internet connection (LEDs glowing static or blinking
orange), and your router settings were not modified, then you can proceed as follows:
• Perform a factory reset

• Repeat the installation
If it still fails to set an internet connection, it is very likely that the issue is hardware-related. As
this Fonera model is outdated, no replacement or further troubleshooting could be provided.
My Fonera is connected correctly but doesn’t broadcast the

public signal
Usually this means that you have to change the Internet settings to make the Fonera work in a
different mode from its default (DHCP). To do so, please follow these instructions:
• Perform a factory reset

• Repeat the installation
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• Detect the private signal MyPlace_XXX and connect to it: WPA key appears on the label
stuck at the back of the Fonera
• Open your web browser and introduce http://fonera in the bar address: default password to
access the web interface is admin
• Go to "Internet settings"
• Switch connection mode from DHCP to Static IP
• Introduce an IP different from your router's and the Fonera's
In case your router operates under PPPoE mode, please get in touch with your ISP so he provides
you with the configuration information.
If you are still not able to see the public SSID:
• Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the right port (Internet) on the Fonera and on
the main router (any spare DMZ LAN port).
• If the Ethernet cable is correctly connected try using a different cable at hand and that you
know works.
• Make sure the following ports are open on network's Firewall:
Port | Protocol | Description
53 | UDP/TCP | FON DNS
80 | TCP | HTTP
123 | UDP | Fonera Clock synchronization
443 | TCP | HTTPS for portal
1645 | UDP | Radius authentication
1937 | TCP | Fon heartbeat and updates
1938 | TCP | Fon heartbeat and updates
3990 | TCP | Coovachilli port
If it still fails to broadcast the public signal, it is very likely that the issue is hardware-related. As
this Fonera model is outdated, no replacement or further troubleshooting could be provided.
My Fonera is showing offline in my userzone

If you look at your router information in your user area at fon.com, you might notice that your
Fonera status is “Offline”, despite it’s actually connected and operating correctly.
This is nothing to be worried about. Indeed, it is due to the fact that this Fonera model is outdated
and any router-related data is saved in an old deprecated platform. For this reason, the
information showing in your userzone is not updated.
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If you check that your Fonera is connected (Internet LED glowing static green light), then you can
just ignore the offline mention.
My Fonera is not showing on the maps

First of all, please be aware that your Fon Spot doesn't show up on our maps
(https://fon.com/maps/) immediately after completing the registration process.
But, if more than 24 hours have passed since you created your Fon account and you're still unable
to see your hotspot on the Fon map; it could be that the geolocalisation process failed.
Unfortunately, geolocalisation (based on Google maps) isn’t a 100% accurate process.
As a possible workaround to fix this issue, please re-register your Fonera.
At step 4, introduce your address and move the pin which appears on the below map to the right
location, if necessary. Then, just complete the registration process to make sure the change is
saved. Please note that changes may take up to 24 hours to be reflected in your userzone, and
the Fon map.
Forgotten Fonera’s management console password

The only way to recover your password to access the admin console of your Fonera is to reset it to
its factory settings.
Once done, please note the default password is admin.
Required ports
Foneras do not require a special port configuration to connect to the internet. You just have to
make sure that the following ports are not blocked:
• Port 53
• Port 1812
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• Port 1813
• Port 443
How to restore the factory settings on my Fonera

Here is how to get the Fonera back to its default settings using its button:
• While the Fonera is powered OFF, press its back button and connect the power cable
• Hold the button for at least 15 seconds while the Fonera is powering up
• After 15 seconds, or a little more, release the button. The Fonera will be back to its factory settings
• The password of the Fonera's web interface will be admin, and private wireless signal will be
named MyPlace
Note: You can also restore the defaults settings from the web interface.
My device connects to a Fon Spot instead of my home

network
This occurs when the automatic WiFi settings on your device are giving priority to a connection to
a Fon WiFi signal over your own router's WiFi. If you have connected to a Fon Spot in the past, it
might have been automatically added to the list of your preferred wireless networks.
All you need to do to solve this is get your device to forget the network. Here's how for:
Windows
• Click the Network icon on the lower right corner of your screen.
• Click Network settings.
• Click Manage Wi-Fi settings.
• Under Manage known networks, click the network you want to delete.
• Click Forget. The wireless network profile is deleted.
Android
• Go to the WiFi section of your settings menu.

• Find the network you want to get rid of.
• Long press it, then chose Forget.
Mac
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• Click on WiFi in the menu on the left.

