Zte Z291DL User manual

Z291DL
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]

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errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of the ZTE Corporation.
Version No. : 1.0
Edition Time: December15, 2015

Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Outline and Parts ........................................................................................................... 1
Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 2
Installing Your Device .................................................................................................. 3
Charging Your Device .................................................................................................. 4
Powering On/Off Your Device ..................................................................................... 4
Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................... 4
Resetting Your Device .................................................................................................. 5
Using the WPS (Optional) ............................................................................................ 5
Internet Access .................................................................................................................. 5
Configuring Your PC .................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to Your Device........................................................................................... 8
Accessing the Internet ................................................................................................... 9
Web UI Configuration ...................................................................................................... 9
Accessing the Configuration Page ................................................................................ 9
Login ........................................................................................................................... 10
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 10
Verifying the PIN Code .............................................................................................. 11
Quick Setups ............................................................................................................... 11
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 13
Device Settings ........................................................................................................... 16
Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 18
Router Settings ............................................................................................................ 20
Software update........................................................................................................... 20
Warning and Notice ........................................................................................................ 21
To the Owner .............................................................................................................. 21
Using Your Device...................................................................................................... 21
Using Battery .............................................................................................................. 21
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 22
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................. 22
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (Only for America) .................................................... 22
FCC Compliance (Only for America) ......................................................................... 23
Disposal of Your Old Appliance ................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 24

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Getting Started
Introduction
ZTE Z291DL is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot device, working in 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.
Part Description
ON/OFF switch Slide it to turn on/off the Hotspot.
micro-SIM card slot Install the micro-SIM card.
WPS key  When the Wi-Fi function is enabled, hold if for more than 3
seconds to active the WPS function.
 To activate the WPS function when the Hotspot is in sleep
mode.
LED indicators It shows the signal strength, battery, Wi-Fi and message.
Charging/USB port Charge your device.
ON/OFF switch WPS key
LED indicators
Charging/USB port
micro-SIM card slot

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Indicators
When the device is powered on, the following icons will light up, with the corresponding indicators
listed in the table below:
Indicator
Status Description
Network
Red solid Limited or no service, no SIM card, SIM card error or SIM card locked.
Red blinking Activation failed.
Green solid Registered to the LTE network.
Green blinking Registered to LTE network and connected to LTE network.
Blue blinking FOTA upgrading.
LED light off Power save or in sleep mode.
SMS
Blue solid You have unread messages.
Blue blinking You have new messages or your inbox is full.
LED light off No unread messages or no new messages.
Wi-Fi
Blue solid Wi-Fi is on.
Blue blinking WPS is active.
LED light off Wi-Fi is off.
Battery
Red solid The battery is low. (From 5% to dead) Please charge the battery.
Green blinking The battery is being charged. (From 6% to 94%)
Green solid The battery level is middle or high. (Charging from 95% to 100%, not
charging from 6% to 100%)
LED light off The battery is not inserted or not charged.

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Installing Your Device
Inserting the SIM Card
1. Lift SIM card cover.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Inserting the battery
1. Remove the back cover.

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2. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery
down into the case.
3. Close the back cover.
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using the USB cable or adapter. Please charge your device for more than
two hours when you use it at the first time or when you haven’t used it for a long time.
Powering On/Off Your Device
Slide the Power key to ON/OFF position to switch on/off the device.
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 specified time, the device will enter the sleep mode. In the
sleep mode, the Wi-Fi function will be disabled. Press the WPS key to wake up the device and
Wi-Fi function.

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Resetting Your Device
There are two ways to reset your device.
 Reset your device on Web UI.
Please refer to the section Settings - Device Settings – Reset in this user manual.
 Reset your device by pressing and holding the Reset key.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Find a hole with a mark RESET on one side of the device bottom surface.
3. Press and hold the Reset key hidden in the hole with a pin for 3 seconds or longer.
4. Factory reset will take effect and then the device will restart.
Using the WPS (Optional)
If your client device supports WPS, you don’t have to input the password manually after WPS
has been available. Please do the following steps:
1. Log into the Web UI by visiting http://192.168.0.1 or http://mobile.hotspot.
2. Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings to enable the Broadcast Network
Name (SSID) and to set the Security Mode.
3. Set a Wi-Fi password in OPEN-WEP mode, WPA2 (AES)-PSK mode or
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mode and then click Apply to confirm the settings.
4. Press and hold the WPS key to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process.
5. Enable the WPS function on your client to respond this authentication process.
6. Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection.
NOTE:
For the detailed operations about the client, please refer to the client’s instruction.
Internet Access
Configuring Your PC
The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in the Windows 7 operating
system for Wi-Fi connection.

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1. Right-click Network and select Properties.
2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

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5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and
click OK.

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Connecting to Your Device
NOTE:
You can only use Wi-Fi to connect to this device and make sure the client supports the Wi-Fi function.
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled. Please check the Wi-Fi indicator .
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for the available wireless networks.
NOTE:
Please set the client to obtain an IP address automatically, and the client will get an IP address
like “192.168.0.100”.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.

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NOTE:
You don’t need to input a password for Wi-Fi connection. The default Wi-Fi connection is open.
4. 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.
Web UI 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 Web UI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (please check the
label on your device to get the default password, 12$XXX. XXX is the last three number of your IMEI
number, you can find the IMEI number on the label). Click Login to log into the device.
The whole 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.
Settings
• Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider.

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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
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 > SIM 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.

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3. Set SSID Configuration in the following figure:
Network Name (SSID) is used to uniquely identify your Wi-Fi. If you enable Broadcast Network
Name (SSID), the hotspot 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:

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Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply.
Wi-Fi Settings
Basic Settings
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in
the following figure:
 Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the
name for your wireless local area network (Wi-Fi).
 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
(NO ENCRYPTION)
Authentication and encryption won't be performed. There are risks that
private info will be intercepted or network will be used by unauthorized
individuals. This encryption scheme isn't recommended.

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OPEN (WEP) This authentication mechanisms is very weak and not recommended. It had
been superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) by Wi-Fi Alliance.
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.
 Encryption Type: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list.
 Max Connections: Choose the maximum number of the stations which connect the hotspot
simultaneously.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
White List
A white list is a list of Wi-Fi devices that are approved to connect to this Wi-Fi hotspot. Select Settings >
Wi-Fi Settings > White List, the White List configuration is shown in the following figure:
If you select Enable, the white list settings will appear as shown below:

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 MAC Address: Set the MAC address that are approved to connect to this Wi-Fi hotspot.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
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 then click Apply.
3. Press the WPS key to active your device’s WPS.
4. Please press the "next" key on the client WPS UI. After a few seconds the client can access
the Wi-Fi, and the result will be shown in the client WPS UI.

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Device Settings
Account Management
Select Settings > Device Settings > Account Management, and the administrator settings
information is shown in the following figure:
You can change the administrator’s password. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
SIM PIN Management
Select Settings > Device Settings > SIM PIN Management and the PIN management is shown in the
following figure:
• PIN Status: Shows the current PIN status and allows you to select PIN status.
• Current PIN: Type the PIN code.
If you select Change PIN, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure: