Web Admin Interface of the ZTE MC801A 5G Router

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A video showing every web admin portal page of the ZTE MC801A 5G Router as supplied by Three in the UK in March 2022.
This might help someone who has to help someone with this router over the phone without being able to see the web interface on teamviewer or similar.
0:23 - Default IP and login details.
1:17 - Front page of the admin interface.
1:50 - Where you would set Bridge mode or Cable Router mode.
3:00 - WiFi QR Code for connecting without typing in the WiFi password (Unique to your device, don't scan mine, it won't work!)
3:07 - WAN IP address status section.
3:57 - Connected Devices / "Access Device" screen, also allows you to block devices.
4:20 - 4G / 5G settings screen. (Network Selection [5G NSA, 5G SA, 4G Only], APN)
5:52 - WiFi Settings, SSID Name and password.
7:13 - Guest WiFi settings.
8:10 - WPS Settings.
8:29 - Advanced Wireless Settings (Max Clients, WiFi Bandwidth, WiFi Channel)
9:23 - "InternetWi-Fi", WiFi Client mode! Connect to another WiFi network for WAN.
11:06 - Suggested Position function for recording signal strength in multiple rooms.
12:39 - Data Usage screen and limits / warnings.
13:05 - SMS Messaging, send and read text messages and alter SMS related settings.
15:37 - Phonebook function.
15:45 - Parental Controls - Time limit specific devices connecting to the internet.
16:33 - Night Mode and overall WiFi time on/off time schedule.
17:29 - Router settings for IP Address, DHCP Server enable or disabled and IP range. Static DHCP assignment screen (MAC IP Binding). Also MTU and MSS settings.
19:09 - Port Filtering / Firewall.
19:41 - Port Forwarding. How to forward ports for applications or games.
21:30 - Website / URL Blocking and filtering.
23:34 - UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) settings.
24:04 - DMZ Settings.
24:35 - System Security for Remote WAN Admin management and WAN ping blocking.
25:04 - Firmware updates, checking and scheduling.
25:52 - Factory reset via web interface
26:07 - Remote reboot or resetart the router via the web interface.
26:14 - SIM PIN Management.
26:28 - SNTP (Time) settings.
26:43 - Mobile network status page.
26:55 - Diagnosis screen, basic diagnostics and status page.
27:39 - Network Tools (Ping and Traceroute directly from the router).
28:36 - Automatic rebooting / scheduled reboot settings.
29:16 - VPN (PPTP / L2TP) client settings.
31:12 - Mobile phone setup admin screens layout.
Other videos:
• A look at the ZTE MC80... - General video about the entire router, lights, buttons and connectors.
• How to factory reset a... - How to factory reset the router.
• How to Bridge Mode on ... - How to bridge mode the router.
• What does the USB port... - What the USB C port on the router does.

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@kelvinpraises Год назад

Great video! The only thing I don't like is that the clicking the check update button immediately applies the update if a new update exists hence the "last update" text.

@oldmanblogs 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, solved a huge problem for me regarding the router re-booting every Tuesday, even three's Tech support couldn't figure out why it would reboot every tuesday lol, Once again Thank you

@freename 2 года назад

It is an insane default to have turned on :o Glad the video helped :)

@maikelmota5 Год назад

@@freename in is any way possible to completly unlock this router i mean change the name and pasword. make it belong to me amd not to three? thank you

@freename Год назад

You can already change the WiFi name and password and probably the admin password. How do you think it "belongs to Three". (Also nothing changes the fact that their contract terms require you to return the router).

@maikelmota5 Год назад

@@freename thank you so much 🙏

@akaPezza Год назад

I'm having this problem but my 5g hub is resetting every 15minitues or so ? Is there anything I can do too fix it

@2ru2pacFan 2 года назад

Thank you dude! Really appreciate this :) Defninitely subscribing to see more content :D

@freename 2 года назад

Thanks! What I post is all over the place but I hope you find some of it to you interest :D

@sitorious1909 Год назад

Thanks for this video mate, it was very useful. all the best

@freename Год назад

@realist_dylan6319 Год назад

I know I’m late but really helped me out!

@freename Год назад

Thanks for letting me know:)

@s_r_v Год назад

great video - many thanks :-)

@freename Год назад

@slashnburndotcodotuk Месяц назад

Just got the ZTE MC888 (Unbranded). Hope it has the same web interface. The signal strength mapping is brilliant. I will plug it into an extension lead and try it at various locations around the flat. Been amazing so far. Able to stream 4k 120fps video to two devices at the same time, with little impact on web browsing etc. All from a £20 a month Smarty SIM

@dopaminabuse 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this.

@freename 2 года назад

My pleasure

@mathieuoriol7029 Год назад

Thanks! Very useful.

@freename Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to say so :)

@cliffharker2600 Год назад

The automated reboot is sometimes useful, I've had my performance drop by 80% when it's been on for a few weeks and a reboot brings it back to normal. The one issue i had was in bridge mode it doesn't always sync the IP with my Asus router which thinks it's disconnected. Rebooting the Asus can sometimes fix it as can removing and replacing the cable.

@freename 8 месяцев назад

If performance drops over time and a reboot fixed it I would say that's an issue which needs solving properly, scheduled reboots are such a lazy way for manufacturers to fix poor firmware code.

@radon1221 2 года назад

You are a legend.

@freename 2 года назад

@thesecretengineer Год назад

Re. External Antenna. There are a lot of comments about not getting the external antenna to work. There is a hidden menu to switch the antenna, to go 192.168.0.1/index.html#ant_switch to change the setting. P.S. not tried it myself, my external antenna arriving if a few days time.

@bensingh3024 10 месяцев назад

Been trying to find a manual for the L2TP function, thanks for clarifying it's a client, not a host.

@freename 10 месяцев назад

Sometimes I wonder why I go into so much detail and bookmarking each section of the video.. then someone like you comes along and I feel like it was worth spending the time doing so! Thanks for commenting.

@AppletOne Год назад

THANK U SOOO MUCH

@freename Год назад

Glad it has been helpful :)

@dancingdivaprofessional1206 Год назад

Thanks for the sharing, does this router support ddns? Also have you ever try to plug in the phone port and dial it? Thanks

@freename Год назад

Doesn't support DDNS.. and I'll have to test the phone socket and get back to you.

