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MC8010CA  Smart  Hub 

User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for MC8010CA

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Page 3: ...microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this manual without prior notice This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure the accuracy of its content However all statements information and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a warranty of any ki...

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Page 5: ...k Cable 9 Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page 9 Connecting to the Internet 11 Connecting to the Cellular Network 11 Connecting to the Public Network WAN 12 Connecting to Existing Wi Fi Networks 13 Configuring the Work Modes 13 Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page 15 Phonebook and Text Messaging 17 Managing the Phonebook 17 Managing Text Messages 18 Managing Data Usage 20 Access Controls 21 Limiting Wi Fi Acce...

Page 6: ... Settings 24 Advanced Settings 28 For Your Safety 29 Safety Precautions 29 Cleaning and Maintenance 30 Limited Warranty 30 Limitation of Liability 31 Radio Frequency RF Exposure 31 FCC Compliance 32 IC Notice 33 Troubleshooting 34 ...

Page 7: ...evices to it via network cables or Wi Fi for data service The following figure shows the appearance of the device It is only for your reference The actual device may be different 1 Indicator lights Show the status of the device including signal network Wi Fi and power 2 WPS button Press to activate the WPS function Press and hold for 10 seconds to power off ...

Page 8: ...ghts When the Smart Hub is powered on the following indicators may light up on the front of the device Here is what they mean SIGNAL Three lights On Three lights show the signal strength More lights on means better signal Off There is no signal or no nano SIM card inserted NETWORK Red solid The Smart Hub is powered on but not registered to the mobile network Blue solid The Smart Hub is registered ...

Page 9: ... up the Smart Hub in another location of your home For best Wi Fi connection between the Smart Hub and the clients Minimize interference by trying to keep the following items no closer than 2 3 metres from your Smart Hub Cordless telephone base stations microwaves baby monitors Bluetooth devices wireless speaker systems Avoid congestion since adding additional devices to your Wi Fi network may red...

Page 10: ...et via the installed nano SIM card see Connecting to the Cellular Network or Internet Wi Fi see Connecting to Existing Wi Fi Networks Clients can connect to the Smart Hub with a LAN cable or through Wi Fi to access the Internet and visit the 5G CPE web page NOTE Unplug LAN cables from both LAN ports of the Smart Hub before using this mode Cable broadband mode Connect the Smart Hub to the public ne...

Page 11: ...rt that the router is connected to NOTE In Bridge mode you cannot connect to the Smart Hub through Wi Fi or the remaining LAN port to access the Internet Connect to the remaining LAN port to access the 5G CPE web page for device configuration Auto mode The Smart Hub will determine work mode by its status of connection Connecting to the Smart Hub You have two options to connect to the Smart Hub fro...

Page 12: ...b via Wi Fi or Local Area Connection if you connect to the Smart Hub via LAN and then select Properties 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 ...

Page 13: ...lt Wi Fi name SSID and password on the sticker at the base of the Smart Hub 2 On your Wi Fi enabled devices turn Wi Fi on and view the list of available Wi Fi networks 3 Choose the SSID from the sticker enter the password and select connect ...

Page 14: ...cess 3 Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection NOTE This method cannot get the client connected to the guest Wi Fi Use option 2 to connect to the guest SSID using WPS Option 2 5G CPE web page 1 Visit the 5G CPE web page see Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page 2 Select Set Wi Fi WPS 3 Select the main SSID for the Wi Fi connection NOTE If the Guest SSID is enabled you can also us...

Page 15: ...a LAN cable Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page Visit the 5G CPE web page to configure the Smart Hub settings such as work mode passwords Wi Fi SSID 1 View the sticker at the base of the Smart Hub to get the default URL to the web page and password 2 Launch the Internet browser from a device connected to the Smart Hub and enter the URL in the address bar to load the log in page as below ...

Page 16: ...e prompts to change the default password You can also click Change sign in password on the home page see Navigating the 5G CPE Web Page to do so If the PIN code of your nano SIM card is enabled every time the Smart Hub restarts you will need to input the code and click Apply in order to connect to the Internet via the nano SIM card NOTE The nano SIM card will be locked if you enter the wrong PIN c...

Page 17: ...o the Cellular Network To access the Internet through the cellular network from the Smart Hub you need to install a valid nano SIM card first 1 Turn the Smart Hub to get access to the base Open the slot cover 2 Insert the nano SIM card as shown ...

Page 18: ...can use this mode to access the Internet 1 Connect either of the two LAN ports and the broadband service network port with a network cable 2 Log in to the 5G CPE web page see Accessing the 5G CPE Web Page 3 Change the operation mode to Cable broadband mode or Auto see Configuring the Work Modes 4 Go to the 5G CPE home page and select Set internet to choose the connection mode and enter the detaile...

Page 19: ... two methods are for your reference Select Scan to search for Wi Fi hotspots Select a Wi Fi hotspot listed and click Connect Enter a password and click Yes Select Add Network enter the Wi Fi hotspot information in the Add Wi Fi hotspot area and click Apply After the device is connected to the Wi Fi hotspot successfully you can access the Internet Configuring the Work Modes 1 Log in to the 5G CPE w...

