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1. Administrator Settings Account admin Password Confirm New Password User Settings Confirm Hew Password To set new account type new account and password and then click Apply to confirm your configuration Upgrade Select Advanced gt Upgrade to upgrade the software version of the router Adwanced gt Upgrade Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIN Manage Update Firmware E a ra Click Browse locate the latest software version and then click Upgrade MOTE r Notes Do not upgrade software unless necessary Wrongly upgrade action may cause router malfunction or can not work Restore Select Advanced gt Restore click Restore to set all the settings to their factory default values and the device will be turned off Adwvanced gt Restore Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIH Manage Load Factory Defaults Load Default Button Reboot Select Advanced gt Rebootlink to access the following screen 26 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual Adranced Reboot Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIN Manage Reboot Home Gateway You can reboot the Home Gateway by webUI remotely if the Gateway is not around you PIN Manage Select Advanced gt PIN Manage the PIN manage is shown in the following figure Advanced PIN Manage Status Statistics M2. Advanced Security WPS Security Policy Security Mode OPEN wt Encrypt Type NO ENCRYPTION Wireless MAC Filtering Add MAC Filtering Rule Wireless Disable 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 e Open You can authenticate successfully with a SSID whether it is valid or empty e Shared The WLAN clients who have the same WEP key with wireless gateway can pass the authentication and access the wireless network e WEPAUTO Select WEP security automatically e WPA PSK WPA Pre Shared Key Enter the Pre Shared key as a plain text ASCII pass phrase of at least 8 characters e WPA2 PSK It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 802 111 standard e 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 e WEP Keys At most four keys can be set in the blank Choose the primary key index The primary key is 18 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 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 ke
3. Connection Click WAN Connection you can configure how to connect to the Internet WAN Connection PPP Connection Mode a banyal Connect Connect Internet PPP Connection Disconnected Status There are three connection modes e 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 e Manual Connect Connect to Internet or disconnect from Internet manually Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 11 TED z MF23 User Manual 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 gt Wireless Info the 3G wireless information is shown in the following figure 3G Settings gt Wireless Info Wireless Info Hetwork Select APH Setting G Wireless Information Network Provider Cher Network Type EDGE LAC Code EEE Click Refresh to update the wireless information Network Select Select 3G Settings gt Network Select the band selection mode is shown in the following figure 36 Settings Network Select Wireless Info Mletwork Select API Setting Band Selection Mode C Automatic Router searches for valid network according to the wireless n
4. MAC address OOOCKXOOCK XX eg 00 1 90 FF FF FF Cas a Ee CI The maximum rule count is 10 Aal Current MACAP Port filtering rules in system Dest Source e MA DRAEI source IP protocol Port Port Action Comment Range Range address Address Address Others would be dropped e Default Policy Set how to handle the packet if none of the rules matches Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 21 l EA MF23 User Manual e MAC address Set the MAC address that will be filtered Dest IP Address Set the destination IP address that will be filtered e Source IP Address Set the source IP address that will be filtered e 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 e 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 gt URL Filtering the URL Filtering is shown in the following figure Firewall gt URL Filtering Macip Port fare System Filtering URL Fitering Port Forwarding DMZ tin Current URL Filtering URL Add a URL filter The maximum rule count is 10 Type URL address and then click Add to add the URL a
5. 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 802 11b CCK OFDM HTMIX or GREENFIELD OFDM 802 11g HTMIX 802 1 1b g n Mixed Mode GREENFIELD 802 11b g Mixed Mode 4 Select Encryp Type If you select NONE all the data transmitted without WEP TKIP AES 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 e Operating Mode In Mixed Mode packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy 802 1 la g the rest of the packet has a new format In Green Field high throughput packets are transmitted without a legacy compatible part e Channel Bandwidth Set the HT physical channel bandwidth e Guard Interval Guard interval is to introduce immunity to propagation delays echoes and reflections to which digital data s normally very sensitive e 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 e Extension Channel Set extension channel Extension channel is also able to send and receive data Aggregation MSDU A MSDU To enabl
6. 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 2 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Chapter 2 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 Appearance LED Indicator POWER ON External power supply works normally Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 3 ZTE z MF23 User Manual Indic
