ZyXEL P-2612HNU-Fx User Manual
P-2612HNU-Fx
802.11n ADSL2+ VoIP IAD
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Firmware Version 3.10
Edition 1, 9/2010
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About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the Zy XEL Device using
the web configurator.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
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• Download Library
Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read
the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the User Guide, Quick
Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better
understand how to use your product.
• Knowledge Base
If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here.
This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL
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Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should conta ct your vendor. If you ca nnot contact your vendor, then cont act a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following informatio n ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The P-2612HNU-Fx may be referred to as the “ZyXEL Device”, the “device”, the
“system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “ret urn” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The Z yXEL Device
icon is not an exact representation of your device.
ZyXEL Device Computer Notebook computer
Server Firewall Telephone
Router Switch
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power
source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication line cord.
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................ ...................19
Introduction .................................. .................................................... .......................................... 21
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 29
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................87
Connection Status and System Info Screens ............................................................................89
Broadband ................................................................................................................................. 95
Wireless .................................... ....................................................... ........................................ 123
Home Networking .................................................................................................................... 153
Routing .................................................................................................................................... 181
DNS Route ............................................ ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ........... 185
Quality of Service (QoS) ............................................................................ ... ... ... ..................... 189
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 203
Dynamic DNS ...........................................................................................................................211
Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 213
MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................ 219
Certificates ................................... ....................... ....................... ...................... ........................ 221
VoIP ......................................................................................................................................... 229
Logs ........................................................................................................................................259
System Monitor .................. ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .................263
User Account ......................................... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ...........271
Remote MGMT ........................................................................................................................ 273
System ................................... ...................... ....................... ....................... .............................. 275
Time Setting ............................................................................................................................. 277
Log Setting ............................................................................................................................. 279
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 281
Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................................... 283
Diagnostic .................................... ....................................................... ..................................... 287
Troubleshooting ..................................................... .................................................................. 291
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 301
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Part I: User’s Guide................................................................................ 19
Chapter 1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................21
1.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 21
1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device ...................................................................................... 21
1.2.1 Internet Access ................................................ ... ... .... ............................................. ...22
1.2.2 VoIP Features .............. .... ... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ..........23
1.2.3 ZyXEL Device’s USB and DLNA Media Support ....................................................... 23
1.2.4 Wireless Connection .............. ... ... .... .......................................................................... 24
1.3 The WPS/WLAN Button ...................................................................................................... 24
1.4 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device ................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. 25
1.5 Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device .....................................................................26
1.6 LEDs (Lights) ......................... .... ... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ 26
1.7 The RESET Button ................................ .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ... ....... 28
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................29
2.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 29
2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................ 29
2.2 The Web Configurator Layout .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............. 32
2.2.1 Title Bar .................................. ... ............................................. .... ... ... .......................... 32
2.2.2 Main Window .......................... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............33
2.2.3 Navigation Panel .......... .... ... ... ... ................................................................................. 33
Chapter 3
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................37
3.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 37
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3.2 Setting Up Your DSL Connection ................................. ................................................ .... ... 37
3.3 How to Set up a Wireless Network ...................................................................................... 40
3.3.1 Example Parameters ........................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. 40
3.3.2 Configuring the AP ....... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................................................... 40
3.3.3 Configuring the Wireless Client .................................................................................. 42
3.4 Setting Up NAT Port Forwarding ......................................................................................... 49
3.5 How to Make a VoIP Call .....................................................................................................51
3.5.1 VoIP Calls With a Registered SIP Account ................................................................ 51
3.6 Using the File Sharing Feature .................................. ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... 54
3.6.1 Set Up File Sharing .................................................................................................... 54
3.6.2 Access Your Shared Files From a Computer ............................................................. 56
3.7 Using the Media Server Feature ......................................................................................... 57
3.7.1 Configuring the ZyXEL Device .................. ................................................................. 57
3.7.2 Using Windows Media Player ................................................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ 58
3.7.3 Using a Digital Media Adapter .......................................................................... ... .... ... 61
3.8 Using the Print Server Feature ............................................................................................ 63
3.9 Configuring the MAC Address Filter .................................................................................... 78
3.10 Configuring Static Route for Routing to Another Network ................................................. 79
3.11 Configuring QoS Queue and Class Setup .........................................................................81
3.12 Access the ZyXEL Device Using DDNS ............................................................................ 84
3.12.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org .................................................. 85
3.12.2 Configuring DDNS on Your ZyXEL Device ............................................................... 86
3.12.3 Testing the DDNS Setting ........................................................................................ 86
Part II: Technical Reference.................................................................. 87
Chapter 4
Connection Status and System Info Screens.......................................................................89
4.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 89
4.2 The Connection Status Screen ............................................................................................ 89
4.3 The System Info Screen .. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ ... ... .... ... 91
Chapter 5
Broadband...............................................................................................................................95