• Click Advanced located at the bottom right of the pop-up window.
• Select the Fon network you want to delete.
• Click the minus sign.
• Click OK.
iOS
• Going to Settings.
• Selecting WiFi.
• Press the arrow next to the Fon network.
• Select Forget this Network.
• Set Auto-Join to OFF.
If you're using other WiFi connection software, check the user documentation.
Forgotten Userzone password

You can access the Userzone at https://fonglobal.userzone.fon.com/uz/login.
If you forget your Userzone password, you can reset/restore it by the following steps:
• Go to web site: https://fonglobal.userzone.fon.com/dfp/forgotPassword?

• Follow the steps depicted in the following pictures to get your password reset and restored:
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How to change my email address

Unfortunately, it isn't possible to change it. To use a new email address with Fon, you need to re-
register your Fonera, creating a new Fon account.
For this, please contact a support representative at

https://support.fon.com/hc/categories/200052532 with the following info:
• Your router's MAC ID (printed on the router's label)

• Your current email address
The above information will enable to unregister the Fonera from your current account. Afterwards
you will be able to register it again at register.fon.com creating a new user account.
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How to access the management console of the Fonera

While connected to the private wireless signal or to the LAN port of the Fonera:
• Open your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)

• type http://fonera or http://192.168.10.1 in the address bar and hit Enter.
You will be prompted for a password, the default is admin.
The MAC address online is different than the one found on

my router
If you look at your router information in your user area at fon.com, you will notice that the MAC ID
is different than the one found at the bottom of the Fonera.
This is nothing to be worried about. Both MAC IDs are associated with the same Fonera: the MAC
ID in the user area is associated with the FON_ signal, and the MAC ID found at the bottom of the
Fonera refers to the LAN port.
Firmware
The Fonera latest firmware version comes by default or can be downloaded here:
Http://Download.Fon.Com/Firmware/Fonera/Latest/Fonera.Tar.Bz2.
PPPoE mode
Generally, Foneras will work out of the box, as soon as they are connected to a broadband
connection. However, in the unusual case of having an internet connection in 'Bridge' or
'Passthrough' mode and having to "dial in" before being able to browse, you will have to configure
your Fonera in PPPoE mode.
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I registered my Fonera, but it is showing the register icon on

its web interface
If you registered your Fonera via an App, website or any method other than its Web interface, the
"register" icon will be shown. Additionally, Foneras that have been reset might display the
"register" icon indicating that it hasn't been registered yet, even if it has been registered already.
If this ever happens, you can either click on it to make it go away or simply disregard it. Once a
Fonera is registered you cannot register it again and the fact that the message is shown doesn't
mean that it unregistered overnight, is just that the option to register is always there at least until
you click on it.
When I connect my Windows device to the private WiFi

(MyPlace) I’m prompted to introduce a PIN code
The new Fonera's features include QSS (Quick Security Setup) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup),
which means that when you connect to its private WiFi signal (Myplace) using a computer with
Windows 7 (or above) for the first time, a small window might pop up asking for an 8 digit PIN
code.
Please do not confuse this PIN with the one printed underneath your new Fonera's MAC ID (which
is 6 digits-long). Actually, you don't need to enter an 8 digit code to connect. You'll notice that the
window has a link to connect using a security key.
Choose this option and connect using the WPA key which is found at the bottom of the Fonera.
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Alternatively, if your device supports WPS, you can connect using this feature instead. To enable
WPS on the Fonera, simply press the "FON WPS" button on its back.
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About Fonera
Are Foneras and Fon Spots secure?

Unlike other WiFi routers, Foneras split the WiFi signal, creating a private secure network for the
owner and a second network (a Fon Spot) which other Fon members in the vicinity can use.
Splitting the WiFi signal creates a security advantage for our members since only the owner can
access his/her private network while other Fon members and visitors can't. They will be able to
surf through the Fon Spot without puting the owner's privacy at risk.
Fon ensures a safe internet connection by creating two WiFi signals you can trust. The private
signal, called 'MyPlace' by default on Foneras, is encrypted and authenticated and cannot be
accessed by anyone other than the owner. The second WiFi signal is for the public, called
'Fon_WiFi' by default on Foneras, but it's not open. It's accessible only to registered Fon users
and/or friends of the owner by signing in with their account (it is a Fon Spot). Fon encrypts account
details during the login.
And, because you only share a little bit of your WiFi, you won't even notice when others are
connected. For extra security, we recommend you use https://www. instead
of http://www. whenever you use the internet.
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Everyone who connects to a Fon Spot must be registered with Fon and must accept Fon's terms
and conditions. We adhere to local and national internet access requirements, so if anyone tries to
do anything illegal with your internet connection, we block them.
Will my Internet speed be affected by sharing?

It is very unlikely you will ever notice when others are connected to your Fonera's or Fon router's
public WiFi signal. Most people use a very small percentage (2-10%) of the bandwidth they have
available, leaving plenty of bandwidth to share with others.
Additionally:
1) Foneras and Fon routers prioritize bandwidth in favour of the owner.
2) Only registered (Fon) members can access the public signal making access more controlled.
How can I boost my Fonera's WiFi signal?

