ZTE MF79S Users Manual

Quick Start Guide

ZTE CORPORATION

ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Shenzhen, China

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Getting to Know Your Device

Indicator Light

Indicator Status Description

Error status. Not registered to

Red

Green solid Registered to 2G/3G network.

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Blue solid Registered to LTE network.

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the mobile network, no (U)SIM

card inserted or no network

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Configuring Y our PC

The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet
Protocol in Windows 7 for your Wi-Fi connection.

1. Right-click Network and select Properties.

2. Select Change adapter settings.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select
Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click
Properties.

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain

DNS server address automatically, and click OK.

Warning and Notice

To the Users

If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the

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electronic system of vehicles, may be affected by the
electromagnetic interference caused by the device. Consult the
manufacturers of such devices before using the device if
necessary.

• Operating the device may interfere with medical instruments such

as hearing aids and pacemakers. Always keep the device more
than 20 centimeters away from such medical instruments when
your device is powered on. Power off the device if necessary.
Consult a physician or the manufacturers of medical instruments
before using the device if necessary.

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• Be aware of the usage limitation when using the device at places

such as oil warehouses or chemical factories, where there are
explosive gases or explosive products being processed. Power off
the device if necessary.

• Do not use electronic transmission devices in aircrafts, at petrol

stations or in hospitals. Observe and obey all warning signs, and
power off the device in these conditions.

• Do not touch the inner antenna area unless necessary. Otherwise

the performance of the device may be affected.

• Do not use the device in an enclosed environment or where heat

dissipation is poor. Prolonged work in such space may cause
excessive heat and raise ambient temperature, which may lead to
automatic shutdown of the device for your safety. In the case of
such event, cool the device in a well-ventilated place before turning
on for normal use.

• Keep the device out of the reach of small children. The device may

cause an injury if used as a toy.

• When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts.

Failing to do so may cause burns.

• Use original accessories or accessories that are authorized. Using

any unauthorized accessories may affect the performance of the
device and violate the related national regulations about telecom
terminals.

• Avoid using the device near or inside metallic constructions or

establishments that can emit electromagnetic waves, because
signal reception may be affected.

• The device is not waterproof. Keep the device dry and store it in a

shady and cool place.

• Do not use the device immediately after a sudden temperature

change, because dew may be generated inside and outside the
device. Do not use it until it becomes dry.

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• Handle the device carefully. Do not drop, bend or strike it.

Otherwise the device may be damaged.

• Only qualified personnel can dismantle and repair the device.

• An operating temperature between -10°C and +60°C and humidity

between 5% and 95% are recommended.

Limited Warranty

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

i. Reasonable abrasion.

ii. End users’ failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or

maintenance instructions or procedures.

iii. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper

installation, disassembly, storage, servicing or operation of the
product.

iv. Modifications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certified

individual.

v. Power f ailures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third

parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control.

vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in conjunction with

third-party products if such defects are due to the combined
usage.

vii. Any other cause beyond the r ange of normal usage intended for

the product.
End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a
refund for the product from ZTE under the above-mentioned
situations.
This warranty is end users’ 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.

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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, no matter 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.

FCC Caution

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.

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.

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-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

Body Operation
This device was tested for typical body support operations. To comply
with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.5
cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device,
including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic
components. Body accessories that do not meet these requirements
may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be
avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Copyright © 2016 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: September 26, 2016

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Troubleshooting

Problem Recommended Action

When you insert
the device into
your computer’s
USB port, the
operating system
can not install
the software
automatically.
The connection
between your
device and a
client through
Wi-Fi cannot be
established.

 Install the software, and run the

installation program in the path of
My Computer/ZTEMODEM.

 If the driver of your device is

abnormal, reinstall the software.
You need to uninstall the software
first.

 Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is

enabled.

 Refresh the network list and

select the correct SSID.

 Check the IP address, and ensure

that your client can automatically
obtain an IP address.

 Enter the correct network key

(Wi-Fi password) when you
connect the client to your device.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Recommended Action

The client
connected to
the device
cannot access
the Internet.

The 4G
Mobile
Hotspot
configuration
page cannot
be visited.

 Ensure that your (U)SIM card is

available.

 Change the location and find a place

with good signal.

 Check the settings of the WAN

connection mode.

 Contact with your service provider

and confirm your APN settings.

 Enter the correct address. The

default address is http://192.168.0.1
or http://ufi.ztedevice.com.

 Use only one network adapter in

your PC.

 Do not use any proxy server.

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Getting More Help

You can get help by:

 Sending an email to [e-mail]
 Visiting www.ztedevice.com

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