MF993C User Manual IC ID:5200E-MF993C FCC ID:SRQ-MF993C
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Contents Getting Started................................................................. 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Installing the Battery ................................................................................ 2 Installing the nano-SIM Card .................................................................... 2 Charging Your Device ..............................................................................
For Your Safety .............................................................. 25 To the User ............................................................................................ 25 Battery Safety ........................................................................................ 27 Limited Warranty .................................................................................... 28 Limitation of Liability ...............................................................................
Getting Started Introduction ZTE MF993C is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, which works on the 4G and 3G networks to provide you data service via a USB cable or Wi-Fi®. The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. The actual device may be different. 1 Power button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power on or off. Press to turn on or off the touch screen. 2 Touch screen Control the functions and settings of your device.
Installing the Battery Power off the MF993C before removing or replacing the battery. 1. Open the back cover from the slot at one of its corner. 2. Insert the battery, making sure the connectors align. 3. Replace the back cover. Installing the nano-SIM Card The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed while the MF993C is turned on. WARNING! To avoid damage to the device, do not use any other kind of SIM cards, or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card.
2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM card on the tray, as shown. Carefully slide the tray back into place. Charging Your Device You can charge your device by using the USB Type-C cable or adapter. Please charge your device for more than two hours when you use it the first time or when you haven’t used it for a long time. • Use the USB Type-C cable to connect your device and PC directly.
• Use the adapter and the USB Type-C cable to connect an AC power outlet and your device. NOTE: The charging time varies depending on your battery level. The device will stop charging if the temperature of the battery exceeds 113° F (45° C). Powering On/Off Your Device • • Press and hold the Power button for about three seconds to power on the device. NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the device. Please charge your device first.
NOTE: To log in to the LTE Hotspot configuration web page, you must turn off the touch screen first. See Accessing the LTE Hotspot Configuration Web Page. Touch Screen and Icons The home screen of the touch screen displays your data usage at the center and a group of status icons at the top. Touch Wi-Fi on the left to manage Wi-Fi settings and Settings on the right to view messages or configure other settings. The following table shows the icons on the touch screen and what they mean.
Connection Scenario You can use Wi-Fi or a USB Type-C cable to connect to the MF993C device. The following pictures are examples of device connection. All of these devices can surf the Internet at the same time.
Connecting to the MF993C You have two options to connect to the MF993C from your client devices, via Wi-Fi or a USB Type-C cable. Once you are connected, test your connection by opening the LTE Hotspot configuration web page. Connecting via Wi-Fi 1. Find the default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password on the sticker at the bottom of the battery compartment. 2. Turn on the MF993C. 3. On your Wi-Fi enabled devices, turn Wi-Fi on and view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 4.
4. Click Apply. 5. Follow the system prompts on your device to finish the setup. From the touch screen: 1. Touch Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Name and Password. 2. Touch 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network or 5GHz Wi-Fi Network. 3. Touch Pair with WPS > Pair with Wi-Fi. 4. On the client device, activate the WPS function to finish the setup. Connecting via a USB Type-C Cable Connect the USB Type-C jack on the MF993C and the USB port on your computer.
Configuring Your PC (Verifying IP Address and DNS) To use your MF993C with a computer, you need to set it to obtain an IP address automatically. The following steps and figures reflect configuration for the Internet Protocol for your connections with a Windows® 7 operating system. 1. Right-click Network and select Properties. 2. Select Change adapter settings. 3.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then click OK to finish the configuration. Accessing the LTE Hotspot Configuration Web Page Visit the LTE Hotspot configuration web page to use some of its functions and configure the MF993C settings, such as phonebook and messages, passwords, Wi-Fi SSIDs.
1. View the sticker at the bottom of the battery compartment to get the default URL to the web page and the password. 2. Launch the Internet browser from a device connected to the MF993C and enter the URL in the address bar to load the log in page as below. On computersOn mobile devices NOTE: Select PC or Mobile to switch between computer interface and mobile device interface. NOTE: It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Safari®, or Google™ Chrome™. 3.
NOTE: The nano-SIM card will be locked if you enter the wrong PIN code three consecutive times. Please contact your SIM card provider to get a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to unlock the card.
Navigating the LTE Hotspot Configuration Web Pages The LTE Hotspot configuration home page looks like the following. 1 View the SSID(s) of the MF993C. 2 View wirelessly connected clients and manage blocked devices. 3 View data usage statistics. 4 Access more features and settings.
5 Scan QR codes with your clients to connect to the MF993C via Wi-Fi. 6 Check device status. 7 Manage Wi-Fi settings. 8 Manage mobile network settings. 9 Turn on/off cellular data connection. 10 View the Internet connection speed and time. 11 Turn off the MF993C. 12 Change the login password to the LTE Hotspot configuration web page. 13 Sign out of the LTE Hotspot configuration web page. 14 View the status of the MF993C.
