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ARMOR Z1
AC2350 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: NBG6816
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 02/2016
Quick Start Guide
User's Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
www.zyxel.com
Password
http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
http://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
1234
Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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  • Page 1 ARMOR Z1 AC2350 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router Model: NBG6816 Version 1.00 Edition 1, 02/2016 Quick Start Guide User’s Guide Default Login Details LAN IP http://192.168.1.1 Address (Router Mode) http://192.168.1.2 www.zyxel.com (Access Point Mode) Password 1234 Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Contents Overview User’s Guide ............................9 Introduction .............................10 Introducing the Web Configurator ......................16 eaZy 123 Wizard .............................19 ARMOR Z1 Modes ..........................27 Easy Mode ..............................28 Router Mode ............................36 Access Point Mode ..........................42 Tutorials ..............................49 Technical Reference ..........................59 Status ..............................60 WAN ................................66 Wireless LAN ............................83 LAN ...............................102 Applications ............................107...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ..........................3 Table of Contents ..........................4 Part I: User’s Guide ................... 9 Chapter 1 Introduction............................10 1.1 Overview ............................10 1.2 Applications ............................10 1.3 Ways to Manage the ARMOR Z1 ......................10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1 ..................11 1.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 .........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ......................27 4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................27 Chapter 5 Easy Mode ............................28 5.1 Overview ............................28 5.2 What You Can Do ..........................28 5.3 What You Need to Know ........................29 5.4 Navigation Panel ..........................29 5.5 Network Map .............................29 5.6 Control Panel ............................31 5.6.1 Parental Control ........................32 5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi ..........................32...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1 .....................55 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ................56 Part II: Technical Reference................59 Chapter 9 Status ..............................60 9.1 Overview ............................60 9.1.1 What You Can Do ........................60 9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ......................60 9.3 Common Usage Screen .........................62 9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................63...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 11.5 MAC Filter Screen ..........................96 11.6 Advanced Screen ..........................97 11.7 WPS Screen ............................98 11.8 Scheduling Screen ........................100 Chapter 12 LAN ..............................102 12.1 Overview ............................102 12.2 What You Can Do .........................102 12.3 What You Need To Know ......................102 12.4 LAN IP Screen ..........................103 12.5 Static DHCP Screen ........................104 12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................105...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 15 Maintenance ............................137 15.1 Overview ............................137 15.2 What You Can Do .........................137 15.3 General Screen ..........................137 15.4 Password Screen ..........................138 15.5 Time Screen ..........................139 15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ......................141 15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ........................142 15.8 Restart Screen ..........................143 15.9 Language Screen ..........................143 15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................144 15.10.1 Remote Access .........................144...

  • Page 9: User's Guide

    User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    H A PT ER Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ARMOR Z1. The ARMOR Z1 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible devices.

  • Page 11: Good Habits For Managing The Armor Z1

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1 Do the following things regularly to make the ARMOR Z1 more secure and to manage the ARMOR Z1 more effectively. • 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.

  • Page 12: Leds

    Chapter 1 Introduction Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking). Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device within range of the ARMOR Z1. Note: You must activate WPS in the ARMOR Z1 and in another wireless device within two minutes of each other.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued) COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Internet White The ARMOR Z1 has an IP connection but no traffic. Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if used) and the connection is up.

  • Page 14: Wall Mounting

    Chapter 1 Introduction The following table describes the rear panel LEDs. Table 2 Rear Panel LEDs COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION LAN 1-4 Green The ARMOR Z1’s LAN connection is ready. Blinking The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the LAN. The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed. Green The ARMOR Z1’s WAN connection is ready.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Introducing The Web Configurator

    H A PT ER Introducing the Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the ARMOR Z1 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens. The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the ARMOR Z1 via Internet browser.

  • Page 17: Login Screen

    Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.2.1 Login Screen Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be redirected to the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 19 for the eaZy123 setup screens.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Figure 5 Change Default Password Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5 Change Default Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Enter your new Type a new password. password here Confirm password Retype the password for confirmation.

  • Page 19: Eazy 123 Wizard

    H A PT ER eaZy 123 Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the eaZy 123 setup screens in the Web Configurator. The Web Configurator’s eaZy 123 setup wizard helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that information.

  • Page 20: Internet Type

    Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard Figure 6 Detecting your Internet Connection Type Figure 7 eaZy 123 Setup 3.3 Internet Type The ARMOR Z1 offers three WAN selection types. They are Automatic - DHCP, PPPoE or Static. Configure the Internet type settings on your ARMOR Z1 in the first part. The following screen depends on your Internet connection type.

  • Page 21: Wan Selection Type: Automatic - Dhcp

    Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard 3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP Select the Automatic - DHCP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. Figure 8 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP 3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection.

  • Page 22: Wan Selection Type: Static

    Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard WAN Selection Type: PPPoE Figure 9 The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 6 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN Selection Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.

