Do you have a question about the MF79U and is the answer not in the manual?
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Mikhail
April 24, 2025
Hello! I need help. I bought a ZTE 79U SMART modem
I enter the admin password. I log into modem management and the session expires immediately. Management is impossible. What to do? How can I disable auto-lock
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Getting to Know Your Device Appearance The following figure is for your reference only. 1. Device cap 2. Front cover 3. Indicator light 4. Reset hole Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore your device. 5. micro-SIM card slot 6.
NOTE: microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Getting to Know Your Device Indicator Light Indicator Status Description The device is in error status. The device is not registered to the mobile network. There is no micro-SIM card inserted.
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transferred. The device is registered to Blue solid the 4G//LTE network. The device is connected to Blue the 4G/LTE network and blinking data is being transferred. Blue WPS is active. blinking Blue solid Wi-Fi is active. LED off Wi-Fi is off.
Getting to Know Your Device Connection Scenarios The device uses your micro-SIM card to access the Internet. It allows multiple clients to surf on the Internet at the same time. The following figure is for your reference only.
Installing Your Device 1. Open the front cover. 2. Install a micro-SIM card to the micro-SIM card slot. WARNING! Your modem does not support SIM cards and nano-SIM cards. To avoid damage to the modem, do not use those cards or any card holders.
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3. Install a microSDHC card to the microSDHC card slot. 4. Close the front cover.
Connecting to Your Device Using USB Connector Insert the device into your computer’s USB port securely. The operating system automatically detects and identifies your device and starts the installation wizard. NOTE: If the system does not automatically launch installation, you can click the device installation icon in My Computer >...
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automatically. 3. Select the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of your device, and click Connect. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary, and click OK. NOTE: Refer to the chapter Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password. 5.
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Getting to Know the Wi-Fi SSID and Password You can view the label on the device to get the default Wi-Fi SSID and password.
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Logging in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Page 1. Ensure that the connection between your device and the client device is correct. 2. Launch the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://ufi.ztedevice.com in the address bar. 3. Enter the password to log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page.
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Changing Wi-Fi SSID Password 1. Log in to the 4G Mobile Hotspot configuration page. 2. Select Wi-Fi Settings > Main SSID. 3. Change the Network Name (SSID) or the Password. 4. Click Apply.
Accessing the Internet After a client device is successfully connected to your device, you can access the Internet in Automatic or Manual. The default mode is Automatic. Mode Operation Automatic Your device is automatically connected to the Internet, and you can surf on the Internet through the client.
Configuring Your PC The following procedure describes how to configure the Internet Protocol in Windows for your Wi-Fi connection. 1. Right-click Network and select Properties. 2. Select Change adapter settings. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click Properties.
Warning and Notice To the Users • If inadequately shielded, some electronic devices, for example, the electronic system of vehicles, may be affected by the electromagnetic interference caused by the device. Consult the manufacturers of such devices before using the device if necessary. •...
End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, storage, servicing or operation of the product. Modifications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
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, no matter whether or not ZTE...
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.
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action When you insert Install the software manually. the device into Please installation your computer’s program in the path of My USB port, the Computer > ZTEMODEM. operating If the driver of your device is system cannot abnormal, reinstall the software.
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Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action client Ensure that your micro-SIM card is connected to available. device Change the location and find a cannot place with good signal. access Check the settings of the WAN Internet. connection mode. Contact with your service provider and confirm your APN settings.
FCC Regulations: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States. During SAR testing, this device is set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no separation, and near the body with the separation of 5 mm.
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RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: SRQ-MF79U. For this device, the highest reported SAR value for near the body is 0.95 W/kg.
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Do you have a question about the MF79U and is the answer not in the manual?
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Hello! I need help. I bought a ZTE 79U SMART modem I enter the admin password. I log into modem management and the session expires immediately. Management is impossible. What to do? How can I disable auto-lock v41055979