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ZTE MF29A
Wireless Router
User Guide
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  • Page 1 ZTE MF29A Wireless Router User Guide...

  • Page 2: Legal Information

    ZTE Corporation. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifi- cations on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started The router operates on the HSUPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA networks and GSM/ GPRS/EDGE networks and supports voice and data service. Appearance...
  • Page 4 Indicators Indicator State Description Signal strength is very good or good (RSSI >= -90dBm) 1 WAN signal strength indi- Signal strength is weak (-100dBm < RSSI < Blinking cation -90dBm) No signal Blue Registered to 3G network 2 Network mode indica- Registered to 2G network tion Not Registered...

  • Page 5: Interface Description

    Indicator State Description WLAN shut down 6 Wi-Fi indication Blinking WLAN working normally with data transmission External power supply working normally. 7 Power External power supply disconnected or pow- indication ered off. Interface Description 1. Phone Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone 2.

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Device

    Connecting Your Device Follow the number to connect your device. NOTE: If you want to use the mobile network to go to Internet, you need to insert your SIM card first. Switching on Your Device 1. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the phone is on hook before you power it on.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    NOTE: Do not put anything on the top of the router. Do not lay routers to overlap each other during usage. 2. Wait 1~2 minutes after turning the router on before you use the service. The 3G & POWER indicator should be lit on. NOTES: •...

  • Page 8: Internet Access

    Internet Access Configuring Your PC Follow the following steps and figures for Windows XP to configure the Internet Protocol for your connection. NOTES: • Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi-Fi connection. • Local Area Connection is used for Network Cable connection. 1.
  • Page 9 2. Right-click the icon for Connection, and then select Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
  • Page 10 4. Select these two items, and then click OK to finish the configuration.

  • Page 11: Wireless Connection (Optional)

    Wireless Connection (Optional) If you want to use Wi-Fi to connect your router, please refer to the following steps. 1. Make sure that the WLAN works normal. Please check the Wi-Fi Setting on the WebGUI Configuration page or check the Wi-Fi indicator 2.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Please set the client to obtain an IP address automatically, and the client will get an IP address like “192.168.0.100”. 3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect. 4. Input the password, and then click Connect. NOTE: There may require the password for Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Internet

    5. Wait a moment, and then the client will connect to your device successfully. Accessing the Internet Before accessing the Internet, please make sure: • Your device is connected via network cable or Wi-Fi. • Your PC is configured. 1. Login the WebGUI Configuration Page. 2.
  • Page 14 NOTE: If you select the Bridge mode, you need to connect your clients to the LAN ports via Ethernet cable, and use normal methods to surf directly on your clients. If you want to use other operation mode after Bridge, you need to restore your device. 3.
  • Page 15 Please select Static and input all the parameters. NOTE: Your service provider gives you the static address information.
  • Page 16 Please select DHCP. NOTE: Your service provider does not give you any parameters. • For 3G Gateway 4. Begin to enjoy your Internet service.

  • Page 17: Making A Call

    Voice Making a Call You have two ways to make a call: • Through (U)SIM card. • Through PSTN. To make a call: 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Key in the telephone number. 3. You can either press # key on the telephone to send the call, or wait 4~8 sec- onds for the call to be connected automatically.

  • Page 18: Webgui Configuration

    WebGUI Configuration Accessing the Configuration Page 1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct. 2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. NOTE: It is recommended that you use IE (6.0 or later), Firefox (2.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later) or Chrome (5.0 or later).
  • Page 19 When you login, the following interface appears. The whole interface is divided into three parts. Related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas. • Index area: Show the configuration list for your device. • Content area: Show the detailed configuration. •...

  • Page 20: Sending Sms

    Sending SMS 1. Select SMS > New Message to access the following figure: 2. Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3. Enter a message. 4. Click Send to send the message.

