ZTE MF28 User Manual
MF28B
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: +86-755- 26779999
http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2012 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 microfilm, without the prior
written permission of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : 05-2012
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Content
Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 4
Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 5
Appearance........................................................................................................................ 5
LED Indicator ............................................................................................................... 5
Interface Description ..................................................................................................... 6
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Inserting (U)SIM Card .................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to Computer ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting to LAN1/WAN .......................................................................................... 7
Connecting with External Power .................................................................................. 7
Switching on Your Device ............................................................................................ 7
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 8
Internet Access ...................................................................................................................... 9
Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 9
Establishing a connection between your device and the client ......................................... 9
Accessing the Internet ..................................................................................................... 10
Accessing the Internet by Bridge Mode ...................................................................... 10
Accessing the Internet by Cable Broadband ............................................................... 10
Accessing the Internet by LTE Gateway .................................................................... 10
Accessing the WebGUI Configuration Page .................................................................. 10
Login ............................................................................................................................... 11
Operation Mode .............................................................................................................. 12
WAN Connection ............................................................................................................ 13
In Cable Broadband mode........................................................................................... 13
In 4G Gateway mode .................................................................................................. 14
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 15
Network Select ............................................................................................................ 15
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 16
Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 18
Advanced .................................................................................................................... 22
Status ............................................................................................................................... 26
Usage of WPS ................................................................................................................. 26
Logout ............................................................................................................................. 27
U-Disk Master ................................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 28
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 29
General Information ............................................................................................................ 30
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning and Maintaining ............................................................................................... 30
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 32
Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................................... 32
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing ZTE MF28B Router (hereinafter referred to as “unit” or “router”). To get the
most from your router and to keep it in the best condition, please read this manual carefully.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are for your reference only. They might not be
completely identical with your router. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the
right to update the technical specifications in this manual at any time without prior notice.
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Getting started
Indicator
State
Description
1 Network mode indication
Blue
Registered to 4G (LTE) network
Green
Registered to 3G network
OFF
Not Registered
2 WAN connection status
indication
Always ON
WAN connection established
Blinking
WAN connection establishing
OFF
WAN connection not established
3 WAN signal strength indication
Always ON
Signal strength is very good or good
Blinking
Signal strength is weak
OFF
No signal
USB Port
WPS Button
LED Indicators
(U)SIM Port
Interface
The router operates on the LTE/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA network and supports data service.
Appearance
WPS button: Activate the PBC (Push Button Config) function.
LED Indicator
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4 Error indication
Blinking
Error Status: No SIM card inserted, PIN enabled
without entering correct PIN code on Web UI, or
Incorrect SIM card inserted when SIM lock enabled
5 Wi-Fi indication
Always ON
WLAN works normally without data transmission
Blinking
WLAN works normally with data transmission
OFF
WLAN shut down
6 Power indication
Always ON
Green--Once device has been initialized and under
operational status
Red--Once power button is pushed and device is being
initialized
OFF
Once power button is pushed and device is powered off
Interface Description
1.LAN1/WAN: Ethernet connections to internet.
2. LAN2~LAN4: Ethernet connections to computer.
3. ON/OFF: Turn the router ON or OFF.
4. Reset: Restore the router to the factory default settings by holding for 7 seconds.
5. POWER Socket: Connect to the external power supply.
Installation
Inserting (U)SIM Card
Open the protect cover of (U)SIM port Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM port.
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Notes:
Please power off the router and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the
(U)SIM card. If not, the router or (U)SIM card may be damaged.
About (U)SIM Card
Avoid handling the (U)SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static damage. Keep
the (U)SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances.
If you cannot get service, make sure that：
• You are in an area which has network coverage.
• You are using the correct (U)SIM card.
Connecting to Computer
Connect your computer to the LAN interface with an Ethernet cable (RJ45).
Notes:
The router will adapt the Ethernet cable style (crossover or straight) automatically.
Connecting to LAN1/WAN
Connect WAN with an Ethernet cable (RJ45).
Connecting with External Power
Connect the external power adaptor to a standard power outlet. Insert the plug into the socket at the rear of
the router.
Switching on Your Device
1. Turn the power switch on to get started.
Notes:
Do not put anything on the top of the router. Do not lay routers to overlap each other when using.
2. Wait 1～2 minutes after turning the router on before you use the service. The 3G/4G network mode &
POWER indicator should be lit on.
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Notes:
If the net mode indication LED is blinking constantly, try to move the router to another location. The
router takes 1~2 minutes to initialize, attach to the network and obtain an IP address.
Power Supply
For normal operation, connect the router to the external power adapter. In case of power failure or when
there is no available external power supply, the router will not work.
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Internet Access
The router does not require any drivers, and it supports all operating systems with Ethernet LAN
capability, such as Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, MAC OS X and Linux. The router supports at least
four computers surfing on internet using Ethernet cable at the same time.
Note: All the parameter settings in this chapter are just for your reference. Please contact your service
provider for detail.
Preparation
Establishing a connection between your device and the client
Via RJ45 Ethernet cable
1.Connect your device and the client with the RJ45 Ethernet cable.
2.Power on your device.
The connection between your device and the client will be established successfully a moment later.
Via Wi-Fi
1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize, and then Wi-Fi LED is blinking.
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search the available wireless network.
Notes: You need to check your Wireless Network Connection. Set the client to obtain an
IP address automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties, and the client will get
an IP address like”192.168.1.100”.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
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Notes:
Then there will be a pop-up window to require the password. You can connect the device with the
computer by RJ45 Ethernet cable, and then login the WebGUI to gain the SSID and password by selecting
Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Security.
4. Wait a moment, the connection between your device and the client will be established
successfully.
Accessing the Internet
Before accessing the internet, make sure;
1. Switch on the device.
2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.
Accessing the Internet by Bridge Mode
1.Connect the device with LAN port.
2.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as Bridge mode.
Accessing the Internet by Cable Broadband
1.Connect the device with LAN1/WAN port.
2.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as Cable Broadband mode.
3.Set WAN Connection in WebGUI.
Accessing the Internet by LTE Gateway
Note: Please make sure that you have install (U)SIM card before you switch on the device.
1.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as 4G Gateway.
2. Set WAN Connection in WebGUI.
Accessing the WebGUI Configuration Page
1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct.
2. Launch the internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
Notes:
It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari
(4.0 or later) or Chrome (10.0 or later).
3.The login page appears as follows.
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