5.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 95
5.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter .............................................................................. 96
5.1.2 What You Need to Know ........ ... ... .... ... ... .................................................................... 96
5.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................... 97
5.2 The Broadband Screen .......................................................................................................98
5.2.1 Add/Edit Internet Connection ................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 99
5.3 The 3G Backup Screen ...... ... .... ... ... ...................................................................................112
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5.4 Technical Reference ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................................114
Chapter 6
Wireless.................................................................................................................................123
6.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... .............................................. 123
6.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................ 123
6.1.2 Wireless Network Overview ...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..................................................123
6.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 125
6.2 The Wireless General Screen .................................................. ... ... .................................. 125
6.2.1 No Security .......................... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... .................127
6.2.2 Basic (Static WEP/Shared WEP Encryption) ........................................................... 128
6.2.3 More Secure (WPA(2)-PSK) ....................................................................................130
6.2.4 WPA(2) Authentication .............................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .................................. 131
6.3 The More AP Screen .......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .....................133
6.3.1 Edit More AP ....... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .................134
6.4 The WPS Screen ................................... .... ................................................ ... .... .................135
6.5 The WMM Screen ..............................................................................................................137
6.6 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................... 139
6.7 Technical Reference ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................................... 139
6.7.1 Additional Wireless Terms ........................................................................................ 140
6.7.2 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................... 140
6.7.3 Signal Problems ........ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ........................................................................ 143
6.7.4 BSS ..........................................................................................................................143
6.7.5 MBSSID .............................................. ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ........144
6.7.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................................................................... 145
Chapter 7
Home Networking .................................................................................................................153
7.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... .............................................. 153
7.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................ 153
7.1.2 What You Need To Know .................................... ... .... ... ........................................... 154
7.2 The LAN Setup Screen ......................................................................................................157
7.3 The Static DHCP Screen .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................. . 158
7.3.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 158
7.4 The UPnP Screen .............................................................................................................. 160
7.5 The File Sharing Screen ..................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................................161
7.5.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 161
7.5.2 Add/Edit File Sharing ....................................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .............. 1 63
7.6 The Media Server Screen .................................................................................................. 163
7.7 The Printer Server Screen ................................................................................................. 164
7.7.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 165
7.8 Technical Reference ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................................... 165
7.9 Installing UPnP in Windows Example ................................................................................170
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7.10 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example ............................................................................. 173
Chapter 8
Routing ..................................................................................................................................181
8.1 Overview ............... ............................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................................... 181
8.2 Configuring Static Route .................................................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .................182
8.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route ............................................................................................. 183
Chapter 9
DNS Route.............................................................................................................................185
9.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... .............................................. 185
9.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................ 186
9.2 The DNS Route Screen .....................................................................................................186
9.2.1 Add/Edit DNS Route Edit ...................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................................... 187
Chapter 10
Quality of Service (QoS).......................................................................................................189
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 189
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 189
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 190
10.2 The QoS General Screen ............................................................................................... 190
10.3 The Queue Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 192
10.3.1 Add/Edit a QoS Queue .......................................................................................... 193
10.4 The Class Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 194
10.4.1 Add/Edit QoS Class ..............................................................................................195
10.5 The QoS Monitor Screen ................................................................................................ 198
10.6 QoS Technical Reference ................................................................................................199
10.6.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tag ................................................................................................... 1 99
10.6.2 IP Precedence ........................................................................................................ 200
10.6.3 DiffServ ................................................................................................................. 200
Chapter 11
Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................203
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................203
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ......................................... .................................. 203
11.1.2 What You Need To Know ........................................................................................ 203
11.2 The Port Forwarding Screen ........................................................................................... 204
11.2.1 The Port Forwarding Screen .................................................................................. 205
11.2.2 The Port Forwarding Edit Screen ........................................................................... 206
11.3 The Sessions Screen .......................................................................................................207
11.4 Technical Reference ........................................................................................................ 208
11.4.1 NAT Definitions .......................................................................................................208
11.4.2 What NAT Does ......................................................................................................209
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11.4.3 How NAT Works .....................................................................................................209
Chapter 12
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................ 211
12.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................211
12.1.1 What You Need To Know ........................................................................................211
12.2 The Dynamic DNS Screen ................................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 212
Chapter 13
Firewall...................................................................................................................................213
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 213
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 213
13.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 214
13.2 The General Screen ..................... ... ...............................................................................215
13.3 The Services Screen ............... ... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ... .....................215
13.4 Firewall Technical Reference ................... .......................... ......................... ..................... 217
13.4.1 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 217