7. 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 LEGAL INFORMATION Copyright 2010 ZTE CORPORATION All r ghts 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 TV GONG ee ee ee l General FM OPA OO rta nao rete oia FOEENGEEUEHEHETEEEEEREERUTEIEEUEFEERELENTILERENERER l IA AU IOS AA E E E ER l Cleanine and Nam sanieren l Limited Warfare nenne anne 2 Bari 21109701 LAD ee Baer 2 in RE CUENVERTTRRISEUR LENNEHVENS ARUINNERELEENVERTTAETSER 2 ci A ea ee ee ee 3 Parts SUP PILA sa 3 e e E Eee ee 3 LEDO crop ee pi ici 3 a o AAA PP II area 4 A A CEFEREUUREER 5 Insertn CU SI ae a ee RR 5 Comectiioto PO e E S load 5 Connected OL ODER Rene EU Un IA 5 Connecting with External Power aaa i 6 Sy PEC MO OU A AAA A re ee E 6 POY SE UY ative cee corte euer 6 ADOULLLDSINET 18 ee ee eee ee ee eee 6 A o e 7 Makins Callao re ee ee 7 AD WEIDE AU A PE CO A 7 A o 8 Pre 621 210 0 AAA
8. 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 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 17 ZTE z MF23 User Manual e TX Power Transmit power should be remained as the value of 100 e Short Preamble The length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless communication e 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 e 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 e IEEE 802 11H Support Support IEEE 802 11H or not The Wi Fi multimedia parameters are shown below e WMM Capable When multimedia contents are transferred over wireless network this function enhances data transfer performance e 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 gt Security the Security parametersare shown in thefollowing figure Wi Fi Setting 5ecuriby Station List pers
9. SC Idle 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 e 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 e 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 20 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual TE oy AUTE r Notes Y ou can set the maximum 10 filtering items for MA C IP Port Filtering and URL Filtering MACI IP Port Filtering Select Firewall gt Mac Ip Port Filtering the Mac IP Port Filtering is shown in the following figure Firewall gt Mac Tp Port Filtering j Ti rf I System 3 URL Filtering Port Forwarding DMZ Security Basic Settings MACAP Port Filtering If you select Enable the filter settings will appear Firewall gt Mac Ip Port Filtering ee Port System ee URE ll hl Forwarding une Security Basic Settings Default Policy The packet that doesn t Dropped match with any rules would be MAC AP Port Filtering
10. anagement Upgrade Restore Reboot Pill Manage PIH FE Apply 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 MITE r 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 Findows Internet Explorer Ea ee Do you confirm to logout Cancel Click OK to logout the router Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 27 ZTE z MF23 User Manual 28 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Chapter 5 Troubleshooting e Make sure that the router is turned on and all the cables are connected correctly e 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 Make sure your U SIM card is i
11. ator Description External power supply is disconnected or power off ame Blinking On Dialing or there is an incoming call the phone is ringing Blinking The router attempts to connect Internet OFF Internet disconnected and not attempt to connect RF signal is normal Different color indicates different network Red GSM GPRS EDGE Green HSDPA HSUPA UMTS CO CTC man WiFi works abnormally or this WiFi function is disabled The indicators including PPP and 3G are all blinking in green when e The U SIM card has not been installed e The PIN code or PUK code is required MOTE r Notes e The router can not work normally Interface Description 123 4 gt 6 1 POWER Switch Turn the router ON or OFF 2 POWER Socket Connection to the external power supply 4 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual i EA 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 MATE r Notes Please power off the router and remove the external power adapter before removing or inserting the U SIM card 1f not the router or U SIM card may be damaged Connecting to Phone Connect the telephone to the PHONE interface
12. c damage Keep the U SIM card away from electrical and magnetic appliances If you cannot get service make sure that e You are in an area which has network coverage You are using the correct U SIM card 6 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Chapter 3 Voice Making a Call Before making a call make sure e The U SIM card is installed e The telephone cable RJ11 is connected properly e The POWER light is on e 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 MOTE r 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 7 Chapte
13. connections Profile Profile Hame APN APH Setting Auto APN Manual APN CS ee l O Dial Setting COI o 3 Set the PPP Authentication and then chick Next Quick Setup gt PPP Authentication PPP Authentication The authentication mode is provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Password Authentication Protocol PAP lt provides a simple method without encryption for the peer to establish its identity using a 2 way handshake Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CHAP It is used to periodically verify the identity of the peer PPP User Name and PPP Password are provided by your ISP and used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is established PPP Authentication Authentication O cHap pap PPP Password Back Next 4 Set the SSID Configuration and then click Next Quick Setup gt 551D Configuration Name Solb Serice set Identifier Enter a character string up to 32 characters as the name for your wireless local area network WLAN 55D Broadcast Enabled The gateway broadcasts the SSID and other devices can detect and connect to tt Disabled The gateway disables broadcasting and hides the name of your network SSID Hame SSiD TE Wireless Network 551D Broadcast 551D Broadcast Enabled 5 Set the Security Configuration and then click Next 10 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Man
