Introduction The P-870H/HW-51a v2 is a VDSL2 gateway that provides super high- speed Internet access through a telephone line. The P-870H/HW-51a v2 has a built-in switch that allows you to connect up to four network devices. The P-870HW-51a v2 also provides IEEE 802.11b/g wireless networking capability.
Before You Begin Make sure you have the following things before you set up your P-870H/ HW-51a v2. • Internet access - account information provided by your ISP, such as user name, password, and so on. • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later, with JavaScript enabled.
3. Use the power adaptor provided with your P-870H/HW-51a v2 to connect an appropriate power source to this socket. 4. Attach the antenna onto the P-870HW-51a v2. The antenna is not available on the P-870H-51a v2. 5. Push the power switch to the on position. ENGLISH...
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It blinks when the P-870HW-51a v2 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The WLAN/WPS light is not available on the P-870H-51a v2. If none of the LEDs (lights) are on, check your connections. Make sure that you have the power adaptor connected to the P-870H/HW-51a v2 and plugged in to an appropriate power source.
Testing Internet Connection After you have connected the hardware and turned on the P-870H/HW- 51a v2, open a web browser on your computer and go to any web site (for example, www.zyxel.com) to test your Internet connection. If you are prompted for a user name and password, enter the account information as given by your Internet service provider (ISP).
If the login screen does not display, make sure you allow web browser pop-up windows, JavaScripts and Java permissions. Your computer should be also set to get an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. See the appendices in your User's Guide for more information. Internet Setup Go to Network >...
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2. Enable wireless LAN, enter a name to identify your wireless network (such as “ZyXEL“) in the SSID field, and select a channel which is not used by neighboring wireless devices. 3. Select your security mode and configure wireless security settings. In this example, the P-870HW-51a v2 uses WPA2-PSK for data encryption.
WLAN Setup with WPS This section applies to the P-870HW-51a v2 only. You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to set up a secure wireless network and add wireless devices to your wireless network at the touch of a button. The other wireless devices must also support WPS.
Wall-mounting Take the following steps to hang your P-870H/HW-51a v2 on a wall. 1. Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall. 2. Drill two holes for the screws, exactly 120 mm apart. 3. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.
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7. The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm). How to View a Product’s Certification(s) 1. Go to www.zyxel.com. 2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
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