ZTE ZTEMF25 HSUPA Wireless Access Terminal User Manual MF23

ZTE Corporation HSUPA Wireless Access Terminal MF23

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MF25   User Manual        ZTE CORPORATION   NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China   Postcode: 518057 Tel: +86-755- 26779999   http://www.zte.com.cn   E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
LEGAL INFORMATION  Copyright © 2012 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 : Feb 2012 Manual No. : 079584503XXX
Content  Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 1 General Information .............................................................................................................. 1 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 1 Cleaning and Maintaining ................................................................................................. 1 National Restrictions ......................................................................................................... 2 FCC Regulations: .............................................................................................................. 2 Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 3 Limitation of Liability ....................................................................................................... 3 Emergency Call ................................................................................................................. 4 Getting started ....................................................................................................................... 5 Appearance........................................................................................................................ 5 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................... 5 Interface Description ..................................................................................................... 6 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6 Inserting (U)SIM Card .................................................................................................. 6 Connecting to Phone ..................................................................................................... 7 Connecting to Computer ............................................................................................... 7 Connecting with External Power .................................................................................. 7 Switching on Your Device ............................................................................................ 7 Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 8 Voice ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Making a Call .................................................................................................................... 9 Answering a Call ............................................................................................................... 9 Internet Access .................................................................................................................... 10 Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 10 Establishing a connection between your device and the client ....................................... 10 Accessing the Internet ..................................................................................................... 11 Accessing the Internet by Bridge Mode ...................................................................... 11 Accessing the Internet by Cable Broadband ............................................................... 11 Accessing the Internet by 3G Gateway ....................................................................... 12 Accessing the WebGUI Configuration Page .................................................................. 12 Login ............................................................................................................................... 13 Operation Mode .............................................................................................................. 14 WAN Connection ............................................................................................................ 15 In Cable Broadband mode........................................................................................... 15 In 3G Gateway mode .................................................................................................. 15 SMS ................................................................................................................................. 16 Sending new SMS ....................................................................................................... 16 Operating Messages in native ..................................................................................... 17 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 18 3G Settings .................................................................................................................. 18 Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 19 Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 24 Advanced .................................................................................................................... 28
Usage of WPS ................................................................................................................. 31 Logout ............................................................................................................................. 31 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 32 Technical Parameters .......................................................................................................... 33 Technical Parameters .......................................................................................................... 33 Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 34
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 1    C h a p t e r    1   Welcome   Thank you for choosing ZTE MF25 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.
2 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz This equipment may be operated in:  AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT SK SI ES SE GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR      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 Regulations:  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.  This device 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 radiated 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
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 3    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.  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.  RF Exposure Information  This 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.  This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.   The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC ID: Q78-ZTEMF25 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
4 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 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 Router to provide emergency call in all situations. Your 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).
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 5    C h a p t e r    2   Getting started The  router  operates  on the  LTE/HSUPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA  network  and  GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and supports voice and data service.    Appearance  LED Indicator Indicator State Description POWER ON External power supply works normally. OFF External power supply is disconnected or power off. WLAN ON WLAN works normally with no data transmission.. Blinking WLAN works normally with data transmission. OFF WLAN works abnormally, or this WLAN function is disabled. PHONE Off Not in use.   Blinking   On Dialing, or there is an incoming call, the phone is ringing.   On In calling. PPP ON WAN connection established (PDP activated) Blinking WAN connection establishing (PDP
6 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Indicator State Description activating) OFF WAN connection not established (PDP not activated) 2G/3G ON RF signal is normal (RSSI >= -90dBm). Different color indicates different network. Red: GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Green: HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS. Blinking RF signal is poor (-100dBm <= RSSI < -90dBm). OFF RF signal is not available (RSSI < -100dBm). LAN ON The corresponding LAN port is connected Blinking The corresponding LAN port is connected with data transmission. Off No network cable connected.       Interface Description  1. Phone: Standard RJ11 connector for Telephone. 2. LAN: Ethernet connections to computer. 3. Reset: To restore factory default configurations after pressing for 5 seconds. 4. POWER: Connection to the external power supply. 5. On/Off: Turn the router On or Off. 6. WPS: WPS button is used to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process.    Installation Inserting (U)SIM Card Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM port on the left side of the router.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 7       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. 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.  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).   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.
