Zyxel P-661HNU-F1 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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HAPTER

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 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

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

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. 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 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

You can also configure the 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

LAN

WAN

DSL

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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 computers. 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 WPS (WiFi

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

Figure 3

Wireless Connection Application

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.

LAN

WLAN

WAN

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Figure 4

USB File Sharing / Print Server 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.

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 five seconds and

release it to turn the WPS function on. Repeat this procedure when you want to

turn the WPS function off.

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.

A

B

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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 Configurator. 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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