ZyXEL Communications NBG6816 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
ARMOR Z1
AC2350 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: NBG6816
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 06/2015
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
www.zyxel.com
Password 1234
http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
http://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the ARMOR Z1 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................10
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................15
eaZy 123 Wizard .....................................................................................................................................18
ARMOR Z1 Modes ..................................................................................................................................26
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................27
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................35
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................41
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................48
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................58
Status ......................................................................................................................................................59
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................65
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 82
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................101
Applications ...........................................................................................................................................106
Security .................................................................................................................................................130
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................136
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................150
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ...........................................................................................9
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Ways to Manage the ARMOR Z1 ...................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1 ....................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 ................................................................................................................. 11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen ..........................................................................................16
Chapter 3
eaZy 123 Wizard..................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard ........................................................................................................18
3.3 Internet Type .....................................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP ................................................................................20
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE ..................................................................................................20
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static ..................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Wireless Network ..............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4
ARMOR Z1 Modes...............................................................................................................................26
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................26
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................26
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4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5
Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................28
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................28
5.5 Network Map ..................................................................................................................................... 28
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................30
5.6.1 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................31
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................. 31
5.6.3 Notification ...............................................................................................................................32
5.6.4 Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................33
5.6.5 LED ..........................................................................................................................................34
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................35
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen .............................................................................................................. 35
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................38
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................41
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................41
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................41
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................41
7.3.1 Setting your ARMOR Z1 to AP Mode ......................................................................................42
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode .......................................................... 42
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................43
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................43
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................45
7.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................48
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................48
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................48
8.2.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................... 49
8.3 Connect to ARMOR Z1 Wireless Network without WPS ...................................................................50
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................52
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1 .............................................................................................54
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8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ........................................................................55
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................58
Chapter 9
Status...................................................................................................................................................59
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................59
9.1.1 What You Can Do ....................................................................................................................59
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................59
9.3 Common Usage Screen .................................................................................................................61
9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................62
9.5 DHCP Table Screen ..........................................................................................................................63
9.6 WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients Screen ......................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................65
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................65
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................65
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................65
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................66
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ............................................................................................................68
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................68
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................73
10.5 NAT .................................................................................................................................................77
10.5.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................77
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ...............................................................................................................79
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen ..................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................82
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................82
11.1.1 What You Can Do .................................................................................................................. 83
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................83
11.2 Wireless Screen .............................................................................................................................87
11.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................89
11.3.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................89
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................90
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................................................................91
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ....................................................................................................................93
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit ...............................................................................................................93
11.5 MAC Filter Screen ..........................................................................................................................95
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11.6 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................................96
11.7 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................97
11.8 Scheduling Screen .......................................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 12
LAN .................................................................................................................................................... 101
12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................101
12.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 101
12.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................101
12.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................102
12.5 Static DHCP Screen ......................................................................................................................103
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................................................................................................................104
Chapter 13
Applications......................................................................................................................................106
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................106
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................106
13.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................106
13.1.3 Before You Begin .................................................................................................................108
13.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................108
13.2.1 General Screen ...................................................................................................................108
13.2.2 Notification Screen .............................................................................................................. 112
13.3 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................... 114
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ............................................................................................................... 115
13.3.2 Priorities Screen .................................................................................................................. 116
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen .......................................................................................................... 117
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................ 119
13.6 File Sharing ...................................................................................................................................120
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................120
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen .............................................................................................................. 122
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ...............................................123
13.7 One Connect Screen .....................................................................................................................127
13.8 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................127
Chapter 14
Security..............................................................................................................................................130
14.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................130
14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................130
14.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................130
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ....................................................................................................................131
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .....................................................................................................................133
Chapter 15
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................136
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15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................136
15.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 136
15.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................. 136
15.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................137
15.5 Time Screen ..................................................................................................................................138
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................140
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ................................................................................................................141
15.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................142
15.9 Language Screen .......................................................................................................................... 142
15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................................................................................................143
15.10.1 Remote Access .................................................................................................................143
15.10.2 Wake On LAN ....................................................................................................................145
15.11 Log Screen ..................................................................................................................................146
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................147
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ..............................................................................................................148
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................150
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................150
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................150
16.3 ARMOR Z1 Access and Login ......................................................................................................151
16.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................153
16.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 to Its Factory Defaults .........................................................................154
16.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................154
16.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................156
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................157
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................166
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................192
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................195
Appendix E Customer Support ........................................................................................................202
Index ..................................................................................................................................................208
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PART I
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1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ARMOR Z1.