@aris95 5 месяцев назад

Thanks now i could change internal ip address in ZTE MF971RS. But i had to disconnect the 4G plus connection first.

@freename 5 месяцев назад

Yea. It's really annoying how many settings are locked down when the connection is active.

@aris95 5 месяцев назад

@@freename I had to reboot the device several times it clearly didn't want that internal ip address is changed and dhcp scope.

@operationdabardos1236 2 года назад

I got it today but 5g signal outside my house r good not inside with this router can u plz tell me which external antenna I can use with this

@mdr23 2 года назад

Good video. Have you found any page to set DNS servers for the LAN. I can only see a way using the port access you suggested.

@freename 2 года назад

I don't think you can when it is in cell phone WAN mode :(

@ThomasRedstone Год назад

@@freename bloody hell, that's awful... So the whole thing is just trash then? Is there no work around to make give it the most basic of configurability?

@freename Год назад

@@ThomasRedstone Use it in bridge mode with another good router ?

@tutoradultlearning65 Год назад

It mentioned a VPn which I was looking at but, I could not find the actual 'logs' of websites visited unless that is on the 'extra' 'three admin' account?

@freename Год назад

While providers may have equipment for logging use I've never seen a consumer router or ISP portal give access to browsing reports.

@FlorianSchrofner Год назад

could anybody confirm if the wifi switch functionality shown in 5:55 really let's you completely disable wifi? i didn't see any other way to disable wifi completely otherwise, or did i miss that part?

@marianneokeeffe4695 2 года назад

Hi there. Wondering if you could help. I am based in Ireland so have this with Three Ireland. I can connect wirelessly to most devices bar my laptop. I was told that I need to see if I can turn on BackUp WiFi 5 as this system is using WiFi 6 tech and my laptop may not be able to support this but I can't find it anywhere. Would you have any suggestions? Thanks

@freename 2 года назад

Check if there are any driver updates for your laptops WiFi card. (From the manufacturer direct, not using a supposed driver updater program or website!). Otherwise if you don't see any mention of wifi6 on the admin pages then I suspect you can't change the settings on the router side. Do you know what make and model wifi card is in your laptop? Also maybe try changing the encryption setting for the WiFi in case your laptop didn't like AES.

@lovelovelovehappyhappyhappy Год назад

Thank you

@freename Год назад

Thank you too! :)

@JZHarrison Год назад

Brilliant video, very informative Is the external ip address static. If not can it run no-ip or similar service. Thanks John

@freename Год назад

Depends on the mobile SIM provider. Most providers do not give you a public static IP address and instead use CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT). Three in the UK _does_ give you a public static IP address without NAT.

@nantwichbordercountiessail7676 Год назад

@@freename thanks that is very useful. It is Three that I am looking to go with. Regards. John

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

Tried my Talkmobile(Vodafone) sim in the router, didn't work so then tried my backup sim, Asda PAYG(Vodafone network) and surprisingly it worked(4G only) - couldn't test the speed as I have no data on that sim but I was surprised that the network light and signal lights were all on!

@freename 2 года назад

I think I tried another SIM, forgotten what network, and it didn't work. I assumed the device was network locked.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

@@freename it does seem to be partially locked, I might try a Lyca sim next if I can find mine.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

Lyca sim(O2 I think) works, all lights white(took a while so I thought it wasn't going to register) - there is an O2 5g mast about half a mile away so looks like I'm getting the full 5g but again no data on my sim to test speeds.

@nickipegg3295 Месяц назад

Great video. Is there anyway of using this to check Internet history/sites visited? I thought you could check that via router?

@freename Месяц назад

Not that was available in the firmware on the one I had. The mobile SIM provider may have something in their network to allow something like that, but it isn't a function built into the router.

@huehuehuehue841 4 месяца назад

"All the Wireless client device is compeletely isolated" This one is the option to enable/desable access point isolation? I have a problem with my chromecast and cant find anything else

@philipcroxford9702 9 месяцев назад

Hi there…thanks for posting such a useful and clear video. I am trying to use my mc801a with a Netgear RBR760 mesh network and am really struggling. I’ve tried enabling bridge mode, with or without WiFi enabled and, whilst both the 5G router and Netgear mesh network seem to be functioning perfectly, they do not appear to be talking to each other, so the mesh network is not connected to the internet. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

@freename 9 месяцев назад

Hi, The easier option might be to put the Orbi in bridge mode and use the ZTE as the routing component. Though if there are things you want on the Orbi like parental controls, using the Orbi in bridge would likely stop those features from working. My only comment or thought is, when I was testing bridge mode (I have a video on that too), the first device to connect got the Three IP address. This means if you change to bridge mode and something else connects before your Orbi does.. the Orbi then won't be able to connect. I would ... Turn WiFi off on the ZTE. Plug a computer directly into the ZTE, set bridge mode.. See if that computer (being the only connected thing) can get online and has the Three public IP. If it does.. turn off the ZTE. Unplug the computer from the network port.. plug the Orbi WAN port into the ZTE. Turn the ZTE back on.. As long as the Orbi is set to obtain an IP automatically on it's WAN port - it should work the same way the computer did and go online. Good luck! I find the Orbi really slow and unreliable to configure and the status light on them does not always reflect the actual status (it seems that it can be online but the light will be in error for a few minutes more!).

@philipcroxford9702 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this…will certainly give it a try. FYI, I currently have the Orbi set to AP mode and the ZTE doing the router functions. Didn’t work initially, but changed the network cable from ZTE to Orbi and it has now been stable for a couple of weeks…really not convinced that it was the (brand new, Netgear supplied) network cable, but nothing else changed! This networking malarkey is a real black art for us non-experts. Thanks again!

@greathommucks6594 2 года назад

Great video, appreciate you did this. Just wondering, the admin page says that i'm connected to the 5G network type at the top of the landing page but in the network settings it says that i'm connected to a 3G/4G network, no info under the %G network settings (I know for a fact that i'm in an area covered by 5G). Does this seems right to you? Thanks

@freename 2 года назад

What colour is the Network light? Blue is 3G/4G, White is 5G. (See the manual at 2:02 for more info if you like).

