IPad WiFi and Verizon MiFi Hotspot

I started using the Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with my 32GB iPad today. Works like a charm. I used it with my iPad, Windows 7 netbook and iTouch simultaneously. I authorized it on the Windows 7 machine. I need to try to install Verizon Manager on my MacBooks and authorize it for them so that I can use it untethered and off the MiFi's battery.

I have a MiFi too (from the 3Gstore). Works absolutely great with all my devices (iPad, iPhone 4, Sony laptop). Speeds vary by location, obviously, but the signal strength is very solid, with no drops so far.
The connection problem mentioned by poster Nielsen is almost certainly due to not having gone through the "activation" process on the VZ Manager. If the MiFi isn't activated you will see that your devices are connected but you still won't have access to the Internet through the connection. You MUST activate that connection (i.e., Verizon confirms that your MiFi is registered with them and you have purchased a data plan with them).

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