ZTE K10 Router Setup Guide

The ZTE K10 is a mobile broadband router that uses a nano-SIM card to get you online. Follow this guide to get everything set up quickly and smoothly.

1. What You Need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A nano-SIM card
• Your WiFi name (SSID) and password (printed underneath the router)
• Your router’s login IP and admin password (printed underneath the router)

2. Insert Your SIM Card

1. Turn the router over.
2. Insert your nano-SIM card into the slot.

3. Insert the Battery

1. Remove the back cover of the router.
2. Insert the battery into the slot.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.

4. Power On the Router

1. Plug in the power adaptor.
2. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
3. Give the router a moment to start up and connect to the Internet automatically.

5. Connect Your Devices

Connect Over WiFi

1. Look for your WiFi name (SSID) printed under the router.
2. Enter the WiFi password exactly as shown.
3. You should be online in a few seconds.

Connect With a Network Cable

You can also use a LAN cable for a more stable connection.

1. Plug the cable into any LAN port on the router.
2. Connect the other end to your computer or laptop.

6. Change WiFi Settings

If you want to change your WiFi name or password:

1. Connect to the router.
2. Open your browser.
3. Enter the default IP address from the bottom label.
4. Log in with the admin password.
5. Make your changes and save.

7. Using Router for Fibre

This device supports Fibre and can be used with a Fibre ONT:

1. Plug a network cable from the ONT into the WAN/LAN port.
2. Log in to the router settings.
3. Switch the device to Cable Broadband Mode.

NOTE: Please disconnect from the Internet first, and then you can change the mode.

4. The router will restart.
5. Log in to the router settings again and enter your fibre setup details.

8. Router Lights and Interfaces

Power Light

• White: Router is on and battery is full
• White blinking: Charging
• Green: Medium battery, not charging
• Red: Low battery
• Red blinking: Very low battery
• Off: Router off or no battery installed

WiFi Light

• White: WiFi is active
• White blinking: WPS is connecting
• Off: WiFi is off

Signal (SIG) Light

• Red: No SIM or no network
• Green: Connected to 2G/3G
• Green blinking: 2G/3G detected but not connected
• White: Connected to LTE
• White blinking: LTE detected but still connecting
• Off: Power saving mode

LAN Light

• Green: Cable connected
• Blinking: Data is being transferred
• Off: No cable connected

9. Troubleshooting

No Internet?

• Restart the router.
• Make sure the SIM card is in correctly.
• Check the signal light.
• Move the router closer to a window for better signal.

Slow Speeds?

The speed depends on mobile signal.
Try placing the router higher or closer to a window.

Can’t Access the Settings Page?

• Use the correct IP address from the bottom label.
• Turn off any VPN or proxy.
• Make sure your device is only connected to one network.

WiFi Not Connecting?

Forgot Your Password?

Hold the Reset button for 3 seconds to restore factory settings.