On this page you will find instructions for the basic use of the ZTE MC888 Pro 5G mobile router.
ZTE MC888 Pro 5G mobile router instructions
You can find the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password on the router's label. You will need these to connect your computer or other wireless device to the router.
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The settings are correct by default and do not need to be edited. If you wish, you can edit and manage the default settings of the device via the management interface or the ZTELink application.
Log in to the device management
If you wish, you can edit the settings of the device via the management interface at http://192.168.100.1/ The user name and password can be found on the device's product label.
ZTE MC888 Pro 5G router quick start guide (PDF)
Positioning the mobile router
The size of the home and the wall and floor structures will affect the performance of the wireless network. The signal does pass through doors, windows and wall structures, but any obstruction weakens it. Water (e.g. hot water tank, aquarium) and materials such as metal, concrete and brick are the main obstacles to signal transmission.It is therefore always a good idea to place the router in the room where the connection will be mainly used, preferably near a window facing the base station. The device should be placed high up, for example on a chest of drawers or shelf, in a central position. The router should not be placed in a cupboard, on the floor or between bookshelves, for example. There should be no obstructions around the router and no electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators or baby monitors that interfere with communication in the immediate vicinity.
Inserting the SIM card
The SIM card slot is located on the bottom of the device. Insert the smallest nano SIM card. Then plug in the power cord, the device will start to search for a network connection.
If you wish, you can change the network settings of the ZTE MC888 Pro 5G router via the device's management interface at http://192.168.100.1. To use Elisa's standalone 5G network, you will need a 5G+ connection and a device that supports the new network. 5G+ connections work with the ZTE MC888 Pro 5G device.
Read more about Elisa's 5G+ connectivity
How to turn on 5G standalone network mode
- Open the ZTE MC888 Pro 5G router management interface at http://192.168.100.1
- Log in by entering your username and password. The username and password can be found on the sticker on the device.
- From the front page view, under My router, select Settings
- Under Connection settings, open Network selection
- Select 5G/4G/3G if you want your router to use all Elisa 5G networks in your area - including Elisa's standalone 5G network.
1. Log in by entering your username and password and press Sign in
2. From the home page, open My Router under Settings
3. Open Connection settings > Network selection
4. Select automatic mode 5G/4G/3G and take advantage of all Elisa's 5G networks in your area and click Apply to save the setting. If necessary, restart your router.
Local management (web browser): http://192.168.100.1. You can also check the local address of the device on the sticker on the bottom of the device.
You can also change the device settings in the ZTELink app. The images in the instructions below are from the computer view of the management interface.
Image from the home page of the management interface.
Enabling a public IP address (APN address change)
- Subscribe to a free Public IP address 4G/5G from OmaElisa, for more details click here.
- Log in to the administration page http://192.168.100.1.
- From the home page, go to My Router > 5G Settings and select Connection Point
- Add internet4 as APN (Access Point) (default: internet)
Checking signal strengths
You can check the signal strengths by logging into your device's management interface and going to Advanced > Other > Network Status from the home page.
Timed restart
The router usually has a timed reboot of the system automatically selected. When you log in to the management interface for the first time, the quick guide will ask you to confirm the reboot schedule. From the home page of the management interface, under Advanced > Other > Restart, you can edit this setting. Remember to save your changes by pressing Apply. Please note, however, that it is advisable to restart the device from time to time.
Switching off the indicator light
You can set the indicator light to turn off and on automatically at a set time, for example if you don't want the light to come on at night. Log in to the device control page and from the home page, select Green status > Indicator > Set it
Network selection
You can select a network by logging in to the management interface and selecting My router from the home page > Settings > Network selection > Use
Once the router is connected to the mobile data network, you can connect your computer or mobile phone to the router's WiFi network to access the internet. See the Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password on the router's bottom sticker. The device also supports NFC. When connecting to an NFC-enabled phone, follow the phone's instructions to connect to WiFi without a password.
- When the Wi-Fi light is steady, Wi-Fi is on. To enable or disable Wi-Fi, see the instructions on your router's management page.
- Remember to change your Wi-Fi network name and password on the administration page immediately to prevent unauthorised access to your Wi-Fi network. Once the password has been changed, you will need to reconnect to your router's Wi-Fi network.
See more detailed instructions on how to connect to a wireless network
Change wireless network name and password
You can edit the wireless network name (SSID) and change the password from the device management interface at http://192.168.100.1. From the home page, select Wi-Fi Settings > Primary SSID. Finally, remember to save your changes by selecting Apply.
Changing Wifi (WLAN) settings
Wifi settings, such as frequency, can be edited from the device manager. Log in to the device management interface and from the home page, select Wi-Fi settings > Advanced.
See instructions on how to use the wireless network (WLAN/WiFi) and how to deal with problems.
Software updates are important for the operation of the device, as they bring the latest features and possible improvements to the functionality and security of the device.
We will automatically send the latest software version to ZTE MC888 Pro mobile routers purchased from Elisa. Please keep automatic updates enabled in your device settings and we will make sure that the software on your device stays up to date.
| Date of publication | Software version |
| May 2025 | MC888_Pro_Elisa1_B13 |
| April 2024 | MC888_Pro_Elisa1_B09 |
| Original | MC888_Pro_Elisa1_B07 |
Automatic updates
You can check that your device has automatic updates enabled from the device management interface at http://192.168.100.1. Log in to the management and from the home page, select Advanced > Update.
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Maintenance and warranty
The warranty period for mobile routers is 24 months. You can find the warranty certificate on OmaElisa.
See more detailed maintenance instructions for mobile routers >
Restore the device to factory settings
If your internet connection is weak, intermittent or non-existent, you should reset your device to factory settings.
It is also recommended to reset the device to factory defaults after a software update if there are problems with the device. This is because updates may leave settings from the previous software version in the device's memory, which are only erased when the device is reset.Note! A factory reset will reset all changes made to the router and the terminals will need to be reconnected to the wireless network.
Factory reset is done by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the device next to the SIM card housing. Press the reset button for about 3 seconds with a sharp object, such as a flattened paper clip. A sharp-tipped pen can also be used, but please note that in many cases the tip of the pen is too short to press the Reset button all the way to the bottom of the Reset hole, and the factory reset will fail.
You can also perform a factory reset from the device management interface at http://192.168.100.1. Log in to the device management interface and from the home page, select Advanced > Other > Reset.
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