IN Lately There are more and more varieties of the ZTE MF90 mobile router and the methods for unlocking them also differ. Therefore, we decided to divide them into separate products and write detailed instructions for each of them. So, in this moment on the site we have articles: and most likely you will immediately have a question, the title of this article indicates the MTS 831FT model and you already have a similar article, the difference is the fact that previously to unlock you only needed to have a modem and we could order an unlock code using the manufacturer’s database, but with the change in the dollar exchange rate, the price of the product kept growing, so we expect that unlocking the ZTE MF90 (MTS 831FT) mobile router using the MF90 Reader Tool will be more affordable for you.
We will split this article into two parts:
1. Using the MF90 Reader Tool;
2. Purchasing a code and unlocking a mobile router.
1. Using the MF90 Reader Tool
1.1 Install the ZTE drivers from the included one.
2.3. Immediately after payment, you will have access to a form to fill out, in which you must indicate:
Address Email(email);
- Modem model;
- IMEI;
- Encrypted;
- Contact number;
2.3.1 If the form does not appear, for example, you did not click on the “Return to the seller” link, then you should have a letter in your mail with the subject: "Oplata.Info: purchasing on the Plati.Ru platform", this letter contains a link to the purchased product. By following this link you will see a form to fill out.
2.4. Fill out the form carefully and without errors. Click the "Submit" button.
2.5. Wait for the order to be completed (5 minutes - 24 hours, but usually it takes 30 minutes), the code will be sent to the EMAIL specified during purchase.
2.6. Insert a SIM card from a “foreign” operator and turn on 4G Wi-Fi router MTS 831FT (ZTE MF90).
2.7. After turning it on, you need to log into the modem’s Web interface at 192.168.0.1. If you are prompted for a login/password, the default is admin/admin.
2.8. When prompted “Enter the network unlock code,” carefully enter the code you received from us.
2.9. On this ZTE unlock MF90 (MTS 831FT) using the MF90 Reader Tool utility is completed.
p.s. If for some reason you were unable to read the IMEI and Encrypted Block from the router, using the MF90 Reader Tool program, you will not be able to obtain the unlock code for your device. Be careful!
Visual video: ZTE MF90 (MTS 831FT) Unlocking a mobile router
4G WiFi Router ZTE MF90 from Beeline is convenient solution For home use when connected to the Internet via 4G. It ensures reliable operation of multiple devices.
The 4G LTE standard allows for asynchronous data exchange through a connection to the Beeline cellular operator at fairly high speeds: up to 100 Mbit/s for reception and up to 50 Mbit/s for data transmission. These speeds are provided with a good radio signal level cellular communications. Client devices are connected to the router using wireless network, working according to the 802.11b, g, n standard. Almost all Wi-Fi devices support it.
Thanks to its small dimensions, comparable to the size of an average smartphone, and light weight (only about 150 grams), the device from Beeline is optimal for connecting to the 4G network while traveling. A convenient option of ZTE MF90 is the ability to connect external antennas technology-enabled wireless connection MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output). This allows you to increase the speed, quality and range of the router and use it as a stationary device for connecting to the Internet. Another small addition makes the router convenient for group work: the ZTE MF90 device supports microSD installation, which allows you to make it a shared storage for data, music or video files.
If there is no high-quality signal in the 4G standard, the ZTE MF90 router can transmit data using 3G and 2G standards.
Characteristics
The router has optimal technical characteristics for home use.
It operates in the following standard ranges:
- digital standard mobile transmission GSM information;
- high speed LTE FDD standard
- universal standard UMTS.
- Most high speed for the 4G LTE FDD standard: it reaches 100 / 50 Mbit/s in asynchronous mode (reception / transmission).
- The speed of DC-HSPA+ is somewhat lower: the limits are 42 / 6 Mbit/s when transmitting information.
- The speed of EDGE/GPRS is the lowest: it is only 236 Kbps.
The ZTE MF90 WIFI router allows you to support up to 10 user connections over the network. This is more than enough for home use.
MicroSD support allows you to install a memory card up to 32 GB. It is possible to directly connect in access point mode to computers on which operating systems are installed Microsoft systems Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 or Apple Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.8.
Settings
Getting started self-configuration 4G router, you need to take into account an important recommendation from Beeline. Do not make changes to your profile settings unless absolutely necessary. Entering incorrect parameters into the profile settings may result in your router not being able to connect to the Internet.
Installed SIM card and microSD in the same way as in a regular smartphone. Connection to control the device is possible both via a USB connector and via a web interface. When you connect the device to a computer USB input, installation of the control will automatically begin. software. It is not recommended to disconnect the USB connection during the installation of the router management program.
To connect to the device via a wireless network, you must remember the WiFi network SSID and password. This information is located under the back cover of the device.
