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Getting started with your device.


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, elec-
tronic 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


Connecting Your Device
Follow the number to connect your device.
If you select a different operation mode, the connection of
the LAN port is different. Please refer to the chapter “Ac-
cessing the Internet”. If you want to use the mobile network
to connect to the Internet or use your home phone, you
need to insert your (U)SIM card first.
IMPORTANT:
Your device does not support Micro/Nano SIM card or any
other nonstandard SIM cards. To avoid device damage,
please do not use them or any card holders.


Indicators
Indicator State Description
Power is on and external power
POWER Blue ON
supply is working normally.
Power is off or external power
OFF
supply is working abnormally.
WLAN works normally with no
Blue ON
data transmission.
WIFI WLAN works normally with data
Blue Blinking
transmission.
WLAN works abnormally or the
OFF
WLAN function is disabled.
OFF The phone is not in use.
PHONE
Blue Blinking The phone is ringing.
Blue ON The phone is in calling.
Signal strength is very good or
Blue ON
SIG good.
Blue Blinking Signal strength is weak.
OFF There is no signal.


 The device is turned on but not
Red registered to the mobile net-
work.
The device is connected to the
Blue Blinking LTE network and data is being
transferred.
3G/4G
The device is registered to the
Blue Solid
LTE network.
The device is connected to the
Green
3G network and data is being
Blinking
transferred.
The device is registered to the
Green Solid
3G network.
Green ON The LAN port is connected.
Green The LAN port is connected with
LAN Blinking data transmission.
The network cable is not con-
OFF
nected.
NOTE:
The phone function needs the network support.


Configuring Your PC
Follow the following steps and figures for Windows XP to
configure the Internet Protocol for your connection.
NOTES:
• Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi-Fi connec-
tion.
• Local Area Connection is used for network cable con-
nection.
1. Right-click My Network Places, and then select Prop-
erties.


2. Right-click the icon for Connection, and then select
Properties.

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click

Properties.


4. Select the two items indicated in the following figure,
and then click OK to finish the configuration.

Accessing 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:
1. Log in the 4G CPE Page.
1) Launch the Internet browser and enter
http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. The login
page appears.

2) Input the password and then click Login. The de-

fault password is admin.
2. View the current mode on the left top of the 4G CPE
page, and then click Change.


3. Select an operation mode which you want to use and
then click Apply.

NOTE:
If you change the operation mode, the device will be re-
started automatically.
4. Set the detail parameters for the operation mode.
• For Bridge
You need to connect the WAN to the LAN port via Ethernet
cable and set the clients to obtain the IP address automati-
cally. Your clients can obtain the IP address from the WAN
DHCP host and connect to the Internet directly.

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NOTE:
If you want to change the operation mode, you need to set
the client a fixed IP address between 192.168.0.100 and
192.168.0.200, and then log in the 4G CPE page to change
it.
• For Cable Broadband
You need to connect the WAN to the LAN port (LAN1/WAN)
via Ethernet cable and select the WAN Connection Mode.
The other LAN ports (LAN2~LAN4) are used to connect PC
or laptop. There are three WAN Connection Modes: PP-
PoE, Static and DHCP. Please contact with your service
provider to confirm which mode is fit for you.
Select Settings > Network Settings to change the WAN
connection mode and set the detail parameters.
u PPPoE mode
Select PPPoE, input the User Name and Password and
then set the WAN Connection Mode.
NOTE:
Your service provider gives you the User Name and Pass-
word.

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u Static mode
Select Static, input all the parameters and then click Apply.
NOTE:
Your service provider gives you the static address informa-
tion.

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u DHCP mode
Please select DHCP and then click Apply.
NOTE:
Your service provider does not give you any parameters.

• For Wireless Broadband

If you want to use your PC to connect to the Internet,
please connect your PC to the LAN port via Ethernet cable.
Select Settings > Network Settings > Dial-up Settings to
change the WAN connection mode. The default WAN Con-
nection Mode is Automatic.

5. Begin to enjoy your Internet service.

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Voice Function
Making a Call
You can make a call through (U)SIM card.
To make a call:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Key in the telephone number.
3. You can either press # key on the telephone to send
the call, or wait 4 ~ 8 seconds for the call to be con-
nected automatically.
4. The call will be connected.
NOTE:
If there is no SIG indication, the radio signal is unavailable.
Change the location of the device and make sure nothing
is blocking it.

Answering a Call
When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer it.
If the telephone has hands-free function you also can an-
swer the call by pressing the Hands-free button. Press the
Hands-free button again to end the call.

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WPS Function
Your device supports WPS function. You can use this func-
tion 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 Set-
ting on the 4G CPE 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
If you want to use Wi-Fi to connect your router, please refer
to the following steps.
1. Make sure that the WLAN works normal. Please check
the Wi-Fi Setting on the 4G CPE page or check the
WIFI indicator.

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2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to
search for the available wireless network.

