ZTE ZXHN H108L Maintenance Manual

ZXHN H108L

Wireless ADSL Router

Maintenance Manual

Version 1.0

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Contents

About this Manual .................................................................. i

Purpose of this Manual ....................................................................... i

Typographical Conventions ................................................................. i

Mouse Operation Conventions ............................................................ ii

Safety Signs ..................................................................................... ii

How to Get in Touch ......................................................................... iii

Customer Support .......................................................................................iii

Documentation Support ...............................................................................iii

Safety Instructions ............................................................... v

During Installation and Application ...................................................... v

For Service ...................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1 .............................................................................. 1

Introduction .......................................................................... 1

Overview ......................................................................................... 1

Packing List ..................................................................................... 2

Front Panel ...................................................................................... 2

Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 4

System Requirements ...................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 .............................................................................. 7

Product Installation .............................................................. 7

Hardware Connections...................................................................... 7

Default Settings ............................................................................... 8

Computer Configuration ....................................................................9

Checking Computer Configuration ................................................................ 9

Configuring TCP/IP ..................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 ............................................................................ 11

Configuration Page Login ................................................... 11

Chapter 4 ............................................................................ 14

Interface Setup .................................................................. 14

Internet Configuration ..................................................................... 15

ATM VC and ATM Qos ................................................................................ 15

Encapsulation ............................................................................................ 17

LAN Configuration ........................................................................... 23

Router Local IP .......................................................................................... 24

DHCP ....................................................................................................... 25

Wireless Configuration ..................................................................... 27

Access Point Settings ................................................................................. 28

Multiple SSIDs Settings .............................................................................. 29

Wireless MAC Address Filter ........................................................................ 30

Chapter 5 ............................................................................ 31

Advanced Setup ................................................................. 31

Firewall Configuration ...................................................................... 31

Routing Configuration ...................................................................... 32

NAT Configuration ........................................................................... 33

QoS Configuration ........................................................................... 34

VLAN Configuration ......................................................................... 36

ADSL Configuration ......................................................................... 39

Chapter 6 ............................................................................ 40

Access Management ........................................................... 40

ACL Management ............................................................................ 40

Filter Management .......................................................................... 41

UPnP Management .......................................................................... 43

DDNS Management......................................................................... 44

CWMP Management ........................................................................ 45

Chapter 7 ............................................................................ 49

Maintenance ....................................................................... 49

Administration Configuration ............................................................ 49

Time Zone Configuration ................................................................. 50

Firmware Configuration ................................................................... 50

SysRestart Configuration ................................................................. 51

Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 52

Chapter 8 ............................................................................ 53

Status .................................................................................. 53

Device Information.......................................................................... 53

System Log .................................................................................... 54

Statistics ........................................................................................ 55

Chapter 9 ............................................................................ 58

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 58

Appendix A .......................................................................... 60

Technical Specifications ..................................................... 60

Appendix B .......................................................................... 62

Computer WLAN Configuration .......................................... 62

Appendix C .......................................................................... 69

PPPoE Dial-up Configuration .............................................. 69

Figures ................................................................................ 73

Tables ................................................................................. 75

Typeface

Meaning

Italics

References to other guides and documents; parameter values

“Quotes”

Links on screens

Bold

Menus, menu options, input fields, radio button names, check boxes,
drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names

CAPS

Keys on the keyboard and buttons on screens and company name

C o n s t an t
w i d t h

Text that you type, program code, files and directory names, and
function names

[ ]

Optional parameters

{ }

Mandatory parameters

|

Select one of the parameters that are delimited by it

Note: Provides additional information about a certain topic

Checkpoint: Indicates that a particular step needs to be checked
before proceeding further

Tip: Indicates a suggestion or hint to make things easier or more
productive for the reader

About this Manual

Purpose of this Manual

This manual provides the basic information of installing, configuring
and maintaining the ZXHN H108L wireless ADSL router. It is a
reference book for the maintenance personnel of ZXHN H108L.

Typographical Conventions

ZTE documents employ the following typographical conventions.

TABLE 1 TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS

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Typeface

Meaning

Click

Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left
mouse button) once.

Double-click

Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the
left mouse button) twice.

Right-click

Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right
mouse button) once.

Drag

Refers to pressing and holding a mouse button and moving the
mouse.

Safety Signs

Meaning

Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word
should be limited to only extreme situations.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.

Erosion: Beware of erosion.

Electric shock: There is a risk of electric shock.

Electrostatic: The device may be sensitive to static electricity.

Microwave: Beware of strong electromagnetic field.

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Mouse Operation Conventions

TABLE 2 MOUSE OPERATION CONVENTIONS

Safety Signs

TABLE 3 SAFETY SIGNS

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Safety Signs

Meaning

Laser: Beware of strong laser beam.

No flammables: No flammables can be stored.

No touching: Do not touch.

No smoking: Smoking is forbidden.

About this Manual

How to Get in Touch

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for the documentation and the software.

Customer Support

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[e-mail]. You can also call our customer support center
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Documentation Support

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usefulness of this document. For further questions, comments, or
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Safety Instructions

During Installation and Application

 Use the power adapter included in this package. Another power

adaptor may make the device unable to work normally or even
damage the device.

