ZLT X21 5G Indoor Data Terminal: User Manual & Installation Instructions

The ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal is a versatile and powerful device that converts cellular network data into Wi-Fi and wired network port data. It features support for NR(SA&NSA) and LTE, 4 gigabit LAN ports, and 2.4G+5G dual-band Wi-Fi hotspot (AP), making it ideal for home or business scenarios that require rapid deployment of communication networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. This user manual and installation instructions provide detailed information on the technical specifications, installation instructions, and configuration of the data terminal. Users are advised to read the manual carefully and keep it for backup after reading it. The manual also includes important attention points such as not installing the USIM card live and avoiding electrostatic damage to the card when taking it out. The manual provides a comprehensive guide to the data terminal’s appearance interface introduction, operational instructions, and configuration of data terminals. Users can access the internet by connecting the data terminal to a computer using RJ45 standard network cable or Wi-Fi without any driver. The manual also includes information on the device’s readiness and configuration, primary and secondary menu, and description of the content status of harmful substances in the product.

ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal

Thank you for choosing our 5G wireless data terminal products. In order to make you better use the data terminal, please read this manual carefully and keep it for backup after reading it.
Our company reserves the right to modify the technical parameters and specifications of this manual. Any misprints and discrepancies with the latest information will be promptly corrected. All changes are made without prior notice and the company reserves the right of final interpretation.

ZLT X21 is a high-performance 5G indoor data terminal that supports NR(SA&NSA) and LTE, converts cellular network data into Wi-Fi and wired network port data, supports 4 gigabit LAN ports, and supports 2.4G+5G dual-band Wi-Fi hotspot (AP). It is suitable for home or business scenarios that require rapid deployment of communication networks, Wi-Fi hotspots.

Main technical indicators of products

• Operating temperature : 0℃~40℃
• Relative humidity :5%~95%
• Power: input AC 100 V~240 V,50Hz~60 Hz Output DC 12V/1.5A
• Size:117mm117mm188.8mm
• Weight: 580g
• Uplink and downlink rate: 5G DL 2Gbps, UL 1Gbps (Theoretical value and actual rate are subject to operator configuration)

Installation instructions

1. Take out the wireless data terminal and install the USIM card into the slot according to the direction marked on the data terminal. When the “click” sound is heard, the USIM card is installed in place.
2. Use RJ45 standard network cable to connect the LAN port and computer of the data terminal.
3. Connect the external power outlet and data terminal with the power adapter, press the switch and turn on the data terminal automatically. About 1~2 minutes later, the data terminal completes initialization.
4. Place the data terminal in a flat place.

Attention :

1. Do not install USIM card live.
2. When take the USIM card, do not touch the metal contact surface to avoid electrostatic damage to the card.

About the data terminals

This data terminal can work under 4G (LTE)/5G NR network, and can connect the data terminal to the Internet through Wi-Fi or network port.

Appearance Interface Introduction

power
Power jack| Power interface, connected to the particular power adapter.| Be sure to use the particular power adapter, using another adapter may cause damage to the device or other hazards.
RESET| Reset key, long press 7 seconds to restore factory settings| Restore factory settings will clear all user settings parameters, please be careful.
LAN1~LAN4| Ethernet interface, used to connect computers and other devices.| The LED flashes when connected.
SIM| USIM card interface, please insert the USIM card correctly in the identification direction.| Do not unplug the USIM card when power on.

Indicator

SIGNAL

|

OFF

| No signal (signal values can also be viewed through the data terminal configuration

page)

Red light flashing| SIM card not identified
Red| Poor signal quality
Yellow| Normal signal quality
Green| Good signal quality

POWER

| OFF| Foreign power exception,

data terminal closed

On| Normal external power, data

terminal open

4G| OFF| 4G unregistered network
Blue| 4G Registered Network
5G| OFF| 5G unregistered network
Blue| 5G Registered Network

Access to the Internet
The data terminal supports connecting the computer RJ45 a standard network cable or WLAN wireless without any driver. Support Windows XP、Windows 7、Windows 8、MAC OS、Linux、Android and other operating systems.

