MF28B User Manual ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China Postcode: 518057 Tel: +86-755- 26779999 http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: mobile@zte.com.
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Content Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 4 Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 5 Appearance........................................................................................................................ 5 LED Indicator .................................................................................
Welcome Thank you for choosing ZTE MF28B Router (hereinafter referred to as “unit” or “router”). To get the most from your router and to keep it in the best condition, please read this manual carefully. The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are for your reference only. They might not be completely identical with your router. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update the technical specifications in this manual at any time without prior notice.
Getting started The router operates on the LTE/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA network and supports data service. Appearance USB Port WPS Button LED Indicators (U)SIM Port Interface WPS button: Activate the PBC (Push Button Config) function.
4 Error indication 5 Wi-Fi indication 6 Power indication Blinking Error Status: No SIM card inserted, PIN enabled without entering correct PIN code on Web UI, or Incorrect SIM card inserted when SIM lock enabled Always ON WLAN works normally without data transmission Blinking WLAN works normally with data transmission OFF WLAN shut down Always ON Green--Once device has been initialized and under operational status Red--Once power button is pushed and device is being initialized OFF Once powe
Notes: Please power off the router and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the (U)SIM card. If not, the router or (U)SIM card may be damaged. About (U)SIM Card Avoid handling the (U)SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static damage. Keep the (U)SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances. If you cannot get service, make sure that: • You are in an area which has network coverage. • You are using the correct (U)SIM card.
Notes: If the net mode indication LED is blinking constantly, try to move the router to another location. The router takes 1~2 minutes to initialize, attach to the network and obtain an IP address. Power Supply For normal operation, connect the router to the external power adapter. In case of power failure or when there is no available external power supply, the router will not work.
Internet Access The router does not require any drivers, and it supports all operating systems with Ethernet LAN capability, such as Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, MAC OS X and Linux. The router supports at least four computers surfing on internet using Ethernet cable at the same time. Note: All the parameter settings in this chapter are just for your reference. Please contact your service provider for detail.
Notes: Then there will be a pop-up window to require the password. You can connect the device with the computer by RJ45 Ethernet cable, and then login the WebGUI to gain the SSID and password by selecting Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Security. 4. Wait a moment, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully. Accessing the Internet Before accessing the internet, make sure; 1. Switch on the device. 2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.
Login In the Web GUI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (the default Password is admin). Click Login to log in the device. Notes: If you check Save after type in password, the device will save it. Next time when you want to login the device with the same password, what you need to do is click Login. When you login, the following interface appears.
Operation Mode When you login the web GUI, you need to choose the operation mode to make the correct setting. There are three operation modes: • Bridge:Connect to Internet by Dial-up program on computer. • Cable Broadband: Connect to Internet by WAN. • LTE Gateway: Connect to Internet by (U)SIM.
Please choose the correct operation mode according to your actual network condition. For detailed information, please contact network operator. Click Apply to finish the setting. WAN Connection In Cable Broadband mode Click WAN Connection, you can configure how to connect to the Internet. PPPoE Select PPPoE,input the User Name and Password supplied by the network provider, and select the Connect mode. • Auto Connect: The router will automatically connect to WAN when it is powered on.
DHCP Select DHCP to access the following interface: Click Apply to confirm your configuration. In 4G Gateway mode Dial Up Click WAN Connection > Connection, you can configure how to connect to the Internet. There are two connection modes: • Auto Connect: The router will automatically connect to WAN when it is powered on. • Manual Connect: Connect to Internet or disconnect from Internet manually. Click Apply to confirm your configuration, and then the figure will show in the wan connection status.
Profile Name: The name of the profile. • APN: Access Point Name. • PDP Type: Packet Data Protocol (PDP) Type IP is recommended unless service provider instructs others. • PDP Setting: PDP address mode. If a fixed IP address is given by your service provider, select Manual PDP. Otherwise select the Auto PDP and the router will automatically obtain this parameter. • DNS: If a fixed IP address is given by your service provider, then choose Manual DNS.
Wi-Fi Settings Station list Select Settings > Wi-Fi Setting > Station List, the wireless network stations are shown in the following figure: Basic Select Settings > Wi-Fi Setting > Basic, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure: • Wi-Fi On/Off: Enable/disable the Wi-Fi function. • Network Mode: If all of the wireless devices connect with this router in the same transmission mode, performance will be improved by choosing the appropriate wireless mode.