To connect your computer to the router, you need to configure the wireless connection settings to automatically allocate an IP address to the user. The next step is to connect to the device’s control console via a browser at one of two addresses http://m.home/ or http://192.168.0.1.
Let's look at the basic settings that may be useful when using the device.
When you connect to the router for the first time, you must remember to change the administrator access password. The default password on all devices is “admin”. You need to change it by inventing your own to prevent unauthorized people from accessing the device.
The control panel provides the ability to perform routine operations related to reflecting the balance status and replenishing the account.
If you do not want to visit Web pages every time you connect to the network, you need to change the connection parameters. The default option is Manual. By switching the mode to “Automatic”, you bypass the connection settings page.
If you need to access the Internet far from the network coverage area mobile operator Beeline, you should select the option “Connect to the Internet while roaming” in the settings. This will give you the opportunity to connect through another mobile provider.
If you use a Beeline SIM card with a tariff that is not included in the “home” group Mobile Internet", be prepared for problems. It is possible that the access points upon connection will not match the settings for this tariff. The default APN is the line home.beeline.ru. On others tariff plans you will have to use the APN setting: line internet.beeline.ru to select the appropriate profile.
Control
It was mentioned above that it is possible to select the connection frequencies of wifi devices. Through the web-based control console, the desired frequency with the required channel bandwidth is selected. If one frequency is overloaded by other devices, you can switch to another.
Changing the frequency is sometimes useful if you have many WiFi devices in your home.
Once you install the SD card, you can configure access to it. On the control panel, access is established via a USB connection or general access via HTTP protocol. You can also protect the card by setting it to read-only mode.
The ZTE MF90 has a useful option for economical use of battery power if there is no 220 V voltage source at hand. If client devices are close, you can set the “short wifi radius” parameter. In this operating mode, the signal power is reduced and the main energy consumer - the radio antenna - is switched to an economical operating mode. If for the “small radius” we select a short transition time to standby mode, then autonomous operation The device can reach 2-3 days without recharging. IN normal mode The battery charge lasts for one day.
This time we will talk about the 4G router model zte mf90 produced by the Chinese high-tech corporation of the same name. In Russian spaces, this router is designed to access the Internet from the Beeline network. It has a SIM card with fairly standard characteristics and is advertised with might and main in the stores of the mentioned mobile operator.
The cost of the device is not too much for your pocket: 2500 rubles - an amount quite affordable for anyone. Among the advantages of the zte mf90, one should note the relatively high reliability of the connection and the battery large capacity, and among the disadvantages is the lack of a clear on-screen interface.
We will be mainly interested in the possibility zte firmware mf90 for any operator, but we will also pay some attention to other issues related to this device.
Main characteristics of the router:
- Standard miniSIM card.
- Allows the installation of cards with a memory capacity of 32 GB (microSD type).
- Battery with a capacity of 2,300 mAh.
All this is absolutely enough for continuous surfing or downloading files for 4-7 hours. Up to 10 users can be connected to the device simultaneously. There is no combined operating mode.
Prospects for the device on the market
The noticeable drop in demand for routers is quite understandable and is caused by the very rational behavior of the domestic consumer. Smartphone models are changing with kaleidoscopic speed, which is why our fellow citizens are collecting quite a large amount of obsolete equipment that can easily be used for wireless Internet connections. An old smartphone is perfect for this purpose. Instead of throwing it away or selling it for pennies, it is better to turn it into a router that is completely normal in its characteristics.
This trend does not play into the hands of the popularity of routers, so their developers have to get out by adding additional functionality to their devices and increasing the degree of reliability of their operation. This also applies to the model we are considering. It is not for nothing that the list of options for the zte mf90 includes a repeater mode and Wi-Fi with a frequency of 5 GHz. Still, a specialized device is a specialized device.
It is difficult to explain why the developers of the zte mf90 limited themselves to only the simplest LED indication, and did not build a full-fledged screen into the router. Most likely, they were guided by some internal impulse. Or they were driven by an exaggerated craving for minimalism in aesthetics.
Device controls
The course taken towards minimalism is fully compensated by the presence of a web-based management interface that provides access to all the necessary settings. The list of router controls available directly from the case comes down to a few points:
The router's on/off button responds to two types of presses: “short” and “slow”. A short click on the button wakes the device from sleep mode. Holding the button down a little longer will turn the device on or off. According to the default setting, the router goes into hibernation ten minutes after the user ceases activity.
There are three LED indicators on board: battery charge level, cellular network availability and a Wi-Fi indicator. The state of the router depending on the behavior of the indicator is explained in the figure below:
There are usually no special problems with remembering these modes. If the network user does not like this kind of “Morse code,” then he can use the zte mf90 web interface. There all the information is presented in a more visual form.
