Zte Z289L User manual

ZTE MOBILE HOTSPOT
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular!
We know you’re excited to use your new ZTE Mobile
Hotspot, and this short guide will help you get familiar
with it, so you can start using it as soon as possible.
Each section includes instructions and pictures to make
it easy to start using your device. If you would like to
learn more, turn to the back of this guide, where you’ll
find the CONTACT US section.
We’re always happy to help you!
Need More Information?
Visit our website at ConsumerCellular.com/Support
Call us at [phone]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2-3
Getting to Know Your Device 4-6
Initial Set-up 7-8
Charging Your Device 9
Connection Scenario 10
Connecting to Your Device 1 1-15
Configuring Your PC 16-19
Resetting Your Device 20-22
Troubleshooting 23-24
For Your Safety 25-28
Warranty 29
Contact Us 30
INTRODUCTION

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE
APPEARANCE
The following diagram is for your reference only.
The actual product may be dierent.
1. Power Button
2. Charger/Micro USB Port
3. Enter Key
4. Left Key
5. Right Key
6. Back Key
7. LCD Homescreen
8. microSDHC™ Card Slot
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INDICATORS
Icon Indication
Network signal strength.
3G/4G/
LTE
Network type. 3G/4G/LTE icon will appear
on the LCD homescreen according to
the network being connected.
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 connected
users.
Battery power indication.
The battery is full.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE
FUNCTION ICONS
Icon Name Description
Connection
Info
Show and check the
connection information.
Device Info Show and check the
device information.
Connected
Device
Show and check the
information about
connected devices.
Settings Configure your device.
WPS Set the WPS function.
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INITIAL SET-UP
INITIAL SETUP
REMOVE THE
BACK COVER.
INSERT THE
BATTERY.
AUDIO TONES
The Mobile Hotspot will emit an audio tone:
• When it receives a short message.
• When a Wi-Fi capable device connects to the
Mobile Hotspot.
• When its battery is less than 10%.

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INITIAL SET-UP CHARGING YOUR DEVICE
CLOSE THE
BACK COVER.
INSERT THE microSDHC
CARD IF NECESSARY.
CHARGING YOUR DEVICE
You can charge your Mobile Hotspot by using the USB
cable or adapter. Please charge your device for more
than 2 hours when you use it the first time or when you
haven’t used it for a long time.
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.
NOTE: The plug only fits one way to connect your device.
Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.

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CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICECONNECTION SCENARIO
CONNECTION SCENARIO
Your Mobile Hotspot allows you to use your SIM card to
access the Internet and supports multiple devices for
surfing on the Internet at the same time. It is compatible
with Windows® XP; Windows 7, 8, and 10; iOS; and
Android™ devices. The graphic below is for your
reference only.
CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE
1. Power on your Mobile Hotspot. It will take 1 to
2 minutes to initialize.
2. On your computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device,
use your normal Wi-Fi application to search for
available wireless networks.
NOTE: See CONFIGURING YOUR PC for instructions on
setting the PC to automatically obtain an IP address, which
will provide you with an IP address that looks similar to
“192.168.0.101”.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE
3. Select the SSID of your Mobile Hotspot, and then
press Connect.
NOTE: Please check the label on your Mobile Hotspot
or select Device Info on the LCD homescreen to get the
default SSID.
4. Input the password, and then press Next.
NOTE: Please check the label on your Mobile Hotspot
or select Device Info on the LCD homescreen to get the
default SSID.

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CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE
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CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE
5. Your computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device will
then connect to the Mobile Hotspot. You will see
Connected once this takes place.
ACCESSING THE INTERNET
After your Wi-Fi enabled device is connected to
your Mobile Hotspot successfully, you can access the
Internet automatically.
NOTE: To change the Mobile Hotspot’s settings, log
in to the configuration page on your Wi-Fi enabled device
at http://192.168.0.1 or http://mobile.hotspot. The default
password is Admin.

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CONFIGURING YOUR PC
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CONFIGURING YOUR PC
CONFIGURING YOUR PC
Follow these steps and figures for Windows 10 to
configure the Internet Protocol for your Wi-Fi connection.
Steps may vary if you use a dierent operating system.
1. Access Network and Sharing Center from the
Control Panel, and then click the hotspot name
next to Connections.
2. Press Properties.

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CONFIGURING YOUR PC CONFIGURING YOUR PC
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and
then press Properties.
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address automatically, and
then press OK to finish the configuration.