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Getting Started

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

ZTE Z289L is a 4G hotspot device, working on WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+/LTE 

networks. You can connect your devices 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. 

Marketing Msgs. ................................................................................................19
Operating Messages in Your Inbox ...................................................................19
Device Settings .................................................................................................20
Wi-Fi

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 Settings ..................................................................................................21

Firewall ..............................................................................................................24
Router Settings .................................................................................................26
Verifying SIM PIN Code .....................................................................................27
Resetting Your Device .......................................................................................29

Advanced Users.

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Verifying IP Address and DNS ...........................................................................30
Setting Up Your White List for Authorized Devices ...........................................32

Information

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For Your Safety

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To the Owner .....................................................................................................34
Using Your Device .............................................................................................34
Battery Handling ................................................................................................35
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................36
Limitation of Liability .........................................................................................36
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ............................................................................37
FCC Compliance ...............................................................................................38
Disposal of Your Old Device ..............................................................................39

Troubleshooting

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1. Power Button
2. Charger/Micro USB Port
3. Enter Key
4. Left Key
5. Right Key
6. Back Key
7. LCD Screen
8. microSDHC

 Card Slot

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Summary of Contents for Z079584506204

Page 1: ...Mobile Hotspot Z289L www zteusa com Z079584505807 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...lized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation The manual is published by ZTE Corporation We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are the property of thei...

Page 3: ...perating Messages in Your Inbox 19 Device Settings 20 Wi Fi Settings 21 Firewall 24 Router Settings 26 Verifying SIM PIN Code 27 Resetting Your Device 29 Advanced Users 30 Verifying IP Address and DNS 30 Setting Up Your White List for Authorized Devices 32 Information 33 For Your Safety 34 To the Owner 34 Using Your Device 34 Battery Handling 35 Limited Warranty 36 Limitation of Liability 36 Radio...

Page 4: ...ill appear on the LCD screen The corresponding indicators are listed in the table below Function Icons 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 connected u...

Page 5: ...i Fi to connect to the Z289L device Make sure the devices you wish to connect to the Z289L device support Wi Fi Getting Started Getting Started 4 5 Setting Up Your Device Inserting the Battery 1 Remove the back cover 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 ...

Page 6: ...n when the LCD screen lights up Sleep Mode If you enable the Wi Fi function use the battery to supply power to the device and do not connect to the device within the specified time the device will enter sleep mode In sleep mode the Wi Fi function will be disabled Press the Power Button to wake up the device and Wi Fi function 7 Getting Started 6 Inserting a microSDHC Card NOTE This device uses a m...

Page 7: ... obtain an IP address automatically refer to the section Advanced Users Verifying IP Address and DNS 3 Select the SSID of your device and then click Connect NOTE Please check the label on your device or select Device Info on the LCD screen to get the default SSID 4 Your computer or other Wi Fi enabled device will then connect to the Z289L device Getting Started Getting Started ...

Page 8: ...iew the following information Network Name Displays the default SSID Password Displays your current password Web Login Screen Displays the login URL of the web UI Admin Password Displays the default login password of the web UI Navigating Your Device Connected Devices Select and press the Enter Key to check the information about connected devices Settings Select and press the Enter Key to check th...

Page 9: ... Key to activate your device s WPS 4 Select Next in your device s WPS UI After a few seconds your device can access the WLAN and the result will be shown in your device s WPS UI Navigating Your Device 13 12 WPS Select and press the Enter Key to launch Wi Fi Protected Setup Using the WPS Setting Up Your WPS If your computer or other Wi Fi enabled device supports WPS you don t have to input the pass...

Page 10: ...und under the battery cavity Check the label and make note of the password to continue 2 Make sure your device is connected to the Z289L device 3 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 Internet Explorer 7 0 or later Firefox 15 0 or later Opera 10 0 or later Safari 4 0 or later or Google Chrome 10 0 or lat...

Page 11: ...m none to strong Internet status Connected to the Internet Disconnected from the Internet Wi Fi strength Wi Fi status and number of connected users The maximum number is 5 IMPORTANT Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider Quick Setup 1 In the main interface click Settings Quick Settings 2 Read the guide carefully and then click Next 3 Set SSID Configuration as shown i...

Page 12: ...the following figure Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct and then click Apply Settings Marketing Msgs This function allows you to receive messages from your ISP Operating Messages in Your Inbox You can check the messages saved in your device Inbox Select Marketing Msgs Inbox to access the following figure All the received messages saved in your device will be displaye...

Page 13: ...c Settings The wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure Network Name SSID Service Set Identifier SSID Enter a string of fewer than 32 characters as the name for your WLAN Broadcast Network Name SSID Disable or Enable Default this function If Enable is selected the device broadcasts the SSID and other devices can find and connect to it When you select Disable other device...

Page 14: ...n of WPA with implementation of the 802 11i standard WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Apply both the WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK schemes Settings Wi Fi 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 Balances battery life and Wi Fi range Long Wi Fi Range Extends coverag...

Page 15: ...the following figure 24 Settings 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 fo...

Page 16: ... leased IP address will be expired The new IP address will be relocated after the IP address is expired Click Apply to confirm your configuration Settings Verifying SIM PIN Code NOTE Your original SIM card does not use a PIN so there is no need to verify your PIN Code unless you changed your settings or changed the original SIM card If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled you will need to inpu...

Page 17: ... will lock the SIM card After you change the PIN code you don t need to input the PIN code again It is required after the device is reset Resetting Your Device There are two ways to reset your device Select Settings Device Settings Reset Click Reset Yes to set all the settings to their factory default values The device will restart automatically Reset your device by pressing and holding the Reset ...

Page 18: ... Wireless Network Connection is used for Wi Fi connection 1 Right click My Network Places and then select Properties 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and then click OK to finish the configuration Advanced Users 30 ...

Page 19: ... Wi Fi Settings White List The White List configuration is shown in the following figure If you select Enable the White List settings will appear as shown below MAC Address Enter an approved MAC address to connect to this Wi Fi hotspot Click Apply to confirm your configuration Advanced Users Information This function allows you to check system information 32 ...

Page 20: ...are authorized Using any unauthorized accessories may affect your device s performance and violate related national regulations about telecom terminals For Your Safety Avoid using your device near or inside metallic structures or establishments that can emit electromagnetic waves it may influence signal reception Your device is not waterproof Please keep it dry and store in a shady and cool place ...

Page 21: ...ess cost of capital cost of substitute facilities or product or any downtime cost Radio Frequency RF Energy This model device meets the government s requirements for exposure to radio waves 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 ...

Page 22: ...particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an ou...

Page 23: ... network key Wi Fi password when you connect to the Z289L device Your connected device cannot access the Internet Make sure your SIM card is installed Change the location to find a place with good signal Contact your service provider Cannot access the web configuration page Enter the correct address The default address is http 192 168 0 1 or http mobile hotspot Only use one network adapter in your...

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