Why is unlocking needed?
Why do you need router firmware? Such, for example, as the zte mf90. Everything is explained very simply: if your router is “locked” to a specific operator (in our case, Beeline), then it is not possible to use it on the network of another operator. I would like to.
It would be even better if the networks of all operators became available. In addition, some new firmware allows you to improve the quality of the device or access previously inaccessible functionality.
Ultimately, we are talking about changing the control microprogram of the processor built into the gadget. This procedure is not fundamentally different from the same exact procedures on other equipment. Perhaps some minor nuances. You will learn how to flash zte mf90 in the next part of our presentation.
How to do it?
To change the “guts” of the zte mf90 to work with other operators, do the following:
- Download the MF90 driver. For example, from here: skysup.ru/files/MF90_Drivers.rar.
- We put the router into diagnostic mode using the dc-unlocker program.
- Find out the port number of the device. This can be done in Device Manager.
- Download the files diag1F4E_F0AA.bin and bckfrmDM.bin from the above source.
- We execute the commands to copy both files to the port: “copy /b FileName \\.\Port”.
- Disconnect and re-enable the router with the power off.
- For 4 unknowns that appear in the “Device Manager”, download driver 823ADB-MF90.zip.
- We find an unknown device with “MI_05” in the name.
- We slip it the driver we just downloaded.
- If the new device is recognized as “Android Composite ADB Interface”, then everything is therefore fine.
- In the window command line Type “adb devices” and check the presence of the modem in the list of devices displayed.
- To access the modem console, type “adb shell” and then: “mv /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp.bak”, after which we reboot.
Everything is ready to work with any operator. To edit zte mf90 profiles we use the web interface.
Simple instructions for unlocking a ZTE MF90 or ZTE MF90+ modem from the parent operator.
1. Connect and configure the router according to the standard instructions.
2. Open " device Manager" and check the presence of such a device in the "Network adapters" section.
3. Set up a WiFi connection to the router and connect to it.
4. Go to the web interface of the router at " http://m.home" or " http://
5. Put the router into diagnostic mode. To do this, go to the address " http://m.home/goform/goform_process?goformId=MODE_SWITCH&switchCmd=FACTORY" or " http://
If everything went well, a blank page with text will appear in the browser ("result":"FACTORY:ok")
6. Open again " device Manager"and we find three unknown devices there" ZTE LTE Technologies MSM"
7. Install the driver from this archive on each of these devices:
The drivers are located in the folder " Drivers".
If you have any problems during the installation process or you don’t know how to install them, then use these instructions: How to install drivers? .
If Windows displays a warning about installing an inappropriate/unsigned driver, answer “Install anyway.”
8. Now former unknown devices have received normal names. We find among them "ZTE Mobile Broadband Diagnostics Port"(in section "Ports (COM and LPT)") and remember the COM port number assigned to it (for example, COM9 or COM13)
9. From the same archive, extract the file " diag1F40_F0AA.bin " and place it in the root of drive "C:"
10. Launch the console (Windows command line).
11. Enter the following commands into the console by pressing “Enter” after each line:
(in the last line replace the word " COM9", 9 to your COM port number from step 8)
C: cd \ copy /b diag1F40_F0AA.bin \\.\COM9
If this step is successful, you will see this:
12. Next, switch the router to mode RNDIS+. To do this, go to the address " http://m.home/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=USB_MODE_SWITCH&usb_mode=6" or " http://
13. B Device Manager 4 (four) unknown devices with the same names should appear "ZTE Technologies MSM"(if they don’t appear right away, then we distort the USB cable). One by one, open “Properties” for each of them, go to the “Information” tab, select “Equipment ID” from the drop-down list and remember which one will have “ USB\VID_19D2&PID_1404&REV_5099&MI_06".
14. Install the ADB driver from the archive on this device (folder " ADB Driver"). After this, the device will be called " Android ADB Interface" or " Android Composite ADB Interface".
15. Now copy the folder " adb"from archive to disk root" C:" and on the command line execute the following:
C: cd \ cd adb adb shell tcpsvd -u root:root -vE 0.0.0.0 21 ftpd -w / & 
Do not close the window after completing the operations! We will still need it.
16. Now in any ftp client open " ftp http://m.home" or " ftp
://
18. Now in that command line window, simply press Ctrl+C and execute this command:
20. After starting the program, select the “unnamed” COM port in the window (it must correspond to the ZTE modem, if in doubt, open the “ZTE Mobile Broadmand Modem” properties in the Device Manager and see what COM port is there)
21. In the black terminal window that appears, enter the following two commands sequentially:
AT+ZCDRUN=8 AT+ZCDRUN=F
The result will be like this:
22. Go to the web interface of the router, select “Settings” - “Device” - “Reboot” and reboot the router. If everything worked out, the RNDIS adapter will appear in Device Manager again.
