Zte MF608 User manual

ZTE MF608
Wireless Access Terminal
User Manual

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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the ZTE MF608 Wireless Access
Terminal (modem). Please read this manual carefully to ensure
your modem is always working in its best condition.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are just
for your reference and might not be completely identical with
your modem.

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Glossary
AC: Alternating Current
APN: Access Point Name
BATT: Rechargeable battery
CID: Caller Identification
DC: Direct Current
DNS: Domain Name System (or Service or Server)
EDGE: Enhanced Data GSM Evolution
Ethernet: A frame-based computer networking technology
for local area networks (LANs).
GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
HSDPA: High Speed Downlink Packet Access
IP: Internet Protocol
LAN: Local Area Network
LED: Light Emitting Diode
MHz: Megahertz.
PDP: Packet Data Protocol
RSSI: Radio Signal Strength Indicator
SIM: Subscriber Identification Module
WCDMA: Wideband CDMA (Code-Division Multiple
Access).

Contents
1 General Information....................................................... 1
1.1 Best Practice .............................................................. 1
1.2 Cleaning and Maintaining the Modem ...................... 2
1.3 Limited Warranty....................................................... 3
1.4 Limitation of Liability ............................................... 4
2 Getting started................................................................. 5
2.1 Parts Supplied............................................................ 5
2.2 Modem Appearance................................................... 7
2.2.1 LED indicator .................................................... 7
2.2.2 Switch ................................................................ 9
2.3 Interface and installation ........................................... 9
2.3.1 Interface description........................................... 9
2.3.2 Installation ....................................................... 10
2.4 Power Supply .......................................................... 18
2.5 About SIM card ....................................................... 19
3 Voice Calls ..................................................................... 21
3.1 Making a call........................................................... 21
3.2 Answering the Call .................................................. 22
4 Internet Accesses........................................................... 23

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4.1 Connecting to the Internet ....................................... 23
4.2 Default Settings ....................................................... 24
4.2.1 System Info...................................................... 25
4.2.2 Network Connect ............................................. 25
4.2.3 Network Select................................................. 26
4.2.4 APN Configure ................................................ 27
4.2.5 Help.................................................................. 29
4.3 Disconnecting from the Internet.............................. 29
5 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 30
6 Appendix........................................................................ 36
6.1 Modem Technical parameters.................................. 36

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1 General Information
1.1 Best Practice
Please use the modem far away from TV sets, radio and
other electronic equipment so as to avoid electromagnetic
interference.
The modem is not water-resistant, so do not use it in
places where there is high humidity.
Please use original accessories or accessories that are
authorized by ZTE. Using any unauthorized accessories
may affect your modem’s performance, damage your
modem or even cause danger to your body and violate
related national telecom regulations about modems.
Do not attempt to dismantle the modem by yourself. Non-
expert handling of the device may cause damage.
Do not disassemble or modify the rechargeable battery.
Do not allow the modem, rechargeable battery or
accessories to come into contact with liquids or moisture
at any time. Do not immerse in any liquid.
Do not put any object on the modem to avoid over-
heating.
Do not expose your modem to direct sunlight or store it in
hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life span of

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electronic devices.
Please do not touch the antenna with your hands while
making a call or browsing the Internet. Covering the
antenna may affect the call quality, may cause the handset
to operate at higher power level than needed, and may
shorten the talk time and standby time.
Do not allow children to play with the modem, charger or
rechargeable battery.
It is highly recommended to charge the rechargeable
battery before initial use. The rechargeable battery might
have been discharged during storage and delivery.
Please switch off the modem if you are not using it.
Please remove the rechargeable battery from the modem
if you will not be using the modem for long periods of
time (ex. 10 days or more).
Keep the length of the cable between the modem and
phone less than 10 meters apart.
1.2 Cleaning and Maintaining the Modem
Use an anti-static cloth to clean the modem. Do not use
chemical or abrasive cleaners as these could damage the
plastic case. Turn off your modem before you clean it.
Use the modem within the temperature range of
-10°C~55°C and the humidity range of 25%~85%.
Do not use your modem during a thunderstorm.

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Do not take out your SIM card if there is no necessity.
The damaged SIM card may cause problems in
maintaining the modem.
1.3 Limited Warranty
This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the
Product caused by:
(a) Reasonable Modem Appearance Disfiguration;
(b) End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation,
operation or maintenance instructions or procedures;
(c) End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or
improper installation, disassemble, storage, servicing or
operation of the Product;
(d) Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-
certified individual;
(e) Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accident, actions of
third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable
control.
(f) Usage of products of third Parties, or usage in
conjunction with third party products provided that such
defects is due to the combined usage;
(g) Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for
Products. End User shall have no right to reject, return, or
receive a refund for any Product from ZTE under the
above-mentioned situations.

