Tabletop mobile Wi‑Fi router ZTE MF986D 5G / 4G LTE, dual‑band Wi‑Fi 5, 3000 mAh replaceable battery

ZTE MF986D is a tabletop mobile Wi‑Fi router that supports 5G and 4G LTE mobile networks and provides dual‑band Wi‑Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz). The device includes an LCD display, a replaceable 3000 mAh battery, one USB Type‑C port, a Nano SIM slot and RJ‑45 WAN/LAN gigabit Ethernet. Internal antennas are complemented by two TS‑9 external antenna connectors. Security features include WPA2‑PSK, firewall and IP/MAC filtering; the router also supports VPN passthrough and common web browsers for management.

Advantages

The router combines 5G mobile connectivity with a gigabit RJ‑45 interface and dual‑band Wi‑Fi 5 for flexible home or small‑office use. A replaceable 3000 mAh battery enables temporary mobile operation, while TS‑9 connectors allow external antenna installation to improve signal reception. Built‑in security and filtering options plus an LCD simplify configuration and everyday monitoring.

Suitable for

• Home and small office internet access via 5G/4G mobile networks
• Temporary or portable setups where mains power is not always available
• Locations requiring an external antenna to improve mobile signal

Key specifications

• Mobile network generation: 5G with 4G LTE fallback (LTE Cat.12/13 up to 600 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL)
• Wi‑Fi: Dual‑band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Ethernet: RJ‑45 gigabit WAN/LAN, Auto MDI/MDI‑X, IEEE 802.3
• SIM: Nano SIM slot
• Interfaces: 1 x USB Type‑C 3.0, LCD 1.44" (128×128 px)
• Antenna: Internal design with 2x TS‑9 external antenna connectors
• Battery: Replaceable 3000 mAh
• Security & routing: WPA2‑PSK, firewall, IP/MAC/port/URL filtering, VPN passthrough, UPnP, DHCP server
• Physical dimensions: Width 63 mm, Depth 14 mm, Height 107 mm; Weight 150 g

How to use

Insert a Nano SIM card into the SIM slot and install the provided 3000 mAh battery. Connect the router to power using the supplied 5V 2A charger or operate on battery power. Use the LCD to view status and basic settings, and connect devices via Wi‑Fi (2.4/5 GHz) or the RJ‑45 gigabit port. For advanced configuration open a supported web browser on a connected device and log into the router interface to set up APN, Wi‑Fi SSID and security, firewall rules or VPN passthrough.

Usage recommendations

Do not expose the device to water or moisture. For improved mobile reception in weak‑signal areas consider connecting an external antenna to the TS‑9 connectors. Keep firmware up to date and use WPA2 security settings to protect the network.