ZyXEL Communications P-870HN-51D User manual

www.zyxel.com
802.11n Wireless VDSL2 4-port
Gateway
Firmware V1.01
Edition 1, 8/2010
P-870HN-51D
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address: https://192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: 1234
Copyright 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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Device Panels
ON/OFF
RESET
POWER
ETHERNET
WPS
DSL PORT
ETHERNET
PORTS
LEDS
PWR/SYS
LED
WPS/WLAN LED
DSL LED
INTERNET LED

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Overview
The P-870HN-51D is a router which combines high-speed VDSL Internet
access, a built-in switch and high-speed wireless networking capability. It
supportsQuality of Service (QoS) that allows time-sensitiveservices and
applications to flow more smoothly. The firewall blocks traffic initiated
from the WAN but can be configured to allow incoming traffic from
certain IP addresses.
Requirements
Make sure you have the following things before you start.
• Internet access - account information provided by your ISP, such as
user name, password, and so on.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later versions) and Mozilla Firefox 3.6 (or
later versions), with JavaScript enabled.

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To read the User's Guide insert the CD that came in the box into your
CD-ROM drive. A screen should pop up. Navigate to the User's Guide
from this screen. If a screen does not pop up, open Windows Explorer
(click My Computer), click on the CD-ROM drive (usually drive D) and
navigate to it from there.
Hardware Connections
Remove the P-870HN-51D’s plastic cover before using it.

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1. DSL: Use a telephone wire to connect this port to a telephone jack (or
the DSL or MODEM jack on a splitter, if you have one).
2. ETHERNET 1~4: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to
one of these ports for initial configuration and/or Internet access.
3. Use the power adaptor provided with your P-870HN-51D to connect
an appropriate power source to this socket.
4. Attach the antenna onto the P-870HN-51D.
5. Push the power button to the on position.
Look at the LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the P-
870HN-51D.
• The PWR/SYS light blinks during start-up and is
green once the P-870HN-51D is ready.
• An ETHERNET light turns on if the corresponding
ETHERNET port is properly connected. An Ethernet
port’s light blinks when the P-870HN-51D is sending
or receiving data through it.
• The WPS/WLAN light stays green when the
wireless LAN is ready. It blinks when the P-870HN-
51D is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
• The DSL light stays on if a physical DSL connection
exists and blinks when transmitting data.
The INTERNET light is green when Internet access
is available. Open your web browser, and go to a
website, such as http://www.zyxel.com. If the web
page opens correctly, your P-870HN-51D is ready
for you to use.

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 If no lights are on, check your connections. Make sure that
you have the power adaptor connected to the P-870HN-51D
and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure
the power source is turned on. Turn the P-870HN-51D off,
wait for a few seconds and turn it back on. If the LEDs are
still off, contact your local vendor.
Set Up a Wireless Network
You can set up a wireless network using the following methods.
Using Wireless Protected Setup (WPS)
Press the WPS button on the P-870HN-51D’s rear panel for more than 5
seconds to turn the WPS function on.
Follow these steps to add a WPS-enabled device to the wireless network
using the WPS/WLAN button.
Place the devices you want to connect near
one another.
Press the WPS button on the P-870HN-
51D.
The WPS/WLAN light blinks.
Press the WPS button on a compatible
device within 2 minutes of pressing the
button on the P-870HN-51D.
The WPS/WLAN light on the P-870HN-51D
shines steadily when connected.
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Set Up a Wireless Network Manually
The wireless function on your P-870HN-51D is enabled by default. To
add a wireless client to the network, use the settings found in the bottom
panel of the P-870HN-51D, as follows:
Configure wireless devices that you want to connect to the wireless
network to use the same wireless settings as the P-870HN-51D.
Log into the Web Configurator
Your device may already be set up for Internet access and Internet calls.
You may only need to log on to the Web Configurator for the following:
• Configure your Internet access settings manually
• Customize the Quality of Service (QoS) and routing features
• Create firewall and web filter rules
• Edit remote management, as well as other features
1. Open your browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 (the P-870HN-
51D's default IP address) as the address.
SSID: ZyXEL
Security Mode: WPA2-PSK (compatible)
Pre-Shared Key: 12345678 (or AutoGenKey)

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2. Enter username admin and password 1234 (default). Click Login.
 If the login screen does not open, make sure you allow web
browser pop-up windows, JavaScripts and Java
permissions. Your computer should be also set to get an IP
address automatically from a DHCP server. See the
appendices in your User’s Guide for more information.
See your User’s Guide for how to use the Network > WAN screens to
set up the WAN connection if the INTERNET LED (light) is off. You may
need to enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
The P-870HN-51D is a desktop device. Please make sure to place it in a
dry and flat surface before using.
How to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1. Go to www.zyxel.com.
2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL
home page to go to that product's page.
3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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