14. ddress 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 gt Port Forwarding the virtual server settings 1s shown in the following figure Firewall Port Forwarding Mac Ip Port a System Filtering URE Filtering Port Forwarding DMZ Security Virtual Server Settings Virtual Server Settings If you select Enable the Virtual Server Settings will appear 22 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual Firewall Port Forwarding Mac lp Port ee System Filtering i Lal Port Forwarding sue Security Virtual Server Settings Virtual Server Settings w IP Address KR ey 192 168 5 101 Port Range 1 1755535 Protocol TCP amp UDP The maximum rule count is 10 Apply Current Virtual Servers in system IP Address Set IP address for the virtual server e Port Range Set port numbers for the virtual server e Protocol Set protocol for the virtual server e 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 gt DMZ the DMZ setting 1s shown in the following figure Firewall E Macip Port PACE i x System ia URL Filtering Port Forwardin
15. does not This indicates poor reception Try moving the router to light another location near the window Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 29 ZTE z MF23 User Manual 30 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION Chapter 6 Technical Parameters Network amp 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 WxHxD 138mmx102mmx27mm Weight About 4008 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 31 Chapter Glossary e AC Alternating Current e APN Access Point Name e DC Direct Current e DHCP Dynamic Host Control Protocol e DNS Domain Name System or Service or Server e DoS Denial of Service e EDGE Enhanced Data GSM Evolution e ESSID Expanded Service Set Identifier e Ethernet A frame based computer networking technology for local area networks LANs e GSM Global System for Mobile Communications e GPRS General Packet Radio Service e HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access e HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access IP Internet Protocol e LAN Local Area Network e LED Light emitting Diode e MHz Megahertz e MTU Maximum Transmission Unit e PDP Packet Data Protocol e PIN Personal Identification Number e PPP Point to Point Protocol e PSTN Public Switched Tele
16. e Hyper Throughput TX Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit select Enable Auto Block ACK Select to block ACK Acknowledge Number or not during data transferring 16 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual l EA e Decline BA Request Select to reject peer BA Request or not Click Apply to confirm your configuration MATE F Notes The maximum number of Wi Fi users is 5 Advanced Select Wi Fi Setting gt Advanced the advanced wireless network parameters are shown in the following figure Wi Fi Sekting Advanced Station List Basic Advanced Security WPS Advanced Wireless 2346 range 256 2546 default 2346 Wi Fi Multimedia WMM Capable 2 Enable O Dizable APSD Capable O Enable a Disable Lame cancel e 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 e Data Beacon Rate DTIM A Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM informs next clients to listen to broadcast and multicast messages e 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 e
17. e ae nen 8 EAN E Ay 8 A E 9 AL AAPP ee o 9 WAN Coon lo o A ee A re ee 11 E o PA 12 ROM een ne ee ee ee 13 IR SI AA 14 Sy A AP tg cet lia A 20 E 24 PI ANN CC sesso E IAT Po II douse E AET 25 Disconnectine from the Internet nun 2 PA ER o o e o A 21 AP e ne 29 ALC WAM AE eA BOS sic ses atlas piccolo dalla ee ee lucia 31 Chapter 1 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 ZT E 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 e 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 e 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 e Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from router e Do not use your router in dangerous environments such as oil terminals or chemical factories where there are explosive gases o
18. e mains power pack from the wall socket e 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 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 1 ZTE z MF23 User Manual Limited Warranty e This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by 1 Reasonable Router Appearance Disfiguration 11 End User s failure to follow ZTE s installation operation or maintenance instructions or procedures 11 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 s due to the combined usage vil 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 e 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
19. er MOTE r 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 The wizard will show you howto set up your gateway in the safe way Click Next to continue click Back and Next to navigate and click Apply to save the settings Notes Basic parameters can be set in this wizard For advanced parameters you need to set them In other menus 2 Set the PPP Profile Configuration and then click Next Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 9 TE oy MF23 User Manual Quick Setup gt PPP Profile Configuration Profile Name The default profile that you used currently APH Ifa fixed APN Access Point Name is given by your ISP select Manual APN otherwise select Auto APN the gateway automatically obtains tt Dial No This parameter is provided by your ISP Dial No is used for data service
