ZTE R216 Z User Manual

R216-Z
Quick Start Guide

ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057

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Getting to Know Your Device

Appearance

The following figure is for your reference only.

1. External Antenna

2. Charging/micro-USB Jack

3. Indicators

4. Power Button

5. WPS Key
Press and hold it for 5 seconds to activate the WPS function.

6. (U)SIM Card Cover and Reset Hole

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Getting to Know Your Device

Indicator

Status

Description

Network

Red solid

Error status. Not registered to
the mobile network, no (U)SIM
card inserted or no network
service available.

Green solid

Registered to the mobile
network.

Green blinking

Connected to the mobile
network and data is being
transferred.

Wi-Fi

Blue solid

WPS is active.

Blue blinking

Wi-Fi is active.

LED light off

Wi-Fi is off or your device is in
sleep mode.

SMS
Blue solid

You have unread messages.

Blue blinking

You have new messages.

Indicators

When the device is powered on, the following icons may be displayed
on the LCD screen. For a description of the icons, refer to the
following table.

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LED light off

No new messages.

Battery

Red blinking

The battery is empty. Please
charge the battery.

Red solid

 The battery is low. Please

charge the battery.

 The battery is in the

over-voltage charging status.

Green blinking

 Blinks every 2 seconds when

the battery is being charged.

 Blinks every 8 seconds when

your device is in sleep mode
and not being charged.

Green solid

The battery level is middle or
high.

Getting to Know Your Device

Connection Scenarios

Your device allows you to use your (U)SIM card to connect to the
Internet and supports multi-clients for surfing on the Internet at the
same time. The following figure is only for your reference.

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Installing Your Device

1. Open the (U)SIM card cover.

NOTE:
Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is connected with the
device.

2. Install a (U)SIM card to the (U)SIM card slot.

WARNING! Your device does not support the micro/nano-SIM
card or any other non-standard SIM cards. To avoid damaging the

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device, do not use those cards or any card holders.

3. Close the (U)SIM card cover.

Connecting to Your Device

Using Wi-Fi

1. Power on your device.

2. Make sure your computer or other client devices have enabled

Wi-Fi, and search for available wireless networks.

NOTE: Refer to your Wi-Fi-enabled client device manual for
further details on how to search for wireless networks. If you use a
computer, you need to set your computer to obtain an IP address
automatically.

3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and click Connect.

4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and click OK.

NOTE: Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and

Password to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password.

5. Wait until the client device is connected to your device successfully.

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Using a USB Cable

1. Connect a computer to your device with a USB cable.

2. Power on your device. The operating system detects and identifies

new hardware, and automatically installs the software.

NOTE:
If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can run

the installation program in the My Computer/ Vodafone QuickStart

path.

3. Wait until the computer is connected to your device successfully.

Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and
Password

You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and
password.

Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot
Configuration Page

1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client

device is correct.

2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or

http://vodafonemobile.wifi in the address bar.

NOTE: It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox

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(15.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), or Google

Mode

Operation

Automatic

Your device is automatically connected to the
Internet, and you can surf on the Internet through
the client.

Manual

1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration
page.

2. Select Mobile Wi-Fi > Mobile Broadband >

Chrome (10.0 or later).

3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration

page.

NOTE: The default password is admin.

Changing the Wi-Fi SSID or Password

1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.

2. Select Mobile Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi > Security.

3. Change the SSID or the Key (Password) in the Security Settings

area.

4. Click Save.

Accessing the Internet

After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can
access the Internet in Automatic or Prompt mode. The default mode
is Automatic.

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Connection > Connection Mode > Prompt,
and then click Save.

3. Click Connect to connect to the Internet
manually.

NOTE:
To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 4G Mobile
Hotspot configuration page.

Configuring Your PC

The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet
Protocol in the Windows 7 operating system 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.

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Warning and Notice

To the Owner

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

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.

• 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.

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Warning and Notice

To the Users

• 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.

• 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 +45°C and humidity

between 5% and 95% are recommended.

Using Battery

Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your device by yourself.
The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service
provider.

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.

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Warning and Notice

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 failures, 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 range 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.

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.

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Copyright © 2014 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 5, 2014
Manual No.:

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Recommended Action

The connection
between your
device and a PC
through a USB
cable cannot be
established.

• Install the software, and run the

installation program in the My
Computer/Vodafone QuickStart path.

• If the driver of your device is abnormal,

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

The connection
between your
device and a
client through
Wi-Fi cannot be
established.

• 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.

• 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 your service provider and

confirm your APN settings.

The 4G Mobile
Hotspot
configuration
page cannot be
visited.

• Enter the correct address. The default

address is http://192.168.0.1 or
http://vodafonemobile.wifi

• Use only one network adapter in your

PC.

• Do not use any proxy server.

FCC Regulations:

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.

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This device 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 radiated 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.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to

operate the equipment.

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FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)

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 United States.

During SAR testing, this device is set to transmit at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that
simulate RF exposure in usage near the body with the separation of
10 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the while operating can be well below
the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required
to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.

The exposure standard for wireless employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by
the FCC is 1.6W/kg.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model
device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with
the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model
device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display
Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID:
SRQ-R216-Z.

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For this device, the highest reported SAR value for near the body is

1.45 W/kg.

While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
devices and at various positions, they all meet the government
requirement.

SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance
of 10 mm between the unit and the human body. Carry this device, at
least 10 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level
compliant or lower to the reported level. To support body operation,
choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic
components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this and
your body.

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