Zte MF91 User manual

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ZTE MF91
4G Mobile Hotspot
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: [email protected]

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LEGAL INFORMATION
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All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized in any form or by
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written permission of ZTE Corporation.
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 : 2011.11
Manual No. :

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Contents
1.Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 5
1.1Device Appearance............................................................................................... 5
1.2Indicators............................................................................................................... 6
1.3Hardware Installation............................................................................................ 7
3.2.1Inserting SIM Card and Battery........................................................................ 7
3.2.2Inserting microSD Card.................................................................................... 8
3.2.3Switching On/Off Your Device ........................................................................ 8
3.2.4Charging Your Device...................................................................................... 9
1.4microSD Card ....................................................................................................... 9
1.5About SIM Card.................................................................................................. 10
2.Working Mode............................................................................................................ 11
2.1USB Mode .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2Wi-Fi Mode......................................................................................................... 15
2.3Mixed Mode........................................................................................................ 16
3.Operation and Function............................................................................................... 17
3.1Preparation.......................................................................................................... 17
3.2Establish a connection between your device and the client................................ 17
3.2.1Via USB Cable................................................................................................ 17
3.2.2Via Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................ 17
3.3Access the Internet.............................................................................................. 18
3.4Access the WebGUI Configuration Page............................................................ 18
3.5Login................................................................................................................... 19
3.6Settings................................................................................................................ 20
3.6.1Quick Setup..................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2DHCP Settings................................................................................................ 22
3.6.3Dial Settings.................................................................................................... 23
3.6.4APN Settings................................................................................................... 23
3.6.5WiFi Settings .................................................................................................. 25
3.6.6Firewall ........................................................................................................... 29
3.6.7System Security .............................................................................................. 32
3.7Record................................................................................................................. 33
3.8Status................................................................................................................... 33
4.Usage of WPS............................................................................................................. 35
5.Logout......................................................................................................................... 36
6.Disconnecting from the Internet ................................................................................. 36
7.Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................. 36
8.Warning and Notice.................................................................................................... 37
8.1To the Owner ...................................................................................................... 37
8.2Using Your Device.............................................................................................. 37
8.3Using Battery ...................................................................................................... 38
8.4Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 38

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8.5Limitation of Liability......................................................................................... 39
8.6FCC Compliance................................................................................................. 39
8.7Radio Frequency (RF) Energy............................................................................ 40
8.8Disposal of Your Old Appliance......................................................................... 40
9.Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 42
10.Technical Parameters.............................................................................................. 43
11.Glossary .................................................................................................................. 44

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1.Getting Started
ZTE MF91 is a 4G mobile hotspot device, working in GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ /LTE
network. The client devices can connect to the device via USB or Wi-Fi interface; the device supports
data services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.
1.1 Device Appearance
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. The actual device
may be different.
1. External Antenna Connector It is used to connect an external antenna to enhance the
signal strength.
2.WPS This button is used to start/end Wi-Fi Protected Setup
authentication process and enable/disable the Wi-Fi function.
Hold it for 3 seconds to activate the WPS function.
When the WPS function is available, press it to deactivate the
WPS function.
Press it to enable/disable Wi-Fi function.
3. OLED Screen It indicates the network type, signal strength, battery, Wi-Fi, etc.
4.Power HoldthePower button to switch on/off the device.
5.Memory card slot (microSD
card) It is where you insert the memory card (microSD card).
6.Charger/USB port Charge your device.
Connect the client to your device via USB cable.

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Notes:
•is a trademark of SD Card Association.
•Please use the original external antenna if necessary.
1.2 Indicators
When the device is powered on, the following icons will appear on the OLED screen, with the
corresponding indications listed in the table below:
Icon Indication
Network signal strength.
Network type. 2G, 3G or 4G icon will appear on the OLED screen according to the
connected network.
Roaming network indication.
Connect to the Internet automatically.
Connect to the Internet manually.
Wi-Fi status and number of the connected users.
Battery power indication.

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1.3 Hardware Installation
3.2.1 Inserting SIM Card and Battery
1. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the device to open the battery cover.
2. Insert SIM Card into the slot.
Warning:
Please power off the device and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the
SIM card, if not, the device or SIM card may be damaged.
3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold springs.
4. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the cover.

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3.2.2 Inserting microSD Card
1. Pull the microSD cover out of the card slot.
Notes:
Do not pull the cover rudely, as it is connected with the device.
2. Insert the microSD card into the microSD slot. The following picture shows the correct inserting
direction. You will hear a click when the microSD card locks in place.
3. Close the microSD cover.
3.2.3 Switching On/Off Your Device
Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
Notes:
•Please install battery before power on.
•The device is powered on when the OLED Screen lights up.

