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ZyXEL Communications EX3301-TO User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction.................................... 3 1.1. Document Overview ......................................3 1.2. Target Audience ........................................3 1.3. Admonitions..........................................3 1.4. Revision History........................................3 2. Overview....................................4 2.1. Technical Specifications....................................4 2.2. Package Contents....................................... 4 2.3. Front Panel ..........................................5 2.4. Rear Panel ..........................................6 3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.1. Document Overview This document provides instructions on how to set up the Zyxel wireless AX1800 Gigabit Ethernet IAD EX3301-T0 (further referred to as the Zyxel device) and how to configure the most common settings. 1.2. Target Audience This document is intended for subscribers who set up and configure the Zyxel device. 1.3.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    The Zyxel device is a dual-band wireless AX1800 Gigabit IAD that provides fast and secure Internet access for wireless devices such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It is a dual-band gateway that provides both 2.4G and 5G networks at the same time. You can use the 2.4GHz bandwidth for regular Internet surfing and for downloading, and the 5GHz bandwidth for high- definition video, music, and gaming.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    2.3. Front Panel The LED status indicators are located on the front panel of the Zyxel device. The following table describes the LED status indicators: Colour Status Description Power Green The device is receiving power and it is ready for use. Blinking The device is starting up.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Blinking A telephone connected to one of the phone ports has its receiver off the hook, or there is an incoming call. There is no voice message in the corresponding SIP account. A SIP account is registered for the phone port, and there is a voice Amber message in the corresponding SIP account.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Cables

    Perform the following steps to set up the Zyxel device: Use an Ethernet cable to connect your gateway modem to the WAN port. (Optional) Connect a computer to the LAN port using the yellow Ethernet cable. You can skip this step if you want to wirelessly connect to the Internet.

  • Page 9: Logging In To The Web Configurator

    5.3. Logging in to the Web Configurator Perform the following steps to log in to the Web Configurator: Make sure that the Zyxel device is on, the Power LED is solid green, and you are connected to the Zyxel WiFi network. Launch your web browser.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Zyxel Device Using The Wizard

    5.4. Configuring the Zyxel Device Using the Wizard When logging in the Web Configurator for the first time, the Quick Start Wizard screen automatically pops up, where you can configure basic settings like time zone, Internet, and WiFi. If this is not the first time you are logging in, click the Wizard icon on the Navigation panel. Perform the following steps to configure your device using the Wizard: Click Let’s go on the Quick Start Wizard window.
  • Page 11 The Wizard will check the Internet connectivity. Click Next to continue. You can bypass this step by clicking skip. After the Zyxel device is connected to the Internet, click Next. The next screen shows the WiFi Settings. To change the WiFi name and the WiFi password, enter the changes into the respective fields.

  • Page 12: Layout

    5.5. Layout The Web Configurator is divided into the following two parts: • The main window (1) shows basic settings in the form of widgets. For more information, see Main Window. • The navigation panel (2) contains the configuration menus. For more information, see Navigation Panel.
  • Page 13 The following table describes the configuration menus: Link Function Connection This is the main window of the Web Configurator. Use this screen to configure basic Internet access, wireless settings, and parental status controls. This screen also shows the network status of the Zyxel device and your wireless devices connected to it.
  • Page 14 Use this screen to configure Routing Information Protocol (RIP, RFC 1058 and RFC 1389) to exchange routing information with other routers. General Use this screen to enable or disable QoS and set the upstream bandwidth or assign tra c priority. Use this screen to configure QoS queue assignment to decide the Queue Setup priority on WAN/LAN interfaces.
  • Page 15 VoIP SIP Account Use this screen to set up information about your SIP account and configure audio settings, such as volume levels for the phones connected to the Zyxel device. SIP Service Use this screen to view the SIP service provider information on the Zyxel Device.

  • Page 16: Icons

    SNMP Use this screen to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings on the Zyxel device. Time Use this screen to change the time and date on the Zyxel device. Email Notification Use this screen to view, remove and add e-mail account information.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Wireless Network Settings

    5.6. Configuring the Wireless Network Settings You can enable your wireless devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones to establish wireless Internet connection. Perform the following steps to configure the wireless connection: Go to Network Settings > Wireless > General.