20. er into Outbox Interface 24 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual TE oy HEW Message Inbox Outbox Drafts Outbox SMS Storage Status mo Phonelumber Content Operations me CO You can make the following operation View Send Delete Forward Delete All Drafts Select SMS gt Drafts to enter into Drafts Interface HEW Message Inbox Qutbox O Drafts Drafts SMS Storage Status 59 60 op u o You can make the following operation View Send Delete Forward Delete All Advanced Status Select Advanced gt Status the system information is shown in the following figure Advanced gt Sbabus Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIN Manage System Info Wireless access module software version BO Perea Gy 0 0604 Control and route module software version CR_MF23 1 0 0602 Hardware version PCBMF23 1 0 0 Statistics Select Advanced gt Statistics the system statistics information is shown in the following figure Advanced gt Statistics Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIN Manage Data Management Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 25 TE oy MF23 User Manual Select Advanced gt Management the administrator settings information is shown in the following figure Advanced gt Management Status Statistics Management Upgrade Restore Reboot PIM Manage
21. etwork e WCDMA Only Router searches for WCDMA network only e GSM Only Router searches for GSM network only Click Apply to confirm your configuration APN Setting Select 3G Settings gt APN Setting the APN parameters are shown in the following figure 12 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual ZTEDH 3G Settings gt APN Setting Wireless Info Hetwork Select APN Setting APH Setting APN Setting Auto APN Manual APN PDP Type IP PPP PDP Setting Auto PDP Manual PDP DNS Auto DNS Manual DNS Save Setdefault Add Delete e 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 e APN APN string Dial No This dial number is used for data service connections e PDP Type Packet Data Protocol PDP Type IP is recommended unless service provider instruct others e 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 e 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
22. g San DMZ Settings DMZ Settings If you select Enable set the DMZ IP Address and then click Apply to confirm your configuration Firewall DMZ Macip Port ug System Filtering URL Filtering Port Forwarding Security DMZ Settings DMZ Settings DMZ IP Address aaa eg 192 168 5 101 Apply System Security Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 23 Eq z MF23 User Manual You can configure system firewall to protect AP or router from being attacking Select Firewall gt System Security the system security setting is shown in the following figure Firewall gt 5ystem Security Macip Port a 2 Filtering URL Fitering Port Forwarding DMZ De Remote management Remote management via WAN Ping from WAH 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 gt New Message to enter into New Message Interface 5M5 gt NEW Message NEW Message Inbox Outbox Drafts HEW Message Content Edit the new message Click Send to send the message Click Save to save the message to Drafts Inbox Select SMS gt Inbox to enter into Inbox Interface EW Message PMMA Outbox Drafts Inbox SMS Storage Status56 60 35555 2010 01 11 16 16 27 You can make the following operation View Delete Reply Forward Delete All Outbox Select SMS gt Outbox to ent
23. 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 e 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 MATE r Notes You can not edit or delete the current default APN profile Router LAN Select Router gt LAN the LAN parameters are shown in the following figure Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 13 i EA MF23 User Manual Router gt LAN LAN Interface Setup PAdaress cr Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 00 25 5E F8 FE 64 Apply Cancel IP Address IP address for LAN interface e Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the IP address e MAC Address MAC address for the LAN interface e DHCP Type Define the DHCP type By default router is set as DHCP server e DHCP Start IP Allocate start IP address for IP pool e DHCP End IP Allocate end IP address for IP pool The DHCP End IP address should be larger than the DHCP Start IP address e DHCP Lease Time Defi
24. ne how long the leased IP address will be expired and will relocate new IP address e UPNP Enable Universal Plug and Play UPNP function or not Click Apply to confirm your configuration DHCP Clients Select Router gt DHCP Clients the DHCP clients parameters are shown in the following figure Router gt DHCP Clients an WE DHCP Clients Hostilame MAC Address IP Address 00 18 30 44 7C B1 1932 168 0 100 23 20 56 Wi Fi Settings Station list Select Wi Fi Setting gt Station List the wireless network stations are shown in the following figure 14 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION MF23 User Manual Eq z Wi Fi Setting Station List Station List Basic Advanced Security WPS Wireless Hetwork Station MAC Address Basic Select Wi Fi Setting gt Basic the wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure Wi Fi Sekting gt Basic Station List Basic Advanced Security WPS Wireless Network Wi Fi On Off 6 Enable Disable Hetwork Mode 1ib gin Mixed Mode v Broadcast Hetwork Name SSID 0 Enable O Disable AP Isolation O Enable Disable BSSID 00 0C 45 30 50 E8 Frequency Channel 2437 MHz Channel 6 Wireless Distribution System WwDS WDS Mode Disable hd HT Physical Mode Extension Channel e Wi Fi On Off Enable Wi Fi or not Network Mode If all of the wireless devices connect wi