@greathommucks6594 2 года назад

@@freename (check the manual, d'oh) The network light is white, so i guess it's 5G. Bit odd that there's no cell info for 5G in the network settings. Maybe the hardware's not fully set up yet? I don't suppose you'd know why Outlook is a lot slower the send/receive since changing over to the ZTE router. Again, many thanks

@freename 2 года назад

@@greathommucks6594 What were you using before when it was quick? Describe the slowless.. and are you using IMAP, POP3 or Exchange ?

@greathommucks6594 2 года назад

@@freename I was using BT fibre broadband before. If I attempt to send an email it greys out and only sends after 10-15 seconds. Same if i click on an email to open, it takes 10/15 seconds to open. I'm getting consistently high download and upload speeds so def not a network speed issue. I'm using Exchange. Is it something to do with a settings change for the Exchange servers on the ZTE router? Again, thanks.

@freename 2 года назад

Difficult to know without seeing it I think. Maybe turn on Cached Exchange mode if you are using Outlook on Windows.

@bigmacbricky4866 Год назад

Thanks for the video very helpful. I have the ZTE T3000. Laptop doesn’t detect its Wi-Fi yet phones and tablets can and Ethernet speeds are much slower that WiFi’s speed. Any ideas?

@freename Год назад

WiFi: What 2.4 and 5GHz channels has it (or you) selected? Ethernet: What speed do you get on ethernet and on wifi ?

@Tony-pj3dp 11 месяцев назад

@bigmacbricky4866 probably 9 months to late but..... the T3000 is a Wifi 6 enabled device and as a result some older laptops wont see the SSID, fortunately this is a easy fix! if you are running a old windows laptop there is a good chance you need to update the laptops Intel wireless adapter driver, depending on the manufacture of the laptop you may be able to pull down the latest drives directly from their support page, just search your laptop model and search for "intel wireless adapter" driver and install the latest driver, once done restart your laptop and search for the Wifi, your laptop will now find 2.4 wfi ssid and allow you to connect to any Wifi 6 router. you can try the generic driver update from intel site also. i had to do this on some corporate laptops and personals old laptops that couldnt see the Wifi SSID and doing the driver update resolved this issue on all machines

@joakimcarlsen71 Год назад

what happens if you buy one of these that are not locked to any provider? I can buy one which has no lock or association? then you should be able to select bands and use different apns right ?

@freename Год назад

The one I got via Three in the UK doesn't appear to be SIM locked.. but does seem like it might have some settings removed from the web interface. I've definitely used non-Three SIM in it.

@salahroualmi9753 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for the video, would you reckon if I get a random unlimited data sim and plug it in an unlocked version of the router would it work?

@freename 2 года назад

Yes

@J1ggleMyPuff Год назад

Iv just brought one unlocked to use my 5g voxi sim im on the latest update B15 i cant get into the hidden menu to change to external antennas?

@dimitristsoutsouras2712 5 месяцев назад

Does it support 5G NR or NA and NSA only?(maybe I mistyped the abbreviations). Ive used a site cellmapper and noticed that near my area the antenna cell is 5G NR. The 2 external antennas are for wifi signal or 5g one? Thank you.

@freename 5 месяцев назад

The external antennas are for 5g. I do not know the answer to your other question.

@dimitristsoutsouras2712 5 месяцев назад

@@freename Does it use the standard sma connections or other type? Could you upload a pic here? Never mind I found out in yours presentation video of yours. One of the comments were

@deepuputhrote6140 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. Can we use this device with other network? 3 coverage in my area is terrible, wanted to see if I can use this device with EE network

@freename 11 месяцев назад

The one I had from Three worked with other SIM cards without needing an unlock code. I can't tell you about the one you have or may buy.

@adamw2307 5 месяцев назад

Is there anyway of prioritising bandwidth to certain devices or order of preference - I want my xbox to have the most bandwidth for gaming over say my kids Nintendo switch's or mobile phones? Is it called Qos?

@freename 5 месяцев назад

QoS isn't officially the term but most routers use it for that function. What it should really be called is packet scheduling or bandwidth limits. This ZTE router does not support doing that anyway.

@Tony-pj3dp 11 месяцев назад

@bigmacbricky4866 the T3000 is a Wifi 6 enabled device and as a result some older laptops wont see the SSID, fortunately this is a easy fix! if you are running a old windows laptop there is a good chance you need to update the laptops Intel wireless adapter driver, depending on the manufacture of the laptop you may be able to pull down the latest drives directly from their support page, just search your laptop model and search for "intel wireless adapter" driver and install the latest driver, once done restart your laptop and search for the Wifi, your laptop will now find 2.4 wfi ssid and allow you to connect to any Wifi 6 router. you can try the generic driver update from intel site also. i had to do this on some corporate laptops and personals old laptops that couldnt see the Wifi SSID and doing the driver update resolved this issue on all machines

@jatinpatadia Год назад

gr8 Informative video...may i ask you if we can setup google dns or open dns in this router or is it advisable to do so?. Thanks

@freename Год назад

In the firmware version in my video there was not an option to set the DNS servers. And most of the time it isn't required unless you need some specific functionality from the DNS servers (like OpenDNS Family Shield).

@zainmalik7839 2 года назад

Hello, three initial letters of the password to access the web interface have been wiped on the back of my hub. I've tried resetting the hub and using the default admin password, but I can't go into the router settings. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

@freename 2 года назад

That is an interesting problem to have and I don't know the answer. Probably email ZTE support with a photo of the sticker and explain the problem ?

@johntinker9265 2 года назад

Do you need to set the antenna to external if adding an antenna, like you do on Huawei if so how

@freename 2 года назад

I don't think you have to set it.

@LPC-kl6xu Год назад

Hi, Great video and really helpful. I'm trying to turn off 5GHz as the wireless sockets can only connect to 2.4GHz. Once they're connected, I can turn 5GHz back on. They can connect to 5GHz but don't function properly

@freename Год назад

Wha make and model are the sockets?