  • Page 21: Reading Sms

    Reading SMS 1. Select SMS > SIM/Device > Inbox to access the following figure: 2. Select the SMS in the list. 3. Click View to read this SMS. TIP: The following table shows you the other operations. Reply Reply to the selected message sender Forward Forward message to other person Delete...
  • Page 22 3G Settings Band Select Select Settings > 3G Settings > Band Select and the Band Selection Mode is shown in the following figure: • Automatic: Device searches for available network. • 3G Only (All Bands): Device searches for WCDMA network only. •...
  • Page 23 Basic Select Settings > Wi-Fi Setting > Basic, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 24 • Wi-Fi On/Off: Enable or disable Wi-Fi. • Network Mode: If all of the wireless devices connect with this router in the same transmission mode, performance will be improved by choosing the ap- propriate wireless mode. • Network Name(SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name for your wireless local area network (WLAN).
  • Page 25 Step Description If you select Disable, WDS is disabled. If you select Lazy Mode, WDS is enabled, and set wireless MAC address only on the peer APs. If you select Bridge Mode, WDS is enabled, and set 2.Select WDS mode: the peer APs wireless MAC address on router.
  • Page 26 The HT physical Mode parameters are shown below: • Operating Mode: In Mixed Mode, packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy 802.11a/g, the rest of the packet has a new format. In Green Field, high throughput packets are transmitted without a legacy com- patible part.
  • Page 27 Advanced Select Wi-Fi Setting > Advanced, the advanced wireless network parameters are shown in the following figure: • Beacon Interval: The router broadcasts beacon message to announce that it has buffered frames to deliver. The default value is 100 (ms).Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network.
  • Page 28 • Fragment Threshold: This value should remain at its default value of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your frag- ment threshold. Setting the fragment threshold too low may result in poor per- formance.
  • Page 29 Security Select Wi-Fi Setting > Security, the Security parameters are shown in the follow- ing figure: Unless the encryption mode is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme.
  • Page 30 Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Select Wi-Fi Setting > WPS and the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure: Select Enable, click Apply and the WPS settings are shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 31 To set WPS, select WPS mode, the two modes are described below: • PIN: Set the client's PIN code in Client PIN field. • PBC: Press the WPS button of the router or select PBC, and then click Apply. Press the WPS button on the client wireless adapter within two minutes, and the negotiation process will be established.
  • Page 32 If you select Enable, the filter settings will appear: Default Policy: Set how to handle the packet if none of the rules matches. • • MAC address: Set the MAC address that will be filtered. • Dest IP Address: Set the destination IP address that will be filtered. •...
  • Page 33 • Comment: Type comment for the filter settings. NOTE: Filtering rules are matched one by one, if met this provision, it will not con- tinue to match the rules listed below. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Click Delete Selected to delete the rule which you selected. Click Reset to clear what you select or input.
  • Page 34 Port Forwarding You can setup virtual servers to provide services on the Internet. Select Firewall > Port Forwarding, the virtual server settings is shown in the following figure: If you select Enable, the Virtual Server Settings will appear: • IP Address: Set IP address for the virtual server. •...
  • Page 35 • Comment: Type comment for the virtual server settings. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. You can set up a De-militarized Zone(DMZ) to separate internal network with the Internet. Select Firewall > DMZ, the DMZ setting is shown in the following figure: If you select Enable, set the DMZ IP Address, and then click Apply to confirm your configuration.
  • Page 36 Allow or Deny the remote management function, Allow or Deny ping from WAN filter on requirement, and then click Apply. Advanced Management Select Settings > Advanced > Management, the administrator settings informa- tion is shown in the following figure: You can change the administrator’s password. Click Apply to confirm your configu- ration.
  • Page 37 Restore Select Settings > Advanced > Restore, click Restore to set all the settings to their factory default values, and then the device will restart automatically. PIN Manage NOTE: Pin Manage can be used in 3G Gateway mode. Select Settings > Advanced > PIN Manage, the PIN manage is shown in the fol- lowing figure:...
  • Page 38 If you select Modify, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure: Type the old PIN code, and then type two times the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. NOTE: Three times consecutive wrong PIN code entries will block the (U)SIM card. To unlock it, you need the PUK code.
  • Page 39 Router NOTE: Router can be used in 3G Gateway mode and Cable Broadband mode. Select Settings > Advanced > Router, the router information is shown in the fol- lowing figure: • IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. •...
  • Page 40 Upgrade Select Settings > Advanced > Upgrade to upgrade the software version of the router. Click Browse..., locate the latest software version, and then click Upgrade. Time & Date Select Settings > Advanced > Time & Date to set the time of the router.
  • Page 41 Configuration Select Settings > Advanced > Configuration to access the following interface: DHCP List Select Settings > Advanced > DHCP List to access the following interface:...

  • Page 42: Basic Status

    Status Basic Status Select Status > Basic Status to show the 3G information and system information. Click Refresh to update the information. Network Status Select Status > Network Status to show the WAN and WLAN related information.

  • Page 43: Warning And Notice

    • Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE. Un- authorized accessories may affect the router performance, damage the router or cause danger to you.

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Maintaining

    This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by: Reasonable abrasion. ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures. iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, dis-...

  • Page 45: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of Liability ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or con- sequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of...
  • Page 46 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy(Only for America) This model device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Com- mission of the U.S.
  • Page 47 The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID: Q78-ZTEMF29A.

  • Page 48: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. For this product’s recycling information based on WEEE directive, please send an e-mail to weee@zte.com.cn...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Voice Related Problems Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions • Please wait for 1~2 minutes after the router is turned No Dial Tone. • If 3G LED light is blinking, you have no good RF reception. Change the location of the router. There is a prompt/ phone Make sure your (U)SIM card is inserted correctly and alert/ announcement as...
  • Page 50 Internet Related Problems Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions • Please check your configuration settings. Can not access the Inter- • Please wait 1~2 minutes for the router to initialize. net at all. • Check your service indicator LED’s. The download or upload The speed is dependent on signal strength.
  • Page 51 • If you changed the password and forgot the new password, you need to restore the device to the factory default settings. For more assistance, please: • Send E-mail to mobile@zte.com.cn Visit http://www.zte.com.cn • • Call Service Hotline: +86–755–26779999...
  • Page 52 ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China Postcode: 518057 Tel: +86-755-26779999 URL: http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn...

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