ZyXEL XTREMEMIMO X-550 User's Manual
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3. uc mu eigp be di e inebrurtinnes pn Pies Ep eek up sour evil meek and loss 1a ias ie cani change inae Ling Eier Secup Wired rug eques vou Ee change sonis oH Sing on your ere dent kipima mo they can dll caret bo tha Je cuter ZyXEL X 550 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 3 2 1 Internet Connection Setup Wizard The wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure your ZyXEL X 550 for wireless stations to access your wired LAN 1 Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to display the first wizard screen WELCOME TO THE ZYXEL SETUP WIZARD This step introduces you to the setup This wizard will Quide van threugh ztep by zteg process to cenliQure your wizard and outlines the steps to setting PE router and connect bo the miere up your router Shep 1 Sat pour Click Next to continue amp hep Select pour Tine Dore amp Shep 3 Configure pour Intemet Connection Shep de Soe Settings od Correct In order to provide better security against intruders the ZyXEL X 550 wil
4. Make sure your USB flash drive is installed and your computer has recognized the USB drive Then click Next to continue LIIS rip Heard Traasfer your nebaork asbtings ie poar other camgselers ar devices Follow the on screen instructions provided and when ready click Next to continue 1 Plug the flash drive into your wireless access point Many devices will blink their lights three times when the transfer is complete otherwise wait 30 seconds 2 Plug the flash drive into each computer or device you want to add to your network 3 Plug the flash drive back into this computer and then click Next 16 ZyXEL X 550 Vince Sn incar Sebep Wired E The wizard complebec successfully Congratulations You are now operating in a secure environment To dose ther epar did Area m 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 17 ZyXEL X 550 4 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the LEDs turn on when you turn on the ZyXEL X 550 Make sure that you have the correct power adapter connected to the ZyXEL X 550 and plugged in to an appropriate power source Check all cable connections If the LEDs stil
5. ar artis Ihe cretum M MO TRU CIN C the rarrect waetbnge nn your wireless rhent adapter Wireless fame ssp WPAP TKIP alan hna an Parscnal Pre Shared Key 27295678 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 Yours might differ slightly Verify your settings and click Save to save the changes 12 ZyXEL X 550 3 3 Setup a Wireless Connection using Windows Connect Now Windows Connect Now is a new feature released by Microsoft in their update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 With Windows Connect Now you can wireless connect devices without any hassle whatsoever To take advantage of this please make sure you have the following available and on hand e USB Flash Drive with at least 300K of available memory e Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed computer When you are ready please proceed to the next step Click on the Start menu and then the Control Panel where you will find the Wireless Network Setup Wizard Double click on Wireless Network Setup Wizard to proceed to the next step Microsoft amp Windows Connect Now may ONLY be used with Windows XP operating systems with the
6. 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 For more information please visit e http www microsoft com WCN http www microsoft com SP2 13 ZyXEL X 550 LIRE PEDESTRI A Click Next to continue Welkome to the Wireless etwork Sebup Wizard E raten Te coires click Hest ihn ido pii dat a ab d n es reece Abk ruin Dip o devices o he nti IPC uem Ther sini dp ate Up e rec ure inue sene nani id congue and desee connect Psnough a access pond Th called a parolee indrasructum If at this time you have not created a wireless network please choose Set up a new wireless network If you already have your wireless network setup and would like to add more devices onto the network please choose Add new computers or devices to the name of your network network As you can see in the diagram the network we currently have setup is named XtremeMIMO Click Next to continue 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 ZyXEL X 550 name for your wireless network and proceed to the step of How do you want to set up your network
7. and Secondary DNS Address provided by your ISP in the available fields If you have any questions in regards to what IP address to fill in to the fields please obtain that information from your Internet Service Provider Click Next to continue Congratulations You can now click Connect to save the settings you have just configured and connect to the Internet Please at this time reboot both your cable or DSL modem and your X 550 10 ZyXEL X 550 3 2 2 Wireless Security Setup Wizard WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD kiming Ph ood Sele Mie de ee ee tee Thi Secr ndi he dapib a an horto a ap ec ee ec Foe ics Hir Seren chum made vang She Seen iem manc yeu be cee ena ee par Se cient sc ben dl nier Va rhe Bustos STEP 1 YOUR WIRELESS METWORE Yoa releas reet ark needs a name ss I can be casi recogeared by ereless chents P security purposes is reemer 8n change the pre rnnfigered nebeork name of STEP 2 SECURE YOUR WIRELESS METWORK order bo pr bect your isetisork fron hacker aed inawthorived users A ia lhaghly re ommended you choose one of the ollaan network secure sr ings There ame nes levels of Loull Security Beller Security or onss depre Best Security The level you c un Hw seruriby features your wir
