User Guide MF279 WCDMA/LTE CPE 1
Welcome to AT&T Thank you for purchasing the WCDMA/LTE CPE (Model: MF279). To get the most from your new device, check out our videos and interactive tutorials at att.com/homebasesupport.
Contents UserGuide ................................................................................................................ 1 Getting Started......................................................................................................... 5 In the Box ............................................................................................................... 5 Getting to Know Your Device ............................................................................ 5 Indicators ............
General ............................................................................................................... 23 Phone .................................................................................................................. 24 Internet ................................................................................................................ 25 Device Configuration ............................................................................................ 27 Wi-Fi Settings.........
Getting Started In the Box The package contains the following items: MF279 Power Cord Phone Cable (Optional) Back-up Battery Get Started Guide User Guide (This Guide) Getting to Know Your Device * Allows WPS-enabled devices to be connected via Wi-Fi without typing a Wi-Fi password. For detailed instructions, please refer to page17.
Power Input External antenna Telephone Ports External antenna On/Off Ethernet Indicators Indicator State Power Green steady On AC power Green blinking On battery power Off Voicemail Green blinking Off Wi-Fi No power New voicemail waiting No new voicemail Green steady Wi-Fi on, no data transferring Green flickering Data transferring Off Information Description Green blinking Off Wi-Fi off Check the MF279 Web UI — New messages No unread messages More than 50% battery power Green steady Ba
Signal Blue steady Strength Strong signal 3G/4G/HSPA+( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars) Green steady Strong signal LTE( antenna and 1,2,3,4bars) Red steady No service, limited service, or searching for signal (antenna with RED and 0 bar) Red blinking SIM checking, SIM error or other abnormal (antenna with RED and 0 bar .
Select which phone and computer/Wi-Fi enabled device you will use with the AT&T Home Base: A cordless phone system with multiple handsets should be used to place phones throughout your home. If using an existing phone, unplug it from the wall jack. For Internet access, you may connect up to 20 devices via Wi-Fi and one via Ethernet simultaneously. STEP 1: Set Up Your Device A ○ Install the Back-up Battery and the nano-SIM Card(Optional) 1.
WARNING! Your device only supports a nano-SIM card. To avoid damaging the device, please only use the card that is provided by AT&T and ensure that the nano-SIM card contacts are facing up when inserting it into the nano-SIM slot. 2. Insert the back-up battery. 3. Replace the cover. NOTES: The back-up battery is intended for backup purposes only and may take approximately eighteen (18) hours to fully charge.
C ○ Check the Wireless Signal Wait a few seconds for the signal strength light to turn on, while your device connects to the cellular network. Confirm signal strength light is blue for optimal performance. Green indicates a moderate signal and may be sufficient. NOTE: If you do not see a blue/green light, you may want to choose another location in your home, such as near a window or outside wall.
B ○ Connect your Phone to the Device Plug your phone into the "Phone 1"port on the AT&T Home Base, using your existing phone cable or the included phone cable. NOTE: Do not plug the AT&T Home Base or your phones into your wall jacks. C ○ Place a Test Call Place a test call from your connected home phone. Make sure to dial the 10-digit phone number, including area code. For best results, place the cordless phone base at least 12 inches from the AT&T Home Base.
Your AT&T Home Base does not support incoming/outgoing fax service or home alarm systems. Your AT&T Home Base does not support rotary or pulse-dialing phones. Details on using voicemail and transferring a landline phone number can be found on pages 11-12. STEP 3: Connect to the Internet A ○ Select Your Internet Connection To Connect via Wi-Fi: 1. Open the Wi-Fi network manager on your computer or Wi-Fi enabled device. 2. Find and select the AT&T Home Base Wi-Fi network name (SSID) (e.g.
To customize your device settings, view important messages about your AT&T service plan, and check your data usage, use the AT&T Home Base Manager. On any device connected to the AT&T Home Base, enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field and use "attadmin" as your login. To setup a free AT&T email account, go to att.net/signup and select Start Now. Voicemail Your AT&T Home Base comes with standard wireless voicemail.