Page 20: ...14 3 Select the operation mode you need see Getting to Know the Work Modes If prompted select the correct LAN port for WAN or router 4 Select Apply and wait for the Smart Hub to restart ...

Page 21: ...ollowing 1 View and change work mode 2 View connected clients and manage the list of blocked devices or allowed devices 3 Access more features and settings 4 Scan QR codes with your clients to connect to the Smart Hub via Wi Fi 5 Check device status 6 Manage Wi Fi settings ...

Page 22: ...the Internet connection speed and time 10 Change the login password to the 5G CPE web page 11 Sign out of the 5G CPE web page 12 View the status of the Smart Hub NOTE In most 5G CPE web pages you can click to return to the previous page or click to get more information on the current page ...

Page 23: ...the list to view details If a contact is saved to the device storage details in addition to the name mobile number and group are not displayed in the contact list To add a new contact 1 Click New 2 Select the storage location and enter the contact name and mobile number NOTE For contacts saved to the device storage you can save more information such as home office number email and group 3 Click Sa...

Page 24: ...menu on the top right of the message list and select SMS on device or SMS on SIM card 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 delete a message 1 Click a listing in the message list 2 In the dialogue click below the message you want to delete 3 Click Yes To forward a message 1 Click a listing in the ...

Page 25: ...t or check the SMS center number Validity Set the valid period for outgoing messages SMS 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 ...

Page 26: ...e Smart Hub will reset the used data to zero at the date of every month you set in Clear date Data plan type Select the data plan type You need to set the total amount of your data plan and the warning level in percentage 4 Click Apply NOTES When the used data or time reaches your specified percentage you can get a warning message on the 5G CPE web page If the amount of used data time differs from...

Page 27: ...e It will display in the Kids Devices list on the page NOTE If necessary you can click next to the device name host name to change it e g Claire s laptop 3 Click Manage next to the kid s device 4 Enter the time period and days for restriction and click Save You can click Add new to add up to 10 restrictions for every kid s device Limiting Wi Fi Access With the White Black Lists Every Wi Fi device ...

Page 28: ...age the Blocklist or the Allowlist When Blocklist is turned on in the list of wireless access device click Block next to the device you want to block The device will be moved to the Blocklist If you know the MAC address of the device you can also click Add new to manually add the device to the Blocklist When Allowlist is turned on you need to click Add new to enter the MAC addresses for every allo...

Page 29: ...gs Connection mode Choose to connect to the mobile network automatically or manually every time the Smart Hub restarts If you are connecting to a roaming network you need to select the check box to connect to the Internet NOTE Data roaming may incur significant roaming charges Network selection Select the preferred types of network you wish to connect to APN settings Set the Access Point Name APN ...

Page 30: ...ovider Select Auto or Manual for dial up depending on whether you want the Smart Hub to connect to the network automatically every time it restarts Static IP For this connection mode enter the IP address subnet mask default gateway primary DNS and secondary DNS given by your service provider Dynamic IP Obtain dynamic IP address to access the Internet 3 Click Connect or Apply Wi Fi Settings Click S...

Page 31: ...y Isolate all wireless devices When you check this option clients connected to the Wi Fi network cannot discover and communicate with each other via the network Security mode Set the security mode for authentication and encryption Mode Description OPEN Authentication and encryption won t be performed There are risks that private information will be intercepted or unauthorized individuals will use ...

Page 32: ...SSID Allow Guest SSID to access admin page Allow or forbid users connected to the guest SSID to access the 5G CPE web pages Network name SSID Set the network name for the guest SSID Broadcast network name SSID Only when you check this option can new Wi Fi clients find the network If you want new clients to connect you must enter the SSID and password manually Isolate all wireless devices When you ...

Page 33: ...Hub regardless of bands and SSIDs simultaneously 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 Channel Bandwidth Select a bandwidth option if necessary not recommended without prior experience Channel Select the channel frequency for your Wi Fi networks The recommen...

Page 34: ...e Smart Hub enters sleep mode Wi Fi will be turned off Router Set IP address subnet mask DHCP server parameters MTU MSS and MAC IP binding Firewall Set port filtering port forwarding URL filtering UPnP DMZ and system security settings Update Check for system update or set auto check including auto check while roaming options Others Reset or restart the Smart Hub set Simple Network Time Protocol SN...

Page 35: ...es where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE Unauthorized accessories may affect the device performance damage the device or cause danger to you Do not attempt to dismantle the device There are no user serviceable parts Do not allow the device or accessories to come into contact with liquid or moi...

Page 36: ...storage temperature range is 40 C 70 C The humidity range is 5 95 Do not use your device during a thunderstorm Remove the mains power pack from the wall socket Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by i Reasonable abrasion ii End User s failure to follow ZTE s installation operation or maintenance instructions or procedures iii End User s mishandl...

Page 37: ...cial incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product 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 Radio Frequency RF Exposure Your device ...

Page 38: ...designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment...

Page 39: ...rd 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 IC 5200E MC8010CA IC Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for ...

Page 40: ...n my device and the client Make sure the Wi Fi function is active Refresh network list and select the correct SSID Check the IP address to make sure your client can obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol TCP IP properties Type the correct network key Wi Fi password when you connect to the device The signal indicator does not light This indicates poor reception Try moving the d...

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