Data terminal readiness
Before accessing the internet, please check the following options:

• USIM card valid and correctly inserted into data terminal
• Power indicator light
• Signal indicator light, preferably green
• 4G or 5G indicator lights, blue

Data terminal readiness
Before accessing the internet, please check the following options:

• USIM card valid and correctly inserted into data terminal
• Power indicator light
• Signal indicator light, preferably green
• 4G or 5G indicator lights, blue

Connecting Computers
The data terminal and computer can be connected by RJ45 standard network cable or by Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connection, SSID and Wi-Fi password information please check the sticker at the bottom of the data terminal. The SSID and Wi-Fi passwords of each data terminal are unique. Either way to connect, set the computer address acquisition mode to “automatically get the IP address “.

Access data terminal
After the computer gets the IP address, enter “192.168.0.1” in the browser and enter the user name and password to access the data terminal configuration page. The default user name of the data terminal is “admin” password is “admin”. The login data terminal configuration page recommends using any of the following browsers:

• IE 7.0 or above
• Firefox 3.0 or above
• Safari 4.0 or above
• Opera 10.0 or above
• Chrome 10.0 or above

Configuration of data terminals
When configuring the data terminal, make sure the data terminal works properly and the computer is connected to the data terminal. Then log in to the data terminal configuration page for configuration. Data terminal configuration page parameters should be carefully configured according to operator recommendations, improper configuration may lead to unable to access the Internet. Press “reset” key to restore factory settings.

Primar y menu| Secondary menu| Operational instructions
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Home

Page

| Network

State

| Can check WAN wireless information

and network parameters. Check signal

| Information| strength and network IP.
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System Status

| WAN status information| View mobile network information and IP addresses obtained under various

APN.

DHCP| View LAN side DCHP status and

connection device list

2.4G Wi-Fi

status

| View 2.4G Wi-Fi Network and User

Information

5G Wi-Fi

status

| View 5G Wi-Fi network information and

user information

Device

Information

| View device running status, memory

usage, etc.

Internet Function

| Mobile network

configuration

| Set up network mode, flight mode, data switch, PLMN scanning, etc.

APN

| Set APN parameters. This need to be set according to the requirements of the Operator, changes may lead to no access to the network. Default settings

are recommended.

SIM card

function

| Setting PIN codes

Wi-Fi Settings

|

2.4 G Wi-Fi Settings

|

Turn on/off Wi-Fi function, change Wi-Fi SSID, broadcast mode, password, encryption, etc.

2.4G Wi-Fi

Advanced Settings

| Change channel, max users, bandwidth, b/g/n protocol, etc.

The channel number is the channel currently used by the router, it is not recommended to change it, in case it

may lead to abnormal Wi-Fi work.

| 5G Wi-Fi

Settings

| Turn on/off Wi-Fi function, change Wi-Fi SSID, broadcast mode, password,

encryption, etc.

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5G Wi-Fi

Advanced Settings

| Change channel, max users, bandwidth, a/n/ac protocol, etc.

The channel number is the channel currently used by the router, it is not recommended to change it, in case it

may lead to abnormal Wi-Fi work.

WPS Settings| Can enable/disable WPS PIN/PBC from

here;

Device Settings

| DHCP

Settings

| Set DCHP parameters, for example, gateway, IP address pool, DNS, lease

time, etc.

Routing Configuratio

n

|

Set parameters of static routing

Firewall

|

Filtering Rules

|

Configure DMZ, Port Mapping, Filter Rules (Port filter, IP-Port filter, MAC filter, URL filter), IP MAC banding, ACL firewall, etc.

Manage ment

|

System Settings

| Change password: modify the password of the login terminal configuration page.

Restore factory setting: restore terminal to factory setting state.

Time setting: set terminal system time.