@LPC-kl6xu Год назад

@@freename Finally sorted. Simply deleted from app and reinstalled. Now working al fine. 👍👍

@freename Год назад

@@LPC-kl6xu I had that today. Totally failed at setting up a Sonos Roam speaker for about 30 minutes, used a different phone, set it up right away.

@josipbatic868 Год назад

Hi, if you have two of this routers, one with sim card, can you conect the other one with wps and make it as a repeater? Thank you.

@freename Год назад

No, and it would be a waste of an expensive router. Get your own WiFi mesh stuff :D ?

@josipbatic868 Год назад

@@freename I would use the other one on the other location with other sim in a couple of weeks. Till than would use it as a repeater, if it is possible.

@freename Год назад

Not possible. If you had a network cable between the two, maybe could be configured to be a WiFi access point only.

@tylahschmidlin716 Год назад

Hi @freename I can’t seem to get my Ethernet cable to connect with my router and laptop. I have been using the same cable with a different router and it was working and even tried the Ethernet cable they sent with the device, nothing is working? Can one have the Ethernet connection whilst using wifi connection too?

@freename Год назад

What does the laptop show as the IP and gateway on its network status? As long as you've not set the ZTE to Bridge Mode you can have multiple things online via the ZTE at once.

@thanogianno5217 Год назад

Very helpful video indeed but unfortunately i can't use it at all. When i am log in to the router and proceeding to quick settings i am receiving a message alert '' The maximum number of access is less than the current attached devices number, it can not be modified''. I didn't have any idea that i have a limitation to the devices i can give internet access via router. Sounds crazy since every single device connected to the router works excellent. Why the limitation then? And why i cannot proceed to router interface settings like the video because of this ? Any help will be appreciated.

@twicetrader 10 месяцев назад

Hi there. I get the same error. Did you find a solution? thanks in advance

@lazermilk1701 9 месяцев назад

@@twicetradersame for me, driving me mad

@MohamedHassan-qi4lk 2 года назад

Is there a way to know if the router is using the connected external antenna?

@freename 2 года назад

I don't think so other than comparing signal strength readings. Also if its like the 4GEE router you might need to reboot it after connecting an external antenna.

@Meinjutjubakaunt 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. My question: Is it possible to send sms to multiple numbers? How much? In the video I read in the placeholder "Choose at 5 contacts". Only five numbers at once? Not more, for example 50? I need 250 (Newsletter distribution). Is there a REST-API? Thank you.

@freename 4 месяца назад

This router really isn't what you want for bulk sending text messages. The sensible option is using something like VooDooSMS (for the UK at least?), Amazon SNS SMS or other bulk sms sending service. The second next best option is a USB dongle where you can send AT commands over serial to deliver messages in bulk.

@Meinjutjubakaunt 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the answer, but in the last years the delivery was successful with a Webinterface from Huawei (50 sms at once). A gateway or Demon as Service is not in Budget or wanted. Is it possible to send bulk?

@circuitdotlt Год назад

Hey. I can't find a list of leases, I have no idea what IPs my devices have :/

@freename Год назад

Interesting observation. If you have an Android phone install wifiman play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubnt.usurvey If you have a computer, try Advance IP Scanner: www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/

@mladenpopovicphoto 2 года назад

Any chance to set autoreply SMS? Flat 4/5g option with reply SMS every 50GB after first 200GB.

@freename 2 года назад

Not something I've seen and also seems like quite an obscure request. I wouldn't expect to see it in most routers.

@hughosullivan Год назад

Hi - interesting video for a Luddite. I’m trying to stop my Deco M5 mesh system and 5G router emitting different wireless networks. Is this possible. Something akin to the “modem only” mode I had on my old Virgin router. Thanks v much

@freename Год назад

Yes. There is a bridge mode if you look in the video description for the link to the other video I made. However some people seem to have quite a bit of difficulty getting it working as expected. You could also just set the wifi name and password on the ZTE to the same details as your Deco so it all appears as one network. (Would require you to use the Decos in AP only mode rather than routed, if you have them routing at the moment).

@hughosullivan Год назад

@@freename ok - will give it a go at the weekend. Super useful videos. Thank you

@turacco1572 Год назад

Hello, thank you for the video! Though it's a great device, at different times per day it just get stuck and doesn't work until a restart, then everything working perfeclty. While is "stuck" it shows that everything is fine in the 192. address, but it doesn't provide internet!! Is there a solution for this? Is mine problematic? It's on the latest firmware, maybe a downgrade (i have it for 2 months so i don't if this issue occurred) could fix it (if so, how can i do it on a Macbook)? I don't know what to do, i'm about to throw it from the window!

@freename Год назад

When it gets stuck does it do anything different if you toggle the internet off and back on in the routers web admin front page? If you traceroute 208.67.222.222 when it's broken what do you get?

@turacco1572 Год назад

@@freename No nothing, i toggle 5g on and off and nothing, only a restart fixes the issue (i haven't let it for a long time to see if it will come back on its own). I haven't done that.

@ryanpersuadful Год назад

Hi, thanks for video, any idea how to get the debug page up? I've tried using debug_page but not working.

@freename Год назад

Best to post on the thread over on the ispreview.co.uk forums as at this point they know far more about the router than I do :)

@conordia6906 5 месяцев назад

Hello, thanks for the video, I just wonder can I disable the 5ghz wifi?

@freename 5 месяцев назад

I will have a look later but my first question is why would you want to?

@juanserfontein1267 Год назад

I have a NAS running a Webdav server, and need Port Forwarding, but see I have a WAN IP starting with 192. so I guess it will not work? Will a bridge work if I set up port forwarding to the local router, and use the ZTE Three router for the WAN only? Any comments appreciated!

@freename Год назад

Most mobile networks use CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT) preventing any port forwarding as you will never be given a public IP. The only network I know of (other than some obscure business SIM providers) where you can get a public IP is Three in the UK. One of their APN settings gives you a genuine public IP.

@juanserfontein1267 Год назад

@@freename Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, I only have one option when it comes to APN settings, and I definitely have a shared CGNAT address as my WAN IP is 192.0.0.1, and port forwarding does not work. Perhaps I am just unlucky! Thank you for the good tutorial and help so far!

