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MF23
3G Wireless Router
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.cn
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Copyright © 2010 ZTE CORPORATION.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be excerpted, reproduced, translated or utilized 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.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : Nov.2010
Manual No. :
Content
Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 1
General Information .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 1
Cleaning and Maintaining ................................................................................................. 1
National Restrictions ......................................................................................................... 2
FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................... 2
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................................................................... 2
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 3
Limitation of Liability ....................................................................................................... 3
Emergency Call ................................................................................................................. 3
Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 4
Parts Supplied ................................................................................................................... 4
Appearance........................................................................................................................ 4
LED Indicator ............................................................................................................... 4
Interface Description ..................................................................................................... 5
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Inserting (U)SIM Card .................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to Phone ..................................................................................................... 6
Connecting to Computer ............................................................................................... 6
Connecting with External Power .................................................................................. 7
Switching on Your Device ............................................................................................ 7
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 7
About (U)SIM Card .......................................................................................................... 7
Voice ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Making a Call .................................................................................................................... 8
Answering a Call ............................................................................................................... 8
Internet Access ...................................................................................................................... 9
Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 9
Login ................................................................................................................................. 9
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 10
Quick Setup ................................................................................................................. 10
WAN Connection ........................................................................................................ 12
3G Settings .................................................................................................................. 13
Router .......................................................................................................................... 14
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 15
Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 21
SMS ............................................................................................................................. 25
Advanced .................................................................................................................... 26
Disconnecting from the Internet ..................................................................................... 28
Logout ............................................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 30
Technical Parameters .......................................................................................................... 32
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 33
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing ZTE MF23 3G Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as “unit” or “router”). To
get the most from your router and to keep it in the best condition, please read this manual carefully.
The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are for your reference only. They might not be
completely identical with your router. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the
right to update the technical specifications in this manual at any time without prior notice.
General Information
Safety Precautions
• Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the router away from
TV set, radio and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference.
• The router may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or
the manufacturer of the medical device before using the router.
• Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from router.
• Do not use your router in dangerous environments such as oil terminals or chemical factories 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 router performance, damage the router or cause danger to you.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the router. There are no user serviceable parts.
• Do not allow the router or accessories to come into contact with liquid or moisture at any time. Do not
immerse the router in any liquid.
• Do not place objects on top of the router. This may lead to overheating of the device.
• The device must be placed in ventilation environment for use.
• Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperature can shorten the life
of electronic devices.
• Do not allow children to play with the router or charger.
• Keep the length of the cable between the router and the phone less than 10 meters.
• The router is for indoor use only. Do not use the router outside. Do not connect telephone extensions
which run outside of the building. These can result in lightning damage to your unit.
Cleaning and Maintaining
• Use an antistatic cloth to clean the router. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleanser as these could
damage the plastic case. Turn off your router before you clean it.
• Use the router within the temperature range of -10℃ ～ +55℃, and the storage temperature range is
-20℃ ～+65℃. The humidity range is 5%~95%.
• Do not use your router during a thunderstorm. Remove the mains power pack from the wall socket.
• Do not take out your (U)SIM card unnecessarily. The (U)SIM card may be easily lost or it can be
damaged by static electricity.
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National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor
use and public service
France Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of
the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in
recent years to allow current relaxed
regulation. Full implementation planned
2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general
authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network
and service supply (not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km
from the centre of Ny-Alesund
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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:
Please keep 20cm far from body when use this device .
All information of this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching on FCC ID: Q78-ZTEMF23
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Limited Warranty
• This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by:
i. Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration.
ii. End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures.
iii. End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassemble, storage,
servicing or operation of the Product.
iv. Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual.
v. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accident, actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s
reasonable control.
vi. Usage of products of third Parties, or usage in conjunction with third party products provided that
such defects is due to the combined usage.
vii. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for Products. End User shall have no right to
reject, return, or receive a refund for any Product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.
• 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.
Limitation of Liability
ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, 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.
Emergency Call
Do not rely on the 3G Wireless Router to provide emergency call in all situations.
Your 3G Wireless Router only supports emergency dialing when there is power and connection to the
mobile network. If the power fails, the router can not work. If you have no network coverage you will not
be able to make emergency calls. The 3G Wireless Router does not include a lifeline facility (wired access
to the PSTN).
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Getting started
The router operates on the HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS network and GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and
supports voice and data service. And the router is only suitable for family user, not suitable for industry
user.
