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User’s Guide
NBG7510
Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 Router
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Password See the Zyxel Device label
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OR
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Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Zyxel Device.
•More Information
•Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Zyxel Device.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your Zyxel
Device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Network Setting
> Routing > DNS Route means you first click Network Setting in the navigation panel, then the Routing
submenu, and then finally the DNS Route tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The Zyxel Device icon is not an exact
representation of your Zyxel Device.
Zyxel Device Generic Router Switch
Server Firewall USB Storage Device
Printer 4G LTE/5G NR Base Station
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ......................................................................................................................................14
Introducing the Zyxel Device .............................................................................................................. 15
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Web Configurator ................................................................................................................................. 31
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Web Interface Tutorials ........................................................................................................................ 44
Rover App Tutorials ............................................................................................................................... 73
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................93
Connection Status ................................................................................................................................ 94
Broadband .......................................................................................................................................... 106
Wireless ................................................................................................................................................. 118
Home Networking ............................................................................................................................... 144
Routing ................................................................................................................................................. 167
Network Address Translation (NAT) ................................................................................................... 176
DNS ....................................................................................................................................................... 193
Firewall ................................................................................................................................................. 197
MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................................ 208
Scheduler Rule .................................................................................................................................... 210
Log ....................................................................................................................................................... 212
Traffic Status ....................................................................................................................................... 215
ARP Table ............................................................................................................................................ 219
Routing Table ...................................................................................................................................... 221
WLAN Station Status ........................................................................................................................... 224
Operating Mode ................................................................................................................................ 226
System .................................................................................................................................................. 227
User Account ...................................................................................................................................... 228
Remote Management ....................................................................................................................... 230
Time Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 234
Email Notification ................................................................................................................................ 237
Log Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 240
Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................................. 244
Backup/Restore .................................................................................................................................. 247
Diagnostic ........................................................................................................................................... 251
Troubleshooting and Appendices .................................................................................................253
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 254
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Table of Contents
Document Conventions .................................................................. ....................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide.......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 1
Introducing the Zyxel Device ........................... .... .... ... .....................................................................15
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Applications for the Zyxel Device ................................................................................................. 16
1.3 Mesh ................................................................................................................................................. 18
1.3.1 Network Controller ................................................................................................................ 18
1.3.2 Dual-Band WiFi ...................................................................................................................... 19
1.3.3 AP Steering ............................................................................................................................. 20
1.3.4 Band Steering ........................................................................................................................ 21
1.3.5 Daisy Chain ............................................................................................................................ 21
1.4 Operating Modes for the Zyxel Device ........................................................................................ 22
1.4.1 Standard (Router) Mode ...................................................................................................... 22
1.4.2 AP (Bridge) Mode ................................................................................................................. 23
1.5 Ways to Manage the Zyxel Device .............................................................................................. 23
1.6 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device ............................................................................. 24
Chapter 2
Hardware............................................................................................................................................25
2.1 LED .................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Ports and Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 27
2.3 How to Reset the Zyxel Device ..................................................................................................... 28
2.4 How to Enable WiFi/WPS ................................................................................................................ 28
2.5 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 3
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................31
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.1.1 Access the Web Configurator ............................................................................................. 31
3.2 Web Configurator Layout .............................................................................................................. 33
3.2.1 Settings Icon .......................................................................................................................... 33
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3.2.2 Widget Icon ........................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4
Quick Start..........................................................................................................................................40
4.1 Quick Start Overview ..................................................................................................................... 40
4.2 Quick Start Setup ............................................................................................................................ 40
4.3 Quick Start Setup – Time Zone ....................................................................................................... 40
4.4 Quick Start Setup – Internet Connection ..................................................................................... 41
4.4.1 Successful Internet Connection .......................................................................................... 41
4.4.2 Unsuccessful Internet Connection ...................................................................................... 42
4.5 Quick Start Setup – WiFi ................................................................................................................. 42
4.6 Quick Start Setup – Finish ............................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 5
Web Interface Tutorials......................................................................................................................44
5.1 Web Interface Overview ............................................................................................................... 44
5.2 Wired Network Setup ..................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.1 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection .................................................................................... 44
5.3 WiFi Network Setup ......................................................................................................................... 47
5.3.1 Changing Security on a WiFi Network ................................................................................ 47
5.3.2 Connecting to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi Network Using WPS ............................................. 50
5.3.3 Setting Up a Guest Network ................................................................................................ 53
5.3.4 Setting Up Two Guest WiFi Networks on Different WiFi Bands .......................................... 57
5.4 Network Security ............................................................................................................................. 62
5.4.1 Configuring a Firewall Rule .................................................................................................. 62
5.4.2 Parental Control .................................................................................................................... 64
5.4.3 Configuring a MAC Address Filter for Wired LAN Connections ....................................... 69
5.5 Device Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 70
5.5.1 Backing up the Device Configuration ................................................................................ 70
5.5.2 Restoring the Device Configuration ................................................................................... 71
Chapter 6
Rover App Tutorials............................................................................................................................73
6.1 Rover App Tutorials Overview ....................................................................................................... 73
6.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 73
6.3 WiFi Network Scenario .................................................................................................................... 73
6.3.1 Connect the Rover Router to the WRE6605 Repeater ..................................................... 74
6.4 Wired Network Scenarios ............................................................................................................... 75
6.4.1 Scenario 1: Connect your Rover AP to the Rover Router ................................................ 75
6.4.2 Scenario 2: Connect the Rover Router to the WRE6605 AP ............................................. 76
6.5 Network Management with the Rover App ................................................................................ 78
6.6 Home Settings ................................................................................................................................. 78
6.7 General WiFi and Guest Settings .................................................................................................. 79
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6.7.1 Setting Up General WiFi Settings .........................................................................................80
6.7.2 Setting Up Guest WiFi Settings ............................................................................................. 83
6.8 Devices Settings .............................................................................................................................. 85
6.9 Parental Control Settings ............................................................................................................... 88
6.10 Others Settings .............................................................................................................................. 90
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 93
Chapter 7
Connection Status..............................................................................................................................94
7.1 Connection Status Overview ........................................................................................................ 94
7.1.1 Connectivity .......................................................................................................................... 94
7.1.2 Icon and Device Name ....................................................................................................... 94
7.1.3 System Info ............................................................................................................................. 95
7.1.4 WiFi Settings ........................................................................................................................... 97
7.2 Guest WiFi Settings .......................................................................................................................... 99
7.2.1 LAN ....................................................................................................................................... 101
7.3 The Parental Control Screen ....................................................................................................... 102
7.3.1 Create a Parental Control Profile ...................................................................................... 103
7.3.2 Define a Schedule .............................................................................................................. 104
Chapter 8
Broadband........................................................................................................................................106
8.1 Broadband Overview .................................................................................................................. 106
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 106
8.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................... 107
8.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................. 109
8.2 Broadband Settings ...................................................................................................................... 109
8.2.1 Edit Internet Connection .................................................................................................... 110
8.3 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 9
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................118
9.1 Wireless Overview ......................................................................................................................... 118
9.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 118
9.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................... 118
9.2 Wireless General Settings ............................................................................................................. 119
9.2.1 No Security ........................................................................................................................... 122
9.2.2 More Secure (Recommended) ......................................................................................... 122
9.3 Guest/More AP Screen ................................................................................................................ 123
9.3.1 The Edit Guest/More AP Screen ....................................................................................... 124
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9.4 MAC Authentication .................................................................................................................... 127
9.5 WPS ................................................................................................................................................. 128
9.6 WMM .............................................................................................................................................. 129
9.7 Others Screen ............................................................................................................................... 130
9.8 Channel Status .............................................................................................................................. 133
9.9 Mesh ............................................................................................................................................... 133
9.10 Mesh Topology ............................................................................................................................ 134
9.11 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 135
9.11.1 WiFi Network Overview ..................................................................................................... 135
9.11.2 Additional WiFi Terms ........................................................................................................ 136
9.11.3 WiFi Security Overview ...................................................................................................... 136
9.11.4 Signal Problems ................................................................................................................. 138
9.11.5 BSS ....................................................................................................................................... 138
9.11.6 MBSSID ................................................................................................................................ 139
9.11.7 Preamble Type .................................................................................................................. 139
9.11.8 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................................................. 140
Chapter 10
Home Networking............................................................................................................................144
10.1 Home Networking Overview ..................................................................................................... 144
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 144
10.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 144
10.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................... 146
10.2 LAN Setup .................................................................................................................................... 146
10.3 Static DHCP ................................................................................................................................. 150
10.3.1 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................... 150
10.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................................................. 152
