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How to Configure ZTE F689 Bridge Mode (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you are reading this, you likely just upgraded to a high-performance router (like an ASUS XT8, TP-Link Omada, or a Ubiquiti Dream Machine) and realized your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) default gateway—the ZTE F689—is holding your network back.

While the ZTE F689 is a reliable Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) gateway, it isn't built for advanced networking features like VLAN tagging for specific ISPs, advanced QoS, or mesh systems. To unleash the full potential of your new router, you need to turn the ZTE F689 into a "dumb modem" via Bridge Mode. Zte F689 Bridge Mode

This guide will walk you through the process, troubleshoot common errors, and explain the difference between true Bridge Mode and the often-confused "IP Passthrough." How to Configure ZTE F689 Bridge Mode (Step-by-Step

Step 1: Access the ZTE F689 Interface

Connect a computer or laptop directly to the ZTE F689 via an Ethernet cable (use LAN1).
Open a web browser and type the default gateway address. Common addresses for ZTE devices are:
- 192.168.1.1
- 192.168.100.1
- 192.168.0.1
Enter the Username and Password when prompted.

Step 3: Create a Bridge WAN Connection

Click Add or Create New WAN Connection.
Set the following:
- Mode: Bridge (not PPPoE or IPoE).
- Service Type: INTERNET.
- VLAN Mode: Tag (or Mark if required by ISP).
- VLAN ID: (enter the one you noted in Step 2).
- Bridge Type: Usually IP_Bridged or PPPoE_Bridged – select IP_Bridged.
- Port Binding: Bind all LAN ports (or at least LAN1 for your router) and disable Wi-Fi binding for the bridge (or keep Wi-Fi on a separate VLAN if supported).
Save the settings.

ISP Specific Notes for ZTE F689

Claro (Latin America): Super admin is Claro / Claro2015. VLAN ID for internet is usually 2000. Bridge mode is often available in the GUI under "Advanced > WAN > Bridge".
Telmex (Mexico): Locked heavily. Use Telmex / Telmex2015. Requires Telnet method. VLAN ID 10 or 35.
Tigo (Colombia/Paraguay): Use admin / Tigo2018. Bridge mode is sometimes labeled "Port 1 Isolated Mode" under Advanced Security.
Philippines (Converge/Globe): ZTE F689 is rare in PH; usually ZTE F670. If present, VLAN is 100. Use admin / 3UJUh2VemEfUtesEchEC2d2e (super password).