Getting Started Parts & Functions.............. 6 USIM Card................7 Setup (Windows PC) Device Recognition/Removal on Windows PC....10 A002ZT User Guide Contents Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Windows PC)....11 Connecting with Windows Dialup........13 Setup (Mac) Device Recognition/Removal on Mac....... 16 Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Mac)........16 Settings (Using WEB UI) Overview of WEB UI............20...
Keep accessories in a safe place. Read "Safety Precautions" thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions. ・A002ZT (USB modem) ・クイックスタート(Japanese) ・お願いとご注意(Japanese) Guide Usage Notes Most operation descriptions are based on default settings. Getting Started ・USB modem accommodates software updates.
Parts & Functions LED Status Lamp Lights/flashes to indicate communication activity or errors. Front/Top/Bottom LED Color Communication Activity and Pattern - Activating - Searching for network Red, lit - Saving network - Out of service area Red, flashing (rapidly and - Overheated at above 70°C evenly) - Waiting for PIN code entry...
USIM Card Open USIM Card Slot Cover USIM Card is an IC card that contains customer information including phone number. Handling USIM Card For USIM Card handling, see the following items. ・With your finger(nail) in the notch on top of the cover, pull as shown.
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Removing USIM Card Be sure USB modem is disconnected from the computer. Open USIM Card Slot Cover ・With your finger(nail) in the notch on top of the cover, pull as shown. Remove USIM Card from USIM Card Slot ・Press inward until USIM Card clicks and pops out. ・Be careful not to touch or scratch the IC chip when removing USIM Card.
Setup (Windows PC) Device Recognition/Removal on Windows PC....10 Installing/Uninstalling Driver (Windows PC)....11 Connecting with Windows Dialup........13...
Device Recognition/Removal on Device Removal (Windows) Windows PC Stop the connection, and check that data uploading/ downloading is completed before removing USB modem. Device Recognition (Windows) Turn on PC first. Stop the connection, and check that data uploading/ When connecting USB modem to a PC for the first time, downloading is completed.
Administrator Privileges Log in to an account with administrator privileges. User Account Control Once "A002ZT Hostless Modem" appears in start menu, User Account Control dialog box may appear depending driver is installed. on the settings of your operating system. Select "Yes" or "Allow"...
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Right-click start menu Apps and Features In start menu, Windows System File Explorer This PC ZTEMODEM Double-click AutoRun.exe A002ZT Hostless Modem Uninstall Uninstall Once "A002ZT Hostless Modem" appears in start menu, driver is installed. Uninstallation starts.
Change the mode using "Modem Switch Tool." Download from the URL below. https://www.ztedevices.com/jp/?soft=a002zt-tool-download Connecting with Windows Dialup Once "A002ZT Hostless Modem" no longer appears in start menu, driver is uninstalled. Turn on PC first. Click start menu Windows System...
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Networking / Sharing tab, make settings for obtained connection In properties screen, General tab, check that "Connect using" is "Modem - ZTE Proprietary USB Modem #2 (COMXX)" / "Phone number" is phone number obtained in step Checkmark "Using dialing rules,"...
Connect to Mac’s USB port. Connect to Mac’s USB port Mac should recognize USB modem within a few seconds. "ZTEMODEM" icon appears on desktop and "A002ZT Hostless Modem" folder automatically opens. Device Removal (Mac) ・ If no icon appears click ZTEMODEM.
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Language while Installing Language while installing is according to the Mac operating system settings. Change language before installation. Uninstall Enter user name and password Uninstallation starts. Close Once "A002ZT Hostless Modem" no longer appears in application folder, driver is uninstalled.
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Settings (Using WEB UI) Overview of WEB UI............20 WEB UI Layout on Computer........... 23 Connecting/Disconnecting Communication......27 Data Traffic Settings............29 Mobile Network Settings..........32 Device.................60 Checking Notifications............. 97 Checking USB Modem Information.........101 Show Support Website...........103...
If WEB UI Home Page does not appear, open it in one of the following ways. ・ Open Web browser Enter "http://web.setting" in address bar ・ Click start menu A002ZT Hostless Modem Cautions when Using WEB UI Computer settings may prevent WEB UI from appearing in these instances. ・A proxy server is set ・DNS is a setting other than "obtain automatically"...
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Logging In to WEB UI from Computer In WEB UI Home Page (Home tab), Login Login window opens.
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Enter login password Login Logout button appears at top right, and login is complete. ・Password is "admin" by default. Default Login Password For enhanced security, it is recommended to change default login password. To change login password, see "Changing Login Password for WEB UI."...
