Zte Telstra MF90 User manual

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TELSTRA 4G MY POCKET WI-FI LITE
MF90 - 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
USER MANUAL
Copyright © 2014 - 2016. 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 microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on errors or
update specifications without prior notice.
Version 1.1Mar 2016
CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your Pre-Paid 4G Wi-Fi will connect to any Wi-Fi enabled device that supports
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
A web browser is required to log in to your Wi-Fi hotspot if you wish to make any
configuration changes.
USB driverless connection is also supported for Windows (not RT), and MAC
operating systems:
•Windows 8 (not including RT) / 7 / XP / Vista
•MAC OS X 10.5.11 and above
Using the USB connection requires administrator rights to install and run the
software.
We suggest you switch off your anti-virus software before connecting the hotspot
- In some cases protection software can prevent automatic installation.
It is possible to start the installation process manually by clicking the Autorun icon
when it appears.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE

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OPEN THE BATTERY COVER
•Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow shown on the case.
•Remove the battery (if fitted) and locate the SIM card slot as shown below.

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INSERT YOUR STANDARD SIZED SIM CARD
This device supports a Standard sized SIM card ONLY. Do not use a microSIM or
SIM card adaptor which may damage your device.
1. Locate the SIM slot inside the battery compartment as shown above.
2. Insert your SIM card carefully as shown. The gold contacts must be facing down
with the cut corner towards the bottom of the device.
3. Push the SIM card fully home into the slot as far as it will go.
4. The Reset button is shown above. With the device powered on, press and hold
for 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults.
IMPORTANT
•This device supports a standard SIM or 2FF size.
•Do not insert a micro SIM (3FF) or use a micro to mini SIM adaptor.
•Use of 3rd party adaptors or non approved SIM card can damage your device.
•Physical damage to the SIM card slot is not covered by warranty and will make
your device unusable.

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TIPS
Remember to keep your plastic SIM card holder. It has a record of your SIM card
details which you should keep handy.
INSERT YOUR MICRO SD(HC) MEMORY CARD
(OPTIONAL)
•If you wish to use your device as an external storage drive you can add a
microSD(HC) card up to 32GB.
•You can share the contents of your memory card to all connected devices, for
more details see the SD Card section later.

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CHARGE YOUR 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
Connect your charger as shown. Take care to check the orientation of the charger
lead and insert carefully into the charging port on the device.
•Only use the genuine charger and USB lead provided. Use of third party
adaptors can damage your device.
•Typical charging time is 3-4 hours using the standard charger. Charging from a
USB source (ie laptop) will take longer.
•During periods of high continuous activity with multiple users, high download
rates or low network signal, charging by USB will not have sufficient current to
charge the device. In this situation the battery will discharge so it is preferable
to use the mains charger.
•Always insert and remove the charging lead with care and take care not to trip
or pull on the lead harshly which could damage your device.
•Physical damage to the charging port is not covered by warranty.
•If the device is off while charging, press the power key as normal to switch on
the device.
•The device can be left always on and connected to the charger if required.
•During periods of high continuous activity, high download rates or low network
signal it is normal for the device to get hot.
•If the internal temperature of the device exceeds 45C then the battery cannot
be charged due to safety limitations with Li-ion batteries.

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POWER UP YOUR 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
Press and hold the Power key for 3 seconds until the LED’s light up.
The Wi-Fi hotspot will be available after about 20 seconds.
Check the condition of your Wi-Fi hotspot shown by the LED indicators.
To switch your device Off, press and hold the power key for 5 seconds until the
LED’s switch off.
LED INDICATORS
Battery indicator Battery Status
No LED
Device is off or asleep. Press the power key to wake the
device up, or hold the power key for 3 seconds to
power On.
Red solid
Battery is discharged, less than 12% charged. Please
connect your charger.
Red flashing Battery is less than 12% charged and is charging.
Green solid Battery is more than 23% charged.
Green
flashing Battery is more than 23% charged and is charging.
Data indicator
Data Status
Red Data allowance is expired. Please recharge.
Yellow solid Data allowance is low, <100MB. Please recharge.
Yellow flashing
Pre-paid data is not activated yet. Follow the links
in the web UI to activate your data service.
Green solid Data allowance is healthy and activated.
Green flashing A software update is available.
Network indicator Hotspot Status
Red
Offline. Not registered on the network. Check your
SIM card status in the web interface*
Green solid Registered on the 3G network
Green blinking Active data transfer on the 3G network

