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TELSTRA 4GX WI-FI HOTSPOT 

MF985T 

 

USER MANUA

 
 
 

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any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior 
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The manual is published by ZTE Corporation. We reserve the right to make modifications on errors or 
update specifications without prior notice. 
 

The worst case simultaneous Wi-Fi and RF SAR result for this device is published on 
ztemobiles.com.au/MF985T.htm

 

 

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Version 1.1     

    March 2020 

 
CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

Your 4GX Wi-Fi will connect to any Wi-Fi enabled device that supports Wi-Fi 
802.11 b/g/n/ac 
USB connection is also supported for Windows (not RT), and MAC operating 
systems: 

 

Windows 10, 8 (not including RT) / 7 / XP / Vista 

 

MAC OS X 10.7 and above 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Telstra MF985T

Page 1: ...We reserve the right to make modifications on errors or update specifications without prior notice The worst case simultaneous Wi Fi and RF SAR result for this device is published on ztemobiles com au MF985T htm Search ZTE Australia on Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch Version 1 1 March 2020 CHECK YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your 4GX Wi Fi will connect to any Wi Fi enabled device that supports Wi...

Page 2: ...eplace or check your SIM card 1 Locate the SIM tray on the side of the device as shown above 2 Push the ejector tool into the small hole to open the tray 3 Insert your SIM card carefully in the rear of the tray 4 Push the SIM tray back into the device 5 Note If you replace the SIM card with the device powered On it will restart to read the new SIM card IMPORTANT This device supports a nano SIM or ...

Page 3: ... using the USB lead provided log into the web interface and access the Wi Fi SSID and Password from the Wi Fi Settings menu See Connect Devices via Wi Fi below for more instructions CHARGE YOUR WI FI HOTSPOT Connect your charger as shown Take care to check the orientation of the charger lead and insert carefully into the charging port on the device Only use the genuine charger and USB lead provide...

Page 4: ...ion batteries POWER UP YOUR WI FI HOTSPOT Press and hold the Power key for 1 2 seconds until the LED s light up The Wi Fi hotspot will be available after about 20 seconds To switch your device Off press and hold the power key for 3 seconds to shut down TIPS When running on battery during periods of inactivity it is normal for the screen to go out to preserve battery life Press the power key briefl...

Page 5: ... case sensitive This is shown on the device display Restore defaults With the device powered ON open the rear battery cover then locate the Reset switch Press the Reset button until the screen switches off All passwords and settings will be restored to defaults and the hotspot will reboot Use the default credentials from the Security Card to log back onto your device CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Your Wi ...

Page 6: ...screen shows your current data usage and three icons Touch the icons to access those features scroll down when appropriate to view all the settings available Press the Back Arrow or Home icon to go back or directly to the Home screen WI FI MESSAGES SMS Messages will be displayed in the Messages section Press each message to read or delete ...

Page 7: ... modem and open a browser Enter m home or 192 168 0 1 in the browser address bar to open the modem homepage The default login password is password The home page shows a brief summary of the device status and your remaining data from Telstra Software update notifications if applicable will be shown on this page as per the example above STATUS ICONS WEB INTERFACE ...

Page 8: ...he Roaming icon indicates you are connected to a foreign network If Roaming is enabled on your data plan then roaming data charges will apply when connected via a roaming network Contact your carrier to discuss your data charges and roaming options NETWORK LOCKED DEVICE This device is network locked to Telstra If you use an alternate carrier SIM you need to contact Telstra for the unlocking code A...

Page 9: ... and run Uninstall TELSTRA 4GX WI FI WEB INTERFACE GUIDE HOME TAB The home tab shows you how many users are connected and shows your network connection state and data usage summary The device will automatically connect to the network so it shows the Disconnect button status by default To change this behaviour press Disconnect first then go to Settings Network Settings WAN Connection Mode and selec...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 29 SETTINGS QUICK SETTINGS Step through the Quick Settings wizard to quickly review your current default settings SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS WAN CONNECTION MODE ...

Page 11: ...ext tips SETTINGS NETWORK SELECTION Network Selection is set to Automatic Press the Disconnect button to change this setting if required If you make any changes press Apply to save the change Press the Help icon to get in context tips There is no need to change these settings unless you change service provider or are instructed by your carrier The modem is locked to Telstra If you use a SIM card f...

Page 12: ...ss Save to save your new APN Press the Profile drop down box Select the new APN profile name Click on Set as default to set the new APN as your preferred setting Press the Help icon to get in context tips There is no need to change these settings unless you change service provider or are instructed by your carrier The modem is locked to Telstra If you use a SIM card from another provider you ...

Page 13: ...wn users will not even see your network You can change the security settings and password to suit your own preferences You can set the number of available connections between 1 and 10 The default setting for 5 users is to improve battery life and Wi Fi data throughput Press Apply to save your changes Press the Help icon to get in context tips The Wireless Network Name SSID and Wireless Security ke...

