Zyxel P-2612HNU-F1F PLDT Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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HAPTER

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Introduction

1.1

Overview

The ZyXEL Device is an ADSL2+ Integrated Access Device (IAD) that combines an

ADSL2+ router with Voice over IP (VoIP) communication capabilities to allow you

to use a traditional analog telephone to make Internet calls. By integrating DSL

and NAT, you are provided with ease of installation and high-speed, shared

Internet access. The ZyXEL Device is also a complete security solution with a

robust firewall.

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 mini-PCI module for IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN connectivity.

•

“U” denotes a USB port used to set up a 3G WAN connection via a 3G wireless

card or share files via a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive. The ZyXEL

Device can function as a print server with an USB printer connected. It can also

function as a DLNA/media server.

•

Models ending in “1”, for example P-2612HNU-F1, denote a device that works

over the analog telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Models

ending in “3” denote a device that works over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital

Network) or T-ISDN (UR-2).

Only use firmware for your ZyXEL Device’s specific model. Refer

to the label on the bottom of your ZyXEL Device.

See the chapter on product specifications for a full list of features.

1.2

Applications for the ZyXEL Device

Here are some example uses for which the ZyXEL Device is well suited.

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1.2.1

Internet Access

Your ZyXEL Device provides shared Internet access by connecting the DSL port to

the

DSL

or

MODEM

jack on a splitter or your telephone jack. If you prefer not to

use a DSL line and you have another broadband modem or router (such as ADSL)

available, you can push the

DSL/WAN

switch (on the rear panel) to the

WAN

side and connect the

WAN

port to the broadband modem or router. This way, you

can access the Internet via an Ethernet connection and still use the QoS, Firewall

and VoIP functions on the ZyXEL Device.

Computers can connect to the ZyXEL Device’s LAN ports (or wirelessly).

Figure 1

ZyXEL Device’s Internet Access Application

1.2.1.1

3G WAN

The USB port allows you to wirelessly connect to a 3G network to get Internet

access by attaching a 3G wireless card. You must leave the DSL or Ethernet WAN

port unconnected and attached a 3G wireless card to use 3G as your WAN. You

can also have the ZyXEL Device use the 3G WAN connection as a backup. That

means the ZyXEL Device switches to the 3G wireless WAN connection after the

wired DSL or Ethernet WAN connection fails. The ZyXEL Device automatically

changes back to use the wired DSL or Ethernet WAN connection when it is

available.

Figure 2

Internet Access Application: 3G WAN

LAN

PPPoE

IPoE

Bridging

WAN

ADSL/Ethernet

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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.

Use QoS to efficiently manage traffic on your network by giving priority to certain

types of traffic and/or to particular computers. For example, you could make sure

that the ZyXEL Device gives voice over Internet calls high priority, and/or limit

bandwidth devoted to the boss’s excessive file downloading.

1.2.2

VoIP Features

You can register up to 2 SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) profiles (4 accounts for

each profile) and use the ZyXEL Device to make and receive VoIP telephone calls:

Figure 3

ZyXEL Device’s VoIP Application

The ZyXEL Device sends your call to a VoIP service provider’s SIP server which

forwards your calls to either VoIP or PSTN phones.

1.2.3

ZyXEL Device’s USB and DLNA Media Support

Use the built-in USB 2.0 port to share files via a USB memory stick or a USB hard

drive (

A

). Alternatively, you can add a USB printer (

B

) and make it available on

your local area network.

PSTN

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You can also use the ZyXEL Device with a hardware-based media client (

C

) to play

media files stored in the USB storage device in your TV screen.

Figure 4

USB File Sharing, Print Server, and Media Server Application

1.2.4

Wireless Connection

By default, the wireless LAN (WLAN) is enabled on the ZyXEL Device. IEEE

802.11a/b/g/n compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the ZyXEL Device to

access network resources. You can set up a wireless network with WPS (WiFi

Protected Setup) or manually add a client to your wireless network.

Figure 5

Wireless Connection Application

1.3

The WPS/WLAN Button

You can use the

WPS

button (

) on the top of the device to turn the wireless

LAN off or on. You can also use it to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a

wireless network with strong security.

A

B

C

LAN

WLAN

WAN

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Turn the Wireless LAN Off or On

1

Make sure the

POWER

LED is on (not blinking).

2

Press the

WPS

button for one second and release it. The

WLAN/WPS

LED should

change from on to off or vice versa.

Activate WPS

1

Make sure the

POWER

LED is on (not blinking).

2

Press the

WPS

button for more than five seconds and release it. Press the WPS

button on another WPS -enabled device within range of the ZyXEL Device. The

WLAN/WPS

LED should flash while the ZyXEL Device sets up a WPS connection

with the wireless device.

Note: You must activate WPS in the ZyXEL Device and in another wireless device

within two minutes of each other. See

Chapter 6 on page 145

for more

information.

1.4

Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device

Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.

•

Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL

Device using a (supported) web browser.

•

Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting

by service engineers.

•

FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.

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