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ZyXEL Communications VSG1432 Setup Manual

802.11n wireless vdsl2 4-port gateway
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VSG1432
User Setup Guide
802.11n Wireless VDSL2 4-port Gateway
Default Login Details
IP Address
http://192.168.1.254
Username
Password
Firmware Version 1.10
Edition 1, 10/2011
www.zyxel.com
www.zyxel.com
admin
telus
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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  • Page 1 VSG1432 User Setup Guide 802.11n Wireless VDSL2 4-port Gateway Default Login Details IP Address http://192.168.1.254 Username admin Password telus Firmware Version 1.10 Edition 1, 10/2011 www.zyxel.com www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2011 ZyXEL Communications Corporation...
  • Page 3 Contents Overview Contents Overview Introducing the VSG1432 ..........................5 User Setup Guide ............................13 Troubleshooting ............................49 Technical Specifications ..........................55 VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 4 Contents Overview VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Vsg1432

    Introducing the VSG1432 1.1 Overview The VSG1432 is a VDSL2 router and Gigabit Ethernet gateway with a four-port built-in Ethernet switch and IEEE 802.11n wireless. The VSG1432 allows wired and wireless clients to safely access the Internet. The built-in firewall blocks unauthorized access to your network.
  • Page 6 To connect the stand, line up the arrow on the stand with the arrow on the bottom of the device as shown. Figure 1 Connecting the Stand VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 7: Hardware Connections

    ETHERNET WAN: If you already have a broadband router or modem, use an Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET WAN port to it for Internet access. ETHERNET LAN: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to an ETHERNET LAN port for initial configuration and/or Internet access. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 8 Make sure the power at the outlet is on. After connecting the power adaptor, look at the lights on the front panel. 1.6 LEDs (Lights) The following graphic displays the labels of the LEDs. Figure 3 LEDs on the Device VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 9: The Reset Button

    This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously and the password will be reset to the default. Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking and not red or flashing red). VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 10: Wireless Access

    You can use the WLAN/WPS button to quickly set up a secure wireless connection between the Device and a WPS-compatible client device by adding one device at a time. To activate WPS: Make sure the POWER LED is green and not blinking. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 11 WPS on that client device, refer to its manual. The WLAN/WPS LED flashes green and orange while the Device sets up a WPS connection with the other WPS enabled client device. Once the connection is successfully made, the WLAN/WPS LED shines green. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
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  • Page 13: User Setup Guide

    You will need to log in to the Web Configurator to configure the Device. Enter the LAN IP address of the Device in your web browser. This is http://192.168.1.254 by default. Note: The default LAN IP address, username and password are on the label on the bottom of the Device. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Wireless Network Settings

    (Section 2.2.3 on page 20). 2.2.1 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings This example uses the following parameters to set up a wireless network. SSID Example Security Mode Mixed WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK Pre-Shared Key DoNotStealMyWirelessNetwork 802.11 Mode 802.11b/g/n Mixed VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 15 Click Wireless to open the Basic Wireless Setup screen. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 16: Using Wps

    • PIN Configuration - configure a Personal Identification Number (PIN) on the Device. A wireless client must also use the same PIN in order to download the wireless network settings from the Device. Push Button Configuration (PBC) VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 17 The Device sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. The wireless client is then able to communicate with the Device securely. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 18: Pin Configuration

    When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both the Device’s web configurator and the wireless client’s utility. Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method to get a PIN number. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 19 The Device authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. The wireless client is then able to communicate with the Device securely. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 20: Without Wps

    ZyXEL Device WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 2.2.3 Without WPS This section describes how to connect wirelessly to your Device. The connection procedure is shown here using Windows XP as an example. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 21 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > SecuritOpen the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status Tutorial: Status You may have to wait several minutes while your computer connects to the wireless network. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Multiple Wireless Groups

    • Guests will use the secured Guest group. Company A will use the following parameters to set up the wireless network groups. SECURE OPEN GUEST SSID Secure Open Guest Security Mode Mixed WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK No Security Mixed WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK Pre-Shared Key DoNotStealMyWirelessNetwork 12345678 VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 23 Click Wireless to open the General screen. Use this screen to set up a secure general wireless network group. Configure the screen using the provided parameters and click Apply. Click Wireless > Additional WLANs to open the following screen. Click the Edit icon to configure the second wireless network group. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 24 Configure the screen using the provided parameters and click Apply. In the Additional WLANs screen, click the Edit icon to configure the third wireless network group. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 25 Computer’s Access to the Wireless Network This example shows how to configure MAC Authentication to use a computer’s MAC address to block it from accessing the wireless network. Note: MAC Authentication is not a highly secure method of security. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 26 Click the Wireless icon and click the MAC Authentication tab. In the MAC Authentication screen, click the Add new MAC address button. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC Address of the computer to block and click Apply. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 27 Note: If firewall is enabled, you may also need to configure an Access Control List rule for the relevant ports. See Access Control List. Tutorial: NAT Port Forwarding Setup D=192.168.1.34 TCP/UDP port 6500 UDP ports 2302 and 13139 VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 28: Port Forwarding

