Assistance SFR 4G MiFi MT579 User Guide
- July 31, 2024
- Assistance SFR
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Assistance SFR 4G MiFi MT579
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: MeiG Smart Technology Co., Ltd
- Model: 4G MiFi MT579
- Copyright: @2023
- Network: 4G/3G
- Interface: Type C USB port
- Indicator Lights: Network, Wi-Fi, SMS, Battery
- Management Interface: http://192.168.60.1
- Default Username: admin
- Default Password: admin
Product Usage Instructions
1. Product Overview
The device features indicator lights, a power button, a WPS button, a Type C USB port, a SIM Card Slot, and a Hanging hole.
LED Indicator:
- Network Indicator (Red/Blue): Solid red – 4G/3G out of service; Solid blue – 4G/3G network signal normal
- Wi-Fi Indicator (Blue): Blue – Wi-Fi on; Off – Wi-Fi off; Flashing – WPS pairing/user access
- SMS Indicator (Blue): Blue light flashes for new SMS; Off for normal/no new SMS
- Battery Indicator (Red/Blue): Solid blue – Battery >=25%; Flashing blue – Battery =25%; Flashing red – Battery < 25%; Solid blue after power charge completed
2. Insert and Remove the SIM Card
To insert the SIM card, shutdown the device and follow the steps shown in the figure to insert it into the SIM card slot.
3. MiFi Management
To manage the device, ensure connection via Wi-Fi, enter http://192.168.60.1 in the browser, use default username and password (admin/admin) to log in, and modify configurations as needed.
Legal Information
Copyright @2023. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of MeiG Smart Technology Co., Ltd and its affiliates. Reserves the right to change or modify any information or specification contained in this manual without prior notice and without any liability.
Limitation of Liability
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. 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, whether or not 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.
Product Overview
- Indicator lights
- Power button
- WPS button
- Type C USB port
- SIM Card Slot
- Hanging hole
| LED indicator | Description |
|---|---|
| Network indicator | Network indicator (in red and blue): |
4G/3G out of service/arrearage: solid red light is on;
4G/3G network signal is normal: solid blue light is
on.
Wi-Fi indicator| Wi-Fi indicator (in blue):
Wi-Fi on: blue;
Wi-Fi Off: light off ;
WPS pairing/user access: it flashes for 15s and 5s respectively.
SMS indicator| SMS indicator (in blue):
There is a new SMS: blue light flashes; Normal/No new SMS: light off.
Battery indicator| Battery indicator (in red and blue): Battery >=25%, solid blue light is on; Battery <25%, solid red light is on; When charging:
Battery>=25%, blue light flashes; Battery < 25%, red light flashes;
Power charge completed: solid blue light is on.
Note: All the four LEDs will light on during software upgrading and the device
will restart after upgrade done.
Note: When the battery is powered on, the LED light will\ automatically turn
off after 30s of normal light; the user can turn on or off the LED light again
by pressing the power button.
Insert and remove the SIM card
Insert the SIM card
- Shutdown the MT579;
- Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot according to the steps shown in the figure.
Note: this model accepts only 2FF Mini SIM card. Please do not bend or scrape the SIM card and avoid contact with static electricity, water or dust.
Remove the SIM card
- Power off the MT579, open the back cover and take out the battery;
- Gently remove the SIM card from the SIM card slot and close the protective cover of the SIM card.
Charging
Charging method: plug the adapter end into power socket, and the USB end of the charging cable into USB port of MT579; pleasecharge MT579 with 5V/1A power adapter.
MiFi Management
Login Device Management Interface
- Make sure that your device is connected to MT579 via Wi-Fi;
- Open the browser, enter “http://192.168.60.1” in the address bar and click enter;
- Enter the user name and password, and click Login. You can check and modify the configuration in the management interface.
Note: Default user name: admin. Password: admin. It’s printed on the device label, and it could be other values based on requirements from the customer.
Wi-Fi Connections Setting
- Press the power button for 3s to power on the device, and the LED lights on the device will turn on in turn;
- Use your device to search for a wireless network with the name\ “MT579_XXXXXX” for Wi-Fi and click Connect. If a security mechanism is adopted, you need to enter the correct Wi-Fi password; the password is random 8 letters and figures. It’s printed on the device label, and it could be other values based on requirements from the customer.
Note: XXXXXX is the rightmost six digits of the device MAC address.
How to change the name and password of Wi-Fi
- Login http://192.168.60.1 to enter Web management interface.
- Select Management > WLAN Settings, and you can see Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password. Delete old SSID and password, then enter new SSID and password as needed.
- Click the “Apply” button and wait for the prompt “Success” on the screen. You can exit the management interface.
- Wait for the computer or laptop’s screen to display the Wi-Fi icon, which indicates that the wireless network has been successfully connected. Power off& Forcedly Restart Device & Restore Factory
Settings
- Power off: press the power button for about 3s.
- Forcedly restart: Open the back cover of MT579, remove the battery and install the battery after power off, and press the power button to forcedly restart the device.
- Restore factory settings: when the device is powered on, press the power key+WPS key for about 5s to enter the factory setting, and the system will automatically restore the factory settings.
Note:
Restore factory settings will delete all user-defined Wi-Fi settings from the
device and all settings on the management interface will be restored to
factory default setting.
Fault Diagnosis If you encounter problems when using MT579, try the below measurement to fix the problems:
- If the MT579 does not respond, remove the back cover and the battery for power off, then reinstall the battery, and press the power button again for powering on.
- If it still does not respond, try to restore factory settings.
FAQs
Q: What should I do if fails to connect the Wi-Fi SSID?
A: Follow the following steps: 1. Check whether the password you entered is correct. 2. Check whether the WPS security mechanism is enabled on your PC. If yes, please check whether the WPS on the device has been turned on.
Q: What should I do if the product out of service?
A: It may be due to network signal instability or hardware problems. You can try the following solutions: 1. If you are in or near the building where signals may be blocked, please move to a place with better signal. For example, try moving the device close to the window. 2. Check the hardware for any loose or damaged parts.
Q: What should I do if I forget the Wi-Fi password?
A: You can restore the device to factory default settings by restoring the factory settings menu.
Q: What should I do if it fails to connect to the Data?
A: You may be in an area with weak network signal coverage, please try to move to another location or area with better network signal coverage.
Q: What should you do if the device cannot connect to the Internet when you are in abroad.
A: Make sure that you have enabled international roaming services. You can contact your service provider to enable roaming services before going abroad.
FCC Statement
FCC Regulations
- FCC ID：2APJ4-MT579
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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/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 isconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. 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 U.S. Government. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 10 mm during normal operation
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment
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