Transferring a Phone Number Transferring a landline phone number to your AT&T Home Base can take about four (4) days. Outgoing calls can be made immediately using your AT&T Home Base, however incoming calls (including 911) will continue through your old service until the transfer is complete. Keep a phone connected to your wall jack or prior service to continue to receive incoming calls until the transfer is complete. To check the status of your transfer, visit att.com/port.
Parental Control -- Select a connected device to add to Limited Device List, you can also set the days and times to limit data access. Settings -- customize your device's Wi-Fi and security settings (See Device Configuration on page 28). Run Device Diagnostics-- Diagnosis the device basic status: network, Wi-Fi and firewall. About Your Device -- get details regarding current device status and information.
Your AT&T Home Base comes with standard three-way calling and call waiting. Operation of these features will vary depending on your home phone equipment. If your phone does not have a Flash (or Phone/Talk) key, then use the off-hook mechanism supported by your phone. Call Forwarding To forward all calls, dial: 1. *21* 2. The 10-digit number to which you wish to forward your calls 3.
Connect WPS devices Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows WPS-enabled devices to be connected to a Wi-Fi network without having to type a Wi-Fi password. 1. With the AT&T Home Base powered on, press and hold the WPS button for one (1) second. 2. Within two (2) minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device you want to connect. 3. Your AT&T Home Base and the wireless device will communicate and establish the connection.
To the limited device list, use any device that is connected to the AT&T Home Base and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login), and go to Parental Controls. Checking Your Voice and Data Usage You can check your voice and data plan usage for your current billing cycle by either downloading the free myAT&T™ app to your smartphone or tablet, or visiting att.com/myatt on your computer.
If you did not provide an email address for email notifications when you purchased your AT&T Home Base, you can do so at att.com/myatt. Once you have logged on to your account, go to Profile and enter a valid email address. You will receive email notifications when you are approaching your data plan limit or if you have exceeded your data plan limit.
AT&T Home Base, slide the ON/OFF button to the OFF position until all the lights turn off. TTY Support TTY (Text Telephony) and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) are supported by the AT&T Home Base. In order to use the TTY network, you must have a TTY-compatible phone and be in TTY mode. Note that most digital wireless devices are TTY-compatible. Dial *983*889*n# to set the TTY mode. n = 0: TTY off mode. The standard voice speaking mode and listening mode. This is the default setting.
your back-up battery, do not place the AT&T Home Base in direct sunlight or in wet or extremely cold environments. To test the condition of your back-up battery, make sure the AT&T Home Base is powered on. Unplug the AT&T Home Base from the wall power outlet. If the Power LED immediately starts blinking red, then the back-up battery may need to be replaced. If the AT&T Home Base does not remain on (no LEDs are lit) once unplugged from the wall power outlet, then the back-up battery needs to be replaced.
wireless signal in order to maximize voice/data performance. If the AT&T Home Base signal strength indicator does not display high signal strength (Blue) or voice/data performance is unacceptable, you may need to relocate the device to another part of the home with a stronger wireless signal. Will my AT&T Home Base work in areas with no or low wireless signal strength? A strong wireless signal (Blue) is recommended for optimal performance. A moderate signal (Green) may be sufficient.
Yes, you can change your Wi-Fi network name and password using the AT&T Home Base Manager. From any connected device, enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field and log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login). Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Basic to change your network name and Settings > Wi-Fi > Security to change your password. How do I know how much data I've used? To check your data plan usage for your current billing cycle, go to att.com/myatt.
Phone Problem Possible Solution No dial tone Make sure there is AC power to the AT&T Home Base. Do not connect to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Make sure your AT&T Home Base is powered on. Slide the ON/OFF button to the ON position until the Power light stays solid green. Make sure your cordless phone has power and is connected properly to the AT&T Home Base. Move the AT&T Home Base to an area with sufficient network signal (Blue or Green Signal Strength light).
dial tone when you pick up your handset. I hear an intermittent dial tone You will hear an intermittent dial tone when you have a new voicemail message waiting. Dial 1 from your home phone that is connected to the AT&T Home Base to listen to your voice messages. My phone doesn't If you recently transferred your landline phone number, you will continue ring when a call to receive incoming calls on your previous service until the transfer is comes in complete.
