MiFi 4510L Doesn't allow connections while charging

I had been successful in keeping my 4510L plugged into the charger and using it as a hot spot.
It had been a month since I used it and now, when ever I plug it in to charge and turn it on, i cannot connect to it.
All indicators show it is powered up and ready, but cannot connect.
When I shut it down and power it up without the charger, works like a champ.
Is this a firmware issue?
Anyone else seen this behavior?
Thanks

Mike,
There is a large thread which drills down into the details of this issue if you are interested in learning more:
http://community.vzw.com/t5/Broadband-Netbook-Devices/4G-LTE-Mobile-Hotspot-MiFi-4510L-Can-t-Charge-and-Use/m-p/522120#M6163
To summarize:
1. If your MiFi detects a data connection from the cable while it is charging then it will disable the broadcast. 
  - Charging through a USB cable is how most people encounter this situation.  The wall charger will not give you this problem.
2. Press and hold the power button long enough for the device to start
 - A Solid yellow LED means the device is in its charge only mode
3. Turn on the MiFi and then connect the charge cable to have the most consistent results
4. If you must charge with a USB cable then the work arounds are as follows:
  a. Splice your USB cable to remove the data connection
  b. Purchase a dongle/adapter for 10.00 from boxwave.com
If you are seeing the same behavior with the wall charger then your MiFi is most likely defective.

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