Bridge Mode, also known as "bridge" or "Internet mode", is a feature that allows the ZTE F689 to act as a simple modem, connecting directly to your internet service provider (ISP) and passing the internet signal to a connected device, such as a router, firewall, or a computer. This mode essentially disables the ZTE F689's routing capabilities, allowing the connected device to take over the network management duties.
: If the "Bridge" option is greyed out or missing, your ISP has likely locked the firmware. You may need to contact them to request they enable it remotely. Loss of Services
: Enables easier Port Forwarding, VPN setup, and custom DNS on your own router. Prerequisites Zte F689 Bridge Mode
To configure your in bridge mode, you are essentially turning off its routing functions (DHCP and NAT) to let a second, more powerful router handle your network traffic
Connect your computer directly to one of the LAN ports on the ZTE F689 using an Ethernet cable. Bridge Mode, also known as "bridge" or "Internet
Save the configuration file to your computer. If anything goes wrong, you can upload this file to restore your internet. Step 3: Change the WAN Connection to Bridge Mode Navigate to the tab in the top or side menu. Click on WAN and select WAN Connection .
Note: If your ISP locks down the default WAN profile, you may need to delete the existing profile and click to build a clean Bridge profile with the same VLAN settings. Step 4: Disable Built-in Wi-Fi and DHCP You may need to contact them to request
This method works because the "Route" and "Bridge" values are loaded in the page's code, even if the browser only lets you see one. The following step-by-step process is known to work on ZTE routers similar to the F689, including the F680, F660, and F670 series.
Locate the connection for Internet (usually named INTERNET ).