ZTE MF80 - Mobile Hotspot Quick Guide

Introduction

ZTE MF80 is a 3G/2G mobile hotspot device, working in GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ network. The client devices could connect to it via USB or Wi-Fi interface. The device supports data and SMS services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.
This quick guide provides instructions on how to install and get started with the product. For information about connection of services, please consult your service provider.

Specification

Notes: microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.

The device's standby and working time are only for your reference, and based on ideal working environment.

Getting to Know Your Device

The following figure shows the appearance of the device, it is only for your reference. The actual device may be different.

Interface and Buttons

Notes:
Hold the WPS and Power buttons simultaneously until the LED screen turns off, and then release the buttons. The device will restart automatically and restore to the factory default settings.

LED Indicator

When the device is powered on, the following icons will appear on the LED screen, with the corresponding indicates listed in the table below:

Icon	Indication
	Network signal strength.
	Network type. 2G or 3G icon will appear on the LED screen according to the network being connected.
	Connect to the Internet automatically.
	Connect to the Internet manually.
	Roaming network indication.
	New message received.
	Wi-Fi Status and number of the connecting users.
	Battery power indication.

Hardware Installation

Inserting SIM Card and Battery

1. Slide the battery cover, and remove it.
   
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
   
3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery down into the case.
   
4. Put the battery cover of the modem flatly upon the body of device. Direct the battery cover towards the locking catches on the sides of the device, and then push the battery cover to lock the cover into its place.
   

Inserting microSD Card

1. Pull the microSD cover out of the card slot.
   Notes:
   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.
   
3. Close the microSD cover.

Switching On/Off Your Device

Hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.

Notes:
The device is powered on when the LED screen lights up.

Charging Your Device

You can charge your device by using USB cable or adapter.

1. Insert the charger lead carefully with the plug arrow facing the bottom of the device.
2. The plug only fits one way. Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
3. Make sure the plug is the right way round and lined up correctly and insert it gently.
   

Working Mode

Your device supports three working modes. For the client, we only use PC or laptop as the example in this document.

USB Mode: Connect to the device with the USB cable.

Wi-Fi Mode: Connect to the device via Wi-Fi.

Mixed Mode: Connect to the device with the above two connection methods.
Notes:
If you want to connect to the Internet by using Wi-Fi mode, make sure that the client supports the Wi-Fi function.
The following picture is the application example. All of the client devices can surf on the Internet at the same time.

Establish a connection between your device and the client

Via USB Cable

1. Connect your device and the client with the USB cable.
2. Power on your device.
3. Follow the system prompts to complete the software installation.
   Notes:
   • If the system does not launch installation automatically, you can run the installation program in path of My Computer > Mobile Hotspot.
   • The driver of your device will be installed at the same time.
4. After the installation, the system will create a shortcut icon on your desktop and a program group in the Start→Programs menu. The connection between your device and the client will be established successfully a moment later.

Via Wi-Fi

1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize.
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search the available wireless network.
   Notes:
   You need to check your Wireless Network Connection. Set the client to obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties, and the client will get an IP address like "192.168.0.100".
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
   
   Notes:
   There will be a pop-up window to require the password. Check the label on your device to gain the SSID and preset password information. Please do remember the new password when you change the password by selecting Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Security after logging in the WebGUI Configuration Page. You can restore the device to the factory default settings in case you forget it.
4. Wait a moment, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully.

Access the Internet

1. Switch on the device.
2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.
3. After successfully establishing the connection, access the Internet in the Always On and Manual mode. The default mode is Always On.

Notes:
You can browse the WebGUI Configuration page and click WAN Connection to set the WAN connection mode.

Access the WebGUI Configuration Page

1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct.
2. Launch the internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://ufi.home in the address bar.
   Notes:
   It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (2.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Chrome (5.0 or later).
3. The login page appears as follows.
   
   View the information of WAN, WLAN and Device. Input the case-sensitive default password "admin", and then click Login to access the WebGUI Configuration page.

Notes:

• Do not put anything on the top of your device. Do not lay devices to overlap each other when using.
• The device takes 1~2 minutes to initialize, and attach to the network.

PIN Code Verification

If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled, you will need to input the PIN code when you login at the first time.

Notes: The SIM card will be locked if you enter wrong PIN code consecutively for three times.

If you want to modify the PIN Status, please select Settings > Advanced > PIN Management to do the actions.

Quick Settings

After logging in, select Quick Settings, and then the wizard appears.

The wizard guides you how to set the basic parameters for your device in the safest way. After this procedure, you can use your Internet service.
Notes:
The parameter settings may have been preset by your service provider, and you will enjoy your Internet service directly. Please contact your service provider for details if you want to do some modification.

WAN Connection

After logging in, select WAN Connection, and you can choose the WAN Connection Mode according to your requirement.

Settings

After logging in, select Settings, and you can do the following operations.

Notes:
Make sure that you can remember the new password if you change the login password by selecting Settings > Advanced > Management. Please restore the device to the factory default settings in case you forget the new password.

Disconnect from the Internet

1. Log in the WebGUI Configuration page, and select WAN Connection.
2. Select Manual > Disconnect Internet.
3. Click Apply.
   

Notes:
Turning off the device can also terminate the internet connection.

SMS

This function allows you to view, send and receive short messages. After logging in, select SMS, and you can do the following operations.

PhoneBook

This function allows you to store contacts to your device or SIM card.
After logging in, select PhoneBook, and you can add a new contact in Add New tab, and perform operations to the contact in the Device or SIM Card tab.

Usage of WPS

If your client device supports WPS, you need not to input the password manually after WPS has been available. Please do the following:

1. Start up your device.
2. Launch the client device connected to your device.
3. Enable the WPS function of your device.
4. Enable the WPS function of the client.

Notes:

• If the current security mode of the device is OPEN or SHARE, the WPS function is useless.
• For the detailed operations about the client, please refer to the client's instruction.

Sleep Mode

When you enable the Wi-Fi function and use the battery to supply power to the device, once no user connects to the device within 10 minutes, the device will enter the sleep mode, and the LED screen will be turned off. In the sleep mode, the Wi-Fi function will be disabled. Press Power or WPS button to wake up the device, and the LED screen will be turned on.

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