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.