Z288L User Manual ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China Postcode: 518057 Tel: +86-755-26779999 URL: www.ztedevice.com E-mail: mobile@zte.com.
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Getting Started Introduction ZTE Z288L is a 4G hotspot device, working in 1X/HRPD/eHRPD/LTE network. The client devices can connect to it via Wi-Fi. The device supports data services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere. Outline and Parts 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 the Power button to switch on/off the device. 2.Charger/USB port Charge your device. 3.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Icon Indication Network signal strength. / / Network type. 3G/4G/LTE icon will appear on the LCD screen according to the network being connected. The device has been connected to the Internet. Roaming network indication. New message received. The message inbox is full. Wi-Fi Status and number of the connected users. Battery power indication. The battery is full. Function Icons Icon Name Description Device Info Show and check the device information.
ZTE Z288L User Manual 3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery down into the case. 4. Close the back cover. Inserting the microSDHC Card NOTE: microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. 1. Pull the microSDHC card cover out of the card slot. NOTE: Do not pull the cover rudely, as it is connected with the device. 2. Insert the microSDHC card into the microSDHC card slot. The following picture shows the correct inserting direction.
ZTE Z288L User Manual 3. Close the microSDHC card cover. Powering On/Off Your Device Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device. NOTE: The device is powered on when the LCD screen lights up. Sleep Mode When you enable the Wi-Fi function and use the battery to supply power to the device, once no user connects to the device within specified time, the device will enter the sleep mode. In the sleep mode, the Wi-Fi function will be disabled.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Please refer to the section Settings - Device Settings – Reset in this user manual. 1. 2. 3. 4. Reset your device by pressing and holding the Reset button. Remove battery cover Find a hole with a mark Reset on right side of the device bottom surface. Press and hold the Reset button hidden in the hole with a needle for 3 seconds or longer. Factory reset will take effect and then the device will restart.
ZTE Z288L User Manual NOTES: You can only use Wi-Fi to connect to this device and make sure the client supports the Wi-Fi function. Configuring Your PC Follow the following steps and figures for Windows XP to configure the Wireless Internet Protocol for your connection. NOTE: Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click My Network Places, and then select Properties. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, and then select Properties. 3.
ZTE Z288L User Manual 4. Select these two items, and then click OK to finish the configuration. Connecting to Your Device 1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize. 2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for available wireless networks. 3. Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
ZTE Z288L User Manual NOTE: Please check the label on your device or select Device Info on the LCD screen to get the default SSID. 4. Wait a moment, and then the client will connect to your device successfully. Accessing the Internet 1. Switch on the device. 2. Connect the client to your device. 3. After the client is connected to your device successfully, you can access the Internet automatically. Navigating the Device Press and hold the Power button to turn on the device.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Device Info Select and press the ENTER Key to check the WAN information. Use the Left and Right key to view the following information: Network Name: Displays the default SSID. Password: There is no password by default. Web Login Screen: Displays the login URL of the web UI. Admin Password: Displays the default login password of the web UI. My Phone Number: Displays your phone number. Serial Number: Displays the serial number of your phone.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Web UI Configuration Accessing the Configuration Page 1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct. 2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://mobile.hotspot in the address bar. NOTE: It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (15.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Google Chrome (10.0 or later). 3.The login page appears as follows. The following figure is only for your reference.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Battery indicator Signal strength Internet status : Shows the battery level, 4 stages from none to high : Shows the network signal intensity, 5 stages from none . to strong . : Connected to the Internet. : Disconnected from the Internet. Wi-Fi strength : Wi-Fi status and number of the connected users. And the maximum number is 5. Settings • Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider.
ZTE Z288L User Manual 3.Set SSID Configuration in the following figure: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is used to uniquely identify your WLAN. If you enable Broadcast Network Name (SSID), the gateway will broadcast the SSID, and other devices can detect and connect to it. 4.Set Security Configuration in the following figure: Encryption will keep your traffic from being unauthorized monitored and accessed, select one encryption mode from the list, and then set key and/or algorithm for it. 5.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply. Wi-Fi Settings Basic Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic Settings, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure: Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name for your wireless local area network (WLAN). Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function.
ZTE Z288L User Manual info will be intercepted or network will be used by unauthorized individuals. WPA2(AES)-PSK It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 802.11i standard. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme. Encryption Type: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list. Max Connections: Choose the maximum number of the stations which connect the AP simultaneously. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
ZTE Z288L User Manual PIN：Enter the client PIN. PBC： 1.1. Select the PBC mode in the client WPS UI. 2. Select PBC mode in the WPS page of the device and then click Apply. 3. Select on the device screen and press the OK button to active your device’s WPS. 4. Please press the "next" button on the Client WPS UI. After a few seconds the client can access the WLAN, and the result will be shown in the Client WPS UI.
ZTE Z288L User Manual • PIN Status: Shows the current PIN status and allows you to select PIN status. • Current PIN: Type the PIN code. If you select Change PIN, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure: Type the old PIN code, and then type twice the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. NOTES: • Three times consecutive wrong PIN code entries will block the SIM card. • After you changed the PIN code, you don’t need to input the PIN code again.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Short Wi-Fi Range: Increases battery life. Medium Wi-Fi Range: Intermediates battery life and Wi-Fi range. Long Wi-Fi Range: Extends coverage of mobile hotspot, which will decrease battery life. Wi-Fi Sleep Settings Sleep Time: Select a time from the drop-down list. When there’s no Wi-Fi connection in the specific time, Wi-Fi will be unavailable and the system will turn to sleep mode for power-saving.
ZTE Z288L User Manual If you select Enable, the Port Mapping Settings will appear: • Source Port: Set the source port of the computer that provides services. • Destination IP Address: Specify a computer located at LAN to provide services. • Destination Port: Set the destination port of the computer that provides services. • Protocol: Set which protocol will be applied by services. • Comment: Type comment for the port mapping settings. Click Apply to add a new rule.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected. Router Settings Select Settings > Router Settings, and the router information is shown in the following figure: • IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. • DHCP Server: Enable or disable DHCP Server function. • DHCP IP Pool: Allocate begin and end IP address for IP pool. • DHCP Lease Time: Define how long the leased IP address will be expired.
ZTE Z288L User Manual All the received messages saved in your device will be displayed here. Click Delete to delete the selected messages. Warning and Notice To the Owner •If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices may be affected by the electromagnetic interference caused by the device, such as the electronic system of vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of such devices before using the device if necessary.
ZTE Z288L User Manual Using the Battery •Do not connect the battery in a short circuit, because a short circuit may cause excessive heat and fire. •Do not store the battery in a hot area or put it in a fire. This avoids an explosion. •Do not disassemble or modify the battery. •If the battery is not used for a long period, remove it from your device and store it in a cool dry place. •Never use a damaged charger and exhausted battery.
ZTE Z288L User Manual mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the 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.
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