ZyXEL Communications P-870HW-51A V2 User manual

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P-870HW-51a v2
802.11bg Wireless VDSL2 4 port
gateway
Firmware v1.00
Edition 1, 12/2008
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address: http://192.168.1.1
Username: 1234
Password: 1234
Copyright 2008
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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Device Panels
WPS/WLAN BUTTON LEDS (LIGHTS)

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Introduction
The P-870HW-51a v2 is a VDSL2 gateway that provides super high-
speed Internet access through a telephone line and IEEE 802.11b/g
wireless networking capability. The P-870HW-51a v2 has a built-in
switch that allows you to connect up to four network devices.
Overview
• Before You Begin, on page 4
• Hardware Connections, on page 5
• Initial Configuration, on page 7
• Setting Up a Wireless Network with WPS, on page 10
• Wall-mounting, on page 11
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Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following things before you set up your P-
870HW-51a v2.
• Internet access - account information provided by your ISP, such as
user name, password, and so on.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later, with
JavaScript enabled.
See the User’s Guide for all configuration details including file sharing
and setting up a shared printer.
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.

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Hardware Connections
This section shows you how to set up your P-870HW-51a v2.
1. DSL: Use a telephone wire to connect this port to a telephone jack (or
the DSL or MODEM jack on a splitter, if one is already installed).
2. ETHERNET 1-4: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to this
port for initial configuration and/or Internet access.
3. Use the power adaptor provided with your P-870HW-51a v2 to
connect an appropriate power source to this socket.
4. Attach the antenna onto the P-870HW-51a v2.
5. Push the power switch to the on position.

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Checking the LEDs (Lights)
Look at the LEDs (lights) on the top panel of the P-870HW-51a v2.
• The POWER light blinks during start-up and is green once the P-
870HW-51a v2 is ready.
• Each ETHERNET light turns on if the corresponding ETHERNET
port is properly connected. The lights blink when the P-870HW-51a
v2 is sending or receiving data through the corresponding
ETHERNET port.
• 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.
• The WLAN/WPS light stays green when the wireless LAN is ready.
It blinks when the P-870HW-51a v2 is sending/receiving data
through the wireless LAN.
 If none of the LEDs (lights) are on, check your connections.
Make sure that you have the power adaptor connected to the
P-870HW-51a v2 and plugged in to an appropriate power
source. Make sure the power source is turned on. Turn the
P-870HW-51a v2 off, wait for a few seconds and turn it back
on. If the LEDs are still off, contact your local vendor.

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Testing Internet Connection
After you have connected the hardware and turned on the P-870HW-51a
v2, open a web browser on your computer and go to any web site (for
example, www.zyxel.com) to test your Internet connection.
If you are prompted for a user name and password, enter the account
information as given by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Initial Configuration
1. Open your browser and enter http:/
/192.168.1.1 (the P-870HW-51a
v2's default IP address) as the
address.
2. Enter the admin user name
1234 and password 1234
(default). Click OK.
 If the login screen does not display, 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.

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Internet Setup
When your Internet connection is setup correctly, the DSL and
INTERNET lights should be green.
 If you cannot access the Internet and the INTERNET light is
off, make sure you enter the correct information in the WAN
screens. If you are using a new Internet account, contact
your ISP to make sure it is active. If you are trying to access
the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless and security
settings in your wireless client are the same as the settings
in the P-870HW-51a v2.
Wireless Setup
To create a wireless network the P-870HW-51a v2 and your wireless
computer(s) must all use the same SSID (network name), channel and
security settings.
1. Go to Network > Wireless LAN.
2. Enable wireless LAN, enter a name to identify your wireless network
(such as “ZyXEL“) in the SSID field, and select a channel which is not
used by neighboring wireless devices.
3. Select your security mode and configure wireless security settings. In
this example, the P-870HW-51a v2 uses WPA2-PSK for data
encryption.
If you do not set wireless security, any one within range could use your
P-870HW-51a v2 to access your network and the Internet.

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Make sure your wireless security settings are compatible with your
existing wireless devices. See the User's Guide for more information on
wireless networks.

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Setting Up a Wireless Network
with WPS
You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to set up
a secure wireless network and add wireless devices
to your wireless network at the touch of a button.
The other wireless devices must also support WPS.
Look for the WPS logo on the housing of your device.
1. Place a WPS-enabled device within range of the P-870HW-51a v2.
2. Press the WPS WLAN ON/OFF button ( ) on the P-870HW-51a v2
for five seconds. Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled
device. It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press
the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one.
Your P-870HW-51a v2 allows the PBC (Push Button Configuration)
method, as well as the PIN (Personal Identification Number)
configuration via the web configurator. See your User’s Guide for more
information. Other WPS-enabled devices should provide at least one
similar method.
3. The WLAN/WPS LED ( ) on the P-870HW-51a v2 blinks for a few
seconds, then shines steadily, indicating your devices are connected.
4. To add another WPS-enabled device to your wireless network, press
the WPS buttons on your P-870HW-51a v2 and your next WPS-
enabled device.
Congratulations! You are now ready to connect to the Internet wirelessly
through your P-870HW-51a v2.

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Wall-mounting
Take the following steps to hang your P-870HW-51a v2 on a wall.
1. Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.
2. Drill two holes for the screws, exactly 120 mm apart.
3. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
4. Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of
about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall.
5. Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to
hold the weight of the P-870HW-51a v2 with the connection cables.
6. Align the holes on the back of the P-870HW-51a v2 with the screws
on the wall. Hang the P-870HW-51a v2 on the screws.

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7. The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug
used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm).