Zte Mc801a Hidden Menu -
To give you the exact script or URL for your device, I need to know a little more about your setup: Who is your (e.g., Three, EE, Vodafone)?
The most straightforward and reliable method for accessing the hidden menu today involves using Google Chrome‘s Developer Tools to inject a small snippet of JavaScript into the router‘s web interface. This technique was published by GitHub user xhanafix and has been confirmed to work on many recent firmware versions.
Note: ZTE modems are notoriously difficult to "unbrick" once the firmware partition is corrupted. Proceed at your own risk. zte mc801a hidden menu
Note: Depending on your specific firmware version (e.g., Vodafone, Telekom, or unbranded), you may need to use a script tailored to reveal the specific band selection menu. Look for scripts named "ZTE MC801A Band Selection Script" on reputable networking forums if the generic one fails. Method 2: Direct URL Shortcuts
If the direct URL redirects you back to the home screen, your firmware version likely uses hidden HTML elements. You can force the web interface to display these options using your browser’s developer tools. Step-by-Step Instructions: Log into your router’s web interface. Navigate to the or Advanced Settings page. To give you the exact script or URL
Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
Use the command-line interface to send direct requests to the router to lock bands (e.g., locking 5G band n78 or 4G band B1/B3/B7/B20). Important Safety Warning Note: ZTE modems are notoriously difficult to "unbrick"
A Computer connected to the ZTE MC801A via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. A Web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox recommended). Step-by-Step Instructions
The cell locking feature can be configured via the debug page using parameters like PCI (Physical Cell Identity) and EARFCN (E-UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number). One user described using this functionality to stabilise their connection after installing a directional aerial, noting that “it would sometimes hop over to a nearer 4G mast” before they applied the lock.
Forcing the router to use external antennas (if applicable) instead of the internal ones.
If you lock the router to a frequency band that does not exist in your area, the router will lose all signal. If this happens, perform a physical factory reset by holding a pin in the Reset hole on the bottom of the device for 10 seconds.