MF971V Quick Start Guide
Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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 Wi-Fi mode.
Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figures are for your reference only. A micro-SIM card can be used to access the Internet.
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 microSIM 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 software. 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.
Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password You can use the following methods to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password. • View the label on the device. • Press the FUNC key to access the options menu. Select Device Info and the Wi-Fi SSID and password are displayed on the screen. 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.
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. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password in the Main SSID area. 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 mode. The default mode is Automatic.
Accessing the Internet Manual 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Settings > Connection Mode > Manual, and then click Apply. 3. Click to back to the home page, and click or . You can also press the FUNC key and select Network Connection. Select Yes or No. NOTE: To modify the parameters of your device, log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.
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. You can connect or disconnect with the Internet, view device information or Wi-Fi QR code, activate WPS function, enable/disable global roaming or quick boot function without logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Page.
Configuring Your PC The following describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in the Windows 7 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 use electronic transmission devices in aircrafts, at petrol stations or in hospitals. Observe and obey all warning signs, and power off the device in these conditions. 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.
Warning and Notice To the Users • • • • • • 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.
Warning and Notice • An operating temperature between 0°C and +35°C and humidity between 5% and 95% are recommended. Using Battery Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your device by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE or ZTE authorized service provider. 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.
Warning and Notice v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control. vi. Usage of third-party products or usage in conjunction with third-party 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.
Warning and Notice Limitation of Liability ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, no matter whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.
LEGAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2017 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. Install the software, and run the installation program in the path of My Computer. • Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled. Refresh the network list and • The connection between your • device and a client through Wi-Fi cannot be established. • If the driver of your device is abnormal, reinstall the software. You need to uninstall the software first.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • The client connected to the device cannot access the Internet. • • • • The 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page cannot be • visited. • 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. Enter the correct address. The default address is http://192.168.0.1 or http:// ufi.ztedevice.com.
Getting More Help You can get help by: • Sending an email to mobile@zte.com.cn • Visiting www.ztedevice.
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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.
near the body with the separation of 10 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. This device is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1‐1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528.
Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage near the body is 1.372 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various positions, they all meet the government requirements.
between the unit and the human body. Carry this device at least 10 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level. To support bodyworn operation, choose the belt clips or holsters, which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a separation of 10 mm between this device and your body.
tested and certified, and use such body‐worn accessory should be avoided. 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 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. These limits reasonable are designed protection to against provide harmful interference in a residential installation.
communications. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The device only be used indoor.
