TCL LinkZone User manual

USER MANUAL
V1.0 | MW63
USER MANUAL
V1.0 | MW63

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Contents
Read this first ....................................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1. Meet Your LINKZONE ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 System requirements ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2. Getting Started .................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Install a SIM card and the battery .................................................................................. 3
2.2 Power on your LINKZONE............................................................................................. 3
2.3 Access LINKZONE network ........................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Access the Web UI............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Log in to the web UI ...................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Explore web UI features................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 4. Configure Your LINKZONE................................................................................ 7
4.1 Home ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Status ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.3 Services ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Settings .......................................................................................................................... 9
4.5 System ......................................................................................................................... 12
Important safety information.............................................................................................. 13
Important safety instructions .............................................................................................. 13
Medical device interference ............................................................................................... 13
Power adapter .................................................................................................................... 13
Battery................................................................................................................................. 13
Operating temperature........................................................................................................ 14
Regulatory compliance information .................................................................................. 14
Regulatory compliance ...................................................................................................... 14
Disposal and recycling information ..................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 15

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Read this first
• Before using this documentation and the device it supports, ensure you read and
understand the "Important safety information" on page 12.
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your device.
• Instructions in this documentation may vary depending on your device model and
software version.
• Some features are not available in all countries or regions. Feature availability is subject
to change.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. We make constant
improvements on the documentation of your device, including this user manual.
• TCL Communication Ltd. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or
application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation
of this documentation to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information
and recommendations in this documentation do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied.

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Chapter 1. Meet Your LINKZONE
This TCL LINKZONE is a 4G LTE mobile router, providing download speeds of up to
300 Mbps. Your LINKZONE lets you create fast and secure Wi‑Fi in any location with cellular
network coverage.
1.1 System requirements
Your LINKZONE supports up to 32 connected devices with up to 5 GHz Wi‑Fi network. It also
works with these browsers, for example Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Google
Chrome.
1.2 Overview
1. Power Button
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on or off your
device.
• Press and hold for 10 seconds to reboot your device.
2. Signal Indicator
• Solid blue: the device is connected to network.
• Solid red: SIM card or network service is not available.
• Blinking blue: the device is diconnected from the network.
3. Wi-Fi Indicator • Solid blue: Wi‑Fi is enabled.
• Off: Wi‑Fi is off.
4. SMS Indicator
• Solid blue: new message(s).
• Flashing blue: SMS inbox is full.
• Off: No new message.
5. Battery Indicator
• Solid blue: battery level: 21% ‑ 100%
• Flashing blue: the device is charging
• Solid red: battery level is low.
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6. Micro USB Port
• Connect to a power supply (5 V/1 A) using the provided
USB cable.
• NOTE
The provided USB cable is intended for charging
only.
7. Reset Button Use a paperclip to press the button for 3 seconds to reset
the device.
Factory reset
Press the RESET button for 3 seconds to reset your LINKZONE.
NOTES
• When the LINKZONE downloads and installs software updates, you will see the
LEDs flash on and off in a sequence. Do not power off your LINKZONE during
this process as it may cause device malfunction.
• Power Saving Mode:
• If your LinkZone has been idle for 30 seconds, all indicators except the battery
indicator will automatically turn off. Press any button to turn all the indicators on.
• If the Wi‑Fi network hasn't been used for over 10 minutes, your LinkZone will be
disconnected from the network. Press any button to resume network connection.
• If your LinkZone accesses the Wi‑Fi network within 10 minutes, the network will
be re‑connected.

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Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter introduces the basic instructions on how to get your LINKZONE up and running.
The instructions may vary depending on your LINKZONE model.
2.1 Install a SIM card and the battery
To install a SIM card and the battery:
SIM
①
②
③
④
1. Remove the back cover as illustrated in the picture 1.
2. Press and slide a SIM card into the slot until the card sits properly. Heed the orientation
of the SIM card.
3. Align the pins and press the battery down until it is properly installed.
4. Close the back cover with the loophole aligned.
NOTE
Remove the battery if your LinkZone will not be used for more than one week.
2.2 Power on your LINKZONE
To power on your LINKZONE, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. The indicators
will flash solid blue.
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2.3 Access LINKZONE network
You can connect your devices to the LINKZONE network wirelessly. To establish a wireless
network connection, select the Wi‑Fi name (or the SSID) of the LINKZONE on your wireless
devices, and enter the Wi‑Fi password.
NOTE
The default Wi‑Fi name and password can be found on the label beneath the
battery inside your LINKZONE.
Connecon
Security Key: ***********
Cancel
OK
Select network
Input password
***********
MW63-XXXX
MW63-xxxx
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
MW63-xxxx
*********
You can also access the LINKZONE Wi‑Fi network using the provided USB cable.