13.4.2 Security Considerations ......................................................................................... 217
Chapter 14
MAC Filter..............................................................................................................................219
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 219
14.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 219
14.2 The MAC Filter Screen .................................................................................................... 220
Chapter 15
Certificates ............................................................................................................................221
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 221
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 221
15.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 221
15.1.3 Verifying a Certificate .............................................................................................223
15.2 Local Certificates ............................................................................................................. 224
15.3 Trusted CA ..................................................................................................................... 226
15.4 Trusted CA Import ......................................................................................................... 227
15.5 View Certificate ................................................................................................................ 228
Chapter 16
VoIP ........................................................................................................................................229
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 229
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 229
16.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 230
16.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 231
16.2 The SIP Service Provider Screen ................................................................................... 231
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16.3 The SIP Account Screen ................................................................................................. 235
16.3.1 Add/Edit SIP Account .............................................................................................237
16.4 Multiple SIP Accounts ......................................................................................................240
16.4.1 Outgoing Calls ........................................................................................................ 240
16.4.2 Incoming Calls ........................................................................................................ 241
16.5 The Common Screen ...................................................................................................... 242
16.6 The Phone Device Screen .............................................................................................. 243
16.6.1 Edit Phone Device .................................................................................................. 244
16.7 The Region Screen ....................... ... ... .... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ...........245
16.8 The Call Rule Screen ......................................................................................................245
16.9 Technical Reference ........................................................................................................ 247
16.9.1 VoIP ........................................................................................................................ 247
16.9.2 SIP ........................................................................................................................ 247
16.9.3 Quality of Service (QoS) ........................................................................................ 253
16.9.4 Phone Services Overview ...................................................................................... 254
Chapter 17
Logs ......................................................................................................................................259
17.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 259
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 259
17.2 The Phone Log Screen ..................... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ........259
17.3 The VoIP Call History Screen .......................................................................................... 260
Chapter 18
System Monitor ....................................................................................................................263
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 263
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 263
18.2 The WAN Status Screen ..................................................................................................264
18.3 The LAN Status Screen ................................................................................................... 265
18.4 The NAT Status Screen ................................................................................................... 266
18.5 The 3G Backup Status Screen ........................................................................................ 266
18.6 The VoIP Status Screen .................................................................................................. 267
Chapter 19
User Account.........................................................................................................................271
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 271
19.2 The User Account Screen ................................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 271
Chapter 20
Remote MGMT.......................................................................................................................273
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 273
20.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 273
20.2 The Remote MGMT Screen ............................................................................................ 274
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Chapter 21
System...................................................................................................................................275
21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 275
21.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 275
21.2 The System Screen .........................................................................................................275
Chapter 22
Time Setting ..........................................................................................................................277
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 277
22.2 The Time Setting Screen ................................................................................................ 277
Chapter 23
Log Setting ...........................................................................................................................279
23.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 279
23.2 The Log Setting Screen ................................................................................................... 279
Chapter 24
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................281
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 281
24.2 The Firmware Upgrade Screen ....................................................................................... 281
Chapter 25
Backup/Restore.....................................................................................................................283
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 283
25.2 The Backup/Restore Screen ........................................................................................... 283
25.3 The Reboot Screen .........................................................................................................285
Chapter 26
Diagnostic..............................................................................................................................287
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 287
26.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 287
26.2 The Ping Screen ..............................................................................................................287
26.3 The DSL Line Screen ......................................................................................................288
Chapter 27
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................291
27.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 291
27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... . 291
27.3 ZyXEL Device Access and Login .................................................................................... 292
27.4 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 294
27.5 Wireless Internet Access ................................................................................................. 296
27.6 Phone Calls and VoIP ......................................................................................................298
27.7 USB Device Connection .................................................................................................. 298
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27.8 UPnP ............................................................................................................................... 299
Chapter 28
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................301
Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................311
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................323
Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions........................................353
Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................363
Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................387
Appendix F Open Software Announcements.......................................................................391
Appendix G Legal Information..............................................................................................415
Index.......................................................................................................................................417
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User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ZyXEL Device is an ADSL2+ Integrated Access Device (IAD) that combines an
ADSL2+ router with Voice over IP (VoIP) communication capabilities to allow you
to use a traditional analog telephone to make Internet calls. By integrating DSL
and NAT, you are provided with ease of installation and high-speed, shared
Internet access. The ZyXEL Device is also a co m p l e t e security solution with a
robust firewall.