The ARMOR Z1 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring,
providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible devices. The ARMOR Z1 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
networks at the same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There are two USB 3.0 ports on the side panel of your ARMOR Z1. You can connect USB (version
2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The ARMOR Z1
automatically detects the USB devices.
CHAPTER 1
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1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the ARMOR Z1:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the ARMOR Z1 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the ARMOR Z1 to access network resources. You can
use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 W ays to Manage the ARMOR Z1
Use any of the following methods to manage the ARMOR Z1.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ARMOR Z1.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ARMOR Z1 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1
Do the following things regularly to make the ARMOR Z1 more secure and to manage the ARMOR
Z1 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 your password, you will have to reset the ARMOR Z1 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the ARMOR Z1.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need
to use the RESET button at the back of the ARMOR Z1 to reload the factory-default configuration
file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password
will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the ARMOR Z1.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the ARMOR Z1 back to its factory-
default configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your ARMOR Z1 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device
to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the ARMOR Z1 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
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1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2.4G WLAN/WPS
5G WLAN/WPS
Power
Internet
2 Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the ARMOR Z1.
Note: You must activate WPS in the ARMOR Z1 and in another wireless device within two
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
Chapter 1 Introduction
minutes of each other.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 48.
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/System White On The ARMOR Z1 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of starting up, default restoring,
Off The ARMOR Z1 is not receiving power.
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LAN 1-4
WAN
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Internet White On The ARMOR Z1 has an IP connection but no traffic.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a
DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if
used) and the connection is up.
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Off The ARMOR Z1 does not have an IP connection.
2.4G WLAN/WPS White On The ARMOR Z1 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but
is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
5G WLAN/WPS White On The ARMOR Z1 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
Figure 2 Rear Panel
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The following table describes the rear panel LEDs.
Table 2 Rear Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
LAN 1-4 Green On The ARMOR Z1’s LAN connection is ready.
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
WAN Green On The ARMOR Z1’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the ARMOR Z1 Web Configurator and provides an overview of
its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the ARMOR Z1 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as
Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later
versions or Google Chrome 26.0 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. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
CHAPTER 2
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Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 16 on page 150) to see how to make sure these
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your ARMOR Z1 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the ARMOR Z1 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The ARMOR Z1 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. If
the ARMOR Z1 obtains a WAN IP address or a DNS server IP address in the same subnet as the LAN
IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See
Auto-IP Change on page 67 for more information.
If the ARMOR Z1 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 26 for
more information about the modes of the ARMOR Z1.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
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2.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be
redirected to the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 18 for the eaZy123
setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 3 Login screen
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator.
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
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Figure 4 Change Default Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Change Default Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enter your new
password here
Confirm password Retype the password for confirmation.
Skip Click Skip if you do not want to change the password this time.
Change Click Change to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Type a new password.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
15 on page 136 to change this). Simply log back into the ARMOR Z1 if this
happens.
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CHAPTER 3
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the eaZy 123 setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s eaZy 123 setup wizard helps you configure your device to access the
Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t
have that information.
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"
(default) as the password and click Login.
eaZy 123 Wizard
Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the ARMOR Z1 is accessed for
the first time or when you reset the ARMOR Z1 to its default factory settings. If you
didn’t configure the wizard screens, you will be redirected to the login page when
you connect to the Internet.
If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click the 123 icon on
the upper right corner of any Web Configurator screen. The eaZy 123 wizard attempts to detect
which WAN connection type you are using.
If the eaZy 123 wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down
list box. Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The wizard screen opens.
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Figure 5 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
Figure 6 eaZy 123 Setup
3.3 Internet Type
The ARMOR Z1 offers three WAN selection types. They are Automatic - DHCP, PPPoE or Static.
Configure the Internet type settings on your ARMOR Z1 in the first part. The following screen
depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type. This wizard screen varies according to
the connection type that you select.
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3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DH CP
Select the Automatic - DHCP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Figure 7 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF
(Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with
a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data
networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services,
a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create
and offer new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it
requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the ARMOR Z1 (rather than individual computers), the
computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ARMOR Z1 does that part of
the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
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Figure 8 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up
connection.