10.5 LAN Additional Subnet ............................................................................................................... 153
10.6 Wake on LAN .............................................................................................................................. 155
10.7 TFTP Server Name ....................................................................................................................... 156
10.8 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 157
10.8.1 DHCP Setup ....................................................................................................................... 157
10.8.2 DNS Server Addresses ....................................................................................................... 157
10.8.3 LAN TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................... 158
10.9 Turn on UPnP in Windows 10 Example ...................................................................................... 159
10.9.1 Auto-discover Your UPnP-enabled Network Device .................................................... 161
10.10 Web Configurator Easy Access in Windows 10 ..................................................................... 164
Chapter 11
Routing..............................................................................................................................................167
11.1 Routing Overview ....................................................................................................................... 167
11.2 Configure Static Route .............................................................................................................. 167
11.2.1 Add or Edit Static Route ................................................................................................... 168
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11.3 DNS Route .................................................................................................................................... 172
11.3.1 Add or Edit DNS Route ...................................................................................................... 173
11.4 Policy Route ................................................................................................................................ 173
11.4.1 Add or Edit Policy Route ................................................................................................... 174
Chapter 12
Network Address Translation (NAT)................................................................................................176
12.1 NAT Overview ............................................................................................................................. 176
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 176
12.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 176
12.2 Port Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 177
12.2.1 Port Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 178
12.2.2 Add or Edit Port Forwarding .............................................................................................178
12.3 Port Triggering ............................................................................................................................. 180
12.3.1 Add or Edit Port Triggering Rule ....................................................................................... 182
12.4 DMZ .............................................................................................................................................. 183
12.5 ALG ............................................................................................................................................... 184
12.6 Address Mapping ....................................................................................................................... 185
12.6.1 Address Mapping Screen ................................................................................................ 185
12.6.2 Add New Rule Screen ...................................................................................................... 186
12.7 Sessions ........................................................................................................................................ 188
12.8 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 188
12.8.1 NAT Definitions ................................................................................................................... 189
12.8.2 What NAT Does ................................................................................................................. 189
12.8.3 How NAT Works .................................................................................................................. 190
12.8.4 NAT Application ................................................................................................................ 190
Chapter 13
DNS....................................................................................................................................................193
13.1 DNS Overview ............................................................................................................................. 193
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 193
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 194
13.2 DNS Entry ..................................................................................................................................... 194
13.2.1 Add or Edit DNS Entry ........................................................................................................ 195
13.3 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................................. 195
Chapter 14
Firewall..............................................................................................................................................197
14.1 Firewall Overview ........................................................................................................................ 197
14.1.1 What You Need to Know About Firewall ........................................................................ 197
14.2 Firewall ......................................................................................................................................... 198
14.2.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 199
14.3 Firewall General Settings ............................................................................................................ 199
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14.4 Protocol (Customized Services) ................................................................................................ 200
14.4.1 Add Customized Service ..................................................................................................201
14.5 Access Control (Rules) ............................................................................................................... 201
14.5.1 Add New ACL Rule ........................................................................................................... 202
14.6 DoS ............................................................................................................................................... 204
14.7 Firewall Technical Reference .................................................................................................... 205
14.7.1 Firewall Rules Overview .................................................................................................... 205
14.7.2 Guidelines For Security Enhancement With Your Firewall ............................................ 206
14.7.3 Security Considerations .................................................................................................... 206
Chapter 15
MAC Filter .........................................................................................................................................208
15.1 MAC Filter Overview ................................................................................................................... 208
15.2 MAC Filter .................................................................................................................................... 208
15.2.1 Add New Rule ................................................................................................................... 209
Chapter 16
Scheduler Rule .................................................................................................................................210
16.1 Scheduler Rule Overview .......................................................................................................... 210
16.2 Scheduler Rule Settings .............................................................................................................. 210
16.2.1 Add or Edit a Schedule Rule ............................................................................................ 211
Chapter 17
Log ..................................... ................................................ ...............................................................212
17.1 Log Overview .............................................................................................................................. 212
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 212
17.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 212
17.2 System Log .................................................................................................................................. 213
17.3 Security Log ................................................................................................................................. 214
Chapter 18
Traffic Status .....................................................................................................................................215
18.1 Traffic Status Overview ............................................................................................................... 215
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 215
18.2 WAN Status .................................................................................................................................. 215
18.3 LAN Status .................................................................................................................................... 217
18.4 NAT Status .................................................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 19
ARP Table..........................................................................................................................................219
19.1 ARP Table Overview ................................................................................................................... 219
19.1.1 How ARP Works .................................................................................................................. 219
19.2 ARP Table .................................................................................................................................... 219
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Chapter 20
Routing Table....................................................................................................................................221
20.1 Routing Table Overview ............................................................................................................ 221
20.2 Routing Table .............................................................................................................................. 221
Chapter 21
WLAN Station Status .........................................................................................................................224
21.1 WLAN Station Status Overview .................................................................................................. 224
Chapter 22
Operating Mode ..............................................................................................................................226
22.1 Operating Mode Overview ....................................................................................................... 226
Chapter 23
System...............................................................................................................................................227
23.1 System Overview ........................................................................................................................ 227
23.2 System .......................................................................................................................................... 227
Chapter 24
User Account..................... .... .... ............................................ ... .... .... ................................................228
24.1 User Account Overview ............................................................................................................. 228
24.2 User Account .............................................................................................................................. 228
Chapter 25
Remote Management.....................................................................................................................230
25.1 Remote Management Overview ............................................................................................. 230
25.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 230
25.2 MGMT Services ............................................................................................................................ 230
25.3 Trust Domain ................................................................................................................................ 232
25.4 Add Trust Domain ....................................................................................................................... 232
Chapter 26
Time Settings.....................................................................................................................................234
26.1 Time Settings Overview .............................................................................................................. 234
26.2 Time .............................................................................................................................................. 234
Chapter 27
Email Notification.............................................................................................................................237
27.1 Email Notification Overview ...................................................................................................... 237
27.2 Email Notification ........................................................................................................................ 237
27.2.1 E-mail Notification Edit ...................................................................................................... 238
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Chapter 28
Log Setting .................................................................... .... .... ... ........................................................240
28.1 Log Setting Overview ................................................................................................................. 240
28.2 Log Setting ................................................................................................................................... 240
28.2.1 Example Email Log ............................................................................................................ 242
Chapter 29
Firmware Upgrade........................... ................................................................................................244
29.1 Firmware Upgrade Overview .................................................................................................... 244
29.2 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................................... 244
29.3 Module Upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 245
Chapter 30
Backup/Restore ...............................................................................................................................247
30.1 Backup/Restore Overview ........................................................................................................ 247
30.2 Backup/Restore .......................................................................................................................... 247
30.3 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 250
Chapter 31
Diagnostic.........................................................................................................................................251
31.1 Diagnostic Overview .................................................................................................................. 251
31.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 251
31.2 Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................... 251
Part III: Troubleshooting and Appendices..................................................253
Chapter 32
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................254
32.1 Troubleshooting Overview ......................................................................................................... 254
32.2 Power and Hardware Problems ................................................................................................ 254
32.3 Device Access Problems ........................................................................................................... 255
32.4 Internet Problems ........................................................................................................................ 258
32.5 WiFi Problems .............................................................................................................................. 259
32.6 UPnP Problems ............................................................................................................................ 260
32.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................260
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 261
Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 266
Appendix C Services....................................................................................................................... 272
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 276
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CHAPTER 1
Introducing the Zyxel Device
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Zyxel Device. The Zyxel Device is an
Ethernet router, which provides fast Internet access.
The Zyxel Device supports WiFi6 that is most suitable in areas with a high concentration of users. You can
schedule WiFi usage using Parental Control.
This table summarizes some of the features that are available at the time of writing.
Table 1 Features Supported
FEATURE NBG7510
WiFi6 Standard YES
2.4 GHz WLAN YES
5 GHz WLAN YES
Parental Control Schedule YES
Parental Control URL Filter NO
Rubber feet for desktop placement NO
Wall-mount YES
Operating mode YES
Mobile app YES
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) YES
OpenVPN NO
Guest WiFi YES
Firewall YES
NAT and Port Forwarding YES
ALG (Application Layer Gateway) YES
VPN (Virtual Private Network) Pass-through NO
Port Triggering YES
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) YES
IPv6 support YES
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) YES
Speed Test No
Save configuration YES
Firmware Version 1.00
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1.2 Applications for the Zyxel Device
The Zyxel Device supports the following features.
Internet Access
The Zyxel Device provides Internet access by connecting the WAN port to your ISP through an Ethernet
cable.
Computers can connect to the Zyxel Device’s LAN ports (or wirelessly) and access the Internet
simultaneously.
Figure 1 The Zyxel Device’s Internet Access Application
You can also configure the firewall on the Zyxel Device for secure Internet access. When the firewall is
on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is blocked by default unless it is initiated from
your network. This means that probes from the outside to your network are not allowed, but you can
safely browse the Internet and download files.
Connect the WAN port to the broadband modem or router. This way, you can access the Internet
through an Ethernet connection and use the firewall and parental control functions on the Zyxel Device.
Figure 2 The Zyxel Device’s Internet Access Application: Ethernet WAN
Dual-Band WiFi
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the Zyxel Device to access
network resources.
The Zyxel Device is a dual-band gateway that can use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks at the same
time. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz
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band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
Figure 3 Dual-Band Application
The Zyxel Device is a WiFi Access Point (AP) for IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax WiFi clients, such as notebook
computers, tablets, smartphones, and so on. It allows them to connect to the Internet without having to
rely on inconvenient Ethernet cables.
