Zte MF79U User manual

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MF79U
Quick Start Guide
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057

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Getting to Know Your Device
Appearance
The following figure is for your reference only.
1. Device cap
2. Front cover
3. Indicator light
4. Reset hole
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore your device.
5. micro-SIM card slot
6. microSDHC™ card slot
7. USB connector

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NOTE:
microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Getting to Know Your Device
Indicator Light
Indicator Status Description
Red
The device is in error status.
 The device is not
registered to the mobile
network.
 There is no micro-SIM
card inserted.
 There is no network
service available.
Green
solid
The device is registered to
the 2G/3G mobile network.
Green
blinking
The device is connected to
the 2G/3G mobile network
and data is being

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transferred.
Blue solid
The device is registered to
the 4G//LTE network.
Blue
blinking
The device is connected to
the 4G/LTE network and
data is being transferred.
Blue
blinking
WPS is active.
Blue solid Wi-Fi is active.
LED off Wi-Fi is off.

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Getting to Know Your Device
Connection Scenarios
The device uses your micro-SIM card to access the Internet. It
allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time.
The following figure is for your reference only.

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Installing Your Device
1. Open the front cover.
2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot.
WARNING!
Your modem does not support SIM cards and nano-SIM cards.
To avoid damage to the modem, do not use those cards or any
card holders.

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3. Install a microSDHC card to the microSDHC card slot.
4. Close the front cover.

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Connecting to Your Device
Using USB Connector
Insert the device into your computer’s USB port securely. The
operating system automatically detects and identifies your device
and starts the installation wizard.
NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can
click the device installation icon in My Computer > ZTEMODEM
to install the software.
The 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page will open
automatically, and then your computer will connect to your device
successfully.
Using Wi-Fi
1. Supply power to your device by connecting to your computer
or using other accessories.
2. Ensure that your computer or other client devices have
enabled Wi-Fi, and search for available wireless networks.
NOTE:
Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual for further
details on how to search for wireless networks. If you use a
computer, you need to set your computer to obtain an IP address

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automatically.
3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and click
Connect.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and click OK.
NOTE:
Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and
Password to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password.
5. Wait until the client device is connected to your device
successfully.

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Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and
Password
You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi SSID
and password.

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Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
Configuration Page
1. Ensure that the connection between your device and the client
device is correct.
2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or
http://ufi.ztedevice.com in the address bar.
3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
configuration page.
NOTE:
View the label on the device to get the default password.

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Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or
Password
1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.
2. Select Wi-Fi Settings > Main SSID.
3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password.
4. Click Apply.

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Accessing the Internet
After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you
can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual. The default
mode is Automatic.
Mode Operation
Automatic Your device is automatically connected to
the Internet, and you can surf on the
Internet through the client.
Manual 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
configuration page.
2. Select Network Settings >
Connection Mode > Manual, and then
click Apply.
3. Click to return to the home page,
and then click or .
NOTES:
• To change current connection setting, please disconnect
from the Internet first.
• To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 4G
Mobile Hotspot configuration page.

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Configuring Your PC
The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet
Protocol in Windows for your Wi-Fi connection.
1. Right-click Network and select Properties.
2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select
Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click
Properties.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically, and click OK.

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Warning and Notice
To the Users
• If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the
electronic system of vehicles, may be affected by the
electromagnetic interference caused by the device. 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 powered on. Power off the device 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. Power 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
power off the device in these conditions.
• Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise
the performance of the device may be affected.
• Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat
dissipation is poor. Prolonged work in such space may cause
excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which may lead to
automatic shutdown of the device for your safety. In the case of such
event, cool the device in a well-ventilated place before turning on for
normal use.
• Keep the device out of the reach of small children. The device may
cause an injury if used as a toy.
• When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing

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to do so may cause burns.
• 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 constructions 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, because dew may be generated inside and outside the
device. 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 +55°C and humidity
between 5% and 95% are recommended.
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.

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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 limited to lost profits, interruption of
business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any
downtime cost.

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2019 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or
utilized in any form or by any means, electronic 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
Edition Time: June 27, 2019
Manual No.:

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Troubleshooting
Problem Recommended Action
When you insert
the device into
your computer’s
USB port, the
operating
system cannot
install the
software
automatically.
 Install the software manually.
Please run the installation
program in the path of My
Computer > ZTEMODEM.
 If the driver of your device is
abnormal, reinstall the software.
You need to uninstall the
software first.
The connection
between your
device and a
client through
Wi-Fi cannot be
established.
 Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is
enabled.
 Refresh the network list and
select the correct SSID.
 Check the IP address, and
ensure that your client can
automatically obtain an IP
address.
 Enter the correct network key
(Wi-Fi password) when you
connect the client to your device.