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NOTE:
Please set the client to obtain an IP address automatically,
and the client will get an IP address like “192.168.0.101”.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.

NOTE:
Please check the label on your device to get the default
SSID.

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4. Input the password and then click Connect.

NOTE:
You may need to input the password for Wi-Fi connection.
Please check the label on your device to get the default
password.
5. Wait a moment, and then the client will connect to your
device successfully.

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Troubleshooting
Voice Related Problems
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
• Please wait for 1~2 minutes after
the router is turned on.
There is no dial
• If SIG LED light is blinking, you
tone.
have no good RF reception.
Change the location of the router.
There is a prompt/ Make sure your (U)SIM card is in-
phone alert/ an- serted correctly and the PIN number
nouncement as has been entered. If the PIN number
soon as I lift the has been entered incorrectly then you
phone off the will need to enter the PUK code when
hook. prompted.
• Remove any electrical appliance
The line is noisy/
which is too close to the phone or
distorted when I
your device.
lift the phone off
• The cable or phone set might be
the hook.
faulty.

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I hear a rapid
Put the phone on the hook and try
engaged tone
again. If you are connected to the
as soon as I lift
internet using the 2G (GSM) network,
the phone off the
please disconnect this first.
hook.
After dialing the When you have finished dialing you
last digit I hear can press the # key or wait 4-8 sec-
nothing /silence. onds to connect the call.

Internet Related Problems

Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions

• Please check your configuration
settings.
I cannot access
• Please wait 1~ 2 minutes for the
the Internet at all.
router to initialize.
• Check your service indicators.
The download or The speed is dependent on signal
upload speed is strength. Check your signal strength
very slow. and network type.

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 • Enter the correct address. The de-
fault address is http://192.168.0.1.
I cannot visit the
• Only use one network adapter in
4G CPE page.
your PC.
• Do not use any proxy server.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi function is
active.
• Refresh network list and select
I cannot establish the correct SSID.
the Wi-Fi connec- • Check the IP address to make
tion between my sure your client can obtain an IP
device and the address automatically in the Inter-
client. net protocol (TCP/IP) properties.
• Type the correct network key (Wi-
Fi password) when you connect
to the device.

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Others

Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions

The 3G/4G signal
• This indicates poor reception. Try
indicator is always
moving the router to another loca-
blinking or does
tion near the window.
not light.
• For the Wi-Fi connection pass-
word, please check the label on
the device.
• The default password of the 4G
About the pass-
CPE page is admin.
word
• If you changed the password and
forgot the new password, you
need to restore the device to the
factory default settings.

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Warning and Notice
Safety Precautions
• Some electronic devices may be susceptible to elec-
tromagnetic interference. Locate the router away from
TV set, radio and other electronic equipment to avoid
electromagnetic interference.
• The router may interfere with medical devices like
hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical device before using
the router.
• Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from
router.
• Do not use your router in dangerous environments
such as oil terminals or chemical factories where there
are explosive gases or explosive products being pro-
cessed.
• Please use original accessories or accessories that
are authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may
affect the router performance, damage the router or
cause danger to you.

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• Do not attempt to dismantle the router. There are no
user serviceable parts.
• Do not allow the router or accessories to come into
contact with liquid or moisture at any time. Do not im-
merse the router in any liquid.
• Do not place objects on top of the router. This may lead
to overheating of the device.
• The device must be placed in ventilation environment
for use.
• Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it
in hot areas. High temperature can shorten the life of
electronic devices.
• Do not allow children to play with the router or charger.
• Keep the length of the cable between the router and
the phone less than 10 meters.
• The router is for indoor use only. Do not use the router
outside. Do not connect telephone extensions which
run outside of the building. These can result in lightning
damage to your unit.

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Cleaning and Maintaining
• Use an antistatic cloth to clean the router. Do not use
chemical or abrasive cleanser as these could damage
the plastic case. Turn off your router before you clean it.
• Use the router within the temperature range of -10°C ~
+55°C, and the storage temperature range is -20°C ~
+60°C. The humidity range is 5%~95%.
• Do not use your router during a thunderstorm. Remove
the mains power pack from the wall socket.
• Do not take out your (U)SIM card unnecessarily. The
(U)SIM card may be easily lost or it can be damaged
by static electricity.

Limited Warranty
• This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the
Product caused by:
i. Reasonable abrasion.
ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, op-
eration or maintenance instructions or procedures.
iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or
improper installation, disassembly, storage, servic-
ing or operation of the Product.

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 iv. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-
certified individual.
v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, ac-
tions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s
reasonable control.
vi. Usage of third-party products, or usage in conjunc-
tion with third-party products provided that such
defects are due to the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage
intended for the Product.
End User shall 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 User’s 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 war-
ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, unless otherwise required under the manda-
tory provisions of the law.

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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,
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.

For more assistance, please:

• Send E-mail to [email protected]
• Visit www.ztedevice.com
• Call Service Hotline: +86–755–26779999

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