Putting your ZTE F689 into bridge mode transforms it from a bottleneck into a silent workhorse. You sacrifice the device's Wi-Fi (use your external router's Wi-Fi) and management convenience for raw performance and stability.
Select your active internet connection from the drop-down menu.
Change the setting from to Bridge (or IP Routed to Bridge depending on your specific firmware version).
Connect the other end of the cable into the on your new third-party router. Power off both the ZTE F689 and your new router. Zte F689 Bridge Mode
Power on the ZTE F689 and wait two minutes for the fiber connection to stabilize. Power on your new router.
If you cannot connect to the internet after following these steps, check these common issues:
Some internet service providers lock down the firmware on the ZTE F689 to hide bridging features. If the option is greyed out or completely missing, call your ISP's technical support line and ask them to remotely switch your modem into bridge mode. To help tailor this guide further, let me know: Who is your Internet Service Provider (ISP) ? What brand/model of new router are you connecting? Putting your ZTE F689 into bridge mode transforms
Connect your computer to one of the LAN ports (LAN1 is preferred) on the ZTE F689 using an Ethernet cable.
An incorrect VLAN ID is the number one reason Bridge Mode fails. If the F689's routing information is not passed correctly, your router will not get an IP.
Built-in ISP gateways rarely match the range and speed of dedicated third-party routers or mesh networks (like Asus, Netgear, or TP-Link). Change the setting from to Bridge (or IP
Changing network settings can temporarily take your internet offline. Prepare the following items before starting:
Ensure your personal router is ready, unplugged from the ZTE device for now, and powered on. Step 1: Access the ZTE F689 Admin Dashboard
Bridge Mode disables the router, DHCP, and NAT features of your ZTE F689, turning it into a simple pass-through device. This allows your secondary router to receive a public IP address directly from your ISP. Before You Start
The router should automatically fetch a public IP address.