 Note the power load of the power socket and power cable. The

overloading power socket or broken power cable may cause an
electric shock or fire. It is recommended to check the cables
periodically and replace the broken one immediately.

 Appropriate space for heat dissipation is required to prevent the

product from overheating.

 Keep the product away from heat sources. Avoid the product

working in high-temperature or direct sunshine environment.

 Keep the product away from moisture or vapor. Do not splash any

fluid on the product.

 Do not place the product on any unstable surface.
 Power off and unplug this product carefully when it is not in use or

before cleaning. Pay attention to the high temperature on the
transformer’s surface.

 Wait for at least 15 seconds between powering off and re-powering

on of the device.

 Do not block the heat dissipation opening of the product.
 When the product is not used for a long period of time, unplug the

power cord.

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For Service

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or open this product, which
will lose the warranty services. Contact qualified service personnel in
case of problems, especially under the following conditions:

 The power socket or cable is damaged.
 Liquid is splashed into the product.
 The product is exposed to rain or water.
 The product does not work normally when the operating

instructions are followed.

 The product is dropped or struck, causing the product damaged.

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Ch a pt e r 1

Introduction

This chapter gives an overview of the ZXHN H108L router, presents
the packing list, introduces the front and rear panels and system
requirements.

Overview

ZXHN H108L is a home and SOHO oriented wireless broadband
router integrating ADSL, AP and LAN Switch. It provides triple-play
services such as Internet data, voice access, and video access. ZXHN
H108L provides priority access for different services with
sophisticated ATM-based and IP-based QoS to meet different
requirements for high-speed Internet access, IPTV Video on Demand
(VoD), live-broadcast access and voice access. Wireless encryption
and built-in firewall prevent unauthorized users from accessing the
network, ensuring the security of legal users accessing the wired and
wireless networks. ZXHN H108L supports TR-069 protocols for
allowing overall remote network management.

Note: ZTE CORPORATION reserves the right to modify

technical specifications in this manual without any
notification in advance.

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Component

Quantity

ZXV10 ZXHN H108L Wireless ADSL Router

1

External splitter

1

Power adapter

1

Telephone line

2

Straight-through Ethernet cable

1

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Packing List

The package box for a ZXHN H108L includes the following
components, as shown in Table 4.

TABLE 4 PACKING LIST

Note: Components actually delivered depend on the

service provider. If any component is missing or
damaged, immediately contact the service provider.
Please keep the packing box and components well in case
of replacement.

Front Panel

FIGURE 1 FRONT PANEL

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Indicator

Color

Description

Power

Red/Gr
een

 Red:Indicates the power is just connected or it fails to

function.

 Green Steady on: Indicates switched on.
 Off: Indicates the power has not been connected

DSL

Green

 Steady on: Indicates a DSL link is established.
 Slow flashing: Indicates no signal is detected.
 Fast flashing: Indicates the MODEM is activating.

Internet

Green

 Steady on: Indicates operating in Route mode and

the ADSL link is established. The IP data packet of
the MODEM can be transmitted and received normally
(For example, the embedded PPPOE link is
established and a dynamic IP address is allocated.).

 Flashing: Indicates operating in Route mode and

there is data packet passing the MODEM.

 Off: Indicates operating in Bridge mode or ADSL link

is not established.

Red

 Red on: Device attempted to become IP

connected and failed (no DHCP response, no
PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed,
no IP address from IPCP, etc.)

LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4

Green

 Steady on: Indicates a LAN connection is established.
 Flashing: Indicates data is transmitting.
 Off: Indicates the LAN connection has not been

established

WLAN

Green

 Steady on: Indicates the wireless module is on.
 Flashing: Indicates wireless data is transmitting.
 Off: Indicates the wireless module is off.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

There are 9 indicators on the front panel of a ZXHN H108L indicating
the running status of the device, as shown in Figure 1. These
indicators are described in Table 5.

TABLE 5 DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE INDIC A TO RS

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Indicator

Color

Description

WPS

Green

 Steady on: The wireless terminal device is connected

through WPS successfully. The indicator turns off five
minutes later.

 Slowly Flashing: The wireless terminal device is

connecting with H108L through WPS.

 Fast Flashing: There is error when the wireless

terminal is connecting to H108L through WPS

 Off: There is no wireless terminal device connected to

H108L through WPS or the wireless terminal device
has been connected to H108L through WPS for more
than five minutes.

Identification

Description

DSL

RJ-11 connection interface: The equipment is connected to the
ADSL line or splitter via the telephone line.

LAN1-LAN4

RJ-45 connection interface: Connect it to the PC computer or other
network devices using the network cable.

WPS

WPS switch

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Rear Panel

FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL

There are 10 ports and buttons on the rear panel of a ZXHN H108L,
as shown in Figure 2. These ports and buttons are described in Table

6.

TABLE 6 DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE POR T S AN D BU T T O N S

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Identification

Description

WLAN

To turn on / off the Wi-Fi.

