Zte MF29 User Manual
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MF29
User Manual
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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, in-
cluding photocopying and microlm, without the prior written permis-
sion of ZTE Corporation.
The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right
to make modications on print errors or update specications with-
out prior notice.
Version No. : 1.1
Edition Time : 07 03, 2012
Contents
Welcome .............................................................. 5
General Information ............................................ 5
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 5
Cleaning and Maintaining ........................................................... 6
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 6
Limitation of Liability ................................................................... 7
Getting started ..................................................... 8
Appearance ................................................................................ 8
LED Indicator ........................................................................ 8
Interface Description ........................................................... 10
Installation ................................................................................. 10
Inserting (U)SIM Card ......................................................... 10
Connecting to Phone ............................................................11
Connecting to Computer ......................................................11
Connecting to the Internet ................................................... 12
Connecting with External Power ......................................... 12
Switching on Your Device .................................................... 12
Power Supply ............................................................................ 12
Voice ................................................................... 13
Making a Call ............................................................................ 13
Answering a Call ....................................................................... 13
Internet Access .................................................. 14
Preparation ............................................................................... 14
Establishing a connection between your device and the client . 14
Accessing the WebGUI Conguration Page ............................. 16
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Login ......................................................................................... 16
Accessing the Internet .............................................................. 18
Accessing the Internet by LTE Gateway ............................. 18
Operation Mode ........................................................................ 18
4G Settings ............................................................................... 19
WAN Connection ...................................................................... 21
In Cable Broadband mode .................................................. 21
In 4G Gateway mode .......................................................... 21
SMS Over IP ............................................................................. 22
Sending new SMS ............................................................... 22
Operating Messages in native ............................................. 22
VoIP .......................................................................................... 24
Settings ............................................................................... 24
User Details ......................................................................... 25
Advanced ........................................................................... 26
Supplementary .................................................................... 26
Settings ..................................................................................... 27
Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................................... 27
Firewall ................................................................................ 35
Advanced ............................................................................ 39
Usage of WPS .......................................................................... 42
U-Disk Master ........................................................................... 43
Logout ....................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting ................................................44
How to get help ......................................................................... 45
Technical Parameters ........................................ 46
Glossary ............................................................. 47
Welcome
Thank you for choosing ZTE MF29 Router (hereinafter referred to
as “device” 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 refer-
ence 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 specications in this manual at any time
without prior notice.
General Information
Safety Precautions
• Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic
interference. Locate the router away from TV set, radio and other
electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference.
• The router may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids
and pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the
medical device before using the router.
• Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from router.
• Do not use your router in dangerous environments such as oil
terminals or chemical factories where there are explosive gases
or explosive products being processed.
• Please use original accessories or accessories that are
authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may affect the
router performance, damage the router or cause danger to you.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the router. There are no user
serviceable parts.
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• Do not allow the router or accessories to come into contact with
liquid or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the router in any
liquid.
• Do not place objects on top of the router. This may lead to
overheating of the device.
• The device must be placed in ventilation environment for use.
• Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas.
High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices.
• Do not allow children to play with the router or charger.
• Keep the length of the cable between the router and the phone
less than 10 meters.
• The router is for indoor use only. Do not use the router outside.
Do not connect telephone extensions which run outside of the
building. These can result in lightning damage to your router.
Cleaning and Maintaining
• Use an antistatic cloth to clean the router. Do not use chemical
or abrasive cleanser as these could damage the plastic case.
Turn off your router before you clean it.
• Use the router within the temperature range of -10°C~+55°C, and
the storage temperature range is -20°C ~ +65 °C. The humidity
range is 5%~95%.
• Do not use your router during a thunderstorm. Remove the
mains power pack from the wall socket.
• Do not take out your (U)SIM card unnecessarily. The (U)SIM
card may be easily lost or it can be damaged by static electricity.
Limited Warranty
• This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product
caused by:
i. Reasonable Router Appearance Disguration.
ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or
maintenance instructions or procedures.
iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper
installation, disassemble, storage, servicing or operation of
the Product.
iv. Modications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certied
individual.
v. Power failures, surges, re, ood, accident, actions of third
parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
vi. Usage of products of third Parties, or usage in conjunction
with third party products provided that such defects is due to
the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for
Products. End User shall have no right to reject, return, or
receive a refund for any Product from ZTE under the above-
mentioned situations.
• This warranty is end user’s sole remedy and ZTE's sole liability
for defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the
mandatory provisions of the law.
Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out
of or in connection with using of this product, whether or not ZTE
had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of
such damages, including, but not limited to lost prots, interruption
of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or
any downtime cost.
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Getting started
The router operates on the LTE/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA network
and supports voice and data service.
