Zte MF288 User manual
MF288
User Guide
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: +86-755-26779999
URL: www.ztedevice.com
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
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Copyright © 2017 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: August 09, 2017
Contents
Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 1
Appearance .................................................................................................................... 1
Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Guide .............................................................................................................. 3
Installing the nano-SIM Card and battery ..................................................................... 3
Connecting Your Device ............................................................................................... 4
Switching on Your Device ............................................................................................ 4
About nano-SIM Card ................................................................................................... 4
Internet Access .................................................................................................................. 5
Wireless Connection ..................................................................................................... 5
Accessing the Internet ................................................................................................... 6
Calling ............................................................................................................................... 7
Making a Call ................................................................................................................ 7
Three-Way Calling ........................................................................................................ 7
Call Waiting .................................................................................................................. 7
Call Forwarding ............................................................................................................ 8
Voicemail .......................................................................................................................... 9
Setup.............................................................................................................................. 9
Message Waiting ........................................................................................................... 9
Retrieving Messages ..................................................................................................... 9
WebUI Configuration ..................................................................................................... 10
Accessing the Configuration Page .............................................................................. 10
Login ........................................................................................................................... 10
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 10
Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 10
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................. 14
Router Settings ............................................................................................................ 16
Firewall ....................................................................................................................... 17
Update Management ................................................................................................... 23
Device Settings ........................................................................................................... 23
Information...................................................................................................................... 25
Detail Information ....................................................................................................... 25
Data management ........................................................................................................ 26
SMS ................................................................................................................................. 27
Operating Messages in Native .................................................................................... 27
Operating Messages in nano-SIM Card ...................................................................... 28
Warning and Notice ........................................................................................................ 29
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... 29
Cleaning and Maintaining ........................................................................................... 29
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 30
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................. 30
FCC Compliance ......................................................................................................... 30
RF Exposure ................................................................................................................ 31
RF Exposure Information.................................................................................................... 31
ISED Notice ................................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 32
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Getting Started
The device operates on UMTS/HSPA/LTE networks and supports voice and data services.
Appearance
1. Wi-Fi button Turn Wi-Fi function on or off.
2. WPS button To activate the WPS function.
3. Indicators Indicates the status of your device.
4. External antenna To strengthen signal.
5. Reset button Reset your device.
6. Power Switch Turn your device on or off.
7. USB USB storage port.
8. Phone RJ11 connector for connection to telephone.
9. Power Socket Connector for the external power supply.
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10. LAN RJ45 Ethernet connector for connection to computer.
Indicators
Indicator State Description
Power
Green steady Power on.
Green blinking Power save
Off Power off
V
oicemail
Green blinking New voicemail waiting
Off No new voicemail
Information
Green steady New information(Unread SMS & FOTA update)
Green Blinking Inbox is full
Off No new information
Wi-Fi
Green steady Wi-Fi on
Green Blinking
Active data connection or FOTA upgrading
Off Wi-Fi off
Battery
Green steady Between 100% and 11% discharging (charger not present)
Green blinking Charging (charger present)
Red steady Less than 10% discharging(charger not present)
Off
Battery not present
Network
Green steady Connected to the LTE network
Green blinking Roaming (LTE network)
Blue steady Connected to the UMTS or HSPA network
Blue blinking Roaming (UMTS or HSPA network)
Red steady
No service, limited service, no SIM Card or other abnormal
status
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Installation Guide
Installing the nano-SIM Card and battery
1. Slide the back cover and remove it
2. Install the nano-SIM Card.
WARNING!
Switch off your device before installing or replacing the nano-SIM card.
Only 4FF nano-SIM card is supported for use in this device.
To avoid damaging the device, please only use the card that is provided by your service
provider and ensure that the nano-SIM card contacts are facing down when inserting it into
the nano-SIM slot.
3. Insert the battery and close the back cover.
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Connecting Your Device
Please refer to the below picture before connecting to your device. If you want to use the
mobile network to connect to the Internet or use your land line phone, you will need to insert
your nano-SIM card first.
Switching on Your Device
Flip on the Power Switch to get started. Make sure that the phone is on the hook before you
power on.
NOTE:
Do not put anything on the top of the device. Do not stack multiple devices on top of each other
during usage.
About nano-SIM Card
Avoid handling the nano-SIM card unnecessarily. Hold the card by the edges to prevent static
damage. Keep the nano-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
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• The antennae are firmly attached to the device
• You are using the correct nano-SIM card
Internet Access
Wireless Connection
If you want to use Wi-Fi to connect to your MF288, please refer to the following steps.
1. Make sure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Please check the Wi-Fi Setting on the WebUI Configuration
page or check the Wi-Fi indicator .
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search for available wireless networks.
NOTE:
Please set the client to use DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically, and the client
will get an IP address like “192.168.0.1”.
3. Select the SSID (wireless networks name) of your device, and then click Connect.
4. Input the password, and then click OK.
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NOTE:
You may need to input a password for the Wi-Fi connection. Please check the label on your
MF288 to get the default password.
5. After a few moments, the client will connect to your MF288.
If you want to use WPS function to enable a Wi-Fi connection, please:
1. Power on your device, and enable the Wi-Fi function on your device.
2. Please check that the WPS Setting on the WebUI Configuration page in enabled.
3. Press the WPS button on your device to start the Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication
process.
4. Enable the WPS function on your client device.
5. Follow the system prompts on your client to finish the connection process.
Accessing the Internet
After the client is connected to your device successfully, you can access the Internet in
the Automatic or Manual mode. The default mode is Automatic.
Mode Operations
Automatic Your device will connect to the Internet automatically.
Manual 1. Log in the WebUI configuration page.
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