ZTE MF60 3G Global Mobile Hotspot User Manual ZTE CORPORATION NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China Postcode: 518057 Tel: (86) 755 26779999 URL: http://www.zte.com.cn E-mail: mobile@zte.com.
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Contents Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 5 Device Appearance ........................................................................................................... 5 Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 6 Hardware Installation ...............................................................................
Operation in native ...................................................................................................... 33 Operation in SIM Card ................................................................................................ 34 SMS................................................................................................................................. 34 Configing SMS ...........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started ZTE MF60 is a 3G mobile hotspot device, working in EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA network. The client devices can connect to the device via USB or Wi-Fi interface; the device supports data and SMS services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere. Device Appearance The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your reference. The actual device may be different. Right Side 1.Power 2.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Connect the client to your device via USB cable. Notes: • Press WPS and Power buttons simultaneously, and hold on about three seconds until all LEDs are off, then release the buttons, the device will restart automatically and restore to the factory default settings. • is a trademark of SD Card Association.
ZTE MF60 User Manual 2. Insert SIM Card into the slot. Warning: Please power off the device and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the SIM card, if not, the device or SIM card may be damaged. 3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold springs. 4. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case. Inserting microSD Card 1. Pull the microSD cover out of the card slot.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Notes: Do not pull the cover rudely, as it is connected with the device. 2. Insert the microSD card into the microSD slot. The following picture shows the correct inserting direction. You will hear a click when the microSD card locks in place. 3. Close the microSD cover. Switching On/Off Your Device Press and hold the Power button to switch on/off the device. Notes: • Please install battery before power on. • The device is powered on when the signal strength indication lights up.
ZTE MF60 User Manual microSD Card Using microSD Card 1. Insert the microSD card into the device. 2. Connect the microSD with PC or laptop via provided USB cable, and the system will display it as a removable disk. 3. Use it freely. Uninstall microSD Card 1. Left click the icon in the Windows system tray bar. Then a menu will popup and indicate the USB devices list as below: 2. Select Safely remove the USB disk which is relevant to the device. 3. Remove the device directly.
Chapter 2 Working Mode The following picture is the application example. Use the USB cable to connect your PC or laptop which cannot provide wireless network function, and connect other laptops with device via Wi-Fi, so all of them can surf on the Internet at the same time. Your device supports three working modes: USB mode, Wi-Fi mode, and Mixed mode. For the client, we only use PC or laptop as the example in this document.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Strongly recommend you to exit Windows programs, and click Next, Select the folder that you want to install the software, and you can select a different path by pressing Change, and then click Next.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Click Install. Click Finish to complete the installation.
ZTE MF60 User Manual After the installation, select Start > Programs and there will be a ZTE USB Drivers for MF60 program group,which includes MF60 Web UI and Uninstall ZTE USB Drivers for MF60. There will be a shortcut icon on the desktop. Uninstalling Software Select Start > Programs > ZTE USB Drivers for MF60 > Uninstall ZTE USB Drivers for MF60 menu on the laptop or desktop PC. Click Yes to confirm uninstall the software.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Mixed Mode Use the both connection methods to connect your PC or laptop.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Chapter 3 Operation and Function Preparation Before using the data service, make sure: • SIM card is inserted. • All LED Indicators are working normally. Establish a connection between your device and the client Via USB Cable 1.Connect your device and the client with the USB cable. 2.Power on your device. 3.Install software. After the installation, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully a moment later. Via Wi-Fi 1.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Notes: There will be a pop-up window to require the password. Please check the label on the battery compartment of your device to gain the SSID and preset password information. 4. Wait a moment, the connection between your device and the client will be established successfully. Access the Internet 1. Switch on the device. 2. Establish a connection between your device and the client. 3.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Login In the WebGUI Configuration page, select the desired language and input the password (the default Password is admin).
ZTE MF60 User Manual Click Login to log in the device. Notes: If you check Save after type in password, the device will save it. Next time when you want to login the device with the same password, what you need to do is click Login. When you login, the following interface appears.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Notes: In any situation click Home to switch to this interface. The whole interface is divided into three parts. Related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas. • Index area: Show the configuration list for your device. • Content area: Show the detail configuration. • System Information Area: Show the system status and different kinds of tip.
