ZTE MF29A User Manual

MF29A

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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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. : R1.2 Edition Time : Feb 2012 Manual No. : 07958450XXXX

Content

Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 1

General Information .............................................................................................................. 1

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 1

Cleaning and Maintaining ................................................................................................. 1

National Restrictions ......................................................................................................... 2

FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................... 2

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................................................................... 2

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 3

Limitation of Liability ....................................................................................................... 3

Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 4

Appearance........................................................................................................................ 4

LED Indicator ............................................................................................................... 4

Interface Description ..................................................................................................... 5

Installation ......................................................................................................................... 5

Inserting (U)SIM Card .................................................................................................. 5

Connecting to Phone ..................................................................................................... 6

Connecting to Computer ............................................................................................... 6

Connecting to PSTN ..................................................................................................... 6

Connecting to WAN/LAN ............................................................................................ 6

Connecting with External Power .................................................................................. 6

Switching on Your Device ............................................................................................ 7

Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 7

Voice ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Making a Call .................................................................................................................... 8

Answering a Call ............................................................................................................... 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 3G Gateway ....................................................................... 11

Accessing the WebGUI Configuration Page .................................................................. 11

Login ............................................................................................................................... 12

Operation Mode .............................................................................................................. 13

WAN Connection ............................................................................................................ 14

In Cable Broadband mode........................................................................................... 14

In 3G Gateway mode .................................................................................................. 14

SMS ................................................................................................................................. 15

Sending new SMS ....................................................................................................... 15

Operating Messages in native ..................................................................................... 15

Settings ............................................................................................................................ 17

3G Settings .................................................................................................................. 17

Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 18

Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 24

Advanced .................................................................................................................... 28

Usage of WPS ................................................................................................................. 31

Logout ............................................................................................................................. 31

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 33

Technical Parameters .......................................................................................................... 34

Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 35

C h a p t e r 1

Welcome

Thank you for choosing ZTE MF29A 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.

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.

• 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 unit.

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℃ ～ +55℃, and the storage temperature range is

-20℃ ～+65℃. 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.

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National Restrictions

2400.0-2483.5 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor

use and public service

France Outdoor use limited to 10

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Italy If used outside of own premises, general

Luxembourg None General authorization required for network

Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

authorization is required

and service supply (not for spectrum)

geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

This model device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio

frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government: Please keep 20cm far from body when use this device . All information of this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant

section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID: Q78-ZTEMF29A

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Limited Warranty

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

i. Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration. 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. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, 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 profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.

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C h a p t e r 2

Getting started

The router operates on the LTE/HSUPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA network and GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and supports voice and data service.

Appearance

LED Indicator

Indicator State Description

1 WAN signal strength indication ON Signal strength is very good or good

(RSSI >= -90dBm)

Signal strength is weak (-100dBm < RSSI < -90dBm)

Registered to 3G network

2 Network mode indication

Blinking

OFF No signal

Green

Blue Registered to 2G network

OFF Not Registered

3 WAN connection status indication

ON WAN connection established (PDP

activated)

Blinking WAN connection establishing (PDP

activating)

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OFF WAN connection not established

(PDP not activated)

4 Phone status indication

Off PSTN not connected

Blinking Calling via PSTN

On PSTN connected

5 Phone status indication

Off Local phone hang up

Blinking Phone picked up, ringing or network

CS registering

On In calling.

6 WiFi indication

Off WLAN shut down

Blinking WLAN working normally with data

transmission

7 Power indication ON External power supply works

normally.

OFF External power supply is

disconnected or power off.

Interface Description

1.Phone: Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone.

2.PSTN: Standard RJ11 connector for PSTN.

3.WAN/LAN: Ethernet connections to internet.

4.LAN1~LAN3: Ethernet connections to computer.

5.Reset:

Reset button

6.POWER Socket: Connection to the external power supply.

7.ON/OFF: Turn the router ON or OFF.

8.ANT

9.PRESS ANT ON

Installation

Inserting (U)SIM Card

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 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.

Connecting to PSTN

Connect PSTN with a phone cable (RJ11).

Connecting to WAN/LAN

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.

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Switching on Your Device

1. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the phone is on hook before power 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 3G 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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Voice

Making a Call

You have two ways to make a call:

• Through (U)SIM card.

• Through PSTN.

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.

Notes:

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 access 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 telephone 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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