WEB UI Layout on Computer Home Page Layout Change language, log in/log out, and check connection information and data traffic volume. Item Description Main menu Switch tabs. Language Change WEB UI display language. Login/Logout Log in to, or out from, WEB UI...
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Signal level indicator: Mobile network signal level. Network carrier indicator: Name of network carrier. Network type: 4G / LTE / 3G. Connection information Time connected: Continuous communication time from start of connection. Data used: Accumulated sent/received data traffic from start of connection. Connect/Disconnect button: Connect or disconnect network manually.
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Settings Page Layout Item Description Make USB modem settings. Set the following items. - Usage Set mobile network data usage to be viewable on WEB UI, and set a maximum on traffic or the reset date. For details, see "Data Traffic Settings."...
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Mobile network signal level: (Strong) (Weak) (Out of service area) (Roaming) : 4G connected : LTE connected : 3G connected Mobile network connection: : Mobile network connection starting : Mobile network connection : Data downloading : Data uploading Status indicators : Data communication (upload/download data) : No mobile network connection : USB modem hot (more than 60°) and communication speed restricted...
Data Traffic Settings Set a notification to appear in WEB UI when mobile network data traffic reaches a maximum, and set the maximum on traffic or the reset date. Data traffic is an estimation. May differ from actual traffic volume. For actual traffic volume, enterprise contract customers should check with the network administrator or a business call center.
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Setting Maximum Traffic Set monthly data traffic volume. When data traffic exceeds the set volume, notification appears in WEB UI. ・Maximum traffic does not mean a limit on data communication. Use this volume as measure of usage. Note that data is as indicated by this function with USB modem, and does not indicate actual data volume.
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Setting Auto Reset Date Set date of month for automatically resetting accumulated data traffic. Settings tab Usage Select date for resetting Save Changes Auto reset date is set. ・Enter value between 1 and 31. ・If 31 is set, data traffic is reset at the end of the month. "Reset"...
Mobile Network Settings USB modem allows connection to the mobile network without any special settings. To change an access point (APN) before connecting, it may be necessary to create a profile for the connection. Mobile Network Settings Settable items are the following. Item Description Configure network settings.
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Setting Network Mode Set communication method (4G/LTE/3G/GSM or 4G/LTE). Settings tab Mobile Network Network Settings In "Network Mode," 4G/LTE/3G/GSM 4G/LTE Save Changes...
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Changing Network Connection Settings Set automatic connection in network connection settings to allow automatic connection. Settings tab Mobile Network Network Settings...
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In "Connection Mode," Auto Manual Save Changes Network connection changes after USB modem is restarted. ・If network does not connect automatically, exit WEB UI, remove USB modem from computer, then reconnect. ・Network does not connect automatically in these instances. - "Enter password when connecting" is ON - "Confirm user name and password when connecting"...
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Setting International Roaming Set international roaming to ON. Settings tab Mobile Network Network Settings In "International data roaming," Save Changes...
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International roaming setting changes after USB modem is restarted. ・Note that use overseas may incur high usage fees. Setting Mobile Network during International Roaming Scan mobile network manually to set during international roaming. For details, see "Scanning for Mobile Network." Notes for Overseas Use When coming to Japan from overseas, remove USB modem from computer and reconnect.
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Scanning for Mobile Network Scan for and set a mobile network. Settings tab Mobile Network Network Settings...
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In "Network Search Mode," Manual Search List of settable mobile networks appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Select mobile network Save Changes Network is set.
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Setting Connection Password Entry Require password entry for connecting to a network. Settings tab Mobile Network Connection Management In "Enter password when connecting,"...
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Enter password Save Changes Password is required for connecting to a network.
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Setting Connection Password/User Name Entry Require password/user name entry for connecting to a network. ・Not settable if profile preset in terminal is selected (commercial IPv4, etc.). Settings tab Mobile Network Connection Management...
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In "Confirm user name and password when connecting,"...
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Save Changes Password/user name is required for connecting to a network. ・Setting "Save user name and password on device" causes profile to be updated with entered user name and password for successful connection. However, not saved if profile type is set to "PC profile." ・Setting "Confirm user name and password when connecting"...
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Setting Profile Type Set profile type. Settable items are the following. Item Description Local profile Set profile in terminal. PC profile Set profile in computer. Settings tab Mobile Network Select profile type Save Changes Profile type is set. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts.