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Chapter 3. Access the Web UI
This chapter introduces how to access the web UI of your LINKZONE, and gives you a
glimpse of the web UI.
3.1 Log in to the web UI
To log in to the web UI, follow these steps:
1. Open a web browser on the device connected to the LINKZONE network.
2. Go to the login website which can be found on the label beneath the battery, then follow
the on‑screen instructions to finish the login process. For the default login information,
refer to the label inside your LINKZONE.
NOTES
• Click Language at the upper right of the screen to change the language setting.
• Click Help at the upper right of the screen to access user manual.
3.2 Explore web UI features
The home page of the web UI is mainly comprised of the following tiles: Home, Status,
Services, Settings, and System. Click on each tab to display more information about your
LinkZone.
Commonly‑used status icons are displayed in the web UI, which give you information about
your LINKZONE.
Status icon What it means
or /LTE It is the network type your router connects to.
The number of the signal bar indicates the signal strength. The more
signal bars it shows, the stronger the signal is.
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Status icon What it means
The LinkZone connects to the network.
The LinkZone disconnects from the network.
New messages or unread messages
The SMS inbox is full.
Wi‑Fi is enabled.
Wi‑Fi is disabled.
It indicates the battery level of your router.

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Chapter 4. Configure Your LINKZONE
In this chapter, we will show you how to get the most out of your LINKZONE using the web
UI. With the web UI, you can configure Wi‑Fi settings, view connected devices, manage SMS
settings, and more.
4.1 Home
This section allows you to quickly check connection status, network information, device
information, and connected devices.
Network overview
The network overview panel shows network connection status, download and upload speed,
and the number of connected devices.
Click Disable mobile data to disconnect your LinkZone from the network.
Click Enable mobile data to connect your LinkZone to the network.
Network
The Network panel displays network name, network type, and network connection status.
Click Network to access the internet setting page.
Device information
The Device information panel shows device model, software version, and running time.
Click Device information to get more information on your device.
Connected devices
The Connected devices panel displays the number of devices connected to your LinkZone
network wiredly and wirelessly.
Click Connected devices to get more detailed information on the connected devices.

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4.2 Status
This section allows you to view your network information, connection status, device
information and more.
Status
You can have a quick check on your device information, such as cellular network and Wi‑Fi.
Connected devices
This tab allows you to edit the connected device name, and manage internet access for
connected devices.
Usage
This tab allows you to view the monthly data usage and customize your monthly plan.
4.3 Services
Navigate to Services, and click the SMS tab to display the information you want or change
SMS settings as desired.
Refer to the following table for commonly used operations of SMS messages.
Inbox Incoming messages are stored in this folder.
Outbox Outgoing messages are stored in this folder.
Draft Draft messages are stored in this folder.
New message Write a new message in this folder.
SMS settings Configure SMS settings in this folder.
Refer to the following table for commonly used operations of SMS messages.
Read a message Click the message you want to read.
Send a message
1. Click SMS > New message.
2. Input the recipient's number and message content.
3. Click Send.
NOTE: A message can be sent to up to five recipients
simultaneously.
Reply to a message
1. Click the message you want to reply to.
2. Click Reply.
3. Input the message content, then click Send.

