Zte MF861 User manual

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MF861
User Guide

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Get Started ...................................................................................................... 3
Know Your Device................................................................................ 3
Status LED Indicator ............................................................................ 4
Connecting the MF861 to Your PC ...................................................... 4
Connect to the Internet.......................................................................... 5
Properly Remove the MF861 from Your Computer............................. 6
Using Your MF861 ......................................................................................... 7
AT&T USB Modem Configuration Page ............................................. 7
View WAN Information........................................................................ 7
Configure Data Network Options......................................................... 8
Messages............................................................................................... 9
View Details........................................................................................ 10
Reset the MF861..................................................................................11
View Local Time and Time Zone ........................................................11
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................ 12
Configure APN details........................................................................ 12
Enable MAC/ IP/Port Filtering........................................................... 13
Enable DMZ ....................................................................................... 15
Configure SIM PIN............................................................................. 16
Replace the nano-SIM Card.......................................................................... 17
Warning and Notice ...................................................................................... 18
To the Owner ...................................................................................... 18
Using Your USB Modem.................................................................... 19
Specifications................................................................................................ 20
Mechanical specifications................................................................... 20
Supported RF bands............................................................................ 20
Regulatory and Safety Information .............................................................. 21
To the Owner ...................................................................................... 21
Using Your Device.............................................................................. 22
RF Exposure Information (SAR)........................................................ 22
FCC Compliance ................................................................................ 24
Warranty........................................................................................................ 25
Consumer Limited Warranty .............................................................. 25

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Get Started
This chapter provides an overview of the MF861 features, and
instructions on how to set up your MF861 and connect to the Internet.
Know Your Device
Your MF861 enables you to connect at high speeds to the Internet and
access your email while you’re away from the office.
1. USB connector —connects to your computer through a type A USB port.
2. USB connector pivot—allows the USB Connector to rotate, making it easier
to connect to computers.
3. Front cover (removable) —covers the 4G LTE SIM card slot.
4. Indicator light —indicates the network and traffic status; it also indicates
when there is no SIM or a SIM error, and when a software update is in
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5. External antenna connector —plugs in antenna if necessary.
6. USB folding hinge —folds the USB Connector into your MF861, and allows
the USB Connector to be extended and plugged into your computer.
7. (U)SIM card slot —insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the spring-loaded SIM
card slot.
Status LED Indicator
The LED indicates the device’s connection status:
Status
Description
Green Solid
Device is ready & cell connection is registered
Green Blinking
Device is powering up, Searching for network to start
Yellow Solid
No cell service due to the coverage
Yellow Blinking
FOTA upgrading or new SMS received
Red Solid
Failure state (No SIM, locked SIM, SIM error, PUK
error)
Red Blinking
FOTA failure
Connecting the MF861 to Your PC
1. Use your thumb to gently flip open the USB connector on your USB modem.
NOTE:
Be sure to avoid over-extending the USB connector past its resistance point.

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2. Hold the device along the side edges and gently insert it into your computer’s
USB port.
The operating system automatically detects and recognizes your device and
starts the installation wizard.
Connect to the Internet
To connect to the AT&T network:
After your MF861 successfully connected to your PC, the device automatically
connect to the network.
To disconnect from the AT&T network:
1. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or
http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.
2. Click Off next to Standard Data, and then click Apply.

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Properly Remove the MF861 from Your Computer
Be sure to disconnect from the network and quit the AT&T USB Modem before
you remove the device from your computer.
The MF861 allows you to safely remove the device at any time when you are
not connected to the network.
1. Click Off next to Standard Data, and then click Apply in the Data Connection
section to disconnect from the network.
2. Exit and close the AT&T USB Modem.
3. Gently grip the MF861 on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging
the USB connectors.

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Using Your MF861
This chapter describes the main features of the AT&T USB Modem configuration
page for managing your MF861.
AT&T USB Modem Configuration Page
Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or
http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar to log in the AT&T USB Modem
configuration page.
View WAN Information
At the top right of AT&T USB Modem configuration page, you can view network
information, such as the signal strength, operator, network mode, etc.
Status bar
Data connection
Network mode
Signal strength
Navigation menu

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Configure Data Network Options
You can set network mode, and choose whether to allow the MF861 to be used
when roaming internationally, from the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.
1. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or
http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.
2. Select Home on the navigation menu on the left side.
3. Choose the appropriate option:
• To enable / disable mobile data, click On or Off next to Standard Data in Data
Connection section, and click Apply.
• To enable / disable international roaming, click On or Off next to International
Data in Data Connection section, and click Apply.
•To set network mode, click drop-down box beside Network mode and select
your prefer network mode, and then click Apply.

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Messages
You can view SMS messages on the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.
To view or delete messages:
1. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or
http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.
2. Select Messages on the navigation menu on the left side. A list of messages
appears.
3. For any message in the list, click the message to read.
4. If you want to delete the message, click the checkbox in front of the message
and select Delete. You can also click Delete All to delete all messages.

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View Details
You can view details about your device such as the wireless number, hardware
version, and IMEI on the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.
1. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or
http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.
2. Select About on the navigation menu on the left side.