  • Page 23: Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard Figure 10 WAN Selection Type: Static The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 WAN Selection Type: Static LABEL DESCRIPTION fixed IP address. WAN Selection Select the Static option when the WAN port is using a IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard Figure 11 Wireless Network The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 8 Wireless Network LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Name Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN. (SSID) Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios. If you change this field on the ARMOR Z1, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard Figure 12 Apply your Wi-Fi settings Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website. Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the ARMOR Z1’s LAN ports, check your connections.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard service to get a domain name mapped to the ARMOR Z1’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can use the domain name to remotely access the ARMOR Z1’s Web Configurator through the Internet. You have successfully set up your ARMOR Z1 to operate on your network and access the Internet. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Armor Z1 Modes

    H A PT ER ARMOR Z1 Modes 4.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your ARMOR Z1. First, the term “mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide. • Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing ARMOR Z1 features.

  • Page 28: Easy Mode

    H A PT ER Easy Mode 5.1 Overview The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the ARMOR Z1 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators.

  • Page 29: What You Need To Know

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode 5.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 31) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. •...
  • Page 30 Chapter 5 Easy Mode Figure 17 Easy Mode: Network Map This screen displays whether the ARMOR Z1 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices connected to the ARMOR Z1, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refresh button to refresh the network map.

  • Page 31: Control Panel

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode Figure 19 Easy Mode: Network Map: Rename / Icon Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6 Control Panel The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel. Figure 20 Easy Mode: Control Panel Switch ON to enable the feature.

  • Page 32: Parental Control

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode Table 11 Easy Mode: Control Panel (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless radio, SSID, security mode and wireless password for the ARMOR Z1's default Wi-Fi network. Refer to Section 5.6.4 on page 34 to see this screen.

  • Page 33: Notification

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode Figure 22 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 13 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless settings to the 2.4G Hz or 5G Hz wireless radio.

  • Page 34: Wi-Fi

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Easy Mode: Notification LABEL DESCRIPTION Notification Status This indicates whether the rule is active or not. A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active.

  • Page 35: Led

    Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 15 Easy Mode: Wi-Fi LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2.4G Hz, 5G Hz or Both wireless radios. Network Name (Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is (SSID)

  • Page 36: Router Mode

    H A PT ER Router Mode 6.1 Overview The ARMOR Z1 is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the ARMOR Z1 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to the Internet.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6 Router Mode Figure 26 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Table 16 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Item This column shows the type of data the ARMOR Z1 is recording.
  • Page 38 Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 16 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.

  • Page 39: Navigation Panel

    Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 16 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Printer Information Printer Name The ARMOR Z1 can act as a print server and allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN. This displays the name of the printer connected to the ARMOR Z1's USB port.
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 17 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK FUNCTION Internet This screen allows you to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address Connection assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. General Use this screen to enable NAT. Use this screen to configure servers behind the ARMOR Z1 and forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network.
  • Page 41 Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 17 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK FUNCTION General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Password Use this screen to change the password of your ARMOR Z1. Time Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s time and date.

  • Page 42: Access Point Mode

    H A PT ER Access Point Mode 7.1 Overview Use your ARMOR Z1 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode your ARMOR Z1 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet.

  • Page 43: Setting Your Armor Z1 To Ap Mode

    Chapter 7 Access Point Mode 7.3.1 Setting your ARMOR Z1 to AP Mode Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this. To use your ARMOR Z1 as an access point, go to Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode and select Access Point Mode.

  • Page 44: Configuring Your Wlan And Maintenance Settings

    Chapter 7 Access Point Mode After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser. Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to Section on page 28 for the Easy Mode screens.
  • Page 45 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Table 18 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Host Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.

  • Page 46: Navigation Panel

    Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Table 18 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left blank when the line is disconnected. For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/ 5GHz WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
  • Page 47 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Figure 33 LAN > LAN IP The table below describes the labels in the screen. Table 19 LAN > LAN IP LABEL DESCRIPTION IP Address Obtain an IP Address When you enable this, the ARMOR Z1 gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP Automatically server (for example, your ISP).
  • Page 48 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Table 19 LAN > LAN IP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the ARMOR Z1. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Tutorials

    H A PT ER Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for setting up your ARMOR Z1. • Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS • Connect to ARMOR Z1 Wireless Network without WPS • Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1 8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS.

  • Page 50: Pin Configuration

    Chapter 8 Tutorials Note: Your ARMOR Z1 has a WPS button located on its front panel, as well as a WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or the other. Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first.

  • Page 51: Connect To Armor Z1 Wireless Network Without Wps

    Chapter 8 Tutorials Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the ARMOR Z1’s WPS screen within two minutes. The ARMOR Z1 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client.
  • Page 52 Chapter 8 Tutorials The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 16). Make sure the WIFI switch (at the back panel of the ARMOR Z1) is set to ON. Open the Expert >...

  • Page 53: Configure Your Notebook

    Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: In this example, we use the ZyXEL NWD6505 wireless adapter as the wireless client and use the Windows built-in utility (Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)) to connect to the wireless netwok. The ARMOR Z1 supports IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11ac wireless clients.
  • Page 54 Chapter 8 Tutorials Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect. Type the security key in the following screen. Click Connect. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Using Guest Ssids On The Armor Z1

    Chapter 8 Tutorials Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If the wireless client keeps trying to connect to or acquiring an IP address from the ARMOR Z1, make sure you entered the correct security key. If the connection has limited or no connectivity, make sure the DHCP server is enabled on the ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 56: Configuring Security Settings Of Guest Ssids

    Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in your office. A is for workers, B is for guests and C is specific to a VoIP device in the meeting room. SSID_Worker SSID_VoIP SSID_Guest 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs...
  • Page 57 Chapter 8 Tutorials The Easy Mode appears. Go to Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless. Click the Edit icon of the first entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSID_Worker. Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_Worker to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other.
  • Page 58 Chapter 8 Tutorials 11 Configure the screen as follows. You do not enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_VoIP. Click Apply. 12 Click the Edit icon of the third entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSID_Guest. 13 Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_Guest to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other.