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Delete a message
1. Locate the message you want to delete in the Inbox or
Outbox folder.
2. Tick the checkbox beside the message you want to
delete.
3. Click Delete.
Delete all messages
1. Click at the top of the checkbox column to select all
messages.
2. Click Delete.
Forward all messages
1. Click SMS settings.
2. Enable SMS forwarding to mobile phone.
3. Input the recipient's number.
4. Click Apply.
4.4 Settings
This section allows you to configure connection mode, manage Wi‑Fi settings, set up profiles,
and more.
Quick setup
In this tab, you can configure basic connection settings, enable or disable data roaming,
select 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or disable Wi‑Fi, set SSID and Wi‑Fi password, and more.
Setup
Network connection
In this option, you can configure and manage connection mode, mobile data, and data
roaming.
Profile management
In this option, you can set up a new APN profile, and edit or delete existing profiles.
Add a new profile
1. Click New.
2. Input the correct parameters (like profile name, APN and IP type)
for your network operator.
3. Click Save.
Edit a profile
1. Select the profile from the profile management list.
2. Click Edit to set the parameters.
3. Click Save.
Delete a profile
1. Select the profile from the profile management list.
2. Click Delete.
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Set as default 1. Select the profile from the profile management list.
2. Click Set as default.
Network settings
You can set the network search mode to Auto, 3G only, 4G/LTE only, and change the
network mode.
Make sure you click Apply after making desired changes.
Wi-Fi
Basic
Configure basic Wi‑Fi settings in this option.
SSID SSID is the name of the wireless network.
SSID Broadcast
This function is enabled by default.
When this function is disabled, other users cannot detect the SSID or
the Wi‑Fi name. They need to manually enter SSID to connect to your
LinkZone network.
Security The available security modes include Disable, WPA2, WPA/WPA2,
WPA2/WPA3, WPA3.
Encryption The available option is AES.
Wi‑Fi Password Check the Wi‑Fi password in this item.
Advanced
Configure advanced Wi‑Fi settings in this option.
Max. connected
devices
You can decide how many client devices can connect to your
LinkZone network at a time.
802.11 mode The mode is set to 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g, and 802.11b/g/n) or
5 GHz (Auto, 802.11a, 802.11an, and 802.11ac).
AP isolation
The AP isolation function enables you to create a separate virtual
network for each wireless client that is connected to your LinkZone
network. When this function is enabled, all wireless devices in the
network will not be able to communicate with each other.
Channel bandwidth Select the available options from the drop‑down menu.
Guest network
In this tab, you can enable or disable the Guest network feature, and configure guest network
Wi‑Fi name, Wi‑Fi password, and validity duration. Devices connected to the guest network

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can access the internet, but cannot access the LinkZone web UI or the master network.
Security
SIM PIN management
Enable SIM PIN
1. When the SIM PIN feature is disabled, click .
2. Set a SIM PIN code.
3. Click Apply.
Disable SIM PIN
1. When the SIM PIN feature is enabled, click .
2. Enter the current SIM PIN code.
3. Click Apply.
NOTE
When the SIM PIN code is entered incorrectly 3 times, a PUK code is required.
You can obtain the PUK code from your internet service provider.
Advanced settings
Check the IP address, and manage DHCP and MAC settings on this tab.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client or server protocol that automatically
provides you with an Internet Protocol (IP) host. The IP address and related configuration
settings such as subnet mask and default gateway address are all automatically assigned.
IP filter
By default, any device connected to your LinkZone network is allowed to access the internet.
Specify which device cannot access the internet by adding the device to the blacklist.
MAC filter
By default, any device connected to your LinkZone network is allowed to access the internet.
You can specify which device can or cannot access the internet by adding the device to the
blacklist or whitelist.
Disable All connected devices can access the internet.
Whitelist Only devices with a MAC address in this list can access the internet.
Blacklist Devices with a MAC address in this list cannot access the internet.

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4.5 System
In this section, you can quickly view the device information, reboot or reset your device,
modify login password, and more.
Device information
You can view device information in this tab, including IMEI, software version, and MAC
address.
Login password
Enter your current password, and set a new one.
Backup & restore
This feature allows you to back up the current device configuration, or restore the device to
the previous configuration by importing the backup configuration file.
Restart & reset
This function enables you to restart or factory rest the LinkZone.
If the LinkZone does not work properly, you can try restarting the device to solve the problem.
If you can't access the internet for unknown reasons, or forget the login password, you can
restore the LinkZone to factory settings. To reset the LinkZone, you can also use a paperclip
to press the reset button on the LinkZone for 3 seconds.
Firmware update
Click Check for update, and the LinkZone will detect software version. If a new version is
available, you can click Update to upgrade the software.
Do not power off the device during the upgrade process. Otherwise, it may be
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Important safety information
Read all the safety information before using your product. Failure to follow these safety
instructions could result in injury, or damage to your product or other property.
Important safety instructions
• Do not use the device in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
• Do not let children use the device and its accessories without supervision.
• Always handle your device with care, and keep it in a clean and dust‑free place.
• Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
• Do not drop, throw, or bend your device.
• Do not dispose of the device and its accessories in a fire.
Medical device interference
Your router contains components which may interfere with medical devices such as
pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devices. Maintain a safe distance of separation
between your medical device and your router. Consult your physician and medical device
manufacturer for information specific to your medical device.
Power adapter
Charge your device with the supplied USB cable. Only charge with an adapter that is
compliant with the applicable international and regional safety standards. The adapter shall
be CE‑approved. Using other adapters could cause damage to the device or pose a risk of
injury or death. Keep the adapter in a well‑ventilated area when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Don’t use damaged power adapters.
Battery
CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
In accordance with air regulations, the battery of your product is not fully charged. Please
charge it first.
• Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns).
• Do not puncture, disassemble, or short circuit the battery.
• The battery must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Dispose of
batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
• Replace the battery only with another qualified battery. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
• Do not use damaged battery.