Appearance
WiFi button: To enable and disable WiFi.
WPS button: To activate the PBC (Push Button Config) function.
For detail usage, please refer to chapter Usage of WPS
LED Indicator
Indicator State Description
1 WAN
signal
strength
indication
On
Signal strength is very good or good (RSSI
>= -90dBm)
Blinking
Signal strength is weak (-100dBm < RSSI <
-90dBm)
Off No signal(RSSI < -100dBm)
Indicator State Description
2 Network
mode
indication
Blue Registered to 3G network
Green Registered to LTE network
Red Registered to EDGE network
Off Not Registered
3 WAN
connection
status
indication
On
WAN connection established (PDP acti-
vated)
Blinking
WAN connection establishing (PDP activat-
ing)
Off
WAN connection not established (PDP not
activated)
4 Phone
status
indication
Off
Local phone hang up or VoIP network un-
registered or registration failure
Blinking Phone picked up, ringing
On Local phone calling
5 Phone
status
indication
Off
Local phone hang up or VoIP network un-
registered or registration failure
Blinking Phone picked up, ringing
On Local phone calling
6 WiFi
indication
Off WLAN shut down
On
WLAN working normally with no data trans-
mission
Blinking
WLAN working normally with data transmis-
sion
7 Power
indication
On
Once power button is pushed and device is
powered on
Off
Once power button is pushed and device is
powered off
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Interface Description
1. PHONE: Standard RJ11 connector for telephone.
2. PHONE: Standard RJ11 connector for telephone.
3. WAN/LAN: Ethernet connections to the Internet or computer.
4. LAN1~LAN3: Ethernet connections to computer.
5. Reset: To restore factory default congurations after pressing for
more than 7 seconds.
6. POWER Socket: To power on the device or shut down the
power.
7. ON/OFF: Turn the router on or off.
8. ANT: Connect with the external antenna.
9. PRESS ANT ON: To switch between internal antenna and
external antenna modes
Press-down means use CPE’s internal antenna for LTE
signal, prompt-up means use external antenna. It’s in press-
down mode as default, only prompt up this button when you
connect to an external antenna.
Installation
Inserting (U)SIM Card
Open the protect cover of (U)SIM port Insert the (U)SIM card into
the (U)SIM port.
Note:
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 Phone
Connect the telephone to the PHONE interface with a phone
cable(RJ11).
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.
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Connecting to the Internet
Connect the WAN/LAN interface to the Internet with an Ethernet
cable (RJ45).
Connecting with External Power
Connect the external power adaptor to a standard power outlet. In-
sert the plug into the power socket at the rear of the router.
Switching on Your Device
1. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the
phone is on hook before powering on.
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 & POWER indicator should be lit on.
Notes:
When the router is turned off, an incoming caller will hear the prompt
like “The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.”
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 exter-
nal power supply, the router will not work.
Voice
Making a Call
You can make a call through VoIP. The VoIP number is provided by
your service operator. Please contact your service operator to get
detailed information.
To make a call:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Key in the telephone number.
3. You can either press # key on the telephone to send the call, or
wait 4~8 seconds for the call to be connected automatically.
4. Call will be connected.
Note:
If there is no 3G indication, the RF signal is unavailable. Change the
location of the router and make sure nothing is blocking it.
Making a Trunk Call
If you are making a trunk call, add the area code as normal.
E.g. 03 9612 3456
Making an International Call
If you are making an international call, key in the international ac-
cess code followed by the country code, area code and number.
E.g. 00 11 64 12 345678
Answering a Call
When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer it. If the tele-
phone has hands-free function you also can answer the call by
pressing the Hands-free button. Press the Hands-free button again
to end the call.
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Internet Access
The router does not require any drivers, and it supports all operat-
ing systems with Ethernet LAN capability, such as Windows 2000,
XP, Vista, MAC OS X and Linux. The router supports two computers
surng on internet using Ethernet cable at the same time.
Note: All the parameter settings in this chapter are just for your ref-
erence. 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 estab-
lished 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.
Note:
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”192.168.0.100”.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
Notes: the unique SSID of your device is preset in factory. Please
refer to the device label on the back side of the device. An device
label example:
4. Input the correct WPA-PSK KEY in your computer client
windows.
Note:
The unique WPA Key is preset for each device, please refer to your
device label on the back of the device. Wi-Fi user need to, and input
the correct key before connecting to the device.
• You can modify the setting of security mode and password on
your device’s menu Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Security. Then
there will be a pop-up window to require the password. Please
remember the password you set. If you forget the password,
you can connect the device with the computer by RJ45 Ethernet
cable to view the password on Settings > Wi-Fi Settings >
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