ZTE MF60 User Manual 3. Set PPP Profile Configuration in the following figure: Type the APN string. 4. Set PPP Authentication in the following figure: 5. Set SSID Configuration in the following figure: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is used to uniquely identify your WLAN. If you enable SSID Broadcast, the gateway will broadcast the SSID, and other devices can detect and connect to it. 5.
ZTE MF60 User Manual 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. 6. Show the Configuration in the following figure: Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct, and then click Apply. Settings • Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider. • Please disconnect the device from the network before change the settings.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Click Refresh to update the wireless information. Network Select Select Settings > 3G Settings > Network Select, the Band Selection Mode is shown in the following figure: • Manual: Search the available network manually. • Automatic: Device searches for available network. • WCDMA Only: Device searches for WCDMA network only. • GSM Only: Device searches for GSM network only. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Click Set default to set current profile as the default profile. • Click Delete to delete the current profile. • Click Add to access the following figure: Enter the related parameters (detailed please see following table), and then click Save to add one new profile. Parameter Function Profile Choose one profile from the list. Selection Profile Name Type the profile name. APN Type the APN string. DNS Set DNS mode.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is used to periodically verify the identity of the peer using a 3-way handshake. User Name User name is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is established Password Password is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is established.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Broadcast Network Name(SSID): Disable or Enable(Default) this function. If Enable is selected, the device broadcasts the SSID, and other devices can search and connect to it. When you select Disable, other devices can not search out the SSID. If you want someone to connect, you need tell them the SSID, and let them setup manually. • AP Isolation: When Enabled is selected, each of your wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
ZTE MF60 User Manual pass-phrase. WPA2-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. • WPA Algorithm: TKIP, AES or AUTO. • Pass phrase: Enter the password manually. If the Authentication type is SHARED, the bottom part of the configuration page displays parameters as shown: • WEP Keys: At most four keys can be set in the blank. Choose the primary key index.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Encrypt Type: There are two encrypt type: WEP and No ENCRYPTION. WPS Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > WPS, the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure: • WPS: Disable this function. • WPS mode: Choose the desired mode. • Client PIN: Enter the client PIN. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Firewall You may setup firewall rules to protect your network from virus, worm and malicious activity on the Internet.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Select Settings > Firewall > Mac/IP/Port Filtering, the Mac/IP/Port Filtering is shown in the following figure: If you select Enable, the filter settings will appear: • Default Policy: Set how to handle the packet if none of the rules matches. • MAC address: Set the MAC address that will be filtered. • Dest. IP Address: Set the destination IP address that will be filtered. • Source IP Address: Set the source IP address that will be filtered.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Comment: Type comment for the filter settings. Notes: Filtering rules are matched one by one, if met this provision, it will not continue to match the rules listed below. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Click Delete to delete the rule which you selected. Click Reset to clear what you select or input. To add a new rule: 1. Select Enable in the Basic Settings area. 2. Click Apply. 3. Input the detail information in the Mac/IP/Port Filtering area. 4.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • IP Address: Set IP address for the virtual server. • Port Range: Set port numbers for the virtual server. • Protocol: Set protocol for the virtual server. • Comment: Type comment for the virtual server settings. Select Enable, and input the detail information in the Virtual Server Settings area, then click Apply to add a new rule. Click Delete Selected to delete the rule which you selected. Click Reset to clear what you select or input.
