ZyXEL Communications NVG2053 User manual

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NVG2053
Wireless N Gigabit VoIP Gateway
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 1, 02/2011
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Password 1234

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NVG2053 using the
Web Configurator.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
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Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]
Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.
Need More Help?
More help is available at www.zyxel.com.
• Download Library
Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read
the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the documentation in
order to better understand how to use your product.

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• Knowledge Base
If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here.
This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL
products.
•Forum
This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from others who use ZyXEL
products and share your experiences as well.
Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following information ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•WarrantyInformation.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The NVG2053 may be referred to as the “NVG2053”, the “device”, the “product”
or the “system” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide use the following generic icons. The NVG2053 icon is
not an exact representation of your NVG2053.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in
operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated

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firmware/software for your device. Every effort has been made to ensure that the
information in this manual is accurate.
NVG2053 Computer Notebook computer
Server Modem Firewall
Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using
the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
• This CPE product is for indoor use only (utilisation intérieure exclusivement).
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................19
Getting to Know Your NVG2053 ................................................................................................ 21
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 49
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 59
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................67
Status Screens .......................................................................................................................... 69
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Broadband ................................................................................................................................. 81
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 93
LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 121
DHCP Server ...........................................................................................................................125
Quality of Service (QoS) .......................................................................................................... 131
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................139
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 145
Static Route .............................................................................................................................147
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 151
Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 161
Voice ........................................................................................................................................ 167
USB Service ............................................................................................................................ 197
Management ............................................................................................................................ 201
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 207
Password .................................................................................................................................209
Time ..........................................................................................................................................211
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 215
Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................................... 217
Language .................................................................................................................................221
Restart ..................................................................................................................................... 223
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 225
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 231

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