@freename Год назад

You've turned off WAN and added another APN profile? By default there probably is just one APN option unless you add the second one.

@maqhawemaphosa5806 Год назад

Hi what's the problem with the router if it keeps rebooting and turning network light red?

@freename Год назад

Several people seem to have that problem. I'm not sure as I've not had the problem myself :(

@martinottolangui4667 2 года назад

using this with pfsense , with the DNS would i be able to set it if i pulled the sim ?

@freename 2 года назад

I don't think I understand the question, sorry. Can you explain more?

@martinottolangui4667 2 года назад

@@freename cheers for the quick reply , i'm trying to use pfsense as my firewall and dchp server , @17.29 ,you mention what i found ;that i cant seem to turn that off , sorry just realised i wrote "DNS" , if i popped out the sim do you think i could then change the "DCHP " setting , haven't had he chance to try at the mo ,remote

@samirmateen3480 2 года назад

Hi. Is there any options where I can lock frequency band, for example: band 1 (2100MHZ). T-MOBILE Germany variant has this option. Just to let you know, 5G NSA means 5G non stand alone (5G non stand alone runs on existing 4G network, where 5G core network is based on 4G/LTE) and 5G SA means 5G Stand Alone. It has it’s core network and doesn’t relay on 4G/LTE. Many thanks!

@freename 2 года назад

This post mentions something about hidden pages.. www.ispreview.co.uk/talk/threads/zte-mc801a-review.37993/ I don't know how you get to them, probably the info in that thread if you read it all or post and ask on there.

@maiva_yt Год назад

is there a way to acces the QoS settings on this device?

@freename Год назад

No, and QoS on mobile network based broadband isn't really effective due to the massively variable bandwidth changes throughout the day depending on how busy the cell is.

@oikkuoikanen5881 Год назад

The mc8020 modem sucks. I had 5G internet for less than a day and now it keeps using the very slow 4G instead of 5G. Any help would be much appreciated.

@freename Год назад

Not much to suggest other than slightly move the router around as even small changes in location can make a big difference to reception levels. For further advice I'd recommend posting on the ispreview forum :)

@hoodyboy6741 5 месяцев назад

Hi, Is there a place where i can download the latest firmware updates? i would like to download the 8020 update

@freename 5 месяцев назад

Not sure. Sorry. Try posting the question to the ISPreview.co.uk forums.

@drUnkty Год назад

Interesting that my web admin of same model has a different admin interface. E.g. i dont have port range on port forwarding but can only select 4 ports

@freename Год назад

Maybe a custom firmware or default settings forces by the mobile company who provided your router?

@patrykbuda8121 Год назад

Hey, I am trying to put wifi switch to enable but that saves as success and going back to disable all the time the same. Any clue? there is sim card LTE is ON .

@freename Год назад

Try a factory reset ? (Backup your current settings first in case you need to go back to them!).

@patrykbuda8121 Год назад

@@freename how to do factory reset on this thing, I have hold down the reset button for long time and then it still going the same, the reset is sucessful the language changes to german, but still only led for power on is enabled, and when I insert SIM card nothing additional happens in hardware, but on software side is connected.

@miguelhurtado3873 3 месяца назад

@@freename how do you (backup your current settings) I can't find it. Thankyou for your nice video!

@freename 3 месяца назад

@@miguelhurtado3873 I think it isn't possible ;(

@maxlego084 2 месяца назад

Hello, since the last update impossible to activate my SIM 5g, do you have a solution for downgrade the software?

@freename 2 месяца назад

I do not have those details. Maybe try posting on the MC801A thread on ispreview.co.uk as they seem to have a lot of information and resources.

@mourtzanosk Год назад

Is there sny DYNDNS functionality in this router?

@freename Год назад

No but for almost every mobile network that functionality would be pointless. Almost every network provides a CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT) IP address to the router... in effect a non internet routable (or internal) IP. Port forwards and any other unsolicited inbound traffic wouldn't reach the ZTE anyway.

@anne-mariemarshall Год назад

Very informative video but didn't answer my question i.e. how do I temporarily turn of 5kHz so that I can connect my 2.4 only smart devices? Any ideas anybody?

@freename Год назад

That's not how WiFi works. If you have it transmitting both then the older or lower spec 2.4 only clients will just connect to the 2.4 and won't see the 5ghz anyway. No need to turn the 5ghz off.

@oldtree3093 2 года назад

Hi, I have just got this router from 3 and in a 5g area and my 5g phone has no problems. But this router keeps dropping to 4g and then I have to wait ages for it to go back to 5g any idea what is causing this? Thanks.

@freename 2 года назад

If you run a speed test on your phone does it drop to 4G? I often find that I get 5G shown on my phone when I'm at one of my friends houses but the moment I load web pages or do anything it drops to 4G. The signal isn't good enough to maintain 5G if there is substantial data being transmitted. Also make sure the ZTE router is somewhere like a window or with clear line of sight to where you think the Three mast might be.

@oldtree3093 2 года назад

@@freename Hi mate, thanks for replying. Forgot to mention my phone is 5g virgin mobile and it holds the signal all day in my flat. I have the three hub on my window sill and I live on the 14th floor in a high rise block of flats so no obstruction outside my window. I have only had the hub 2 days and I think I might be best just sending it back as 14 day return process. Thanks.

@freename 2 года назад

Ah. Your phone uses the O2 network then and not three.

@oldtree3093 2 года назад

@@freename yes mate, my phone is virgin and the hub is three sim.

@freename 2 года назад

They are highly likely to use different masts and radio frequencies. Just because Virgin/O2 gets stable 5G doesn't mean Three would :(

@mokalakinsley2583 Год назад

Thanks. I'm using a ZTE M888 please help me to use other networks cause it's programed to use only 1 Network sim card

@freename Год назад

Not sure on that, sorry. You might need an unlock code from the network who sold the router.

@gobbybobby2 2 года назад

I cannot get an external antenna to work with it, seems to be firmware locked. sending it back to three.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

That's a pity as it would be a useful addition for most people. Which external antenna did you try?