  • Page 18: Setting Up A Secure Wireless Network Using Wps

    To change the wireless network name, go to Wireless Network Settings and enter the name in the Wireless Network Name field. To set the security level, go to Security Level and select More Secure. Select WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode drop-down menu. To change the WiFi password, enter a new password into the Password field.
  • Page 19 Push-Button Configuration Perform the following steps to create a push-button configuration: Make sure the Zyxel device is switched on and that your device is within the range of the wireless signal. Enable PBC in one of the following two ways: a) Press and hold the WPS button on the back panel of the Zyxel device for more than one second.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Firewall

    PIN Configuration Perform the following steps to set up a PIN configuration: Turn on the WiFi on your wireless device. Open the WiFi settings and select WPS PIN Entry to get a PIN. In the Web Configurator, select Network Settings > Wireless > WPS. Click the WPS toggle button to enable the WPS function.

  • Page 21: Configuring The Wifi Network

    Click the IPv4 Firewall and/or IPv6 Firewall toggle buttons to turn on or o the firewall for IPv4 and/or IPv6 tra c. By default, both are enabled. Select the security level based on the following: Security Level Description It allows LAN to WAN and WAN to LAN packet directions. Medium (recommended) It allows LAN to WAN but denies WAN to LAN packet directions.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Guest Wifi Network

    To give di erent names to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks, clear the Keep 2.4G and 5G the same checkbox. The WiFi Settings screen will change in this case. To be able to clear the Keep 2.4G and 5G the same checkbox, disable MPro MESH in Network Settings >...

  • Page 23: Changing The Lan Ip Address

    You can configure the following settings: Field Description WiFi Name Enter a descriptive name for your wireless network, which can be up to 32 characters. WiFi Password Enter a password of 8-64 case-sensitive characters. Random Password If it is selected, the Zyxel device automatically generates a password. The WiFi Password field is not configurable if you select this option.

  • Page 24: Creating A Sip Account

    5.11. Creating a SIP Account To be able to make and receive Internet phone calls, you need to create a SIP account and map it to a phone port. The SIP account contains information that allows the Zyxel device to connect to your VoIP service provider.
  • Page 26 Parameter Description SIP Account Selection SIP Account This field displays Change Me if you are creating a new SIP account or the Selection name of the SIP account you are modifying. SIP Server Provider Association SIP Account Select the SIP service provider profile to use for this SIP account. This field is read-only when you are modifying a SIP account.
  • Page 27 Send Caller ID Select it if you want to send identification when you make VoIP phone calls. Clear it if you do not want to send identification. Select it to enable call transfer on the Zyxel device. It allows you to transfer Enable Call Transfer an incoming call (that you have answered) to another phone.

  • Page 28: Editing An Existing Sip Account

    Select a mail account for the email address specified below. If you select Mail Account None, email notifications will not be sent via email. You must already have an email account on the Email notification screen. Select it to get notifications to the email address specified in this field. If this Send Notification to field is blank, notifications will not be sent via email.

  • Page 29: Deleting An Existing Sip Account

    Deleting an Existing SIP Account Perform the following steps to delete an existing SIP account: Go to VoIP > SIP > SIP Account. Select the account you want to edit. Click the delete icon in the Modify column. In the pop-up window, click OK to confirm the deletion. 5.12.
  • Page 30 Click Add more Profile. On the Select Device page, configure the following parameters: In the Profile Name field, enter a name for the profile. Click the Profile Active toggle button to enable the parental control profile. Select the device(s) on the right that you want to apply the parental control profile to. Click Next.

  • Page 31: Editing An Existing Pcp

    Editing an Existing PCP Perform the following steps to edit an existing PCP: Go to the Parental Control widget on the main window and click the arrow on the bottom right corner. Open the PCP you want to edit by clicking the arrow on the bottom right corner. Click .

  • Page 32: Deleting An Existing Pcp

    Deleting an Existing PCP Perform the following steps to delete an existing PCP: Go to the Parental Control widget on the main window and click the arrow on the bottom right corner. Open the PCP you want to edit by clicking the arrow on the bottom right corner. Click Delete.

  • Page 33: Port Forwarding

    5.13. Port Forwarding Port forwarding is used to forward incoming service requests from the Internet to the server(s) on your local network. Port forwarding is commonly used when you want to host online gaming, P2P file sharing, or other servers on your network. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server.

  • Page 34: Technical Support

    Parameter Description Click the toggle button to enable the rule. When the switch goes to the Active right, the function is enabled. Service Name Enter a name to identify this rule using keyboard characters (A-Z, a-z, 1-2, and so on). WAN interface Select the WAN interface through which the service is forwarded.

  • Page 35: Glossary

    Terms Definitions Domain Name System Used for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa. Denial of Service They are attacks aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet. Their goal is to disable a device or network, so users do not have access to network resources.
  • Page 36 SIP account It is a type of VoIP account that allows you to make phone calls over the Internet in accordance with your service provider. SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol It is an Internet standard used for mail transmission. SSID Service Set Identifier A unique identifier that is used for naming wireless networks.

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