  • Page 59: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference...

  • Page 60: Status

    H A PT ER Status 9.1 Overview This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the ARMOR Z1. 9.1.1 What You Can Do • Use the Live Network Monitor screen to view transmission data rates between the ARMOR Z1 and the Internet or connected devices (Section 9.2 on page 60).
  • Page 61 Chapter 9 Status Figure 36 Expert > Status > Live Network Monitor Click a device icon to go to a screen that displays the upstream/downstream bandwidth as a line graph. If you click the ARMOR Z1’s icon, it also shows the transmission rate between the ARMOR Z1 and each connected device.

  • Page 62: Common Usage Screen

    Chapter 9 Status Figure 38 Expert > Status > Live Network Monitor: Traffic Statistics (Connected Device) 9.3 Common Usage Screen Use this screen to view the top five traffic flows transmitting from/to the selected LAN device(s) in the past day, week or month. Click Expert >...

  • Page 63: Download Traffic Statistics Screen

    Chapter 9 Status Figure 39 Expert > Status > Common Usage 9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen Use this screen to view the type and percentage of most download traffic on the ARMOR Z1. Click Expert > Status > Download Traffic Statistics to open the Download Traffic Statistics screen.

  • Page 64: Dhcp Table Screen

    Chapter 9 Status Figure 40 Expert > Status > Download Traffic Statistics 9.5 DHCP Table Screen You can configure the ARMOR Z1’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the ARMOR Z1 assigns IP addresses to the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured.

  • Page 65: Wlan 2.4G/5G Clients Screen

    Chapter 9 Status The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 20 Expert > Status > DHCP Table LABEL DESCRIPTION This is the index number of the host computer. Status This field displays whether the connection to the host computer is up (a yellow bulb) or down (a gray bulb).

  • Page 66: Wan

    HAPTER 10.1 Overview This chapter discusses the ARMOR Z1’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your ARMOR Z1 for Internet access. A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations.

  • Page 67: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Chapter 10 WAN 10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Encapsulation Method Encapsulation is used to include data from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. To set up a WAN connection to the Internet, you need to use the same encapsulation method used by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 68 Chapter 10 WAN Multicast Traditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways - Unicast (1 sender - 1 recipient) or Broadcast (1 sender - everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to a group of hosts on the network - not everybody and not just 1. Figure 44 Multicast Example In the multicast example above, systems A and D comprise one multicast group.

  • Page 69: Internet Connection Screen

    Chapter 10 WAN Auto-IP-Change only works under the following conditions: • The ARMOR Z1 must be in Router Mode (see Section 15.12 on page 148 for more information) for Auto-IP-Change to become active. • The ARMOR Z1 is set to receive a dynamic WAN IP address. 10.4 Internet Connection Screen Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s Internet access settings.
  • Page 70 Chapter 10 WAN Figure 46 Expert > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only) ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Chapter 10 WAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Encapsulation You must choose the IPoE option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. IPv4 / IPv6 Select IPv4 Only if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 only.
  • Page 72 Chapter 10 WAN Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION IPv6 Tunneling Select None to not allow IPv6 packets to cross IPv4 networks. Select 6RD to enable 6RD. IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6RD) is an IPv6 transitioning process for stateless tunneling of IPv6 over IPv4.
  • Page 73 Chapter 10 WAN Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION IPv6 DNS Server This is available only when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv4/IPv6 field and set IPv6 Tunneling to 6RD, 6in4 or 6to4. First DNS Server Specify the DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.

  • Page 74: Pppoe Encapsulation

    Chapter 10 WAN 10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation The ARMOR Z1 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE.
  • Page 75 Chapter 10 WAN This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation. Figure 47 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only) ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 Chapter 10 WAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 23 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Encapsulation Select PPPoE if you connect to your Internet via dial-up. IPv4 / IPv6 Select IPv4 Only if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 only.
  • Page 77 Chapter 10 WAN Table 23 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION IPv6 Tunneling Select None to not allow IPv6 packets to cross IPv4 networks. Select 6RD to enable 6RD. IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6RD) is an IPv6 transitioning process for stateless tunneling of IPv6 over IPv4.

  • Page 78: Nat

    Chapter 10 WAN Table 23 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION IPv6 DNS Server This is available only when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv4/IPv6 field and set IPv6 Tunneling to 6RD, 6in4 or 6to4. First DNS Server Specify the DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.
  • Page 79 Chapter 10 WAN Figure 48 Expert > WAN > NAT > General The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 24 Expert > WAN > NAT > General LABEL DESCRIPTION General Network Address Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address Translation (NAT) used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used...

  • Page 80: Port Trigger Screen

    Chapter 10 WAN Table 24 Expert > WAN > NAT > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Port This shows the port number(s) that identifies the service if you select a pre-defined service. If you select User define in the Service Name field, enter the port number(s) manually.

