Telstra MF65 User Manual

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TELSTRA MF65

TELSTRA PRE-PAID
3G WI-FI

USER MANUAL

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CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your Wi-Fi router will connect to any device that supports Wi-Fi, 802.11 b/g/n
A web browser is required to log in to your Wi-Fi router if you wish to make any
configuration changes.
USB driverless connection is also supported for Windows, MAC and LINUX
operating systems:

• Windows 8 (not including RT) / 7 / XP / Vista

• MAC OS X 10.5.11 and above

• Linux

Using the USB connection requires administrator rights to install and run the
software.
We suggest you switch off your anti-virus software before connecting the
router - In some cases protection software can prevent automatic installation.
It is possible to start the installation process manually by clicking the Autorun
icon when it appears.

GET TO KNOW YOUR PREPAID WI-FI HOTSPOT

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INSERT YOUR USIM CARD

1. Slide the back cover down to access the USIM and memory card slots.

2. Insert your USIM card carefully as shown:

3. If you want to add a memory card you can do it now. Your USB device

supports up to 32GB microSD(HC)™ memory.

4. Insert the battery with the gold contacts lined up with the gold springs

and slide the cover back on.

5. You are now ready to power up your device and you’ll be on-line in no

time.

Notes

• Adding a memory card is optional

• microSD™ up to 2GB are FAT 16 format.

• microSDHC™ up to 32GB are FAT 32 format.

Handy hint
Remember to keep your plastic SIM card holder. It has a record of your PIN
number which you should keep handy.

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POWER UP YOUR WI-FI HOTSPOT

Press and hold the Power key for 3-4 seconds until the lights flash.
The Wi-Fi hotspot will start up in a few seconds. Check the condition of
your Wi-Fi hotspot as shown by the LED indicators.

LED INDICATORS

Flashing Battery is discharged, < 12 %

Solid Battery is low, < 23 %

Solid Battery is OK, >23 %

Flashing Battery is charging

Solid Wi-Fi is on

Flashing WPS is enabled, available for 2 minutes

Off Wi-Fi is off

Solid

Not registered on the network
Check you SIM status using the web
interface. No USIM, PIN, PUK or Network
locked USIM will result in this status.

Solid Network is registered

Flashing Network data in use (Connected)

CONNECT DEVICES BY WI-FI

Your Prepaid Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to five devices via Wi-Fi
providing internet access for all your devices on the go.

• On the devices you wish to connect make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then

search for Wi-Fi devices.

• The Wi-Fi router will show up as TPPWF_xxxxxx, click on this device to

connect.

• Consult your security card and enter the default security key which is

case sensitive. Any letters entered must be in upper case (capitals).

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Connection example for Windows 7 computer:

1. On your task bar, next to the clock, click on the Network Interface icon

2. Click on the Wireless device TPPWF_xxxxxx

3. Enter the password exactly as shown on your security card

4. With Connect Automatically enabled your computer will remember the

password and connect to your Wi-Fi device when it is on and in range.

Handy hint
It is also possible to connect via USB connection. See later for details.

MONITOR YOUR WI-FI HOTSPOT ON YOUR ANDROID DEVICE

You can download the ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor app from Google Play Store to
monitor your Wi-Fi status easily using an Android smart phone.

QUICK REFERENCES

Browser home page http://192.168.0.1
Administrator login password
Default SSID TPPWF_xxxxxx.

Supplied on your Security Card.

Default Security Key 10 characters which are case sensitive.

Supplied on your Security Card.

Restore defaults From the powered up state:

Press & hold the power key and the WPS key
simultaneously, hold for about 10 seconds.
All passwords and settings will be restored to
defaults and the router will reboot.

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DEVICE HOMEPAGE

Open a browser and go to 192.168.0.1 to access the device homepage.
The default administrator login password is ‘password’

HOMEPAGE ICONS

Network signal strength. 2G or 3G technology is also
displayed. No USIM or invalid SIM card (PIN, PUK, or Network
locked) will result in Disconnected status.
Check your SIM card is active, valid and inserted correctly.
Number of devices connected via Wi-Fi

Number of new SMS messages

Charging and Battery status

Data usage and connection time.

microSD memory card status (if fitted)

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CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE USING THE WEB INTERFACE

CONNECTION

The Connection tab shows the summary device status, how many devices
are connected by Wi-Fi and whether you are connected to the mobile
broadband network.

• The device will automatically connect to the network so it shows the

Disconnect button status by default.

• To change this behaviour press Disconnect first, then go to Settings >

Network Settings > WAN Connection Mode, and select Manual.

• The number of devices connected to your Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed and

you can select to Block unwanted devices if required.

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SETTINGS > QUICK SETTINGS:

Step through the Quick Settings wizard to quickly review your current
default settings.

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NETWORK SETTINGS > WAN CONNECTION MODE:

• The default connection setting will automatically connect to the network.

The setting is greyed out if you are connected.

• Press the Disconnect button to change this setting and to enable

International Roaming if required.

• If you make any changes, press Apply to save the change

• Press the Help icon to get in context tips.