Phonebook and Text Messaging This function allows you to keep a phonebook on the MF993C or the nano-SIM card and send and receive text messages via the nano-SIM card. Managing the Phonebook Click Phonebook on the LTE Hotspot configuration home page to view, add, or delete contacts. You can also select some contacts to send a text message. To view contact details: On the Phonebook page, click a contact in the list to view details.
Managing Text Messages Click SMS on the LTE Hotspot configuration home page to view sent and received messages in dialogue format, delete or forward messages, or configure message settings. To check your messages: On the web page, click the menu on the top right of the message list and select DeviceSMS or SIMSMS to view messages stored on the device or the nano-SIM card. Click a listing to view the dialogue you’ve had with a certain number/contact.
To configure message settings: 1. On the web page, click Settings above the message list. 2. Set validity and delivery report, or check the SMS center number. Validity: Set the valid period for outgoing messages. Center Number: Display the SMS center number. Please contact your carrier for more information. Delivery report: Request delivery reports for outgoing messages delivered to the recipients. 3. Click Apply to save the settings.
Managing Data Usage When the MF993C is connected to the Internet, you can check and manage mobile data use and get data warnings. 1. Click Data Plan on the LTE Hotspot configuration home page. If data management is disabled, click Not set, click Settings in the data usage statistics area. 2. Select Enable to the right of Data Management to use the feature. 3. Set the following available options.
accounting may differ. • You can also manage the data usage options on the touch screen. Access Controls You can limit devices’ access to the MF993C and the Internet via Wi-Fi by setting up a white list or a black list. Every Wi-Fi device has a unique MAC address, which the MF993C can identify. You can set a white list (of allowed devices) or black list (of forbidden devices) on the MF993C to control Wi-Fi connection to it by filtering the MAC addresses. 1.
Managing Settings Cellular Settings You can manage mobile network settings for your MF993C from the configuration web page or on the touch screen. From the web page: 1. On the LTE Hotspot configuration home page, turn off the mobile data switch and click Yes. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click Connection Mode, Network Selection, or APN to configure the settings. Connection Mode: Choose to connect to the mobile network automatically or manually every time the hotspot restarts.
From the touch screen: 1. On the home page, touch Settings > Network. 2. Touch International Data Roaming > International data to turn on or off data roaming; touch Network Selection to select the preferred types of network. NOTES: • Data roaming may incur significant roaming charges. • Data will be temporarily disconnected when you change the network. Wi-Fi Settings You can configure Wi-Fi settings for your MF993C from the configuration web page or on the touch screen. From the web page: 1.
Max Wi-Fi devices: Set the max number of devices that can connect to MF993C via Wi-Fi at the same time. The total max number for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients is 24. Wi-Fi sleep mode: Set how long Wi-Fi will stay active when no device is connected. Managing Basic Wi-Fi Settings You can configure the basic Wi-Fi settings for the hotspot on the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. Click Apply to save the settings. • Network Name (SSID): Set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the 2.4 GHz bands or the 5 GHz bands.
Managing WPS Settings Select the SSID and the authentication method for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Apply to start the WPS process for the hotspot. See Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for details. Managing Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set the following options for Wi-Fi. • Network Mode:Select the WLAN protocol. The recommended mode depends on the Wi-Fi band. When using the 2.4 GHz band, select 802.11 b/g/n. When using the 5 GHz band, select 802.11 a/n/ac.
light up the screen periodically to indicate that the device is in sleep mode. • Lock Screen (PIN): Set a PIN as a touch screen lock. Advanced Settings Click Advanced Settings on the LTE Hotspot configuration home page to configure the following options for your MF993C. Click Apply to save your settings. • Power-save: Set the Wi-Fi coverage and how long Wi-Fi will stay active when no device is connected. • Router: Set IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server parameters, MTU, and MSS.
For Your Safety 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. Always keep the device more than 20 centimeters away from such medical instruments when your device is powered on.
cause an injury if used as a toy. • 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 • 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 +60 °C. Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and lifespan of your device and battery.
recycle place. Do not put it in household waste. • There is a risk of explosion if the wrong battery model is replaced. WARNING! If the battery is broken, you should avoid contact with the contents inside. If they contaminate the skin, immediately rinse with plenty of water and seek medical help when necessary. Limited Warranty • This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by: i. Reasonable abrasion. ii.
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for near the body is 0.51 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance of 10 mm 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.
which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC Notice This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CNR-102, la proximite humaine a l'antenne ne doit pas etre inferieure a 10mmpendant le fonctionnement norma.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution The connection between your device and a PC through a If the driver of your device is abnormal, reinstall the USB cable cannot be software. You need to uninstall the software first. established automatically. • • The connection between your device and a client through • Wi-Fi cannot be established. • • The client connected to the device cannot access the Internet. • • • • The LTE Hotspot configuration page cannot be visited.