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Blue solid Registered on the 4G network
Blue blinking Active data transfer on the 4G network
During periods of inactivity it is normal for the LED’s to go out to preserve battery
life. Press the power key briefly to confirm the device status if required.
The battery light will flash periodically to indicate the device is On.
* RED NETWORK LED, OFFLINE, NOT REGISTERED ON
THE NETWORK
No Network Access can be any of the following conditions:
•A missing, faulty or incorrectly inserted SIM. Check you have inserted your SIM
card the right way and fully pushed it home into place.
•A Non-Telstra SIM card. This device is Network Locked to Telstra, contact Telstra
to unlock your device.
•A PIN locked SIM card. Log into the web interface then enter the PIN code for
your SIM card.
•A PUK locked SIM card. You may have entered the wrong PIN code too many
times. Contact Telstra to obtain your PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) code. Log into the
web interface to enter your PUK and PIN code
•A PUK blocked SIM card. If you enter the wrong PUK code too many times the
SIM card is permanently blocked. Contact your dealer to obtain a replacement
SIM card.
•No Service, you are out of network coverage.
CONNECT DEVICES BY WI-FI
Your Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to ten devices via Wi-Fi providing internet
access for all your devices on the go.
•On the devices you wish to connect make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then search
for Wi-Fi devices.
•The Wi-Fi hotspot will show up as TPW4G_xxxxxx, click on this device to
connect.
•Consult your device security card, or make a note of your Password from the
sticker in the battery compartment.
•Enter the default Password which is case sensitive. Any letters entered must be
in upper case (capitals).

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Connection example for Windows 7 computer:
1. On your task bar, next to the clock, click on the Network Interface icon
2. Click on the Wireless device called TPW4G_xxxxxx
3. Enter the default password exactly as shown on your Security Card (Or on the
sticker under the battery) observing the correct case for all letters
4. With Connect Automatically enabled your computer will remember the
password and connect to your Wi-Fi device when it is on and in range.
TIP
It is also possible to connect via USB connection. See later for details.
QUICK REFERENCES
Browser home page
http://m.home
Administrator login
password
Default SSID
TPW4G_xxxxxx
This is printed on your Security Card (in the box)
and is also on a sticker under the battery
Default Wi-Fi Key
10 characters which are case sensitive.
This is printed on your Security Card (in the box)
and is also on a sticker under the battery
Restore defaults
From the powered up state:
Open the back cover and locate the Reset button. This
is shown on the Insert SIM diagram above.
Depress gently using a pen or paperclip, and hold for
10 seconds until the LED’s flash.
All passwords and settings will be restored to
defaults.
Use the default credentials printed under the
battery to log back onto your device.

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WEB INTERFACE, HOTSPOT HOMEPAGE
•The default login password is ‘password’
•The home page shows a brief summary of the device status and your remaining
data from Telstra.
•Software update notifications (if applicable) will be shown on this page as per
the example above.

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STATUS ICONS – WEB INTERFACE
NO NETWORK ACCESS
No Network Access can be any of the following conditions:
•A missing, faulty or incorrectly inserted SIM. Check you have inserted your SIM
card the right way and fully pushed it home until it clicks into place.
•A Non-Telstra SIM card. This device is Network Locked to Telstra, contact Telstra
to unlock your device.
•A PIN locked SIM card. Log into the web interface then enter the PIN code for
your SIM card.
•A PUK locked SIM card. You may have entered the wrong PIN code too many
times. Contact Telstra to obtain your PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) code. Log into the
web interface to enter your PUK and PIN code
•A PUK blocked SIM card. If you enter the wrong PUK code too many times the
SIM card is permanently blocked. Contact your dealer to obtain a replacement
SIM card.
•No Service, you are out of network coverage.
INTERNATIONAL ROAMING
•The Roaming icon indicates you are connected to a foreign network.
•If Roaming is enabled on your data plan then roaming data charges will apply
when connected via a roaming network.
•Contact your carrier to determine your data charges.