8 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION   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 2G/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 will not work.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 9    C h a p t e r    3   Voice Making a Call You have two ways to make a call: • Through (U)SIM card. • Through PSTN. 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.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 10   C h a p t e r    4   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 Establishing a connection between your device and the client Via RJ45 Ethernet cable   1.Connect your device and the client with the RJ45 Ethernet cable. 2.Power on your device. The connection between your device and the client will be established successfully a moment later. Via Wi-Fi 1.  Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize, and then Wi-Fi LED is blinking. 2.  Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search the available wireless network.   Notes: You need to check your Wireless Network Connection. Set the client to obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties, and the client will get an IP address like”192.168.0.100”. 3.  Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 11     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. Accessing the Internet Before accessing the internet, make sure; 1. Switch on the device. 2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.   Accessing the Internet by Bridge Mode 1.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as Bridge Mode.  2.Connect the device with LAN.   Accessing the Internet by Cable Broadband 1.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as Cable Broadband.
12 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 2.Connect the device with LAN.   3.Set WAN Connection in WebGUI. Accessing the Internet by 3G Gateway Note: Please make sure that you have install (U)SIM card before you switch on the device. 1.Login the WebGUI and set the Operation Mode as 3G Gateway.   2.  Set WAN Connection in WebGUI. Accessing the WebGUI Configuration Page 1.  Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct. 2.  Launch the internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.   Notes:   It is recommended that you use IE (6.0 or later), Firefox (2.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later) or Chrome (5.0 or later). 3.The login page appears as follows.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 13   Login In  the  WebGUI  Configuration  page,  select  the  desired  language  and  input  the  password  (the  default Password is admin).  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.
14 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION  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 detailed configuration.   • System Information Area: Show the system status and different kinds of tips. Operation Mode When you fist login the webGUI, you need to choose the operation mode to make the correct setting.  There are three operation mode:
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 15   • Bridge Mode:Connect to Internet by Dial-up program on computer. • Cable Broadband: Connect to Internet by WAN. • 3G Gateway: Connect to Internet by (U)SIM.   Please  choose  the  correct  operation  mode  according  to  your  actual  network  condition.  For  detailed information, please contact network operator. Click Apply to finish the setting.   WAN Connection In Cable Broadband mode Click WAN Connection, you can configure how to connect to the Internet.  Select PPPoE,input the User Name and Password supplied by the  network provider, and select the Connect mode.   • 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. Click Apply to confirm your configuration, and then the figure will show in the wan connection status. In 3G Gateway mode Click WAN Connection, you can configure how to connect to the Internet.
16 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION  There are two 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. Click Apply to confirm your configuration, and then the figure will show in the wan connection status. SMS This function allows you to send or receive short messages. And you can use this function only in 3G Gateway mode. Sending new SMS 1. Select SMS > New Message to access the following figure:    2. Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3. Enter a message.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 17   4. Click Send to send the message. Operating Messages in native You can check the messages saved in your device.   Inbox Select SMS > Inbox to access the following figure:  All the received messages saved in your device will be displayed here.   • Click View to view the selected message. • Click Reply to reply to the selected message sender. • Click Forward to forward message to other person. • Click Delete to delete the selected message. • Click Delete All to delete all the messages.   Outbox Select SMS > Outbox to access the following figure:  All the sent messages in your device will be displayed here.   Drafts Select SMS > Drafts to access the following figure:
18 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION  All the drafts saved in your device will be displayed here.   • Click View to access the edited interface of selected message, then click Send to send it. Settings • Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider. • Please disconnect the device from the network before change the settings. 3G Settings Wireless Info Select Settings > 3G Settings > Wireless Info, the 3G wireless information is shown in the following figure:  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:
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 19   • 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. APN Setting Select Settings > 3G Settings > APN Setting, the APN parameters are shown in the following figure:  • Profile Selection: Choose the desired profile name. • APN: Access Point Name. • 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, and device 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 Set default to set this profile as the default profile.   Wi-Fi Settings Station list
20 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Select Settings > Wi-Fi Setting > Station List, the wireless network stations are shown in the following figure:  Basic Select  Settings  >  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 with each other.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 21   • 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  other’s  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 Encrypt 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. Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
22 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 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.   • 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. Country Code: Select the region you live. The Wi-Fi multimedia parameters are shown below: • WMM  Capable:  When  multimedia  contents  are  transferred  over  wireless  network,  this  function enhances data transfer performance.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 23   • 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 parameters are shown in the following 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 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.
24 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION • 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:  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.   Notes: You can set the maximum 10 filtering items for MAC/IP/Port Filtering and Port Forwarding. MAC/IP/Port Filtering Select Settings > Firewall > Mac/IP/Port Filtering, the Mac/IP/Port Filtering is shown in the following figure:
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 25    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. • 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.
26 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION   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 Selected 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. Click Apply in the Mac/IP/Port Filtering area.   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:
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 27    • 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 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:
28 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION  Allow or Deny the remote management function, Allow or Deny ping from WAN filter on requirement, and then click Apply. Advanced Status   Select Settings > Advanced > Status, the system information is shown in the following figure:  Management Select  Settings  >  Advanced  >  Management,  the  administrator  settings  information  is  shown  in  the 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,
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 29   and then the device will restart automatically.  PIN Manage Note: Pin Manage can be used in 3G Gateway mode. Select Settings > 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.
30 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION   Notes: Three times consecutive wrong PIN code entries will block the SIM card. Router Note: Router can be used in 3G Gateway mode and Cable Broadband mode. Select Settings > Advanced > Router, the router information is shown in the following figure:  • IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. • MAC Address: MAC address for the LAN interface. • DHCP Server: Enable or disable DHCP Server function. • 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. Upgrade Firmware Select Settings > Advanced > Upgrade Firmware to upgrade the software version of the router.  Click Browse..., locate the latest software version, and then click Upgrade.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 31   Time Select Settings > Advanced > Time to set the time of the router.  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. Notes: For the detailed operations about the client, please refer to the client’s instruction. Logout Select Logout, a pop-up window will appear as the following figure shown:  Click OK to logout the web page.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 32   C h a p t e r    4   Troubleshooting  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.
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 33   C h a p t e r    5   Technical Parameters Technical Parameters Network & Frequency Band EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz   HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100MHz  Power Adapter Input: 100V~240V(AC), 50/60Hz Output:+12V (DC), 1.5A    Data Service HSUPA 5.76Mbps UL HSDPA 28Mbps DL  Dimensions (W×H×D) 202mm×160mm×30.5mm Weight About 550g
Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 34   C h a p t e r    6   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

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