System Log| System logs to record device operations.
Export Log| Reserved for internal troubleshot.
| System Upgrade| Upgrade system files, need professional operation.
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Network Tools| Ping, Trace function.
Restart|

Description of the content status of harmful substances in the product

Description of Environmental Marking

According to the relevant regulations of the State Law “Measures for the Control and Management of Pollution of Electronic Information Products “, this product adopts the pollution control mark of electronic information products in the national industry standard” SJ/T11364-2006 requirements for the pollution control of electronic information products “, which indicates that the product contains certain toxic and harmful substances or elements; the figure in the middle of the figure indicates the environmental protection life of the electronic information product in years; and the outer circle of the figure consists of a circular circle with arrow lines indicating that the electronic information product can be recycled.

Name and content of toxic and harmful substances or elements in the product

Alloy components

inside body

|

O

|

O

|

O

|

O

|

O

|

O

Cable               and

components

| X| O| O| O| O| O
PCB| X| O| O| O| O| O
Power adapter| X| O| O| O| O| O
Antenna| O| O| O| O| O| O
The O： indicates that the content of the toxic and harmful substances in all homogeneous materials of the component is below the limit specified in the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.

The X： indicates that the content of the toxic and harmful substance in at least one homogeneous material of the component exceeds the limit specified in the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.

Note: the components of this product containing toxic substances or elements cannot be completely replaced by toxic and harmful substances or elements due to the global level of technological development, but toxic and harmful substances only occupy the extremely small content of this product. And in line with the National Electronic Information products pollution control measures long-term use will not harm the human body,

please feel free to use.

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.

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.

Caution! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SPECIFICATION

rate are subject to operator configuration)

FAQS

What is the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

The ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal is a versatile and powerful device that converts cellular network data into Wi-Fi and wired network port data. It features support for NR(SA&NSA) and LTE, 4 gigabit LAN ports, and 2.4G+5G dual-band Wi-Fi hotspot (AP), making it ideal for home or business scenarios that require rapid deployment of communication networks and Wi-Fi hotspots.

What are the technical specifications of the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

The main technical indicators of the product are:

• Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃
• Relative humidity: 5%~95%
• Power: input AC 100 V~240 V,50Hz~60 Hz Output DC 12V/1.5A
• Size: 117mm117mm188.8mm
• Weight: 580g
• Uplink and downlink rate: 5G DL 2Gbps, UL 1Gbps (Theoretical value and actual rate are subject to operator configuration)

How do I install the USIM card in the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

Take out the wireless data terminal and install the USIM card into the slot according to the direction marked on the data terminal. When the “click” sound is heard, the USIM card is installed in place. Do not install USIM card live. When taking out the USIM card, do not touch the metal contact surface to avoid electrostatic damage to the card.

How do I connect my computer to the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

The data terminal and computer can be connected by RJ45 standard network cable or by Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connection, SSID and Wi-Fi password information please check the sticker at the bottom of the data terminal. The SSID and Wi-Fi passwords of each data terminal are unique. Either way to connect, set the computer address acquisition mode to “automatically get the IP address “.

How do I access the internet using the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

The data terminal supports connecting the computer RJ45 a standard network cable or WLAN wireless without any driver. Before accessing the internet, please check the following options: – USIM card valid and correctly inserted into data terminal – Power indicator light – Signal indicator light, preferably green – 4G or 5G indicator lights, blue

How do I configure the ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal?

When configuring the data terminal, make sure the data terminal works properly and the computer is connected to the data terminal. Then log in to the data terminal configuration page for configuration. Data terminal configuration page parameters should be carefully configured according to operator recommendations, improper configuration may lead to unable to access the Internet. Press “reset” key to restore factory settings.

What browsers are recommended for accessing the data terminal configuration page?

The login data terminal configuration page recommends using any of the following browsers: – IE 7.0 or above – Firefox 3.0 or above – Safari 4.0 or above – Opera 10.0 or above – Chrome 10.0 or above

What is the description of the content status of harmful substances in the product?

The ZLT X21 High-Performance 5G Indoor Data Terminal does not contain any toxic, harmful substances or elements such as Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr (VI), PBB, or PBDE in its body shell or alloy components inside the body.

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