TCL LinkZone User Manual
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USER MANUAL
V1.0 | MW42L

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL V1.0 | MW42L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first ........................iii Chapter 1. Meet your LinkZone ................... 1 1.1 System requirements ..................... 1 1.2 Overview ........................1 Chapter 2. Get started ......................3 2.1 Inserting SlM card ......................3 2.2 Identify an ideal location ....................4 2.3 Power on your LinkZone ....................
  • Page 3: Read This First

    • TCL Communication Ltd. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Meet Your Linkzone

    Chapter 1. Meet your LinkZone This TCL LinkZone is a 4G LTE mobile router, providing download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Your LinkZone lets you create fast and secure Wi-Fi in any location with cellular network coverage. 1.1 System requirements Your LinkZone supports up to 10 connected devices with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (802.11b/g/n).
  • Page 5 • Blinking blue: there is an unread message. NOTE Log in to the web UI (see the IP address on the label inside the router), and locate the SMS tab to read the message. 5. SMS LED • OFF: there is no unread message, or the router is in the power saving mode.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Get Started

    Chapter 2. Get started This chapter introduces the basic instructions on how to get your LinkZone up and running. The instructions may vary depending on your LinkZone model. 2.1 Inserting SlM card PREREQUISITE: Select the right size of SIM card for your LinkZone.
  • Page 7: Identify An Ideal Location

    3. Install the battery. 4. Install the back cover. 2.2 Identify an ideal location Identify an ideal location for your 4G LinkZone. To make the most of your LinkZone, make sure the location meets the following criteria: • Near a window • A cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from objects such as walls and electrical...
  • Page 8: Network Connection

    To establish a wireless network connection, search for the Wi-Fi name on your wireless devices, and enter the password. 2.4 How to connect in Wi-Fi mode Step 1: Enabling Wi-Fi on your LINKZONE. When the Wi-Fi indicator is solid blue, Wi-Fi is enabled. Step 2: Recording the SSID and Wi-Fi Key.
  • Page 9 4) Click Apply. Your device should then connect automatically. Option 3: 1) Open the WPS page on your Web User Interface (Go to Device Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Settings). 2) Click on PBC. 3) Click Apply. WPS is now enabled for 2 minutes. 4) Enable WPS on your client and it should automatically connect.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3. Access The Web Ui

    Chapter 3. Access the web UI This chapter introduces how to get access to the web UI of your LinkZone, and gives you a glimpse of the web UI. 3.1 Log in to the web UI To log in to the web UI, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 11: Chapter 4. Configure Your Linkzone

    Chapter 4. Configure your LinkZone In this chapter, we will show you how to get the most out of your LinkZone using the web UI. With the web UI, you can configure Wi-Fi settings, view connected devices, manage SMS settings, and more.
  • Page 12: Devices Settings

    The available security modes include OPEN, WPA2-PSK(AES) Security Mode and WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES). Pass Phrase Set a password for your Wi-Fi network. 4.3 Devices Settings Connected devices Click Connected Devices to get more detailed information on the connected devices. In the details page, you can edit the names of connected devices, and manage internet access for connected devices.
  • Page 13 WPA2-PSK(AES) Security Mode WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES). Set a password for your Wi-Fi network. Check the Wi-Fi password by Pass Phrase ticking Display Password. Max Station You can decide how many client devices can connect to your Number LinkZone network at a time.
  • Page 14: Sms

    WPS Settings WPS is a wireless network security standard that tries to make connections between your LinkZone and wireless devices faster and easier. If your wireless device is WPS-supported, you can access the LinkZone Wi-Fi network through a WPS connection. Select...
  • Page 15: Phonebook

    Port filtering This function is Disabled by default, any device connected to your LinkZone is allowed to access the internet. You can use the Port filter to block specific devices from accessing the internet. Disable: All connected devices can access the internet.
  • Page 16: System Settings

    Disabled by default. URL filtering In this feature, you can set internet access schedule for the devices on the LinkZone network, and define which websites the devices can and cannot visit. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols that allows connected devices to discover each other and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, and entertainment.
  • Page 17 Upload to update the LinkZone sofeware. FOTA upgrade Click Check, your Cat4 Router will check if there is an update available. If one is found, you can click Download. Once the file has been downloaded successfully, you can click Update.
  • Page 18: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Read all the safety information before using your product. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury, or damage to your product or other property. Important safety instructions • Do not use the device in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. • Do not let children use the device and its accessories without supervision.
  • Page 19: Operating Temperature

    • Do not use damaged battery. Operating temperature Your device is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F), and should be stored in ambient temperatures between -20 °C and 70 °C (-4 °F and 158 °F).
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure 192.168.1.1 is entered correctly in the web browser. I can’t log in to the web UI. • Make sure the LinkZone is powered on. • Check whether the device is connected to the LinkZone network properly. 1. Log in to the web UI.
  • Page 21 • Make sure there is a SIM card in your LinkZone. • Reinstall the SIM card, and log in to the web UI "No SIM card" or "Invalid SIM card" again. is displayed on the web UI. NOTE Power off your device before removing the SIM card.

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