ZTE MF60 User Manual following figure: You can change the administrator’s password. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Restore Select Settings > Advanced > Restore, click Restore to set all the settings to their factory default values, and then the device will restart automatically. PIN Manage Select Settings > Advanced > PIN Manage, the PIN manage is shown in the following figure: • PIN Status: Show the current PIN status.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Type the old PIN code, and then type two times 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 still need input PIN code again, even though you enable PIN save function. Router Select Settings > Advanced > Router, the router information is shown in the following figure: • IP Address: IP address for LAN interface.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • 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, and will relocate new IP address. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Phonebook This function allows you store contacts. Adding new contact 1. Select Phonebook > Add New to access the following figure: 2. Set the related parameters.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Click Edit to edit the selected contact. • Click Delete to delete the selected contact. • Click Delete All to delete all the contacts. Operation in SIM Card Select Phonebook > SIM Card to access the following figure: All contacts stored in your SIM card will be displayed here, detailed operation please refer to chapter Operation in native. SMS This function allows you to send or receive short messages. Configing SMS 1.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Parameters Delivery Report Description Receive or reject a popup message to inform you when the message is delivered to the recipient 3. Click Save to confirm your configuration. Sending new SMS 1. Select SMS > New Message to access the following figure: 2. Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3. Enter a message. 4. Click Send to send the message. Operation in native You can check the messages saved in your device.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Click Delete All to delete all the messages. Outbox Select SMS > Native > Outbox to access the following figure: All the successfully sent messages in your device will be displayed here. Drafts Select SMS > Native > Drafts to access the following figure: All the drafts and unsuccessfully sent messages saved in your device will be displayed here. • Click View to access the selected message edited interface, then click Send to send it.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Always On: The device will automatically connect to WAN when it is powered on. • Manual: Connect to the Internet manually. Click Apply to confirm your configuration. Usage of WPS If your client device supports WPS, you need not to input the password manually after WPS has been available. Please do the following: 1. Start up your device. 2. Launch the client device connected to your device. 3. Enable the WPS function of your device. 4. Enable the WPS function of the client.
ZTE MF60 User Manual be also disabled. Press Power or WPS button to wake up the device, and all LEDs will be turned on. Notes: With USB connection if no Wi-Fi user connects to the device within 10 minutes, only the Wi-Fi function will be disabled. Press WPS button to enable this function.
Chapter 4 Warning and Notice To the Owner • Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference sent by device if inadequately shielded, such as the electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the manufacturer of the device before using the device if necessary. • Operating of laptop and desktop PCs and the device may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Operating temperature range of 0℃ ~ +35℃ and humidity range of 5% ~ 95% are recommended. Using Battery • Do not short-circuit the battery, as this can cause excessive heat and fire. • Do not store battery in hot areas or dispose of it in a fire to avoid explosion. • Do not disassemble or modify the battery. • When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry place. • Never use any charger or battery damaged or worn out.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • This warranty is End User’s sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for defective or nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law.
ZTE MF60 User Manual 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 U.S. Government: The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
5 Chapter Troubleshooting Problem Can not Suggested Solution establish the USB 1. You need install the software. Run the installation program in connection between your device path of My Computer >Portable Hotspot. and PC 2. If the driver of your device is abnormal, please install the software again. You need uninstall the software first. Can not establish the Wi-Fi 1. Make sure Wi-Fi LED is blue blinking. connection between your device and client 2.
ZTE MF60 User Manual • Sending E-mail to mobile@zte.com.cn • Visiting http://www.zte.com.
6 Chapter Technical Parameters Data Service HSPA: DL 21.6Mbps UL 5.76Mbps WCDMA CS: UL 64kbps/DL 64kbps WCDMA PS: UL 384kbps/DL 384kbps Interface USB and Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Security WEP/WPA/WPA2/WAPI USB Version USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED USB Interface Type Micro USB Weight 77g Dimensions (W×H×D): 99.7mm*53.7mm*13.
ZTE MF60 User Manual Charging temperature 0℃ ~ +40℃ Humidity 5%~ 95% Notes: The device’s standby and working time are based on ideal working environment.
Chapter 7 Glossary • AC: Alternating Current • APN: Access Point Name • DC: Direct Current • DHCP: Dynamic Host Control Protocol • DNS: Domain Name System (or Service or Server) • EDGE: Enhanced Data GSM Evolution • Ethernet: A frame-based computer networking technology for local area networks (LANs) • GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications • GPRS: General Packet Radio Service • HSDPA: High Speed Downlink Packet Access • HSUPA: High Speed Uplink Packet Access • IP: Internet Pr
ZTE MF60 User Manual • WLAN: Wireless LAN • WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access–PreShared Key 48 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION