ZTE MF279T - 4G LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot Quick Start Guide

Getting to Know Your Device

Indicators

Indicator	State	Description
Power	Green steady	On AC power
	Green blinking	On battery power
	Off	No power
Voicemail	Green blinking	New voicemail waiting
	Off	No new voicemail
Wi-Fi	Green steady	Wi-Fi on, no data transferring
	Green flickering	Wi-Fi on, data transferring
	Off	Wi-Fi off
Information	Green blinking	Check the MF279T Web UI — New messages
	Off	No unread messages
Battery	Green steady	More than 50% battery power
	Yellow steady	20%-50% battery power
	Red blinking	Less than 20% battery power
	Off	Battery needs to be installed or replaced
Signal Strength	Blue steady	Strong signal 3G/4G/HSPA+( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars)
	Blue blinking	3G/4G/HSPA+ roaming ( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars)
	Green steady	Strong signal LTE( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars)
	Green blinking	LTE roaming ( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars)
	Red steady	No service, limited service, or searching for signal (antenna with RED and 0 bar)
	Red blinking	SIM checking, SIM error or other abnormal (antenna with RED and 0 bar. Blinking period: 2s )

Before You Begin

The MF279T uses the TELUS cellular network and DOES NOT use your home phone wall jacks.
Your device should be located:

• Where you have a strong signal from a cell tower, typically near a window or outside wall. Signal strength may vary in different parts of your home.
• Near an electrical wall outlet.
• In the general area where you'll be using your home phone, computer, or Wi-Fi enabled device.
  

Installation Guide

Install the Back-up Battery and nano-SIM Card (Optional)

1. Remove the bottom of the device by pushing the entire cover in the direction of the arrow.
   
2. Install the nano-SIM card (Optional).
   

• Your device only supports a nano-SIM card.
• To avoid damaging the device, please only use the card that is provided by TELUS and ensure that the nano-SIM card contacts are facing up when inserting it into the nano-SIM slot.

3. Insert the back-up battery.
   
4. Replace the cover.

Turn on Your Device

1. Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord into the Power Input port on the back of your device.
3. Slide the ON/OFF button to the ON position and you'll see the power light stays steady green.
   

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 green for optimal performance. Blue indicates a moderate signal and may be sufficient.

Connect Your Phone

Unplug Your Phone from the Wall Jack

Don't plug the MF279T directly to your home phone wall jack.
NOTE: If you have a cordless phone, keep it plugged into a power outlet.

Connect Your Phone to the Device

Plug your phone into the "PHONE" port on the MF279T, using your existing phone cable or the included phone cable.
NOTE: Do not plug the device into your home phone wall jack.

Place a Test Call

Place a test call from your connected home phone. Make sure to dial the 10-digit phone number, including area code.
For best results, place the cordless phone base at least 12 inches from the MF279T.

Important Phone Tips

• Voicemail is included with your service. Dial "1" to set up and access. If you choose to use an answering machine instead, set it to fewer than 4 rings.
• To place phones throughout your home, use a cordless phone system with multiple handsets. Wall jacks cannot be used with the MF279T.

Connect to the Internet

Select Your Internet Connection

To Connect via Wi-Fi:

1. Open the Wi-Fi network manager on your computer or Wi-Fi enabled device.
2. Find and select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) (e.g., ZTE MF279T/2.4GXXXX or ZTE MF279T/5GXXXX, XXXX is the last 4 digits of MAC address).

To Connect via Ethernet:
Use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer or other device to the Ethernet port on the back of your device. Go to Telus.com (or your favorite website) to confirm your Internet connection.

Enter Wi-Fi Network Password

When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password found on the bottom of the device.

Confirm Internet Connection

Go to Telus.com (or your favorite website) to confirm your Internet connection.
When your device is transmitting to and from the Internet, the Wi-Fi light will flicker green.

Accessing the Configuration Page

To customize your device or view important messages about your device and data usage, use the configuration page.

1. Make sure the connection between your devices is active (either by cable or Wi-Fi).
2. Launch the Internet browser, and then enter http://192.168.0.1 (or other IP if you have changed it from the default) or http://telus.ztesmarthub directly into your browser address field and use "admin" as your login.

NOTE: The information light will blink green when you have a message.

Documents / Resources

References

• Phones, Internet and TV on the most-awarded network | TELUS

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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