@thesecretengineer Год назад

It's probably a bit late for you if you have return it, but you have to go to a hidden menu at 192.168.0.1/index.html#ant_switch to turn it on, hope this is useful for anyone else. And it should have been listed in the main menu shame on you ZTE/Three

@andywinn6873 Год назад

Does it have a VPN setting and bridge mode and can you change the nat type as you get NAT type 3 making making hard on the ee Version

@freename Год назад

you won't be able to get open NAT on EE as they use CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT) in their network. The router supports bridge mode - I've made a video about that too. And the same about VPN, see the video description for bookmarks or links.

@andywinn6873 Год назад

@@freename thanks do three do the same

@freename Год назад

@@andywinn6873 When set to the correct APN Three, at the moment, give people public IP addresses without NAT.

@andywinn6873 Год назад

@@freename sorry. M8 I'm thick with this stuff what's a apn

@freename Год назад

@@andywinn6873 4:38 - The settings on that page. The APN is a way for the mobile network to know what kind of service to provide.

@gullhussain1 2 года назад

Great video buddy. Can you help me with port forwarding my Hikvision DVR. I have done it as you have said, but I still cant view my DVR over the internet? Any advice on this would be appreciated.

@freename 2 года назад

What mobile provider and country?

@gullhussain1 2 года назад

@@freename it’s Three and in the UK.

@freename 2 года назад

You need to use the APN which gives you a public IP rather than their carrier grade NAT (CGNAT). What APN are you set to use and what IP does the router show in the status pop up for it's WAN IP?

@gullhussain1 2 года назад

@@freename the Three ZTE shows 92.40.xx.xxx I thought that this was a static ip?

@gullhussain1 2 года назад

@@freename in my old Virgin router I had the option to put in DDNS settings, I can’t seem to find the option for this on the Three ZTE?

@boerseun188 2 года назад

Hii do you know maybe how I can bridge my router cause i get double Nat on my Xbox one

@freename 2 года назад

Handy for you.. here is a video on how to do it; unless the provider you bought it from has removed the function. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xRcQPQRHpyQ.html

@Star_Esto 8 месяцев назад

Is it possible to control connected device with a certain amount of data each?

@freename 8 месяцев назад

No. That is quite an obscure function and I would be amazed if you find many routers to do that.

@dewxas Год назад

Hi, does anyone managed this router to work with multiple devices by using a static IP on a chosen device? For example I have 1 static IP provided by ISP and cannot manage to use it with server (static IP ) and have internet access to other devices. Router has a bridge mode which allow to use device with a static IP but no internet access for other devices. Maybe anyone does know a solution?

@freename Год назад

That's historical called half or hybrid bridge I think. It's a really obscure function and not many routers support it. What you might want is the router in normal routing mode and use port forwards to the server, or if really lazy.. DMZ to the server IP (if the router has DMZ option). Otherwise in bridge mode your server would need to do NAT/routing for everything "behind it"9 on your LAN.

@dewxas Год назад

@@freename Thank you, your reply was really helpful. I have sorted issue with DMZ option.

@rabfraser1234 2 года назад

hi great video very informative ,,,did you see the 12v plug at the bottom is there any way to turn this function on as i cant get it to work ,,, sorry if i missed it and you covered it ,,,

@freename 2 года назад

How are you powering the router? I could only power it using the circular power socket. The USB C socket didn't seem to allow power. See my other video unboxing the router to see which power supply it comes with.

@rabfraser1234 2 года назад

@@freename hi the 240 plug works but was thinking when I go in my motorhome when I only have 12v I could use this option ...but am unsure if it can. Be turned on ...

@freename 2 года назад

@@rabfraser1234 which one are you referring to as the 12 volt one?

@rabfraser1234 2 года назад

@@freename hi there's a plug on the bottom says 12v.usb c ...

@rabfraser1234 2 года назад

Just thought it could be powered by this 12v plug to give the option of using when I don't have 240v...

@PvtMillerWaw32 2 года назад

Is there anyway to manage Ethernet connections on this? Wi-Fi connects fine, but my Ethernet doesn’t seem to be connecting

@freename 2 года назад

Sounds more like a computer problem than a router problem. Does your computer work ok on network cable with another router or at another place? Have you tried using another network cable too ?

@PvtMillerWaw32 2 года назад

@@freename yes it worked fine with a previous router, I’m not sure what I did but it seems to be working now! Now there’s an issue where the router will random power cycle, but I appreciate your reply :)

@tylahschmidlin716 Год назад

@@PvtMillerWaw32how did you fix this problem? I am experiencing the same issue.

@PvtMillerWaw32 Год назад

@@tylahschmidlin716 had to get a new router in the end!

@Totally3media66 Год назад

Hi. Do you know much about huawei h112-370 and it not being able to connect to sky q box and amazon echo dot?

@freename Год назад

No, can you explain more? Any specific error messages or technical information?

@freename Год назад

@@Totally3media66 Which SIM provider? Is it possible their adult blocking might be preventing access to things like TV streaming? While I'd like to call and help; I just don't have the time :(

@Totally3media66 Год назад

@@freename ok shame as router is nice but not particle. It’s EE sim and adult content not on

@Totally3media66 Год назад

@@freename would be more than happy to pay for your time if I can resolve this issue and not return item. Don’t expect you to give advice freely. Let me know

@freename Год назад

@@Totally3media66 Can you get to Sky Go and Amazon Prime streaming on a computer or tablet ok ?

@Frank-wm1rh Год назад

heyo i got a problem with the router :P may anyone of you guys can help me... i have 2 SIM Cards 1 from O2 and the other Vodafone... and both doesnt work... why.....? on the picture you show at 1:45 is on the right line this green point.. is red by me... he cant connect to any network... i dont know why may you have any informations for me how i can make it connect if it helps at the end diagnosis is network register normal? X (no) and DNS on WAN X (no)

@freename Год назад

Have you set the correct APN ?

@Frank-wm1rh Год назад

@@freename yes i used the Auto settings :P it should work... but no

@billbloggs6363 2 года назад

Isn't Canada banning the use of ZTE equipment because of possible security issues related to China?