Parts Supplied
Parts Quantity
3G Wireless Router 1
External power adapter 1
User manual 1
Certificate of quality 1
Appearance
LED Indicator
Indicator State Description
POWER ON External power supply works
normally.
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Indicator State Description
OFF External power supply is
disconnected or power off.
PHONE Off Not in use.
Blinking On Dialing, or there is an incoming
call, the phone is ringing.
On In calling.
PPP ON Internet connected.
Blinking The router attempts to connect
Internet.
OFF Internet disconnected and not attempt
to connect.
3G ON
RF signal is normal. Different color
indicates different network.
Red: GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
Green: HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS.
Blinking RF signal is poor.
OFF RF signal is not available.
WIFI ON WiFi works normally.
Blinking Data transmission.
OFF WiFi works abnormally, or this WiFi
function is disabled.
Notes:
The indicators (including PPP and 3G are all blinking in green when:
• The (U)SIM card has not been installed.
• The PIN code or PUK code is required.
• The router can not work normally.
Interface Description
1. POWER Switch: Turn the router ON or OFF.
2. POWER Socket: Connection to the external power supply.
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3. WPS: WPS button is used to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process.
4. Phone: Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone.
5. LAN: Ethernet connections to computer.
6. SIM: (U)SIM port for inserting (U)SIM card.
Installation
Inserting (U)SIM Card
Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM port.
Notes:
Please power off the router and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the
(U)SIM card, if not, the router or (U)SIM card may be damaged.
Connecting to Phone
Connect the telephone to the PHONE interface with a phone cable(RJ11).
Connecting to Computer
Connect your computer to the LAN interface with an Ethernet cable (RJ45).
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Notes:
The router will adapt the Ethernet cable style (crossover or straight) automatically.
Connecting with External Power
Connect the external power adaptor to a standard power outlet. Insert the plug into the socket at the rear of
the router.
Switching on Your Device
1. Turn the power switch on to get started. Make sure that the phone is on hook before power on.
Notes:
Do not put anything on the top of the router. Do not lay routers to overlap each other when using.
2. Wait 1～2 minutes after turning the router on before you use the service. The 3G & POWER indicator
should be lit on.
Notes:
When the router is turned off, an incoming caller will hear the prompt like “The number you have dialed
is currently unavailable.”
If the 3G LED is blinking constantly, try to move the router to another location. The router takes 1~2
minutes to initialize, attach to the network and obtain an IP address.
Power Supply
For normal operation connect the router to the external power adapter. In case of power failure or when
there is no available external power supply, the router can not work.
About (U)SIM Card
Avoid handling the (U)SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static damage. Keep
the (U)SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances.
If you cannot get service, make sure that：
• You are in an area which has network coverage.
• You are using the correct (U)SIM card.
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Voice
Making a Call
Before making a call, make sure:
• The (U)SIM card is installed.
• The telephone cable (RJ11) is connected properly.
• The POWER light is on.
• The 3G light is on.
To make a call:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Key in the telephone number.
3. You can either press # key on the telephone to send the call, or wait 4～8 seconds for the call to be
connected automatically.
4. Call will be connected.
Notes:
If there is no 3G indication, the RF signal is unavailable. Change the location of the router and make sure
nothing is blocking it.
Making a Trunk Call
If you are making a trunk call, add the area code as normal.
E.g. 03 9612 3456
Making an International Call
If you are making an international call, key in the international access code followed by the country code,
area code and number.
E.g. 00 11 64 12 345678
Answering a Call
When the phone rings, pick up the handset to answer it. If the telephone has hands-free function you also
can answer the call by pressing the Hands-free button. Press the Hands-free button again to end the call.
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Internet Access
The router does not require any drivers, and it supports all operating systems with Ethernet LAN
capability, such as Windows 2000, XP, Vista, MAC OS X and Linux. The router supports two computers
surfing on internet using Ethernet cable at the same time.
Note: All the parameter settings in this chapter are just for your reference. Please contact your service
provider for detail.
Preparation
Before using the data service, make sure:
• The (U)SIM card is installed.
• The Ethernet cable is connected properly.
• The POWER light is on.
• The 3G light is on.
• The PPP light is on.
Web browser requirement:
It is suggested that you use one of these web browsers to connect to the internet.
