Telstra MF65 User manual

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TELSTRA MF65
TELSTRA PRE-PAID
3G WI-FI
USER MANUAL

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CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your Wi-Fi router will connect to any device that supports Wi-Fi, 802.11 b/g/n
A web browser is required to log in to your Wi-Fi router if you wish to make any
configuration changes.
USB driverless connection is also supported for Windows, MAC and LINUX
operating systems:
•Windows 8 (not including RT) / 7 / XP / Vista
•MAC OS X 10.5.11 and above
•Linux
Using the USB connection requires administrator rights to install and run the
software.
We suggest you switch off your anti-virus software before connecting the
router - In some cases protection software can prevent automatic installation.
It is possible to start the installation process manually by clicking the Autorun
icon when it appears.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PREPAID WI-FI HOTSPOT

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INSERT YOUR USIM CARD
1. Slide the back cover down to access the USIM and memory card slots.
2. Insert your USIM card carefully as shown:
3. If you want to add a memory card you can do it now. Your USB device
supports up to 32GB microSD(HC)™ memory.
4. Insert the battery with the gold contacts lined up with the gold springs
and slide the cover back on.
5. You are now ready to power up your device and you’ll be on-line in no
time.
Notes
•Adding a memory card is optional
•microSD™ up to 2GB are FAT 16 format.
•microSDHC™ up to 32GB are FAT 32 format.
Handy hint
Remember to keep your plastic SIM card holder. It has a record of your PIN
number which you should keep handy.

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POWER UP YOUR WI-FI HOTSPOT
Press and hold the Power key for 3-4 seconds until the lights flash.
The Wi-Fi hotspot will start up in a few seconds. Check the condition of
your Wi-Fi hotspot as shown by the LED indicators.
LED INDICATORS
Flashing Battery is discharged, < 12 %
Solid Battery is low, < 23 %
Solid Battery is OK, >23 %
Flashing Battery is charging
Solid Wi-Fi is on
Flashing WPS is enabled, available for 2 minutes
Off Wi-Fi is off
Solid
Not registered on the network
Check you SIM status using the web
interface. No USIM, PIN, PUK or Network
locked USIM will result in this status.
Solid Network is registered
Flashing Network data in use (Connected)
CONNECT DEVICES BY WI-FI
Your Prepaid Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to five devices via Wi-Fi
providing internet access for all your devices on the go.
•On the devices you wish to connect make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then
search for Wi-Fi devices.
•The Wi-Fi router will show up as TPPWF_xxxxxx, click on this device to
connect.
•Consult your security card and enter the default security key which is
case sensitive. Any letters entered must be in upper case (capitals).

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Connection example for Windows 7 computer:
1. On your task bar, next to the clock, click on the Network Interface icon
2. Click on the Wireless device TPPWF_xxxxxx
3. Enter the password exactly as shown on your security card
4. With Connect Automatically enabled your computer will remember the
password and connect to your Wi-Fi device when it is on and in range.
Handy hint
It is also possible to connect via USB connection. See later for details.
MONITOR YOUR WI-FI HOTSPOT ON YOUR ANDROID DEVICE
You can download the ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor app from Google Play Store to
monitor your Wi-Fi status easily using an Android smart phone.
QUICK REFERENCES
Browser home page http://192.168.0.1
Administrator login password
Default SSID TPPWF_xxxxxx.
Supplied on your Security Card.
Default Security Key 10 characters which are case sensitive.
Supplied on your Security Card.
Restore defaults From the powered up state:
Press & hold the power key and the WPS key
simultaneously, hold for about 10 seconds.
All passwords and settings will be restored to
defaults and the router will reboot.

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DEVICE HOMEPAGE
Open a browser and go to 192.168.0.1 to access the device homepage.
The default administrator login password is ‘password’
HOMEPAGE ICONS
Network signal strength. 2G or 3G technology is also
displayed. No USIM or invalid SIM card (PIN, PUK, or Network
locked) will result in Disconnected status.
Check your SIM card is active, valid and inserted correctly.
Number of devices connected via Wi-Fi
Number of new SMS messages
Charging and Battery status
Data usage and connection time.
microSD memory card status (if fitted)

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CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE USING THE WEB INTERFACE
CONNECTION
The Connection tab shows the summary device status, how many devices
are connected by Wi-Fi and whether you are connected to the mobile
broadband network.
•The device will automatically connect to the network so it shows the
Disconnect button status by default.
•To change this behaviour press Disconnect first, then go to Settings >
Network Settings > WAN Connection Mode, and select Manual.
•The number of devices connected to your Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed and
you can select to Block unwanted devices if required.

