User Guide [UG template version 16a] Boost_ZTE_MF920VS_ug_en_030117_d1]
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide............................................................................................................................ 2 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2 Additional Information ............
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................................ 34 Re-Boost ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Copyright Information .......................................................................................................................... 35 Index.............................................................................
Getting Started The following set of topics will introduce you to your Hotspot, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the screen, and get you started with basic Hotspot operations.
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new hotspot. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new ZTE Warp Connect. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your hotspot. Before Using Your Hotspot Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your hotspot thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
● Note that connection speeds may drop or connections may be disabled depending on line traffic or connection environments. Trademarks ● ZTE and ZTE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZTE Corporation in China/other countries. Copyright © 2017 ZTE Corporation. All rights reserved. ● Microsoft Windows Operating System is indicated in its abbreviated form as Windows.
Set Up Your Hotspot The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your hotspot and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your hotspot’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your hotspot's layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Hotspot Layout The following illustration outlines your hotspot’s primary external features and keys. Part Description 1.
● When the screen is off, press to wake up the screen. ● When the screen is on, press to access the options menu. 6. FUNC key 7. Power key Press and hold to turn on or off your Hotspot. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the hotspot. Icons Icon Description Network signal strength Network type Roaming status.
Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charging/micro-USB jack on the left side of your hotspot. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 4. After charging, disconnect the hotspot from the charger. Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the USB cable from the phone and the AC adapter. ZTE Warp Connect and AC Adapter Becoming Warm or Hot Your hotspot and the AC adapter may become warm while charging.
2. Insert the large end of the USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the hotspot and the computer. nano-SIM Card The nano-SIM card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information. Your hotspot’s nano-SIM card is preinstalled and should only be accessed if directed by a customer service representative. Handling a nao-SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a nano-SIM card.
Insert nano-SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a nano-SIM card. Remember to power off your hotspot before inserting a SIM card. Note: Your hotspot’s nano-SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only. 1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole on the nano-SIM card tray on the right side of the hotspot. 2. Place the nano-SIM card on the tray and then carefully slide the tray back into place. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward.
Turn Your Hotspot Off ■ Press and hold the Power key to turn the hotspot off. Your hotspot will power off. Activation and Service Before using your hotspot, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your hotspot’s serial number (MEID), printed on a label located on the back of your hotspot. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help. Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan Set up your Boost Mobile account. 1.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your hotspot. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your hotspot’s basic operations. Device Installation The ZTE Warp Connect works with your wireless service provider’s cellular network. Put the ZTE Warp Connect in a place where there is a strong signal from a signal tower, typically near a window or outside wall. Wi-Fi (WLAN) Overview Below are some basics of your hotspot's Wi-Fi (WLAN) function.
● Your hotspot supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows Wi-Fi connection settings to be easily configured on any WPS-compliant device. ● Enter Wi-Fi router's SSID and WPA keys to connect non-WPS-compliant Wi-Fi devices. These settings should be performed when the device is connected the first time to another Wi-Fi device. Thereafter, simply activate Wi-Fi (WLAN) to automatically connect your hotspot the Wi-Fi (WLAN) device.
3. Click the Login at the top right of the page and then enter the Web UI password (the default password is password). 4. Click Login to access the Web UI. Web UI Window Explore the options available through the device's Web UI window. 1. Connect your hotspot to an external device via a Wi-Fi connection or a direct USB connection. 2. Launch a browser and access the Web UI by entering http://192.168.128.1 or http://myhotspot in the address bar. The Web UI launches and displays the main window.
Item Description 1. Status Indicators Indicate your device's status. 2. Language and Logout Select language and Log in/out Web UI. 3. Tab Show the configuration list for your device. 4. Menus Show the menu of the corresponding configuration. 5. Settings Area Show the detailed settings for corresponding menu. Home Check current stratus of network connection and data usage on the Home page.
Set Access Permissions Control user's ability to access main or guest Wi-Fi. Changing this status will immediately update the status of devices listed ability to access Wi-Fi from this device, even if they have the password. 1. Click Connected Device > Access Permissions. 2. Select an access status and then click Save Changes. Settings Tab Set your hotspot, including Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Device and Advance Router. Wi-Fi Basic Settings Set the basic Wi-Fi settings for your hotspot.
1. Click Settings > Wi-Fi > Basic to display the basic wireless network parameters. Wi-Fi Broadcast Isolation: Enable or disable this function. If On is selected, the devices connected to the Wi-Fi SSID will be unable to communicate with each other. Wi-Fi Name: Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the name for your wireless local area network (WLAN). Wi-Fi Password: Enter the Wi-Fi password.
Authentication Method: The authentication methods are described below. Mode Description OPEN Authentication and encryption won't be performed. There are risks that private info will be intercepted or network will be used by unauthorized individuals. WPA2-PSK It is the securer version of WPA with implementation of the 802.11i standard. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Apply both the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK scheme. Encryption Method: Select an encryption method from the drop-down list.
TCP NAT Timer: Set TCP NAT time. UDP NAT Timer: Set UDP NAT time. 802.11 Mode: Select an 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. Frequency Bandwidth: Select a frequency bandwidth from the drop-down list. Wi-Fi Channel: Select a Wi-Fi channel from the drop-down list. 2. Click Save Changes to save your settings. WPS Settings You can enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by PIN (PIN Code) or PBC (push-button) mode on this page.