• IE 6.0 or above
• Firefox 2.0
• Netscape version 9.0
Login
The router can be connected by RJ45 or by Wi-Fi (the SSID is “ZTE Wireless Network”). By either
connection mode, you should set to obtain an IP address automatically in the attribution setting of Internet
protocol(TCP/IP).
After your computer gets the IP address (like 192.168.0.100) from the router, open a web browser and
type “ http://192.168.0.1” in the address bar. Input the username and password.
User name: admin
Password: admin
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Click Login to log in the router.
Notes:
If you click Save after you give user name and password, the router will save them, next time when you
want to log in the router with the same user name and password, what you need to do is click Login.
Settings
Do not change any settings unless instructed by your service provider. If you want to make changes of
settings, you need to disconnect the router from the network. After making changes, please reboot your
router by turn off and on again.
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup helps you to quickly set the basic settings of your router. The following describe the
steps and parameters of Quick Setup.
1. Read the guide carefully, and then click Next.
2. Set the PPP Profile Configuration and then click Next.
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3. Set the PPP Authentication and then chick Next.
4. Set the SSID Configuration and then click Next.
5. Set the Security Configuration and then click Next.
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6. Show all the configurations and then click Apply to complete. If you want to modify, please click Back.
(The figure is only for your reference as shown below).
WAN Connection
Click WAN Connection, you can configure how to connect to the Internet.
There are three connection modes:
• Auto Connect: The router will automatically connect to WAN when it is powered on.
• On Demand Connect: The connection will be established when data transmission is required. Router
will disconnect from the Internet if there is no data traffic going through during the Max Idle Time.
• Manual Connect: Connect to Internet or disconnect from Internet manually.
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Click Apply to confirm your configuration, and then the PPP connection status will be shown in the
figure.
3G Settings
Wireless Info
Select 3G Settings > Wireless Info, the 3G wireless information is shown in the following figure:
Click Refresh to update the wireless information.
Network Select
Select 3G Settings > Network Select, the band selection mode is shown in the following figure:
• Automatic: Router searches for valid network according to the wireless network.
• WCDMA Only: Router searches for WCDMA network only.
• GSM Only: Router searches for GSM network only.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
APN Setting
Select 3G Settings > APN Setting, the APN parameters are shown in the following figure:
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• APN Setting: APN address mode. If a fixed APN is provided by your service provider, select Manual
APN. Otherwise select the Auto APN, and the router will automatically obtain this parameter.
• APN: APN string.
• Dial No.: This dial number is used for data service connections.
• PDP Type: Packet Data Protocol (PDP) Type. IP is recommended unless service provider instruct
others.
• PDP Setting: PDP address mode. If a fixed IP address is given by your service provider, select Manual
PDP. Otherwise select the Auto PDP and the router will automatically obtain this parameter.
• DNS: If a fixed IP address is given by your service provider, then choose Manual DNS. Otherwise
choose Auto DNS. The router will automatically obtain parameters.
• Authentication: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) provides a simple method without encryption
for the peer to establish its identity using a 2-way handshake. Challenge-Handshake 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.
Click Add to define a new APN profile, and then click Save to save the profile. Click Set default to set
the parameters to their default value. Select one profile and click Delete to delete it.
Notes:
You can not edit or delete the current default APN profile.
Router
LAN
Select Router > LAN, the LAN parameters are shown in the following figure:
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• IP Address: IP address for LAN interface.
• Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address.
• MAC Address: MAC address for the LAN interface.
• DHCP Type: Define the DHCP type. By default, router is set as DHCP server.
• DHCP Start IP: Allocate start IP address for IP pool.
• DHCP End IP: Allocate end IP address for IP pool. The DHCP End IP address should be larger than the
DHCP Start IP address.
• DHCP Lease Time: Define how long the leased IP address will be expired, and will relocate new IP
address.
• UPNP: Enable Universal Plug and Play(UPNP) function or not.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
DHCP Clients
Select Router > DHCP Clients, the DHCP clients parameters are shown in the following figure:
Wi-Fi Settings
Station list
Select Wi-Fi Setting > Station List, the wireless network stations are shown in the following figure:
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Basic
Select Wi-Fi Setting > Basic, the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure:
• Wi-Fi On/Off: Enable Wi-Fi or not.
• Network Mode: If all of the wireless devices connect with this router in the same transmission mode,
performance will be improved by choosing the appropriate wireless mode.
• Network Name(SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name
for your wireless local area network (WLAN).
