Zyxel P-661HNU user manual
P-661HNU-Fx
801.11n Wireless ADSL+ 4-port Security Gateway
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IP Address https://192.168.1.1
Admin User Name: admin
Password: 1234
User User Name: user
Password: 1234
Firmware Version 3.10
Edition 1, 10/2010
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Copyright © 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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 abo ut your product, the answer may be here.
This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL
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This contains discussions on ZyXEL prod ucts. Learn from others who use 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 cannot contac t yo ur vendor, then contact 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-661HNU-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 “ent er” or “re turn” key on yo ur 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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Document Conventions
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 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.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using
the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
• This CPE product is for indoor use only (utilisation intérieure exclusivement).
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 ..............................................................................................................79
Connection Status and System Info Screens ............................................................................ 81
Broadband ................................................................................................................................. 87
Wireless .................................... ....................................................... .........................................111
Home Networking .................................................................................................................... 141
Routing .................................................................................................................................... 169
DNS Route ............................................ ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ..............173
Quality of Service (QoS) ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................................... 177
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 189
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 197
Firewall ....................................................................................................................................199
MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................ 205
Certificates ................................... ....................... ....................... ...................... ........................ 207
VPN ......................................................................................................................................... 217
System Monitor .................. ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 241
User Account ................................................... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ...........245
Remote MGMT ........................................................................................................................ 247
System ................................... ...................... ....................... ....................... .............................. 249
Time Setting ............................................................................................................................. 251
Log Setting ............................................................................................................................. 253
Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................................255
Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................................... 257
Diagnostic .................................... ....................................................... ..................................... 261
Troubleshooting ..................................................... .................................................................. 265
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 273
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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 Wireless Connection ........................ ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 23
1.2.3 ZyXEL Device’s USB and Print Server Support ......................................................... 23
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 .......................................... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... ....... 27
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
3.2 Setting Up Your DSL Connection ........................................................................... ... .......... 37
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3.3 How to Set up a Wireless Network ...................................................................................... 40
3.3.1 Example Parameters ........................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. 41
3.3.2 Configuring the AP .... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............. 41
3.3.3 Configuring the Wireless Client using the ZyXEL Utility ............. ................................ 42
3.3.4 Configuring the Wireless Client using the WPS PIN number ........................... ... .... ... 49
3.4 Setting Up NAT Port Forwarding ......................................................................................... 50
3.5 Using the File Sharing Feature ............................... ... ... ... ............................................. .... ... 52
3.5.1 Set Up File Sharing .................................................................................................... 52
3.5.2 Access Your Shared Files From a Computer ............................................................. 55
3.6 Using the Print Server Feature ............................................................................................ 55
3.7 Configuring the MAC Address Filter .................................................................................... 70
3.8 Configuring Static Route for Routing to Another Network ................................................... 71
3.9 Configuring QoS Queue and Class Setup ........................................................................... 73
3.10 Access the ZyXEL Device Using DDNS ............................................................................ 76
3.10.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org .................................................. 77
3.10.2 Configuring DDNS on Your ZyXEL Device ............................................................... 78
3.10.3 Testing the DDNS Setting ........................................................................................ 78
Part II: Technical Reference.................................................................. 79
Chapter 4
Connection Status and System Info Screens.......................................................................81
4.1 Overview ............. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ............. 81
4.2 The Connection Status Screen ............................................................................................ 81
4.3 The System Info Screen ......................................................... ... ... ... .................................... 83
Chapter 5
Broadband...............................................................................................................................87
5.1 Overview ............. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ............. 87
5.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter .............................................................................. 88
5.1.2 What You Need to Know .................. ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... 88
5.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................. 89
5.2 The Broadband Screen .......................................................................................................89
5.2.1 Add/Edit Internet Connection ........................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... 90
5.3 The 3G Backup Screen ................ ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........ 102
5.4 Technical Reference .................................. ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... ..... 104
Chapter 6
Wireless................................................................................................................................. 111
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6.1 Overview ............. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ............111
6.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter .............................................................................111
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6.1.2 Wireless Network Overview ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .........................................111
6.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................113
6.2 The Wireless General Screen .................................................. ... ... ...................................113
6.2.1 No Security .......................... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .........................115
6.2.2 Basic (Static WEP/Shared WEP Encryption) ............................................................116
6.2.3 More Secure (WPA(2)-PSK) .....................................................................................118
6.2.4 WPA(2) Authentication ........................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .........................................119
6.3 The More AP Screen .................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...........121
6.3.1 Edit More AP ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... .... .............................. 122
6.4 The WPS Screen ................................ ............................................. .... .............................. 123
6.5 The WMM Screen ..............................................................................................................125
6.6 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................... 127
6.7 Technical Reference .................................. ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... ..... 127
6.7.1 Additional Wireless Terms ........................................................................................ 128
6.7.2 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................... 128
6.7.3 Signal Problems ..... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .....131
6.7.4 BSS ........................................................................................ .................................. 131