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NETWORK LOCKED DEVICE
•This device is network locked to Telstra. If you use an alternate carrier SIM you
need to contact Telstra for the unlocking code.
INSTALLATION NOTES
•If you choose to install the device via the USB connection then a CDROM drive
will pop up on first installation.
•Double-click Setup.exe to install the software.
•The installation will create a new shortcut on your desktop and a new program
listing under Start-Programs.
•If you have problems with the installation please contact your supplier or see
our website, zte.com.au for more assistance and FAQ’s or call our hotline on
1300 789 475
(ZTE Support hotline is available during normal business hours, AEST 9am to
5pm)
•If you can’t connect to the internet check your SIM card is inserted correctly,
contact your service provider and check your account is active.
•To uninstall the application:
Windows users: Start > TELSTRA 4G PRE-PAID WI-FI > Uninstall
MAC Users:
•Double click the Telstra Wi-Fi CDROM on the desktop to install the hotspot.
•To uninstall, go to Applications and run Uninstall TELSTRA 4G PRE-PAID WI-FI

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WEB INTERFACE GUIDE
HOME TAB
The home tab shows you how many users are connected and shows your network
connection state and data usage summary.
•The device will automatically connect to the network so it shows the Disconnect
button status by default.
•To change this behaviour press Disconnect first, then go to Settings > Network
Settings > WAN Connection Mode, and select Manual.
•The number of devices connected to your Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed
•You can click on Change to rename your hotspot SSID and enable or disable the
SIM PIN

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SETTINGS > QUICK SETTINGS
Step through the Quick Settings wizard to quickly review your current default
settings.

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SETTINGS > NETWORK SETTINGS > WAN CONNECTION
MODE:
The default connection setting will automatically connect to the network. The
setting is greyed out if you are connected.
•Press the Disconnect button to change this setting and to enable International
Roaming if required.
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.

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SETTINGS > NETWORK SELECTION:
•Network Selection is set to Automatic.
•Press the Disconnect button to change this setting if required.
•If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.
•Normally there is no need to change these settings unless you change service
provider.
•The hotspot is locked to Telstra. If you use a SIM card from another provider you
may not be able to connect to the network.
•Consult Telstra to obtain the unlock code for your device.

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SETTINGS > APN:
•Press Disconnect to disconnect from the Network
•Press Add New to create a new APN
•Add the Profile Name, eg Telstra WAP
•Enter the correct APN details eg telstra.wap
•Press Save to save your new APN
•Press the Profile drop down box
•Select the new APN profile name
•Click on ‘Set as default’ to set the new APN as your preferred setting
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips.
•Normally there is no need to change these settings unless you change service
provider or are instructed by your carrier.
•The hotspot is locked to Telstra. If you use a SIM card from another provider you
may not be able to connect to the network.
•Consult your new carrier to obtain alternate APN details for your device.

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SETTINGS > WI-FI SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS:
The SSID is the Wi-Fi Network Name for your device
•The default SSID is printed on your Security Card and on a sticker underneath
the battery.
•You can change the SSID to something more memorable or personal
•You can hide the SSID broadcast so unknown users will not even see your
network
•You can change the security settings and password to suit your own preferences
•You can set the number of available connections between 1 and 10. The default
setting for 5 users is to improve battery life and Wi-Fi data throughput.
•Press Apply to save your changes
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips

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SETTINGS > WI-FI SETTINGS > ADVANCED SETTINGS
•You can change the Wi-Fi settings to suit your personal choices or for specific
requirements of your attached devices.
•Press Apply to save your changes
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips

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SETTINGS > WI-FI SETTINGS > WPS
•WPS uses the push button on the front panel to connect seamlessly to
supported devices.
•Press WPS to enable, compatible devices can connect to your Wi-Fi network
without authorisation, or you can set a PIN if required.
•WPS is enabled for 2 minutes once pressed and the device LED’s will flash to
indicate WPS mode.
•If you have enabled PIN mode then you need to enter the same PIN on devices
you wish to connect.
•Press the Help icon to get in context tips