Zte MF51 Quick Start Manual

Introduction

ZTE MF51 is a 3G mobile hotspot device, working in GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/
HSPA network. It provides Internet connection via USB or Wi-Fi to clients,
enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.

Specification

HSPA:
DL 14.4 Mbps
ZTE MF51
UL 5.76 Mbps
Data Service
WCDMA CS: UL 64 kbps/DL 64kbps
Quick Start Guide
WCDMA PS: UL 384 kbps/DL 384kbps
Interface USB and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi Security NO ENCRYPTION or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LEGAL INFORMATION
USB Version USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
Copyright © 2012 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
USB Interface Type Micro USB
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and Weight 80 g
microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.
Dimensions (W×H×D): 102.5 mm*51 mm*13.5 mm
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make
modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice.
microSD card Support up to 32 GB microSD card
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time: 2012-02 Battery 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Manual No: 079584504285
*Standby time 100 hours
*Working time 4 hours
ZTE CORPORATION Charge time 3 hours
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Postcode: 518057 Tel: +86-755-26779999
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Interface and Buttons

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2 or
Operate system
later), Mac OS (10.5 or later)
This button is used to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup
authentication process and enable/disable the Wi-Fi
IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0
function.
Web Browser or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Chrome (10.0 or
1. WPS • Hold it for about five seconds to activate the WPS
later)
process.
Working temperature -10 °C ~ +60°C
• Hold it for about two seconds to enable/disable Wi-Fi
function.
Storage temperature -20 °C ~ +70 °C
2. Charger/USB • Charge your device.
Charging temperature 0 °C ~ +40 °C
port • Connect the client to your device via USB cable.
Humidity 5%~ 95%
3. Power Hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
Notes:

4. Indicators

Indicates the status of your device.
microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.
Notes:
The device's standby and working time are only for your reference, and • Press WPS and Power buttons simultaneously, and hold on about three
based on ideal working environment. seconds until all LEDs are off, then release the buttons, the device will

Getting to Know Your Device

restart automatically and restore to the factory default settings.
Indicators
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your
reference. The actual device may be different. When the device is powered on, the following icons will light, with the
corresponding indications listed in the table below:
Indicators Status Description
RED glittering Please charge.
RED bright The voltage of battery is low.
The voltage of battery is high.
Battery
GREEN bright
Indication Fully charged when power on or standby
mode with USB cable.
Charging when power on or power off or
GREEN glittering
standby mode.
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2. Insert SIM Card into the slot.
Indicators Status Description
Under power off mode full charged with
USB cable or no charging
Battery
LED off No charging or fully charged under
Indication
standby mode without USB cable
No battery
BLUE glittering Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi
BLUE bright WPS is active. Warning:
Indication
Please power off the device and remove the external power adapter before
LED off Wi-Fi is inactive or standby mode.
removing or inserting the SIM card, if not, the device or SIM card may be
damaged.
BLUE glittering 2G Modem data transferring.
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card holder.
BLUE bright Register on 2G network.
GREEN glittering 3G Modem data transferring.
Network
GREEN bright Register on 3G network.
Indication
ERROR or NO network service or No
RED bright
SIM
LED off Standby mode.

Hardware Installation

Inserting SIM Card, Memory Card and Battery
1. Use the thumb catch on the device to open the battery cover.
4. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold
springs.
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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 the device to your PC or laptop via the included USB
cable, then power on your device. And the following picture is one application
example:
5. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.

Switching On/Off Your Device

Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
Notes:
Please install battery before power on.

Charging Your Device

Wi-Fi Mode: Power on directly, and then connect the device to your PC or
1. Insert the charger lead carefully with the correct orientation to the laptop via Wi-Fi. And the following picture is one application example:
charger port.
The plug only fits one way. Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
2. Connect the charger to a main socket.
3. Disconnect when the battery is fully charged.
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Mixed Mode: Connect to the device with the above two connection methods.
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. Install software.
After the installation, 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, and
then Wi-Fi status icon will light.
2. If the Wi-Fi status shown is blue bright or LED off, hold the WPS key for
about 2 seconds to enable the Wi-Fi function.
3. 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"192.168.0.101".
4. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
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