ZTE MF861 User Manual

MF861

User Guide

Get Started ......................................................................................................	3
Know Your Device................................................................................	3
Status LED Indicator ............................................................................	4
Connecting the MF861 to Your PC ......................................................	4
Connect to the Internet..........................................................................	5
Properly Remove the MF861 from Your Computer.............................	6
Using Your MF861 .........................................................................................	7
AT&T USB Modem Configuration Page .............................................	7
View WAN Information........................................................................	7
Configure Data Network Options.........................................................	8
Messages...............................................................................................	9
View Details........................................................................................	10
Reset the MF861..................................................................................	11
View Local Time and Time Zone ........................................................	11
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................	12
Configure APN details........................................................................	12
Enable MAC/ IP/Port Filtering...........................................................	13
Enable DMZ .......................................................................................	15
Configure SIM PIN.............................................................................	16
Replace the nano-SIM Card..........................................................................	17
Warning and Notice ......................................................................................	18
To the Owner ......................................................................................	18
Using Your USB Modem....................................................................	19
Specifications................................................................................................	20
Mechanical specifications...................................................................	20
Supported RF bands............................................................................	20
Regulatory and Safety Information ..............................................................	21
To the Owner ......................................................................................	21
Using Your Device..............................................................................	22
RF Exposure Information (SAR)........................................................	22
FCC Compliance ................................................................................	24
Warranty........................................................................................................	25
Consumer Limited Warranty ..............................................................	25

Get Started

This chapter provides an overview of the MF861 features, and instructions on how to set up your MF861 and connect to the Internet.

Know Your Device

Your MF861 enables you to connect at high speeds to the Internet and

access your email while you’re away from the office.

1.USB connector — connects to your computer through a type A USB port.

2.USB connector pivot— allows the USB Connector to rotate, making it easier to connect to computers.

3.Front cover (removable) — covers the 4G LTE SIM card slot.

4.Indicator light — indicates the network and traffic status; it also indicates when there is no SIM or a SIM error, and when a software update is in progress.

5.External antenna connector — plugs in antenna if necessary.

6.USB folding hinge — folds the USB Connector into your MF861, and allows the USB Connector to be extended and plugged into your computer.

7.(U)SIM card slot — insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the spring-loaded SIM card slot.

Status LED Indicator

The LED indicates the device’s connection status:

Status	Description

Green Solid	Device is ready & cell connection is registered

Green Blinking	Device is powering up, Searching for network to start

Yellow Solid	No cell service due to the coverage

Yellow Blinking	FOTA upgrading or new SMS received

	Failure state (No SIM, locked SIM, SIM error, PUK
Red Solid
	error)

Red Blinking	FOTA failure

Connecting the MF861 to Your PC

1. Use your thumb to gently flip open the USB connector on your USB modem.

NOTE:

Be sure to avoid over-extending the USB connector past its resistance point.

2.Hold the device along the side edges and gently insert it into your computer’s

USB port.

The operating system automatically detects and recognizes your device and starts the installation wizard.

Connect to the Internet

To connect to the AT&T network:

After your MF861 successfully connected to your PC, the device automatically

connect to the network.

To disconnect from the AT&T network:

1.Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.

2.Click Off next to Standard Data, and then click Apply.

Properly Remove the MF861 from Your Computer

Be sure to disconnect from the network and quit the AT&T USB Modem before you remove the device from your computer.

The MF861 allows you to safely remove the device at any time when you are not connected to the network.

1.Click Off next to Standard Data, and then click Apply in the Data Connection section to disconnect from the network.

2.Exit and close the AT&T USB Modem.

3.Gently grip the MF861 on both sides and pull straight out to avoid damaging the USB connectors.

Using Your MF861

This chapter describes the main features of the AT&T USB Modem configuration page for managing your MF861.

AT&T USB Modem Configuration Page

Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar to log in the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.

Status bar

Navigation menu

Data connection

Network mode

Signal strength

View WAN Information

At the top right of AT&T USB Modem configuration page, you can view network information, such as the signal strength, operator, network mode, etc.

Configure Data Network Options

You can set network mode, and choose whether to allow the MF861 to be used

when roaming internationally, from the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.

1.Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.

2.Select Home on the navigation menu on the left side.

3.Choose the appropriate option:

•To enable / disable mobile data, click On or Off next to Standard Data in Data Connection section, and click Apply.

•To enable / disable international roaming, click On or Off next to International Data in Data Connection section, and click Apply.

•To set network mode, click drop-down box beside Network mode and select your prefer network mode, and then click Apply.

Messages

You can view SMS messages on the AT&T USB Modem configuration page.

To view or delete messages:

1.Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://attusbmodem/ in the address bar.

2.Select Messages on the navigation menu on the left side. A list of messages appears.

3.For any message in the list, click the message to read.

4.If you want to delete the message, click the checkbox in front of the message and select Delete. You can also click Delete All to delete all messages.

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