PPPoE Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPPoE Password Type the password associated with the user name above.
Static IP (Optional) Enter the WAN IP address assigned by your ISP.
Note: If you get an error message, make sure you have entered the correct information
provided by your ISP.
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static
Choose Static as the WAN Selec tion Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click
Next.
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Figure 9 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the Static option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address.
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Gateway IP Address
(Optional)
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
Note: If you get an error screen, make sure your Internet connection is working and
select the right WAN Selection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your
Internet Connection type.
3.4 Wireless Network
Configure the wireless network settings on your ARMOR Z1 in the second part. The default wireless
security setting is WPA2-PSK.
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Figure 10 Wireless Network
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Wireless Network
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the ARMOR Z1, make sure all wireless stations use the same
SSID in order to access the network.
Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Edit 5 GHz
wireless
network
5GHz Wireless
Name (SSID)
5GHz Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Select this check box to configure different SSID and wireless security settings for the
ARMOR Z1’s 5 GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the ARMOR Z1 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you
configue above) for the 5 GHZ wireless network.
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the ARMOR Z1, make sure all wireless stations use the same
SSID in order to access the network.
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Click the Apply button in the third part to save your settings.
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Figure 11 Apply your Wi-Fi settings
Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the
ARMOR Z1’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the ARMOR Z1 off, wait
for a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web
configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the
User’s Guide for more suggestions.
Figure 12 Congratulations
You can click the My ZyXEL Cloud S ervice button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you
can create an account and register your ARMOR Z1. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS
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service to get a domain name mapped to the ARMOR Z1’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can
use the domain name to remotely access the ARMOR Z1’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your ARMOR Z1 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your ARMOR Z1. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing ARMOR Z1 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your ARMOR Z1, or simply how the ARMOR Z1 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
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• Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 27 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the ARMOR
Z1. Click > Expert after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on page
59 through Chapter 15 on page 148 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the ARMOR Z1, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the ARMOR Z1. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 35 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the ARMOR Z1 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 43 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your ARMOR Z1, refer to Chapter
15 on page 148.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 changes. The running
applications and services of the network devices connected to the ARMOR Z1 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
Network Map
Navigation Panel
Control Panel
Go to
Status
Screen
(Expert
Mode)
The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the
ARMOR Z1 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features
that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 13 Easy Mode
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5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
•Use this Navigation Panel to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the ARMOR Z1 (Section 5.4 on
page 28).
•Use the Network Map screen to check if your ARMOR Z1 is connected to the Internet (Section
5.5 on page 28).
•Use the Control Panel to configure and enable ARMOR Z1 features, including guest Wi-Fi,
wireless security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 30).
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5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 30) changes
depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available.
• Access Point Mode: Parental Control and Notification are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 14 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to open a screen where you can click Check here to redirect your
Firmware Notification
123 Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the ARMOR Z1.
screen to the firmware upgrade page.
This icon only displays when new firmware is released.
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Figure 15 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification
5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
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Figure 16 Easy Mode: Network Map
This screen displays whether the ARMOR Z1 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices
connected to the ARMOR Z1, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refresh button to
refresh the network map.
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 9 Easy Mode: Network Map
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This icon shows the ARMOR Z1’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the ARMOR Z1’s connection status and the network
map.
Info Click this to view the device’s information that is currently connected to the ARMOR
Z1.
Block Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the ARMOR Z1.
Rename / Icon Click this to rename the device or change the device’s icon.
Figure 17 Easy Mode: Network Map: Info
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Figure 18 Easy Mode: Network Map: Rename / Icon
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Click Cancel to reload the previous
configuration for this screen.
5.6 Control Panel
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The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel.
Figure 19 Easy Mode: Control Panel
Switch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light
flashes. If it is turned off, the blue light flashes.
Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 10 Easy Mode: Control Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Parental Control Switch ON to enable parental control, and click this to view the parental control
rules. Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 31 to see this screen.
Guest Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless and wireless security settings for the guest Wi-Fi
network.
Notification Switch ON to have the ARMOR Z1 send e-mail notifications when the user(s) is
connected to the ARMOR Z1 for Internet access during the specified time periods.
Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.3 on page 32 to see this screen.
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