Optus WiFi Modem / ZTE MF971LS

Connect up to 30 devices at the same time.

Features

4G connectivity / 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot

Users

30 users supported

Battery

2000mAh long lasting battery

WiFi

802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz 2*2 & 5GHz 2*2

What's in the Box

4G Home Modem
Quick Start guides
Warranty Card
Power supply
Ethernet cable

The Specs

4G B1/B3/B7/B8/B28/B40
3G B1/B5/B8
SIM Card Micro SIM card (3FF)
Operating System Propriety
Processor ARM v7 CPU running at up to 1.2 GHz
Display 1.4” LCD Display
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz 2*2 & 5GHz 2*2
Battery 2,000mAh (non-removable)
Size & weight 109 x 65 x 14.05mm; 98.7g
Network Lock Locked to Optus
Worst case Simultaneous SAR 1.582 W/Kg in the body position, 10g average, 5mm spacing
ZTE Model MF971LS

Security Update Notices

Introduction

Security Updates cover product hardware (firmware), pre-installed software, software that implements necessary product functions. We will maintain the security updates for 2 years and won’t ever shorten published Security Update dates. If the Security Update cycle is extended, we will promptly announce it below on this webpage for the device in question.

 

Published Dates

Model Name      Security Update Start Date     Security Update End Date
ZTE MF971LS 2026.2.1 2028.2.1

Security Vulnerability Submission

ZTE Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) receives, handles, and discloses security vulnerabilities related to ZTE’s products and solutions, and is the channel to disclose vulnerability information.  The PSIRT is also responsible for formulating ZTE’s security incident management policy and security incident solution, analyzing vulnerabilities and patches released by system software providers and security organizations, and responding and handling security incidents released by customers, security organizations, or individuals.

ZTE encourages cybersecurity researchers and industry organizations to report security vulnerabilities related to ZTE products.  ZTE PSIRT will follow industry standards such as ISO/IEC 30111 and ISO/IEC 29147 to handle received security vulnerabilities.

Click the following link to be taken to the ZTE PSIRT Security Vulnerability Submission page (global) and follow the instructions there to fill in the template document with all the required information. Remember to state clearly that the device you are reporting for is from the Australian market and its model number locally.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SUBMISSION TO THE ZTE PSIRT TEAM

Product Downloads
Download file Version Released
User Guide Ver 1.0 Oct 2021
Warranty Card

The ZTE MF971LS was available for purchase from Optus stores and Optus dealers.