Zte MF612 User manual

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ZTE MF612
3G Wireless Router
User Manual

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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the ZTE MF612 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 reference
only. They might not be completely identical with your router. ZTE oper-
ates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update
the technical specifications in this document at any time without prior
notice.

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Glossary
AC: Alternating Current
APN: Access Point Name
DC: Direct Current
DHCP: Dynamic Host Control Protocol
DNS: Domain Name System (or Service or Server)
DoS: Denial of Service
EDGE: Enhanced Data GSM Evolution
ESSID: Expanded Service Set Identifier
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
HSUPA: High Speed Uplink Packet Access
IP: Internet Protocol
LAN: Local Area Network
LED: Light - emitting Diode
MHz: Megahertz
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit
PDP: Packet Data Protocol
PIN: Personal Identification Number
PPP: Point to Point Protocol
PSTN: Public Switched Telephony Network
PUK: PIN Unlocking Key
RSSI: Radio Signal Strength Indicator
RF: Radio Frequency
SIP: Session Initiated Protocol
UPnP: Universal Plug and Play

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(U)SIM: Subscriber Identification Module
VOIP: Voice over Internet Protocol
WCDMA: Wideband CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy
WLAN: Wireless LAN
WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access–PreShared Key

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Content
Content
1 General Information .......................................................................... 7
1.1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 7
1.2 Declaration .................................................................................... 7
1.3 Cleaning and Maintaining ..............................................................8
1.4 Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 9
1.5 Limitation of Liability ...................................................................... 9
1.6 Emergency Call .......................................................................... 10
2 Getting started .................................................................................. 11
2.1 Parts Supplied ............................................................................. 11
2.2 Router Appearance .................................................................... 11
2.2.1 LED Indicator ..................................................................... 11
2.2.2 Power Switch .................................................................. 12
2.3 Interface and Installation ............................................................ 13
2.3.1 Interface Description ........................................................ 13
2.3.2 Installation ......................................................................... 13
2.4 Power Supply ............................................................................ 15
2.5 About the (U)SIM Card ............................................................... 15
3 Voice ................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Making a Call .............................................................................. 16
3.1.1 Making a Trunk Call ........................................................... 16
3.1.2 Making an International Call .............................................. 16
3.2 Answering a Call........................................................................ 16
4 Internet Access ............................................................................... 17
4.1 Preparation ................................................................................. 17
4.2 Settings ...................................................................................... 17
4.2.1 Login ................................................................................. 17
4.2.2 WAN Connection .............................................................. 21
4.2.3 3G Settings ....................................................................... 22
4.2.4 Router ............................................................................... 24
4.2.5 Wi-Fi Setting ..................................................................... 25
4.2.6 Firewall ............................................................................. 33

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4.2.7 Advanced ......................................................................... 37
4.3 Logout ........................................................................................ 40
4.4 Disconnecting from the Internet ................................................ 40
5 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 41
6 Technical Parameters .................................................................... 43