The Zyxel Device supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows you to quickly set up a WiFi network
with strong security. You can use WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) to create an instant WiFi network
connection with another WPS-compatible device.
Figure 4 WiFi Access Example
Guest WiFi
The Zyxel Device allows you to set up a guest WiFi network where users can access the Internet through
the Zyxel Device, but not to other networks connected to it.
IPv6 and IPv6 Firewall
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), is designed to enhance IP address size and features. The increase in
IPv6 address size to 128 bits (from the 32-bit IPv4 address) allows up to 3.4 x 1038 IP addresses. The Zyxel
Device can use IPv4/IPv6 dual stack to connect to IPv4 and IPv6 networks, and support IPv6 rapid
deployment (6RD).
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Consequently, you can enable and create IPv6 firewall rules to filter IPv6 traffic.
Firewall protects your Zyxel Device and network from attacks by hackers on the Internet and control
access to it. The firewall:
•allows traffic that originates from your LAN computers to go to all other networks
•blocks traffic that originates on other networks from going to the LAN
The following figure illustrates the firewall action. User A can initiate an IM (Instant Messaging) session
from the LAN to the WAN (1). Return traffic for this session is also allowed (2). However other traffic
initiated from the WAN is blocked (3 and 4).
Figure 5 Firewall Default Action
1.3 Mesh
An Mesh network is composed of three key components.
(A) A router works as a controller to manage and optimize the Mesh network.
(B) One or more devices in the Mesh network function as APs or WiFi Extenders to extend the WiFi
communication range.
(C) Multiple client devices connect to the Mesh network for Internet connections.
1.3.1 Network Controller
The Mesh Router is the Network Controller and the Extender is also known as a Satellite.
The Zyxel Device functions as a controller to coordinate and optimize WiFi activity In the Mesh network.
The controller collects Channel Availability Check responses and scan reports from the APs or WiFi
Extenders. Then, the controller selects the best channel and the final optimized topology based on the
current situation.
The Mesh network uses AP steering and Band steering mechanisms to improve WiFi performance. AP
steering allows WiFi clients to roam seamlessly in an Mesh network. Band steering allows 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
dual-band WiFi clients to move from one band to another less busy band. For AP steering to work, the
controller and the devices in the Mesh network must use the same SSID and password. For band steering
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ZD
to work, the SSIDs and passwords of 2.4GHz and 5GHz must be identical. See Section 1.3.3 on page 20
and Section 1.3.4 on page 21 for more information. The controller synchronizes the SSIDs and passwords
during auto-configuration.
• The Zyxel Device connects to an AP using an Ethernet cable to expand the WiFi coverage.
• The Zyxel Device connects to a WiFi extender using WiFi. You can place the WiFi extender between
the Zyxel Device and the WiFi clients who require WiFi but are not in the coverage of the Zyxel Device.
Figure 6 Mesh Application
The following table describes the icons used in the figure.
Table 2 Mesh Application
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ZD Router Controller
AP Access Point
WE WiFi Extender
C1 Client1
C2 Client2
APC Access Point coverage area
WEC WiFi Extender coverage area
1.3.2 Dual-Band WiFi
The Zyxel Device is a dual-band device that can use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz at the same time. IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the Zyxel Device to access network
resources. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the
5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
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C
Figure 7 Dual-Band Application
1.3.3 AP Steering
AP steering allows WiFi clients to roam seamlessly in the Mesh network. AP steering helps monitor WiFi
clients and drops their connections to optimize the Zyxel Device bandwidth when the clients are idle or
have a low signal. When a WiFi client is dropped, it has the opportunity to reconnect to an AP or WiFi
Extender with a stronger signal.
In the following example, the controller (ZD) drops the connection between the client device (C) and
the WiFi Extender (WE) so that the client device (C) can connect to the Access Point (AP), which has a
stronger signal.
Figure 8 AP Steering Application
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ZD
Band steering allows 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band WiFi clients to move from one band to another. The
controller detects if the client device are dual-band compatible. If a client device supports dual-band
WiFi and the 2.4 GHZ band is congested, its 2.4 GHz connection is dropped so that it can connect to the
less congested 5 GHz band.
In the following example, the Apple TV is a dual-band client device that uses the 5 GHz band.
Figure 9 Band Steering Application
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1.3.5 Daisy Chain
You can add more APs or WiFi Extenders to your Mesh network to form a daisy chain. Daisy chain refers
to the connection from the Zyxel Device to up to three APs or WiFi Extenders to extend the WiFi
connection from the router to the client.
• If the Zyxel Device has a wired downlink connection, the device connected to the Zyxel Device must
be an AP.
• If the Zyxel Device has a WiFi downlink connection, the device connected to the Zyxel Device must
be a WiFi Extender.
Here are some example scenarios of the Zyxel Device’s daisy chain connection:
Figure 10 Scenario 1: Three APs
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Figure 11 Scenario 2: Two APs and one WE
Figure 12 Scenario 3: One AP and two WEs
Figure 13 Scenario 4: Two WEs
Note: We do not recommend connecting more than three APs or WiFi Extenders in your daisy
chain network.
Note: If one of the WiFi Extenders has a WiFi uplink connection, we do not recommend linking
the other WiFi Extenders in your daisy chain network with a wired connection.
Figure 14 Not Recommended Connection Example
1.4 Operating Modes for the Zyxel Device
The Zyxel Device is available in both Standard (router) mode and AP (bridge) mode.
1.4.1 Standard (Router) Mode
The Zyxel Device is set to standard (router) mode by default. The Zyxel Device is used to connect the
local network to another network (for example, the Internet). In standard mode Zyxel Device has two IP
addresses, a LAN IP address and a WAN IP address. It also has more routing features. In the example
scenario below, Zyxel Device connects the local network to the Internet through a modem (M).
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Figure 15 Standard Mode Example
1.4.2 AP (Bridge) Mode
Chapter 1 Introducing the Zyxel Device
Use your Zyxel Device as a bridge if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode
your Zyxel Device bridges a wired network (LAN) and WiFi in the same subnet. In AP mode, Zyxel Device
has one IP address and Zyxel Device interfaces are bridged together in the same network. In the
example scenario below, Zyxel Device connects the local network to the Internet through a router (R).
Figure 16 AP Mode Example
1.5 Ways to Manage the Zyxel Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the Zyxel Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for management of the Zyxel Device using a supported web
browser.
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• Secure Shell (SSH), Telnet. Use for troubleshooting the Zyxel Device by qualified personnel.
• FTP. Use FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup or restore.
1.6 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device
Do the following things regularly to make the Zyxel Device more secure and to manage the Zyxel
Device more effectively.
• Change the WiFi and Web Configurator passwords. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that
consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the passwords and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the Zyxel Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Zyxel Device. You could
simply restore your last configuration.
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This chapter describes the LED and Ports and Buttons on the Zyxel Device.
2.1 LED
After you connect the power to the Zyxel Device, view the LED to ensure proper functioning of the Zyxel
Device and as an aid to troubleshooting.
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Figure 17 LED
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The following table describes the LED behavior on the top panel.
Table 3 LED Behavior
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
The LED
Indicator
Red Blinking There is no Internet connection.
Blue On The Internet is ready.
Blinking The Zyxel Device is booting up.
Off Power is off.
Red/Blue Blinking The Zyxel Device is in the process of resetting to factory defaults.
Purple On The Zyxel Device is updating firmware.
Blinking WPS is in progress.
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2.2 Ports and Buttons
The following figure shows the ports and buttons on the Zyxel Device.
Figure 18 Ports and Buttons
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The following table describes the items on the side panel of the Zyxel Device.
Table 4 Panel Ports and Buttons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WIFI/WPS Press the WIFI/WPS button for 1.5 - 4 seconds to quickly setup a secure WiFi connection between the
Zyxel Device and a WPS-compatible client device.
RESET Press the button for more than 5 seconds to return the Zyxel Device to the factory defaults.
LAN1 – LAN3 Connect computers or other Ethernet devices to Ethernet LAN ports for Internet access.
WAN For the Zyxel Device, connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port for Internet access.
DC12V Connect a power adapter to start the device.
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2.3 How to Reset the Zyxel Device
If you forget your password or cannot access the Web Configurator, insert a thin object into the RESET
hole to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that
you had previously. The password will be reset to the factory default (see the device label), and the LAN
IP address will be “192.168.123.1”.
1 Make sure the LED lights blue (not blinking).
2 Locate the RESET hole.
3 Insert a thin object into the RESET hole for more than 5 seconds or until the LED begins to blink red and
blue and then release it. The LED will blink blue when the defaults have been restored and the Zyxel
Device restarts.
2.4 How to Enable WiFi/WPS
You can use the WiFi/WPS button to quickly set up a secure WiFi connection between the Zyxel Device
and a WPS-compatible client device by adding one device at a time.
To activate WiFi/WPS:
1 Make sure the POWER LED lights blue and not blinking.
2 Press the WiFi/WPS button for 1.5-4 seconds and release it.
3 Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled client device within range of the Zyxel Device within 120
seconds. The LED flashes purple while the Zyxel Device sets up a WPS connection with the client device.