• AP Isolation: When Enabled is selected, each of your wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. Otherwise, the wireless communication via WLAN is available. • Frequency(Channel): Choose the appropriate channel to optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network. •The HT physical Mode parameters are shown below: • Channel Bandwidth: Set the HT physical channel bandwidth.
Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. The security modes are described below: • Open: You can authenticate successfully with a SSID, whether it is valid or empty. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
If you select Enable, the filter settings will appear: • MAC address: Set the MAC address that will be filtered. • Dest IP Address: Set the destination IP address that will be filtered. • Source IP Address: Set the source IP address that will be filtered. • Protocol: Set which protocol will be used for filtering. • Dest Port Range: Set the destination port numbers that will be filtered • Source Port Range: Set the source port numbers that will be filtered.
Notes: Filtering rules are matched one by one, if met this provision, it will not continue to match the rules listed below. The maximum rules counts 10. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected. Click Reset to clear what you select or input. To add a new rule: 1. Select Enable in the Basic Settings area. 2. Click Apply. 3. Input the detailed information in the Mac/IP/Port Filtering Settings area. 4. Click Apply in the Mac/IP/Port Filtering Settings area.
If you select Enable, the Virtual Server Settings will appear: • IP Address: Set IP address for the virtual server. • Port Range: Set port numbers for the virtual server. • Protocol: Set protocol for the virtual server. • Comment: Type comment for the virtual server settings. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. DMZ You can set up a De-militarized Zone(DMZ) to separate internal network with the Internet.
If you select Enable, input the DMZ IP Address, and then click Apply to confirm your configuration. System Security You can configure system firewall to protect AP or router from being attacking. Select Firewall > System Security, the system security setting is shown in the following figure: Allow or Deny the remote management function, Allow or Deny ping from WAN filter on requirement, and then click Apply.
Select Settings > Advanced > Management, the administrator settings information is shown in the following figure: You can change the login password. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Restore Select Settings > Advanced > Reset, click Reset to set all the settings to the factory default values, and then the device will restart automatically. PIN Manage Note: This function is available only in LTE Gateway mode.
If you select Modify, the following page will display: Input the old PIN code, and then input the new PIN code two times. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Notes: Consecutive inputting wrong PIN code for three times will cause locking of (U)SIM card. To unlock, you need PUK code. PIN code and PUK code may be offered together with the (U)SIM card. If not, please contact with network operator. Please change default PIN code to your own as soon as possible.
• IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. • MAC Address: MAC address for the LAN interface. • DHCP Server: Enable or disable DHCP Server function. • DHCP IP Pool: Allocate begin and end IP address for IP pool. • DHCP Lease Time: Define how long the leased IP address will be expired, and will relocate new IP address. • UPNP: Enable/disable UPNP. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
You can select Manual Set Time or SntP auto Synchronization, and then click Apply to confirm your configuration..
been available. Please do the following: 1. Start up your device. 2. Launch the client device connected to your device. 3. Enable the WPS function of your device. 4. Enable the WPS function of the client. Notes: Enable the WPS function of the client within 2 minutes, otherwise reactivate WPS function. For the detailed operations about the client, please refer to the client’s instruction. Logout Select Logout, a pop-up window will appear as the following figure shown: Click to logout the web page.
Troubleshooting Internet Related Problems Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions I cannot access the internet at all. Please check your configuration settings. Please wait 1~ 2 minutes for the router to initialize. Check your service indicator LED’s. The download or upload speeds are very slow. The speed is dependent on signal strength. Check your signal strength and network type. Others Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions The RSSI signal indicator is always blinking or does not light.
Glossary 3G: Third Generation. 4G: Fourth Generation. APN: Access Point Name DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP Server: A server or service with a server that assigns IP addresses. Firewall: A hardware or software boundary that protects a network or single computer from unwanted outside traffic.
MF28B User Manual General Information Safety Precautions • Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the router away from TV set, radio and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference. • The router may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using the router. • Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from router.
MF28B User Manual —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. RF Exposure This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
MF28B User Manual Limited Warranty • This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by: i. Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration. ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures. iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassemble, storage, servicing or operation of the Product. iv. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. v.