  • Page 81: Dynamic Dns Screen

    Chapter 10 WAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 Expert > WAN > NAT > Port Trigger LABEL DESCRIPTION Port Trigger Rules This is the rule index number (read-only). Name Type a unique name (up to 15 characters) for identification purposes. All characters are permitted - including spaces.
  • Page 82 Chapter 10 WAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 26 Expert > WAN > Dynamic DNS LABEL DESCRIPTION Dynamic DNS Setup Dynamic DNS Select Enable to use dynamic DNS. Select Disable to turn this feature off. Service Provider Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.

  • Page 83: Wireless Lan

    HAPTER Wireless LAN 11.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your ARMOR Z1. The ARMOR Z1 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz network at the same time. You can have different wireless and wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs. Click Expert > Wireless to configure wireless LAN 2.4G or wireless LAN 5G.

  • Page 84: What You Can Do

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN 11.1.1 What You Can Do • Use the Wireless screen to enable or disable the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless LAN, set up wireless security between the ARMOR Z1 and the wireless clients, and make other basic configuration changes (Section 11.2 on page 88).
  • Page 85 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security).
  • Page 86 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose WPA or WPA2. If users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports.
  • Page 87 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Figure 52 Guest Wireless LAN Network Guest WLAN Bandwidth The Guest WLAN Bandwidth function allows you to restrict the maximum bandwidth for the guest wireless network. Additionally, you can also define bandwidth for your home or office network. An example is shown next to define maximum bandwidth for your networks (A is Guest WLAN and N is home or company network.) Figure 53 Example: Bandwidth for Different Networks...

  • Page 88: Wireless Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 8.2 on page 11.2 Wireless Screen Use this screen to configure the SSID and wireless security of the ARMOR Z1’s default wireless LAN. Note: If you are configuring the ARMOR Z1 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the ARMOR Z1’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm.
  • Page 89 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 28 Expert > Wireless (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.

  • Page 90: Wireless Security

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 28 Expert > Wireless (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device.

  • Page 91: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 29 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

  • Page 92: Wpa/Wpa2

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 30 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Group Key Update The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to Timer all clients. The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).
  • Page 93 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 31 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA/WPA2 LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Mode Select WPA or WPA2 to enable data encryption. WPA Compatible This check box is available only when you select WPA2-PSK or WPA2 in the Security Mode field.

  • Page 94: Guest Wireless Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN 11.4 Guest Wireless Screen This screen allows you to enable and configure multiple guest wireless network settings on the ARMOR Z1. You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the ARMOR Z1. This allows you to use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously.
  • Page 95 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Figure 59 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless > Guest Wireless Setup: Edit The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 33 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless > Guest Wireless Setup: Edit LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select this to activate the SSID profile.

  • Page 96: Mac Filter Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN 11.5 MAC Filter Screen The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the ARMOR Z1 to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the ARMOR Z1 (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address.

  • Page 97: Advanced Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 34 Expert > Wireless > MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Filter Action Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Filter Summary table. Select Allow to permit access to the ARMOR Z1, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 98: Wps Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 35 Expert > Wireless > Advanced (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION RTS/CTS Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/ Threshold CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. This field is not configurable and the ARMOR Z1 automatically changes to use the maximum value if you select 802.11n, 802.11an, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Expert >...
  • Page 99 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Figure 62 Expert > Wireless > WPS The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 36 Expert > Wireless > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS Setup Band Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security settings to the default 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless LAN.

  • Page 100: Scheduling Screen

    Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Table 36 Expert > Wireless > WPS (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Or input station’s Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless PIN number station’s wireless settings. Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Start to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
  • Page 101 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN Figure 63 Expert > Wireless > Scheduling The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 37 Expert > Wireless > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Band Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security settings to the default 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless LAN.

  • Page 102: Lan

    HAPTER 12.1 Overview This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building.

  • Page 103: Lan Ip Screen

    Chapter 12 LAN Figure 65 LAN and WAN IP Addresses The LAN parameters of the ARMOR Z1 are preset in the factory with the following values: • IPv4 address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) • DHCP server enabled with 32 client IPv4 addresses starting from 192.168.1.33. These parameters should work for the majority of installations.

  • Page 104: Static Dhcp Screen

    Chapter 12 LAN Table 38 Expert > LAN > LAN IP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION DHCP Server Select Enable to activate DHCP for LAN. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients (computers) to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server. Enable the DHCP server unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise.

  • Page 105: Ipv6 Lan Screen

    Chapter 12 LAN 12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen Use this screen to configure the IP address for your ARMOR Z1 on the LAN. Click Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN. Figure 68 Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 40 Expert >...
  • Page 106 Chapter 12 LAN Table 40 Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION LAN IPv6 Prefix Enter the 48 to 64 address prefix length to specify in an IPv6 address compose the Length (48~64) network address. Prefix Preferred Enter the preferred lifetime for the prefix. Lifetime Prefix Valid Lifetime Enter the valid lifetime for the prefix.

  • Page 107: Applications

    HAPTER Applications 13.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure parental control, bandwidth management, USB media sharing, UPnP and file sharing. 13.1.1 What You Can Do • Use the Parental Control screens to enable parental control, configure the parental control rules and schedules, and send e-mail notifications.
  • Page 108 Chapter 13 Applications DLNA The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of personal computer and electronics companies that works to make products compatible in a home network. DLNA clients play files stored on DLNA servers. The ARMOR Z1 can function as a DLNA-compliant media server and stream files to DLNA-compliant media clients without any configuration.