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Creating Profile To add/change APN of a connection, set the following items and create a profile. An in-terminal profile can be created. Use profile creation tool to create a computer profile. For details, contact the enterprise administrator. Item Description Current Profile Show current profile.
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Add New Screen for creating new profile appears. Set each item Save Changes New profile is created, and screen returns to profile management. Name of created profile appears in "Profile" pulldown menu. Select to change profile content to created profile.
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Editing Profile Edit in-terminal profile so it is same as created profile. In default profile, only DNS setting can be edited. Profile used for current connection cannot be edited. Settings tab Mobile Network Select profile name Edit...
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Enter each item Save Changes Edited information appears.
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Deleting Profile Delete profile created as in-terminal profile. Default initial profile cannot be deleted. Settings tab Mobile Network Select profile name Delete...
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Profile is deleted. USIM PIN PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a code to prevent unauthorized use. ・Enable PIN authentication to require PIN entry in WEB UI to use USB modem after connecting it to a computer. ・Incorrectly entering PIN code three consecutive times activates PIN Lock. PUK Code is required to unlock it. For details on PUK, see Customer Service.
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PIN Authentication Set PIN authentication. USIM PIN is "9999" by default. Settings tab Mobile Network USIM Card In "Desired Action," check Enable Save Changes Enter PIN code PIN entry is required in WEB UI after connecting USB modem to a computer.
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Canceling PIN Authentication Settings tab Mobile Network USIM Card In "Desired Action," check Disable Save Changes Enter PIN code...
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Performing PIN Authentication After connecting USB modem to a computer and trying to access WEB UI, "USIM card is PIN-locked. Please login and unlock PIN." prompt appears. In prompt, WEB UI Home tab before login appears. Login Entry screen for login password appears.
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Enter password Login Entry screen for PIN code appears. Enter four- to eight-digit PIN Apply WEB UI Home tab after login appears.
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Changing PIN Code Change the PIN to any four- to eight-digit number if required. First enable PIN authentication to change PIN code. Settings tab Mobile Network USIM Card In "Desired Action," Change PIN Code entry box for changing PIN Code appears.
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Set each item Save Changes PIN code is changed.
Device Check USB modem device information and change login password for WEB UI. Set software update. Set auto-software updating to On to automatically update when updates available. If set to OFF, USB modem checks for updates but does not download automatically. Device Settable items are the following.
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Changing Login Password for WEB UI Change password for logging in to WEB UI. ・Enter a 4- to 32-character login password using any of the following characters. - 1-byte numbers: 0 - 9 - 1-byte alphabet: a - z, A - Z - 1-byte symbols: !#$*+,-.%:=?@[]^_{|}~ ・For enhanced security, it is recommended to change login password regularly.
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Setting Auto-Software Update Make settings for software updates. Set auto-software update to ON to automatically update software. If set to OFF, USB modem checks updates but does not update automatically. Settings tab Device Software Update Save Changes Auto-software update downloading switches ON/OFF.
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Updating Software Settings tab Device Software Update Manual update USB modem checks for the latest software. If latest software is available, software is updated. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen prompts. ・If software being used is the latest, "The latest version." appears. Software Updates Packet communication charges are not applied for software update.
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Viewing/Managing Connection History View/manage connection history. History lists profile name at time of connection, start/end times, upload/download data volumes, etc. Note that data is as indicated by this function with USB modem, and does not indicate actual data volume. Settings tab Device Connection History Connection history is listed.
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LAN (DHCP) Settings Set function for assigning IP addresses to computer connected to USB modem. Settable items are the following. Item Description IP address Set USB modem private address. Subnet Mask Set subnet mask. Set whether packets from VPN client with private IP address within the LAN pass to the VPN Passthrough Internet.
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Set each item Save Changes Confirmation appears. USB modem reboots and DHCP is set.
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NAT Timer Settings Set how long to maintain a TCP session when there is no transmission, and how long to maintain a UDP state management when there is not transmission. Settings tab Device NAT Timer Enter time Save Changes NAT Timer settings are saved. ・Enter value between 30 and 86400 seconds.
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Firewall Settings Set firewall function. Settable items are the following. Item Description Firewall Switch Set whether to use firewall function. Set whether to use IP Address Filter function. IP Address Filtering For details, see "Setting IP Address and Port Filtering" and "Canceling IP Address and Port Filtering."...
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In "Firewall," Save Changes Firewall is enabled, and IP address filtering, port mapping, and WAN Ping are available. ・Enabling firewall does not enable IP address filtering, port mapping, and WAN Ping at the same time. ・Disabling firewall also disables IP address filtering, port mapping, and WAN Ping.
