MF971R 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. Power key Press and hold for about 1.5 seconds to power on/off your device. Press and hold for about 8 seconds to restart your device. 2. WPS key Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to activate the WPS function. 3. Indicator light 4. Charging/micro-USB jack 5.
Getting to Know Your Device Indicator lights Indicator Battery Status Description Red solid / The battery is low. Please blinking charge the battery. Green The battery is being blinking charged. Green The battery level is middle solid or high. Light off Your device is powered off and not being charged. Wi-Fi Blue solid Wi-Fi is active. Blue WPS is active. blinking Light off SMS Wi-Fi is off. Blue solid You have unread messages.
Light off There is neither an unread message nor a new message. Red The device is in error Network status. The device is not registered to the mobile network. There is no micro-SIM card inserted. There is no network service available. Green The device is registered solid to the 2G/3G mobile network. Green The device is connected blinking to the 2G/3G mobile network and data is being transferred. Blue solid The device is registered to the 4G LTE network.
Blue The device is connected blinking to the 4G LTE network and data is being transferred. Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figure is 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. NOTE: Do not remove the cover rudely, because it is connected with the device. 2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. 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.
3. 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.
3. Wait until the computer 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 or Password 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Wi-Fi Settings. 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. 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 click or .
Configuring Your PC The following 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 User • 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.
• • • • • • • • • • • When the device is operating, do not touch the metallic parts. Failing 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.
Battery Safety WARNING! The battery is not removable. Removal may cause fire or explosion. • Using ZTE-unapproved or incompatible battery, charger or power adapter may damage your device, shorten its lifespan or cause a fire, explosion or other hazards. • The recommended operating temperatures are 0 °C to 35 °C and the storage temperatures are -20 °C to +45 °C. Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and lifespan of your device and battery.
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 ZTEcertified individual. v.
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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action The connection between your device and a client through Refresh the network list and select the correct SSID. Wi-Fi cannot Check the IP address, and ensure that your client can automatically be established. Ensure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled. obtain an IP address. Enter the correct network key (WiFi password) when you connect the client to your device.
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 your service provider and confirm your APN settings. The 4G Enter the correct address. The Mobile default Hotspot http://192.168.0.1 configuration page cannot address is or 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.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 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.
accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. 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: SRQMF971R.