Page 14: ...nts of your attached devices Press Apply to save your changes Press the Help icon to get in context tips SETTINGS WI FI SETTINGS WPS WPS uses the push button on the front panel to connect seamlessly to supported devices Press WPS to enable compatible devices can connect to your Wi Fi network without authorisation or you can set a PIN if required ...

Page 15: ...nt Management settings to change the administrator password if required The default password is password If you have changed and forgotten the password then you need to restore the device to factory defaults 1 With the device switched on open the SIM slot cover and locate the reset button next to the SIM slot 2 Using an item such as a paperclip or pin press the Reset button briefly until the LED s...

Page 16: ...save the change If you enter the incorrect PIN code three times in succession you will lock your SIM card Contact your service provider to obtain your PUK code Press the Help icon to get in context tips SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS RESET Press Reset to reset your device to factory defaults SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS RESTART Press Restart to restart your device ...

Page 17: ...itch off Wi Fi as determined by the Wi Fi sleep setting Set Wi Fi sleep time to Never Sleep to keep the Wi Fi always on Press the Help icon to get in context tips SETTINGS DEVICE SETTINGS SOFTWARE UPDATE With Check for New Version enabled you are notified in the web user interface if there is an update available ...

Page 18: ...uce high data charges when roaming Press the Help icon to get in context tips Example software update notification SETTINGS FIREWALL PORT FILTERING Select Enable to turn on the Port Filtering settings You can apply filters based on MAC Address Source IP Address Destination IP Address and select the action to drop or accept the packets Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administra...

Page 19: ...your LAN side or to translate a specific incoming port into a different destination port The destination port and address is on your local LAN side Typical applications will be for on line gaming requiring specific control and communications channels between the remote server and the local machine Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators Press the Help icon to get in con...

Page 20: ...ces to seamlessly discover each other s presence on the network and establish functional network services for data sharing communications and entertainment UPnP is enabled by default on the LAN side local but if you require extra security you should disable this setting UPnP is not enabled on the WAN Network side Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators Press the Help ic...

Page 21: ...this particular allocated IP address It is advisable to set a Static IP address for this device outside of the DHCP range eg 192 168 0 20 Press the Help icon to get in context tips SETTINGS FIREWALL SYSTEM SECURITY Enable or Disable Remote Management via WAN and PING Firewall settings are for advanced users and network administrators ...

Page 22: ...INGS Control the IP Range for your network and enable or disable DHCP is required Press the Help icon to get in context tips SETTINGS INTERNET WI FI Enable the Wi Fi router to connect to another Hotspot to share that internet connection ...

Page 23: ...ceive its internet connection from the other hotspot and share this with all your connected devices This could be useful at home where your wireless hotspot can connect to your home Wi Fi when in range and it can be used to extend your home Wi Fi range by locating the portable hotspot in another location The devices connected to your portable hotspot will get their internet connection from the oth...

Page 24: ... view your SIM card contacts Contacts are automatically read into the device but you can also copy and save on your device Select the Contact to view more details click Edit to make any changes then select the Save location as Device Contacts stored on the device can include additional fields Select New to create a new contact and choose the save location as Device or SIM card ...

Page 25: ...arked 1 on the case The device supports dual TS9 connectors and dual antennas will provide better signal strength and higher data rates Only use the correct antenna with the TS9 termination Insert and remove the connections carefully Do not pull on the cable to remove the connection The antenna ports are delicate and need to be treated with care Physical damage to the antenna port will render your...

Page 26: ...ctors SIM card requires a PIN or PUK number SIM is not inserted correctly Contact your service provider to obtain the PIN or PUK key Check the SIM card is inserted is active and is a valid SIM Data connection failed You have no network coverage Try moving location until you get good reception The modem cannot connect to the internet when overseas You don t have international roaming enabled on you...

Page 27: ...res eg lifts The modem is not waterproof Please keep it dry and store it in a cool dry place Don t use the modem immediately after a sudden temperature change eg from an air conditioned environment to high temperature and humidity outside In such cases there could be condensing moisture inside the modem which can cause internal damage Unplug the modem and leave it for 30 minutes before use Always ...

Page 28: ...ly used at the edge of network coverage so under most circumstances the power output is very low Under poor network conditions the modem transmits at a higher power level and may get hot DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE SAR The Wi Fi modem is designed to be used in close proximity to the body We declare that the product detailed in this manual and in combination with our accessor...

Page 29: ... up to 10 hours Standby time up to 200 hrs USB Connectivity Charging and tethered modem port Micro USB USB2 0 Current Resting 100mA rms Max 500mA rms Operating systems Any Wi Fi enabled device 802 11b g n ac Supports Wi Fi MIMO Windows 10 8 7 XP SP3 Vista MAC OS X 10 7 and above Antenna ports Dual TS9 connectors SIM Card Nano size 4FF Temperature 5ºC to 40ºC Download speeds will vary due to distan...

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