: This is crucial. If your ISP uses a specific VLAN ID (like 10 or 100), your new router must be configured with this same ID later.
You have two choices: modify the existing connection or create a new one. Creating a new one is often cleaner. Select . Connection Name : Give it a name like Bridge_Internet . Type : Change this from Route to Bridge . Service List : Select INTERNET . Zte F689 Bridge Mode
: You need the administrator password (often different from the sticker on the back). Common default logins for ZTE admin accounts include: Username : admin / admintelecom / user Password : admin / telecomadmin / ztepassword : This is crucial
: Prevents conflicts when using a secondary router. Creating a new one is often cleaner
If super admin access is blocked, simply ask:
Most ZTE F689 units run a heavily modified Linux-based firmware. The default gateway is usually 192.168.1.1 . The default login is often user/user or admin/admin (check your ISP sticker on the bottom of the unit).
Depending on your ISP's firmware, Bridge Mode might be a simple toggle or hidden behind advanced settings. Access the Admin Interface : Connect a computer directly to the via Ethernet and navigate to its IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 ) in a web browser. Locate WAN Settings : Navigate to Toggle Bridge Mode Standard Method : Look for a Bridge Mode