Changing Wi-Fi Network Name And Password; Important Messages; Managing Connected Devices; Parental Control - Zte AT&T MF279 User Manual

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. Within two (2) minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device you want to connect.
3. Your AT&T Home Base and the wireless device will communicate and establish the connection.
Connect via Ethernet
To connect via Ethernet, plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your computer and
the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of the AT&T Home Base.

Changing Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

You can customize your AT&T Home Base Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password using the AT&T
Home Base Manager. On any device that is connected to the AT&T Home Base, 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 > Wi-Fi >
Security to change your password.
Note: You will need to reconnect all Wi-Fi devices using the new information.

Important Messages

Your AT&T Home Base is able to receive important messages from AT&T regarding new software
updates and your service plan. You are not able to respond or reply to these messages.
To view your messages, 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 Messages.

Managing Connected Devices

You can view devices currently connected to your AT&T Home Base and block and unblock devices
using the AT&T Home Base Manager. On any device that is connected to the AT&T Home Base,
enterhttp://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your
customized login), and go to Connected Devices.

Parental Control

With Parental Control, you can block inappropriate and dangerous sites, restrict access by time, and at
the same time protect every device on your home network against adware and phishing through one
central point- your AT&T Home Base.
You can select a connected device add to Limited Device List. Select days and times to limit data access.
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