• Broadcast Network Name(SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function. If Enable is selected, the
router broadcasts the SSID, and other devices can detect and connect to it.
• AP Isolation: When Enabled is selected, each of your wireless clients will not be able to communicate
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with each other.
• BSSID: MAC address of the Wi-Fi.
• Frequency(Channel): Choose the appropriate channel to optimize the performance and coverage of
your wireless network.
• WDS Mode: WDS enable router to communicate with other APs, WDS connection is two-way
communication, APs should know each others wireless MAC address. And make sure that all APs share
the same SSID and channel.
WDS configuration is shown below:
Step Description
1.Set the same SSID and channel for APs Manually set the SSID and channel is strongly
recommended.
2.Select WDS mode: Disable, Lazy Mode, Bridge Mode or
Repeater Mode ·If you select Disable, WDS is disabled.
·If you select Lazy Mode, WDS is enabled, and set
wireless MAC address only on the peer APs.
·If you select Bridge Mode, WDS is enabled, and set the
peer APs wireless MAC address on router. When you set
Bridge Mode, your PC can not search SSID of AP after
connected.
·If you select Repeater Mode, WDS is enabled, and set the
peer APs wireless MAC address on router. When you set
Repeater Mode, your PC can search SSID of AP after
connected.
3.Select Phy mode:
CCK,OFDM, HTMIX or GREENFIELD
CCK: 802.11b
OFDM: 802.11g
HTMIX: 802.11b/g/n Mixed Mode
GREENFIELD: 802.11b/g Mixed Mode
4.Select Encryp Type:
WEP, TKIP, AES
If you select NONE, all the data transmitted without
encryption, and other station can access router.
5.Set peer AP's wireless MAC address on router Only Repeater Mode and Bridge Mode need this.
The HT physical Mode parameters are shown below:
• Operating Mode: In Mixed Mode, packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy
802.11a/g, the rest of the packet has a new format. In Green Field, high throughput packets are
transmitted without a legacy compatible part.
• Channel Bandwidth: Set the HT physical channel bandwidth.
• Guard Interval: Guard interval is to introduce immunity to propagation delays, echoes and reflections,
to which digital data is normally very sensitive.
• MCS: The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) is a value that determines the modulation, coding and
number of spatial channels.
• Reverse Direction Grant(RDG): Enable RDG or not.
• Extension Channel: Set extension channel. Extension channel is also able to send and receive data.
• Aggregation MSDU(A-MSDU) :To enable Hyper Throughput TX Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit,
select Enable.
• Auto Block ACK: Select to block ACK (Acknowledge Number) or not during data transferring.
• Decline BA Request: Select to reject peer BA-Request or not.
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Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Notes:
The maximum number of Wi-Fi users is 5.
In the US, channels 12 and 13 are not normally used in order to avoid any potential interference in the
adjacent restricted frequency band, 2483.5-2500 MHz, which is subject to strict emission limits set out in
47 CFR §15.205. So please do not use the frequency band 2483.5-2500 MHz.
Advanced
Select Wi-Fi Setting > Advanced, the advanced wireless network parameters are shown in the following
figure:
• Beacon Interval: The router broadcasts beacon message to announce that it has buffered frames to
deliver. The default value is 100 (ms).Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a
wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. is recommended.
• Data Beacon Rate(DTIM): A Delivery Traffic Indication Message(DTIM) informs next clients to listen
to broadcast and multicast messages.
• Fragment Threshold: This value should remain at its default value of 2346. If you experience a high
packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragment threshold. Setting the fragment threshold too
low may result in poor performance.
• RTS Threshold: Request To Send (RTS) threshold should be remained as the value of 2347. If you
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
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• TX Power: Transmit power should be remained as the value of 100.
• Short Preamble: The length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless communication.
• Shot Slot: To indicate that 802.11g is using a shot time slot because there is no legacy station(802.11b)
present.
• Tx Burst: Tx burst allows router to deliver better throughput in the same period and environment in
order to increase speed.
• Pkt_Aggregate: Increase efficiency by aggregating multiple application packets data into a single
transmission frame. In this way, 802.11n networks can send multiple data packets with the fixed
overhead cost in just a single frame.
• IEEE 802.11H Support: Support IEEE 802.11H or not.
The Wi-Fi multimedia parameters are shown below:
• WMM Capable: When multimedia contents are transferred over wireless network, this function
enhances data transfer performance.