4 Once the connection is successfully made, the LED will light up in blue.
2.5 Wall Mounting
Please refer to the installation guide below for the wall mounting procedures of the Zyxel Device. You
may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
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Figure 19 Wall Mounting Screw Specifications
Table 5 Wall Mounting Information
Distances between holes 105 mm
M4 Screws Two
Screw Anchors Two
Do the following to attach your Zyxel Device to a wall.
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the Zyxel Device.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Figure 20 Wall Mounting Distance
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
Do not wall mount the Zyxel Device over a height of 2 m.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full
depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in – leave
a small gap of about 0.5 cm. If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the
wall. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.
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Figure 21 Wall Mounting Anchors
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Zyxel Device with the
connection cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the Zyxel Device with the screws on the wall. Hang the Zyxel Device on
the screws.
Figure 22 Wall Mounting Device
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3.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy system setup and
management through Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as
Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. The recommended minimum screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your computer.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
3.1.1 Access the Web Configurator
CHAPTER 3
Microsoft Edge,
1 Make sure your Zyxel Device hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Make sure your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the Zyxel Device.
3 Launch your web browser. If the Zyxel Device does not automatically re-direct you to the login screen,
go to http://192.168.123.1.
4 A login screen displays. Select the language you prefer (upper right).
5 To access the administrative Web Configurator and manage the Zyxel Device, type the default user
name admin and the randomly assigned default password (see the Zyxel Device label) in the Login
screen and click Login. If you have changed the password, enter your password and click Login.
Figure 23 Login Screen
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Note: The first time you enter the password, you will be asked to change it. Make sure the new
password must contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and one
number. For some models, the password must contain at least one English character
and one number. Please see the password requirement displayed on the screen.
6 The Connection Status screen appears. Use this screen to configure basic Internet access and WiFi
settings.
Figure 24 Connection Status
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A
B
C
3.2 Web Configurator Layout
Figure 25 Screen Layout
As illustrated above, the main screen is divided into these parts:
• A – Settings Icon (Navigation Panel and Side Bar)
•B – Layout Icon
• C – Main Window
3.2.1 Settings Icon
Click this icon ( ) to see the side bar and navigation panel.
3.2.1.1 Side Bar
The side bar provides some icons on the right hand side.
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Figure 26 Side Bar
The icons provide the following functions.
Table 6 Web Configurator Icons in the Title Bar
ICON DESCRIPTION
Wizard: Click this icon to open screens where you can configure the Zyxel Device’s time zone
and WiFi settings.
Theme: Click this icon to select a color that you prefer and apply it to the Web Configurator.
Language: Select the language you prefer.
Restart: Click this icon to reboot the Zyxel Device without turning the power off.
Logout: Click this icon to log out of the Web Configurator.
3.2.1.2 Navigation Panel
Click the menu icon ( ) to display the navigation panel that contains configuration menus and icons
(quick links). Click X to close the navigation panel.
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Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure Zyxel Device features. The
following tables describe each menu item.
Figure 27 Navigation Panel
Table 7 Navigation Panel Summary
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Connection Status Use this screen to configure basic Internet access, wireless settings, and
Network Setting
Broadband Broadband Use this screen to view and configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address
Wireless General Use this screen to configure the WiFi settings and WiFi authentication or
Guest/More AP Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the Zyxel Device.
MAC
Authentication
WPS Use this screen to configure and view your WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
WMM Use this screen to enable or disable WiFi MultiMedia (WMM).
Others Use this screen to configure advanced WiFi settings.
Channel Status Use this screen to scan WiFi channel noises and view the results.
Mesh Use this screen to enable or disable Mesh.
Mesh Topology Use this screen to configure the MAC address of the extender
Home
Networking
LAN Setup Use this screen to configure LAN TCP/IP settings, and other advanced
Static DHCP Use this screen to assign specific IP addresses to individual MAC
UPnP Use this screen to turn UPnP and UPnP NAT-T on or off.
parental control settings. This screen also shows the network status of the
Zyxel Device and computers/devices connected to it.
assignment, and other advanced properties. You can also add new
WAN connections.
security settings.
Use this screen to block or allow wireless traffic from wireless devices of
certain SSIDs and MAC addresses to the Zyxel Device.
settings.
connected to the Zyxel Device.
properties.
addresses.
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LINK TAB FUNCTION
Additional
Subnet
Wake on LAN Use this screen to remotely turn on a device on the local network.
TFTP Server Name Use DHCP option 66 to identify a TFTP server name.
Routing Static Route Use this screen to view and set up static routes on the Zyxel Device.
DNS Route Use this screen to forward DNS queries for certain domain names through
Policy Route Use this screen to configure policy routing on the Zyxel Device.
NAT Port Forwarding Use this screen to make your local servers visible to the outside world.
Port Triggering Use this screen to change your Zyxel Device’s port triggering settings.
DMZ Use this screen to configure a default server which receives packets from
ALG Use this screen to enable the ALGs (Application Layer Gateways) in the
Address Mapping Use this screen to change your Zyxel Device's IP address mapping
Sessions Use this screen to configure the maximum number of NAT sessions each
DNS DNS Entry Use this screen to view and configure DNS routes.
Dynamic DNS Use this screen to allow a static hostname alias for a dynamic IP address.
Security
Firewall General Use this screen to configure the security level of your firewall.
Protocol Use this screen to add Internet services and configure firewall rules.
Access Control Use this screen to enable specific traffic directions for network services.
DoS Use this screen to activate protection against Denial of Service (DoS)
MAC Filter MAC Filter Use this screen to block or allow traffic from devices of certain MAC
Scheduler Rule Scheduler Rule Use this screen to configure the days and times when a configured
System Monitor
Log System Log Use this screen to view the status of events that occurred to the Zyxel
Use this screen to configure IP alias and public static IP.
a specific WAN interface to its DNS servers.
ports that are not specified in the Port Forwarding screen.
Zyxel Device to allow applications to operate through NAT.
settings.
client host is allowed to have through the Zyxel Device.
attacks.
addresses to the Zyxel Device.
restriction (such as parental control) is enforced.
Device. You can export or email the logs.
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Table 7 Navigation Panel Summary (continued)
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Security Log Use this screen to view all security related events. You can select the
level and category of the security events in their proper drop-down list
window.
Levels include:
•Emergency
•Alert
• Critical
• Error
• Warning
•Notice
• Informational
•Debugging
Categories include:
• Account
• Attack
•Firewall
• MAC Filter
Traffic Status WAN Use this screen to view the status of all network traffic going through the
WAN port of the Zyxel Device.
LAN Use this screen to view the status of all network traffic going through the
LAN ports of the Zyxel Device.
NAT Use this screen to view NAT statistics for connected hosts.
ARP table ARP table Use this screen to view the ARP table. It displays the IP and MAC address
Routing Table Routing Table Use this screen to view the routing table on the Zyxel Device.
WLAN Station
Status
Maintenance
Operating
Mode
System System Use this screen to set the Zyxel Device name and Domain name.
User Account User Account Use this screen to change the user password on the Zyxel Device.
Remote
Management
Time Time Use this screen to change your Zyxel Device’s time and date.
E-mail
Notification
Log Settings Log Settings Use this screen to change your Zyxel Device’s log settings.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup/Restore Backup/Restore Use this screen to backup and restore your Zyxel Device’s configuration
Reboot Reboot Use this screen to reboot the Zyxel Device without turning the power off.
Diagnostic Ping&Traceroute
WLAN Station
Status
Operating Mode Use this screen to change the operating mode of the Zyxel Device.
MGMT Services Use this screen to enable specific traffic directions for network services.
Trust Domain Use this screen to view a list of public IP addresses which are allowed to
E-mail
Notification
Firmware
Upgrade
&Nslookup
of each DHCP connection.
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated
to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi.
access the Zyxel Device through the services configured in the
Maintenance > Remote Management screen.
Use this screen to configure up to two mail servers and sender addresses
on the Zyxel Device.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your Zyxel Device.
(settings) or reset the factory default settings.
Use this screen to identify problems with the Zyxel Device. You can use
Ping, TraceRoute, or Nslookup to help you identify problems.
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3.2.1.3 Dashboard
Use the menu items in the navigation panel on the right to open screens to configure the Zyxel Device’s
features.
Figure 28 Navigation Panel
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3.2.2 Widget Icon
Click the Widget icon ( ) in the lower left corner to arrange the screen order.
The following screen appears. Select a block and hold it to move around. Click the Check icon ( ) in
the lower left corner to save the changes.
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Figure 29 Screen Order
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4.1 Quick Start Overview
Use the Wizard screens to configure the Zyxel Device’s time zone and WiFi settings.
Note: See the technical reference chapters for background information on the features in this
chapter.
4.2 Quick Start Setup
You can click the Wizard icon in the side bar to open the Wizard screens. After you click the Wizard icon,
the following screen appears. Click Let’s go to proceed with settings on time zone and WiFi networks. It
will take you a few minutes to complete the settings on the Wizard screens. You can click Skip to leave
the Wizard screens.