There are several things you can try to improve your Fonera's WiFi signal. These are our
favourites:
Move the Fonera off the floor and keep it as far as possible from walls and metal objects
Where you position your Fonera can have a massive impact on signal strength. Metal, walls and
floors make a mess of your router's wireless signal. The more of these obstacles your Fonera
needs to overcome to reach your device (smartphone, tablet, laptop), the worse the interference,
and the slower your connection will be.
Change the channel
Wireless routers can broadcast across a number of different channels. Changing your channel can
prevent interference with other wireless signals and improve your WiFi connection. You can
change this using the online settings for your Fonera.
Update your network adapter's drivers
Hardware vendors are always upgrading and improving their wireless equipment to increase range
and performance and most of those upgrades are free. Check for new firmware updates on your
wireless adapter card's website.
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Internet access offered by the Fonera

When users detect and connect to your Fonera public signal, they will be able to get limited or
unlimited access, depending on the login option used:
Facebook Fon sharing

Other
friends members
Login with Unlimited 30mn

x
Facebook access access/day/device
30mn
Login with Fon x Unlimited access
access/day/device
How do I link my Facebook account to my Fon account?
You will be invited to introduce your Facebook account details (email address) during the
registration of your Fonera.
If your Fonera has already been registered and you skipped that step, you will just need to get in
touch with us submitting a ticket including the MAC ID of your Fonera. This way we will unregister
it and invite you to register it again completing this step.
Why do I need to share with Fon my list of friends on Facebook?
Friends list is how Fon knows who to provide quick WiFi access to. Sharing this information with
Fon is secure. We won’t store or use this info for future purposes.
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions 82mm by 82mm by 27mm
Weight 70 grams
Wireless protocols
Interoperability with 802.11b/g/n devices
(Network Standard
Auto data rate for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n
Support)
1 WAN Ethernet port for connecting ADSL or Cable

Ports modem
1 LAN Ethernet port for connecting computers
WEP, WPA, WPA2

Security
Firewall protection
1 Fon network SSID (Fon WiFi) for public use

SSIDs 1 private WPA-PSK encrypted SSID
(MyPlace_XXXXXX) for personal use
Antenna Dipole antenna 3dBi
Warranty 2 years from date of receipt of original order
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LED Status description
Name/Color Activity Description
Internet ON Fonera receiving power
Internet Blinking Fonera is getting ready
Internet Blinking Fonera unable to reach internet
No cable connected to WAN port or

WAN OFF
router/modem off
WAN ON Cable connected on WAN port
WAN Strobing Traffic on WAN port
Wireless OFF No traffic on wireless signals
Wireless Strobing Traffic on wireless signals
Wireless Solid WPS mode waiting for pairing
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HOW TO INSTALL AND REGISTER THE FONERA SIMPL MINI.................................................................................. 3

How to install and register the Fonera Simpl Mini

• disconnect and power off both cablemodem and Fonera

Step 2: Enter your Fonera's MAC and PIN CODE

• This information is available on the sticker covering your Fonera.

• Click on "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Create your username and password

• Name: Must be at least 6 characters long.

Step 4: Locate your Fon Spot on our maps

• Type in your address on the search bar.

Step 5: Allow your Facebook friends to connect

Step 6: You're all set!

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How to modify the settings of the Fonera Simpl Mini

List of menus available:

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Country is associated to dot11d's world-mode. We recommend configuring a country code. The

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Source Port is the external port (number).

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How to set up and modify the setup mode of the

How to configure your Fon router

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How to modify my Fonera setup mode

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Troubleshooting the Fonera Simpl Mini

1. My Fonera fails to connect to Internet

My Fonera fails to connect to Internet

• Perform a factory reset

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My Fonera is connected correctly but doesn’t broadcast the

• Perform a factory reset

If you are still not able to see the public SSID:

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My Fonera is showing offline in my userzone

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My Fonera is not showing on the maps

Unfortunately, geolocalisation (based on Google maps) isn’t a 100% accurate process.

As a possible workaround to fix this issue, please re-register your Fonera.

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Forgotten Fonera’s management console password

Once done, please note the default password is admin.

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How to restore the factory settings on my Fonera

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My device connects to a Fon Spot instead of my home

• Go to the WiFi section of your settings menu.

• Click on WiFi in the menu on the left.

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Forgotten Userzone password

• Go to web site: https://fonglobal.userzone.fon.com/dfp/forgotPassword?

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How to change my email address

For this, please contact a support representative at

• Your router's MAC ID (printed on the router's label)

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How to access the management console of the Fonera