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ZyXEL Communications XTREMEMIMO X-550 Quick Start Manual

802.11g wireless broadband router
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ZyXEL X-550
XtremeMIMO
802.11g Wireless Broadband Router
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Quick Start Guide

Version 1.1
3/2006

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router Quick Start Guide Version 1.1 3/2006...
  • Page 2 1 Introducing the ZyXEL X-550 The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO in wireless LAN access point, four-port 10/100 Mbps switch that makes it easy for people to set up a small home/office network and share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL) modem, and a USB port enabling Microsoft Windows Connect Now (WCN) technology.

  • Page 3: Hardware Installation

    2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Rear Panel Antenna POWER LABEL POWER Connect the barrel type connector of the included *power adaptor to this power socket. *note: please use only the included power adapter to power the X-550 LAN 1-4 Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initial ZyXEL X-550 configuration. These ports are *auto-negotiating and **auto-sensing.

  • Page 4: Front Panel Leds

    2.2 Front Panel LEDs COLOR STATUS Green Blinking LAN 1- 4 Green Blinking Green Blinking WLAN Green Blinking Green DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL X-550 is not receiving power. The ZyXEL X-550 is powered and ready. The ZyXEL X-550 is resetting to factory defaults. No device is connected to the LAN port.
  • Page 5 3 Configuring Your ZyXEL X-550 Choose one of these methods to access and configure the ZyXEL X-550. This Quick Start Guide shows you how to use the web configurator setup wizard only. See your User’s Guide for background information on all ZyXEL X-550 features. 3.1 Accessing Your ZyXEL X-550 For The Very First Time Via Web Configurator Launch your web browser.

  • Page 6: Wizard Setup

    You should see the DEVICE INFO screen displaying the current device information (such as the firmware version and WAN IP address, etc.). 3.2 Wizard Setup Click BASIC > START on the navigation panel to configure the X-550 using the wizard screens. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin a series of screens to help you configure your ZyXEL X-550 Internet connection.

  • Page 7: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Use the following buttons to navigate the Wizard: Cancel Click Cancel in any wizard screen to return to the main WIZARD screen. All unsaved custom settings will be lost. Next Click Next to continue to the next screen. Previous Click Previous to return to the last screen. No configuration changes will be saved to the ZyXEL X-550 until you go through the entire setup process and click Finish.
  • Page 8 The following steps describe how to use the ZyXEL Installation Wizard in regards to the type of Internet connection you might have. Please read all of the Quick Start Guide and choose the appropriate method of installation before continuing. Selecting Your Internet Connection Type Please select the time zone at which you are currently located.
  • Page 9 ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Connection If you have an ISP that uses DHCP, then please select the Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Connection bubble. Click Next to continue. Click on the button Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to make a copy of the MAC address currently used on your computer to connect to your ISP onto the ZyXEL X-550.
  • Page 10 ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up Username/Password (PPPoE) Connection If your ISP require you to use a PPPoE type of connection, please click on the Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) bubble. Click Next to continue. Type in the User Name & Password, provided by your ISP.
  • Page 11 Setting Up Static IP Address Connection Please at this time reboot both your cable or DSL modem and your X-550. If your ISP require you to use a static IP, please click on the Static IP Address Connection bubble. Click Next to continue. Type in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS...

  • Page 12: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    ZyXEL X-550 3.2.2 Wireless Security Setup Wizard Begin by clicking on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button. Type a unique name in Wireless Network Name (SSID) to identify your wireless LAN. Click Next to continue. If your wireless adapters on your client devices support WPA2*, select the bubble Best.
  • Page 13 Type in a 8 to 63 character password which will be used to secure your ZyXEL X-550 from outside intrusion. Click Next to continue. Congratulations! You have just setup Wireless Security measure that will prevent and/or hinder outsiders from intruding into your network! The screen shown is only an example.
  • Page 14 3.3 Setup a Wireless Connection using Windows Connect Now Microsoft® Windows Connect Now may ONLY be used with Windows XP operating systems with the Service Pack 2 upgrade installed! If you do not have the necessary operating system, please upgrade to XP in order to benefit from the ZyXEL X-550 Windows Connect Now feature.
  • Page 15 To create a new wireless network, please follow the steps below. For instructions on how to add devices onto an existing network, please skip the step of “create a Click Next to continue. If at this time you have not created a wireless network, please choose: Set up a new wireless network.
  • Page 16 name for your wireless network” and proceed to the step of “How do you want to set up your network?”. Add a new network name in Network Name (SSID) field. Next choose for Windows to Automatically assign a network key. Finally make sure that the checkbox for Use WPA encryption instead of WEP is checked before proceeding further.
  • Page 17 Make sure your USB flash drive is installed and your computer has recognized the USB drive. Then click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions provided and when ready, click Next to continue. 1. Plug the flash drive into your wireless access point.

  • Page 18: Test Your Internet Connection

    3.4 Test Your Internet Connection Launch your web browser and navigate to www.us.zyxel.com. You don’t need a dial-up program such as Dial Up Networking. Internet access is just the beginning. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the complete range of ZyXEL X-550 features. Congratulations! You are now operating in a secure environment.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    4 Troubleshooting PROBLEM None of the LEDs turn Make sure that you have the correct power adapter connected to the ZyXEL X-550 and on when you turn on the plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check all cable connections. ZyXEL X-550.

  • Page 20: Customer Support

    5 Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. • Serial number for your specific product • Warranty Information • Date that you received or purchased your device • Brief description of the problem including any steps that you have taken. SUPPORT E-MAIL support@zyxel.com TELEPHONE...

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