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- Page 1 MC8010CA Smart Hub User Manual...
- Page 3 ZTE Corporation. ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this manual without prior notice. This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure the accuracy of its content.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ..............1 Introduction ....................1 Indicator Lights ..................2 Best Placement in the Home ..............2 Powering On/Off Your Device ..............3 Getting to Know the Work Modes .............. 4 Connecting to the Smart Hub ......... 5 Configuring Your PC (Verifying IP Address and DNS) ...... - Page 6 Cable WAN Settings ................24 Wi-Fi Settings ..................24 Advanced Settings .................. 28 For Your Safety .............. 29 Safety Precautions .................. 29 Cleaning and Maintenance ..............30 Limited Warranty ..................30 Limitation of Liability ................31 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure ............. 31 FCC Compliance ..................
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Introduction ZTE MC8010CA Smart Hub is a 5G wireless router, working on the 5G, 4G, 3G networks and compatible with WAN. You can connect your devices to it ® via network cables or Wi-Fi for data service. The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. -
Page 8: Indicator Lights
• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power on. External antenna ports* Connect to external antennas for better signal. The phone port is disabled. Please do not use this PHONE port port to make voice calls or call 911. LAN ports Connect to WAN (public network) or clients. -
Page 9: Powering On/Off Your Device
• Place your Smart Hub in a central location close to a window where there is also a power source. Concrete walls, metal doors can reduce cellular signal from the tower. Placement in basements should be avoided. • Signal strength: You can check the cellular signal strength by checking the signal indicators on the Smart Hub or after logging into the 5G CPE web page (see Accessing the 5G CPE Web... -
Page 10: Getting To Know The Work Modes
To power off without disconnecting the cable or the adapter, press and hold the WPS button for 10 seconds. You can then press and hold the button for about 3 seconds to power on again. Getting to Know the Work Modes You must set the correct work mode for the Smart Hub in order for it to connect correctly under different scenarios. -
Page 11: Connecting To The Smart Hub
you need to select the LAN port for the WAN connection. The other LAN port is free for a client to connect. NOTE: In Cable broadband mode, you cannot use the nano-SIM card to connect to the Internet. • Bridge mode: Connect the Smart Hub to the Internet via the installed nano-SIM card (see Connecting to the Cellular Network) and then use... - Page 12 2. Select Change adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (if you connect to the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi) or Local Area Connection (if you connect to the Smart Hub via LAN), and then select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
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Page 13: Connecting Via Wi-Fi
Connecting via Wi-Fi 1. Find the default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password on the sticker at the base of the Smart Hub. 2. On your Wi-Fi enabled devices, turn Wi-Fi on and view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 3. Choose the SSID from the sticker, enter the password, and select connect. -
Page 14: Using The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If a client supports WPS, you don’t have to input the password manually on the client to connect with the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi. You have two options to use WPS. Option 1: WPS button 1. -
Page 15: Connecting Via A Network Cable
6. Follow the system prompts on your device to finish the setup. Connecting via a Network Cable Connect one of the LAN ports on the Smart Hub and the LAN port on your computer with a LAN cable. Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page Visit the 5G CPE web page to configure the Smart Hub settings, such as work mode, passwords, Wi-Fi SSID. - Page 16 On computers On mobile devices NOTE: Select PC or Mobile to switch between computer interface and mobile device interface. NOTE: ® ® ® It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer , Firefox , Safari , or Google™ Chrome™. 3. Enter the password and select Sign in. NOTE: As soon as you sign in to the 5G CPE web page, follow the prompts to change the default password.
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Page 17: Connecting To The Internet
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Cellular Network To access the Internet through the cellular network from the Smart Hub, you need to install a valid nano-SIM card first. 1. Turn the Smart Hub to get access to the base. Open the slot cover. 2. -
Page 18: Connecting To The Public Network (Wan)
WARNING! To avoid damage to the Smart Hub, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider. Connecting to the Public Network (WAN) Your device supports Cable broadband mode and you can use this mode to access the Internet. -
Page 19: Connecting To Existing Wi-Fi Networks
5. Select Connect or Apply. Connecting to Existing Wi-Fi Networks Your Smart Hub supports the Internet Wi-Fi function and you can use this function to extend your existing Wi-Fi network. NOTE: Internet Wi-Fi is not available in Bridge mode. 1. Log in to the 5G CPE web page. 2. - Page 20 3. Select the operation mode you need (see Getting to Know the Work Modes). If prompted, select the correct LAN port for WAN or router. 4. Select Apply and wait for the Smart Hub to restart.