25. nserted correctly and the lift the phone off the hook 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 Remove any electrical appliance which is too close to the hook 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 Put the phone on hook and try again If you are connected the hook 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 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
26. phony Network e PUK PIN Unlocking Key e RSSI Radio Signal Strength Indicator e RF Radio Frequency e SIP Session Initiated Protocol e UPnP Universal Plug and Play e U SIM Subscriber Identification Module e WCDMA Wideband CDMA Code Division Multiple Access e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy e WLAN Wireless LAN e WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access PreShared Key Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 32
27. r 4 Internet Access The router does not require any drivers and 1t 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 e The U SIM card is installed e The Ethernet cable is connected properly The POWER light is on e The 3G light is on e The PPP light is on Web browser requirement It 1s suggested that you use one of these web browsers to connect to the internet IE 6 0 or above e Firefox 2 0 e 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 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 8 MF23 User Manual Welcome to ZTE MF23 goahead WEBSERVER C Save Copyright E 2010 ZTE All rights reserved Click Login to log in the rout
28. r explosive products being processed e 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 e Do not attempt to dismantle the router There are no user serviceable parts e 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 e Do not place objects on top of the router This may lead to overheating of the device e The device must be placed in ventilation environment for use e Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices e Do not allow children to play with the router or charger e Keep the length of the cable between the router and the phone less than 10 meters e 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 e Use the router within the temperature range of 10 C 55 C and the storage temperature range is 20 C 65 C The humidity range is 5 95 e Do not use your router during a thunderstorm Remove th
29. th this router in the same transmission mode performance will be improved by choosing the appropriate wireless mode e 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 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 15 LTE z MF23 User Manual AP Isolation When Enabled is selected each of your wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other e BSSID MAC address of the Wi Fi e Frequency Channel Choose the appropriate channel to optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network e 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 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 If you select Disable WDS is disabled Repeater Mode 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
30. ual l Fay Quick Setup Security Configuration Add encryption to your wireless network to prevent Unauthorized traffic monitoring and access Mo Encryption Your wireless network is open to everyone without authentication and encryption and this option is not recommended Wireless Equivalent Privacy vWEP It is a 64 bit or 120 bit encryption method with user configurable fixed keys Wi Fi Protected Access VWPA It is a 256 bit encryption method with keys changing automatically WPAS It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 602 111 standard WPA Encryption Algorithm TKIP AES TKIP 4ES WPA Fre Shared Key Enter the Pre Shared key as a plain text 435 pass phrase of at least O characters Key Rotation Interval Specify the key update interval in seconds Enter O to disable the update function You d better set more than 59 Network Key Enter 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for a 64 bit key enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for a 129 bit key Encryption Mode Encryption Mode NO ENCRYPTION e 6 Show all the configurations and then click Apply to complete If you want to modify please click Back The figure 1s only for your reference as shown below Quick Setup gt Configuration as Follows Profile Hame APH Setting manual Hame SSID ZTE Wireless Network SSID Broadcast enable Encryption Mode NO ENCRYPTION Back Apply ZTE ap WAN
31. with a phone cable RJ11 Connecting to Computer Connect your computer to the LAN interface with an Ethernet cable RJ45 Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 5 ITE z MF23 User Manual BEITE r 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 y 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 amp POWER indicator should be lit on MOTE r 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 1s 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 stati
32. y 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 e WPA Algorithm TKIP AES or AUTO e Pass phrase You can input hexadecimal digits up to 64 characters or input ASCII characters choose a length of 63 characters or less e 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 gt WPS the WPS configuration is shown in the following figure Wi Fi Sekking WPS Station List Basic Advanced Security APS WPS Config Select Enable click Apply the WPS settings are shown in the following figure Confidential and Proprietary Information of ZTE CORPORATION 19 I Eq z MF23 User Manual Wi Fi Setting gt WPS Station List Basic Advanced Security O WSO WFS Config Apply WPS Summary a CdS AP PIN 31664400 Reset UE WPS Progress ECO e Apply WPS Status W
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