Zte MF928 User manual

MF928
User Manual

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notice.

1
Getting Started.........................................................................................................2
Introduction............................................................................................................2
Indicators...............................................................................................................3
Connection Scenario...........................................................................................4
Setting Up Your Device.......................................................................................5
Powering On/Off Your Device............................................................................5
Charging Your Device.........................................................................................6
Sleep Mode...........................................................................................................6
Accessing the Internet............................................................................................6
Accessing the Configuration Page .......................................................................8
Navigating Your Web Interface.............................................................................8
Settings......................................................................................................................9
Quick Settings.......................................................................................................9
Network Settings................................................................................................10
Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................11
Device Settings...................................................................................................14
Firewall.................................................................................................................16
Router Settings...................................................................................................17
Software Update.................................................................................................17
ZTE Link...............................................................................................................18
Using the WPS.......................................................................................................18
Verifying SIM PIN Code........................................................................................19
SIM PIN Management.......................................................................................19
Resetting Your Device..........................................................................................20
Configuring Your PC.............................................................................................21
Verifying IP Address and DNS.........................................................................21
SMS .........................................................................................................................22
Operating Messages in Your Inbox.................................................................22
Inbox.....................................................................................................................23
Information..............................................................................................................23
For Your Safety......................................................................................................24
To the Owner......................................................................................................24
Using Your Device.............................................................................................24
Battery Handling.................................................................................................25
Limitation of Liability ..........................................................................................27
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.........................................................................28
FCC Compliance................................................................................................28

2
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................29
Specifications.........................................................................................................30
Getting Started
Introduction
ZTE MF928 is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot device, working on the LTE network.
You can connect your devices to it via Wi-Fi®. The device supports data
services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.
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 Connect the antenna when the signal is poor.
2 Charging/Micro USB Jack Charge the device or connect to the USB port of a computer.
3 RESET Button Press and hold for three seconds to restore your device to the factory
settings.
4 LED Indicators View colored icons for information about battery, Wi-Fi, messages
and signal strength.
5 WPS Button Press to wake up the device when the hotspot is in sleep mode.
When Wi-Fi is enabled on the hotspot, press and hold for about

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8
Accessing the Configuration Page
1. View the label on the MF928 device to get the default Device Manager
Website IP address and WebUI password.
2. Make sure your device is connected to the MF928 device.
3. Launch the Internet browser and enter the Device Manager Website IP
address in the address bar.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer ® (8.0 or later), Firefox ®
(30.0 or later), Opera™ (21.0 or later), Safari ® (6.0 or later), or
Google™ Chrome™ (35.0 or later).
4. The login page appears as follows. The following is only for your
reference.
5. On the login page, input the WebUI password and click Login.
Navigating Your Web Interface
The interface is divided into three parts. Related functions can be executed
by operation in the related areas.
 Index area: Shows the configuration list for your device.
 Content area: Shows the detailed configuration.
 System Information area: Shows the system status and different
kinds of tips.
Signal
strength Shows the network signal intensity;
5 stages from none to strong .