    The screen should look as follows. Click Apply. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for UDP ports 2302 and 13139. The port forwarding settings you configured appear in the table. Players on the Internet then can have access to Thomas’ server. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 29 Click Network Settings > NAT > Add new rule. Select Active and in the Application Category dropdown menu, select Games. The following screen appears. Enter the Server IP Address as 192.168.1.34 and in the Application Forwarded dropdown menu, select Civilization IV. Click Apply. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 30 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org • Configuring DDNS on Your Device • Configuring Port Forwarding on your Device • Testing the DDNS Setting Note: If you have a private WAN IP address, then you cannot use DDNS. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 31 Configure the following settings in the Network Setting > NAT > Port Forwarding > Add new rule screen. • Select Active. • Type RD in the Service Name. • Type 3389 in the External/Internal Start/End Port fields. This is the listening port for Windows remote desktop. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 32: Testing The Ddns Setting

    Open the remote desktop client application on the remote computer (using the IP address a.b.c.d) that is connected to the Internet. Type http://zyxelrouter.dyndns.org and press [Enter]. Your computer’s remote desktop login page should appear. 2.7 Firewall Setup The following example shows how to change firewall security level settings. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 33 • Medium - All WAN-to-LAN traffic is blocked. All LAN-to-WAN traffic is allowed, except for Access Control Lists (ACL's). • Low - All WAN-to-LAN and LAN-to-WAN traffic is allowed, except for ACL's. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 34: Access Control List

    Click the Access Control List (ACL) tab. Finally, click the Add New ACL Rule button. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address In the Access Control List (ACL) screen, configure the screen as follows and click Apply. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Select Customized Services VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 35 The following example shows how to create a MAC filter rule to block a computer from accessing the Device. Place your mouse over the Security Settings icon, and click MAC Filter in the drop down. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 36 Filter Lists, click the Add Device button. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Select Customized Services Enter the MAC address of the computer you want to block and cilck Apply. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 37 Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address 2.9 Scheduler Rules and Parental Control The following example creates a Parental Control to block web access from a selected computer during a specified time period. You will first configure a Scheduler Rule. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 38 Place your mouse over the Security Settings icon, and click Scheduler Rules in the drop down. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address In the Scheduler Rules screen, click the Add new rule button. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Select Customized Services VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 39 Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address Now, configure the Parental Control rule. Place your mouse over the Security Settings icon, and click Parental Control in the drop down. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 40 Select the desired computer in the PC Name/IP/MAC field and select Block All. In the Scheduler Rules menu, select WeekdayNight. Click Apply. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address 2.10 LAN DHCP for IP Addressing Assignment The following example shows how to configure LAN DHCP settings. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 41 Place your mouse over the Networking Settings icon, and click Home Networking in the drop down. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 42 DHCP Server Lease Time section you can specify how long an IP address is leased to a LAN computer. Click Apply. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address 2.10.1 Configuring Static DHCP Configure the following settings in the Network Setting > Home Networking > Static DHCP > Add screen. • Select Active. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 43 The following procedure shows how to check the firmware version that is installed on the Device. In your web browser, enter the LAN IP address of the Device. The default is http://192.168.1.254. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 44 The Status screen will display. The Firmware Version field displays the current firmware version. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address 2.12 Restore to Factory Default The following procedure shows how to restore the factory default settings to the Device. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 45 Place your mouse over the Maintenance icon, and click Configuration in the drop down. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 46 In the Back to Factory Defaults section, click the Reset button. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address Click Confirm. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address The Reboot screen will display. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 47 To reprogram your modem, follow the instructions provided by your ISP. Note: The default username and password are on the label on the bottom of the Device. Firewall Example: Edit Rule: Destination Address VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
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  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Section 1.6 on page Check the hardware connections. Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. Unplug the the Device’s power adapter, and plug it back in. If the problem continues, contact the vendor. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 50: Device Access And Login

    Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the Device with the default IP address. Section 2.12 on page If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced suggestions. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 51: Internet Access

    I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the Device), but my Internet connection is not available anymore. Your session with the Device may have expired. Try logging into the Device again. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

  • Page 52: Wireless Internet Access

    An SSID is a name that uniquely identifies a wireless network. The AP and all the clients within a wireless network must use the same SSID. What wireless security modes does my Device support? Wireless security is vital to your network. It protects communications between wireless stations, access points and the wired network. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 53 • WPA-PSK: This has the device use either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK depending on which security mode the wireless client uses. • WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
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  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Mixed WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK) and/or MAC filtering to protect your wireless network. DSL Port One RJ-11 connector for DSL over POTS Power Adaptor Output 12 V 1.5 A Power Adaptor Input 100 ~ 240 VAC 50~60HZ VSG1432 User Setup Guide...
  • Page 56 Technical Specifications VSG1432 User Setup Guide...

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