Wireless
How to lock your ZTE MF286C router to 4G only
Changing your router connection mode to ‘4G only’ provides a more reliable broadband connection, a faster internet speed, lower latency, and efficiency. You can easily change your connection mode to 4G-Only through the router.
How to lock your ZTE MF286C router to 4G only
Connect to your ZTE router directly via LAN cable or WiFi.
- Open your internet browser.
- Enter 192.168.0.1 into the search bar and hit enter to search.
- Login to the router.
- In the router home interface, under ‘My Router’, select ‘LTE+ Settings’
- Select ‘Network Selection’.
- Select ‘Automatic’.
- Choose ‘4G Only’ from the dropdown menu.
- Click ‘Apply’.
4G ONLY option greyed out?
To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Check Network Availability: Ensure that you are in an area with 4G coverage and that your router's signal strength is sufficient.
- Check SIM Compatibility: Verify if the SIM card is inserted properly.
- Check Firmware: If your router has outdated firmware, consider updating it to the latest version.
- Reset: Try performing a factory reset to see if it resolves the issue.
Restart the router for the changes to take effect.
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