@freename 2 года назад

Not sure. UK has banned Huawei though.

@paiin7763 Год назад

Hey do u know how I can change my Nat typ from strict to moderat or open

@freename Год назад

Highly unlikely unless you are with Three in the UK. Every other provider does CGNAT (carrier grade network address translation) so port forwarding or upnp won't work. If you are on Three, let me know

@herminio.machava 7 месяцев назад

The only issue I saw on this modem, is the lack of USSD execution.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

I was wanting to use the same SSID and password as on my old Virgin wifi but the ZTE is forcing me to put a special character in my password, is there any way around this? The reason is I don't want to have to log in again on 20 different bulbs/plugs/cameras and other wifi devices! The limit of 30 devices is a bit worrying as I'm already on twenty-something in a small 1-bedroomed flat! I guess I could all the smart devices on the guest network and leave it open if the cameras etc allow this.

@freename 2 года назад

Vodafone routers do the same annoying password restriction on the wifi. Makes no sense. The only option I can think of is to use the F12 tools in the browser to see if you can turn off the javascript validation of the password complexity. Or; if you are worried about the number of WiFi devices already; abandon using the ZTE for WiFi and get your own high end WiFi access point like a Unifi or TP-Link Omada and configure that how you want.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

I wasn't really wanting to buy another piece of expensive hardware, I see Amazon have a couple of Netgear waps on sale at the moment(wifi 6 compatible) as the Tp-Link one is quite expensive.

@freename 2 года назад

@@kabukidreamboy Sadly decent WiFi equipment is quite expensive. A friend recommends the Netgear RAX20 or one of the smaller TP-Link Omada EAP models.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

I did try disabling javascript but the page won't load if I do that. Strangely, using "Thrmor12" is allowed as a password but Thrmor13 or any other numbers doesn't? I don't understand that...

@freename 2 года назад

@@kabukidreamboy It would be more using the F12 tools to modify the form so that it doesn't run the validation check. These days nothing works if you entirely disable javascript. If I get time I might give it a go and post the instructions if I find the answer. Time is limited though so it may just never get tried.

@MrRichie29 Год назад

hi great video , ive changed my main ssid name , but the router is broadcasting another ssid which i m unable to stop broadcasting can you help ? ill look forward to your reply

@freename Год назад

Seems strange. Are you sure it is your router transmitting it and not a WiFi repeater somewhere in the house? Maybe also check the Guest SSID as shown at 7:31

@0598488 Год назад

Great video.. How can I change router dns settings? Is that possible?

@freename Год назад

Not possible on the firmware or customisation my mobile provider had made to the router.

@ak.b6646 2 года назад

do you know where DHCP settings and DNS settings are?

@freename 2 года назад

17:29 - Router settings for IP Address, DHCP Server enable or disabled and IP range. Static DHCP assignment screen (MAC IP Binding). Also MTU and MSS settings. It doesn't look like you can set DNS.

@ak.b6646 2 года назад

@@freename thanks for the info

@kris5618 7 месяцев назад

Does this router support 160 Mhz channel bandwidth? Or is 80 Mhz max?🤔

@freename 7 месяцев назад

80MHz max.

@k-r4k Год назад

Hey, I need help fast, my brother got blocked by the firewall of the ZTE router and I need to find where to unblock him pls help

@freename Год назад

That isn't something that happens automatically. What makes you think a firewall is the problem? What are you trying to do and what error or failure message are you getting to make you think it's the ZTE router causing it?

@BymanIt 2 года назад

Help, webpage goes in auto-logout after a couple of minutes. How to increase the timeout?

@freename 2 года назад

Which web page? The router admin page?

@BymanIt 2 года назад

@@freename confirmed. The router admin page goes in timeout too early. I have to enter again the password...

@freename 2 года назад

@@BymanIt I don't think you can change that. The best you can maybe do is find a plugin for the browser which refreshes the page every minute and see if that keeps you signed in.

@BymanIt 2 года назад

@@freename I understood what you mean...a little javascript: setTimeout(function(){ window.location.reload(1); }, 60000); I use the hack of "miononno" to manage, maybe I can add it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1kanq1w2DA0.html

@vytekas 10 месяцев назад

Hi my vacum robot not conecting to these router. Only conect to 2.4 ghz but on wifi i canot se 2.4 ghz .. where i must turn on 2.4ghz that on wifi mobile i can see these 2.4ghz. Now only se 5ghz. :( please help.

@freename 10 месяцев назад

By default the ZTE router I had broadcast both 2.4GHz and 5GHz at the same time under the same name. A 2.4GHz only device trying to connect should "just work" as long as you have typed in or selected the correct name, made 100% sure you typed in the right password.. and are within reception range of the router. You could try "5:52 - WiFi Settings, SSID Name and password." where you can tell it to not have a "Single SSID" and call your 5GHz network something different to your 2.4GHz network but this usually causes more confusions than it solves. It might be worth changing the WiFi password to something simpler too.

@vytekas 9 месяцев назад

Not helped your answer. O how to turn of 5 ghz. My robot vacum not conecting . Auto always co to 5ghz begos the prioryti always to 5ghz. I need for first conection turn of 5ghz. Not found how. Only posible disconect both at the same time.

@freename 9 месяцев назад

If someone's telling you to turn off 5ghz WiFi to fix a WiFi connectivity problem then they are not understanding the problem. The vacuum may not support 5ghz but it also won't be able to see it.. so it doesn't matter if it's on or not!

@fumikosayori4793 4 месяца назад

My router restarting it self every time i use it or whenever i connect any of my Devices to it, like every 1 minute, can you help?

@fumikosayori4793 4 месяца назад

And the scheduled reboot is disable..

@freename 4 месяца назад

I've seen people complain about this on the ISPReview forums. Often the other forum users suggest replacing the power supply with more amps. (Not more voltage!)

@themistokliszervoudakis9957 Год назад

Thank you for this great ditorial . i have a problem . how i can find settings for DNS Servers ? i know that this option is not available . how is possible ?

@freename Год назад

I'm not sure what you mean.

