Dea smartwifi Quick Start Manual

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Getting to Know Your Device

Appearance

The following gure is for your reference only.

1. Device cap

2. Front cover

3. Indicator light

4. USB connector

5. SIM card slot

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Getting to Know Your Device

Indicator Light

Indicator Status Description

Red solid Turned on and not registered.

Green solid Registered to 2G network.

Blue solid Registered to 3G network.

Green blinking Connected to 2G network and data is being transferred.

Blue blinking Connected to 3G network and data is being transferred.

Blue solid Wi-Fi is active.

LED off Wi-Fi is off.

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Getting to Know Your Device

Connection Scenarios

The device can access the Internet by using a SIM card and it allows multiple clients to surf on

the Internet at the same time. The following gures are for your reference only.

NOTE: With other accessories, such as mobile

power or car power adapter, you can supply power

to your device and use it anywhere and anytime.

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Installing Your Device

1. Open the front cover.

2. Install a SIM card to the SIM card slot.

WARNING!

Your device does not support the micro-SIM and nano-SIM card or any

other non-standard SIM cards. To avoid damage to the device, do not use

those cards or any card holders.

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3. Close the front cover.

Installing Your Device

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Connecting to Your Device

Using USB Connecter

Insert the device into your computer’s USB port securely.

The operating system automatically detects and identies

your modem and starts the installation wizard.

NOTE: If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can click the device in-

stallation icon in My Computer to install the software.

The Idea Smart Wi-Fi conguration page will open automatically, and then your PC will connect

to your device successfully.

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Connecting to Your Device

Using Wi-Fi

1. Supply power to your device by connecting to your PC or using other accessories.

2. Ensure that your computer or other client devices have enabled Wi-Fi, and search for avail­able wireless networks.

NOTE:Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual for further details on how to search

for wireless networks. If you use a computer, you need to set your computer to obtain an IP ad­dress automatically.

3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and click Connect.

4. Enter the Wi-Fi password, and click OK.

NOTE: Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password to get the de-

fault Wi-Fi SSID and password.

5. Wait until the client device is connected to your device successfully.

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Connecting to Your Device

Using charger

Supply power to your device by connecting to your Normal charger slot

Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password

You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password.

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Logging in to the IDEA Smart Wi-Fi Conguration Page

1. Ensure that the connection between your device and the client device is correct.

2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://idea.smartwi in the ad-

dress bar.

NOTE:

It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (15.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Sa-

fari (4.0 or later), or Google Chrome (10.0 or later).

3. Enter the password to log in to the 3G Mobile Hotspot conguration page.

NOTE:

The default password is admin.

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Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or Password

1. Log in to the Idea Smart Wi-Fi conguration page.

2. Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings.

3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Pass Phrase (Password).

4. Click Apply.

NOTE:

• To reset all the passwords, kindly press the reset button on the backside of the datacard.

• Wi-Fi Key is mentioned on the back of the Wi-Fi USB datacard

• To login to WebGUI, kindly input the password “admin”, which is the default password.

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Accessing the Internet

After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Au-

tomatic or Manual mode. The default mode is Automatic.

Mode Operation

Automatic

Your device is automatically connected to the Internet, and you can surf on the

Internet through the client.

Manual

1. Log in to the 3G Mobile Hotspot conguration page.

2. Select Settings > Network Settings > Dial-up Settings > Connection

Mode > Manual, and then click Apply.

3. Select Home, and click Connect or Disconnect.

NOTE: To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 3G Mobile Hotspot congura-

tion page.

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Managing Your Device

Changing the Device Password

1. Select Settings > Device Settings > Account Management.

2. Enter the current password you use.

3. Enter the new password you want to use.

4. Enter the new password again.

5. Click Apply to save your changes.

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Managing Your Device

NOTE: If you forget the current password, go to Settings > Device Settings > Reset and

click the Reset button to restore to the default password.

Blocking Users on Wi-Fi

1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Black List.

2. Check Enable and then click Apply to enable this function. All the clients connected to your
device are shown in the Device Information area.

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Managing Your Device

3. Click Block behind the connected client you want to block and then it will be added to the

black list.

NOTE: To unblock the client, click Delete behind it.

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Managing Your Device

APN Settings

Select Settings > Network Settings > APN. The APN parameters are shown in the following

gure. The default APN mode is Auto.

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Managing Your Device

To change the APN mode, check Manual and then you can add new APN item manually.