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Figure 30 Wizard – Home
4.3 Quick Start Setup – Time Zone
Select the time zone of the Zyxel Device’s location. Click Next.
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Figure 31 Wizard – Time Zone
4.4 Quick Start Setup – Internet Connection
The Zyxel Device detects your Internet connection status. Click Next to continue.
Figure 32 Wizard – Internet
4.4.1 Successful Internet Connection
The Zyxel Device has Internet access.
Figure 33 Wizard – Successful Internet Connection
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4.4.2 Unsuccessful Internet Connection
The Zyxel Device did not detect a WAN connection. See Section 32.4 on page 258 for troubleshooting
the Zyxel Device WAN connection.
Figure 34 Wizard – Internet Connection is Down
4.5 Quick Start Setup – WiFi
Turn WiFi on or off. If you keep it on, record the WiFi Name and Password in this screen so you can
configure your WiFi clients to connect to the Zyxel Device. If you want to show or hide your WiFi
password, click the Eye icon ( ).
Figure 35 Wizard - WiFi
Click the Smart Connect check box to use the same SSID for 2.4G and 5G WiFi networks. Otherwise,
deselect the check box to have two different SSIDs for 2.4G and 5G WiFi networks. The screen and fields
to enter may vary when you select or deselect the check box.
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Figure 36 Wizard - WiFi – Smart Connect
4.6 Quick Start Setup – Finish
Your Zyxel Device saves your settings and attempts to connect to the Internet.
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5.1 Web Interface Overview
This chapter shows you how to use the Zyxel Device’s various features.
• Wired Network Setup
• WiFi Network Setup
• Network Security
• Device Maintenance
5.2 Wired Network Setup
CHAPTER 5
This section shows you how to set up a wired connection.
Set the Zyxel Device to Routing mode or Bridge mode on this connection as follows:
• Use Routing mode if you want the Zyxel Device to use routing mode functions such as NAT, Firewall, or
DHCP Server. You will need to reconfigure your network if you have an existing router.
• Use Bridge mode to pass the ISP-assigned IP address(es) to your devices connected to the LAN port.
All traffic from the Internet passes through the Zyxel Device directly to devices connected to the LAN
port. Use this mode if you already have a router with complete routing functions in your network.
5.2.1 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection
If you connect to the Internet through an Ethernet connection, you need to connect a broadband
modem or router with Internet access to the WAN Ethernet port on the Zyxel Device. You need to
configure the Internet settings from the broadband modem or router on the Zyxel Device. First, make
sure you have Internet access through the broadband modem or router by connecting directly to it.
This example shows you how to configure an Ethernet WAN connection.
1 Make sure you have the Ethernet WAN port connect to a modem or router.
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2 Go to Network Setting > Broadband and then the following screen appears. Click the Modify icon to edit
the information.
3 To set the Zyxel Device to Routing mode, see Section 1 on page 45.
To set the Zyxel Device to Bridge mode, see Section 1 on page 46.
Routing Mode
1 In this routing mode example, configure the following information for the Ethernet WAN connection.
General
Name My ETH Connection
Type Ethernet
Connection Mode Routing
Encapsulation (Internet
Type)
IPv6/IPv4 Mode IPv4 Only
IPoE
2 Enter the General settings provided by your Internet service provider.
2a Enter a Name to identify your WAN connection.
2b Set the Type to Ethernet.
2c Set your Ethernet connection Mode to Routing.
2d Choose the Encapsulation specified by your Internet service provider. For this example, select IPoE
as the WAN encapsulation type.
2e Set the IPv4/IPv6 Mode to IPv4 Only.
3 Under Routing Feature, enable NAT and Apply as Default Gateway.
4 For the rest of the fields, use the default settings.
5 Click Apply to save your settings.
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6 Go to the Network Setting > Broadband screen to view the established Ethernet connection. The new
connection is displayed on the Broadband screen.
Bridge Mode
1 In this bridge mode example, configure the following information for the Ethernet WAN connection.
General
Name My ETH Connection
Type Ethernet
Connection Mode Bridge
2 Enter the General settings provided by your Internet service provider.
2a Enter a Name to identify your WAN connection.
2b Set the Type to Ethernet.
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2c Set your Ethernet connection Mode to Bridge.
3 For the rest of the fields, use the default settings.
4 Click Apply to save your settings.
5.3 WiFi Network Setup
In this example, you want to set up a WiFi network so that you can use your notebook to access the
Internet. In this WiFi network, the Zyxel Device is an access point (AP), and the notebook is a WiFi client.
The WiFi client can access the Internet through the AP.
Figure 37 WiFi Network Setup
See the label on the Zyxel Device for the WiFi network settings and then connect manually to the Zyxel
Device. Alternatively, you can set up a WiFi network using WPS. See Section 5.3.2 on page 50.
5.3.1 Changing Security on a WiFi Network
This example changes the default security settings of a WiFi network to the following:
SSID Example
Security Mode WPA3-SAE/WPA2-PSK
Pre-Shared Key DoNotStealMyWiFi
802.11 Mode 802.11b/g/n Mixed
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1 Go to the Network Setting > Wireless > General screen. Select More Secure as the security level and
WPA3-SAE/WPA2-PSK as the security mode. Configure the screen using the provided parameters. Click
Apply.
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2 Go to the Wireless > Others screen. Set 802.11 Mode to 802.11b/g/n Mixed, and then click Apply.
You can now use the WPS feature to establish a WiFi connection between your notebook and the Zyxel
Device (see Section 5.3.2 on page 50). Now use the new security settings to connect to the Internet
through the Zyxel Device using WiFi.
5.3.2 Connecting to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi Network Using WPS
This section shows you how to connect a WiFi device to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi network using WPS. WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a security standard that allows devices to connect to a router securely without
you having to enter a password. There are two methods:
• Push Button Configuration (PBC) – Connect to the WiFi network by pressing a button. This is the simplest
method.
5.3.2.1 WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC)
This example shows how to connect to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi network from a notebook computer
running Windows 10.
1 Make sure that your Zyxel Device is turned on, and your notebook is within range of the Zyxel Device’s
WiFi signal.
2 Push and hold the WPS button located on the Zyxel Device until the WiFi or WPS LED starts blinking slowly.
Alternatively, log into the Zyxel Device’s Web Configurator, and then go to the Network Setting >
Wireless > WPS screen. Enable WPS and Method 1 PBC, click Apply, and then click the WPS button.
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3 In Windows 10, click on the Network icon in the system tray to open the list of available WiFi networks.
4 Locate the WiFi network of the Zyxel Device. The default WiFi network name is “Zyxel_XXXX” (2.4G) or
“Zyxel_XXXX_5G” (5G). Then click Connect.
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The Zyxel Device sends the WiFi network settings to Windows using WPS. Windows displays “Getting
settings from the router”.
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The WiFi device is then able to connect to the WiFi network securely.
5.3.3 Setting Up a Guest Network
A company wants to create two WiFi networks for different groups of users as shown in the following
figure. Each WiFi network has its own SSID and security mode. Both networks are accessible on both 2.4G
and 5G WiFi bands.
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• Employees using the General WiFi network group will have access to the local network and the
Internet.
• Visitors using the Guest WiFi network group with a different SSID and password will have access to the
Internet only.
Use the following parameters to set up the WiFi network groups.
GENERAL GUEST
2.4/5G SSID Employee Guest
Security Level More Secure More Secure
Security Mode WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK
Pre-Shared Key ForCompanyOnly guest123
1 Go to the Network Setting > Wireless > General screen. Use this screen to set up the company’s general
WiFi network group. Configure the screen using the provided parameters and click Apply. Note that if
you have employees using 2.4G and 5G devices, enable Smart Connect to use the same SSID and
password. Clear it if you want to configure different SSIDs and passwords for 2.4G and 5G bands.
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2 Go to the Network Setting > Wireless > Guest/More AP screen. Click the Modify icon to configure the
second WiFi network group.
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3 On the Guest/More AP screen, click the Modify icon to configure the other Guest WiFi network group.
Configure the screen using the provided parameters and click OK.
4 Check the status of Guest in the Guest/More AP screen. A yellow bulb under Status means the SSID is
active and ready for WiFi access.
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5.3.4 Setting Up Two Guest WiFi Networks on Different WiFi Bands
In this example, a company wants to create two Guest WiFi networks: one for the Guest group and the
other for the VIP group as shown in the following figure. Each network will have its SSID and security
mode to access the internet.
• The Guest group will use the 2.4G band.
• The VIP group will use the 5G band.
The Company will use the following parameters to set up the WiFi network groups.
Table 8 WiFi Settings Parameters Example
BAND 2.4G 5G
SSID Guest VIP
Security Mode WPA3-SAE/WPA2-PSK WPA3-SAE/WPA2-PSK
Pre-Shared Key guest123 123456789
1 Go to the Wireless > General screen and set Band to 2.4GHz to configure 2.4G Guest WiFi settings for
Guest. Click Apply.
Note: You will not be able to configure the 2.4G and 5G Guest WiFi settings separately if Smart
Connect is enabled.
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2 Go to the Wireless > Guest/More AP screen and click the Modify icon. The following screen appears.