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1 General Information
1.1 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 aides 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 termi-
nals or chemical factories where there are explosive gases or explo-
sive 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 overheat-
ing 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.
1.2 Declaration
We, ZTE Corporation, declared that:
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
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approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm-
ful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
1.3 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°C ~ +55°C, and the
storage temperature range is -20°C ~ +65°C. The humidity range is
5%~95%.
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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.
1.4 Limited Warranty
This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product
caused by:
(a) Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration.
(b) End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or mainte-
nance 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.
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.
1.5 Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, inciden-
tal or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in con-
nection 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,
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cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.
1.6 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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2 Getting started
The router operates on the HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS network and GSM/
GPRS/ EDGE network and supports voice and data service.
2.1 Parts Supplied
Parts Quantity
3G Wireless Router 1
External power adapter 1
User manual 1
Certificate of quality 1
2.2 Router Appearance
Top View Left View
1 2 3 4
2.2.1 LED Indicator
LED Indicators
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ON
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
ON
Blinking
ON
Blinking
OFF
Indicator State Description
1. PWR
External power supply works normally.
External power supply is disconnected
or power off.
Wi-Fi works normally.
Data transmission.
Wi-Fi works abnormally.
Internet connected.
The router attempts to connect Internet.
Internet disconnected and not attempt
to connect.
RF signal is normal. Different color indi-
cates different network.
Red: GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
Green: HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS.
RF signal is poor.
RF signal is not available.
4. RSSI
3. PPP
2. Wi-Fi
Note: The indicators (including PPP and RSSI ) 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.
Power Switch
OFF
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2.2.2 Power Switch
Turn the router On or Off by pressing the power switch at the rear of the
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2.3 Interface and Installation
2.3.1 Interface Description
Rear View of Router
(1) USB: Test and diagnostic interface for factory use only.
(2) WPS:WPS button is used to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentica-
tion process.
(3) ANT: External antenna connector. If external antenna is connected,
the internal antenna is of no effect.
(4) PHONE: Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone.
(5) LAN 1~ LAN 2: Ethernet connections to computer.
(6) POWER Socket: Connection to the external power supply.
(7) POWER Switch: Turn the router ON or OFF.
2.3.2 Installation
1. Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM card holder from the side of the
router.
a) Pull the plastic holder out.
b) Insert the (U)SIM card with the metal contact area facing upwards
into the holder.
c) Insert the plastic holder into the router. You can hear a click when
the (U)SIM card locks in place.
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Warning: 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.
2. Connect the telephone to the PHONE interface using phone cable
(RJ11).
3. Connect your computer to the LAN interface using the Ethernet cable
(RJ45).
Note: The router will adapt the Ethernet cable style (crossover or straight)
automatically.
4. Connect the external power adaptor to a standard power outlet.
Insert the plug into the socket at the rear of the router.
5. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the
phone is on hook before power on.
Note: Do not put anything on the top of router. Do not lay routers to
overlap each other when using.
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6. Wait 1~2 minutes after turning the router on before you use the
service. The RSSI & PWR indicator should be lit on.
Note: When the router is turned off, an incoming caller will hear the
prompt like “The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.’’
If the RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator) LED is blinking constantly
then try moving the router to another location. The router takes 1~2
minutes to initialize, attach to the network and obtain an IP address.
2.4 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.
2.5 About the (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 elec-
trical 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.
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3 Voice
3.1 Making a Call
Before making a call, make sure:
The (U)SIM card is installed.
The telephone cable (RJ11) is connected properly.
The PWR light is on.
The RSSI light is on.
Pick up the handset.
1. Key in the telephone number.
2. You can either press # key on the telephone to send the call, or wait
4~8 seconds for the call to be connected automatically.
3. Call will be connected.
Note: If there is no RSSI indication, the RF signal is unavailable. Change
the location of the router and make sure nothing is blocking it.
3.1.1 Making a Trunk Call
If you are making a trunk call, add the area code as normal.
E.g. 03 9612 3456
3.1.2 Making an International Call
If you are making an international call, key in the international access
code followed by the country code, area code and number.
E.g. 00 11 64 12 345678
3.2 Answering a Call
When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer it. If the telephone
has hands-free function you can answer the call by pressing the Hands-
free button. Press the Hands-free button again to end the call.
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4 Internet Access
The router does not require any drivers, and it supports all operating
systems with Ethernet LAN capability, such as Windows 2000, XP,
Vista, MAC OS X and Linux. The router supports two computers surfing
on internet using Ethernet cable at the same time, and also supports
Wireless LAN connection.
Note: All the parameter settings in this chapter are just for your reference.
Please contact your service provider for detail.
4.1 Preparation
Before using the data service, make sure:
The (U)SIM card is installed.
The Ethernet cable is connected properly.
The PWR light is on.
The RSSI light is on.
The PPP light is on.
Web browser requirement:
It is suggested that you use one of these web browsers to connect to
the internet.
IE 6.0 or above
Firefox 2.0
Netscape version 9.0
4.2 Settings
Do not change any settings unless instructed by your service provider.
To make changes to your settings you need to disconnect the router
from the network. After making changes reboot your router by turn off
and on again.
4.2.1 Login
The router can be connected by RJ45 or by Wi-Fi (the SSID is “ZTE Wireless
Network”). By either connection mode, you should set to obtain an IP ad-
dress automatically in the attribution setting of Internet protocol(TCP/IP).
After your computer gets the IP address (like 192.168.0.101) from the
router, open a web browser and type “ http://192.168.0.1” in the ad-
dress bar, and then input the username and password.
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User name: admin
Password: admin
Click Login to log in the router.
Note: If you check Save after you give user name and password ,the
router will save them, next time when you want to log in the router with
the same user name and password, what you need to do is click Login.
When you successfully login, the Quick Setup procedure is shown in
the following figure:
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Quick setup guide you how to set the basic parameters for your router
in the most safe way. Click Next to go to PPP Profile Configuration in
the following figure:
Set APN for PPP profile, if you obtain a fixed APN from your service
provider, please select Manual APN, otherwise select Auto APN, and
then type the APN string. Dial No. is provided by your service provider.
Click Next to go to the PPP Authentication in the following figure:
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Choose PPP authentication mode ,CHAP or PAP, and then give PPP user
name and password to the corresponding authentication mode. Click
Next to go to SSID Configuration in the following figure:
Service Set Identifier(SSID) is used to uniquely identify your WLAN. If
you enable SSID Broadcast, the gateway will broadcast the SSID, and
other device can detect and connect with it. Click Next to go to Security
Configuration in the following figure:
Encryption will keep your traffic from being unauthorized monitor and
access, select one encryption mode from the list, and then set key and/
or algorithm for it. Click Next to go to Configuration as Follows in the
figure below:
Internet Access