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P-2601HN(L)-F1 Series
ADSL2+ IAD with 802.11n Wireless
Copyright © 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
User Name admin
Password 1234
Firmware Version 3.10
Edition 1, 10/2010
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the ZyXEL Device using
the web configurator.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
Documentation Feedback
Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]
Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.
Need More Help?
More help is available at www.zyxel.com.
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• Download Library
Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read
the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the User Guide, Quick
Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better
understand how to use your product.
• Knowledge Base
If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here.
This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL
products.
•Forum
This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from others who use ZyXEL
products and share your experiences as well.
Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following information ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The P-2601HN(L)-F1 series may be referred to as the “ZyXEL Device”, the
“device”, the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
Document Conventions
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Device
icon is not an exact representation of your device.
ZyXEL Device Computer Notebook computer
Server Telephone Firewall
Switch Router
Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power
source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication line cord.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using
the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• This CPE is indoor use only. (Utilisation intérieure exclusivement.)
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.
Safety Warnings
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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................19
Introducing the ZyXEL Device ...................................................................................................21
Introducing the Web Configurator ..............................................................................................27
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................59
Connection Status and System Info Screens ............................................................................ 61
Broadband ................................................................................................................................. 67
Wireless ..................................................................................................................................... 81
Home Networking .....................................................................................................................111
Routing ....................................................................................................................................127
DNS Route .............................................................................................................................. 131
Quality of Service (QoS) .......................................................................................................... 135
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 149
Dynamic DNS ..........................................................................................................................157
Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 159
MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................ 165
Certificates ...............................................................................................................................167
VoIP ......................................................................................................................................... 175
Logs ........................................................................................................................................ 203
System Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 207
User Account ........................................................................................................................... 213
Remote MGMT ........................................................................................................................ 215
SNMP ...................................................................................................................................... 217
System ..................................................................................................................................... 221
Time Setting ............................................................................................................................. 223
Log Setting ............................................................................................................................. 225
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 227
Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................................... 229
Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................233
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 237
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 243
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Part I: User’s Guide................................................................................ 19
Chapter 1
Introducing the ZyXEL Device...............................................................................................21
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 21
1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device ...................................................................................... 22
1.2.1 Internet Access ..........................................................................................................22
1.2.2 Internet Calls (VoIP) ................................................................................................... 22
1.2.3 Wireless Connection .................................................................................................. 23
1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device .................................................................................... 23
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device ..................................................................... 24
1.5 LEDs (Lights) ....................................................................................................................... 24
1.6 The RESET Button .............................................................................................................. 25
1.7 The WIRELESS ON/OFF Button ......................................................................................... 26
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................27
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 27
2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................ 27
2.2 The Web Configurator Layout .............................................................................................. 30
2.2.1 Title Bar ...................................................................................................................... 31
2.2.2 Main Window ..............................................................................................................31
2.2.3 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 31
2.2.4 Status Bar ................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 3
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................35
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 35
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3.2 Setting Up Your DSL Connection ........................................................................................ 35
3.3 How to Set up a Wireless Network ...................................................................................... 38
3.3.1 Example Parameters .................................................................................................. 38
3.3.2 Configuring the AP ..................................................................................................... 38
3.3.3 Configuring the Wireless Client .................................................................................. 40
3.4 Setting Up NAT Port Forwarding ......................................................................................... 45
3.5 How to Make a VoIP Call ..................................................................................................... 47
3.5.1 VoIP Calls With a Registered SIP Account ................................................................ 47
3.6 Configuring the MAC Address Filter .................................................................................... 50
3.7 Configuring Static Route for Routing to Another Network ................................................... 51
3.8 Configuring QoS Queue and Class Setup ........................................................................... 53
3.9 Access the ZyXEL Device Using DDNS .............................................................................. 56
3.9.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org .................................................... 57
3.9.2 Configuring DDNS on Your ZyXEL Device ................................................................. 57
3.9.3 Testing the DDNS Setting .......................................................................................... 58
Part II: Technical Reference.................................................................. 59
Chapter 4
Connection Status and System Info Screens.......................................................................61
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 61
4.2 The Connection Status Screen ............................................................................................ 61
4.3 The System Info Screen ...................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 5
Broadband...............................................................................................................................67
