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Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. micro-SIM card slot cover and reset hole 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Getting to Know Your Device 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. Icon Description Network signal strength 4G / 3G / 2G Network type The user is in roaming status. Connected to the Internet. Connected to the Internet in the Internet Access Point mode.
Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device can access the Internet in two ways and it allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figures are for your reference only. • 4G Mode: A micro-SIM card can be used to access the Internet. • Internet Access Point Mode: Your device can be connected to a WLAN device (such as a hotspot device or wireless router) through Wi-Fi to access the Internet. The WLAN device must be already connected to the Internet.
Getting to Know Your Device NOTE: Your device and the WLAN device must be in different subnets.
Installing the micro-SIM Card 1. Open the micro-SIM card slot cover, and install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. NOTE: Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is connected with the device. WARNING! To avoid damage to the device, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-SIM card from your service provider. 2. Close the micro-SIM card slot cover.
Connecting to Your Device Using Wi-Fi 1. Power on your device. 2. Ensure that 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.
Connecting to Your Device 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 hardware. NOTE: If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can Double-click the device installation icon in My Computer to install the software. 3. Wait until the computer is connected to your device successfully.
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://elisa.home in the address bar. 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 Settings below Wi-Fi and then click Main SSID. 3.
Accessing the Internet 4G Mode After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual mode. The default mode is Automatic. Mode Operation Your device is automatically connected Automatic to the Internet, and you can surf on the Internet through the client. 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Settings > Connection Mode > Manual, and then click Apply. Manual 3. Click to back to the home page, and click or .
Accessing the Internet Internet Access Point Mode 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Settings (below Wi-Fi) > Internet Access Point. 3. Set the Internet Access Point as Enable and the Preferred Network as WiFi and then click Apply. 4. Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. The following two methods are for your reference. u Select a Wi-Fi hotspot listed in the Wi-Fi Hotspot area and click Connect. Enter a pass phrase in the Pass Phrase text box and click OK.
Accessing the Internet u Click Add Network, enter the Wi-Fi hotspot information in the Add WiFi Hotspot area, and click Apply. Click the Wi-Fi hotspot you have added and then click Connect. After the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot successfully, you can access the Internet. Using the FUNC Key • When the screen is off: Press the FUNC key to turn on the screen. • When the screen is on: Press the FUNC key to access the options menu.
Configuring Your PC The following 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.
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.
Warning and Notice • • • • 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.
Warning and Notice • 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.
Warning and Notice 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. 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.
Warning and Notice 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.
LEGAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2016 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action The connection • between your device and a PC through • a USB cable cannot be established. • • The connection between your • device and a client through Wi-Fi cannot be established. • Install the software, and run the installation program in the path of My Computer. If the driver of your device is abnormal, reinstall the software. You need to uninstall the software first. Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • The client connected to the device cannot access the Internet. • • • • The client cannot access the Internet in • Internet Access Point mode. Ensure that your micro-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. Ensure that the WLAN device has already been connected to the Internet.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • The 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page cannot be • visited. • Enter the correct address. The default address is http://192.168.0.1 or http://elisa. home. Use only one network adapter in your PC. Do not use any proxy server.
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