@themistokliszervoudakis9957 Год назад

@@freename dns server's for this router how I can find?

@freename Год назад

Find as in know what it is using or because you want to change the settings?

@sfh2050 Год назад

port forwarding and upnp does not work. I think ISP have installed custom firmware to block ports.

@freename Год назад

No. Most mobile broadband providers use CGNAT.. Carrier Grade NAT. It shares one public IP with tens or hundreds of subscribers making it impossible to allow port forwarding. In the UK Three give you a public static IP address if you use the right APN settings. Every other UK major provider uses CGNAT.

@sfh2050 Год назад

@@freename There is only one APN provided by the ISP here in KSA. So it proves the point, ISP is blocking the ports only on wireless services. However, FTTH connections have open ports. I am trying to get the ports opened, I bought a one year NordVPN and combining it with DDNS to achieve the goal, still working on it.

@freename Год назад

@@sfh2050 You need the dedicated public IP option with NordVPN to do that.. but if you are happy to pay extra for that, it would likely solve your problem. It is usual for mobile / 5G / 4G based broadband services to not have a public IP for each subscriber.

@albanfilesalban9601 2 года назад

Did you manage to get it to work in bridge mode. ?

@freename 2 года назад

I notice I forgot to do that after making the video. I'll try and do so soon and post a new video showing how it works and how it went.

@albanfilesalban9601 2 года назад

@@freename I will be looking forward to see that . Mine worked briefly in bridge mode but later it stopped. If you do succeed in bridge mode please try connecting multiple devices to the Non ZTE mc801a router . Thats where mine failed

@freename 2 года назад

I've recorded the video and just need to edit it now. I could connect multiple devices to my own NAT router no problem and my router got given the Three UK public IP address and I could open ports on my own router and connect to them from the internet.

@freename 2 года назад

The video is now online! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xRcQPQRHpyQ.html

@reeemooo Год назад

How to change the language!?

@solwaysandsRC Год назад

Does the router handle Dynamic DNS provsion ?

@freename Год назад

Negative, it doesn't have that function and for most people it wouldn't be helpful as almost every mobile provider doesn't provide a public IP address. They use CGNAT / Carrier Grade NAT so tens or hundreds of customers share an IP. Inbound ports are not possible.

@muhammadhuzaifa9744 6 месяцев назад

Great video but I cannot log into router settings. It says password incorrect. What can I do?

@felipebaranovski3812 2 месяца назад

its written under your router :)

@zubairjasim8783 9 месяцев назад

How to enable wifi mac filtering in this router can make a video ?

@freename 9 месяцев назад

15:45 - Parental Controls - Time limit specific devices connecting to the internet. Might be the closest function it has.

@Tuteksik Год назад

Does this router allows VLAN?

@freename Год назад

If you don't see it as a bookmark section in the list in the description then it doesn't, or the isp hid the option on the router I had.

@hindustan91 5 месяцев назад

Is this unlocked firmware's web interface?

@freename 5 месяцев назад

I do not know if the provider I bought the router from hides any pages. Sorry.

@wendytaytegapare3612 Год назад

hello good day is there a way I can view the call logs

@freename Год назад

I don't think that is a function in the router. Sorry.

@iitzuray 4 месяца назад

How can i Check the Data Usage Statistics of each Connected Device..i came accross devices that i did'nt give access to so theyve been using my data how do i check how much theyve used

@freename 4 месяца назад

Not possible.

@iitzuray 4 месяца назад

@@freename thanx for the response,another problem i have,i cant seem to change my wifi Password,When Trying to change it,it give an error message saying Please Input a Valid Password,ive tried all multiple combonations of special characters and letters,any idea what may be the cause?

@freename 4 месяца назад

@@iitzuray I have a feeling something similar happened to me but I can't recall how I solved it. Possibly another browser, possibly looking at the POST data and sending my own request.. But I may be remembering wrong and attributing the same issue from a different device.

@auberginesplash 2 года назад

I've had this for a month was happily using on the supplied Three B04 firmware with 5G connection and average 150Mbps (not the best 5G speeds I know but good enough for me). I set the 'auto check for updates' to disabled. Woke up this morning to hear household moaning about internet connections to various devices. Went into web interface to check out signal etc, and I am greeted with a pop-up saying 'Update successful'. I checked the detailed info, and see I've update to B07 firmware at 2AM, despite my auto check update setting. Now the router doesnt even lock on to any 5G signal (all values in the 'Advanced > network information for 5G have a hypen/blank value) and the speeds are terrible. I've even resorted to factory resetting but same issue. Going to contact Three tomorrow but I dont have high hopes of them knowing what they will be talking about. Its almost like my 5G antennas have been disabled or my SIM no longer being allowed to connect to 5G masts. Really angry right now.

@freename 2 года назад

How strange, I'll check if my one has been updated and reply here in the next couple of days.

@kabukidreamboy 2 года назад

I set my updates to disabled but same thing happened to me last night, I'm now on the B07 firmware, fortunately I can still get 5G and the speeds seem unchanged. This is only my 4th day with this router. Have you fixed your issues?

@auberginesplash 2 года назад

@@kabukidreamboy No unfortunately my issue not resolved. Was on the phone with Three for about an hour being passed through 5 people. The last person was supposed to be technical support but he said all looks fine "from his end". He promised to escalate it to "router" team who will apparently analyse my traffic from last few weeks to see if they can spot an issue. I emphasised my problems only started exact time that the router got updated. I am going to try and get another 5G device/phone in the mean time and put sim in there to see if I can get by through other means and it's not because the 5G signal has gone from my area. The last month it was working so great I felt confident to cease my ADSL line so have no back up :( Glad to hear you have not had same issue though

@freename 2 года назад

@@auberginesplash Since recording the video it does look like my router has updated to the B07 firmware. I have factory reset it since and it would have had the auto-check for updates option turned on.. so kind of expected. I"m not currently in an area with 5G coverage so can't check that yet; I'll try and do that test next time I am in an area where I know I previously got 5G.

@auberginesplash 2 года назад

@@freename Appreciate you going to trouble to check. If you do get a chance to confirm if your 5G still works where it used to on B04, that would be great. Thanks