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3.2.4 Charging Your Device
Notes:
•Charge at least 4 hours to ensure a full initial charge.
•Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0℃to 45℃.
•You can charge your device by using USB cable or adapter.
1. Insert the charger lead carefully with the plug arrow facing the left side of the device.
2. The plug only fits one way. Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
3. Check the plug is the right way round and lined up correctly then insert it gently.
1.4 microSD Card
Using microSD Card
1. Insert the microSD card into the device.
2. Connect the device with PC or laptop via provided USB cable, and the system will display it as a
removable disk.
3. Use it freely.
Uninstall microSD Card
1. Left click the icon in the Windows system tray bar. Then a menu will popup and indicate the USB
devices list as below:

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2. Select Safely remove the USB disk which is relevant to the device.
3. Remove the device directly.
1.5 About SIM Card
Avoid handling the SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static damage. Keep
the 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 SIM card.

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2.Working Mode
Use the USB cable to connect your PC or laptop which cannot provide wireless network function,
and connect other laptops with device via Wi-Fi, so all of them can surf on the Internet at the
same time.
Your device supports three working modes: USB mode, Wi-Fi mode, and Mixed mode. For the client, we
only use PC or laptop as the example in this document.
2.1 USB Mode
Connect the device to your PC or laptop via the included USB cable, then power on your device. And the
following picture is one application example:
Installing Software
When you connect your device to PC or laptop for the first time, the system will automatically detect and
recognize the new hardware and display the new icon in the desktop status bar, indicating that the PC or
laptop and the USB device have been connected properly. After a few seconds, there will show the
following installation interface if the laptop and desktop PC supports automatic installation.
Notes:
If the system does not launch installation automatically, you can run the installation program in path of
My Computer > 4G Pocket Wi-Fi > Autorun.exe.
The following installation interface will show how to start installation. And the first screen you see as
following:

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Select Language for the software, and then click OK.
Strongly recommend you to exit other Windows programs, and click Next.
Select the folder that you want to install the software, and you can select a different path by pressing
Browse, and then click Next.

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Select a different folder or the default folder to place the program’s shortcuts, and then click Next.
Select any other tasks then click Next.

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Click Install.
Click Finish to complete the installation.
After the installation, select Start > Programs and there will be a 4G LTE Pocket Wi-Fi program
group，which includes MF91 Web UI and Uninstall 4G LTE Pocket Wi-Fi.
Uninstalling Software
Select Start > Programs > 4G LTE Pocket Wi-Fi > Uninstall 4G LTE Pocket Wi-Fi menu on the
laptop or desktop PC.

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Click Yes to confirm uninstalling the software. Then the system begins to uninstall programs, and this
interface will indicate the progress of uninstall.
Click OK to complete the application software uninstall.
2.2 Wi-Fi Mode
Power on directly, and then connect the device to your PC or laptop via Wi-Fi. And the following picture
is one application example:

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2.3 Mixed Mode
Use the both connection methods to connect your PC or laptop. And the following picture is one
application example:

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3.Operation and Function
3.1 Preparation
Before using the data service, make sure:
•SIM card is inserted.
•All OLED indicators are working normally.
3.2 Establish a connection between your device and the client
3.2.1 Via USB Cable
1. Connect your device and the client with the USB cable.
2. Power on your device.
3. Install software.
After the installation, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully a
moment later.
3.2.2 Via Wi-Fi
1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize, and then Wi-Fi OLED icon will be
indicated on the LED screen of your device.
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search the available wireless network.
Notes:
You need to check your Wireless Network Connection. Set the client to obtain an IP address
automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties, and the client will get an IP address
like”192.168.0.101”.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect. The following figure is only for your
reference.

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Notes:
There will be a pop-up window to require the password. Please check the label on the battery
compartment of your device to gain the SSID and preset password information.
4. Wait a moment, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully.
3.3 Access the Internet
1. Switch on the device.
2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.
3. After successfully establishing the connection, access the Internet in the Always On mode.
Notes:
You can browse the WebGUI Configuration page and click Dial Settings to set the WAN connection
mode.
3.4 Access the WebGUI Configuration Page
1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct.
2. Launch the internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://4glte.home in the address bar.
Notes:
It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (1.0 or later), Opera (6.0 or later), Safari (3.0
or later), Chrome (6.0 or later).
3. The login page appears as follows.

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3.5 Login
In the WebGUI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (the default
Password is password).
Click Login to log in the WebGUI.
Notes:
If you check Save after type in password, the device will save it. Next time when you want to login
the WebGUI with the same password, what you need to do is to click Login.
When you login, the following interface appears.

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The whole interface is divided into three parts. Related functions can be executed by operation in the
related areas.
•Index area: Show the configuration list for your device.
•Data connection status area: Show the usage and the connected time.
• Device Connection Area: Show the information which connected to the device..
Battery indicator : Shows the battery level, 4 stages from none to high .
Signal strength : Shows the network signal intensity, 5 stages from none to strong .
Internet Status Connected or Disconnected
Network
Operator Shows your network operator.
Wi-Fi Status : Wi-Fi status and number of the connected users. And the maximum number is
10.
3.6 Settings
Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider.
3.6.1 Quick Setup
1. In the main interface click Settings > Quick Setup.
2. Read the guide carefully, and then click Next.