6.7.5 MBSSID .............................................. ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ...........132
6.7.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................................................................... 132
Chapter 7
Home Networking .................................................................................................................141
7.1 Overview ............. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ........... 141
7.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................ 141
7.1.2 What You Need To Know .............................................. ... ... ..................................... 142
7.2 The LAN Setup Screen ......................................................................................................145
7.3 The Static DHCP Screen ........................... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ........... 146
7.3.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ........................... 146
7.4 The UPnP Screen .............................................................................................................. 148
7.5 The File Sharing Screen .................................. ... .... ... ... ... ............................................. .....149
7.5.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ........................... 149
7.5.2 Add/Edit File Sharing ....................................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .............. 151
7.5.3 Add New User . .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... .............................. 152
7.6 The Print Server Screen ....................................................................................................153
7.6.1 Before You Begin ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ........................... 153
7.7 Technical Reference .................................. ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... ..... 154
7.8 Installing UPnP in Windows Example ................................................................................ 158
7.9 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example ............................................................................... 162
Chapter 8
Routing ..................................................................................................................................169
8.1 Overview ............... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... .............................................. 169
8.2 Configuring Static Route ............................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................ 170
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8.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route ............................................................................................. 171
Chapter 9
DNS Route.............................................................................................................................173
9.1 Overview ............. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ........... 173
9.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................ 174
9.2 The DNS Route Screen ..................................................................................................... 174
9.2.1 Add/Edit DNS Route Edit ................................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ..................................... 175
Chapter 10
Quality of Service (QoS).......................................................................................................177
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 177
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 177
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 178
10.2 The QoS General Screen ............................................................................................... 178
10.3 The Queue Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 180
10.3.1 Add/Edit a QoS Queue .......................................................................................... 181
10.4 The Class Setup Screen ................................................................................................181
10.4.1 Add/Edit QoS Class .............................................................................................. 183
10.5 The QoS Monitor Screen ................................................................................................ 186
10.6 QoS Technical Reference ................................................................................................ 187
10.6.1 IP Precedence ........................................................................................................ 187
10.6.2 DiffServ ................................................................................................................. 187
Chapter 11
Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................189
11.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 189
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ......................................... .................................. 189
11.1.2 What You Need To Know ........................................................................................ 189
11.2 The Port Forwarding Screen ........................................................................................... 190
11.2.1 The Port Forwarding Screen .................................................................................. 191
11.2.2 The Port Forwarding Edit Screen ........................................................................... 192
11.3 The Sessions Screen .......................................................................................................193
11.4 Technical Reference ........................................................................................................ 194
11.4.1 NAT Definitions ....................................................................................................... 194
11.4.2 What NAT Does ...................................................................................................... 195
11.4.3 How NAT Works ..................................................................................................... 195
Chapter 12
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................197
12.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 197
12.1.1 What You Need To Know ....................................................................................... 197
12.2 The Dynamic DNS Screen ................................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 198
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Chapter 13
Firewall...................................................................................................................................199
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 199
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 199
13.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 200
13.2 The General Screen .......................................................................................................201
13.3 The Services Screen ........................ ... .... ... ............................................. ... .....................201
13.4 Firewall Technical Reference ................... .......................... ......................... ..................... 203
13.4.1 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 203
13.4.2 Security Considerations ......................................................................................... 203
Chapter 14
MAC Filter..............................................................................................................................205
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 205
14.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 205
14.2 The MAC Filter Screen .................................................................................................... 206
Chapter 15
Certificates ............................................................................................................................207
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 207
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 207
15.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 207
15.1.3 Verifying a Certificate .............................................................................................209
15.2 Local Certificates ............................................................................................................. 210
15.2.1 Trusted CAs ......................................................................................................... 212
15.2.2 Trusted CA Import ................................................................................................ 213
15.2.3 View Certificate ...................................................................................................... 213
15.3 VPN Certificates .............................................................................................................. 215
15.3.1 Import Certificate .................................................................................................... 216
Chapter 16
VPN.........................................................................................................................................217
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 217
16.1.1 What You Can Do in the VPN Screens .................................................................. 217
16.1.2 What You Need to Know About IPSec VPN ........................................................... 218
16.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 219
16.2 VPN Setup Screen .........................................................................................................220
16.3 The VPN Edit Screen ................................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .............. 222
16.4 Configuring Advanced Settings ...................................................................................... 226
16.5 Viewing SA Monitor ........................................................................................................ 228
16.6 IPSec VPN Technical Reference ..................................................................................... 229
16.6.1 IPSec Architecture ................................................................................................. 229
16.6.2 IPSec and NAT ....................................................................................................... 230
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16.6.3 VPN, NAT, and NAT Traversal ............................................................................... 231
16.6.4 Encapsulation .........................................................................................................232
16.6.5 IKE Phases ........................................................................................................... 233
16.6.6 Negotiation Mode ...................................................................................................234
