4G ZTE MF296R router lights and interface

Learn how to stabilize the internet connection on your 4G ZTE MF296R router with these practical troubleshooting steps.

Understanding the indicators and ports on your device is key to maximizing its functionality and troubleshooting effectively. This guide will walk you through each indicator, ensuring you're equipped to make the most of your device's capabilities.

1. Power light

• LED is on: The ZTE MF296R is on.

• LED is off: The ZTE MF296R is off.

2. Wifi light

• LED is white solid: Wifi is active.

• LED is white blinking: WPS is active.

• LED is off: Wifi is off.

• 3. Network signal light

• LED is red: The device is in error status.

• LED is blue solid: Connected to a 3G/2G mobile network.

• LED is white solid: Connected to an LTE network.

• 4. NFC area

• To activate the NFC function on your Android phone, put your phone here and then connect to the Wi-Fi network without entering the password.

5. Micro-USB jack

• Only used by the manufacturer.

6. Nano-SIM card slot

• Insert your nano-SIM card here.

• 7. WPS button

• You’ll need to hold down the button for 2 to 3 seconds to activate the WPS mode on your modem and connect your devices without a password.

• 8. Power port

• Connect to the power adapter.

• 9. Phone port

• Connect to a telephone.

• 10. LAN ports

• WAN/LAN1 port: Connect to the WAN in the cable broadband mode or connect to a PC.

• LAN2-LAN4 port: Connect to a PC.

• 11. Reset button

• When the router is turned on, press the Reset button for approximately 3 seconds using a pointed object to restore your device to the factory settings.

• 12. External antenna port

• Connect to external antennas.

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