ZTE ZXA10 F660 router is a modern network equipment necessary for connecting to the worldwide information network via fiber optic line (GPON technology). In terms of its functionality, it is both an ONT terminal and a Wi-Fi router, capable of distributing the Internet both via an Ethernet cable and using wireless communication with the end device.
In addition to the standard capabilities of the zxa10 f660 router, it also provides IP telephony function and the ability to create a local Web server based on the router.
And this article presents step-by-step instruction on setting up the zte zxa10 f660 router from MGTS, and also discusses some of the subtleties of connecting this device.
ZTE zxa10 f660 router: technical specifications and design features
The gpon ont zxhn f660 router is an economical mobile Wi-Fi transmitter with a main operating frequency of 2.4 GHz.
The functionality of the router provides data transfer speeds via Wi-Fi up to 300 Mbit/s, while the device supports up to 4 SSIDs with simultaneous connection 128 users per network.
The zte f660 router also supports WPS mode, so the device can be used to expand the WiFi zone of another router.
On the back of the router are located:
- - standard LAN connectors for connecting devices to the zxa10 f660 via an Ethernet cable;
- - two POTS connectors for implementing the IP telephony function (for connecting an RJ-11 telephone cable);
- - two USB connectors for connecting external media (including for updating the device firmware and organizing a local Web server);
- - POWER connector for connecting a power adapter;
- - buttons to turn on/off the WLAN and WPS functions;
- - RESET button to reset the router settings to factory settings;
- - router on/off button.
The GPON connector for connecting the fiber optic cable provided by the provider can be located either on the back or on the side panel of the zte f660 router.
Connecting a zte f660 modem
1. Connect the power supply (supplied with the device) into a 220V electrical outlet, and its plug into the socket provided for it on the rear panel.
2. Connect the optical cable with the green plug to the intended port, and its other end to the socket.
3. Insert the plug of the patch cord (Ethernet cable) into one of the four LAN sockets, and its other end into the connector network card the computer from which you will enter the settings of the MGTS gpon zte zxa10 f660 router.
When you connect the router to the PC, the indicator corresponding to the active LAN connector should light up on the front panel of the device. If this does not happen, it is recommended on this computer.
How to configure zxa10 f660 router?
Connection, testing and configuration of optical communications are usually carried out by specialists from the communications service provider.
If you install optical fiber yourself zte modem f660, then call the provider’s service department, ask to set up the equipment and follow the specialist’s instructions.
Router zte zxa10 f660: WiFi setup
1. Launch any Internet browser installed on your computer and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
In the field that appears, enter the login: admin, password: admin and enter the configuration interface of your device.
2. A menu with tabs will appear in the window that opens: “Status”, “Network”, “Security”, “Application”, “Administration”.
3. Go to the “network” tab, the “WLAN” submenu and its “Basic” submenu.
In the “Wireless RF Mode” column, select the “Enabled” option.
- - Next, “Mode” must be set to “Mixed802.11b+g+n” mode.
- - “Country/Region” - “Russia”.
- - “Chanel” - “Auto”.
- - “Transmitting power” - “100%”.
4. Click the “Submit” button, then go to the “Multi-SSID Settings” subsection.
In the “Choose SSID” column, select “SSID1”.
- - Check the “Enable SSID” checkbox (Check that this checkbox is unchecked in other SSIDs).
- - Come up with a name for your network and enter it in the “SSID Name” field.
5. Click the “Submit” button again and go to the “Security” subsection.
- Here in “Choose SSID” select the first option.
- - Set “Authentication type” to WPA2-PSK.
- - Create a password Wi-Fi networks and enter it in the “WPA Passphrase” field.
The password must be unique and contain at least 8 Latin characters. It is not recommended to set standard and easy-to-guess passwords (for example, your home address) to avoid unauthorized connections to your WiFi network.
How to change the password for the MGTS zte f660 router?
To set a unique administrator password used to enter the settings of the MGTS gpon zte zxa10 f660 router, go to the “Administration” menu and the “User Management” submenu.
- Switch “User Right” to “Administrator”.
Enter Old Password in the “Old Password” field, and a new password in the “New Password” and “Confirm Password” fields.
It is also recommended to disable the WPS function before using the zte f660 router. To do this, press the corresponding button on the back of the device.
