Zte MF90 Quick Start Manual page 2

Quick Start
Guide
ZTE MF90
4G modem
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
2. Install the SIM card.
IMPORTANT:
Your device does not support the Micro/Nano SIM card or any other nonstandard SIM cards. To avoid
damaging the device, do not use those cards or any card holders.
Installing Your Device
1. Slide the back cover and remove it.
3. Insert the microSDHC card if necessary.
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Accessing the Internet AP Mode
1. Log in to the webGUI configuration page.
4G Mode
2. Select Settings > Internet Access Point.
After a client is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or
3. Enable the Internet Access Point witch, and then click Apply.
Manual mode. The default mode is Automatic.
Mode Operation
Your device is automatically connected to the Internet, and you can surf the Internet
Automatic
through the client.
1. Log in to the web GUI configuration page.
2. Select Connection > Connection > Connection Mode > Manual, and then
4. Connect your device to a WLAN device.
Manual
click Apply to confirm your configuration.
There are two methods:
3. Click Home and then click Connect to access the Internet.
Select the WLAN device which will be listed in the WiFi Hotspot area, and then click Connect.
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NOTE: To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the webGUI configuration page by visiting Click Add, input the WLAN device information in the Add Wi-Fi Hotspot area, and then click
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http://192.168.32.1 or http://zte.home. The default password is admin. Apply.
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• Do not touch the inner antenna area unless it is necessary. Otherwise the performance of the de- • Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
vice may be affected. • Only qualified personnel can dismantle and repair the device.
• Keep the device out of the reach of little children. The device may cause an injury if used as a toy. • An operating temperature between -10°C and +60°C and a humidity between 5% and 95% are rec-
• When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing to do so may cause burns. ommended.
Using Your Device Using the Battery
• Use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using any unauthorized accessories • Do not connect the battery in a short circuit, because a short circuit may cause excessive heat and
may affect the performance of the device and violate the related national regulations about telecom fire.
terminals. • Do not store the battery in a hot area or put it in a fire. This avoids an explosion.
• Avoid using the device near or inside metallic structures or establishments that can emit electro- • Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
magnetic waves, because signal reception may be affected. • If the battery is not used for a long period, remove it from your device and store it in a cool dry
• The device is not waterproof. Keep the device dry and store it in a shady and cool place. place.
• Do not use the device immediately after a sudden temperature change. In such case, dew may be • Never use a damaged charger and exhausted battery.
generated inside and outside the device, so do not use it until it becomes dry. • Return the exhausted battery to the provider or put it in the appointed recycle place. Do not put it in
familial rubbish.
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2014 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means,
ZTE MF90
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Cor-
poration.
Let's go
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or up-
date specifications without prior notice.
Getting Started With Your Device
Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2014.05
Manual No.: 079584506579
NOTE: Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor. Prolonged work in
such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which may lead to automatic shutdown of
the device for your safety. In the case of such event, cool the device in a well-ventilated place before turning on
for normal use.
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4. Install the battery.
5. Close the back cover.
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After the client is successfully connected to the WLAN device, you can access the Internet.
Note:
An Internet Hotspot gives the option to an internet connection provided to the Mobile Broadband Router
through Wi-Fi connection instead of the Mobile Network. Please make sure that the IP address of Inter-
net Hotspot you have connected isn't using the same as this device´s IP address, or you will not have
access to Internet via the Internet hotspot. If the Dual Wi-Fi frequency (2.4 & 5GHz) is enabled will the
Internet Access Point not be able to be active
If Internet access point status is enable, Wi-Fi frequency (2.4G, 5G, 2.4 & 5GHz) can't changed.
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WARNING: If the battery is broken, keep away from it. If it taints your skin, wash your skin with abun-
dant fresh water and ask doctor help if necessary.
Limited Warranty
• This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by:
i. Reasonable abrasion.
ii. End users' failure to follow ZTE's installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures.
iii. End users' mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, storage,
servicing or operation of the product.
iv. Modifications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual.
v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events outside
ZTE's reasonable control.
vi. Usage of third-party products, or usage in conjunction with third-party products if such defects
are due to the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage intended for the product.
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Getting to Know Your Device Indicators
Indicator Status
Appearance
The following figure is for your reference only.
Red solid
1. LED indicator
Network
2. Power button Green solid
3. WPS button
Green blinking
4. External antenna connector
5. Micro USB port Blue solid
6. SIM (or USIM) card slot
Blue blinking
7. RESET button
Blue solid
8. microSDHC card slot
Wi-Fi
NOTES: Blue blinking
• The microSDHC™ logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. LED light off
• Use the original external antenna if necessary.
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Connecting Your Device
NOTE:
Set the client to obtain an IP address automatically. For the detailed procedure, refer to Configuring
Using Wi-Fi
Your PC. The client gets an IP address, for example, 192.168.32.101.