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Setting IP Address and Port Filtering Set whether to apply rules and allow transmissions from Internet through firewall, based on sender/receiver addresses. Settable items are the following. Item Description Set source IP address to apply rules; specify IP address from IP addresses used on LAN. Use Source IP Address wildcard.
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In "IP Address Filtering," Blacklist Whitelist Save Changes ・ Select , then select filtering to create.
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Rule settings for filtering appear. Enter each item Save Set rules are saved and filtering is set. ・To set an IPv6 address, enter a prefix at the end of the IP address. ・ If type is "Whitelist," and status is Disconnect , the set IP address is filtered, and connection is rejected.
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Canceling IP Address and Port Filtering Settings tab Device Firewall In IP address filtering list, Delete...
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Setting Port Mapping Set a virtual server for accessing a specified device inside LAN via the Internet. Settable items are the following. Item Description Name Name of virtual server. Set source port number. WAN Port An empty number or a range cannot be set. Set LAN device IP address to make available as a server.
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Enter each item Save Set rules are saved and port mapping is set. ・ Set status to to apply port mapping to settings. Set status to to not apply port mapping.
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Canceling Port Mapping Settings tab Device Firewall In port mapping list, Delete Settings are deleted.
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Setting Ping from WAN Set whether to respond to WAN ping. Note that network environment may block pinging. Settings tab Device Firewall ・See "Firewall Settings" and enable firewall before making settings. In "Ping From WAN Filter," Save Changes Response to ping from WAN is enabled.
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DMZ Settings Set specified device inside LAN as DMZ host isolated from other devices. Settable items are the following. Item Description DMZ Setting Select whether to set DMZ host. IP address Set IP address for DMZ host. Settings tab Device DMZ Setting...
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Enter IP address Save Changes DMZ host settings are applied.
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Domain Name Filter Settings Make filter settings to limit access to specific websites by computer connected to USB modem. Settings tab Device Domain Filter Save Changes...
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Enter each item Save Domain name filtering is set. ・ If Deny is selected in the filtering mode, websites to block are set to the filter list. If Permit is selected, websites to allow access to are set to the filter list. ・Enter domain names in FQDN format without omitting host name, domain name, subdomain name, etc.
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Releasing Domain Name Filtering Settings tab Device Domain Filter In filter list, Delete...
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Setting UPnP Set UPnP for using UPnP-compatible peripheral devices, audio visual devices, appliances, and UPnP-compatible applications such as messenger software. Settings tab Device Customization...
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In "UPnP Settings," Save Changes UPnP is set.
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Out of Service Area Notification Set whether to show notification on the browser when USB modem is out of network service area. ・When enabled, message appears in browser of computer or other device indicating communication is unavailable. Settings tab Device Customization...
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In Out of Service Notification "Notification Settings," Save Changes Notification setting is complete.
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SPI Setting Set whether to block access from external networks other than with firewall settings. Settings tab Device Customization...
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In SPI "SPI Settings," Save Changes SPI setting is complete.
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Auto-Start Web UI Setting Set whether to start up the WEB UI when a computer connects. Settings tab Device Customization...
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In "Auto-start Web UI," Save Changes Auto-start Web UI setting is complete. ・ In the next instances, the WEB UI starts up even if "Auto-start Web UI" is ・"Connection Mode" is Auto and "Enter password when connecting" is ON ・"Connection Mode" is Auto and "Confirm user name and password when connecting"...
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Resetting USB Modem Restore USB modem settings to their factory defaults. ・All settings are restored except contents in USIM Card. Settings tab Device All Reset All Reset Confirmation appears.
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USB modem reboots to its default settings.
Checking Notifications If a notification arrives while using the WEB UI, a message appears. View notifications in the Notifications tab. Notifications arrive only when connected via a computer, etc. to the Internet. If the software version is 1.0.18 or later, notifications arrive only from specific senders. Checking Notifications Notifications tab...
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Select notification to check Information appears in pop-up screen. ・ If pop-up appears for new notification, click Check notification Close Close pop-up screen.
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Selecting and Deleting Notifications Notifications tab Checkmark notifications to delete ・Checkmark checkbox in headings line to select all.
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Delete Selected Selected notifications are deleted.
