5G ZTE MC801A router lights and interface

Modified on Mon, 8 Jul at 11:28 AM

Here's a detailed overview of the indicator lights and essential buttons to help you manage your device effectively.



1. Signal

  • On: Three lights show the signal strength. More lights on means better signals.

  • Off: There is no signal or no nano-SIM card inserted.


2. Network

  • Red: The device is powered on but not registered to the mobile network.

  • Blue solid: The device is registered or connected to the 4G mobile network.

  • White solid: The device is registered or connected to the 5G network.


  • 3. Wifi

  • On: Wi-Fi works normally.

  • Blinking: WPS is activating.

  • Off: Wi-Fi is off.


  • 4. Power

  • On: The device is powered on.

  • Off: The device is powered off.


5. WPS key

  • Press this key to activate the WPS function on your modem and connect your devices without a password.


6. External antenna port

  • Connect to external antennas.


  • 7. Phone port

  • Connect to a telephone.


  • 8. LAN ports

  • LAN1 port: Connect to the WAN in the Cable Broadband Mode.

  • LAN2 port: Connect to a PC.


  • 9. Power port

  • Connect to the power adapter.


  • 10. Nano-SIM card slot and reset hole

  • Card slot: Insert your nano-SIM card.

  • Reset hole: Press and hold for about 3 seconds using a pointed object to restore your device to the factory settings.


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