  • Page 109: Before You Begin

    Chapter 13 Applications Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) UPnP hardware is identified as an icon in the Network Connections folder (Windows XP). Each UPnP compatible device installed on your network will appear as a separate icon. Selecting the icon of a UPnP device will allow you to access the information and properties of that device. 13.1.3 Before You Begin Make sure the ARMOR Z1 is connected to your network and turned on.
  • Page 110 Chapter 13 Applications The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 41 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General LABEL DESCRIPTION General Parental Select Enable to activate parental control. Otherwise, select Disable to turn it off. Control Add new rules Click this if you want to configure a new parental control rule.
  • Page 111 Chapter 13 Applications Figure 70 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 42 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules LABEL DESCRIPTION General Active Select the checkbox to activate this parental control rule.
  • Page 112 Chapter 13 Applications Table 42 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Network If you select Block, the ARMOR Z1 prohibits the users from using the services listed below. Service Setting If you select Allow, the ARMOR Z1 blocks all services except ones listed below. Add new Click this to show a screen in which you can add a new service rule.

  • Page 113: Notification Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications Table 43 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules: Add new service LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your settings with the ARMOR Z1. Back Click Back to return to the previous screen. 13.2.2 Notification Screen Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 send e-mail notifications when the user(s) is connected to the ARMOR Z1 for Internet access during the specified time periods.
  • Page 114 Chapter 13 Applications Table 44 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > Notification (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Modify Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule. Click the Delete icon to delete an existing rule. Email Notification Configuration Mail Server Select the mail server.

  • Page 115: Bandwidth Management

    Chapter 13 Applications The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 45 Expert > Applications > Notification: Add/Edit new rules LABEL DESCRIPTION Notification Active Select the checkbox to activate this notification rule. Home Network Select the user that you want to apply this rule to from the drop-down list box. User Note: You should have configured a parental control rule already for the specified user.

  • Page 116: Bandwidth Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications Figure 74 StreamBoost Management Example 13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen Use this screen to configure the maximum allowable bandwidth on the ARMOR Z1 and allow the ARMOR Z1 to get StreamBoost database updates automatically. In Expert mode, click Applications > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth to open the following screen.

  • Page 117: Priorities Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 46 Expert > Applications > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth LABEL DESCRIPTION Enable Select this option to turn on Streamboost management on the ARMOR Z1. StreamBoost Up Limit (Mbps) If you select Automatic Bandwidth Detection, this automatically displays the total amount of bandwidth that you can dedicate to uplink (or outgoing) traffic.

  • Page 118: Usb Media Sharing Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications Figure 76 Expert > Applications > Bandwidth Management > Priorities 13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen You can set up your ARMOR Z1 to act as a media server to provide media (like video) to DLNA- compliant players, such as Windows Media Player, ZyXEL DMAs (Digital Media Adapters), Xboxes or PS3s.
  • Page 119 Chapter 13 Applications Figure 77 Media Server Overview Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 act as a DLNA-compliant media server that lets DLNA- compliant media clients on your network play video, music, and photos from the ARMOR Z1 (without having to copy them to another computer).

  • Page 120: Upnp Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications Table 47 Expert > Applications > USB Media Sharing (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh. 13.5 UPnP Screen Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices.

  • Page 121: File Sharing

    Chapter 13 Applications Table 48 Expert > Applications > UPnP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Out Port Out Port is the well-known port that the WAN server uses to reply to the LAN computer that made the request using In Port. In the below example, In Port 8000 is paired with Out Port 80. A user on the WAN could enter http://A.B.C.D:8000 to access the internal computer with private IP address 192.168.77.55 where A.B.C.D is the WAN IP address or URL of the ARMOR Z1.
  • Page 122 Chapter 13 Applications Figure 81 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 49 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA LABEL DESCRIPTION SAMBA Setup Enable SAMBA Select this to enable file sharing through the ARMOR Z1 using Windows Explorer or by browsing to your work group.

  • Page 123: Ftp Server Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications Table 49 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA LABEL DESCRIPTION Enable This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account. User Name Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files.

  • Page 124: Example Of Accessing Your Shared Files From A Computer

    Chapter 13 Applications Table 50 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > FTP LABEL DESCRIPTION User Name Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters. Only letters and numbers allowed. Password Enter the password used to access the shared files.
  • Page 125 Chapter 13 Applications In Windows Explorer’s Address bar type a double backslash “\\” followed by the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 (the default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and press [ENTER]. A screen asking for password authentication appears. Type the user name and password (Bob and 1234 in this example) and click OK.