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This warranty is end user’s 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.
1.4 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,
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 costs.

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2 Getting started
The modem can work under WCDMA/HSDPA network
and GSM/GPRS/EDGE network, and supports both voice and
data service.
2.1 Parts Supplied
Modem （1）
External power adapter (1)
Antenna (1) * Ethernet cable
(Cross- RJ45) (1)
Phone cable (RJ11) (1)

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Parts
Quantity
Modem
1
Rechargeable battery (Ni-MH)
1
External power adapter
1
Antenna
1
User manual
1
Certificate of quality
1
Phone cable (RJ11)
1
*Ethernet cable(Cross - RJ45)
1
* Please note that this is a Cross Ethernet Cable unlike your
normal Ethernet cable that you might have.
Certificate of quality (1)
User manual (1)
Rechargeable battery
(Ni-MH) (1)

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2.2 Modem Appearance
Chart 2-1 Modem appearance
2.2.1 LED indicator
Chart 2-2 LED indicator
Indicator
State
Description
1. PWR (power
indicator)
light on
External power
supply is connected
.
light off
External power
supplied is
disconnected.
Top View Left-view
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2. BATT
(Rechargeable
battery
indicator)
light on
Modem switch is on,
and power is supplied
by rechargeable
battery only.
blinking
Low voltage alert.
light off
Power is not being
supplied by
rechargeable battery
but by external power
supply.
3. PHONE
(Phone
indicator)
light on
The phone is off
hook.
light off
The phone is on
hook.
4. DATA (Data
indicator)
blinking
The modem is
connected to the
computer with the
cross Ethernet cable.
light off
DATA interface is
not being used.
5. RSSI （Radio
Signal strength
indicator）
light on
RF signal is normal.
blinking
RF signal is poor.
light off
RF signal is not
available.

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2.2.2 Switch
The modem may be turned “On” or “Off” by using the
power switch which is located at modems rear side.
To power on, turn it to “∣”;
To power off, turn it to “О”.
The power switch is set to “О” when leaving the factory.
Chart 2-3 Power switch
2.3 Interface and installation
2.3.1 Interface description
Chart 2-4 Rear View of the modem
(1) ANT: Antenna connector (TNC Female on Modem);
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(2) DIAG: Test and diagnostic interface;
(3) PHONE: For connection to a telephone set via the
telephone cable (RJ11);
(4) LAN: For connection to a computer via the Ethernet
cable provided (Cross- RJ45);
(5) Power Socket: For connection to the external power
supply;
(6): Power switch to turn the modem “On” or “Off”.
2.3.2 Installation
1. Step 1: Install the antenna provided, to the antenna
connector.
Hold the antenna and rotate the screw cap in clockwise
direction. Do not rotate the antenna directly.
Chart 2-5 Antenna installation
Note: Please make sure you DO NOT put anything on top
of the modem or antenna.
Antenna
Screw cap

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2. Step 2: Install the SIM card to the bottom of the modem.
(a) Lift the cover up to and remove it.
Chart 2-6 Open the cover
(b) Push the SIM holder towards the right (as shown) to
unlock, then lift the SIM holder upwards.
Chart 2-7 Open the holder
(c) Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure that
the golden contacts of the card are facing downwards and that
the beveled corner matches with the SIM slot.

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Chart 2-8 Slide the SIM card in
(d) Close the SIM card holder back and lock the SIM card.
Chart 2-9 Close the holder
(e) Close the back cover.

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Chart 2-10 Close the cover
Warning: Please power off the modem and remove the
external power source before removing or inserting the SIM
card, if not, the modem or SIM card may be damaged.
Note: The SIM card provided to you can only be used
specifically for this modem and not to any other mobile device.
3. Step 3: Install the battery to the modem.
(a) Lift the cover up to and remove it.

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Chart 2-11 Open the cover
(b) Connect the battery connector plug to the pin socket at
the modem.
Chart 2-12 Connect plug and pin
(c) Put the battery into battery box.
Chart 2-13 Put the battery in

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(d) Close the back cover.
Chart 2-14 Close the cover
4.Step 4: Connect the telephone set and the modem using a
phone cable (RJ11) via the PHONE interface as shown.
Chart 2-15 Connect the telephone and the modem