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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide MF279 WCDMA/LTE CPE... - Page 2 Welcome to AT&T Thank you for purchasing the WCDMA/LTE CPE (Model: MF279). To get the most from your new device, check out our videos and interactive tutorials at att.com/homebasesupport.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents User Guide ........................ 1 Getting Started ......................5 In the Box ....................... 5 Getting to Know Your Device ................5 Indicators ......................6 How It Works ......................7 Device Installation ....................7 Before You Begin ...................... 7 Voicemail ......................13 Setup ....................... - Page 4 General ....................... 23 Phone ........................24 Internet ........................ 25 Device Configuration .................... 27 Wi-Fi Settings ..................... 27 Basic ........................ 27 Connections ....................28 Security ......................28 WPS ........................ 29 Network ....................... 29 Connections ....................30 Firewall ........................ 30 MAC/IP/Port Filtering ..................30 Port Forwarding .....................
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started In the Box The package contains the following items: MF279 Power Cord Phone Cable (Optional) Back-up Battery Get Started Guide User Guide (This Guide) Getting to Know Your Device * Allows WPS-enabled devices to be connected via Wi-Fi without typing a Wi-Fi password. For detailed instructions, please refer to page17. -
Page 6: Indicators
Power Input External antenna Telephone Ports External antenna On/Off Ethernet Indicators Indicator State Description Power Green steady On AC power Green blinking On battery power No power Voicemail Green blinking New voicemail waiting No new voicemail Wi-Fi Green steady Wi-Fi on, no data transferring Green flickering Data transferring Wi-Fi off... -
Page 7: How It Works
Signal Blue steady Strong signal 3G/4G/HSPA+( antenna and Strength 1,2,3,4bars) Green steady Strong signal LTE( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars) No service, limited service, or searching for Red steady signal (antenna with RED and 0 bar) SIM checking, SIM error or other abnormal Red blinking (antenna with RED and 0 bar . - Page 8 Select which phone and computer/Wi-Fi enabled device you will use with the AT&T Home Base: A cordless phone system with multiple handsets should be used to place phones throughout your home. If using an existing phone, unplug it from the wall jack. ...
- Page 9 WARNING! Your device only supports a nano-SIM card. To avoid damaging the device, please only use the card that is provided by AT&T and ensure that the nano-SIM card contacts are facing up when inserting it into the nano-SIM slot. 2.
- Page 10 ○ C Check the Wireless Signal Wait a few seconds for the signal strength light to turn on, while your device connects to the cellular network. Confirm signal strength light is blue for optimal performance. Green indicates a moderate signal and may be sufficient.
- Page 11 ○ B Connect your Phone to the Device Plug your phone into the "Phone 1"port on the AT&T Home Base, using your existing phone cable or the included phone cable. NOTE: Do not plug the AT&T Home Base or your phones into your wall jacks. ○...
- Page 12 Your AT&T Home Base does not support incoming/outgoing fax service or home alarm systems. Your AT&T Home Base does not support rotary or pulse-dialing phones. Details on using voicemail and transferring a landline phone number can be found on pages 11-12. STEP 3: Connect to the Internet ○...
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Page 13: Voicemail
To customize your device settings, view important messages about your AT&T service plan, and check your data usage, use the AT&T Home Base Manager. On any device connected to the AT&T Home Base, enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field and use "attadmin"... -
Page 14: Transferring A Phone Number
Transferring a Phone Number Transferring a landline phone number to your AT&T Home Base can take about four (4) days. Outgoing calls can be made immediately using your AT&T Home Base, however incoming calls (including 911) will continue through your old service until the transfer is complete. Keep a phone connected to your wall jack or prior service to continue to receive incoming calls until the transfer is complete. -
Page 15: Using Your Device
Parental Control -- Select a connected device to add to Limited Device List, you can also set the days and times to limit data access. Settings -- customize your device's Wi-Fi and security settings (See Device Configuration on page ... -
Page 16: Call Forwarding
Your AT&T Home Base comes with standard three-way calling and call waiting. Operation of these features will vary depending on your home phone equipment. If your phone does not have a Flash (or Phone/Talk) key, then use the off-hook mechanism ... -
Page 17: Changing Wi-Fi Network Name And Password
Connect WPS devices Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows WPS-enabled devices to be connected to a Wi-Fi network without having to type a Wi-Fi password. 1. With the AT&T Home Base powered on, press and hold the WPS button for one (1) second. 2. -
Page 18: Checking Your Voice And Data Usage
To the limited device list, use any device that is connected to the AT&T Home Base and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login), and go to Parental Controls. Checking Your Voice and Data Usage You can check your voice and data plan usage for your current billing cycle by either downloading the free myAT&T™... -
Page 19: Helpful Tips
If you did not provide an email address for email notifications when you purchased your AT&T Home Base, you can do so at att.com/myatt. Once you have logged on to your account, go to Profile and enter a valid email address. You will receive email notifications when you are approaching your data plan limit or if you have exceeded your data plan limit. -