8. ZyXEL X 550 XtremeMIMO 802 11g Wireless Broadband Router Quick Start Guide Version 1 1 3 2006 ZyXEL X 550 1 Introducing the ZyXEL X 550 The ZyXEL X 550 XtremeMIMO 802 11g Wireless Router is a broadband sharing gateway with a built 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 Key features of the ZyXEL X 550 include an embedded 802 11g wireless Access Point support for the advanced WPA2 wireless security firewall with DoS protection VPN pass through NAT and UPnP See your User s Guide for more details on all ZyXEL X 550 features You should have an Internet account already set up and have been given most of the following information Internet Account Information Your device s WAN IP Address if given DNS Server IP Address if given First Second Third Encapsulation select one below O Ethernet Service Type Login Server IP Address User Name Password O PPPoE PPPoE Service Name User Name Password ZyXEL X 550 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Rear Panel Antenna POWER LANA 1 WAN ON OFF RESET USB Antenna WLAN LABEL DESCRIPTION POWER Connect the barrel type connector of the included power adaptor to this power socket note ple
9. aer beker T IF Addins Connection Chace opion mur kisret Sabup Prosudar poeni poni saith inl meruutinn thst Post En bet ara anb rone T Bresse IP HLP hae Een Diret connection inal piter you an P Coben Ee typa F iam Passacrd Laanectinn FEPal Chas Per ophan yas kisret ronnectun ond peed ta per mire Pi this conineschan of conne dion BET USERNAME AND PASSWORD COMMECTION PPPOE To set up this connection you will need En fave a lepene and Password fron your Inbesmet Service Provider IT you da not have this information please tent ark your optioned Kobe You nay abso need bo prede Sendos Name F you nest or hao Hii oran contact your SETUP COMPLETE The Setup Wr send has completed Click the Connect button En save your settings and reboot Ehe rites 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 amp Password provided by your ISP Configure the Service Name field when required by your ISP with the information given Click Next to continue Congratulations You can now click Connect to save the settings you
10. ase 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 automatic switching to 10 or 100Mbps throughput speeds automatic adjustment to crossover or straight through Ethernet cabling WAN Connect your cable satellite DSL modem to this port with the cable that came with your modem ON OFF WLAN Slide this switch to enable ON or disable OFF the 802 11b g MIMO wireless LAN feature RESET The Reset button is used to restore the X 550 back to the factory default settings Push the button for 10 seconds to reset to factor defaults USB To be used with the Microsoft amp Windows Connect Now feature and not with storage Antenna The ZyXEL X 550 includes 2 adjustable external Smart Antennas and 2 internal Smart Antennas ZyXEL X 550 2 2 Front Panel LEDs an Lake way VAAN pum LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION PWR The ZyXEL X 550 is not receiving power The ZyXEL X 550 is powered and ready Green Blinking The ZyXEL X 550 is resetting to factory defaults LAN 1 4 d No device is connected to the LAN port An Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port Green Blinking The ZyXEL X 550 is sending receiving data through a specific LAN port WAN d The WAN connection is not ready or has failed The ZyXEL X 550 has a successfu
11. 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 Click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard to begin a series of screens to help you configure your ZyXEL X 550 wireless security settings Click a link on the left in the navigation panel to configure a specific ZyXEL X 550 feature See your User s Guide for more details on all ZyXEL X 550 features Navigation panel Tea 0 550 rans rada paced by Sens bheag iat ihe brah ss dered amd nale For bes online paming expec INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WI ARD Thes ilb ente np ned er ecce irs connecting osa niei Dy Fore bo rhe spese Ther stupid aic you dapi inhi on bores bo get pur Dresses conection up and pare Ch Hha iniiai Dead Launch leberest Setup Bard Gama Hass erie ples cee qure una foliose ali iira in tea Dick bataladon Guo in Hai WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WEAR Tis hoe ten anti pr ed er Capea 11 pany Ro enr sehr Destra eap The
12. eless adapters suppart Srt tha open sour adapters SUPPORT BEST 57 yn this d T etre iat in option I your alan nique SUPR coo Select this option your sdapbsrs DO NOT SUPPORT WEA go Selen thi open not sant in amy HWE gt sarurits Feabures For information on which serurity p abures your wireless adapters support please refer En the adapters document abin Mote Al ZyXEL eireless adapbers currentby support WPA 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 If your wireless adapters on your client devices support WPA select the bubble Better If your wireless adapters on your client devices do NOT support WPA or WPA select the bubble Good For no security select None Click Next to continue 11 ZyXEL X 550 STEP 3 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY KEY Dime you have selects Your bevel you will eed 1e sel acerbe scarily krr Wireless Securiby Kary amp be 63 characbars Robe Taal need bo enber the unique security Key ot the canary page iib your sieja chents enable proper wirdess communication COMPLETE below n a ddialedd summary of your wireless secur y iet ng Pease prnl Chir page mit