  • Page 126: Use Ftp To Share Files

    Chapter 13 Applications You can also use the workgroup name to access files by browsing to the workgroup folder using the folder tree on the left side of the screen. It is located under My Network Places. In this example the workgroup name is the default “Workgroup”.
  • Page 127 Chapter 13 Applications A screen asking for password authentication appears. Enter the user name and password (you configured in the Applications > File Sharing > FTP screen) and click Log On. The screen changes and shows you the folder for the USB storage device connected to your ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 128: One Connect Screen

    Chapter 13 Applications 13.7 One Connect Screen One Connect is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. It complies with the IEEE 1905.1 standard and allows auto-detection and auto-configuration. If your wireless router supports ZyXEL One Connect, ARMOR Z1 for example, you can download and install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do speed test, turn on or turn off the devices in your network, block or allow a device’s access and set up a guest Wi-Fi network from the mobile device.
  • Page 129 Chapter 13 Applications Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking You can use commands to set how much of a website’s URL the content filter is to check for keyword blocking. See the appendices for information on how to access and use the command interpreter.
  • Page 130 Chapter 13 Applications The automated nature of NAT traversal applications in establishing their own services and opening firewall ports may present network security issues. Network information and configuration may also be obtained and modified by users in some network environments. When a UPnP device joins a network, it announces its presence with a multicast message.

  • Page 131: Security

    HAPTER Security 14.1 Overview Use these screens to enable and configure the firewall that protects your ARMOR Z1 and your LAN from unwanted or malicious traffic. Enable the firewall to protect your LAN computers from attacks by hackers on the Internet and control access between the LAN and WAN.

  • Page 132: Ipv4 Firewall Screen

    Chapter 14 Security About the ARMOR Z1 Firewall The ARMOR Z1’s firewall feature physically separates the LAN and the WAN and acts as a secure gateway for all data passing between the networks. It is a stateful inspection firewall and is designed to protect against Denial of Service attacks when activated (click the IPv4 Firewall or IPv6 Firewall tab under Security and then click the Enable Firewall check box).
  • Page 133 Chapter 14 Security Figure 86 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 52 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall LABEL DESCRIPTION ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a message control and error-reporting protocol between a host server and a gateway to the Internet.

  • Page 134: Ipv6 Firewall Screen

    Chapter 14 Security Table 52 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Dest IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering. The ARMOR Z1 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer. Source IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service.
  • Page 135 Chapter 14 Security Click Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall. The IPv6 Firewall screen appears as shown. Figure 87 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 53 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall LABEL DESCRIPTION Enable Firewall Rule...
  • Page 136 Chapter 14 Security Table 53 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION ServiceName This is a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule. MAC Address This is the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies. Dest IP This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering.

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    HAPTER Maintenance 15.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens. 15.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to set the timeout period of the management session (Section 15.3 on page 137). • Use the Password screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s system password (Section 15.4 on page 138).

  • Page 138: Password Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 88 Expert > Maintenance > General The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 54 Expert > Maintenance > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Name System Name is a unique name to identify the ARMOR Z1 in an Ethernet network. Domain Name Enter the domain name you want to give to the ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 139: Time Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Table 55 Expert > Maintenance > Password (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh. 15.5 Time Screen Use this screen to configure the ARMOR Z1’s time based on your local time zone. To change your ARMOR Z1’s time and date, click Expert >...
  • Page 140 Chapter 15 Maintenance Table 56 Expert > Maintenance > Time (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION New Time This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time configured manually. (hh:mm:ss) When you select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply. New Date This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured manually.

  • Page 141: Firmware Upgrade Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance 15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that uses the version number and project code with a “*.bin” extension, e.g., “V1.00(AARO.0).bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot. Click Expert >...

  • Page 142: Backup/Restore Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance 15.7 Backup/Restore Screen Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the ARMOR Z1’s current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your ARMOR Z1 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.

  • Page 143: Restart Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Table 58 Expert > Maintenance > Backup/Restore (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process. Note: Do not turn off the ARMOR Z1 while configuration file upload is in progress. After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before logging into the ARMOR Z1 again.

  • Page 144: Remote Management Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 95 Expert > Maintenance > Language 15.10 Remote Management Screen Remote Management allows you to manage your ARMOR Z1 from a remote location through the LAN/WLAN or WAN interface. 15.10.1 Remote Access Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s remote management settings. You can use Telnet, HTTP or HTTPS to access and manage the ARMOR Z1.
  • Page 145 Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 96 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > Remote Access The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 59 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > WAN Access LABEL DESCRIPTION Port You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for remote management.

  • Page 146: Wake On Lan

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Table 59 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > WAN Access LABEL DESCRIPTION Port You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for remote management. Access Status Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the ARMOR Z1 using this service.

  • Page 147: Log Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 60 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > Wake On LAN LABEL DESCRIPTION Wake On LAN over WAN Settings Enable Wake On Select Enable to have the ARMOR Z1 forward a WoL “Magic Packet” to all devices on the LAN over WAN LAN if the packet comes from the WAN or remote network and uses the port number specified in the Port field.

  • Page 148: System Operation Mode Overview

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 98 Expert > Maintenance > Log 15.12 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure your ARMOR Z1 as a router or access point. You can choose between Router Mode, and Access Point Mode depending on your network topology and the features you require from your device.

  • Page 149: Operation Mode Screen

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 99 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to be bridged together and be in the same subnet. To connect to the Internet, another device, such as a router, is required. Figure 100 Access Point Mode 15.13 Operation Mode Screen Use this screen to select how you want to use your ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 150: To The Internet

    Chapter 15 Maintenance Figure 101 Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode The following table describes the labels in the Operation Mode screen. Table 61 Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Configuration Mode Router Mode Select Router Mode if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    HAPTER Troubleshooting 16.1 Overview This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • ARMOR Z1 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the ARMOR Z1 to Its Factory Defaults •...