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Operating temperature
Your device is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 0 °C and 45 °C (32 °F
and 113 °F), and should be stored in ambient temperatures between –10 °C and 70 °C (14 °F
and 158 °F). Your device may malfunction if operated or stored outside of these temperature
ranges. Avoid exposing the device to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity.
Regulatory compliance information
This section introduces regulatory information, certification, and compliance information
specific to your product.
Regulatory compliance
Hereby, TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio
equipment type TCL MW63 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/
EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/service‑support‑mobile/eu‑doc.
html
Hereby, TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio
equipment type TCL MW63 is in compliance with the Radio
Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UK declaration
of conformity is available at: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/
service‑support‑mobile/eu‑doc.html
Disposal and recycling information
At TCL, we continually strive to improve our operations and products, and minimize our
impact on the environment.
This symbol on your device and/or its accessories indicates
that this device should not be disposed of with household
waste. When this device reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. For more detailed
information about device recycling, contact your local authorities,
household waste disposal centers, or retail stores.
The separate collection and recycling of your device and/or its
accessories at the time of disposal will help conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment.

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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems while using the product, use the troubleshooting information to
help determine the problem and find possible solutions.
General problems
Problem Solution
I forget the Wi‑Fi password.
• Log in the web UI, then go to Settings > Wi‑Fi >
Basic, and find the current Wi‑Fi password.
• Or use a paperclip to press the reset button for 3
seconds to factory reset the device.
How do I change the Wi‑Fi name
and password?
1. Log in to the web UI.
2. Go to Settings > Wi‑Fi > Basic.
The network indicator is solid red.
When the SIM card or network service is not available,
or the device is not registered to the network, the
network indicator is off.
• If you are using a SIM card, make sure the SIM card
is valid and inserted correctly, or place the LinkZone
in an area with better signal (for example near a
window), and try again.
• If you are using an Ethernet connection, check if the
network is working properly.
I can't find the Wi‑Fi name of the
LinkZone on my wireless device.
• Make sure the Wi‑Fi indicator of your LinkZone is
solid blue.
• Refresh the available network list on your wireless
device.
How do I set a new PIN code for my
SIM card?
1. Log in to the web UI.
2. Go to Settings > Security > SIM PIN management.
3. Enable PIN operation, and enter a new PIN code.
4. Click Apply.
Where can I find the device's model
number and firmware version?
1. Log in to the web UI.
2. Go to System > Device information.
Web UI problems
Problem Solution
How can I access the web UI?
1. Open the web browser, and go to http://192.168.1.1.
2. Enter the login information as required. Find the
default login information on the label inside your
LinkZone.

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I can’t log in to the web UI.
• Make sure 192.168.1.1 is entered correctly in the
web browser.
• Make sure the LinkZone is powered on.
• Check whether the device is connected to the
LinkZone network properly.
How do I change the login
password?
1. Log in to the web UI.
2. Go to System > Login password.
"No SIM card" or "Invalid SIM card"
is displayed on the web UI.
• Make sure there is a SIM card in your LinkZone.
• Reinstall the SIM card, and log in to the web UI
again.
NOTE: Power off your device before removing the
SIM card.
Connection problems
Problem Solution
I can't access the internet.
• If no SIM card is detected, power off your LinkZone,
and reinsert the SIM card, then try again.
• If a PIN code is required, enter the PIN code, and try
again.
• If no network is available, place the LinkZone in an
area with better signal (for example near a window),
and try again.
• Reboot your LinkZone, and try again.
• If the MAC filter function is enabled, make sure your
device MAC address is on the whitelist.
How can I access the LinkZone
network wirelessly?
Select the Wi‑Fi name (or the SSID) of the LinkZone
on your wireless devices, and enter the Wi‑Fi
password.
NOTE: The default Wi‑Fi name and the Wi‑Fi
password can be found on the bottom label of your
LinkZone.
"PIN lock" or "PUK lock" is
displayed on the screen of the
device connected to the LinkZone
network.
This indicates that the SIM card is locked.
To unlock the SIM card, log in to the web UI and enter
the PIN code or PUK code. To obtain the PUK code,
contact your internet service provider.
NOTE: If the PIN code is entered incorrectly 3 times,
you will be required to enter the PUK code. If the PUK
code is entered incorrectly 10 times, the SIM card will
be locked permanently.
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