13. have just configured and connect to the Internet ZyXEL X 550 Setting Up Static IP Address Connection aas birari Cannectian tauki nat be deberted plese celert the Internet viduas b pja tatie IP Connection Choma aptior your rimmat Tup Freida provided sau ath P kkhen information sk ba bo bes rma T Jabdrs ici Lassus Chers lef pour inter mnei c ira gie ale prea yon ani TP eat C abes dara Hn typa of T ose Patian onetan PPE the opti Interest nique es a ice and pcena get gene Pot DSL rede urea Pere Canesten of Core SET STATIC IP ADDRESS COMMECTION To set up this connection you will reed bs have a camgplebr of IP information previdhed by your Bribeznat Service Presider D you have Staliet conetinn and do not have this infernsakinn please contact your 15 IPAddress paonon Sbeag Mask s5250 Gateway Address paon Prienzey DAS Paddress baonr Secondary DAS Address 0 00 0 co LE SETUP COMPLETE fhe Setep Wizard has completed Click the Comert button bo save your settings and reboot Ehe router 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
14. ien DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS DHEP CONNECTION To eet up this cnmnerbian please make sore that you are connected En the ZyXEL Router with the PE that originali yaur broadband connection D you are them click the tinne MAT batten fa copy yaur Address En the Zy Rirasker MAC optional Clear Tour MAL Address Host Hem 1 Bhai Toui aio fused bo proide risk F urea ar rasa Uus infor pace cor acf pour EP Dl SETIAP COMPLETE The ebhep Wizard has completed Click the Omnert button En seer your urELings and Ehe router 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 If a Host Name is necessary to connect as well please write It in the Host Name field now If you do not know if you require one please contact your Internet Service Provider who will be able to tell you Click Next to continue Congratulations You can now click Connect to save the settings you have just configured and connect to the Internet ZyXEL X 550 Setting Up Username Password PPPoE Connection Pour Dni ense Lives Dur cela ms be debe ed please select the Internet vor Leon L
15. l WAN connection The ZyXEL X 550 is sending receiving data WLAN Of The WLAN connection is turned off The WLAN is active Green Blinking The WLAN is sending receiving data ff ff USB Off The USB port is currently not in use The USB light indicates the status for Windows Connect Now After a Green on successful setup the light will blink 3 times ZyXEL X 550 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 1 Launch your web browser Enter 192 168 10 1 as the web site address Web site address Be ps Hed JAN Qua O x X cream irem amp m s Adcrers ier ile aT eT 2 A LOGIN screen will pop up asking you for a user name and password The user name is admin and enter the password in the password field default factory setting is 1234 Click Login Default password is 1234 It is highly recommended you change the default password You can change the login password in the Internet access wizard or the ADMIN screen click TOOLS gt Admin on the Navigation panel ZyXEL X 550 3 You should see the DEVICE INFO screen
16. l ask you to change your password on your unit at this time STEP 1 SET YOUR PASSWORD Please type in your new password in the Br defun 5 SEN Password field and retype your password Phat your new outer dnes have a pars mord ronfiqur 1 i i 1 1 access bo ihe Weli niece in Verify Password field to verify new niebeenrkenag deare please wet and verify a password below Click Next continue Passsm rd Passwords are case sensitive so make sure your CAPS key is not LH accidentally depressed Pasweord mess ZyXEL X 550 2 SELECT OUR TIME ZIME Select the appropriste ime zone for pour location This information is required bo configure the Ebrrye Poe Ehe router Pacific Tiri LS Canada Tian Please select the time zone at which you are currently located For example If you are located in California then you would select GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana Click Next to continue 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 2 Selecting Your Internet Connection Type ZyXEL Your Cosme pesii eet br ebrrbrd pirer seierk Her Inberect Dari aep
17. l do not turn on you may have a hardware problem In this case you should contact ZyXEL Cannot access the ZyXEL X 550 from the LAN Check the cable connection between the ZyXEL X 550 and your computer or hub Refer to the Hear Panel section for details Ping the ZyXEL X 550 from a LAN computer Make sure your computer Ethernet card is installed and functioning properly Cannot ping any computer on the LAN If the 10 100M LAN LEDs are off check the cable connections between the ZyXEL X 550 and your LAN computers Verify that the IP address and subnet mask of the ZyXEL X 550 and the LAN computers are in the same IP address range Cannot get a WAN IP address from the ISP If you are using the Cable modem with the ZyXEL X 550 you have to power off your Cable modem for around 2 3 minutes after you connect your Cable modem with the ZyXEL X 550 The WAN IP is provided after the ISP verifies the MAC address host name or user ID Find out the verification method used by your ISP and configure the corresponding fields If the ISP checks the WAN MAC address you should clone the MAC address from a LAN computer Click WAN on the Navigation panel and then click Advanced button to see the detail Check MAC Cloning Enabled checkbox and then click Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to get MAC address automatically or enter MAC address you are cloning manually If the ISP checks the host name enter your computer s name
18. refer to the Wizard Setup section in the User s Guide in the Host Name field in WAN on the Navigation panel If the ISP checks the user ID click WAN and check your service type user name and password Cannot access the Internet Check the ZyXEL X 550 s connection to the cable DSL device Unplug the power of the Cable DSL modem and ZyXEL X 550 and plug it back to reboot the units Click WAN to verify your settings 18 ZyXEL X 550 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 TELEPHONE WEB SITE support 2zyxel com 1 800 978 7222 www us zyxel com 19
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