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DavidCo_3439066
SMARTY Maverick
20-06-2025

Zyxel NR5103E with SMARTY?

So, I've got hold of a new SMARTY SIM, added it to a Zyxel NR5103E 5g Router I snaffled off of eBay, allegedly unlocked, and am having problems. Any help welcome.

1. On power up with the SIM in, all icon lights green except the cellular signal which is red (poor signal according to the manual).

2. Firstly, I cannot see the SSID on my MacBook Air. I tried adding the wifi name and password for the Zyxel but it is telling me the network isn't available.

3. I presume I need the above to connect, to enable me to access the admin page on 192.168.1.1 because I can't access that.

Operator error - am I being a plonker? Could the previous owner have changed the SSID and password and forgotten to tell me? All help appreciated.

4 Replies

  • DavidCo_3439066's avatar
    DavidCo_3439066
    SMARTY Maverick
    20-06-2025

    Yes. I figured it out in the end - I think the previous owner changed the router wifi settings and didn't reset the router before posting. Hard reset it and it all works now.

    • Free_325290's avatar
      Free_325290
      SMARTY Pioneer
      02-07-2025

      Hi,
      I am also really struggling with a NR5103E, tried the reset and it didn't seem to work. Internet light is green but no actual internet.
      Did you change the APN settings or leave them as auto?
      Any hints/suggestions welcome!
      F

      • MicT_XO's avatar
        MicT_XO
        SMARTY Rookie
        07-07-2025

        Hello,
        - When trying to reset the router make sure that you hold the reset button for 30 seconds by this time the router would have turned it self off and back on.
        - If the problem still persists then there maybe a problem with the router.

  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    20-06-2025

    DavidCo_3439066 Is that definitely the correct address for the router home page?