That's it now. We insert a SIM card from another operator and enjoy life.
MF90+ (unlike MF90) is very capricious in terms of working in 4G! For 4G it definitely needs the “correct” access point (APN),Also, for normal operation, you need to configure an access point for another operator in the web panel!
If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments to this article. Happy unlocking! 😉
Setting up a Chinese-made ZTE MF90 4G router raises many questions for some users. The greatest difficulties arise when it is necessary to unlock the device for adequate work with any operators. Any problem associated with this device can be resolved very quickly. You just need to read the tips presented here.
ZTE MF90 is a functional and affordable router that does not require special settings
Before us mobile router, developed by ZTE for Internet distribution. The main advantages of the device are a long-lasting battery and high reliability of the connection, especially when the initial conditions change (for example, on the road).
ZTE MF90 is designed to operate on the Beeline network; it can be found in the showrooms and offices of this operator. To connect to the World Wide Web, you will need a miniSIM SIM card. Equipment characteristics:
- capacity 2300 mAh (this is enough for four to five hours of downloading content and various programs or for 6–7 hours of surfing);
- repeater mode support;
- USB connection to view files;
- microSD card up to 32 GB;
- LED indication;
- support for LTE, UMTS, GSM standards;
- all important parameters can be seen using the web interface;
- Wi-Fi can operate in the 5 GHz band;
- The maximum speed of receiving information in EDGE/GPRS mode is 236 Kbps.
Let us add that a maximum of 10 users can simultaneously connect to the device.
Design and equipment
When sold on Beeline networks, the kit includes a battery, charger, router, connecting cable, instructions and SIM card. ZTE MF90 has small dimensions and comes in a white matte case. The main part of the internal volume is occupied by the battery.
The router has 2 control buttons. During testing, it was noticed that the power button is very sensitive and can react even from an accidental touch.
Open back cover ZTE MF90 is not difficult, move it forward a couple of millimeters. You should move in the direction of the drawn triangle (you will be able to notice it upon careful inspection).
Indication
The router has 3 indicators: cellular network, Wi-Fi and battery. You can find out about the condition by the glow mode and its color. A two-color diode can display up to 5 states, a 3-color diode can display up to 7. It is important to emphasize that the red indicator in the device begins to blink too early, indicating discharge: blinking will begin already at 20% capacity. If the Wi-Fi indicator blinks blue, it means the network is on; if it stays on, it means WPS is on.
Router firmware
This device can be used with Beeline, which is not always convenient. In order for the ZTE MF90 to become available to all operators, it must be unlocked, that is, firmware is required. Before we get down to business, we note that by doing the manipulations described below you will lose the warranty on the product.
To unlock successfully, you need to do the following:
- connect to PC via USB;
- Next, install the router driver;
- put the product into diagnostic mode, use dc-unlocker;
- select the diagnostic port number in the device manager (in the commands we indicate the COM13 port, you may have a different value;
- download the files without which you will not be able to unlock the ZTE MF90.
copy /b diag1F4E_F0AA.bin \\.\COM13
copy /b bckfrmDM.bin \\.\COM13
Disconnect the device from power, then reconnect it to the computer. Once you complete these steps correctly, you will see four new names in Device Manager. Now all that remains is to download the archive and place it on drive C.
One of the main stages in setting up a router is searching for a device with ID MI_05. You can find it if you go through the properties of all new names in the manager. The device identifier is located along the path Properties - Details. If everything is ready, you can start updating the drivers for this device. The path to the required driver is C:\823ADB\driver. The OS may protest, warning that the driver is “foreign,” but it is still important to confirm the decision.
After such manipulations you will install Android driver Composite ADB Interface, unlocking is almost done.
Setting for any SIM cards
To achieve the desired result, you will have to write a number of commands for the ZTE MF90. Go to the command line:
- Register cd /823ADB/adb.
- Enter adv devices.
- Run adb shell.
- Once in the modem console in this way, enter mv /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp /etc/init.d/zlocknetapp.bak.
- Reboot (type reboot in the console).
Results
The ZTE MF90 router has all the functions necessary for connecting and distributing the Internet. When using DC-HSPA+, information transmission can be carried out at a speed of 5.76 Mbit/s, reception - 42 Mbit/s. For LTE FDD technology, transmission rates are 50 Mbit/s, reception - 100. If we talk about the set of bands, then for our country it is considered standard.
The router is used as a point Wi-Fi access, type 4G. Information security is organized using WPA2, WPA, WEP protocols. There is also a DHCP server and router.
With these instructions, the device can be reflashed and configured to work with the desired operator. Write in the comments if you managed to unlock the device.
