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ZTE Corporation. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Getting Started Introduction ZTE Z289L is a 3G/4G mobile hotspot device, working in WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ (Downlink Only)/LTE network. The client devices can connect to it via Wi-Fi. The device supports data services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere. Outline and Parts The following figure shows the appearance of the device.
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Connected Device Show and check the clients connected to your device. Settings Set your device. Set the WPS function. Installing Your Device Inserting the SIM Card and Battery 1. Remove the back cover. 2 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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Do not pull the cover rudely, as it is connected with the device. 2. Insert the microSD card into the microSD slot. The following picture shows the correct inserting direction. You will hear a click when the microSD card locks in place. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 3...
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You can charge your device by using the USB cable or adapter. Use the USB cable to connect your device and PC directly. Use the adapter and USB cable to connect the wall outlet and your device. 4 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
Protocol for your connection. NOTE: Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click My Network Places, and then select Properties. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, and then select Properties. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 5...
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ZTE Z289L User Manual 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. 4. Select these two items, and then click OK to finish the configuration. 6 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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4. Input the password, and then click Connect. NOTE: heck the label on your device or You may need to input the password for Wi-Fi connection. Please c to get the default select Device Info on the LCD screen Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 7...
It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (15.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Google Chrome (10.0 or later). 3.The login page appears as follows. The following figure is only for your reference. 8 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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Please disconnect the device from the network before changing the settings. Verifying the PIN Code If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled, you will need to input the PIN code when you log in at the Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 9...
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If you want to modify the PIN Status, please select to do the actions. Quick Setups 1.In the main interface click Settings > Quick Settings. 2. Read the guide carefully, and then click Next. 3.Set SSID Configuration in the following figure: 10 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply. Wi-Fi Settings Basic Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure: Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 11...
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MAX Connections: Choose the maximum number of the stations which connect the AP simultaneously. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Advanced Settings Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced Settings, the parameters are shown in the following figure: 12 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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WLAN, and the result will be shown in the Client WPS UI. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Device Settings Account Management Select Settings > Device Settings > Account Management, and the administrator settings information is shown in the following figure: Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 13...
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If you select Change PIN, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure: Type the old PIN code, and then type twice the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. 14 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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Wi-Fi will be unavailable and the system will turn to sleep mode for power-saving. Reset Select Settings > Device Settings > Reset, click Reset to set all the settings to their factory default values, and then the device will restart automatically. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 15...
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IP Settings: Select IPv4 or IPv6. MAC address: Set the MAC address that will be filtered. Source IP Address: Set the source IP address that will be filtered. 16 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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You can set up virtual servers to provide services on the Internet. Select Settings > Firewall > Port Forwarding and the virtual server settings are shown in the following figure: If you select Enable, the Virtual Server Settings will appear: Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 17...
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Select Settings > Router Settings, and the router information is shown in the following figure: • IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. 18 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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Do not touch the inner antenna area if not necessary. Otherwise it will affect your device’s performance. • • Store your device out of the reach of little children. Your device may cause injury if used as a toy. Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 19...
Product. iv. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control. vi. Usage of third-party products, or usage in conjunction with third-party products provided that such defects are due to the combined usage.
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential 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 the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.
Select Device Info on the LCD screen to check the SSID and Wi-Fi connection password. The default password of the webGUI configuration page is admin. If you changed the password and forgot the new password, select Device Info on the 22 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION...
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ZTE Z289L User Manual LCD screen to check the password. For more assistance, please: • Send E-mail to mobile@zte.com.cn • Visit www.ztedevice.com • Call Service Hotline: +86–755–26779999 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 23...
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