Configure the Security Mode and Password using the provided parameters and click OK.
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The 2.4 GHz Guest WiFi network is now configured.
3 Go to the Wireless > General screen and set Band to 5GHz to configure the 5G Guest WiFi settings for
VIP. Click OK.
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4 Go to the Wireless > Guest/More AP screen and click the Modify icon. The following screen appears.
Configure the Security Mode and Password using the provided parameters and click OK.
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The 5G VIP WiFi network is now configured.
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5.4 Network Security
This section shows you how to configure a Firewall rule, Parental Control rule, and MAC Filter rule.
5.4.1 Configuring a Firewall Rule
You can enable the firewall to protect your LAN computers from malicious attacks from the Internet.
1 Go to the Security > Firewall > General screen.
2 Select IPv4 Firewall/IPv6 Firewall to enable the firewall, and then click Apply.
3 Open the Access Control screen,click Add New ACL Rule to create a rule.
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4 Use the following fields to configure and apply a new ACL (Access Control List) rule.
• Filter Name: Enter a name to identify the firewall rule.
• Source IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or
service.
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• Destination IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or
service is entering.
• Protocol: Select the protocol (ALL, TCP/UDP, TCP, UDP, ICMP or ICMPv6) used to transport the packets.
• Policy: Select whether to (ACCEPT, DROP, or REJECT) the packets.
• Direction: Select the direction (WAN to LAN, LAN to WAN, WAN to ROUTER, or LAN to ROUTER) of the
traffic to which this rule applies.
5 Select Enable Rate Limit to activate the rules you created. Click OK.
5.4.2 Parental Control
This section shows you how to configure rules for accessing the Internet using parental control.
Note: The style and features of your parental control vary depending on the Zyxel Device you
are using.
5.4.2.1 Configuring Parental Control Schedule and Filter
Parental Control Profile (PCP) allows you to set up a rule for:
• Internet usage scheduling.
• Websites and URL keyword blocking.
Use this feature to:
• Limit the days and times a user can access the Internet.
• Limit the websites a user can access on the Internet.
This example shows you how to block a user from accessing the Internet during time for studying. It also
shows you how to stop a user from accessing specific websites.
Use the parameters below to configure a schedule rule and a URL keyword blocking rule.
PROFILE NAME
Study Day:
INTERNET ACCESS
SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday
Time:
8:00 to 11:00
13:00 to 17:00
NETWORK SERVICE SITE/ URL KEYWORD
Network Service Setting:
Block
Service Name:
HTTP
Protocol:
TCP
Port:
80
Block or Allow the Web Site:
Block the web URLs
Website:
gambling
Parental Control Screen
Open the Parental Control screen. Select Enable under General to enable parental control. Then click
Add New PCP to add a rule.
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1 Go to Parental Control > Add New PCP. Under General:
1a Select Enable to enable the rule you are configuring.
1b Enter the Parental Control Profile Name given in the above parameter.
1c Select an user this rule applies to in Home Network User, then click Add. You will see the MAC
address of the user you just select in Rule List.
2 Under Internet Access Schedule:
2a Click Add New Time to add a second schedule.
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2b Use the parameter give above to configure the time settings of your schedule.
3 Under Network Service:
3a In Network Service Setting, select Block.
3b Click Add New Service, then use the parameter given above to configure settings for the Internet
service you are blocking.
4 Under Site / URL Keyword:
4a Select Block the web URLs in Block or Allow the Web Site.
4b Click Add, then use the parameter given above to configure settings for the URL keyword you are
blocking.
4c Select Redirect blocked site to Zyxel Family Safety page to redirect the web browser to the Zyxel
Family Safety page if he or she tries to access a website with the blocked URL keyword.
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5 Click OK to save your settings.
5.4.2.2 Configuring a Parental Control Schedule
Parental Control Profile allows you to set up a schedule rule for Internet usage. Use this feature to limit
the days and times a user can access the Internet.
This example shows you how to block an user from accessing the Internet during time for studying. Use
the parameter below to configure a schedule rule.
PROFILE NAME START BLOCKING END BLOCKING REPEAT ON
Study 8:00 am 11:00 am from Monday to Friday
1:00 pm 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday
1 Click Add more Profile to open the Parental Control screen.
2 Use this screen to add a Parental Control rule.
2a Enter the Profile Name given in the above parameter.
2b Click on the switch to enable Profile Active.
2c Select a device, and then click Next to proceed.
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3 Use this screen to edit the Parental Control schedule.
3a Click Add New Schedule to add a second schedule.
3b Use the parameter given above to configure the time settings of your schedules.
3c Click Save to save the settings.
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5.4.3 Configuring a MAC Address Filter for Wired LAN Connections
You can use a MAC address filter to exclusively allow or permanently block someone from the wired
LAN network.
This example shows that computer B is not allowed access to the wired LAN network.
Figure 38 Configure a MAC Address Filter Example
1 Go to the Security > MAC Filter > MAC Filter screen. Under MAC Address Filter, select Enable.
2 Click Add New Rule to add a new entry. Select Active, and then enter the Host Name and MAC Address
of computer B. Click Apply.
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5.5 Device Maintenance
This section shows you how to upgrade device firmware, back up the device configuration and restore
the device to its previous or default settings.
5.5.1 Backing up the Device Configuration
Back up a configuration file allows you to return to your previous settings.
1 Go to the Maintenance > Backup/Restore screen.
2 Under Backup Configuration, click Backup. A configuration file is saved to your computer. In this case,
the Backup/Restore file is saved.
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5.5.2 Restoring the Device Configuration
This section shows you how to restore a previously-saved configuration file from your computer to your
Zyxel Device.
1 Go to the Maintenance > Backup/Restore screen.
2 Under Restore Configuration, click Browse/Choose File, and then select the configuration file that you
want to upload. Click Upload.
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3 The Zyxel Device automatically restarts after the configuration file is successfully uploaded. Wait for one
minute before logging into the Zyxel Device again. Go to the Connection Status page to check the
firmware version after the reboot.
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6.1 Rover App Tutorials Overview
This shows you how to use the Rover app to manage the Zyxel Device and its WiFi network.
The table below explains the terms used in this chapter.
Table 9 Tutorial Term Definition
DEVICE TERM ROLE
The Zyxel Device in Router Mode Rover Router Router
The Zyxel Device in AP Mode Rover AP Access Point
The WRE6605 in AP Mode WRE6605 AP Access Point
The WRE6605 in Repeater Mode WRE6605 Repeater Repeater
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6.2 What You Can Do
• Set up your Rover Router with a repeater (the WRE6605 Repeater as an example) using a wireless
connection; see Section 6.3.1 on page 74.
• Set up your Rover AP with a router (Rover Router as an example) using a wired connection; see
Section 6.4.1 on page 75.
• Set up your Rover Router with an access point (the WRE6605AP as an example) using a wired
connection; see Section 6.4.2 on page 76.
• Use the Home screen to see how many devices are connected to your Zyxel Device; see Section 6.6
on page 78.
• Use the WiFi Settings screen to configure your general or guest WiFi network; see Section 6.7 on page
79.
• Use the Devices screen to view the information of WiFi clients connected to the Zyxel Device; see
Section 6.8 on page 85.
• Use the Parental Control screen to configure parental control WiFi schedules to block or allow WiFi
client device access to the Internet; see Section 6.9 on page 88.
• Use the Others screen to run a speed test, view your app version, or log out of the app; see Section
6.10 on page 90.
6.3 WiFi Network Scenario
Connect your Rover Router to a repeater (the WRE6605 Repeater as an example).
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6.3.1 Connect the Rover Router to the WRE6605 Repeater
Follow the steps below to set up a Rover Router with a WRE6605 Repeater to extend WiFi range.
Connect the Rover Router to the Internet. The Rover Router must be connected to a modem/router
using an Ethernet cable.
Table 10 Device Role
DEVICE TERM ROLE
Zyxel Device in Router mode Rover Router Router
WRE6605 in Repeater mode WRE6605 Repeater Repeater
Note: Make sure you reset the Rover Router and WRE6605 to factory defaults before switching
to a different mode. Remember to back up your configuration settings before resetting
your Zyxel Devices to factory defaults.
1 Turn on your modem/router for Internet access. Connect an Ethernet cable from a modem/router to the
WAN port on the Rover Router.
2 Note the power LEDs on the Rover Router when you’re done. The power LEDs should be steady blue.
Place the Rover AP where you want WiFi coverage.
3 Download the Rover app to your smartphone and log into the WiFi network of the Rover Router. You
may need to forget your current WiFi connection on your smartphone.
4 Change the default SSID and WiFi key on the Rover Router for better WiFi security; see Section 6.7.1 on
page 80 for more information. After applying changes, you will need to reconnect to the Rover Router
again using the new SSID and WiFi key.
5 Use WPS to copy the SSID and WiFi key from the Rover Router to the WRE6605 Repeater. Press the WPS
button on the Rover Router for 1.5 to 4 seconds and then press the WPS button on the WRE6605
Repeater for 2 seconds within 120 seconds.
