MC8010CA Smart Hub User Manual
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Contents Getting Started ................................................................. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 Indicator Lights .......................................................................................... 2 Best Placement in the Home ..................................................................... 2 Powering On/Off Your Device ...................................................................
Cable WAN Settings ............................................................................... 24 Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................................... 24 Advanced Settings .................................................................................. 28 For Your Safety .............................................................. 29 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................
Getting Started Introduction ZTE MC8010CA Smart Hub is a 5G wireless router, working on the 5G, 4G, 3G networks and compatible with WAN. You can connect your devices to it via network cables or Wi-Fi® for data service. The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. The actual device may be different. 1 Indicator lights 2 WPS button Show the status of the device, including signal, network, Wi-Fi, and power. • Press to activate the WPS function.
• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power on. 3 External antenna ports* Connect to external antennas for better signal. 4 PHONE port The phone port is disabled. Please do not use this port to make voice calls or call 911. 5 LAN ports Connect to WAN (public network) or clients. 6 Power port Connect to the power adapter. 7 nano-SIM card slot and reset hole • Insert your nano-SIM card. • Press and hold the reset hole for about 3 seconds to restore your device to the factory settings.
• Place your Smart Hub in a central location close to a window where there is also a power source. Concrete walls, metal doors can reduce cellular signal from the tower. Placement in basements should be avoided. • Signal strength: You can check the cellular signal strength by checking the signal indicators on the Smart Hub or after logging into the 5G CPE web page (see Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page).
To power off without disconnecting the cable or the adapter, press and hold the WPS button for 10 seconds. You can then press and hold the button for about 3 seconds to power on again. Getting to Know the Work Modes You must set the correct work mode for the Smart Hub in order for it to connect correctly under different scenarios. The Smart Hub offers 4 work modes that you can choose from in the 5G CPE web page after it is disconnected from the Internet.
you need to select the LAN port for the WAN connection. The other LAN port is free for a client to connect. NOTE: In Cable broadband mode, you cannot use the nano-SIM card to connect to the Internet. • Bridge mode: Connect the Smart Hub to the Internet via the installed nano-SIM card (see Connecting to the Cellular Network) and then use the Smart Hub as a WAN port that another router or a client can connect to with a LAN cable.
2. Select Change adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (if you connect to the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi) or Local Area Connection (if you connect to the Smart Hub via LAN), and then select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then click OK to finish the configuration.
Connecting via Wi-Fi 1. Find the default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password on the sticker at the base of the Smart Hub. 2. On your Wi-Fi enabled devices, turn Wi-Fi on and view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 3. Choose the SSID from the sticker, enter the password, and select connect.
Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If a client supports WPS, you don’t have to input the password manually on the client to connect with the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi. You have two options to use WPS. Option 1: WPS button 1. Press the WPS button. The Smart Hub will keep WPS on for 2 minutes. 2. Enable the WPS function on the client to respond to the WPS authentication process. 3. Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection.
6. Follow the system prompts on your device to finish the setup. Connecting via a Network Cable Connect one of the LAN ports on the Smart Hub and the LAN port on your computer with a LAN cable. Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page Visit the 5G CPE web page to configure the Smart Hub settings, such as work mode, passwords, Wi-Fi SSID. 1. View the sticker at the base of the Smart Hub to get the default URL to the web page and password. 2.
On computers On mobile devices NOTE: Select PC or Mobile to switch between computer interface and mobile device interface. NOTE: It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Safari®, or Google™ Chrome™. 3. Enter the password and select Sign in. NOTE: As soon as you sign in to the 5G CPE web page, follow the prompts to change the default password. You can also click Change sign-in password on the home page (see Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page) to do so.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Cellular Network To access the Internet through the cellular network from the Smart Hub, you need to install a valid nano-SIM card first. 1. Turn the Smart Hub to get access to the base. Open the slot cover. 2. Insert the nano-SIM card as shown.
WARNING! To avoid damage to the Smart Hub, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider. Connecting to the Public Network (WAN) Your device supports Cable broadband mode and you can use this mode to access the Internet. 1. Connect either of the two LAN ports and the broadband service network port with a network cable. 2. Log in to the 5G CPE web page (see Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page). 3.
5. Select Connect or Apply. Connecting to Existing Wi-Fi Networks Your Smart Hub supports the Internet Wi-Fi function and you can use this function to extend your existing Wi-Fi network. NOTE: Internet Wi-Fi is not available in Bridge mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. Log in to the 5G CPE web page. Select Set Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is disabled, select Enable. Select Internet Wi-Fi > Enable > Apply. The Wi-Fi of the Smart Hub will restart. 5. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, connect to the Wi-Fi network you want.
3. Select the operation mode you need (see Getting to Know the Work Modes). If prompted, select the correct LAN port for WAN or router. 4. Select Apply and wait for the Smart Hub to restart.
Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page The 5G CPE home page looks like the following. 1 View and change work mode. 2 View connected clients and manage the list of blocked devices or allowed devices. 3 Access more features and settings. 4 Scan QR codes with your clients to connect to the Smart Hub via Wi-Fi. 5 Check device status. 6 Manage Wi-Fi settings.
7 Manage Internet connection settings. 8 Turn on/off cellular data connection. 9 View the Internet connection speed and time. 10 Change the login password to the 5G CPE web page. 11 Sign out of the 5G CPE web page. 12 View the status of the Smart Hub. NOTE: In most 5G CPE web pages, you can click to return to the previous page or click to get more information on the current page.