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Managing Your Device

1. Click Add New.

2. Enter the related parameters as described in the table below and then click Apply to add one

new prole.

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Managing Your Device

Parameter Function

PDP Type Choose a PDP type from the drop-down list, IPv4 / IPv6 / IPv4&IPv6.

Prole Name Type the prole name.

APN Type the APN string.

Authentication

Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) provides a simple method without
encryption for the peer to establish its identity using a 2-way handshake.
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is used to periodically
verify the identity of the peer using a 3-way handshake.

User Name

User name is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection
is established

Password

Password is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is
established.

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Conguring Your PC

The following procedure describes how to congure the Internet Protocol in the Windows 7 oper-

ating system for your Wi-Fi connection.

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.

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automati-

cally, and click OK.

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Warning and Notice

To the Owner

• If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the electronic system of

vehicles, may be affected by the electromagnetic interference caused by the device. Consult

the manufacturers of such devices before using the device if necessary.

• Operating the device may interfere with medical instruments such as hearing aids and

pacemakers. Always keep the device more than 20 centimeters away from such medical

instruments when your device is powered on. Power off the device if necessary. Consult a

physician or the manufacturers of medical instruments before using the device if necessary.

• Be aware of the usage limitation when using the device at places such as oil warehouses or

chemical factories, where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed.

Power off the device if necessary.

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• Do not use electronic transmission devices in aircrafts, at petrol stations or in hospitals. Ob-

serve and obey all warning signs, and power off the device in these conditions.

• Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise the performance of the

device may be affected.

• Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor. Pro-

longed 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.

• Keep the device out of the reach of small children. The device may cause an injury if used as a

toy.

• When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing to do so may cause burns.

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To the Users

• Use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using any unauthorized acces-

sories may affect the performance of the device and violate the related national regulations

about telecom terminals.

• Avoid using the device near or inside metallic constructions or establishments that can emit

electromagnetic waves, because signal reception may be affected.

• The device is not waterproof. Keep the device dry and store it in a shady and cool place.

• Do not use the device immediately after a sudden temperature change, because dew may

be generated inside and outside the device. Do not use it until it becomes dry.

• Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it. Otherwise the device may be dam-

aged.

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• Only qualied personnel can dismantle and repair the device.

• An operating temperature between -10°C and +60°C and humidity between 5% and 95% are

recommended.

Limited Warranty

This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by:

i. Reasonable abrasion.

ii. End users’ failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or

procedures.

iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, stor-

age, servicing or operation of the product.

iv. Modications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certied individual.

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v. Power failures, surges, re, ood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events

outside ZTE’s reasonable control.

vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in conjunction with third-party products if such

defects are due to the combined usage.

vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage intended for the product.

End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a refund for the product from

ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.

This warranty is end users’ sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for defective or nonconform-

ing items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not

limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, unless

otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law.

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Limitation of Liability

ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of prots or indirect, special, incidental or consequential dam-

ages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, no matter whether

or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages,

including, but not limited to lost prots, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute

facilities or product, or any downtime cost.

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Copyright © 2015 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 microlm, without the prior writ-

ten permission of ZTE Corporation.

The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modications on print

errors or update specications without prior notice.

Version No.: R1.0

Edition Time: February 6, 2015

Manual No.: 079584507089

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Troubleshooting

Problem Recommended Action

The connection between your de-

vice and a PC through a USB cable

cannot be established.

Install the software, and run the installation program in the

path of My Computer.

The connection between your device

and a client through Wi-Fi cannot be

established.

• Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled.

• Refresh the network list and select the correct SSID.

• Check the IP address, and ensure that your client can

automatically obtain an IP address.

• Enter the correct network key (Wi-Fi password) when

you connect the client to your device.

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Problem Recommended Action

The client connected to the device

cannot access the Internet.

• Ensure that your SIM card is available.

• Change the location and nd a place with good signal.

• Check the settings of the WAN connection mode.

• Contact your service provider and conrm your APN

settings.

The Idea Smart Wi-Fi conguration

page cannot be visited.

• Enter the correct address. The default address is

http://192.168.0.1 or http://idea.smartwi.

• Use only one network adapter in your PC.

• Do not use any proxy server.

Troubleshooting

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For more assistance, please:

• Send an email to [e-mail]

• Visit www.ztedevice.com

• Call the service hotline: [phone]

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