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ZyXEL Communications VMG8324 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Internet User Guide For use with the Zyxel VMG8324 VMG8924 Routers LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF www.seethelight.co.uk 02920 028 710...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    It’s worth looking out for the little differences from traditional data services – but don’t worry, we’ll be covering them in the next few pages. Please ensure that you read this guide carefully to help you get the best out of your seethelight services. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 3: Your Fibre Equipment

    Internet and voice data is converted from electrical impulses into light, passed down the fibre as light, then converted back into electrical impulses. This al- lows data to flow up and down the fibre. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 4 It has two or four internet and two telephony ports situated on the underside. Note: Make sure your ONT’s power supply is plugged-in and switched on or you will not have a connection to the seethelight network for both telephony and internet. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 5 No power* Green Connection OK No connection** Green Connection OK No connection** No connection** Action Check power and other cables are properly connected. Check that there are no bends in the fibre connection. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 6 (for more on this see 2.4 A ‘wired’ connection using the patch panel) Telephony Master Socket and Telephone Adaptor Applicable for voice services. Please see Telephone User Guide for more information. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Internet Connection

    LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF Router Power Supply And make sure you can locate your ONT (for more on this, see 1. Your Fibre Equipment) routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    ˉ For PC: Wireless USB adaptor or wireless network card And finally... ˉ Follow these instructions closely ˉ Don’t turn on your power supply until you’re sure everything is connected correctly ˉ Don’t attempt to disassemble any of your seethelight equipment routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 9: A 'Wired' Connection

    Take another ethernet cable and plug it into any of your router’s remaining ports (labelled 1-4). You can then connect your PC/or other internet enabled device to the other end of this ethernet cable. Connect to your PC/internet enabled device through its internet port. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 10: A 'Wireless' Connection

    Take the other end of this cable and insert it into blue WAN port of your router. For information on how to connect to wireless networks, see 6. Connecting to wireless networks. routers Last Amended:11/03/2014 Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924...

  • Page 11: A 'Wired' Connection Using The Patch Panel

    PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF Internal Wiring POTS1 POTS2 LAN/INTERNET LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Insert ethernet cable into internet port 1 of the ONT. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 12 4. Using another ethernet cable, take one end and plug it into a wall socket in the relevant room that your internet service has been enabled to. 5. With the other end of this cable, connect to your PC/internet-enabled device through its internet port. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 13 LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF Internal Wiring LAN 1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 PHONE 1 PHONE 2 RESET POWER ON/OFF POTS1 POTS2 LAN/INTERNET LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 14 Using another ethernet cable, take one end and plug it into a wall socket in the relevant room that your internet service has been enabled to. 4. With the other end of this cable, connect to your PC/internet-enabled device through its internet port. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Router

    Enter the username admin and the default password quick1234 into the router’s web page. Now close the Quick Start screen and proceed Maintenance then User Account and set a new password. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 16: Status Leds

    There is no Internet connection or the gateway is in bridged mode. The Device attempted to make an IP connection but failed. Possible causes are no response from a DHCP server, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 17 A telephone connected to the phone port has its Orange receiver off the hook and there is a voice message in the corresponding SIP account. The phone port does not have a SIP account registered. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 18 The Device recognises a USB connection through the USB2 slot. Blinking The Device is sending/receiving data to/from the Green USB device connected to it. The Device does not detect a USB connection through the USB2 slot routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 19: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    SSID: Or Service Set Identifier, is used to identify wireless networks. By displaying a list of SSIDs in your range you can select one to connect to. WPA2: Security protocols used to secure wireless computer networks. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 20: Windows Vista

    5.1 Windows Vista Click on the ‘Start’ button and then click ‘Connect To’ . Now click on the network that you want to connect to (your SSID), then click ‘Connect’ routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 21 (WPA2 PSK) then click ‘Connect’ . routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 22: Windows Xp

    5.2 Windows XP First, right-click the wireless network icon located in the lower right corner of your screen or go to ‘Connect To’ on the start menu. Click ‘View Available Wireless Networks’ . routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 23 A window will appear displaying the wireless networks in your vicinity. Click on your network (your SSID) and then click ‘Connect’ . enter your network password (WPA2 PSK). routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 24 When you have done this, click ‘Connect’ . You should now be connected to your wireless network. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 25: Mac Os X - Version

    5.3 MAC OS X - version 10.4 Go to the ‘System Preferences’ icon on your dock, then click on ‘Network’ under the ‘Internet & Network’ heading. Click on the ‘Turn AirPort On’ button. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 26 Select the correct network (your SSID) from the ‘Network Name’ list. enter your network password (WPA2 PSK) then click ‘OK’ followed by ‘Apply’ . routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 27: Windows 7

    2. Click the arrow next to ‘Network Adaptors to see if there is a WiFi adaptor listed. If you don’t have a wireless adaptor, you will have to buy one to plug into one of your computer’s USB ports. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 28 If you’ll be using the same connection regularly, you can tick the box to connect automatically. 5. The first time you connect to a network, you’ll be asked to choose whether it’s a home, work or public network. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 29: Windows 8

    Select the correct Network you wish to join. If the network requires a password, you will be promoted to enter it here. If it doesn’t. you should be automatically connected. routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

  • Page 30: Internet Troubleshooting

    ˉ Check that the correct lights are illuminated on your router (for more on this 4. About your router) ˉ Check that the lights on your ONT are showing that your service is working properly (for more on this see 1. Your fibre equipment) routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...
  • Page 31 If a seethelight technician visits your premises and the issue is caused by an internal wiring fault, you may be charged a call out fee. Need some more help? Call us on 0292 167 8545 for technical advice! routers Internet User Guide- Zyxel VMG8324/VMG8924 Last Amended:11/03/2014...

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