ZTE MF985U Users Manual
MF985U
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
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February 1, 2018
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 devi
ventilated place before turning
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All rights reserved.
Version No. : 1.0
Edition Time:
NOTE:
Do not use the device
ce in a well-
on for normal use.
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Contents
Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2
Outline and Parts ......................................................................................................... 2
Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 3
Installing Your Device .................................................................................................. 3
Inserting the nano-SIM Card .................................................................................... 3
Inserting the battery .................................................................................................. 4
Powering On/Off Your Device ...................................................................................... 5
Locking/Unlocking the Screen...................................................................................... 5
Sleep Mode .................................................................................................................. 5
Charging Your Device .................................................................................................. 5
About nano-SIM Card .................................................................................................. 6
Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 6
Connection Scenario .................................................................................................... 6
Configuring Your PC .................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to Your Device .......................................................................................... 8
Accessing the Internet ............................................................................................... 10
Disconnecting from the Internet ................................................................................. 10
4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Page ...................................................................... 11
Accessing the Configuration Page ......................................................................... 11
Login ...................................................................................................................... 11
Settings .................................................................................................................. 12
Block / unblock devices .......................................................................................... 12
Network Settings .................................................................................................... 13
Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................................................................... 16
Data Management Settings .................................................................................... 21
Status Information .................................................................................................. 23
File Sharing ............................................................................................................ 23
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................. 25
Touch Screen............................................................................................................. 33
Data ........................................................................................................................ 34
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 34
Settings .................................................................................................................. 35
Warning and Notice ....................................................................................................... 36
To the Owner ............................................................................................................. 36
Using Your Device ..................................................................................................... 36
Using Battery ............................................................................................................. 37
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 37
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................... 38
FCC Regulations: ....................................................................................................... 38
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ........................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 39
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External Antenna
Getting Started
Introduction
MF985U is a 4G mobile hotspot device, working in LTE network. The client devices can
connect to it via Wi-Fi. The device supports data services, enabling you to communicate
anytime and anywhere.
Outline and Parts
The following figures show the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference.
The actual device may be different.
Number Part Description
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1 Power Key Turn the device on or off.
2 WPS Key
3
Enable WPS function.
Connect to the external antenna.
Connector
4 Touch Screen
Configure basic Wi-Fi and device settings, and view
data usage.
5 nano-SIM/
Install the nano-SIM card or microSDXC card.
microSDXC Card
Tray
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USB
When the device is powered on, the following icons will appear on the
the corresponding indicators
Network signal strength.
4G LTE
appear on the LCD screen
according to the network being
View the number of the connected
Device
SIM Card
the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole
SIM card
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™ cable for charging or
Indication
Battery is low.
The device has been
connected to the Internet.
Battery is full.
SIM card tray on the
6 Charging/
Type-C™ Jack
Connect the USB Type-C
tethered connections.
Indicators
Icon Indication
Network type.
connected.
user.
listed in the table below:
Icon
icons will
LCD screen, with
Installing Your
Inserting the nano-
1. Insert
side of the device.
on the nano-
right
2. Place the nano-
.
3
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WARNING!
device
SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard
microSD
Remove the battery cover.
Insert the battery as shown with the contacts
press the battery down into the case.
n the card tray, as shown.
located against the metal springs, and
To avoid damage to the
non-standard nanofrom your service provider.
NOTE:
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nano-SIM card
You can also install a
Inserting the battery
1.
XC card(sold separately) o
2.
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the back cover.
Powering On/Off Your Device
K
The device is powered on when the
Locking/Unlocking the Screen
allows you to quickly lock the screen when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
To quickly turn the screen off, press the
to turn the screen on.
on the screen.
Fi function and use the battery to supply
once no user connects to the device w
screen will be turned off. In the sleep mode, the Wi
screen will be turned on.
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using the USB cable or adapter.
cable to connect your device and PC directly.
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, the device will
and enable the Wi
3. Replace
Press and hold the Power
ey to turn on or off your device.
NOTE:
LCD screen lights up.
Your device
To lock the screen:
To unlock the screen:
1. Press the Power Key
Power Key.
2. Touch and hold
Sleep Mode
When you enable the Wi-
mode，and the LCD
disabled. Press the Power
the LCD
Use the USB Type-C
ithin specified time
Key to wake up the device
power to the device,
go to the sleep
-Fi function will be
-Fi function, and
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Use the adapter and USB
Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
SIM Card
SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent
nan
If you cannot get service, make sure that
You are in an area which has network coverage.
You are using the correct
The following picture is the application example. All of the client devices can surf on the
cable to connect the wall outlet and your device.
SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances.
Type-C
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NOTE:
About nano-
Avoid handling the nanostatic damage. Keep the
•
•
o-
：
nano-SIM card.
Internet Access
Connection Scenario
Internet at the same time.
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Fi to connect
Follow the following steps and figures for Windows
Protocol for your connection.
Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi
and select
Change adapter settings
Wireless Network Connection
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make sure the client supports the
to configure the Wireless Internet
Properties
NOTE:
You can only use Wi-
to this device and
Wi-Fi function.
Configuring Your PC
NOTE:
1. Right-click Network
Properties.
-Fi connection.
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2. Select
3. Right-click
.
and select
.
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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.
Connecting to Your Device
1.
Make sure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Please check the Wi-Fi Settings on the 4G Mobile
Hotspot configuration page.
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2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for available wireless
networks.
3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
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NOTES:
heck the label on your device to get the default SSID
default SSID and password on the LCD screen.
Input the password, and then click
Wait a moment, and then the client will connect to your device successfully.
If you want to use WPS function to enable a Wi
and enable the Wi
Enable the WPS function. Please check the
WPS
to start Wi
Enable the WPS function on your client to respond to this authentication process.
Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection.
Accessing the Internet
t the client to your device.
connected to your device successfully, you can access
Disconnecting from the Internet
the 4G Mobile Hotspot
4G Mobile Hotspot
Settings > Data Settings
From the touch screen, touch
Slide the switch next to
off the device can also terminate the
and password
Fi connection, please:
Fi function on your device.
on the 4G
Pair with Main Wi
Fi Protected Setup authentication process.
(network type)
C
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.
4.
5.
1. Power on your device,
2.
configuration page.
3. Press and hold the
touch screen
4.
5.
Key on your device and touch
-
OK.
-
WPS Settings
Mobile Hotspot
-Fi on the
1. Switch on the device.
2. Connec
3. After the client is
automatically.
On
1. Log in the
2. Set Allow Mobile Data
On the Touch Screen
1.
2.
NOTE:
Powering
Configuration Page
configuration page, and click the
.
to Off.
Settings > Allow Mobile Data.
Standard Data to OFF position.
the Internet
Internet connection.
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Configuration
Accessing the Configuration Page
Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct.
Launch the Internet browser and enter
The login page appears as follows. The following figure is only for your reference.
4G Mobile Hotspot
The password is the same as the default Main Wi
The status bar at the top of the
on the right side.
: Shows the battery level.
Shows the network sign
: Connect
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http://uscc.hotspot
onfiguration page, input the password
4G Mobile Hotspot
1.
2.
Page
http://192.168.1.1 or
address bar.
3.
in the
Login
1. In the
2. Click Login to proceed.
NOTE:
and service status icons
Battery
indicator
Signal
strength
:
c
.
-Fi password.
provides device
.
al intensity.
Internet
ed to the Internet.
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