Zte MF286R User manual

MF286R
Let’s go
Getting started with your device.

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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 microlm, without the prior written permission of ZTE
Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to
make modications on print errors or update specications without prior
notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time: August 14, 2019

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Getting to Know Your Device
External View
NOTE:
Please use the original external antenna if necessary.

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Indicators
Indicator State Description
POWER Blue on Power is on and external power
supply is working normally.
O󰀨 Power is o󰀨 or external power
supply is working abnormally.
WIFI
Blue on Wi-Fi works normally with no
data transmission.
Blue Blinking Wi-Fi works normally with data
transmission.
O󰀨 Wi-Fi works abnormally or the
Wi-Fi function is disabled.
PHONE O󰀨 The phone is not in use.
Blue Blinking The phone is ringing.
Blue on The phone is in calling.

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Indicator State Description
3G/4G
Red
The device is turned on but not
registered to the mobile network.
No (U)SIM card is inserted or
there is no network service
available.
Blue Blinking
The device is connected to the
LTE network and data is being
transferred.
Blue Solid The device is registered to the
LTE network.
Green Blinking
The device is connected to the
2G/3G network and data is being
transferred.
Green Solid The device is registered to the
2G/3G network.
SIG Blue on Signal level panel. Strength is
from weak to strong.
O󰀨 There is no signal or no (U)SIM
card is inserted.
NOTE:
The phone function needs the network support.

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Buttons
Button Description
RESET Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore factory
default congurations.
WLAN Press to turn o󰀨/on the Wi-Fi function.
WPS • Press to activate the WPS function.
• Press to wake device up.
Installing the (U)SIM card (optional)
Hold the (U)SIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it
into the card slot until you hear a click.

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WARNINGS!
• Before installing the (U)SIM card, power o󰀨 your device and remove
the external power adapter.
• Your device does not support micro-SIM and nano-SIM card or any
other nonstandard (U)SIM cards. To avoid device damage, please
do not use them or any card holders.

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Getting Started With Your Device
Connecting Your Device
Follow the number to connect your device.
If you select a di󰀨erent operation mode, the connection of the LAN port
will be di󰀨erent. Please refer to the chapter “Accessing the Internet”.
If you want to use the mobile network to connect to the Internet or use
your home phone, you need to insert your (U)SIM card rst.

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Starting Your Device
CAUTION:
Your device must be placed in a well-ventilated environment. Do not
cover the device.
Slide the on/o󰀨 switch to start your device. After the device is initialized,
make sure the LED indicators are in normal status.
NOTE:
After your device is powered o󰀨, if you are called, the caller will hear
a prompt tone like “The subscriber you are dialing cannot be reached
now.”
Conguring Your PC
The following procedure describes how to congure 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.
NOTE:
If you use a network cable to connect your PC to your device, you need
to right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

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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.
Wireless Connection
If you want to use Wi-Fi to connect to your device, please refer to
the following steps.
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi works normally. Please check the Wi-Fi
Setting on the 4G CPE page or check the WIFI indicator.

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2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for the
available wireless network.
NOTE:
Please set the client to obtain an IP address automatically, and the client
will get an IP address like “192.168.0.101”. For the detailed procedure,
refer to Conguring Your PC.
3. Select the SSID (Wi-Fi name) of your device, and then click
Connect.
NOTE:
Please check the label on your device to get the default SSID.
4. Enter the password and then click OK.
NOTE:
Please check the label on your device to get the default password.
5. Wait until the client device is connected to your device successfully.
Accessing the Internet
Before accessing the Internet, please make sure that the following
operations are nished.
• Your device is connected to the terminal device via a network cable
or Wi-Fi.

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• The terminal device is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
To access the Internet:
1. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 in the
address bar. The login page appears.
2. Input the password and then click Login.
NOTE:
View the label on your device to get the default password.

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3. View the Privacy Policy information and click AGREE when you log
in to the conguration page for the rst time.
4. View the current mode and click Change.
5. Select the operation mode which you want to use and then click
Apply.
•
Cable Broadband Mode: You need to connect the WAN to
the WAN/LAN1 port via a network cable and get the WAN
information from your service provider.
•
Wireless Broadband Mode: Your device will use the (U)SIM
card to access the Internet. You need to insert the (U)SIM card
rst, and then you can set connection mode to Automatic or
Manual. The default connection mode is Automatic.

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Automatic: In this mode, your device will choose the operation
mode automatically.
NOTE:
If you change the operation mode, the device will be restarted
automatically.
6. Set the detailed parameters for the operation mode.
7. Begin to enjoy your Internet service.
Telephone Function
Your device supports the telephone function. Before using the telephone
function, connect the telephone and insert the (U)SIM card.
To make a call:

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1. Pick up the handset.
2. Key in the telephone number.
3. Press the # key on the telephone to send the call, or wait 4～8
seconds for the call to be dialed automatically.
NOTE:
If there is no signal indication, the radio signal is unavailable. Change
the location of the device and make sure nothing is blocking it.
WPS Function
Your device supports WPS function. You can use this function to
connect the client to your device.
1. Power on your device, and start the WPS function.
2. Press the WPS button on your device to activate the WPS function.
3. Enable the WPS function on your client. Follow the system prompts
on your client to nish the connection.
NOTE:
For detailed operations on the client, refer to the corresponding product
instructions.

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Troubleshooting
Voice Related Problems
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
There is no dial tone. • Please wait for 1~2 minutes after the
router is turned on.
• If signal strength is weak, you have no
good RF reception. Change the location
of the router.
There is a prompt / phone alert /
announcement as soon as I lift the
phone o󰀨 the hook.
Make sure your (U)SIM card is inserted
correctly and the PIN number has been
entered. If the PIN number has been entered
incorrectly then you will need to enter the
PUK code when prompted.
The line is noisy/distorted when I lift the
phone o󰀨 the hook.
• Remove any electrical appliance which
is too close to the phone or your device.
• The cable or phone set might be faulty.
I hear a rapid engaged tone as soon as
I lift the phone o󰀨 the hook.
• Put the phone on the hook and try again.
• Please contact with your servicer
provider.
After dialing the last digit I hear nothing/
silence.
When you have nished dialing you can
press the # key or wait 4-8 seconds to
connect the call.

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Internet Related Problems
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
I cannot access the Internet at all. • Please check your conguration settings.
• Please wait 1~ 2 minutes for the router to
initialize.
• Check your service indicators.
The download or upload speed is
very slow.
The speed is dependent on signal strength.
Check your signal strength and network type.
I cannot visit the 4G CPE page. • Enter the correct address. The default
address is http://192.168.0.1.
• Only use one network adapter in your PC.
• Do not use any proxy server.
I cannot establish the Wi-Fi
connection between my device and
the client.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi function is active.
• Refresh network list and select the correct
SSID.
• Check the IP address to make sure
your client can obtain an IP address
automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/
IP) properties.
• Type the correct network key (Wi-Fi
password) when you connect to the
device.

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Others
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
About the password
• For the Wi-Fi connection password,
please check the label on the device.
• For the 4G CPE page password,
please check the label on the device.
• If you changed the password and
forgot the new password, you need
to restore the device to the factory
default settings.
Warning and Notice
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.

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• 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 a󰀨ect 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.