Page 20: Tty Support
AT&T Home Base, slide the ON/OFF button to the OFF position until all the lights turn off. TTY Support TTY (Text Telephony) and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) are supported by the AT&T Home Base. In order to use the TTY network, you must have a TTY-compatible phone and be in TTY mode. -
Page 21: Device Compatibility
your back-up battery, do not place the AT&T Home Base in direct sunlight or in wet or extremely cold environments. To test the condition of your back-up battery, make sure the AT&T Home Base is powered on. Unplug the AT&T Home Base from the wall power outlet. If the Power LED immediately starts blinking red, then the back-up battery may need to be replaced. - Page 22 wireless signal in order to maximize voice/data performance. If the AT&T Home Base signal strength indicator does not display high signal strength (Blue) or voice/data performance is unacceptable, you may need to relocate the device to another part of the home with a stronger wireless signal.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Yes, you can change your Wi-Fi network name and password using the AT&T Home Base Manager. From any connected device, enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field and log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login). Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Basic to change your network name and Settings >... -
Page 24: Phone
Phone Problem Possible Solution No dial tone Make sure there is AC power to the AT&T Home Base. Do not connect to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Make sure your AT&T Home Base is powered on. ... -
Page 25: Internet
dial tone when you pick up your handset. I hear an You will hear an intermittent dial tone when you have a new voicemail intermittent dial message waiting. tone Dial 1 from your home phone that is connected to the AT&T Home Base ... - Page 26 Under Settings > Firewall > Mac/IP/Port Filtering: Check that the IP and MAC address of your device are not blocked by the firewall. Download or Check your speed at att.com/speedtest. upload Check your signal strength light. If not green or blue, choose an alternate ...
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Page 27: Device Configuration
Device Configuration You can manage your AT&T Home Base settings using the AT&T Home Base Manager. To access, first connect to your AT&T Home Base and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin"(or your customized login). Wi-Fi Settings You can manage your AT&T Home Base Wi-Fi Settings under Settings >... -
Page 28: Connections
for your environment. Maximum Wi-Fi Devices: Specify how many devices can simultaneously connect to the AT&T Home Base. Be sure to click "Apply" after you've made changes. Connections View devices that are currently connected to your AT&T Home Base and block and unblock devices from having access. -
Page 29: Wps
Security Mode: Select the desired Wi-Fi security option. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is the latest and most secure method and should be used if possible. NO ENCRYPTION allows other people to monitor your Wi-Fi traffic and use your data plan to access the Internet. -
Page 30: Connections
Connections The AT&T Home Base automatically selects the optimal mobile network. Mobile Data: You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your AT&T Home Base. Enhanced Voice Services: Enables enhanced voice and communications over the cellular network (where available). -
Page 31: Port Forwarding
traffic. To start, click the Add Custom Application button, then provide the following data: MAC Address: A network identifier unique to each device's hardware. Destination IP Address: The internal IP address where traffic will be filtered to. Source IP Address: The source IP address that traffic will be filtered from. Protocol: You can select from None/TCP/UDP/ICMP as the traffic type you would like to filter. -
Page 32: Advanced
Advanced Administrator This page allows you to change the default login (attadmin) that is used to access the AT&T Home Base Manager. Current Login: Enter the current login for the AT&T Home Base Manager in this field. The default login is "attadmin."... - Page 33 IP Address: The IP address for this device, as seen from the local network. This is set to a default value. Subnet Mask: The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. MAC Address: The MAC Address is a network identifier. This read-only field displays the MAC Address for the Wi-Fi interface on this device.
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Page 34: Call Blocking
Do not use your router in dangerous environments such as oil terminals or chemical factories where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed. Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may affect the router performance, damage the router or cause danger to you. -
Page 35: Fcc Regulations
The device must be placed in ventilated environment for use. Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices. Do not allow children to play with the router or charger. ... -
Page 36: Ctia
USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Warranty ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one (1) year from the date of sale of the Product to you, provided that you are the original end-user purchaser of the Product and provided that your purchase was made from a supplier authorized by the Seller. -
Page 37: How To Get Warranty Service
EXCLUDE NOR LIMIT ANY OF YOUR LEGAL (STATUTORY) RIGHTS UNDER THE APPLICABLE NATIONAL LAWS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ZTE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF USE... - Page 38 No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of 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.
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