Phonebook and Text Messaging This function allows you to keep a phonebook on the Smart Hub or the nano-SIM card and send and receive text messages via the nano-SIM card. NOTE: Because this function needs cellular network connection, you cannot use it in cable broadband mode. Managing the Phonebook Click Phonebook on the 5G CPE home page to view, add, or delete contacts. You can also select some contacts to send a text message.
To send a text message: 1. On the Phonebook page, click the checkboxes on the left of the contacts you want to send the message to. NOTE: You can add 5 recipients at most for one message. 2. Click Send SMS above the contact list. 3. Enter the message text and click Send. Managing Text Messages Click SMS on the 5G CPE home page to view sent and received messages in dialogue format, delete or forward messages, or configure message settings.
To configure message settings: 1. Click Settings above the message list. 2. Set validity and delivery report, or check the SMS center number. Validity: Set the valid period for outgoing messages. SMS Center Number: Display the SMS center number. Please contact your carrier for more information. Delivery report: Request delivery reports for outgoing messages delivered to the recipients. 3. Click Apply to save the settings.
Managing Data Usage When the Smart Hub is connected to the Internet via cellular (that is the Smart Hub is in Bridge mode or Wireless broadband mode), you can check and manage mobile data use and get data warnings. 1. Click Data usage on the 5G CPE home page. 2. Select Enable to the right of Data management to use the feature. 3. Set the following available options. Clear data: When enabled, the Smart Hub will reset the used data to zero at the date of every month you set in Clear date.
Access Controls You can limit devices’ access to the Smart Hub and the Internet via Wi-Fi by setting up parental controls, white list, or black list. Limiting Wi-Fi Access With Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature allows parents to manage the kids’ access time to the Smart Hub and the Internet via Wi-Fi. 1. Click Parental Controls on the 5G CPE home page. 2. Below the Current connected devices, click Add to mark the device as a kid’s device. It will display in the Kids Devices list on the page.
2. Select Blocklist or Allowlist for Wi-Fi MAC filtering and click Apply. With Blocklist turned on, devices in the Blocklist cannot connect to the Smart Hub over Wi-Fi. With the Allowlist turned on, only devices in the Allowlist can connect to the Smart Hub over Wi-Fi. 3. Manage the Blocklist or the Allowlist. When Blocklist is turned on, in the list of wireless access device, click Block next to the device you want to block. The device will be moved to the Blocklist.
Managing Settings Cellular Settings When the Smart Hub is connected to the Internet via cellular (that is the Smart Hub is in Bridge mode or Wireless broadband mode), you can manage options for your mobile network. 1. On the 5G CPE home page, turn off the mobile data switch and click Yes. 2. Click Set internet. 3. Click Connection mode, Network selection, or APN settings to configure the settings.
Cable WAN Settings When the Smart Hub is connected to the public network through a WAN port in Auto or Cable broadband mode (see Connecting to the Public Network (WAN)), you need to set the parameters given by your service provider. 1. Go to the 5G CPE home page and select Set internet. 2. Click the Connection mode box to select PPPoE, Static IP, or Dynamic IP and set the relevant parameters. PPPoE: For this connection mode, you need to enter the username and password given by the service provider.
NOTE: Guest SSID and Internet Wi-Fi are two mutually exclusive features. Disable one if you want to use the other. Managing Main SSID Settings You can configure the basic settings for the Smart Hub Wi-Fi on the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. Click Apply to save the settings. • Network name (SSID): Set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the 2.4 GHz bands or the 5 GHz bands. • Broadcast network name (SSID): Only when you check this option can new Wi-Fi clients find the network.
Fi to 5 GHz. The SSID for 5 GHz Wi-Fi will be the SSID for 2.4 GHz WiFi with a “_5G” suffix. NOTE: Scan the QR codes to connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Managing Guest SSID Settings You can enable a guest SSID on the 2.4 GHz bands for temporary users to connect with limited time for access and restriction to the 5G CPE web pages. Click the Enable/Disable to the right of Guest SSID and click Apply to turn on or off the guest Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi of the Smart Hub will restart.
clients connected to the guest SSID. NOTE: Scan the QR codes to connect to the guest Wi-Fi. Managing WPS Settings Select the SSID and the authentication method for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Apply to start the WPS process for the Smart Hub. See Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for details. Managing Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set the following options for Wi-Fi. • Country/Region code: Select the country in which your device is located.
NOTE: Disable Guest SSID before you enable Internet Wi-Fi. Advanced Settings Click Advanced settings on the 5G CPE home page to configure the following options for your Smart Hub. Click Apply to save your settings. • Night mode: You can turn on or off indicator lights or set Wi-Fi sleep schedule. NOTE: Turning off indicator lights will not affect network connections. When the Smart Hub enters sleep mode, Wi-Fi will be turned off.
For Your Safety Safety Precautions • Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the device away from TV set, radio, and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference. • The device may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using it. • Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from your device.
• Do not allow children to play with the device or power adapter. • The device is for indoor use only. Do not use the device outside. • For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Cleaning and Maintenance • Use an antistatic cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleanser as these could damage the plastic case. Turn off your device before you clean it.
vi. Usage of third-party products, or usage in conjunction with third-party products provided that such defects are due to the combined usage. vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage intended for the Product. • End User shall have no right to reject or return the Product, or receive a refund for the Product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.
The FCC grant can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQMC8010CA. 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.
IC Notice This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Troubleshooting Problem I cannot access the Internet at all. Suggested Solution • Please check your configuration settings. • Please wait 1~2 minutes for the router to initialize. • Check your network indicators. The download or upload speed The speed is dependent on signal strength. Check is very slow. your signal strength and network type. I cannot visit the 5G CPE web page. • Enter the correct IP address. You can check the label on the device to get the default address.
