Zyxel NBG7510 User's Guide
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User’s Guide
NBG7510
Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX1800 Router
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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
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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Index.................................................................................................................................................282
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PART I
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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.
CHAPTER 2
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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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