{"id":98,"date":"2020-09-01T11:11:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T11:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=98"},"modified":"2020-09-01T11:11:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T11:11:56","slug":"quick-guide-using-your-new-lte-router-zte-mf253-router","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/quick-guide-using-your-new-lte-router-zte-mf253-router\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick guide &#8211; Using your new LTE Router (ZTE MF253 Router)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting Started with your ZTE LTE Router:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ensure that your sim card is correctly inserted into the router<\/li><li>Plug your Router into the power outlet<\/li><li>Wait for the lights to &nbsp;turn on &#8211; There will be a steady blue light under the WiFi icon when your internet is working (this can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours the first time you plug in)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Look for your router&#8217;s WiFi name on your PC or mobile device (your password will be printed on a sticker on the underside of the router), or connect via the LAN cable<\/li><li>Browse the internet!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also double-check the indicators below to ensure they are in the correct state :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/27010462378\/original\/AtHdvaOpwic3WuL-Ab9zgGCk-Tin-aACvg.JPG?1542546911\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/27010462380\/original\/ZYo7iNpJs07mw_VsNnUDAAgizeO5DAqIJA.JPG?1542546940\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are occasions where you may need to log in to the router admin interface to check your settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, open your web browser and type&nbsp;<strong>192.168.0.1<\/strong>&nbsp;into the address bar. The login page will appear :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/27010462443\/original\/J_HqKfpsfcS7t-DOr2avJuxbKIiSu5iZLg.JPG?1542548058\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The default password to access the router is&nbsp;<strong>admin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in you can view the current connection&nbsp;<strong>mode&nbsp;<\/strong>on the top left side of the page :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/27010462460\/original\/axzNmNAsGWUdwWjusVEMhwGumV8aYFtBlg.JPG?1542548392\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Always ensure this is set to&nbsp;<strong>Wireless Broadband<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional connection troubleshooting, please see the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/27010462489\/original\/KTOAZR4SJnEFR2IWKKslnO0UKJN1AtH1Fg.JPG?1542548724\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: All Webafrica deals and packages are subject to change without notification. 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