ZTE MC888 Pro 5G CPE Router User Guide

ZTE MC888 Pro 5G CPE Router

Prepare

• A valid nano-SIM card.
• View the label on your device to get the default information. The following figure is for your reference only.

Insert the nano-SIM Card

• Open the slot cover at the bottom of the device and insert the nano-SIM card.

Power on Your Device

• Connect the power adapter to your device and then your device will be powered on and connect to the Internet automatically.

Access the Internet

• Wi-Fi: Get the default WLAN SSID and WLAN key (password) on the label and connect to the Wi-Fi network with your mobile device, and then access the Internet.
• NFC: Your device supports the NFC function. When you bring your NFC- supported phone and the device together, follow the instructions on your phone to connect to the Wi-Fi network without entering the password and then access the Internet.
  • NOTES:
  • This function is only supported by Android phones.
  • The distance between your phone and the device should be less than 5 cm.
  • Network cable (RJ45): Connect with the computer via port WAN/ LAN1 or LAN2 and access the Internet.

Change Your Device Settings

You can change the device settings from ZTELink APP or logging in to the 5G CPE web page

ZTELink:

1. Scan the barcode or Search ZTELink in the Play Store or App store and download the app.
2. Click Manager Routers in the app and input Website Password in the label.
3. You can add parental control policy and block the connected units through Connected menu or change configuration of the device through Toolkit Menu.

Web Interface:

1. View the label on your device to get the default Device Manager Website IP address (http://192.168.32.1) and Website Password.
2. Launch your Internet browser and enter the Device Manager Website IP address (http://192.168.32.1) in the address bar.
3. Open the Web Interface login page and Input the Website Password and then click Login.
4. After the 5G CPE web page is opened, you can change the Wi-Fi SSID, password or other settings.
   • NOTE: Play Store is from Android, App Store is from iOS.

Indicator Lights and Interfaces

1.| POWER| White on: Power is on and external power supply is working normally.
Off: Power is off.
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2.| WIFI| White on:

• Wi-Fi works normally.

• Mesh network works normally.

White blinking (slowly): WPS is activating. White blinking (fast): The mesh network function is enabled and the mesh network is being created.

Off: Wi-Fi is off.

3.| NETWORK| Red on: The device is in error status.

• The device is not registered to the mobile network.

• There is no nano-SIM card inserted.

• There is no network service available. Blue on: The device is registered to the 4G/3G mobile network.

White on: The device is registered to the 5G

mobile network.

4.| WPS key| •      Press this key to activate the WPS function.

•      Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to activate the mesh function.

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5.| NFC area| Put your phone here and connect to the Wi-Fi

network without entering the password.

6.| LAN ports| WAN/LAN1 port: Connect to the WAN in Cable Broadband Mode or connect to a PC.
LAN2 port: Connect to a PC.
7.| Power port| Connect to the power adapter.
8.| nano-SIM card slot and reset hole| Insert your nano-SIM card.

Reset hole: Press and hold for about 3 seconds to restore your device to the factory settings.

Troubleshooting

Internet Related Problems

settings.

•     Please wait 1~ 2 minutes for the device to initialize.

•     Check your network indicators.

The download or upload speed is very slow.| The speed is dependent on signal strength. Check your signal strength and network type.
I cannot visit the 5G CPE web page.| •     Enter the correct IP address. You can view the label on your device to get the default IP address.

•     Only use one network adapter in your PC.

•     Do not use any proxy server.

I cannot establish a Wi-Fi connection between my device and the client.| • Make sure the Wi-Fi function is active.

•     Refresh the network list and select the correct SSID.

•     Check the IP address to make sure your client can obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties.

•     Type the correct network key (Wi-Fi password)

when you connect to the device.

Others

and the default password of the 5G CPE web page, please check the label on the device.

•     If you have changed the passwords and forgotten them, you need to restore the

device to the factory default settings.

Getting More Help

You can get more help by:

• Sending an email to mobile@zte.com.cn. (ZTE mobile devices global help center). We are responding within 24 hours in the working days helps you.
• Our response would be in English, but we also support your questions by Swedish and other local languages, we will forward those mails to local technical engineers.
• Visiting https://www.ztedevices.com.

LEGAL INFORMATION

• Copyright © 2023 ZTE CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
• No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced, translated or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.

Notice

• ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.

Disclaimer

• Images and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the actual product. Content in this guide may differ from the actual product or software.

Trademarks

• ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of ZTE Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• Version No.: R1.0

Warning and Notice

Safety Precautions

• Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the device away from TV set, radio, and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference.
• The device may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using it.
• Please keep yourself at least 20 centimeters away from your device.
• Do not use your device in dangerous environments such as oil terminals or chemical factories where explosive gases or explosive products are being processed.
• Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by ZTE. Unauthorized accessories may affect the device’s performance, damage the device or cause danger to you.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the device. There are no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not allow the device or accessories to come into contact with liquid or moisture at any time. Do not immerse the device in any liquid.
• Do not place objects on top of the device. This may lead to overheating of the device.
• The device must be placed in a well-ventilated environment for use.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices.
• Do not allow children to play with the device or power adapter.
• The device is for indoor use only. Do not use the device outside.
• For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Cleaning and Maintaining

• Use an antistatic cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers as these could damage the plastic case. Turn off your device before you clean it.
• Use the device within the temperature range of -20°C ~ +55°C, and the storage temperature range is -40°C ~ +70°C. The humidity range is 5%~95%.
• Do not use your device during a thunderstorm. Remove the mains power pack from the wall socket.

Limited Warranty

This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused by:

1. Reasonable abrasion.
2. End users’ failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance instructions or procedures.
3. End users’ mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation, disassembly, storage, servicing or operation of the product.
4. Modifications or repairs not provided by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual.
5. Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accidents, and actions of third parties or other events outside ZTE’s reasonable control.
6. Usage of third-party products or usage in conjunction with third party products if such defects are due to the combined usage.
7. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage intended for the product.
   • End users have no right to reject or return the product, or receive a refund for the product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.
   • This warranty is end users’ sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for defective or nonconforming items and is instead of all other warranties expressed, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law.

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 this product, no matter whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.

RF Exposure

• This equipment complies with CE radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Specification

This radio equipment operates with the following frequency bands and maximum radio-frequency power.
NOTE:

• All ZTE products are compliant with these power limits required by the European Union. Frequency bands supported by the product vary by model.
• UMTS BAND 1/2/5/8: 23 dBm
• LTE BAND 1/3/5/7/8/20/28/40/42/43: 23 dBm
• LTE BAND 38: 22.5 dBm
• 5G SA&NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n77/n78: 22.5 dBm
• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax: 2.4GHz Band < 20 dBm
• 5 GHz Band < 23 dBm

CE Caution (Proper Use)

• As described in this guide, your device can be used only in the right location. If possible, please do not touch the antenna area on your device.

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

****| 1.    When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU.

2.    All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3.    The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

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For this product’s recycling information based on the WEEE directive, please send an e-mail to weee@zte.com.cn.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Hereby, ZTE Corporation declares that the radio equipment type MC888 Pro complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://certification.ztedevices.com.
• The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.

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Compliance of Directive 2009/125/EC
The product meets the requirement of Directive 2009/125/EC and is compliant with its COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013. For more information, please visit https://certification. ztedevices.com.

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