6 Use the Rover app and the table below to see if the repeater is too far from the Rover Router; see
Section 6.8 on page 85 for more information.
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Table 11 Link Quality
ICON CONNECTION TYPE WIFI STATUS
Wired Wired Connection
Wired Blocked
Wireless Good to Go
Wireless Too Close to the Router
Wireless Weak WiFi
Wireless Blocked
6.4 Wired Network Scenarios
• Scenario 1: Connect your Rover AP to a router
• Scenario 2: Connect your Rover Router to an access point
6.4.1 Scenario 1: Connect your Rover AP to the Rover Router
Follow the steps below to set up your Rover AP with a router (the Rover Router as an example). Connect
the Rover Router to the Internet. The Rover Router must be connected to a modem/router using an
Ethernet cable. Then, connect a LAN port on the Rover AP to a LAN port on the Rover Router using
another Ethernet cable.
Table 12 Device Role
DEVICE TERM ROLE
Zyxel Device in Router mode Rover Router Router
Zyxel Device in AP mode Rover AP Access Point
Note: Make sure you reset the Rover Router and Rover AP to factory defaults before switching
to a different mode. Remember to back up your configuration setting before resetting
your devices to factory defaults.
1 Turn on your modem/router for Internet access. Connect an Ethernet cable from a modem/router to the
WAN port on the Rover Router.
2 Note the power LEDs when you’re done. The power LEDs should be steady blue. Place the Rover AP
where you want WiFi coverage and connect it to the Rover Router using an Ethernet cable.
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3 Download the app to your smartphone and log into the Rover Router’s WiFi network using the default
label information on the back label. You may need to forget your current WiFi connection on your
smartphone.
4 Change the default SSID and WiFi key on the Rover Router for better WiFi security; see Section 6.7.1 on
page 80 for more information. After applying changes, you will need to reconnect to Rover Router
again using the new SSID and WiFi key.
5 Use WPS to copy the SSID and WiFi key from the Rover Router to the Rover AP. Press the WPS button on
the Rover Router for 1.5 to 4 seconds and then press the WPS button on the Rover AP until the LED blinks
in purple within 120 seconds.
6 Use the Rover app and the table below to see if the access point is securely connected to the Rover
Router; see Section 6.8 on page 85 for more information.
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ICON CONNECTION TYPE WIFI STATUS
Wired Wired Connection
Wired Blocked
Wireless Good to Go
Wireless Too Close to the Router
Wireless Weak WiFi
Wireless Blocked
6.4.2 Scenario 2: Connect the Rover Router to the WRE6605 AP
Follow the steps below to set up the Rover Router with an access point (the WRE6605AP as an example).
Connect the Rover Router to the Internet. The Rover Router must be connected to a modem/router
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using an Ethernet cable. Then, connect the LAN port on the WRE6605AP to a LAN port on the Rover
Router using another Ethernet cable.
Table 14 Device Role
DEVICE TERM ROLE
Zyxel Device in Router mode Rover Router Router
WRE6605 in AP mode WRE6605 AP Access Point
Note: Make sure you reset the Zyxel Device and WRE6605 to factory defaults before switching
to a different mode. Remember to back up your configuration setting before resetting
your devices to factory defaults.
1 Turn on your modem/router for Internet access. Connect an Ethernet cable from a modem/router to the
WAN port on the Rover Router.
2 Note the power LEDs when you’re done. The power LEDs should be steady blue. Place the WRE6605 AP
where you want WiFi coverage and connect it to the Rover Router using an Ethernet cable.
3 Download the Rover app to your smartphone and log into Rover Router’s WiFi network using the default
label information on the back label. You may need to forget your current WiFi connection on your
smartphone.
4 Change the default SSID and WiFi key on the Rover Router for better WiFi security; see Section 6.7.1 on
page 80 for more information. After applying changes, you will need to reconnect to the Rover Router
again using the new SSID and WiFi key.
5 Use WPS to copy the SSID and WiFi key from the Rover Router to the WRE6605 AP. Press the WPS button
on the Rover Router for 1.5 to 4 seconds and then press the WPS button for 2 seconds on the WRE6605
AP within 120 seconds.
6 Use the Rover app and the table below to see if the access point is securely connected to the Rover
Router; see Section 6.8 on page 85 for more information.
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Table 15 Link Quality
ICON CONNECTION TYPE WIFI STATUS
Wired Wired Connection
Wired Blocked
Wireless Good to Go
Wireless Too Close to the Router
Wireless Weak WiFi
Wireless Blocked
6.5 Network Management with the Rover App
You can use the Rover app to view WiFi connection status of your device, configure general and guest
WiFi settings, add a parental control profile, and run a speed test. See the following sections for more
information.
• Home Settings
• General WiFi and Guest Settings
• Devices Settings
• Parental Control Settings
• Others Settings
6.6 Home Settings
Tap on the Home icon ( ) in the navigation panel. The Home screen displays and shows the number
of the devices connected to the Zyxel Device.
You can tap Connected Device in the Home screen to go to the Devices screen. See Section 6.8 on
page 85 for more device information.
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6.7 General WiFi and Guest Settings
Use this screen to configure settings for your main WiFi and guest network.
You can set up a guest WiFi network for your Zyxel Device. Company A wants to create a different WiFi
network group for different types of users as shown in the following figure. This group has its own SSID and
password.
• Employees in Company A will use a general Company WiFi network group.
• Visiting guests will use the Guest WiFi network group, which has a different SSID and password. Visiting
guests cannot connect to the company network using guest WiFi.
Figure 39 General and Guest WiFi Network Example
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Figure 40 Visiting Guests Blocked from Company Network
6.7.1 Setting Up General WiFi Settings
Follow the steps below to configure your general WiFi settings. Use the parameters in the table below to
create a set of WiFi Name and Password.
Table 16 The General WiFi Settings Parameters Example
GENERAL WIFI
WiFi Name Company
Password company123
1 Tap on the WiFi icon ( ) in the navigation panel. The WiFi > Home screen displays. Tap on the ( )
icon to edit your general WiFi Name and WiFi Password. In this example, enter Company as your general
WiFi Name and company123 as your general WiFi Password. Click Save to save the changes.
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2 You can use the app to create a QR code with your WiFi network name and password. Tap Show WiFi
QR Code in the WiFi > Home screen, the QR code will display as shown.
Use a smartphone to scan the QR code to join the general WiFi network. By printing and placing the QR
code somewhere accessible, you can let your friends or guests scan the QR code and join the WiFi
network directly without revealing your actual WiFi password.
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3 Tap Share WiFi Detail in the WiFi > Home screen. To share your general WiFi name and password with
your friends, select a media, such as Gmail or Skype, to send connection info to your friends.
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6.7.2 Setting Up Guest WiFi Settings
Follow the steps below to configure your guest WiFi settings. Use the parameters in the table below to
create a different set of WiFi name and password.
Table 17 The Guest WiFi Settings Parameters Example
GUEST WIFI
WiFi Name Guest
WiFi Password guest123
Tap on the Guest tab and then the WiFi > Guest screen appears. Click the switch to enable Guest WiFi.
When the switch goes to the right, Guest WiFi is enabled. Tap on the ( ) icon to edit the guest WiFi
Name and WiFi Password. In this example, enter Guest as your guest WiFi Name and guest123 as your
guest WiFi Password. Click Save to save the changes.
4 You can use the app to create a QR code with your WiFi network name and password. Click Show WiFi
QR Code in the WiFi > Guest screen, the QR code will display as shown.
Use a smartphone to scan the QR code to join the guest WiFi network. By printing and placing the QR
code somewhere accessible, you can let your friends or guests scan the QR code and join the WiFi
network directly without revealing your actual WiFi password.
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5 Tap Share WiFi Detail in the WiFi > Guest screen. To share your guest WiFi name and password with your
friends, select a media, such as Gmail or Skype, to send connection info to your friends.
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6.8 Devices Settings
1 Tap on the Devices icon ( ) in the navigation panel. Use the Devices screen to view the devices
connected to the Zyxel Device. Tap on the Arrow icon ( ) next the device name you want to see. In
this example, tap on the Arrow icon ( ) next to the Galaxy-C9-Pro. The Galaxy-C9-Pro screen displays.
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2 After you place your access point or repeater connected to the Zyxel Device, use the Devices screen
and the table below to check WiFi connection status.
Table 18 Link Quality
ICON CONNECTION TYPE WIFI STATUS
Wired Wired Connection
Wired Blocked
Wireless Good to Go
Wireless Too Close to the Router
Wireless Weak WiFi
Wireless Blocked
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Table 19 WiFi Connection Status
WIFI CONNECTION STATUS ACTION
Too Close to the Router Move the client device farther away from the Zyxel Device.
Weak WiFi Move the client device closer to the Zyxel Device.
Move your Galaxy-C9-Pro farther away from your Zyxel Device as the WiFi status is Too Close to the
Router.
3 To quickly block a client device from accessing your WiFi network, click Block From Internet. In this
example, click Block from Internet in the Galaxy-C9-Pro screen. Click Block to save the changes.
4 Click Edit if you want to modify your device name. Enter your device name and then click Save to save
the changes.
