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If the internal temperature of the device exceeds 45C then the battery cannot 
be charged due to safety limitations with Li-ion batteries. 
POWER UP YOUR 4G WI-FI HOTSPOT
Press and hold the Power key for 1-2 seconds until the display lights up. 
The Wi-Fi hotspot will be available after about 20 seconds. 
Check the condition of your Wi-Fi hotspot as shown by the display. 
To switch your device Off, press and hold the power key for 5 seconds until the 
display starts to shut down. 
DISPLAY LAYOUT AND ICONS 
During periods of inactivity it is normal for the display to go out to preserve 
battery life. Press the power key briefly to confirm the device status if required. 
CONNECT DEVICES BY WI-FI 
Your Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to ten devices via Wi-Fi providing internet 
access for all your devices on the go. 
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On the devices you wish to connect make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then search 
for Wi-Fi devices. 
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The Wi-Fi hotspot will show up as TPW4G_xxxxxx, click on this device to 
connect. 
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Consult your device display and enter the default Password which is case 
sensitive. Any letters entered must be in upper case (capitals). 
 
                 
                                
                    
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Connection example for Windows 7 computer: 
1.
On your task bar, next to the clock, click on the Network Interface icon 
2.
Click on the Wireless device called TPW4G_xxxxxx 
3.
Enter the password exactly as shown on the display observing the correct case 
for all letters 
4.
With Connect Automatically enabled your computer will remember the 
password and connect to your Wi-Fi device when it is on and in range. 
TIP 
It is also possible to connect via USB connection. See later for details.
MONITOR YOUR WI-FI HOTSPOT ON YOUR ANDROID 
DEVICE 
You can download the ZTE Wi-Fi Monitor app from Google Play Store to monitor 
your Wi-Fi status easily using an Android smart phone.
 
                 
                                
                    
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QUICK REFERENCES 
Browser home page 
Administrator login 
password 
Default SSID 
TPW4G_xxxx 
This is displayed on the screen when the device is 
powered up. This can be switched off via the 
Settings > Wi-Fi menu 
Default Wi-Fi Key 
10 characters which are case sensitive. 
This is displayed on the screen when the device is 
powered up. This can be switched off via the 
Settings > Wi-Fi menu 
Restore defaults 
From the powered up state: 
Open the SIM slot on the device. Locate the Reset 
button and use a small object such as a pin or 
paperclip to press the button. 
Hold the Reset button for five seconds until the 
display shows ‘Resetting’ 
All passwords and settings will be restored to 
defaults and the hotspot will reboot. 
Use the default credentials on the screen to log 
back onto your device. 
 
                 
                                
                    
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WEB INTERFACE, MODEM HOMEPAGE 
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The default login password is ‘password’ 
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The home page shows a brief summary of the device status and your remaining 
data from Telstra. 
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Software update notifications (if applicable) will be shown on this page as per 
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STATUS ICONS – WEB INTERFACE 
NO NETWORK ACCESS 
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No Network Access can be any of the following conditions: 
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A missing, faulty or incorrectly inserted SIM. Check you have inserted your SIM 
card the right way and fully pushed it home until it clicks into place. 
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A Non-Telstra SIM card. This device is Network Locked to Telstra, contact Telstra 
to unlock your device. 
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A PIN locked SIM card. Log into the web interface then enter the PIN code for 
your SIM card. 
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A PUK locked SIM card. You may have entered the wrong PIN code too many 
times. Contact Telstra to obtain your PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) code. Log into the 
web interface to enter your PUK and PIN code 
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A PUK blocked SIM card. If you enter the wrong PUK code too many times the 
SIM card is permanently blocked. Contact your dealer to obtain a replacement 
SIM card. 
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No Service, you are out of network coverage. 
INTERNATIONAL ROAMING 
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The Roaming icon indicates you are connected to a foreign network. 
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If Roaming is enabled on your data plan then roaming data charges will apply 
when connected via a roaming network. 
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Contact your carrier to determine your data charges.