ZyXEL Communications VMG1312 Quick Start Manual

know that the router will get its configuration when it first logs in
Router Quick Start Guide
Plugging in:
1
Connect DSL port
to the phone
socket via a
splitter (optional)
and the supplied
'grey' cable. DSL
light should go
orange or green
Other Configurations
In most cases, once the ZyXEL has logged in for the first time, it will be configured in the correct way for your service –
the card on the base of the router will also describe your specific configuration and how it needs to be connected. The
configuration of the router can be modified via the Control Pages or feel free to talk to staff for further help or
information.
The details above describe the most common configuration for this router – where you are simply connecting the
ZyXEL router to your phone line and using its built in wifi and network ports for your Internet access.
There are situations where the ZyXEL is configured in a different way. For example, plugged in to an Openreach
supplied modem (such as the case of all FTTP lines and FTTC lines that were installed before June 2015).
Alternatively, you may have your own PPPoE router (eg a FireBrick) and you want to use the ZyXEL as a simple
'modem bridge' between your phone line and your own router. See below for further information regarding these two
cases:
Bridge Modem,
Using your own PPPoE router
1
Connect DSL port Connexct your own
to the phone PPPoE router to one
socket via a
of the other ports,
splitter (optional) the rest of your LAN
and the supplied then connects to
'grey' cable
Further information on our Support Site: https://support.aa.net.uk/VMG1312
TL;DR: If you read only one thing...
4 3
DSL ETHERNET
2
Connect Plug in the
computers or supplied
your own power
network to one cable
of the 4 ports)
2
your router
ZyXEL VMG1312
2 1
USB
3 4
Switch
router on.
Power
light
flashes
then goes
steady
The DSL port
won't be used if
you have an
Openreach
supplied modem
POWER
ON/OFF
5
The router will be
sent its
configuration
further details,
once it has logged
in for the first
time, wait a few
minutes...
FTTC/FTTP with an
Openreach supplied modem
4
3 2 1
1
2
Port 4 becomes
the 'WAN' port.
Connect port 4 to
the Openreach
modem
6
See your
Infopack for
such as WiFi
password etc.
3
Connect your
computers or
exiting
network to
ports 1,2 & 3