Please refer to the following description of the product name format.
• “H” denotes an integrated 4-port hu b (s wi tc h) .
• “N” denotes wireless functionality, including 802.11n mode. There is an
embedded mini-PCI module for IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN connectivity.
• “U” denotes a USB port used to set up a 3G WAN connection via a 3G wireless
card or share files via a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive. The ZyXEL
Device can function as a print server with an USB printer connected. It can also
function as a DLNA/media server.
• Models ending in “1”, for example P-2612HNU-F1, denote a device that works
over the analog telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Models
ending in “3” denote a device that works over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital
Network) or T-ISDN (UR-2).
Only use firmware for your ZyXEL Device’s specific model. Refer
to the label on the bottom of your ZyXEL Device.
See the chapter on product specifications for a full list of features.
1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device
Here are some example uses for which the ZyXEL Device is well suited.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
LAN
PPPoE
IPoE
Bridging
WAN
ADSL/Ethernet
1.2.1 Internet Access
Your ZyXEL Device provides shared Internet access by connecting the DSL port to
the DSL or MODEM jack on a splitter or your telephone jack. If you prefer not to
use a DSL line and you have another broadb and modem or router (such as ADSL)
available, you can push the DSL/WAN switch (on the rear panel) to the WAN
side and connect the WAN port to the broadband modem or router. This way, you
can access the Internet via an Ethernet connection and still use the QoS, Firewall
and VoIP functions on the ZyXEL Device.
Computers can connect to the ZyXEL Device’s LAN ports (or wirelessly).
Figure 1 ZyXEL Device’s Internet Access Application
1.2.1.1 3G WAN
The USB port allows you to wirelessly connect to a 3G network to get Internet
access by attaching a 3G wireless card. You must leave the DSL or Ethernet WAN
port unconnected and attached a 3G wireless card to use 3G as your WAN. You
can also have the ZyXEL Device use the 3G WAN connection as a backup. Th at
means the ZyXEL Device switches to the 3G wireless WAN connection after the
wired DSL or Ethernet WAN connection fails. The ZyXEL Device automatically
changes back to use the wired DSL or Ethernet WAN connection when it is
available.
Figure 2 Internet Access Application: 3G WAN
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You can also configure firewall on the ZyXEL Device for secure Internet access.
PSTN
When the firewall is on, all inc o m ing traffic from the Internet to your network is
blocked unless it is initia t e d fr om 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.
Use QoS to efficiently manage traffic on your network by giving priority to certain
types of traffic and/or to particular c omput ers. For example, you could make sure
that the ZyXEL Device gives voice over Internet calls hi gh priority, and/or limit
bandwidth devoted to the boss’s excessive file downloading.
1.2.2 VoIP Features
You can register up to 2 SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) profiles (4 accounts for
each profile) and use the ZyXEL Device to make and receive VoIP telephone calls:
Figure 3 ZyXEL Device’s VoIP Application
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The ZyXEL Device sends your call to a VoIP service provider’s SIP server which
forwards your calls to either VoIP or PSTN phones.
1.2.3 ZyXEL Device’s USB and DLNA Media Support
Use the built-in USB 2.0 port to share files via a USB memory stick or a USB hard
drive (A). Alternatively, you can add a USB printer (B) and make it available on
your local area network.
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A
B
C
LAN
WLAN
WAN
You can also use the Z yXEL Device with a hardware-based media client (C) to play
media files stored in the USB storage device in your TV screen.
Figure 4 USB File Sharing, Print Server, and Media Server Application
1.2.4 Wireless Connection
By default, the wireless LAN (WLAN) is enabled on the ZyXEL Device. IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the ZyXEL Device to
access network resources. You can set up a wireless network with WP S (WiFi
Protected Setup) or manually add a client to your wireless network.
Figure 5 Wireless Connection Application
1.3 The WPS/WLAN Button
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You can use the WPS button ( ) on the top of the device to turn the wireless
LAN off or on. Yo u can also use it to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a
wireless network with strong security.