  • Page 152: Armor Z1 Access And Login

    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting If the problem continues, contact the vendor. 16.3 ARMOR Z1 Access and Login I don’t know the IP address of my ARMOR Z1. The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.1. If the ARMOR Z1 obtains a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically.
  • Page 153 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.1. If the ARMOR Z1 obtains a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See Auto-IP Change on page 68 for more information.

  • Page 154: Internet Access

    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 16.4 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. Go to Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode. Check your System Operation Mode setting. •...

  • Page 155: Resetting The Armor Z1 To Its Factory Defaults

    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the ARMOR Z1 closer to the AP if possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
  • Page 156 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the ARMOR Z1. Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the ARMOR Z1.

  • Page 157: Usb Device Problems

    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting • Reduce wireless interference that may be caused by other wireless networks or surrounding wireless electronics such as cordless phones. • Place the AP where there are minimum obstacles (such as walls and ceilings) between the AP and the wireless client.

  • Page 158: Appendix A Customer Support

    • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide) Taiwan • ZyXEL Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com Asia China • ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp. ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp. ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp. • http://www.zyxel.cn India • ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd • http://www.zyxel.in Kazakhstan •...
  • Page 159 • ZyXEL Singapore Pte Ltd. • http://www.zyxel.com.sg Taiwan • ZyXEL Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/ Thailand • ZyXEL Thailand Co., Ltd • http://www.zyxel.co.th Vietnam • ZyXEL Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office • http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi Europe Austria • ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH • http://www.zyxel.de ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 160 • http://www.zyxel.by Belgium • ZyXEL Communications B.V. • http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/ • http://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/ Bulgaria • ZyXEL България • http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/ Czech Republic • ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o • http://www.zyxel.cz Denmark • ZyXEL Communications A/S • http://www.zyxel.dk Estonia • ZyXEL Estonia • http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/ Finland •...
  • Page 161 • http://www.zyxel.pl Romania • ZyXEL Romania • http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro Russia • ZyXEL Russia • http://www.zyxel.ru Slovakia • ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka • http://www.zyxel.sk Spain • ZyXEL Communications ES Ltd • http://www.zyxel.es Sweden • ZyXEL Communications ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 162 Appendix A Customer Support • http://www.zyxel.se Switzerland • Studerus AG • http://www.zyxel.ch/ Turkey • ZyXEL Turkey A.S. • http://www.zyxel.com.tr • ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd. • http://www.zyxel.co.uk Ukraine • ZyXEL Ukraine • http://www.ua.zyxel.com Latin America Argentina • ZyXEL Communication Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/ Brazil •...
  • Page 163 Appendix A Customer Support • http://www.zyxel.com/me/en/ North America • ZyXEL Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters • http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ Oceania Australia • ZyXEL Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/ Africa South Africa • Nology (Pty) Ltd. • http://www.zyxel.co.za ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 164: Appendix B Pop-Up Windows, Javascript And Java Permissions

    PP EN D I X Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions In order to use the web configurator you need to allow: • Web browser pop-up windows from your device. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Note: The screens used below belong to Internet Explorer version 6, 7 and 8.
  • Page 165 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 103 Internet Options: Privacy Click Apply to save this setting. Enable Pop-up Blockers with Exceptions Alternatively, if you only want to allow pop-up windows from your device, see the following steps. In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Internet Options and then the Privacy tab.
  • Page 166 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 104 Internet Options: Privacy Type the IP address of your device (the web page that you do not want to have blocked) with the prefix “http://”. For example, http://192.168.167.1. Click Add to move the IP address to the list of Allowed sites. Figure 105 Pop-up Blocker Settings ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. Click Apply to save this setting. JavaScript If pages of the web configurator do not display properly in Internet Explorer, check that JavaScript are allowed. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Security tab.
  • Page 168 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 107 Security Settings - Java Scripting Java Permissions From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Security tab. Click the Custom Level... button. Scroll down to Microsoft VM. Under Java permissions make sure that a safety level is selected. Click OK to close the window.
  • Page 169 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 108 Security Settings - Java JAVA (Sun) From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Advanced tab. Make sure that Use Java 2 for <applet> under Java (Sun) is selected. Click OK to close the window.
  • Page 170 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0 screens are used here. Screens for other versions may vary slightly. The steps below apply to Mozilla Firefox 3.0 as well. You can enable Java, Javascript and pop-ups in one screen. Click Tools, then click Options in the screen that appears.
  • Page 171 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Opera Opera 10 screens are used here. Screens for other versions may vary slightly. Allowing Pop-Ups From Opera, click Tools, then Preferences. In the General tab, go to Choose how you prefer to handle pop-ups and select Open all pop-ups.
  • Page 172 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 113 Opera: Enabling Java To customize JavaScript behavior in the Opera browser, click JavaScript Options. Figure 114 Opera: JavaScript Options Select the items you want Opera’s JavaScript to apply. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 173: Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    PP EN D I X Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Note: Your specific ARMOR Z1 may not support all of the operating systems described in this appendix. See the product specifications for more information about which operating systems are supported. This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be able to communicate with the other devices on your network.
  • Page 174 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 175 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 176 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically. Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP.
  • Page 177 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. Click Manage network connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
  • Page 178 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 179 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically. Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP.
  • Page 180 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Click Change adapter settings. Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 181 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 182 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically. Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP.
  • Page 183 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3. Click Apple > System Preferences. In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 184 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure. For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab.
  • Page 185 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. •...
  • Page 186 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 115 Mac OS X 10.4: Network Utility Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6. Click Apple > System Preferences. In System Preferences, click the Network icon.
  • Page 187 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 188 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask. •...
  • Page 189 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 116 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration.
  • Page 190 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 191 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Properties dialog box opens. • In the Configuration list, select Automatic Configuration (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP address. • In the Configuration list, select Static IP address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address fields.
  • Page 192 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Click the Close button to apply the changes. Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking System > Administration > Network Tools, and then selecting the appropriate Network device from the Devices tab. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your connection is working properly.
  • Page 193 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 117 Ubuntu 8: Network Tools Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the K Desktop Environment (KDE) using the openSUSE 10.3 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration.
  • Page 194 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 195 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 196 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 118 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP address. Select Statically assigned IP Address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Hostname fields.
  • Page 197 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Click Finish to save your settings and close the window. Verifying Settings Click the KNetwork Manager icon on the Task bar to check your TCP/IP properties. From the Options sub-menu, select Show Connection Information. Figure 119 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly.
  • Page 198 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 120 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 199: Appendix D Common Services