1. Power on your device.
3. Select the Wi-Fi name of your device, and then click Connect.
2. Use the Wi-Fi application on a client to search for available wireless networks.
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Configuring Your PC 2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in the Windows XP operating
system for your Wi-Fi connection.
1. Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.
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End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a refund for the product from ZTE un- Troubleshooting
der the above-mentioned situations.
Problem
• This warranty is end users' sole remedy and ZTE's sole liability for defective or nonconforming
Failing to establish a • Install the software. Run the installation program in the My Computer/
items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited
connection between Mobile Broadband path
to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise
your device and a PC • If the driver of your device is abnormal, uninstall and reinstall the soft-
required under the mandatory provisions of the law.
through a USB cable ware.
Limitation of Liability
• Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled. Press the WPS button to en-
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages
able the Wi-Fi function.
resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, no matter whether or not ZTE
Failing to establish a
• Refresh the network list and select the correct Wi-Fi Name.
had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not
connection between
• Check the IP address, and ensure that your client can automatically
limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or
your device and a cli-
obtain an IP address.
any downtime cost. ent through Wi-Fi
• Enter the correct network key (Wi-Fi password) when you connect the
client to your device.
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Red blinking The battery is empty. Please charge the battery.
Description
• The battery is low. Please charge the battery.
Red solid
• The battery is in the over-voltage charging status.
Error status. Not registered to the mobile network, no (U)SIM
card inserted or no network service available. Battery • Blinks every 2 seconds when the battery is being charged.
Registered to the 2G/3G network. Green blinking • Blinks every 8 seconds when your device is in sleep mode
and not being charged.
Connected to the 2G/3G network and data is being transferred.
Green solid The battery level is middle or high.
Registered to the 4G network.
LED light off The battery is not inserted.
Connected to the 4G network and data is being transferred.
WPS is active. Connection Scenario
The device can access the Internet in two ways and allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the
Wi-Fi is active.
same time. The following figure is for your reference only.
Wi-Fi is off or your device is in sleep mode.
• 4G Mode: A SIM or USIM card can be used to access the Internet.
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NOTE:
You can find the default Wi-Fi name on the label of your device.
4. Enter the password, and then click Connect.
Wi-Fi Name
NOTE:
You may need to enter the password for the Wi-Fi connection. You can view the label on your device to
get the default password.
5. Wait until the client is connected to your device successfully.
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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
Properties. and Obtain DNS server address automati-
cally, and click OK.
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Problem Recommended Action
Recommended Action • Ensure that your SIM card is available.
The client connected
• Change the location and find a place with good signal.
to the device cannot
• Check the setting of the WAN connection mode.
access the Internet
• Contact your service provider and confirm your APN settings.
The client cannot ac- • Ensure that the WLAN device has already been connected to the Inter-
cess the Internet in AP net.
mode • Ensure that your device and the WLAN device are in different subnets.
• Enter the correct address. The default address is http://192.168.32.1 or
Failing to visit the
http://zte.home.
webGUI configuration
• Use only one network adapter in your PC.
page
• Do not use any proxy server.
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• AP Mode: Your device can be connected to a WLAN device (such as a hotspot device or wireless
router) through Wi-Fi to access the Internet. The WLAN device must be already connected to the
Internet.
NOTE:
Your device and the WLAN device must be in different subnets.
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Using a USB Cable
1. Connect a client to your device through a USB cable.
2. Power on your device. The operating system detects and identifies new hardware, and automati-
cally finishes the installation.
NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can run the installation program in the My
Computer/Mobile Broadband path.
3. Wait until the client is connected to your device successfully.
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Warning and Notice
To the Owner
• If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices may be affected by the electromagnetic interfer-
ence caused by the device, such as the electronic system of vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
such devices before using the device if necessary.
• Operating the device may interfere with medical instruments such as hearing aids and pacemakers.
Always keep the device more than 20 centimeters away from such medical instruments when your
device is turned on. Turn the device off if necessary. Consult a physician or the manufacturers of
medical instruments before using the device if necessary.
• Be aware of the usage limitation when using the device at places such as oil warehouses or chemi-
cal factories, where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed. Turn off the
device if necessary.
• Do not use electronic transmission devices in aircrafts, at petrol stations or in hospitals. Observe
and obey all warning signs, and turn off the device in these conditions.
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Problem Recommended Action
• For the Wi-Fi connection password, view the label on the device.
• The default password of the webGUI configuration page is admin.
About the password
• If you changed the password and forgot the new password, you need to
restore the device to the factory default settings.
You can get help by:
• Sending an E-mail to mobile@zte.com.cn
• Visiting www.ztedevice.com
• Calling the service hotline +86–755–26779999
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