16.6.7 Remote DNS Server .. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................................................... 234
16.6.8 ID Type and Content .............................................................................................. 235
16.6.9 Pre-Shared Key ......................................................................................................237
16.6.10 Diffie-Hellman (DH) Key Groups .......................................................................... 237
16.6.11 Telecommuter VPN/IPSec Examples ................................................................... 237
Chapter 17
System Monitor ....................................................................................................................241
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 241
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 241
17.2 The WAN Status Screen ..................................................................................................241
17.3 The LAN Status Screen ................................................................................................... 242
17.4 The NAT Status Screen ................................................................................................... 243
17.5 The 3G Backup Status Screen ........................................................................................ 244
Chapter 18
User Account.........................................................................................................................245
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 245
18.2 The User Account Screen ................................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 245
Chapter 19
Remote MGMT.......................................................................................................................247
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 247
19.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 247
19.2 The Remote MGMT Screen ............................................................................................ 248
Chapter 20
System...................................................................................................................................249
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 249
20.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 249
20.2 The System Screen .........................................................................................................249
Chapter 21
Time Setting ..........................................................................................................................251
21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 251
21.2 The Time Setting Screen ................................................................................................ 251
Chapter 22
Log Setting ...........................................................................................................................253
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22.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 253
22.2 The Log Setting Screen ................................................................................................... 253
Chapter 23
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................255
23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 255
23.2 The Firmware Screen ......................................................................................................255
Chapter 24
Backup/Restore.....................................................................................................................257
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 257
24.2 The Backup/Restore Screen ........................................................................................... 257
24.3 The Reboot Screen .........................................................................................................259
Chapter 25
Diagnostic..............................................................................................................................261
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 261
25.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 261
25.2 The Ping Screen ..............................................................................................................261
25.3 The DSL Line Screen ......................................................................................................262
Chapter 26
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................265
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 265
26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ........................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... . 265
26.3 ZyXEL Device Access and Login .................................................................................... 266
26.4 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 268
26.5 Wireless Internet Access ................................................................................................. 270
26.6 USB Device Connection .................................................................................................. 271
26.7 UPnP ............................................................................................................................... 272
Chapter 27
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................273
Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................283
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................295
Appendix C Pop-up Windows, Java Script and Java Permissions.......................................325
Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................335
Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................359
Appendix F Open Software Announcements .......................................................................363
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Appendix G Legal Information..............................................................................................393
Index...........................................................................................................................................1
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ZyXEL Device is an ADSL2+ 4-Port Security Gateway with rich features and
performance that uses 802.11N technology to maximize the speed and range of
your wireless signal. The ZyXEL Device is also a complete security solution with a
robust firewall based on Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Denial of Service
(DoS) protection.
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
dongle or share files via a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive. The ZyXEL
Device can also function as a print server with a USB printer connected.
• Models ending in “1”, for example P-661HNU-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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1.2.1 Internet Access
Your ZyXEL Device provides shared Internet access by connecting the DSL port to
the DSL/MODEM jack on a splitter or your telephone wall jack.
Computers can connect to the ZyXEL Device’s ETHERNET ports (or wirelessly).
Figure 1 ZyXEL Device’s Internet Access Application
LAN
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 dongle. You must leave the DSL port
unconnected and have a 3G wireless dongle attached to use 3G as your WAN. Y ou
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 if the wired
DSL connection fails. The ZyXEL Device automatically changes back to use the
wired DSL connection when it is available.
Figure 2 Internet Access Application: 3G WAN
WAN
DSL
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You can also configure the firewall on the ZyXEL Device for secure Internet access.
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
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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 email high priority, and/or limit bandwidth devoted to
the boss’s excessive file downloading.
1.2.2 Wireless Connection
By default, the wireless LAN (WLAN) is enabled on the ZyXEL Device. IEEE
802.11b/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 3 Wireless Connection Application
WLAN
Chapter 1 Introduction
WAN
LAN
1.2.3 ZyXEL Device’s USB and Print Server 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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Figure 4 USB File Sharing / Print Server Application
A
1.3 The WPS/WLAN Button
B
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.
Turn the Wireless LAN On or Off
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 off to on or vice versa.
Activate WPS
1 Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2 Place the devices you want to connect near one another.
3 Press the WPS button on top of the ZyXEL Device for more than fiv e s econds and
release it to turn the WPS function on. Repeat this procedure when you want to
turn the WPS function off.
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4 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.
5 The WLAN/WPS light on the P-661HNU-Fx shines steadily when connected.
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Note: You must activate WPS in the ZyXEL Device and in another wireless device
within two minutes of each other. See Chapter 6 on page 132 for more
information.
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.
• 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 5 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
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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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Table 1 LED Descriptions
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN/
WPS
DSL Green On This light applies when the ZyXEL Device is in DSL WAN
INTERNET Green On The ZyXEL Device has an IP connection but no traffic.
USB Green On The ZyXEL Device recognizes a USB connection but there
Green On The wireless network is activated and is operating in
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 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.
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.
is no traffic.
Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data to/from the
USB device connected to it.
Off The ZyXEL Device does not detect a USB connection.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for information on hardware connections.
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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CHAPTER 2
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 325 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.
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4 A password screen displays. Type “admin” (default) as the username and “1234”
as the password, and click Login. If you have changed the pa ssword, enter your
password and click Login.
Figure 6 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
Connection Status screen if you do not want to change the password now.
Figure 7 Change Password Screen
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