Zte Z289L User manual

Z289L
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: [phone]
URL: www.ztedevice.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2013 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 manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : 1.0
Edition Time: 11.2013
NOTE:
Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor. Prolonged
work in such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which may lead to
automatic shutdown of the device for your safety. In the case of such event, cool the device in a
well-ventilated place before turning on for normal use.

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Getting Started
Introduction
ZTE Z289L is a 3G/4G mobile hotspot device, working in WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ (Downlink
Only)/LTE network. The client devices can connect to it via Wi-Fi. The device supports data services,
enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.
Outline and Parts
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. The actual device
may be different.
1.Power Button
Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
2.Charger/USB port
Charge your device.
3.Fucntion Key
Enter or select an item.
4.Left Key
Check the on-screen menu from right to left.
5.Right Key
Check the on-screen menu from left to right.
6.Back Key
Go back to the previous screen.
7. LCD Screen
It indicates the signal type, signal strength, battery, Wi-Fi, etc.
8.microSD card slot
It is where you insert the microSD card.
Indicators
When the device is powered on, the following icons will appear on the LCD screen, with the
corresponding indicators listed in the table below:

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Icon
Indication
Network signal strength.
/
Network type. 3G/4G icon will appear on the LCD screen according to the network being
connected.
Connected to the Internet automatically.
The device has been connected to the Internet.
Roaming network indication.
New message received.
The message inbox is full.
Wi-Fi Status and number of the connected users.
Battery power indication.
The battery is full.
Function Icons
Icon
Name
Description
Prepaid
Prepay, check your balance and due date.
Device Info
Show and check the device information.
Connected Device
Show and check the clients connected to your device.
Settings
Set your device.
WPS
Set the WPS function.
Installing Your Device
Inserting the SIM Card and Battery
1. Remove the back cover.

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2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery
down into the case.
4. Close the back cover.
Inserting the microSD Card
NOTE:
microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
1. Pull the microSD card cover out of the card slot.
NOTE:
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.

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3. Close the microSD card cover.
Powering On/Off Your Device
Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
NOTE:
The device is powered on when the LCD screen lights up.
Sleep Mode
When you enable the Wi-Fi function and use the battery to supply power to the device, once no
user connects to the device within 10 minutes, the device will enter the sleep mode，and the LCD
screen will be turned off. In the sleep mode, the Wi-Fi function will be disabled. Press the Power
button to wake up the device, and the LCD screen will be turned on.
NOTE:
With USB connection if no Wi-Fi user connects to the device within 10 minutes, only the Wi-Fi
function will be disabled. Press the Power button to enable this function.
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using the USB cable or adapter.
Use the USB cable to connect your device and PC directly.
Use the adapter and USB cable to connect the wall outlet and your device.

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NOTE:
The plug only fits one way to connect your device. Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
Internet Access
Connection Scenario
The following picture is the application example. All of the client devices can surf on the Internet at the
same time.
NOTES:
You can only use Wi-Fi to connect to this device and make sure the client supports the Wi-Fi function.
Configuring Your PC
Follow the following steps and figures for Windows XP to configure the Wireless Internet
Protocol for your connection.
NOTE:
Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi-Fi connection.
1. Right-click My Network Places, and then select Properties.
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, and then select Properties.

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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
4. Select these two items, and then click OK to finish the configuration.

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Connecting to Your Device
1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize.
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for available wireless networks.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
NOTE:
Please check the label on your device or select Device Info on the LCD screen to get the default SSID.
4. Input the password, and then click Connect.
NOTE:
You may need to input the password for Wi-Fi connection. Please check the label on your device or
select Device Info on the LCD screen to get the default.

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5. Wait a moment, and then the client will connect to your device successfully.
Accessing the Internet
1. Switch on the device.
2. Connect the client to your device.
3. After the client is connected to your device successfully, you can access the Internet
automatically.
Disconnecting from the Internet
Log in the WebGUI Configuration page, and click the Disconnect button at the Home page.
NOTE:
Powering off the device can also terminate the Internet connection.
WebGUI Configuration
Accessing the 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://mobile.hotspot in the
address bar.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (15.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0
or later), Google Chrome (10.0 or later).
3.The login page appears as follows. The following figure is only for your reference.

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Login
In the WebGUI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (the default
Password is admin). Click Login to log in the device.
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.
•Content area: Show the detailed configuration.
•System Information Area: Show the system status and different kinds of tips.
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 to the Internet.
: Disconnected from the Internet.
Wi-Fi strength
: Wi-Fi status and number of the connected users. And the maximum number is 5.
Settings
•Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider.
•Please disconnect the device from the network before changing the settings.
Verifying the PIN Code
If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled, you will need to input the PIN code when you log in at the

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first time.
NOTE:
The SIM card will be locked if you enter wrong PIN code consecutively for three times.
If you want to modify the PIN Status, please select Settings > Device Settings > PIN Management
to do the actions.
Quick Setups
1.In the main interface click Settings > Quick Settings.
2. Read the guide carefully, and then click Next.
3.Set SSID Configuration in the following figure:

