Z291DL 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 .................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1 Outline and Parts ........................................................................................................... 1 Indicators .............................................................................................................
Getting Started Introduction ZTE Z291DL is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot device, working in 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.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Indicators When the device is powered on, the following icons will light up, with the corresponding indicators listed in the table below: Indicator Status Description Red solid Limited or no service, no SIM card, SIM card error or SIM card locked. Red blinking Activation failed. Green solid Registered to the LTE network. Green blinking Registered to LTE network and connected to LTE network. Blue blinking FOTA upgrading. LED light off Power save or in sleep mode.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Installing Your Device Inserting the SIM Card 1. Lift SIM card cover. 2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Inserting the battery 1. Remove the back cover.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual 2. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery down into the case. 3. Close the back cover. Charging Your Device You can charge your device by using the USB cable or adapter. Please charge your device for more than two hours when you use it at the first time or when you haven’t used it for a long time. Powering On/Off Your Device Slide the Power key to ON/OFF position to switch on/off the device.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Resetting Your Device There are two ways to reset your device. Reset your device on Web UI. Please refer to the section Settings - Device Settings – Reset in this user manual. Reset your device by pressing and holding the Reset key. 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Find a hole with a mark RESET on one side of the device bottom surface. 3. Press and hold the Reset key hidden in the hole with a pin for 3 seconds or longer. 4.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual 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.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Connecting to Your Device NOTE: You can only use Wi-Fi to connect to this device and make sure the client supports the Wi-Fi function. 1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled. Please check the Wi-Fi indicator 2. . Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for the available wireless networks. NOTE: Please set the client to obtain an IP address automatically, and the client will get an IP address like “192.168.0.100”. 3.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual NOTE: You don’t need to input a password for Wi-Fi connection. The default Wi-Fi connection is open. 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. Web UI Configuration Accessing the Configuration Page 1. 2.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Login In the Web UI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (please check the label on your device to get the default password, 12$XXX. XXX is the last three number of your IMEI number, you can find the IMEI number on the label). Click Login to log into the device. The whole interface is divided into three parts. Related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas. • Index area: Shows the configuration list for your device.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Verifying the PIN Code If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled, you will need to input the PIN code when you log in at the first time. NOTE: The SIM card will be locked if you enter wrong PIN code consecutively for three times. If you want to modify the PIN Status, please select Settings > Device Settings > SIM PIN Management to do the actions. Quick Setups 1. In the main interface click Settings > Quick Settings. 2. Read the guide carefully, and then click Next.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual 3. Set SSID Configuration in the following figure: Network Name (SSID) is used to uniquely identify your Wi-Fi. If you enable Broadcast Network Name (SSID), the hotspot 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 Z291DL User Manual Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply. Wi-Fi Settings Basic Settings 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 (Wi-Fi). Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual OPEN (WEP) This authentication mechanisms is very weak and not recommended. It had been superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) by Wi-Fi Alliance. 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 hotspot simultaneously.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual MAC Address: Set the MAC address that are approved to connect to this Wi-Fi hotspot. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. WPS Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > WPS, the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure: PIN:Enter the client PIN. PBC: 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. Press the WPS key to active your device’s WPS. 4.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Device Settings Account Management Select Settings > Device Settings > Account Management, and the administrator settings information is shown in the following figure: You can change the administrator’s password. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. SIM PIN Management Select Settings > Device Settings > SIM PIN Management and the PIN management is shown in the following figure: • PIN Status: Shows the current PIN status and allows you to select PIN status.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Type the old PIN code, and then type twice the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. NOTE: Three times consecutive wrong PIN code entries will block the SIM card. Power Save Select Settings > Device Settings > Power Save. You can set Wi-Fi performance and Wi-Fi sleep to save power. Wi-Fi Performance Settings Short Wi-Fi Range: Increases battery life. Medium Wi-Fi Range: Intermediates battery life and Wi-Fi range.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual 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. Reset Select Settings > Device Settings > Reset, click Reset to set all the settings to their default values, and then the device will restart automatically.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual • 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. Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Router Settings Select Settings > Router Settings, and then the router information is shown in the following figure: • LAN 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. The new IP address will be relocated after the IP address is expired.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual Warning and Notice To the Owner • Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by your device if inadequately shielded, such as the electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of your device before using if necessary. • Operating your device may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Please always keep them more than 20 centimeters away from such medical devices when they are turned on.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual • Return the wear-out battery to the provider or put it in the appointed recycle place. Do not put it in familial rubbish. WARNING! If the battery is broken, keep away from it. If it taints your skin, wash your skin with abundant fresh water and ask doctor for help if necessary. Limited Warranty • This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by: i. Reasonable abrasion. ii.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. 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 position required to reach the network.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Disposal of Your Old Appliance When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
ZTE Z291DL User Manual label.) If you changed the password and forgot the new password, you need to restore the device to the factory default settings. For more assistance, please: • Send an E-mail to mobile@zte.com.cn • Visit www.ztedevice.com • Call the Service Hotline: +86–755–26779999 .