MF79U Quick Start Guide ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, Shenzhen, P.R.
Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. Device cap 2. Front cover 3. Indicator light 4. Reset hole Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore your device. 5. micro-SIM card slot 6. microSDHC™ card slot 7.
NOTE: microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Getting to Know Your Device Indicator Light Indicator Status Description The device is in error status. The device is not registered to the mobile network. Red There is no micro-SIM card inserted. There is no network service available. Green The device is registered to solid the 2G/3G mobile network.
transferred. The device is registered to Blue solid the 4G//LTE network. The device is connected to Blue the 4G/LTE network and blinking data is being transferred. Blue WPS is active. blinking Blue solid Wi-Fi is active. LED off Wi-Fi is off.
Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device uses your micro-SIM card to access the Internet. It allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figure is for your reference only.
Installing Your Device 1. Open the front cover. 2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. WARNING! Your modem does not support SIM cards and nano-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the modem, do not use those cards or any card holders.
3. Install a microSDHC card to the microSDHC card slot. 4. Close the front cover.
Connecting to Your Device Using USB Connector Insert the device into your computer’s USB port securely. The operating system automatically detects and identifies your device and starts the installation wizard. NOTE: If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can click the device installation icon in My Computer > ZTEMODEM to install the software. The 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page will open automatically, and then your computer will connect to your device successfully.
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.
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. Ensure that 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://ufi.ztedevice.com in the address bar. 3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. NOTE: View the label on the device to get the default password.
Changing the Wi-Fi SSID Password 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Wi-Fi Settings > Main SSID. 3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password. 4. Click Apply.
Accessing the Internet After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual. The default mode is Automatic. 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 Network Settings > Connection Mode > Manual, and then click Apply. 3. Click to return to the home page, and then click or .
Configuring Your PC The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in Windows 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.
Warning and Notice To the Users • 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.
• • • • • • • to do so may cause burns. 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.
vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in conjunction with thirdparty 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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action When you insert Install the software manually. the device into Please your computer’s program in the path of My USB port, the operating system the installation Computer > ZTEMODEM. cannot install run If the driver of your device is abnormal, reinstall the software. the You software need to uninstall the software first. automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action The client connected to the device Ensure that your micro-SIM card is available. cannot Change the location and find a place with good signal. access the Internet. Check the settings of the WAN connection mode. Contact with your service provider and confirm your APN settings. The 4G Enter the correct address. The Mobile default Hotspot http://192.168.0.1or configuration page cannot address is http://ufi.ztedevice.com.
Getting More Help You can get help by: Sending an email to mobile@zte.com.cn Visiting www.ztedevices.
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. 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.
the equipment. 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 against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 5 mm.
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-MF79U. For this device, the highest reported SAR value for near the body is 0.95 W/kg.