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Service Set Identifier (SSID) is used to uniquely identify your WLAN. If you enable Broadcast
Network Name (SSID), the gateway will broadcast the SSID, and other devices can detect and connect
to it.
4.Set Security Configuration in the following figure:
Encryption will keep your traffic from being unauthorized monitored and accessed, select one
encryption mode from the list, and then set key and/or algorithm for it.
5.Show the Configuration in the following figure:
Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply.
Wi-Fi Settings
Basic
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in
the following figure:

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Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name
for your wireless local area network (WLAN).
Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function. If Enable is selected, the
device broadcasts the SSID, and other devices can search and connect to it. When you select Disable,
other devices cannot search out the SSID. If you want someone to connect, you need to tell them the
SSID, and let them setup manually.
Security Mode: The security modes are described below:
Mode
Description
OPEN
You can authenticate successfully with a SSID, whether it is valid or empty.
WPA2(AES)-PSK
It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 802.11i standard.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme.
Pass phrase: Enter the password manually.
MAX Connections: Choose the maximum number of the stations which connect the AP
simultaneously.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Advanced Settings
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced Settings, the parameters are shown in the following figure:

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Network Mode: If all of the wireless devices connect with this device in the same transmission mode,
the performance will be improved when you choose the appropriate wireless mode.
Channel Bandwidth: Select a channel bandwidth from the drop-down list.
Country/Region Code: Select the right country code. When using the device internationally, please
change the country/region code.
Frequency (Channel): Select the appropriate channel to optimize the performance and coverage of
your wireless network.
WPS
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > WPS, the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure:
PIN：Enter the client PIN.
PBC：
1. Select the PBC mode in the client WPS UI;
2. Select PBC mode in the WPS page of the device and submit;
3. Once the WPS LED is up, please press the "next" button on the Client WPS UI. After a few
seconds the client can access the WLAN, and the result will be shown in the Client WPS UI.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Device Settings
Account Management
Select Settings > Device Settings > Account Management, and the administrator settings
information is shown in the following figure:

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You can change the administrator’s password. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
PIN Management
Select Settings > Device Settings > PIN Management and the PIN management is shown in the
following figure:
•PIN Status: Show the current PIN status.
•Current PIN: Type the PIN code.
If you select Change PIN, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure:
Type the old PIN code, and then type twice the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your
configuration.

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NOTES:
•Three times consecutive wrong PIN code entries will block the SIM card.
•After you changed the PIN code, you still need to input PIN code again, even though you have enabled
the PIN save function.
Power Save
Select Settings > Device Settings > Power Save. You can set Wi-Fi performance and Wi-Fi sleep to save
power.
Wi-Fi Performance Settings
Short Wi-Fi Range: Increases battery life.
Medium Wi-Fi Range: Intermediates battery life and Wi-Fi range.
Long Wi-Fi Range: Extends coverage of mobile hotspot, which will decrease battery life.
Wi-Fi Sleep Settings
Sleep Time: Select a time from the drop-down list. When there’s no Wi-Fi connection in the specific
time, Wi-Fi will be unavailable and the system will turn to sleep mode for power-saving.
Reset
Select Settings > Device Settings > Reset, click Reset to set all the settings to their factory default values,
and then the device will restart automatically.

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Firewall
You may set up firewall rules to protect your network from virus, worm and malicious activity on the
Internet.
NOTE:
You can set the maximum 10 filtering items for MAC/IP/Port Filtering and Port Forwarding.
Port Filtering
Select Settings > Firewall > Port Filtering. The MAC/IP/Port Filtering is shown in the following figure:
If you select Enable, the filter settings will appear as shown below:
Default Policy: Set how to handle the packet if none of the rules matches.
IP Settings: Select IPv4 or IPv6.
MAC address: Set the MAC address that will be filtered.
Source IP Address: Set the source IP address that will be filtered.

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Dest. IP Address: Set the destination IP address that will be filtered.
Protocol: Set which protocol will be used for filtering.
Action: Set how to handle the packet if it matches with the rule.
Comment: Type comment for the filter settings.
NOTE:
Filtering rules are matched one by one, if met this provision, it will not continue to match the rules listed
below.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected.
To add a new rule:
1. Select Enable in the Port Filtering area.
2. Click Apply.
3. Input the detail information in the MAC/IP/Port Filtering Settings area.
4. Click Apply in the MAC/IP/Port Filtering Settings area.
Port Forwarding
You can set up virtual servers to provide services on the Internet. Select Settings > Firewall > Port
Forwarding and the virtual server settings are shown in the following figure:
If you select Enable, the Virtual Server Settings will appear:

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•IP Address: Set IP address for the virtual server.
•Port Range: Set port numbers for the virtual server.
•Protocol: Set protocol for the virtual server.
•Comment: Type comment for the virtual server settings.
Select Enable, and input the detailed information in the Port Forwarding Settings area, then click Apply
to add a new rule.
Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected.
Router Settings
Select Settings > Router Settings, and the router information is shown in the following figure:
•IP Address: IP address for LAN interface.
•Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address.