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Turn the Wireless LAN Off or On
1 Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2 Press the WPS button for one second and release it. The WLAN/WPS LED should
change from on to off or vice versa.
Activate WPS
1 Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2 Press the WPS button for more than five seconds and release it. Press the WPS
button on another WPS -enabled device within range of the ZyXEL Device. The
WLAN/WPS LED should flash while the ZyXEL Device sets up a WPS connection
with the wireless device.
Note: You must activate WPS in the ZyXEL Device and in another wireless device
within two minutes of each other. See
information.
Chapter 6 on page 145 for more
1.4 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configur ator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL
Device using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting
by service engineers.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
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1.5 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 password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password 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 y our password, you will hav e to reset the
ZyXEL Device to its factory default settings . If yo u backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the ZyXEL Device.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.6 LEDs (Lights)
The following graphic displays the labels of the LEDs.
Figure 6 LEDs on the Top of the Device
None of the LEDs are on if the ZyXEL Device is not receiving power.
Table 1 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The ZyXEL Device is receiving power and ready for use.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is self-testing.
Red On The Z yXEL Device detected an error while self-testing, or
there is a device malfunction.
Off The ZyXEL Device is not receiving power.
ETHERNET
1-4
Green On The ZyXEL Device has an Ethernet connection with a
device on the Local Area Network (LAN).
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data to/from the
LAN.
Off The ZyXEL Device does no t hav e an Ethernet conn ection
with the LAN.
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LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN/
WPS
DSL Green On This light applies when the ZyXEL Device is in DSL WAN
WAN Green On This light applies when the ZyXEL Device is in Ethernet
INTERNET Green On The ZyXEL Device has an IP connection but no traffic.
Green On The wireless network is activated and is operating in
IEEE 802.11 mode.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is communicating with other wireless
clients.
Orange Blinking The WPS connection is being configured.
Off The wireless network is not activated.
mode. The DSL line is up.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is attempting to synchronize DSL
signal.
Off The DSL line is down.
WAN mode. The ZyXEL Device has an Ethernet
connection with a device on the WAN.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data to/from the
WAN.
Off The ZyXEL Device does no t hav e an Ethernet conn ection
with the WAN.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or
assigned by a DHCP server), PPP negotiation was
successfully completed (if used).
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Red On The ZyXEL Device attempted to make an IP connection
but failed. Possible causes are no response from a DHCP
server, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed.
Off The ZyXEL Device does not have an IP connection.
PHONE Green On A SIP account is registered for the phone port.
Blinking A telephone connected to the phone port has its receiver
off of the hook or there is an incoming call.
Orange On A SIP account is registered for the phone port and there
is a voice message in the corresponding SIP account.
Blinking A telephone connected to the phone port has its receiver
off of the hook and there is a voice message in the
corresponding SIP account.
Off The phone port does not have a SIP account registered.
USB Green/
Orange
Off The ZyXEL Device does not detect a USB connection.
On The Z yXEL Device recognizes a USB connection but there
is no traffic.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data to /from the
USB device connected to it.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for information on hardware connections.
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1.7 The RESET Button
If you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you will need
to use the RESET button at the back of the device to reload the factory-default
configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had
previously and the passwords will be reset to the defaults.
1 Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2 To set the device back to the factory default settings, press the RESET button for
5 seconds or until the POWER LED begins to blink and then release it. When the
POWER LED begins to blink, the defaults have been restored and the device
restarts.
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Introducing the Web
Configurator
2.1 Overview
The web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy
device setup and management via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and
later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later versions.
The recommended 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 device. W eb pop-up blocking is enabl ed
by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
See Appendix C on page 353 if you need to make sure these functions are allowed
in Internet Explorer.
2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your ZyXEL Device hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick
Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Type "192.168.1.1" as the URL.
4 A password screen displays. Type “admin” or “user” (default) as the account
username and “1234” as the password, and click Login. Some features are not
configurable with the user account.
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If you have changed the password, enter your password and click Login.
Figure 7 Password Screen
Note: For security reasons, the ZyXEL Device automatically logs you out if you d o not
use the web configurator for five minutes (default). If this happens, log in again.
5 The following screen displays if you have not yet changed your password. It is
strongly recommended you change the default password. Enter a new password,
retype it to confirm and click Apply; alternatively click Skip to proceed to the
main menu if you do not want to change the password now.
Figure 8 Change Password Screen
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