Zte MF23 User manual

MF23
3G Wireless Router
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: [phone]
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: [e-mail]

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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 : Nov.2010
Manual No. :

Content
Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 1
General Information.............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. 1
Cleaning and Maintaining................................................................................................. 1
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 2
Limitation of Liability....................................................................................................... 2
Emergency Call................................................................................................................. 2
Getting started....................................................................................................................... 3
Parts Supplied ................................................................................................................... 3
Appearance........................................................................................................................ 3
LED Indicator ............................................................................................................... 3
Interface Description..................................................................................................... 4
Installation......................................................................................................................... 5
Inserting (U)SIM Card.................................................................................................. 5
Connecting to Phone..................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to Computer............................................................................................... 5
Connecting with External Power .................................................................................. 6
Switching on Your Device............................................................................................ 6
Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 6
About (U)SIM Card.......................................................................................................... 6
Voice..................................................................................................................................... 7
Making a Call.................................................................................................................... 7
Answering a Call............................................................................................................... 7
Internet Access...................................................................................................................... 8
Preparation........................................................................................................................ 8
Login................................................................................................................................. 8
Settings.............................................................................................................................. 9
Quick Setup................................................................................................................... 9
WAN Connection........................................................................................................ 11
3G Settings.................................................................................................................. 12
Router.......................................................................................................................... 13
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................. 14
Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 20
SMS............................................................................................................................. 24
Advanced .................................................................................................................... 25
Disconnecting from the Internet ..................................................................................... 27
Logout............................................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 29
Technical Parameters.......................................................................................................... 31
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 32

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C h a p t e r 1
Welcome
Thank you for choosing ZTE MF23 3G Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as “unit” or “router”). To
get the most from your router and to keep it in the best condition, please read this manual carefully.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are for your reference only. They might not be
completely identical with your router. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the
right to update the technical specifications in this manual at any time without prior notice.
General Information
Safety Precautions
•Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the router away from
TV set, radio and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference.
•The router may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical device before using the router.
•Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from router.
•Do not use your router in dangerous environments such as oil terminals or chemical factories where there
are explosive gases or explosive products being processed.
•Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may
affect the router performance, damage the router or cause danger to you.
•Do not attempt to dismantle the router. There are no user serviceable parts.
•Do not allow the router or accessories to come into contact with liquid or moisture at any time. Do not
immerse the router in any liquid.
•Do not place objects on top of the router. This may lead to overheating of the device.
•The device must be placed in ventilation environment for use.
•Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperature can shorten the life
of electronic devices.
•Do not allow children to play with the router or charger.
•Keep the length of the cable between the router and the phone less than 10 meters.
•The router is for indoor use only. Do not use the router outside. Do not connect telephone extensions
which run outside of the building. These can result in lightning damage to your unit.
Cleaning and Maintaining
•Use an antistatic cloth to clean the router. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleanser as these could
damage the plastic case. Turn off your router before you clean it.
•Use the router within the temperature range of -10℃～+55℃, and the storage temperature range is
-20℃～+65℃. The humidity range is 5%~95%.
•Do not use your router during a thunderstorm. Remove the mains power pack from the wall socket.
•Do not take out your (U)SIM card unnecessarily. The (U)SIM card may be easily lost or it can be
damaged by static electricity.

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Limited Warranty
•This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by:
i. Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration.
ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures.
iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassemble, storage,
servicing or operation of the Product.
iv. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual.
v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accident, actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s
reasonable control.
vi. Usage of products of third Parties, or usage in conjunction with third party products provided that
such defects is due to the combined usage.
vii. 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.
•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.
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
cost.
Emergency Call
Do not rely on the 3G Wireless Router to provide emergency call in all situations.
Your 3G Wireless Router only supports emergency dialing when there is power and connection to the
mobile network. If the power fails, the router can not work. If you have no network coverage you will not
be able to make emergency calls. The 3G Wireless Router does not include a lifeline facility (wired access
to the PSTN).

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Getting started
The router operates on the HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS network and GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and
supports voice and data service. And the router is only suitable for family user, not suitable for industry
user.
Parts Supplied
Parts Quantity
3G Wireless Router 1
External power adapter 1
User manual 1
Certificate of quality 1
Appearance
LED Indicator
Indicator State Description
POWER ON External power supply works
normally.

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Indicator State Description
OFF External power supply is
disconnected or power off.
PHONE Off Not in use.
Blinking On Dialing, or there is an incoming
call, the phone is ringing.
On In calling.
PPP ON Internet connected.
Blinking The router attempts to connect
Internet.
OFF Internet disconnected and not attempt
to connect.
3G ON
RF signal is normal. Different color
indicates different network.
Red: GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
Green: HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS.
Blinking RF signal is poor.
OFF RF signal is not available.
WIFI ON WiFi works normally.
Blinking Data transmission.
OFF WiFi works abnormally, or this WiFi
function is disabled.
Notes:
The indicators (including PPP and 3G ) are all blinking in green when:
•The (U)SIM card has not been installed.
•The PIN code or PUK code is required.
•The router can not work normally.
Interface Description
1. POWER Switch: Turn the router ON or OFF.
2. POWER Socket: Connection to the external power supply.

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3. WPS: WPS button is used to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process.
4. Phone: Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone.
5. LAN: Ethernet connections to computer.
6. SIM: (U)SIM port for inserting (U)SIM card.
Installation
Inserting (U)SIM Card
Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM port.
Notes:
Please power off the router and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the
(U)SIM card, if not, the router or (U)SIM card may be damaged.
Connecting to Phone
Connect the telephone to the PHONE interface with a phone cable(RJ11).
Connecting to Computer
Connect your computer to the LAN interface with an Ethernet cable (RJ45).

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Notes:
The router will adapt the Ethernet cable style (crossover or straight) automatically.
Connecting with External Power
Connect the external power adaptor to a standard power outlet. Insert the plug into the socket at the rear of
the router.
Switching on Your Device
1. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the phone is on hook before power on.
Notes:
Do not put anything on the top of the router. Do not lay routers to overlap each other when using.
2. Wait 1～2 minutes after turning the router on before you use the service. The 3G & POWER indicator
should be lit on.
Notes:
When the router is turned off, an incoming caller will hear the prompt like “The number you have dialed
is currently unavailable.”
If the 3G LED is blinking constantly, try to move the router to another location. The router takes 1~2
minutes to initialize, attach to the network and obtain an IP address.
Power Supply
For normal operation connect the router to the external power adapter. In case of power failure or when
there is no available external power supply, the router can not work.
About (U)SIM Card
Avoid handling the (U)SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static damage. Keep
the (U)SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances.
If you cannot get service, make sure that：
•You are in an area which has network coverage.
•You are using the correct (U)SIM card.