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SETTINGS > QUICK SETTINGS:
Step through the Quick Settings wizard to quickly review your current
default settings.

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NETWORK SETTINGS > WAN CONNECTION MODE:
•The default connection setting will automatically connect to the network.
The setting is greyed out if you are connected.
•Press the Disconnect button to change this setting and to enable
International Roaming if required.
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.

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SETTINGS > NETWORK SELECTION:
•Network Selection is set to Automatic. You can change to 3G or 2G only.
•Press the Disconnect button to change this setting if required.
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.
•Normally there is no need to change these settings unless you change
service provider.
•The device is locked to Telstra. If you use a SIM card from another
provider you may not be able to connect to the network.
•Consult Telstra to obtain the unlock code for your device.

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SETTINGS > APN:
•Press the Disconnect button on the device home page to change this
setting if required.
•Press Add New to create a new APN
•Add the Profile Name, eg Telstra WAP
•Enter the correct APN details eg telstra.wap
•Press Save to save your new APN
•Press the Profile drop down box
•Select the new APN profile
•Click on ‘Set as default’ to set the new APN as your preferred setting
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.

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•Normally there is no need to change these settings unless you change
service provider.
•The device is locked to Telstra. If you use a SIM card from another
provider you may not be able to connect to the network.
•Consult your new carrier to obtain alternate APN details for your device.
SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
•Use the Account Management settings to change the administrator
password if required.
•The default password is password. If you have changed and forgotten
the password then you need to restore the device to factory defaults:
From the powered up state press and hold the power key and the WPS
key together for 8 seconds until the power LED goes off. The device will
reset.

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SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > USIM PIN MANAGEMENT:
•Press the Disconnect button on the device home page to change the PIN
settings if required.
•Enter your current PIN code to change or disable the PIN
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change
•If you enter the incorrect PIN code three times in succession you will
lock your USIM card.
•Contact your service provider to obtain your PUK code
SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > RESET
Press Reset to restore your original factory settings.
SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > RESTART
Press Restart to power cycle your device.

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SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > POWER SAVE
•If there is no Wi-Fi traffic detected then the device will switch off Wi-Fi
as determined by the Wi-Fi sleep setting.
SETTINGS > DEVICE SETTINGS > SOFTWARE UPDATES
•Press Check Now to check for updates for your device.

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SETTINGS > FIREWALL > PORT FILTERING

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•Select Enable to turn on the Port Filtering settings
•You can apply filters based on MAC Address, Source IP Address,
Destination IP Address and select the action to drop or accept the
packets.
•Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators.
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.
SETTINGS > FIREWALL > PORT FORWARDING
•Select Enable to turn on the port forwarding settings.
•Port forwarding can be used to allow a specific external server or
computer access to your machines located on your LAN. Typical
applications will be for multi party gaming, requiring specific control and
communications channels between the remote server and the local
machine.
•Port forwarding is designated from the LAN side to the WAN side.
•Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators.
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.

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SETTINGS > FIREWALL > PORT MAPPING
•Select Enable to turn on the port mapping settings.
•Port mapping can be used to allow a specific external server or
computer access to your machines located on your LAN. Typical
applications will be for multi party gaming, requiring specific control and
communications channels between the remote server and the local
machine.
•Port forwarding is designated from the WAN side to the LAN side and
also allows for Port Translation so a port on the WAN side can be
mapped to a different port number on the LAN side.
•Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators.
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.

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SETTINGS > FIREWALL > SYSTEM SECURITY
•Enable or Disable Remote Management (via WAN) and PING
•Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators.
SETTINGS > FIREWALL > UPNP
•Universal Plug and Play is a set of networking protocols that permits
networked devices, such as personal computers, printers, Internet
gateways, Wi-Fi access points and mobile devices to seamlessly
discover each other's presence on the network and establish functional
network services for data sharing, communications, and entertainment.
•Enabling UPnP could leave your system vulnerable to external control so
is best left in the Disabled state.
•Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators.
SETTINGS > FIREWALL > DMZ
•Enable the DMZ Host to open up all ports for this particular IP
destination.
•The DMZ device is not accessible from the Wi-Fi LAN side but has full
access to the internet

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SETTINGS > ROUTER SETTINGS

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SMS > DEVICE SMS OR USIM SMS
•Click New to write a new SMS
•Click in the top box to add Contacts
•You can enter Contact names in the Contacts field and the device will
search and list applicable matches
•Click in the bottom box to type your message
•Press the Send button when done
•Threaded messages (messages sent and received to the same Contact)
are displayed in the main panel.
•View SMS > SMS Settings to enable delivery reports and to check the
SMS centre number (read from your SIM card)