ZTE MF253M 4G Wireless Router User Manual

ZTE Corporation 4G Wireless Router Users Manual

Users Manual

MF253M Let’s go Getting started with your device.
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5Configuring Your PC The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in the Windows 7 operating system for your Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click Network and select Properties. 2. Select Chang adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
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7Accessing the Internet Before accessing the Internet, please make sure that the following operations are finished. • Your device is connected via a network cable or Wi-Fi. • Your PC is configured. To access the Internet: Log in the Configuration Page. 1) Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. The login page appears. 2) Input the password and then click Login. The default password is vivo. SMS Manage the SMS, send and receive text messages. You can also set the SMS limit settings. This function allows you to send or receive short messages. 1. From the Web UI, click the SMS tab to manage messages in the device and SIM card.
8 2. From the Web UI, click SMS > SMS Settings to set the SMS limit settings. f Validity: Set valid period of outgoing messages. f Center Number: Enter SMS center number. For more information, please contact your service provider. f Delivery Report: Receive or reject a prompt informing you that the message is delivered to the recipient. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Phonebook Manage the contacts information. The phonebook information can be saved in the device or SIM card, and you can choose the saved position. • From the Web UI, click the Phonebook tab to view, add and delete new contacts.
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10 Create a new APN selecting the Manual mode, then click Add New. Wi-Fi Settings z Basic settings From the Web UI, click Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure:
11 f Wi-Fi Switch: Enable or disable Wi-Fi. f Multi SSID Switch: Enable or disable multi SSID. f Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name for your wireless local area network (Wi-Fi). f Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function. If Enable is selected, the router broadcasts the SSID, and other devices can detect and connect to it. If Disable is selected, the other devices cannot detect the router. You can only connect to the router by manual setting. f AP Isolation: When Enabled is selected, each of your wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. When Disable is selected, each of your wireless clients will be able to communicate with each other. f Security Mode: The security modes are described below: 1. OPEN: You can authenticate successfully with a SSID, whether it is valid or empty. 2. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme. 3. WPA2 (AES)-PSK: It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 802.11i standard. If the Authentication type is WPA2 (AES)-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK , the bottom part of the configuration page displays WPA parameters. f Max Station Number: Set the maximum numbers of other devices connecting to your device. z Advanced settings From the Web UI, click Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced Settings, you can set Wi-Fi advanced characters.
12 z Black List From the Web UI, click Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Black List, to enable or disable black list. z WPS From the Web UI, click Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > WPS, select WPS mode, the two modes are described below: f PIN: Set the client's PIN code in Client PIN field. f PBC: Press the WPS button of the router or select PBC, and then click Apply. Press the WPS button on the client wireless adapter within two minutes, and the negotiation process will be established.
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15WPS Function Your device supports WPS function. You can use this function to connect the client to your device. 1. Power on your device, and enable the Wi-Fi function on your device. 2. Enable the WPS function. Please check the WPS Setting on the Configuration Page. 3. Press the WPS button on your device to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process. 4. Enable the WPS function on your client to respond to this authentication process. 5. Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection. Wireless Connection (Optional) If you want to use Wi-Fi to connect your router, please refer to the following steps. 1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi works normal. Please check the Wi-Fi Setting on the Configuration Page or check the Wi-Fi indicator. 2. Power on your device. Use the Wi-Fi application on a client to search for available wireless networks.
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18 Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions I cannot visit the Configuration Page • Enter the correct address. The default address is http://192.168.1.1. • Only use one network adapter in your PC. • Do not use any proxy server. I cannot establish the Wi-Fi connection between my device and the client. • Make sure the Wi-Fi function is active. • Refresh network list and select the correct SSID. • Check the IP address to make sure your client can obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties. • Type the correct network key (Wi-Fi password) when you connect to the device. Others Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions The 3G/4G signal indicator is always blinking or does not light. • This indicates poor reception. Try moving the router to another location near the window. About the password • For the Wi-Fi connection password, please check the label on the device. • The default password of the Configuration Page is vivo. • If you changed the password and forgot the new password, you need to restore the device to the factory default settings.
19Warning and Notice To the Owner •If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices may be affected by the electromagnetic interference 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 chemical 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. •Do not touch the inner antenna area unless it is necessary. Otherwise the performance of the device may be affected. •Keep the device out of the reach of little children. The device may cause an injury if used as a toy. •When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing to do so may cause burns. Using Your Device •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 structures 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. In such case, dew may be generated inside and outside the device, so 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 -10°C and +45°C and humidity between 5% and 95% are recommended.
20 Using the Battery •Do not connect the battery in a short circuit, because a short circuit may cause excessive heat and fire. •Do not store the battery in a hot area or put it in a fire. This avoids an explosion. •Do not disassemble or modify the battery. •If the battery is not used for a long period, remove it from your device and store it in a cool dry place. •Never use a damaged charger and exhausted battery. •Return the exhausted battery to the provider or put it in the appointed recycle place. Do not put it in familial rubbish. WARNING: If the battery is broken, keep away from it. If it taints your skin, wash your skin with abundant 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. 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 ZTE’s 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
21limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost. 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
22FCC 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 user‘s authority to o p e ra te the equipm ent. RF Exposure Information This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. 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 U.S. Government. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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