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| + | Please note that activation may take up to 24 hours. | ||
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| + | =The device= | ||
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=Connecting to MTN 5G= | =Connecting to MTN 5G= | ||
| − | # Insert the MTN | + | [[file: MC801A-switch.png|thumb|right|Remember to check that 5G is enabled]] |
| + | # Insert the MTN '''5G Nano SIM''' into the SIM slot. | ||
# Connect the power supply. | # Connect the power supply. | ||
| − | # Switch on the router and wait for '''10 minutes'''. | + | # Switch on the router and wait for '''10 minutes''' to allow the SIM to activate. |
| + | # Restart the router by switching it off, waiting for 1 minute, and switching it on again. | ||
| + | # Connect your device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) to the router with a cable or via Wifi. '''The WiFi details are are printed on sticker next to the SIM slot'''. | ||
| + | # Once connected, open your browser, and browse to the address https://192.168.0.1/ | ||
| + | # If asked for a username and password, these are also on the sticker next to SIM slot. '''We strongly recommend you change the password'''. | ||
| + | # Once logged in, click '''Connection settings'''. | ||
| + | # Click '''APN''', select '''Manual''', and enter the following settings: | ||
| + | ## Profile name: '''MTN 5G''' | ||
| + | ## APN: '''ws.yourfixedlte.fwa''' | ||
| + | # apply the settings, and then click '''Set as default'''. | ||
| + | # Ensure that the '''4G+/5G''' toggle is set to '''ON'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:34, 20 March 2025
Please note that activation may take up to 24 hours.
The device
- Signal strength
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Network indicator
Red: no network
Blue: 3G/LTE
White: 5G -
WiFi indicator
On: WiFi is on
Flashing: WPS is on - Power indicator
- WPS button
- Antenna connector
- Network port
- Power connector
- Reset button and Nano SIM slot
Connecting to MTN 5G
- Insert the MTN 5G Nano SIM into the SIM slot.
- Connect the power supply.
- Switch on the router and wait for 10 minutes to allow the SIM to activate.
- Restart the router by switching it off, waiting for 1 minute, and switching it on again.
- Connect your device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) to the router with a cable or via Wifi. The WiFi details are are printed on sticker next to the SIM slot.
- Once connected, open your browser, and browse to the address https://192.168.0.1/
- If asked for a username and password, these are also on the sticker next to SIM slot. We strongly recommend you change the password.
- Once logged in, click Connection settings.
- Click APN, select Manual, and enter the following settings:
- Profile name: MTN 5G
- APN: ws.yourfixedlte.fwa
- apply the settings, and then click Set as default.
- Ensure that the 4G+/5G toggle is set to ON.