• APSD Capable: Automatic Power Save Delivery (APSD),enable or disable data flow using APSD
during transmitting for power saving.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Security
Select Wi-Fi Setting > Security, the Security parametersare shown in thefollowing figure:
Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless
network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users.
The security modes are described below:
• Open: You can authenticate successfully with a SSID, whether it is valid or empty.
• Shared: The WLAN clients who have the same WEP key with wireless gateway can pass the
authentication and access the wireless network.
• WEPAUTO: Select WEP security automatically.
• WPA-PSK: WPA Pre-Shared Key, Enter the Pre-Shared key as a plain text (ASCII) pass-phrase of at
least 8 characters.
• 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.
If the Authentication type is Open, Shared, WEPAUTO, 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. The primary key is
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the only key in use at a given time. Whatever keys you enter for an access point, you must also enter the
same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match
WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter,
etc. Select Hex if use 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers (0～9, a～f or A～F). Select ASCII if use 5 or 13
ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
If the Authentication type is WPA-PSK , WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK , the bottom part of
the configuration page displays WPA parameters.
• WPA Algorithm: TKIP, AES or AUTO.
• Pass phrase: You can input hexadecimal digits up to 64 characters or input ASCII characters choose a
length of 63 characters or less.
• Key Renewal Interval: Define how long the key should be renew.
You can set Wireless MAC Filtering:
• Wireless Disable: If disabled, MAC address is not used to control network access.
• Wireless Allow: Set the MAC address that is allowed to access network.
• Wireless Reject: Set the MAC address that is not allowed to access network.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
WPS
Select Wi-Fi Setting > WPS, the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure:
Select Enable,click Apply ,the WPS settings are shown in the following figure:
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WPS Summary, WPS Progress and WPS Status are all shown in the figure.
To set WPS, select WPS mode, the two modes are described below:
• PIN: There are two ways to use PIN mode, one is set PIN code on the client's wireless adapter(you can
find the PIN code in AP PIN field of WPS Summary), the other way is set the client's PIN code in
Client PIN field.
• PBC: Press the WPS button of the router or select PBC, and then click Apply. Press WPS button on the
client wireless adapter within two minutes, and the negotiation process will be established.
Firewall
You may setup firewall rules to protect your network from virus, worm and malicious activity on the
Internet.
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Notes:
You can set the maximum 10 filtering items for MAC/IP/Port Filtering and URL Filtering.
MAC/IP/Port Filtering
Select 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.
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• 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.
• Protocol: Set which protocol will be used for filtering.
• Dest Port Range: Set the destination port numbers that will be filtered
• Source Port Range: Set the source port numbers that will be filtered.
• Action: Set how to handle the packet if it matches with the rule.
• Comment: type comment for the filter settings.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
URL Filtering
You can setup content filter to restrict the improper content access. Select Firewall > URL Filtering, the
URL Filtering is shown in the following figure:
Type URL address, and then click Add to add the URL address into the filtering list. The new URL
filtering item will be shown in the Current Webs URL Filters: field.
Port Forwarding
You can setup virtual servers to provide services on the Internet. Select Firewall > Port Forwarding, the
virtual server settings is shown in the following figure:
If you select Enable, the Virtual Server Settings will appear:
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• 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.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
DMZ
You can setup a De-militarized Zone(DMZ) to separate internal network with the Internet. Select
Firewall > DMZ, the DMZ setting is shown in the following figure:
If you select Enable, set the DMZ IP Address, and then click Apply to confirm your configuration.
System Security
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You can configure system firewall to protect AP or router from being attacking. Select Firewall > System
Security, the system security setting is shown in the following figure:
Allow or Deny the remote management function and Enable or Disable ping from WAN filter on
requirement, and then click Apply.
SMS
New Message
Select SMS > New Message to enter into New Message Interface.
Edit the new message. Click Send to send the message. Click Save to save the message to Drafts.
Inbox
Select SMS > Inbox to enter into Inbox Interface.
You can make the following operation: View/Delete/Reply/Forward/Delete All.
Outbox
Select SMS > Outbox to enter into Outbox Interface.
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You can make the following operation: View/Send/Delete/Forward/Delete All.
Drafts
Select SMS > Drafts to enter into Drafts Interface.
You can make the following operation: View/Send/Delete/Forward/Delete All.
