Zte Unite Mobile Hotspot User manual

ZTE UniteTM
Mobile Hotspot
User Guide

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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012 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 microfilm, without the prior written
permission of ZTE Corporation.
The guide is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or
update specifications without prior notice.
ZTE Unite is a trademark of the ZTE Corporation.
U.S. Cellular and the U.S. Cellular logo are the trademarks of the United States
Cellular Corporation.
Version No.: 1.0
Edition Time: 07 23, 2011

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Contents
Thank You For Choosing ZTE Unite ......................................................................................... 4
Getting Started...................................................................................................................... 5
Screen Indicators............................................................................................................................5
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................................6
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card..............................................................................................................................6
Inserting and Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................................6
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card ............................................................................................................................ 7
Connecting to the Internet ..................................................................................................... 8
Connecting Wi-Fi Enabled Devices To Your ZTE Unite ......................................................................8
Accessing the Internet ....................................................................................................................8
Advanced Configuration ........................................................................................................ 9
Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................................9
WAN Settings...............................................................................................................................10
Router .........................................................................................................................................11
Wi-Fi Settings...............................................................................................................................11
Firewall........................................................................................................................................14
Text Message ...............................................................................................................................16
Advanced.....................................................................................................................................16
Navigating the Device.......................................................................................................... 18
WAN Info .....................................................................................................................................18
WLAN Info ...................................................................................................................................18
Settings........................................................................................................................................18
Text Message ...............................................................................................................................19
Usage Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................................. 20
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 21
Health and Safety Information............................................................................................. 22
General Guidelines.......................................................................................................................22
Aircraft Safety ..............................................................................................................................23
Hospital Safety.............................................................................................................................23
Road Safety..................................................................................................................................23
Device Heating .............................................................................................................................23
Faulty and Damaged Products ......................................................................................................23
Explosive environments ...............................................................................................................23
Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres........................................................................................................23

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Blasting Caps and Areas......................................................................................................................................24
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag .................................................................................................24
Third Party Equipment .................................................................................................................24
Efficient Use.................................................................................................................................24
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure.....................................................................................................24
FCC Compliance............................................................................................................................24
SIM Card Limited Warranty.................................................................................................. 26
Consumer Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 27

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Thank You For Choosing ZTE Unite
The ZTE Unite is a newly developed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, providing flexible LTE/EVDO/CDMA 1X
access for users to enjoy high-speed Internet applications. When connected to the 4G LTE Network, the
ZTE Unite can support simultaneous connections with up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices. When connected in
1X or 3G mode the ZTE Unite can support simultaneous connections with 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices.
This guide will help you understand your new Mobile Hotspot and all the things you can do with it at home
or abroad. So let’s get started.

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Getting Started
The following figure shows the appearance of your ZTE Unite, it is only for your reference. The actual
device may be different.
BUTTONS AND INTERFACE
DESCRIPTION
1. SCREEN Displays the menus and the status of your ZTE
Unite.
2. UP BUTTON
Scroll up to select the options.
3. DOWN BUTTON
Scroll down to select the options.
4. OK BUTTON Confirm the highlighted selection.
When the ZTE Unite button is locked, press
once to light up the screen, and press again
to unlock.
5. POWER SWITCH
Power on/off your ZTE Unite.
6. MICRO USB PORT
Charge your ZTE Unite.
7. RESET BUTTON Press and hold to restore your ZTE Unite to the
factory default settings.
Screen Indicators
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Battery Status 4G Network
3G Network CDMA 1X Network
Data Connected Signal Strength
Roaming Signal Strength
Roaming
No SIM Card Inserted
PIN enabled SIM card or
Incorrect SIM card inserted
and
No Network Service
Number of current
Wi-Fi connections
Text Message New Text Message
Text Message Full Settings
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Hardware Installation
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card
If you have not already done so, please follow these instructions for the installation of your new SIM card
which is in the package:
1. Remove the SIM card from the outer card, being careful not to touch the gold contacts.
2. Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and take the battery out. Locate the SIM card slot. Hold
the card so the writing on the back of the card is facing you and the gold contact points are properly
aligned with the SIM card slot.
3. Insert the SIM card into the slot until it is fully inserted.
NOTES:
The SIM card MUST remain in your ZTE Unite when in use. Once the SIM card has been inserted into
the ZTE Unite, do not remove!
Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water or dirt.
If your SIM card is separated from the ZTE Uniteor damaged, your ZTE Unite will not work. If you
encounter any issue with your ZTE Unite, contact Customer Service at 1-888-944-9400 or visit your
nearest U.S. Cellular®
Inserting and Charging the Battery
retail location.
1. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of your ZTE Unite to open the battery cover and align the battery
contacts with the terminals in the battery compartment as shown. Push the battery down until it clicks
into place.
2. Place the battery cover over the battery compartment and press it downward until it clicks into place.

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3. Your ZTE Unite comes with wall charger. To charge: Plug one end of the wall charger into an electrical
outlet and the the other end into the ZTE Unite’s MICRO USB PORT.
NOTE: The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. The device will stop charging if the
temperature of the battery exceeds 113 °F/45 °C.
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and take out the battery.
2. Gently remove the SIM card from the SIM card slot.

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Connecting to the Internet
With your ZTE Unite, a wireless Internet connection can always be at your fingertips.
Connecting Wi-Fi Enabled Devices To Your ZTE Unite
NOTE: It is recommended the battery be fully charged in order to use your ZTE Unite via Wi-Fi for the first
time, or connect the device to the wall adapter for power.
The following should occur once you power on your ZTE Unite:
Your ZTE Unite is powered on as soon as you slide the Power Switch to On and the display lights up.
Once your ZTE Unite is powered on and has been activated, it automatically connects to the Internet
provided that Mobile Broadband service is available and one or more Wi-Fi devices are connected.
The Service (4G LTE, 3G, and 1X), Signal Strength , and Data Connected icons on your ZTE
Unite indicate it is in service and ready to connect.
Follow these Steps:
1. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on your computer to establish a connection to your ZTE Unite.
2. Look for the network (SSID) named “USCC-EuFi891-XXXX”. XXXX varies from device to device.
3. Click Connect and enter the default password printed beside the battery compartment of your ZTE
Unite.
NOTE: Your password will also be displayed on the ZTE Unite screen each time the ZTE Unite is powered
on.
Accessing the Internet
After successfully establishing the connection between your ZTE Unite and Wi-Fi clients, you can access
the Internet in the Auto Connect, Manual Connect mode. The default mode is Auto Connect.

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Advanced Configuration
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the ZTE Unite.
2. Launch the Internet Browser and enter http://uscc.hotspot or http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari
(4.0 or later) or Chrome (10.0 or later).
3. The login page appears as follow:
Input the default password which is printed beside the battery compartment of your ZTE Unite, and then
click Login to access the Web User Interface.
NOTE: Do not put anything on the top of your ZTE Unite. Do not lay devices to overlap each other when
using.The ZTE Unite takes 1~2 minutes to initialize, and attach to the network.
Basic Setup
After logging in, select Basic Setup > Quick Setup to configure the Wi-Fi settings, including Wi-Fi
Network Name, Wi-Fi Securiy Policy and Sleep Time.