ZTE 5G router setup guide

Please note that activation may take up to 24 hours.

The device

ZTE MC801A

1. Signal strength
2. Network indicator
   Red: no network
   Blue: 3G/LTE
   White: 5G
3. WiFi indicator
   On: WiFi is on
   Flashing: WPS is on
4. Power indicator
5. WPS button
6. Antenna connector
7. Network port
8. Power connector
9. Reset button and Nano SIM slot

Connecting to MTN 5G

Remember to check that 5G is enabled

1. Insert the MTN 5G Nano SIM into the SIM slot.
2. Connect the power supply.
3. Switch on the router and wait for 10 minutes to allow the SIM to activate.
4. Restart the router by switching it off, waiting for 1 minute, and switching it on again.
5. 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.
6. Once connected, open your browser, and browse to the address https://192.168.0.1/
7. If asked for a username and password, these are also on the sticker next to SIM slot. We strongly recommend you change the password.
8. Once logged in, click Connection settings.
9. Click APN, select Manual, and enter the following settings:
   1. Profile name: MTN 5G
   2. APN: ws.yourfixedlte.fwa
10. apply the settings, and then click Set as default.
11. Ensure that the 4G+/5G toggle is set to ON.