Zte F689 Bridge Mode ((better)) -

Once in bridge mode, the F689 might not be accessible at its old IP. You may need to connect directly to it and set a static IP on your computer (e.g., 192.168.1.50 ) to access the interface at 192.168.1.1 .

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Once the F689 is in Bridge Mode, its Wi-Fi will be disabled, and you won't be able to access the internet from a computer connected directly to its LAN ports. The fiber optic light on the front of the device may turn red or orange, which is normal.

Double-check that the VLAN ID is correctly entered in either the ZTE Bridge settings or your new router. Most systems require it in one place, not both.

The ZTE F689 is usually a GPON ONT (Optical Network Terminal) issued by an ISP. Bridge mode is often restricted or hidden. You will likely need the ONT super admin password (not the user password on the sticker). If you don’t have it, contact your ISP.

Your external router will now pull a public WAN IP address directly from your ISP, completing the bridge setup and optimizing your local network infrastructure.

Enabling on your ZTE F689 (a common GPON ONT/router) is the best way to bypass its mediocre built-in Wi-Fi and use a high-performance mesh system or gaming router instead . By doing this, you turn the ZTE into a simple modem, handing over all routing, DHCP, and security tasks to your own hardware. 🛑 Important Pre-Check

: Connect your computer directly to the ZTE F689 using an Ethernet cable (WiFi should be avoided during this setup).

Because you disabled the DHCP server, the ZTE F689 will no longer assign an IP address to your computer. To log back into the ZTE unit later, you must manually assign a static IP address to your computer's network card (e.g., IP: 192.168.1.50 , Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 , Gateway: 192.168.1.1 ). No Internet Connection on the New Router

Click or Save to flash these settings to the flash memory. 4. Disabling LAN Services (DHCP and Wi-Fi)

Take a screenshot or write down the , 802.1p mark , and the Connection Type . If you ever need to revert to factory settings, this data is vital. Step 3: Configure Bridge Mode

Locate your active internet connection profile (often named Internet_PPPoE or Internet_DHCP ).

Some providers block access to these settings to manage customer premises equipment (CPE) centrally.