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Introducing the ZyXEL Device

This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Device. It also

introduces the ways you can manage the ZyXEL Device.

1.1

Overview

The P-660HN-FxZ series are ADSL2+ routers. By integrating DSL and NAT, you are

provided with ease of installation and high-speed, shared Internet access. The P-660HN-FxZ

is also a complete security solution with a robust firewall and content filtering.

Please refer to the following description of the product name format.

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“H” denotes an integrated 4-port hub (switch).

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“N” denotes 802.11n draft 2.0. The “N” models support 802.11n wireless connection

mode.

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Models ending in “1”, for example P-660HN-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).

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

on the bottom of your ZyXEL Device.

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All screens displayed in this user’s guide are from the P-660HN-F1 model.

See the product specifications for a full list of features.

1.2

Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device

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

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

using a (supported) web browser.

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Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service

engineers.

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FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.

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SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this

User’s Guide.

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SPTGEN. SPTGEN is a text configuration file that allows you to configure the device by

uploading an SPTGEN file. This is especially convenient if you need to configure many

devices of the same type.

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TR-069. This is an auto-configuration server used to remotely configure your device.

1.3

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.

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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.

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Write down the password and put it in a safe place.

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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.

1.4

Applications for the ZyXEL Device

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

1.4.1

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).

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Figure 1

ZyXEL Device’s Router Features

You can also configure firewall and content filtering 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 content filtering to block access to specific web sites, with URL’s containing keywords

that you specify. You can define time periods and days during which content filtering is

enabled and include or exclude particular computers on your network from content filtering.

For example, you could block access to certain web sites for the kids.

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.

1.5

LEDs (Lights)

The following graphic displays the labels of the LEDs.

Figure 2

LEDs on the Top of the Device

None of the LEDs are on if the ZyXEL Device is not receiving power.

DSL

LAN

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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 ZyXEL Device detected an error while self-testing, or there is

a device malfunction.

Off

The ZyXEL Device is not receiving power.