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Page 21: Navigating The 5G Cpe Web Page
Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page The 5G CPE home page looks like the following. View and change work mode. View connected clients and manage the list of blocked devices or allowed devices. Access more features and settings. Scan QR codes with your clients to connect to the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi. Check device status. - Page 22 Manage Internet connection settings. Turn on/off cellular data connection. View the Internet connection speed and time. Change the login password to the 5G CPE web page. Sign out of the 5G CPE web page. View the status of the Smart Hub. NOTE: In most 5G CPE web pages, you can click to return to the previous...
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Page 23: Phonebook And Text Messaging
Phonebook and Text Messaging This function allows you to keep a phonebook on the Smart Hub or the nano-SIM card and send and receive text messages via the nano-SIM card. NOTE: Because this function needs cellular network connection, you cannot use it in cable broadband mode. -
Page 24: Managing Text Messages
To send a text message: 1. On the Phonebook page, click the checkboxes on the left of the contacts you want to send the message to. NOTE: You can add 5 recipients at most for one message. 2. Click Send SMS above the contact list. 3. - Page 25 To configure message settings: 1. Click Settings above the message list. 2. Set validity and delivery report, or check the SMS center number. Validity: Set the valid period for outgoing messages. SMS Center Number: Display the SMS center number. Please contact your carrier for more information.
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Page 26: Managing Data Usage
Managing Data Usage When the Smart Hub is connected to the Internet via cellular (that is the Smart Hub is in Bridge mode or Wireless broadband mode), you can check and manage mobile data use and get data warnings. 1. Click Data usage on the 5G CPE home page. 2. -
Page 27: Access Controls
Access Controls You can limit devices’ access to the Smart Hub and the Internet via Wi-Fi by setting up parental controls, white list, or black list. Limiting Wi-Fi Access With Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature allows parents to manage the kids’ access time to the Smart Hub and the Internet via Wi-Fi. - Page 28 2. Select Blocklist or Allowlist for Wi-Fi MAC filtering and click Apply. With Blocklist turned on, devices in the Blocklist cannot connect to the Smart Hub over Wi-Fi. With the Allowlist turned on, only devices in the Allowlist can connect to the Smart Hub over Wi-Fi.
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Page 29: Managing Settings
Managing Settings Cellular Settings When the Smart Hub is connected to the Internet via cellular (that is the Smart Hub is in Bridge mode or Wireless broadband mode), you can manage options for your mobile network. 1. On the 5G CPE home page, turn off the mobile data switch click Yes. -
Page 30: Cable Wan Settings
Cable WAN Settings When the Smart Hub is connected to the public network through a WAN port in Auto or Cable broadband mode (see Connecting to the Public Network (WAN)), you need to set the parameters given by your service provider. - Page 31 NOTE: Guest SSID and Internet Wi-Fi are two mutually exclusive features. Disable one if you want to use the other. Managing Main SSID Settings You can configure the basic settings for the Smart Hub Wi-Fi on the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. Click Apply to save the settings. •...
- Page 32 Fi to 5 GHz. The SSID for 5 GHz Wi-Fi will be the SSID for 2.4 GHz Wi- Fi with a “_5G” suffix. NOTE: Scan the QR codes to connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Managing Guest SSID Settings You can enable a guest SSID on the 2.4 GHz bands for temporary users to connect with limited time for access and restriction to the 5G CPE web pages.
- Page 33 clients connected to the guest SSID. NOTE: Scan the QR codes to connect to the guest Wi-Fi. Managing WPS Settings Select the SSID and the authentication method for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Apply to start the WPS process for the Smart Hub. See Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for details.
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Page 34: Advanced Settings
NOTE: Disable Guest SSID before you enable Internet Wi-Fi. Advanced Settings Click Advanced settings on the 5G CPE home page to configure the following options for your Smart Hub. Click Apply to save your settings. • Night mode: You can turn on or off indicator lights or set Wi-Fi sleep schedule. -
Page 35: For Your Safety
• Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may affect the device performance, damage the device or cause danger to you. • Do not attempt to dismantle the device. There are no user-serviceable parts. -
Page 36: Cleaning And Maintenance
End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, storage, servicing or operation of the 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... -
Page 37: Limitation Of Liability
Limitation of Liability 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... -
Page 38: Fcc Compliance
The FCC grant can be found under the Display Grant section http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ- MC8010CA. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 39: Ic Notice
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. IC: 5200E-MC8010CA IC Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution • Please check your configuration settings. I cannot access the Internet at • all. Please wait 1~2 minutes for the router to initialize. • Check your network indicators. The download or upload speed The speed is dependent on signal strength. Check is very slow.