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How to Setup ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

With Mobile Broadband Router ZTE MF91D, you can connect 5 computers / wireless devices simultaneously. Here you will find information and guidance on how to set up and use the Wireless Mobile Broadband Router ZTE MF91D.

Get Started of ZTE MF91D:

Network name (SSID) and network key (WIFI KEY) can be found on the underside of the router on a sticker.

Insert the SIM card.
Turn on the router by holding the On / Off button for several seconds.
Click the wireless network icon on your computer.
Select Connect to a network / List available networks.
Click on your network (SSID), select Connect.
Enter the network key (KEY WIFI), press Connect.
Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and follow the wizard. We recommend creating your own wireless network name and password. After a few steps, enter a URL such as www.4gltemall.com

You are now connected to the Internet.

Getting into the menu of the MF91D router:

The router has a separate menu, where you will change the wireless network name and network key.

Getting into the menu of the router:

Open a new browser such as Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the router. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address field and press Enter.
Enter Password: admin

Now you could change the password per your preference.

Restoring factory settings (reset) router:

If you experience problems connecting to the Internet, it may help to reset the router.

To reset the MF91D manually:

Open the router.
Press a paper clip / pin in the reset hole and hold for 10 seconds.
The router turns on and off, and you can connect to the wireless network.

Now, after you reset the router, the network name and network password would be reset.

How to restore ZTE MF91D factory default:

Open a new browser such as Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the router. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address field and press Enter.
Enter Password: admin
Click Settings
Select System Security then Default Settings.
Press Restore
Click Restore again to confirm.
The router automatically turns on, and you can reconnect. Note that after you have reset the router, the network name and network password be reset. Have you changed the login password of the router, this is also reset.

Change the wireless channel:

Do you have low signal strength or difficulty finding the wireless network; it may help to change the wireless channel.

To change the wireless channel, you must enter the menu of the router. The computer must be connected wirelessly to the router to access the menu.

Open a new browser such as Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the router. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address field and press Enter.
Enter Password : admin
Select Settings
Click Wi-Fi, then Advanced
Select a channel from the dropdown below Frequency (Channel).

It is recommended to choose 1, 6 or 11. The channel 11 may work better than channel 1 in your home, so take your pick. Avoid channels 12 or 13 when some network cannot connect to them.

Press Use. The settings are now saved.
If you experience the same problem remains, repeat step 4 and try another channel that might work better on your computer.
If you cannot find your wireless network, you should reboot the PC and router.

Switch between 4G, 3G and 2G networks

To do this:

Open a new browser such as Internet Explorer on a computer connected to the router. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address field and press Enter.
Enter Password: admin
Select Settings, then Network
Select Only 3G or only 2G from the drop down menu under Select Network.
Press Use.

ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Pocket WiFi Hotspot Review

Smartphones are the ideal way to access the Internet on the go, but when you want to connect more WiFi device and help a friend to access internet, things seems bad. In these cases we have to use a mobile hotspot, which provides quick access to the Internet for more than one device at a time. This time I am getting to know more detail of ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot that could connects to the Internet via a super fast LTE/4G network.

Last time we introduced the 3G HSDPA access point ZTE MF80, which is quite similar to the new version. Of course, the main difference is that the model MF91D hotspot is for LTE/4G network.

Appearance of ZTE MF91D

At first glance, ZTE MF91D Hotspot reminded me those nice rounded tip cell phones, which were quite common and popular one. The 4G hotspot is pleasant, easy to stow in the pocket. The front side has a simple square color display that shows the status of network connection. Below the screen is a big button, when working, it flashes of blue light. On the left side we find a slot for microSD memory card at the side the MicroUSB connector for charging. On the other hand, there are two connectors for external antenna and in the middle of them, there is a WPS button. ZTE MF91D is made of plastic, when first use, remove the back cover and the battery, below is the slot to insert the SIM card of normal size.

ZTE MF91d Settings

To access and use the access point ZTE MF91D, computer could get connected through the USB cable or do a wireless all together. In the first application, the easiest way is by using the cable, especially if you’ve got a new SIM card that is locked with a PIN code. When connecting to a computer, your MF91D hotspot offer installation of software that simplifies the process of setting and place a shortcut to the settings page (we checked it also works on Mac OS X). Usually, the MF91D hotspot could auto configure and get connected after SIM card is plugged in.

Once you have your device connected to the access point, either via cable or via WiFi, you could open a web browser by typing the title http://m.home/ or http://192.168.1.1 (the default password admin ). On the home page, you have an overview of the various settings links and an overview of the data usage. If you do not have special requirements, you can leave most of the settings alone, but usually you need to change your password to something that you will easily remember.

Advanced users could setup detailed security and configure network settings. In general Wi-Fi settings, you can define the maximum number of connected devices. Hotspot ZTE MF91D supports up to 10 devices simultaneously.

ZTE MF91D Hotspot in practice

In the past few days, I’ve tested ZTE MF91D access point in different situations. I tested it in the open air, in a meeting with two laptops and smart phones, when at home, up to six devices get connection at the same time and each time the Internet works fast without interruption.

Speed is of course just like cellular phones, it depends on how far you are from the base station. The occupancy of cells can affect the signal quality. The battery should support 6 hours of continuous use, which was confirmed by my tests.

Who is it for?

If you use the mobile internet mostly with your smartphone, you probably do not need mobile access point. If you often find yourself on the road even with a laptop or tablet without a SIM card, the ZTE MF91D 4G hotspot is more attractive choice because it has a relatively long life battery, and it is extremely easy to use. It can be used even in small office or home to connect multiple users at the same time, it supports up to as many as 10 devices at a time. What is most attractive, ZTE MF91D could support maximum download speed up to 100Mbps, so any connected users could surf internet in very high speed.

Of course, there is not only ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, many other brand 4G Mobile Routers are available, welcome to check more on 4gltemall.com .

News for 4G LTE Networks in China

China Telecommunications Corporation Chairman Mr Wang Tianyi phone today at the Fair, said China Telecom is to increase the technical trial LTE network, but is constrained due to the frequency of the carrier core resources, 4G LTE network integration is inevitable.

Wang said China Telecom’s 4G network planning, using FDD standard in large-scale, while the city will use the TDD system to absorb excess traffic.

“In the technology and the demand for two-wheel drive, the entire industry will be faced with the upgrade, which bears more opportunities, China Telecom will work with the industry chain partners to promote industrial upgrading, hoping CDMA industry chain can go a smooth transition to 4G,” Mr Wang said.

After the news, TD-LTE network for the mainland three telecom operators will be optional, but operators can then apply for building LTE-FDD network. As response to this message, Mr Wang Hong Kong in March this year had publicly said that “China Telecom hopes to obtain FDD-LTE license, if the government departments do not issue licenses FDD-LTE, China Mobile China Telecom would consider renting 4G network.”

However, Mr Wang said the networking standard of today’s position for 4G has been very clear that China Telecom to get TD-LTE and LTE-FDD two licenses is a foregone conclusion, the integration of network construction of China Telecom will also become the main mode of 4G networks.

From a global perspective, many carriers who have deployed LTE FDD required symmetrical spectrum resources are very limited, resulting in the expansion of its network stretched, and for both FDD and TDD spectrum owned operators, building an LTE FDD and TD-LTE, converged network that can not only improve and upgrade the existing LTE FDD network performance, you can also make use of TD-LTE spectral characteristics of asymmetric, which help operators take full advantage of all available spectrum resources.

Currently, China Mobile Hong Kong has been achieved in LTE TDD / FDD network integration of commercial operation, the integration of networking has become both FDD and TDD spectrum has major carriers 4G network mode.