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 67
5.1.1 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................ 67
5.1.2 Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 68
5.2 The Broadband Screen .......................................................................................................69
5.2.1 Add/Edit Broadband ................................................................................................... 70
5.3 Technical Reference ............................................................................................................ 76
5.3.1 Encapsulation ............................................................................................................. 76
5.3.2 Multiplexing ................................................................................................................77
5.3.3 VPI and VCI ............................................................................................................... 77
5.3.4 IP Address Assignment .............................................................................................. 77
5.3.5 NAT ............................................................................................................................ 78
5.4 Traffic Shaping ..................................................................................................................... 78
5.4.1 ATM Traffic Classes ................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 6
Wireless...................................................................................................................................81
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6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 81
6.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .............................................................................. 81
6.1.2 Wireless Network Overview ....................................................................................... 81
6.1.3 Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 83
6.2 The Wireless General Screen ............................................................................................ 83
6.2.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 85
6.2.2 Basic (Static WEP/Shared WEP Encryption) ............................................................. 86
6.2.3 More Secure (WPA(2)-PSK) ...................................................................................... 88
6.2.4 WPA(2) Authentication ............................................................................................... 89
6.3 The More AP Screen ...........................................................................................................91
6.3.1 Edit More AP ..............................................................................................................92
6.4 The WPS Screen ................................................................................................................. 93
6.5 The WMM Screen ................................................................................................................95
6.6 Scheduling Screen ............................................................................................................. 97
6.7 Technical Reference ............................................................................................................ 97
6.7.1 Additional Wireless Terms .......................................................................................... 98
6.7.2 Wireless Security Overview ....................................................................................... 98
6.7.3 Signal Problems ....................................................................................................... 101
6.7.4 BSS .......................................................................................................................... 101
6.7.5 MBSSID ...................................................................................................................102
6.7.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................................................................... 103
Chapter 7
Home Networking .................................................................................................................111
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................111
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .............................................................................111
7.1.2 What You Need To Know ..........................................................................................111
7.2 The LAN Setup Screen .......................................................................................................113
7.3 The Static DHCP Screen ....................................................................................................114
7.3.1 Before You Begin ......................................................................................................115
7.4 The UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................116
7.5 Technical Reference ...........................................................................................................117
7.6 Installing UPnP in Windows Example .................................................................................119
7.7 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example ............................................................................... 122
Chapter 8
Routing ..................................................................................................................................127
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 127
8.2 Configuring Static Route ....................................................................................................128
8.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route .............................................................................................129
Chapter 9
DNS Route.............................................................................................................................131
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9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 131
9.2 The DNS Route Screen ..................................................................................................... 132
9.2.1 Add/Edit DNS Route Edit ........................................................................................ 132
Chapter 10
Quality of Service (QoS).......................................................................................................135
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 135
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 135
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 136
10.2 The QoS General Screen ............................................................................................... 136
10.3 The Queue Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 138
10.3.1 Add/Edit a QoS Queue .......................................................................................... 139
10.4 The Class Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 140
10.4.1 Add/Edit QoS Class .............................................................................................. 142
10.5 The QoS Monitor Screen ................................................................................................ 145
10.6 QoS Technical Reference ................................................................................................ 146
10.6.1 IEEE 802.1Q Tag ................................................................................................... 146
10.6.2 IP Precedence ........................................................................................................ 147
10.6.3 DiffServ ................................................................................................................. 147
Chapter 11
Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................149
11.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 149
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................... 149
11.1.2 What You Need To Know ........................................................................................ 149
11.2 The Port Forwarding Screen ........................................................................................... 150
11.2.1 The Port Forwarding Screen ..................................................................................151
11.2.2 The Port Forwarding Edit Screen ........................................................................... 152
11.3 The Sessions Screen .......................................................................................................153
11.4 Technical Reference ........................................................................................................154
11.4.1 NAT Definitions ....................................................................................................... 154
11.4.2 What NAT Does ...................................................................................................... 155
11.4.3 How NAT Works ..................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 12
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................157
12.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 157
12.1.1 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................157
12.2 The Dynamic DNS Screen .............................................................................................. 158
Chapter 13
Firewall...................................................................................................................................159
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 159
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13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 159
13.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 160
13.2 The General Screen .......................................................................................................161
13.3 The Services Screen .......................................................................................................161
