Introduction - ZyXEL Communications P-3202HN-Ba User Manual

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1.1 Overview
This device is an Integrated Access Device (IAD) which combines high-speed fiber
optic (G-PON) Internet access, a built-in switch, wireless networking capability
and Voice over IP (VoIP) technology to allow you to use an analog telephone to
make phone calls over the Internet. The device also comes with one coaxial CATV
connector to connect to a television or set-top-box.
Please refer to the following description of the product name format.
• "H" denotes an integrated 4-port hub (switch).
• "N" denotes IEEE 802.11n wireless functionality. There is an embedded mini-PCI
module for IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN connectivity.
Only use firmware for your IAD's specific model. Refer to the label
on the bottom of your IAD.
1.2 Managing the IAD
Use the IAD's built-in Web Configurator to manage it. You can connect to it using a
web browser such as Firefox 2.0 (and higher) or Internet Explorer 6 (and higher).
The web configurator gives you access to all the available settings for this product.
For details on connecting to it, see the Quick Start Guide.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the IAD
Do the following things regularly to make the IAD more secure and to manage the
IAD 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.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
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