3. Press the KUNC key and select WPS to active the WPS function. 4. Please press the "next" button on the Client WPS UI. After a few seconds the client can access the WLAN, and the result will be shown in the Client WPS UI. Mobile Network Settings Manage your mobile network settings. Mobile Settings 1. Select Settings > Mobile Network > Mobile Settings. The Mobile Settings page is shown in the following figure. Mobile data: Turn on or off mobile data.
To add a new APN, follow the steps below: 1. Click Add to access the following page. 2. Enter the related parameters as described in the following table. Parameters Description Active Profile Name Type the profile name. APN Type the APN string. User Name User name is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is established Password Password is used to obtain authentication from the ISP when the connection is established.
PDP Type Choose a PDP type from the drop-down list, IPv4 / IPv6 / IPv4&IPv6. Authentication Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) provides a simple method without encryption for the peer to establish its identity using a 2-way handshake. Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is used to periodically verify the identity of the peer using a 3-way handshake. 3. Click Save to add the new APN.
Factory Reset: Click Factory Reset to reset the modem to the factory default value. Clear Programming: Click Renew Device to clear all account information. Data Profile: Click View Edit Data Profile to view and edit your Data Profile information. Device Settings Set sleep mode, manage account password, update software, back up, restore and check system log. Preferences 1. Select Settings > Device > Sleep Mode, you can set the battery timeout on this page.
Timeout on battery: Select a timeout time from the drop-down list. 2. Click Save Changes to save your settings. Web Interface 1. Select Settings > Device > Web Interface. You can manage your account password on this page. Current Password: Enter the current password, New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm New Password: Enter the new password again. 2. Click Save Changes to save your settings.
Software Update ■ Select Settings > Device > Software Update. You can update the software on this page. Backup and Restore ■ Select Settings > Device > Backup and Restore to access menus to back up your hotspot settings to your computer, restore from the backup and restore your hotspot to its factory default settings.
To back up your device settings to your computer, follow the steps below: 1. Click Backup now. 2. Click Save on the pop-up window. 3. Choose a location on your computer to save the backup file. 4. Click Save. To restore from the backup, follow the steps below: 1. Click Select File to select the backup file in your computer. 2. Click Restore now. 3. To restore your device to its factory default settings, click Restore factory default.
System logs ■ Select Settings > Device > System logs, click Download logs to download the system logs on this page. Advanced Router Settings Set LAN settings, Firewall and Customization. LAN Settings 1. Select Settings > Advanced Router > LAN Settings, the router information is shown in the following figure.
IP Address: IP address for LAN interface. Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. VPN passthrough: VPN passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels to pass through your hotspot’s firewall. DHCP Server: Enable or disable DHCP Server function. DHCP IP Pool: Allocate begin and end IP address for IP pool. DHCP Lease Time: Define how long the leased IP address will be expired. The new IP address will be relocated after the IP address is expired.
IP Address Filtering To set IP Address Filtering rules, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the IP Address Filtering. 2. Click Add. 3. Enter the related parameters as described in the following table. Parameters Description LAN IP Address Enter the LAN IP address. LAN Port Set the LAN port. WAN IP Address Enter the WAN IP address.
WAN Port Set the WAN port. Protocol Set which protocol will be used for filtering. Status Set how to handle the packet if it matches with the rule. 4. Click Save Changes to add the new filtering rule. Portmapping To set portmapping rules, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the Portmapping. 2. Click Add. 3. Enter the related parameters as described in the following table. Parameters Description Name Enter a name for the rule. WAN Port Set the WAN port. LAN IP Address Enter the LAN IP address.
About Show your hotspot's connection information, firmware information, WWAN information, Wi-Fi details and device information. 1. Launch the Web UI on your connected device. See Web UI Overview for details. 2. Click the About tab to view the available options.
Note: You can also save this information to your computer by clicking Save to file. Support Obtain support information on this interface. 1. Launch the Web UI on your connected device. See Web UI Overview for details. 2. Click the Support tab to view the available options.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover troubleshooting tips, hotspot specifications, and how to contact Boost and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your hotspot, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common hotspot issues. Check Here First Question: Unable to connect via Wi-Fi (WLAN) Answer 1: Check whether the hotspot is properly connected to the computer or other external device.
Question: Transmission fails quickly. Answer 1: Make sure that the hotspot is properly connected to PC or other device via Wi-Fi or micro USB cable. If connected via micro USB cable, disconnect from both the hotspot and the PC or other device and reconnect. Answer 2: Signal reception might be poor. Check transmission where signal reception is good. Answer 3: Restart the hotspot. Answer 4: Check the hotspot battery level. If battery level is low, charge with AC adapter or with PC via micro USB cable.
Answer 1: The connection method may have been changed. Check connection mode on the hotspot display. Answer 2: Restart the hotspot. Specifications The following tables list your phone’s and battery’s specifications. Hardware Specifications Item Description Dimensions 4.16 x 2.51 x 0.57 in. Weight Approx. 3.9 oz. Main Display Size 1,4” in.
● Check your minutes. ● Re-Boost (add money to your account). ● Change plans. ● And more. ® From Your Computer ■ Visit boostmobile.com, click My Account, and log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN. From Any Other Phone ■ Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848). Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account.
Index Activation, 9 Back Key, 4 Package Contents, 2 Power Off, 8 Power On, 8 Turn Device Off, 8 Turn Device On, 8 Web UI Overview, 11 Window, 12 Wi-Fi Activate, 11 Overview, 10 WLAN Activate, 11 Overview, 10 Index 36