Under Settings > Firewall > Mac/IP/Port Filtering: Check that the IP and MAC address of your device are not blocked by the firewall. Download or Check your speed at att.com/speedtest. upload Check your signal strength light. If not green or blue, choose an alternate speeds are slow location. Other connected devices may be transferring a large amount of data. To view and block other connected devices, go to the AT&T Home Base Manager (http://att.wirelessinternet) under Connected Devices.
Device Configuration You can manage your AT&T Home Base settings using the AT&T Home Base Manager. To access, first connect to your AT&T Home Base and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin"(or your customized login). Wi-Fi Settings You can manage your AT&T Home Base Wi-Fi Settings under Settings > Wi-Fi. Basic Network Mode: Indicates which mode is active for connecting via Wi-Fi. The default is 802.11b/g/n Mixed Mode for 2.4G network, and 802.
for your environment. Maximum Wi-Fi Devices: Specify how many devices can simultaneously connect to the AT&T Home Base. Be sure to click "Apply" after you've made changes. Connections View devices that are currently connected to your AT&T Home Base and block and unblock devices from having access. The following information is displayed for each connected device: Device Name: If you have assigned a name to the connected device, the assigned name will appear.
Security Mode: Select the desired Wi-Fi security option. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is the latest and most secure method and should be used if possible. NO ENCRYPTION allows other people to monitor your Wi-Fi traffic and use your data plan to access the Internet. If at all possible, its use should be avoided. Wi-Fi Password (Network Key): If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK was selected in the Security Mode field, a Wi-Fi password is displayed.
Connections The AT&T Home Base automatically selects the optimal mobile network. Mobile Data: You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your AT&T Home Base. Enhanced Voice Services: Enables enhanced voice and communications over the cellular network (where available). Data charges may apply. Signal Strength: Indicates the type of network connection the AT&T Home Base is currently using. There is also a Signal Strength value based on current conditions.
traffic. To start, click the Add Custom Application button, then provide the following data: MAC Address: A network identifier unique to each device's hardware. Destination IP Address: The internal IP address where traffic will be filtered to. Source IP Address: The source IP address that traffic will be filtered from. Protocol: You can select from None/TCP/UDP/ICMP as the traffic type you would like to filter. Destination Port Range: The range of ports that traffic will be filtered to.
Advanced Administrator This page allows you to change the default login (attadmin) that is used to access the AT&T Home Base Manager. Current Login: Enter the current login for the AT&T Home Base Manager in this field. The default login is "attadmin." New Login: Enter the new login, using only letters, numbers, and standard punctuation symbols. The password must be at least four (4) characters long. The maximum length is 32 characters.
IP Address: The IP address for this device, as seen from the local network. This is set to a default value. Subnet Mask: The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. MAC Address: The MAC Address is a network identifier. This read-only field displays the MAC Address for the Wi-Fi interface on this device. DHCP Server: This option is set to Enable by default. The DHCP server allocates an IP address to each Connected Device.
Call Blocking You can input call blocking number and description, then click the 'Apply' button, and you will not receive phone calls from people on the call block list. View Call Log Page: This is a link to Call Log, where you can view call log list. Call Log list: Up to 30 phone number can be blocked in the list. Backup/Restore This screen provides the ability to export all your settings on this device. And also can import these settings to restore pre-settings by "Import Settings".
The device must be placed in ventilated environment for use. Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices. Do not allow children to play with the router or charger. Keep the length of the cable between the router and the phone less than 11 yards. The router is for indoor use only. Do not use the router outside. Do not connect telephone extensions which run outside of the building.
CTIA Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725.
b) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture, dampness or corrosive environments, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized repair, neglect, rough handling, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, incorrect voltage application, food or liquid spoilage, acts of God. c) Normal wear and tear.
operator. Home Base has a back-up battery in the event of a power outage. However, a cordless phone connected to the Home Base will not operate (including 911) during a power outage. To use back-up battery power, you must plug a corded phone into the Home Base. Corded or other landline phone equipment and Internet capable devices (e.g. PCs, tablets) not provided with service. Provides voice and wireless data service.