4G/ WiFi router The ZTE MF90 is quite extraordinary for 2015-2016 (it was then that the modem first appeared on the “mass” market), but at the same time, a high-quality device that satisfies the basic requirements for the functionality and mobility of a router.
It should be noted right away that the device is “locked” to work with the Beeline operator, and is sold mainly through the sales offices of this provider.
ZTE mf90 router specifications: review and specifications
For a fairly reasonable price (around three thousand rubles), Chinese developers have provided high-quality mobile router with competitive characteristics.
1. Data transfer rate:
- - with “LTE FDD” up to 100 Mbit/s – when receiving, and up to 50 Mbit/s – when transmitting;
- - with “DC-HSPA+” up to 42 Mbit/s – reception, and up to 5.76 Mbit/s – transmission;
- - with “EDGE/GPRS” up to 236 Kbit/s.
2. Supports micro SD memory cards up to 32 GB.
3. Lithium-ion battery 2300 mAh.
These characteristics fully ensure comfortable surfing on the Internet: the battery allows you to freely use all the benefits of the Internet for 6-8 hours.
Zte mf90 router: indicators and connectors
Due to its mobility, the router had to “sacrifice” the indicator part.
There are only three indicators on the front of the device:
- - "Battery charge". When the indicator lights up or flashes red, you need to charge the battery. If the light flashes green, the battery is charging (the charge level is not lower than average or the battery is fully charged).
- - “Network signal level”. The indicator is constantly “on” red - there is no signal, or “USIM” is not installed. “On” in green - registration in the 2G/3G network, “blinking” in green - the router is connected to the network and data is being transferred, if the indicator is “on” in blue, this means that the device is connected to the 4G network.
- - « WiFi network" If the indicator “blinks” blue, the wireless network is turned on; if it is “on,” then “WPS” is turned on.
Below the indicator panel are the “Power” and “WPS” buttons, which are also designed to enable or disable wireless network(when pressed once), but if you hold the button for 5 seconds, the “WPS” mode will turn on.
On the side there are two connectors for connecting 2 additional antennas and a “mini-USB” connector - for synchronizing with a computer or connecting a charger.
Inside the case there are two slots for the battery: one for “USIM”, the second for “microSD”. And on the opposite side of the router - relative to the side buttons - there is a recess with a “Reset” button (i.e. reset to factory settings).
How to connect a zte mf90 modem yourself?
The procedure for connecting the zte mf90 router is as follows:
Open the cover and insert it into the corresponding “USIM” slot of the Beeline operator.
- - Pay attention to the sticker inside the case, which indicates the “SSID” of the wireless network (indicated in the format MF90_XXXXXX, where x is a unique number assigned to each device) and password. Remember them - this data will be useful to you in the future.
- - Install battery and close the lid.
- - Use the “Power” button to turn on the device (the corresponding indicators will light up) and connect the router and computer with a “USB cable”.
- - Search for available wireless networks (based on the “SSID” name obtained above) and connect to the network by entering the password.
- - Next, enter 129.168.0.1 or m.home in the address bar of the browser (the default password is “admin”).
To change the password to enter the settings of the zte mf90 router, use the “Management” section. Here you can also configure the energy saving mode, the USIM pin code and the settings for sending SMS messages.
How to set up an Internet connection on a zte mf90 router?
Internet access is configured through the router interface.
The first step is to “Activate the starting balance”:
Open the “Service Management” section;
In the drop-down menu, select “Activate starting balance”;
Click the "Activate" button.
If payment will be made using Beeline payment cards, in the “Service Management” section, select “Payment Card Activation” and enter the digital card code (without using spaces or hyphens).
You can also use the “Request funds from another subscriber” service: in the same section, select “Ask money from another subscriber”, enter his phone number without the eight and click “Send”. All you have to do is wait for payment. But you should not abuse this service, as there is a limit - you can send a request no more than 5 times a day.
To complete the settings, you only need to click on the “Connect” button and select one of the connection modes:
- - if you select “Automatic”, then when you turn on the device will independently connect to the Internet;
- - if you set it to “Manual”, then to gain access to the Internet every time you turn on the device you will need to visit the web interface.
How to set up wifi on zte mf90 router?
To set up a wireless network, go to the “WiFi” section and do the following:
- - enter the name of the network in the “Network name (SSID)” line;
- - check the “Enable” box in the “Transfer network name (SSID)” line;
- - “Network encryption type” leave “WPA-PSK” - “WPA2-PSK”;
- - in the “Password” line, enter the security key to connect to the network being created;
- - in the “Maximum connections” line, set the maximum number of devices that will use this network(but no more than 10).
