ZTE MC8010CA User Manual
MC8010CA Smart Hub
User Manual
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Contents
Getting Started ................................................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
Indicator Lights .......................................................................................... 2
Best Placement in the Home ..................................................................... 2
Powering On/Off Your Device ................................................................... 3
Getting to Know the Work Modes .............................................................. 4
Connecting to the Smart Hub ......................................... 5
Configuring Your PC (Verifying IP Address and DNS) .............................. 5
Connecting via Wi-Fi ................................................................................. 7
Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................... 8
Connecting via a Network Cable ............................................................... 9
Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page ............................................................ 9
Connecting to the Internet ............................................ 11
Connecting to the Cellular Network ......................................................... 11
Connecting to the Public Network (WAN) ............................................... 12
Connecting to Existing Wi-Fi Networks ................................................... 13
Configuring the Work Modes ................................................................... 13
Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page ................................ 1 5
Phonebook and Text Messaging .................................. 1 7
Managing the Phonebook ....................................................................... 17
Managing Text Messages ....................................................................... 18
Managing Data Usage .................................................... 20
Access Controls ............................................................. 21
Limiting Wi-Fi Access With Parental Controls ......................................... 21
Limiting Wi-Fi Access With the White/Black Lists ................................... 21
Managing Settings ......................................................... 23
Cellular Settings ...................................................................................... 23
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Cable WAN Settings ............................................................................... 24
Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................................... 24
Advanced Settings .................................................................................. 28
For Your Safety .............................................................. 29
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 29
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................... 30
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 30
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................ 31
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure ............................................................. 31
FCC Compliance ..................................................................................... 32
IC Notice ................................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 34
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Getting Started
Introduction
ZTE MC8010CA Smart Hub is a 5G wireless router, working on the 5G, 4G,
3G networks and compatible with WAN. You can connect your devices to it
via network cables or Wi-Fi
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your
reference. The actual device may be different.
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for data service.
1 Indicator lights
2 WPS button
Show the status of the device, including signal,
network, Wi-Fi, and power.
• Press to activate the WPS function.
• Press and hold for 10 seconds to power off.
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• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power on.
3 External antenna ports* Connect to external antennas for better signal.
4 PHONE port
5 LAN ports Connect to WAN (public network) or clients.
6 Power port Connect to the power adapter.
nano-SIM card slot and
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reset hole
The phone port is disabled. Please do not use this
port to make voice calls or call 911.
• Insert your nano-SIM card.
• Press and hold the reset hole for about
3 seconds to restore your device to the factory
settings.
* External antenna is not included. You may need to purchase separately.
Indicator Lights
When the Smart Hub is powered on, the following indicators may light up
on the front of the device. Here is what they mean.
SIGNAL
(Three lights)
NETWORK
WIFI
POWER
On: Three lights show the signal strength. More lights
on means better signal.
Off: There is no signal or no nano-SIM card inserted.
Red solid: The Smart Hub is powered on but not
registered to the mobile network.
Blue solid: The Smart Hub is registered or connected
to the 3G/4G mobile network.
White solid: The Smart Hub is registered or
connected to the 5G network.
White solid: Wi-Fi works normally.
White blinking: WPS is activated.
Off: Wi-Fi is off.
On: The Smart Hub is powered on.
Off: The Smart Hub is powered off.
Best Placement in the Home
For best connection from the Smart Hub to the cellular network:
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• Place your Smart Hub in a central location close to a window where
there is also a power source. Concrete walls, metal doors can reduce
cellular signal from the tower. Placement in basements should be
avoided.
• Signal strength: You can check the cellular signal strength by checking
the signal indicators on the Smart Hub or after logging into the 5G CPE
web page (see Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page). If you do not have
full network signal bars, try setting up the Smart Hub in another location
of your home.
For best Wi-Fi connection between the Smart Hub and the clients:
• Minimize interference by trying to keep the following items no closer
than 2~3 metres from your Smart Hub: Cordless telephone base
stations, microwaves, baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, wireless
speaker systems.
• Avoid congestion since adding additional devices to your Wi-Fi network
may reduce the speed for all devices on that network.
• Make sure you have a good Wi-Fi signal on your client devices.
Powering On/Off Your Device
Connect the AC adapter/power cable from the Smart Hub to a wall power
outlet. The device will turn on automatically.
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To power off without disconnecting the cable or the adapter, press and hold
the WPS button for 10 seconds. You can then press and hold the button for
about 3 seconds to power on again.
Getting to Know the Work Modes
You must set the correct work mode for the Smart Hub in order for it to
connect correctly under different scenarios. The Smart Hub offers 4 work
modes that you can choose from in the 5G CPE web page after it is
disconnected from the Internet.
• Wireless broadband mode: Connect the Smart Hub to the Internet via
the installed nano-SIM card (see Connecting to the Cellular Network) or
Internet Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Existing Wi-Fi Networks). Clients can
connect to the Smart Hub with a LAN cable or through Wi-Fi to access
the Internet and visit the 5G CPE web page.
NOTE:
Unplug LAN cables from both LAN ports of the Smart Hub before using
this mode.
• Cable broadband mode: Connect the Smart Hub to the public network
(WAN) via a LAN cable. Clients can connect to the Smart Hub with a LAN
cable or through Wi-Fi to access the Internet and visit the 5G CPE web
page. You cannot access the Internet via the cellular network even when
a valid nano-SIM card is installed.
NOTE:
When switching to Cable broadband mode in the 5G CPE web page,
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you need to select the LAN port for the WAN connection. The other LAN
port is free for a client to connect.
NOTE:
In Cable broadband mode, you cannot use the nano-SIM card to connect
to the Internet.
• Bridge mode: Connect the Smart Hub to the Internet via the installed
nano-SIM card (see Connecting to the Cellular Network) and then use
the Smart Hub as a WAN port that another router or a client can connect
to with a LAN cable. The client/router can obtain the IP address from the
WAN DHCP host and connect to the Internet directly.
NOTE:
When switching to Bridge mode in the 5G CPE web page, you need to
select the LAN port that the router is connected to.
NOTE:
In Bridge mode, you cannot connect to the Smart Hub through Wi-Fi or
the remaining LAN port to access the Internet. Connect to the remaining
LAN port to access the 5G CPE web page for device configuration.
• Auto mode: The Smart Hub will determine work mode by its status of
connection.
Connecting to the Smart Hub
You have two options to connect to the Smart Hub from your client devices,
via Wi-Fi or a LAN cable. Once you are connected, test your connection by
opening the 5G CPE web page.
If you use a computer, set it to obtain an IP address automatically.
Configuring Your PC (Verifying IP Address and DNS)
The following steps and figures reflect configuration for the Internet Protocol
for your connections with a Windows
1. Right-click Network and select Properties.
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7 operating system.
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2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (if you connect to the Smart
Hub via Wi-Fi) or Local Area Connection (if you connect to the Smart
Hub via LAN), and then select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click
Properties.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically, and then click OK to finish the configuration.
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