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P-2601HN(L)-F1 Series User’s Guide
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HAPTER
1
Introducing the ZyXEL Device
1.1
Overview
The ZyXEL Device is an ADSL2+ Integrated Access Device (IAD) that combines an
ADSL2+ router with Voice over IP (VoIP) communication capabilities to allow you
to use a traditional analog telephone to make Internet calls. By integrating DSL
and NAT, you are provided with ease of installation and high-speed, shared
Internet access. The ZyXEL Device is also a complete security solution with a
robust firewall and content filtering.
You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to efficiently manage traffic on your network
by giving priority to certain types of traffic and/or to particular computers.
Please refer to the following description of the product name format.
•
“H” denotes an integrated 4-port hub (switch).
•
“N” denotes wireless functionality, including 802.11n mode. There is an
embedded USB module for IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN connectivity.
Only use firmware for your ZyXEL Device’s specific model. Refer
to the label on the bottom of your ZyXEL Device.
•
“L” denotes the PSTN
(Public Switched Telephone Network) line feature. The
PSTN line lets you have VoIP phone service and PSTN phone service at the same
time. All PSTN line features documented in this user’s guide refer to the “L”
models only.
When the ZyXEL Device does not have power, only the phone with
lifeline connected to the FXO port can be used for making calls.
•
Models ending in “1” denote a device that works over the analog telephone
system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service).
See the chapter on product specifications for a full list of features.
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1.2
Applications for the ZyXEL Device
Here are some example uses for which the ZyXEL Device is well suited.
1.2.1
Internet Access
Your ZyXEL Device provides shared Internet access by connecting the DSL port to
the
DSL
or
MODEM
jack on a splitter or your telephone jack. Computers can
connect to the ZyXEL Device’s LAN ports (or wirelessly).
Figure 1
ZyXEL Device’s Internet Access Application
You can also configure firewall on the ZyXEL Device for secure Internet access.
When the firewall is on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is
blocked unless it is initiated from your network. This means that probes from the
outside to your network are not allowed, but you can safely browse the Internet
and download files.
1.2.2
Internet Calls (VoIP)
You can register a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) account and use the ZyXEL
Device to make and receive VoIP telephone calls: You can register a SIP (Session
LAN
PPPoE
IPoE
Bridging
WAN
ADSL
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Initiation Protocol) account and use the ZyXEL Device to make and receive VoIP
telephone calls:
Figure 2
ZyXEL Device’s VoIP Application
•
Calls via a VoIP service provider - The ZyXEL Device sends your call to a VoIP
service provider’s SIP server which forwards your calls to either VoIP or PSTN
phones.
1.2.3
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 WPS (WiFi
Protected Setup) or manually add a client to your wireless network.
Figure 3
Wireless Connection Application
1.3
Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
PSTN
LAN
WLAN
WAN
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•
Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL
Device using a (supported) web browser.
•
Command Line Interface (administrator account only). Line commands are
mostly used for troubleshooting by service engineers.
•
FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
1.4
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 your password, you will have to reset the
ZyXEL Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the ZyXEL Device.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5
LEDs (Lights)
The following graphic displays the labels of the LEDs.
Figure 4
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
WIRELESS
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 ZyXEL Device is setting up a WPS connection.
Off
The wireless network is not activated.
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Refer to the Quick Start Guide for information on hardware connections.
1.6
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
POWER
Green
On
The ZyXEL Device is receiving power and ready for use.
Blinking
The ZyXEL Device is performing Power On Self Test
(POST).
Red
On
The ZyXEL Device detected an error while self-testing, or
there is a device malfunction.
Off
The ZyXEL Device is not receiving power.
ETHERNET
1-4
Green
On
The ZyXEL Device has an Ethernet connection with a
device on the Local Area Network (LAN).
Blinking
The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data to/from the
LAN.
Off
The ZyXEL Device does not have an Ethernet connection
with the LAN.
DSL
Green
On
The DSL line is up.
Blinking
The ZyXEL Device is initializing the DSL line.
Off
The DSL line is down.
INTERNET
Green
On
The ZyXEL Device 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 DSL connection
is up.
Blinking
The ZyXEL Device is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Red
On
The ZyXEL Device attempted to make an IP connection
but failed. Possible causes are no response from a DHCP
server, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed.
Off
The ZyXEL Device does not have an IP connection.
PHONE
Green
On
A SIP account is registered for the phone port.
Blinking
A telephone connected to the phone port has its receiver
off of the hook or there is an incoming call.
Orange
On
A SIP account is registered for the phone port and there
is a voice message in the corresponding SIP account.
Blinking
A telephone connected to the phone port has its receiver
off of the hook and there is a voice message in the
corresponding SIP account.
Off
The phone port does not have a SIP account registered.
Table 1
LED Descriptions
LED
COLOR
STATUS
DESCRIPTION

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