In the “Firewall” section, you can configure filtering and port forwarding, as well as enable and disable “UpnP/DMZ”.
The “Router” section allows you to change the “IP address” of the router, get acquainted with its “mac-address” and configure the “DHCP server”.
In the “WiFi Internet” section you can configure and use “mf90” as a repeater.
In summary, the 4G/WiFi router ZTE “MF90” is an excellent mobile option at a relatively low price, opening up extensive opportunities for web surfing in transport, at work or in any other places where the use of standard routers is unacceptable.
Unlocking Beeline router zte mf90
Unlocking (unlocking) the ZTE MF90 router, and, in principle, all other routers tied to the same provider, is not a difficult task, but it requires attention (and a basic understanding of where everything is on the computer).
1. First, download and unpack the firmware that allows you to unlock your zte mf90. Finding it will not be difficult: with any request like “How to unlock the MF90 router”, many options will appear where you can download this very archive.
4. Now you need to put the router into diagnostic mode. Go to "http://m.home/goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY".
Please note that the diagnostic mode is a temporary setting, so do not hesitate and immediately proceed to the next step.
5. New equipment with the name “ZTE Mobile Broadband DiagnosticsPort” will appear in the “Device Manager” - open the “Ports” section and remember which port is assigned to COM4 or COM13.
6. Place the file with “.bin” resolution from the downloaded archive in the root of the “C:” drive.
8. Disconnect and reboot the router.
Finally, you can use any convenient binding checking utility to check whether your router is unlocked or not.
Modern smartphones can no longer be imagined without their functionality, most of which is based on access to the World Wide Web. Owners of ZTE gadgets often encounter a problem when the device does not see Wi-Fi and refuses to connect to Wi-Fi. The worst that can happen is the wi-fi module fails, but this is far from the only scenario. There are also simpler faults, in this article we will look at them, in addition, here you will find tips that may be useful in solving the problem.
If we take into account the statistics, then most often the reason is incorrect setting the phone or router itself, let's start with them.
Router
This is especially true for those who are trying to connect to the Internet for the first time on a new smartphone. Usually, when you first connect, the router sets up an automatic configuration, which is modified by a wizard sent to you by your provider. It is impossible to exclude the possibility that this specialist did not uncheck the “deny connection to other devices” box. The menu can also contain the names of gadgets that have access. All this must be checked to correct the error.
you can find detailed instructions to your router model on the official website of the developer or on thematic blogs, now there are plenty of them. Enter the appropriate query into the search bar of your browser and select the most suitable site. When you are convinced that the problem is not with this device at all, feel free to move on to the next tip.
First, about banal, but at the same time popular errors, go to the menu and look:
- Have you activated wi-fi?
- Is airplane mode turned on?
- Is the correct internet name selected?
- Is the password entered correct?
- Is data transfer via SIM allowed?
This is indeed a list of the most pressing issues in this case; excluding these reasons, we can safely talk about a module failure. Follow the further instructions and you will complete the task in a matter of minutes.
- Click on the gear icon.
- Find a section
- Move the slider to “on” mode.
- Click on the section and select the name of your Internet from the list of found options.
- Click on it and in the window that appears, click the “delete” button.
- Search available connections connect to your modem again and again.
- Retype your password. Wait until the download completes. If an error appears, try to restart your smartphone, and if this does not work, read on.
- Turn off airplane mode, it's very easy. Swipe your finger across the screen from top to bottom and a list of available actions will appear. Here you will see the function you are looking for, deactivate it and that’s it.
Then you can restart the phone system again, it should work.
Software glitch
Lastly, read the instructions on hard rebooting and resetting settings; these manipulations help in almost all incomprehensible situations with system problems.
- Press two physical buttons simultaneously, “on” and “+”, aka volume up.
- Wait a few seconds until the indicators light up.
- Remove your fingers and wait for the green robot to appear.
- The recovery process will take a few minutes, after which the gadget will reboot.
That's all, enter all the necessary data as when you turned it on for the first time, including Wi-Fi.
- Go to the flagship menu and follow - “restore and reset” - “reset all settings” - “ok”, everything else is the same as in the previous tip.