13.4 Firewall Technical Reference ........................................................................................... 163
13.4.1 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 163
13.4.2 Security Considerations .........................................................................................163
Chapter 14
MAC Filter..............................................................................................................................165
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 165
14.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 165
14.2 The MAC Filter Screen .................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 15
Certificates ............................................................................................................................167
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 167
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 167
15.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 167
15.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ............................................................................................. 169
15.2 Local Certificates ............................................................................................................. 170
15.3 Trusted CA ..................................................................................................................... 172
15.4 Trusted CA Import .........................................................................................................173
15.5 View Certificate ................................................................................................................ 173
Chapter 16
VoIP ........................................................................................................................................175
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 175
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 175
16.1.2 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 176
16.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 177
16.2 The SIP Service Provider Screen ................................................................................... 177
16.3 The SIP Account Screen ................................................................................................. 181
16.3.1 Add/Edit SIP Account ............................................................................................. 183
16.4 The SIP Common Screen ................................................................................................ 186
16.5 The Phone Device Screen .............................................................................................. 187
16.5.1 Edit Phone Device .................................................................................................. 187
16.6 The Region Screen ......................................................................................................... 188
16.7 The Call Rule Screen ......................................................................................................189
16.8 The FXO Screen (“L” Models Only) ................................................................................. 190
16.9 Technical Reference ........................................................................................................191
16.9.1 VoIP ........................................................................................................................ 191
16.9.2 SIP ........................................................................................................................ 192
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16.9.3 Quality of Service (QoS) ........................................................................................ 197
16.9.4 Phone Services Overview ...................................................................................... 198
Chapter 17
Logs ......................................................................................................................................203
17.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 203
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 203
17.2 The Phone Log Screen .................................................................................................... 203
17.3 The VoIP Call History Screen .......................................................................................... 204
Chapter 18
System Monitor ....................................................................................................................207
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 207
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 207
18.2 The WAN Status Screen ..................................................................................................207
18.3 The LAN Status Screen ................................................................................................... 208
18.4 The NAT Status Screen ................................................................................................... 209
18.5 The VoIP Status Screen ..................................................................................................210
Chapter 19
User Account.........................................................................................................................213
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 213
19.2 The User Account Screen ............................................................................................... 213
Chapter 20
Remote MGMT.......................................................................................................................215
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 215
20.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 215
20.2 The Remote MGMT Screen ............................................................................................216
Chapter 21
SNMP......................................................................................................................................217
21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 217
21.2 The SNMP Screen ...........................................................................................................217
Chapter 22
System...................................................................................................................................221
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 221
22.1.1 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................ 221
22.2 The System Screen .........................................................................................................221
Chapter 23
Time Setting ..........................................................................................................................223
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23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 223
23.2 The Time Setting Screen ................................................................................................ 223
Chapter 24
Log Setting ...........................................................................................................................225
24.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 225
24.2 The Log Setting Screen ...................................................................................................225
Chapter 25
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................227
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 227
25.2 The Firmware Upgrade Screen ....................................................................................... 227
Chapter 26
Backup/Restore.....................................................................................................................229
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 229
26.2 The Backup/Restore Screen ........................................................................................... 229
26.3 The Reboot Screen .........................................................................................................231
Chapter 27
Diagnostic..............................................................................................................................233
27.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 233
27.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter .......................................................................... 233
27.2 The Ping Screen ..............................................................................................................233
27.3 The DSL Line Screen ......................................................................................................234
Chapter 28
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................237
28.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 237
28.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................... 237
28.3 ZyXEL Device Access and Login .................................................................................... 238
28.4 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 240
28.5 Phone Calls and VoIP ......................................................................................................241
28.6 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 242
Chapter 29
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................243
Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................253
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................265
Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions........................................291
Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................299
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Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................323
Appendix F Open Software Announcements .......................................................................327
Appendix G Legal Information..............................................................................................333
Index.......................................................................................................................................337
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