    PP EN D I X Common Services The following table lists some commonly-used services and their associated protocols and port numbers. For a comprehensive list of port numbers, ICMP type/code numbers and services, visit the IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority) web site. •...
  • Page 200 Appendix D Common Services Table 62 Commonly Used Services (continued) NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) DESCRIPTION HTTPS HTTPS is a secured http session often used in e- commerce. ICMP User-Defined Internet Control Message Protocol is often used for diagnostic or routing purposes. 4000 This is a popular Internet chat program.
  • Page 201 Appendix D Common Services Table 62 Commonly Used Services (continued) NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) DESCRIPTION SQL-NET 1521 Structured Query Language is an interface to access data on many different types of database systems, including mainframes, midrange systems, UNIX systems and network servers. TCP/UDP Secure Shell Remote Login Program.
  • Page 202 Appendix D Common Services ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 203: Appendix E Legal Information

    The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 204 Appendix E Legal Information Industry Canada RSS-GEN & RSS-247 statement • This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 205: European Union

    Appendix E Legal Information EUROPEAN UNION The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union. Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Compliance information for 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless products relevant to the EU and other Countries following the EU Directive 1999/ 5/EC (R&TTE) Български...
  • Page 206 Appendix E Legal Information Svenska Härmed intygar ZyXEL att denna utrustning står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga (Swedish) relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EC. Norsk Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante (Norwegian) bestemmelser I direktiv 1999/5/EF.

  • Page 207: Safety Warnings

    Appendix E Legal Information List of national codes COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE Austria Liechtenstein Belgium Lithuania Bulgaria Luxembourg Croatia Malta Cyprus Netherlands Czech Republic Norway Denmark Poland Estonia Portugal Finland Romania France Serbia Germany Slovakia...
  • Page 208 Appendix E Legal Information European Union - Disposal and Recycling Information The symbol below means that according to local regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from domestic waste. If this product is end of life, take it to a recycling station designated by local authorities. At the time of disposal, the separate collection of your product and/or its battery will help save natural resources and ensure that the environment is sustainable development.
  • Page 209 Appendix E Legal Information Environmental Product Declaration ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 210: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    Appendix E Legal Information 台灣 以下訊息僅適用於產品具有無線功能且銷售至台灣地區 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司，商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 用 20cm 計算 MPE 能符合 1 mW/cm2 電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值 1mW/cm2，送測產品實測值為： 0.923 mW/cm2 無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用， 俟無干擾之虞，始得繼續使用。 無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作， 發射的信號應維持於操作頻帶中 以下訊息僅適用於產品操作於 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內並銷售至台灣地區 • 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 以下訊息僅適用於產品屬於專業安裝並銷售至台灣地區 • 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得 設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者 安全警告...
  • Page 211 Appendix E Legal Information Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. Open Source Licenses This product contains in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. Open source licenses are provided with the firmware package.

  • Page 212: Index

    Index Index see also Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server 60, 103 Digital Living Network Alliance Address Assignment disclaimer DLNA AP Mode 108, 118 indexing menu overview status screen rescan AP+Bridge DLNA-compliant client DNS Server documentation related Domain Name System. See DNS. Bridge/Repeater duplex setting 38, 46...
  • Page 213 Index Firewall guidelines ICMP packets firewall MAC address 67, 84 stateful inspection cloning Firmware upload MAC address filter file extension MAC address filtering using HTTP MAC filter firmware version 37, 45 managing the device good habits using the web configurator. See web configurator. using the WPS.
  • Page 214 Index dial-up connection TCP/IP configuration Time setting Quality of Service (QoS) Quick Start Guide Universal Plug and Play Application Security issues UPnP RADIUS server user authentication related documentation local (user) database Reset button RADIUS server Reset the device Restore configuration 142, 145, 147 Roaming Router Mode...
  • Page 215 Index Wireless tutorial Wizard setup WLAN button work group name Windows WPA compatible ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide...

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