MF79U Quick Start Guide ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, Shenzhen, P.R.China Postcode: 518057 1 Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. Device cap 2. Front cover 3. Indicator light 4. Reset hole Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore your device. 5. micro-SIM card slot 6. microSDHC card slot 7. USB connector 2 NOTE:
microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Getting to Know Your Device Indicator Light Indicator Status Description The device is in error status. The device is not registered to the mobile network. There is no micro-SIM card inserted. There is no network service available. Red Green The device is registered to solid the 2G/3G mobile network. Green blinking The device is connected to the 2G/3G mobile network and data is being 3 transferred. Blue solid The device is registered to the 4G//LTE network. The device is connected to the 4G/LTE network and data is being transferred. WPS is active. Blue blinking Blue blinking Blue solid Wi-Fi is active. LED off Wi-Fi is off. 4 Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device uses your micro-SIM card to access the Internet. It allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figure is for your reference only. 5 Installing Your Device 1. Open the front cover. 2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. WARNING!
Your modem does not support SIM cards and nano-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the modem, do not use those cards or any card holders. 6 3. Install a microSDHC card to the microSDHC card slot. 4. Close the front cover. 7 8 Connecting to Your Device Using USB Connector Insert the device into your computers USB port securely. The operating system automatically detects and identifies your device and starts the installation wizard. NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can click the device installation icon in My Computer > ZTEMODEM to install the software. The 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page will open automatically, and then your computer will connect to your device successfully. Using Wi-Fi 1. Supply power to your device by connecting to your computer or using other accessories. 2. Ensure that your computer or other client devices have enabled Wi-Fi, and search for available wireless networks. NOTE:
Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual for further details on how to search for wireless networks. If you use a computer, you need to set your computer to obtain an IP address 9 automatically. 3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and click Connect. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and click OK. NOTE:
Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password. 5. Wait until the client device is connected to your device successfully. 10 Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password. 11 Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Page 1. Ensure that the connection between your device and the client device is correct. 2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://ufi.ztedevice.com in the address bar. 3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. NOTE:
View the label on the device to get the default password. 12 Changing Password the Wi-Fi SSID or 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Wi-Fi Settings > Main SSID. 3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password. 4. Click Apply. 13 Accessing the Internet After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual. The default mode is Automatic. Mode Operation Automatic Your device is automatically connected to the Internet, and you can surf on the Internet through the client. Manual 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Network
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Connection Mode > Manual, and then click Apply. Settings 3. Click to return to the home page, and then click or
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To change current connection setting, please disconnect from the Internet first. To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 14 Configuring Your PC The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in Windows for your Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click Network and select Properties. 2. Select Change adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click Properties. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK. 15 Warning and Notice To the Users If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the electronic system of vehicles, may be affected by the electromagnetic interference caused by the device. 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 powered on. Power off the device 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 chemical factories, where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed. Power 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 power off the device in these conditions. Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise the performance of the device may be affected. 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. Keep the device out of the reach of small children. The device may cause an injury if used as a toy. When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing 16 to do so may cause burns. Use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using any unauthorized accessories may affect the performance of the device and violate the related national regulations about telecom terminals. Avoid using the device near or inside metallic constructions or establishments that can emit electromagnetic waves, because signal reception may be affected. The device is not waterproof. Keep the device dry and store it in a shady and cool place. Do not use the device immediately after a sudden temperature change, because dew may be generated inside and outside the device. Do not use it until it becomes dry. Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it. Otherwise the device may be damaged. Only qualified personnel can dismantle and repair the device. An operating temperature between -10C and +55C and humidity between 5% and 95% are recommended. 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 ZTEs 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 ZTEs reasonable control. 17 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. End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a refund for the product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations. This warranty is end users sole remedy and ZTEs sole liability for defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law. Limitation of Liability ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, no matter whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost. 18 LEGAL INFORMATION Copyright 2019 ZTE CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 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 microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation. The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice. Version No.: R1.0 Edition Time: June 27, 2019 Manual No.:
19 Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action When you insert the device into your computers USB port, the operating cannot the system install software automatically. The connection between your device and a client through Wi-Fi cannot be established. Install the software manually. Please installation run the in the path of My program Computer > ZTEMODEM. If the driver of your device is abnormal, reinstall the software. You need the software first. to uninstall Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled. Refresh the network list and select the correct SSID. Check the IP address, and that your client can IP ensure automatically obtain an address. Enter the correct network key
(Wi-Fi password) when you connect the client to your device. 20 Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action The connected client to Ensure that your micro-SIM card is available. the cannot access device Change the location and find a place with good signal. the Check the settings of the WAN Internet. connection mode. Contact with your service provider and confirm your APN settings. 4G The Mobile Hotspot configuration page cannot be visited. Enter the correct address. The is address default http://192.168.0.1or http://ufi.ztedevice.com. Use only one network adapter in your PC. Do not use any proxy server. 21 Getting More Help You can get help by:
Sending an email to mobile@zte.com.cn Visiting www.ztedevices.com 22 FCC Regulations:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate 23 the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. During SAR testing, this device is set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 5 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. The exposure standard for wireless employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. 24 The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-MF79U. For this device, the highest reported SAR value for near the body is 0.95 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance of 5 mm between the unit and the human body. Carry this device, at least 10 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this and your body. 25