Advanced
Status
Select Advanced > Status, the system information is shown in the following figure:
Statistics
Select Advanced > Statistics, the system statistics information is shown in the following figure:
Management
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Select Advanced > Management, the administrator settings information is shown in the following figure:
To set new account, type new account and password, and then click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Upgrade
Select Advanced > Upgrade to upgrade the software version of the router.
Click Browse..., locate the latest software version, and then click Upgrade.
Notes:
Do not upgrade software unless necessary. Wrongly upgrade action may cause router malfunction or can
not work.
Restore
Select Advanced > Restore, click Restore to set all the settings to their factory default values, and the
device will be turned off.
Reboot
Select Advanced > Rebootlink to access the following screen:
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You can reboot the Home Gateway by webUI remotely, if the Gateway is not around you.
PIN Manage
Select Advanced > PIN Manage, the PIN manage is shown in the following figure:
If you select Modify, the modification parameters are shown in the following figure:
Type the old PIN code, and then type two times the new PIN code. Click Apply to confirm your
configuration.
Notes:
Three time consecutive wrong PIN code entries will lock the (U)SIM card.
Disconnecting from the Internet
If you want to terminate your Internet connection, you can select Disconnect Internet from WAN
Connection page, and click Apply.
Turn off the router can also terminate Internet connection.
Logout
Select Logout, a pop-up windows will appear as shown in the following figure :
Click OK to logout the router.
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Troubleshooting
• Make sure that the router is turned on and all the cables are connected correctly.
• Check the RSSI, PPP and PWR LED’s are lit and NOT in a blinking state or off.
Voice Related Problems
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
No Dial Tone. Please wait for 1~2 minutes after the router is turned on.
If 3G LED light is blinking, you have no good RF
reception. Change the location of the router.
There is a prompt/ phone alert/ announcement as soon as I
lift the phone off the hook. Make sure your (U)SIM card is inserted correctly and the
PIN number has been entered. If the PIN number has been
entered incorrectly then you will need to enter the PUK
code when prompted.
The line is noisy/ distorted when I lift the phone off the
hook. Remove any electrical appliance which is too close to the
phone or router.
The cable or phone set might be faulty.
I hear a rapid engaged tone as soon as I lift the phone off
the hook. Put the phone on hook and try again. If you are connected
to the internet using the 2G (GSM) network, please
disconnect this first.
After dialing the last digit I hear nothing /silence. When you have finished dialing you can press the # key or
wait 4-8 seconds to connect the call.
I can’t make or receive a call when I am surfing on the net. If you are connected using the 2G (GSM) network then
you cannot surf the net and make a phone call
simultaneously. Please disconnect the internet and wait 30
seconds to 1 minute before making a call.
Internet Related Problems
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
I cannot access the internet at all. Please check your configuration settings.
Please wait 1~ 2 minutes for the router to initialize.
Check your service indicator LED’s.
The download or upload speeds are very slow. The speed is dependent on signal strength. Check your
signal strength and network type.
Others
Symptoms Possible Problems/ Solutions
The RSSI signal indicator is always blinking or does not
light. This indicates poor reception. Try moving the router to
another location near the window.
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Technical Parameters
Network & Frequency Band
EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS: 850/1900/2100MHz
Power Adapter
Input: 100V~240V(AC), 50/60Hz
Output:+12V (DC), 700mA Max
Data Service
HSUPA 2Mbps UL
HSDPA 7.2Mbps DL
Dimensions (W×H×D)
138mm×102mm×27mm
Weight
About 400g
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Glossary
• AC: Alternating Current
• APN: Access Point Name
• DC: Direct Current
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Control Protocol
• DNS: Domain Name System (or Service or Server)
• DoS: Denial of Service
• EDGE: Enhanced Data GSM Evolution
• ESSID: Expanded Service Set Identifier
• 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 Protocol
• LAN: Local Area Network
• LED: Light - emitting Diode
• MHz: Megahertz
• MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit
• PDP: Packet Data Protocol
• PIN: Personal Identification Number
• PPP: Point to Point Protocol
• PSTN: Public Switched Telephony Network
• PUK: PIN Unlocking Key
• RSSI: Radio Signal Strength Indicator
• RF: Radio Frequency
• SIP: Session Initiated Protocol
• UPnP: Universal Plug and Play
• (U)SIM: Subscriber Identification Module
• WCDMA: Wideband CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)
• WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy
• WLAN: Wireless LAN
• WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access–PreShared Key