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5 To look for a specific device, tap on the Search icon ( ) in the Devices screen. Enter keywords to look
for a device. Tap Cancel if you want to go back to the previous screen.
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6.9 Parental Control Settings
1 Parental Control allows you to create and repeat a weekly schedule to restrict Internet usage for users.
Tap on the Parental Control icon ( ). The Parental Control screen displays. Tap Create Profile (only
appears at the first time) or the Add icon ( ) to create a new parental control profile. The New Profile
screen appears as shown.
The following example shows you how to create a studying schedule and block users from accessing
the Internet for a certain period of time. Use the parameter below to create a profile. Tap Create Profile
and then the New Profile screen appears. Enter Studying Schedule as the profile name.
Table 20 Parental Control Settings Parameters Example
PROFILE NAME START TIME END TIME REPEAT ON
Studying Schedule 8:00 am 11:00 am from Monday to Friday
2 Click Add Schedule on the Studying Schedule screen to create a schedule. The Add Schedule screen
displays. Select the day(s) of the week to repeat the rule and then enter the Start Time and End Time in
the Add Schedule screen. In this example, select from Monday to Friday. Then, enter 8:00 as Start Time,
and 11:00 as End Time.
Click Add Device to apply the Studying Schedule profile to a device. The Add Device screen appears as
shown. Select the device you want to add and then click Add to save the changes.
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3 Tap on the Arrow icon ( ) next to the profile to go back and continue modifying your profile. In this
example, click the Arrow icon ( ) next to Studying Schedule. The Studying Schedule screen will
appear.
Click Edit if you want to modify the name of the profile. Click the switch to enable or disable this WiFi
schedule profile. Click the ( ) icon if you want to edit the parental control schedule or apply this profile
to another device. Click Delete Profile to remove this profile.
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1 Tap on the Others icon ( ) in the navigation panel. The Others screen appears. Click Speed Test if you
want to conduct a speed test for downstream and upstream data rates. The Speed Test screen
appears. Click Start to perform a test.
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2 Click the Delete icon ( ) if you want to remove all previous test results. Click Delete to confirm the
changes.
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3 You can also use this screen to do the following:
• Give us feedback.
• View the app version.
• View the privacy policy.
• Log out of the app.
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7.1 Connection Status Overview
After you log into the Web Configurator, the Connection Status screen appears. You can configure
basic Internet access and WiFi settings in this screen. It also shows the network status of the Zyxel Device
and computers or devices connected to it.
7.1.1 Connectivity
Use this screen to view the network connection status of the Zyxel Device and its clients.
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Click the Arrow icon ( ) to view IP addresses and MAC addresses of the wireless and wired devices
connected to the Zyxel Device.
Figure 42 Connectivity: Connected Devices
You can change the icon and name of a connected device. Place your mouse within the device
block, and an Edit icon ( ) will appear. Click the Edit icon, and you’ll see there are several icon
choices for you to select. Enter a name in the Device Name field for a connected device. Click to
enable
() i Internet Blocking for a connected WiFi client. Click Save to save your changes.
7.1.2 Icon and Device Name
Select an icon and/or enter a name in the Device Name field for a connected device. Click to enable
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Figure 43 Connectivity: Edit
7.1.3 System Info
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Use this screen to view the basic system information of the Zyxel Device.
Figure 44 System Info
Click the Arrow icon ( ) to view more information on the status of your firewall and interfaces (WAN,
LAN, and WLAN).
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Figure 45 System Info: Detailed Information
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 21 System Info: Detailed Information
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Host Name This field displays the Zyxel Device system name. It is used for identification.
Model Name This shows the model number of your Zyxel Device.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of the Zyxel Device.
Firmware Version This is the current version of the firmware inside the Zyxel Device.
System Uptime This field displays how long the Zyxel Device has been running since it last started up. The
Zyxel Device starts up when you plug it in, when you restart it (Maintenance > Reboot), or
when you reset it.
CPU Usage This displays the current CPU usage percentage.
Memory Usage This displays the current RAM usage percentage.
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Table 21 System Info: Detailed Information (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Information (These fields display when you have an Ethernet WAN connection.)
IP Subnet Mask This field displays the current subnet mask in the WAN.
Primary DNS
server
Secondary DNS
server
Primary DNSv6
server
Secondary
DNSv6 server
LAN Information
IP Address This is the current IP address of the Zyxel Device in the LAN.
Subnet Mask This is the current subnet mask in the LAN.
IPv6 Address This is the current IPv6 address of the Zyxel Device in the LAN.
IPv6 Link Local
Address
DHCP This field displays what DHCP services the Zyxel Device is providing to the LAN. The possible
MAC Address This shows the network adapter MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the LAN interface.
Security
Firewall This displays the firewall’s current security level (High, Medium, Low, or Disabled).
WLAN Information
MAC Address This shows the WiFi adapter MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the WiFi interface.
Status This displays whether the WLAN is activated.
SSID This is the descriptive name used to identify the Zyxel Device in a WLAN.
Channel This is the channel number currently used by the WiFi interface.
Security This displays the type of security mode the WiFi interface is using in the WLAN.
802.11 Mode This displays the type of 802.11 mode the WiFi interface is using in the WLAN.
WPS This displays whether WPS is activated on the WiFi interface.
This field displays the first DNS server address assigned by the ISP.
This field displays the second DNS server address assigned by the ISP.
This field displays the first DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.
This field displays the second DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.
This field displays the current link-local address of the Zyxel Device for the LAN interface.
A link-local address is a special type of the IP address that is therefore only valid for
communication within the local network segment or broadcast domain of the device.
Typically, link-local addresses are used for automatic address configuration and neighbor
discovery protocols.
values are:
Server – The Zyxel Device is a DHCP server in the LAN. It assigns IP addresses to other
computers in the LAN.
Relay – The Zyxel Device acts as a surrogate DHCP server and relays DHCP requests and
responses between the remote server and the clients.
None – The Zyxel Device is not providing any DHCP services to the LAN.
7.1.4 WiFi Settings
Use this screen to enable or disable the main WiFi network. When the switch turns blue ( ), the
function is enabled. You can use this screen or the QR code on the upper right corner to check the SSIDs
(WiFi network name) and passwords of the main WiFi networks. If you want to show or hide your WiFi
passwords, click the Eye icon ( ).
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Figure 46 WiFi Settings
Click the Arrow icon ( ) to configure the SSIDs and/or passwords for your main WiFi networks. Click the
Eye icon ( ) to display the characters as you enter the WiFi Password.
Scanning the QR code is an alternative way to connect your WiFi client to the WiFi network.
Select Smart Connect to use the same SSID for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Note: Note that you have to disable Zyxel MESH in the Network Setting > Wireless > Mesh
screen to deselect the Smart Connect check box.
Figure 47 WiFi Settings: Configuration
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Each field is described in the following table.
Table 22 WiFi Settings: Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Smart Connect Select this and the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks will use the same SSID.
If you deselect this, the screen will change. You need to assign different SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz WiFi networks.
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz WiFi Click this switch to enable or disable the 2.4G / 5G WiFi network. When the switch turns blue
, the function is enabled.
WiFi Name The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the service set with which a wireless device is
associated. Wireless devices associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 English keyboard characters) for the WiFi.
WiFi Password If you selected Random Password, this field displays a pre-shared key generated by the Zyxel
Device.
If you did not select Random Password, you can manually type a pre-shared key from 8 to 64
case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Click the Eye icon to show or hide the password for your WiFi network. When the Eye icon is
slashed , you will see the password in plain text. Otherwise, it is hidden.
Random Password Select this to have the Zyxel Device automatically generate a password. The WiFi Password
Hide WiFi network
name
field will not be configurable when you select this option.
Select this to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID
through scanning using a site survey tool.
Note: Disable WPS in the Network Setting > Wireless > WPS screen to hide the SSID.
Save Click Save to save your changes.
7.2 Guest WiFi Settings
Use this screen to enable or disable the guest 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz WiFi networks. When the switch goes
to the right ( ), the function is enabled. Otherwise, it is not. You can check their SSIDs (WiFi network
name) and passwords from this screen. If you want to show or hide your WiFi passwords, click the Eye
icon.
Figure 48 Guest WiFi Settings
Click the Arrow icon ( ) to open the following screen. Use this screen configure the SSIDs and/or
passwords for your guest WiFi networks.
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Figure 49 Guest WiFi Settings: Configuration
To assign different SSIDs to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest WiFi networks, clear the Smart Connect check
box in the WiFi Settings screen, and the Guest WiFi Settings screen will change.
Note: Note that you have to disable Zyxel MESH in the Network Setting > Wireless > Mesh
screen to clear the Smart Connect check box.
Figure 50 Guest WiFi Settings: Different SSIDs
Each field is described in the following table.
Table 23 WiFi Settings: Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
2.4G/5G WiFi Click this switch to enable or disable the 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz WiFi networks. When the
switch goes to the right , the function is enabled. Otherwise, it is not.
WiFi Name The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the service set with which a wireless device is
associated. Wireless devices associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 English keyboard characters) for the WiFi.
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