Reset

This button is on the bottom of modem. In the power-on state,
you can restore the system to the default configuration by using a
thin needle to press this slot for three seconds or for three
executive times.

ON/OFF

To turn on / off the power.

POWER

Power interface. Connect it to the power adapter.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

System Requirements

System requirements for the ZXHN H108L router are as follows:

 The user has already subscribed the ADSL or Ethernet service. The

service provider shall provide at least one legal IP address
(allocated either statically or dynamically).

 One or more PCs with 10/100M Ethernet Network Interface Card

(NIC).

 For wireless access, an external or built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless

adapter is required.

 To configure the system via the web page based interface, you

need a web browser such as Internet Explorer (version6.0 or
above), Netscape (version4.7 or above).

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Product Installation

This chapter shows hardware connections for installing ZXHN H108L,
presents factory default settings, and describes how to configure a
computer for using ZXHN H108L.

Hardware Connections

1. Place the ZXHN H108L router on the plane surface. Minimize

obstacles and the distance between the ZXHN H108L router and
the wireless terminal.

2. ADSL/Ethernet uplink connection

A ZXHN H108L router can access the ISP’s network in ADSL
uplink mode.

 ADSL uplink

The user is suggested to adopt the following connection method
for ADSL uplink mode, as shown in Figure 3.

FIGURE 3 ADSL UPLINK CONNECTIONS

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If a telephone needs to be installed in front of the splitter, the
user must connect a voice filter in the Line port of the splitter;
then connect the phone to the splitter’s Phone port. The other
port connections can be referred to Figure 3.

A splitter consists of three ports:

 Line: The port connected to the ADSL subscriber line.
 Modem: The port connected to the ZXHN H108L’s LINE port.
 Phone: The port connected to a phone.

Default Settings

The factory default settings for a ZXHN H108L router are listed as
follows:

 IP address: 192.168.1.1; subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
 Use the DHCP server by default (i.e., the IP address can be

obtained from the ZXHN H108L automatically via DHCP).

 Line coding: Auto negotiation (T1.413/G.DMT/G.LITE/ADSL2

/ADSL2+).

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 Default network name (SSID) for WLAN, wireless encryption mode,

and encryption key are also marked on the label shown on the
cover of the ZXHN H108L router.

Note: If the ZXHN H108L router fails to work due to error

configuration or if the user forgets the login password,
insert a needle into the device’s Reset hole when the device
is running and hold Reset down for more than 10 seconds
to restore the settings to the default ones, then the system
restarts automatically.

Computer Configuration

This section shows how to check computer configuration and
configure TCP/IP for a ZXHN H108L.

Checking Computer Configuration

If the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, it is
suggested to disable this proxy service before performing the
configurations. It is recommended to close the VPN software and the
firewalls running on the computer. For example, in Microsoft Internet
Explorer, the user may check the proxy service configuration as
follows:

1. In the browser, select Tools > Internet Options.

2. Click the Connections tab and then click the LAN Settings

button.

3. Uncheck the Use a proxy server for your LAN box if it is

checked.

4. Click the OK button.

Configuring TCP/IP

If the operating system of the computer is one of the following ones:
Windows95, Windows98, WindowsME, Windows2000, and
WindowsXP, there are two ways for configuring the computer (the
first one is recommended). The following instruction uses

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WindowsXP as an example (the method under another operation
system is similar).

 To obtain an address from the ZXHN H108L via DHCP, perform the

following procedure in the computer:

1. In Windows taskbar, select Start > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network Connection icon.

3. Right click Local Area Connection,and select Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the

Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box,

check Obtain an IP address automatically and check Obtain
DNS server address automatically.

6. Click OK to confirm and save the settings.

 To configure a static address, perform the following procedure in

the computer:

1. In Windows taskbar, select Start > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network Connection icon.

3. Right click Local Area Connection,and select Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the

Properties button.

5. In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, check

Use the following IP address to specify this computer's IP
address. This IP address shall be in the same network segment
as the LAN port address of the ZXHN H108L and shall be in the
form 192.168.1.x (x is a decimal integer between 2~254, for

example, 192.168.1.2). Subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0.

Default gateway is set to 192.168.1.1.

6. Check Use the following DNS server addresses. To set the

IP address of the DNS server, contact local service provider or
set it to 192.168.1.1.

Click OK to confirm and save the settings.

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Ch a pt e r 3

Configuration Page Login

This chapter introduces how to log into the configuration page and
presents the default main page after login.

Follow the precedures below to log into the web configuration page.

 To log into configuration page:

1. Open a browser (e.g, IE) and type http://192.168.1.1 (i.e.,

default IP address of the ZXHN H108L’s LAN port) in the address
bar.

2. Press the Enter key of the keyboard to display the login dialog

box, as shown in Figure 4.

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FIGURE 4 THE LOGIN DIALOG BOX

3. Enter the default user name admin and password admin, and

then click the OK button to enter the main page for
configuration, as shown in Figure 5.

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Chapter 3 - Configuration Page Login

FIGURE 5 MAIN PAGE FOR CONFIGUR ATION

The main page shows the device information of the ZXHN H108L
ADSL router.

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