Checking USB Modem Information Checking USB Modem Information Check the following device information such as software version. Item Description Phone Number Phone number saved to USIM Card. Current APN Current APN. IMEI USB modem serial number. LAN Domain USB modem LAN domain. LAN IP Address Set LAN device IP address to make available as a server.
Show Support Website Show Support Website View customer support and user guide support website. In Home Page, Support Website Select item "Customer Support"/" User Guide" websites appear.
Debris on USIM Card (particularly on IC chip) may Confirm that the following are shown prevent recognition. Clean it with a soft cloth. ・Before driver installation: "ZTE USB SCSI CD-ROM USB Device" in "DVD/CD-ROM drives," "USB Mass Storage Check that special USIM Card for USB modem is being Device"...
For UPnP compatible applications, enable UPnP. Item Description Start WEB UI, Settings Device Product Name A002ZT Customization In "UPnP," "UPnP Settings" to Approx. 34 mm (H) x 96 mm (W) x 14 mm Save Changes Dimensions Weight Approx. 47 g Interface USB 2.0...
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Material List TDD-LTE (incl. AXGP): B41: Uplink 2496 to 2690 MHz, downlink 2496 to 2690 MHz Parts Materials/Finishing B42: Uplink 3400 to 3600 MHz, downlink 3400 to 3600 MHz USB Modem: FDD-LTE: Outer Case B1: Uplink 1920 to 1980 MHz, downlink (Front / PC/coating 2110 to 2170 MHz...
Warranty & Service Customer Service For application or service information, call SoftBank Technical Warranty Support Center. ・Warranty is for 1 year from date of purchase. SoftBank Customer Support ・Repair may be made free of charge under the terms of free repair.
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............112 General Notes..............118 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information for this Product................119...
Safety Precautions A002ZT, USIM Card, USB Extension Cable (ZEDAY1) (Common) Read safety precautions before using USB modem. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. Labels & Symbols Do not use, store, or leave where heat reaches These indications show degree of risk from improper use.
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Do not drop, step on, throw, or otherwise Do not use damaged equipment. subject to strong force, impact, or vibration. May cause fire, burns, injury, etc. May cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. Do not place on unstable surface (wobbling Do not allow anything conductive (metal, pencil table, uneven surface, etc.).
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A002ZT Do not allow water or other liquid (beverage, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), anything metal, or anything flammable in USIM Card Slot in USB modem. Do not throw into a fire or apply heat. In addition, insert USIM Card into correct May cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
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Power off any PC that USB modem is connected to or remove USB modem from PC near Do not hold and swing USB modem by strap, electronic devices that use precision control or etc. faint signals. Not doing so may cause injury or other accident. Radio waves may cause electronic devices to malfunction or may adversely affect their operation.
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USB Extension Cable (ZEDAY1) Do not touch USB Extension Cable or terminals with wet hands. May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc. Do not use USB Extension Cable if cord is damaged. May cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc. Wipe off any dust on terminals. Using while dusty may cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
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USB Modem Use & Electronic Medical Equipment If splashed with water or other liquid (beverage, sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.), remove USB Extension Cable from USB modem immediately. Splashing can cause short-circuiting, causing fire, burns, Persons with an implanted pacemaker or electric shock, etc.
General Notes General Use ・SoftBank 4G Service can be used with dedicated models For Safety only. ・A network connection that supports a flat-rate plan is preset on USB modem beforehand (at time of shipping). ・Do not disassemble, modify or solder. May cause fire, injury, Appropriate access points conduct bandwidth controls via electric shock or malfunction.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This Product (for Japan) European RF Exposure Information This data communication device [A002ZT] is compliant with Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is Japanese technical regulations* and international guidelines designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves for exposure to radio waves.
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The standards Product Type: USB Modem include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the Model No: A002ZT, MF863 safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. Product Description: USB Modem The exposure standard for wireless handsets employs a unit of Software version: BD_A002ZTV0.0.0B03...
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PCBA process experiment center, ZTE Corporation This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer: ZTE Corporation ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech, Industrial Park, Nanshan District,Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P.R.China Authorised person signing for the company: Yan Wende Chief Quality Officer of ZTE Corporation ...
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Checking Notifications............. 97 Checking USB Modem Information.........101 Connecting/Disconnecting Communication......27 Connecting with Windows Dialup........13 Customer Service............109 D A002ZT User Guide Index Data Traffic Settings............29 Device.................60 Device Recognition/Removal on Mac....... 16 Device Recognition/Removal on Windows PC....10 G General Notes..............118 I...
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W Warranty & Service............109 WEB UI Layout on Computer........... 23...
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