ZyXEL Communications P-873HNU(B)-51B User manual

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Wireless N VDSL2 Bonding Combo
WAN Gateway with USB
Firmware Version 1.10
Edition 2, 4/2012
P-873HNU(P)-51B
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address: http://192.168.1.1
User Name: admin
Password: 1234
Copyright 2012
ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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Device Panels
POWER
ETHERNET 1-4
USB
WLAN/WPS
ETHERNET WAN
INTERNET
DSL 1
HPNA
POWER
ETHERNET 1-4
USB
ETHERNET WAN
HPNA
RESET
DSL 2
DSL 1
DSL 2
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Requirements
Make sure you have the following things before you start:
• INTERNET ACCESS: You need an Internet account with an ISP (Internet
Service Provider) and information such as your user name, password, and
so on.
• WEB BROWSER: Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, with JavaScript
enabled, or Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later
versions. The browser will be used to access the Internet and/or access
the P-873HNU(P)-51B’s Web Configurator.
Hardware Setup
Place the P-873HNU(P)-51B flat on a desk or table or on the stand for a vertical
installation.
Remove the P-873HNU(P)-51B’s clear plastic covers before using it.
To connect the stand, line up the arrow on the stand with the arrow on the
bottom of the device as shown.

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To connect your P-873HNU(P)-51B:
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1. Attach the antenna and point it up.
2. Do one of the following for your Internet connection:
a. DSL 1,2: Use a telephone cable to connect your P-873HNU(P)-51B’s
DSL1 port to a telephone jack (or the DSL or modem jack on a splitter if
you have one).
b. If the DSLAM at your ISP supports DSL bonding function, you can
connect DSL1 and DSL2 to two seperate telephone jacks. This provides
increased throughput at longer distances. You will need to access the
Web Configurator and enable the DSL Bonding function in the
Broadband > DSL screen. See the User’s Guide for more information.
c. ETHERNET WAN: If you already have a broadband router or modem, use
an Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET WAN port to it for Internet
access.
3. ETHERNET: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to an Ethernet
port for initial configuration and/or Internet access.
4. HPNA: (P-873HNUP-51B only) Use a coaxial cable to connect to a coaxial
outlet and relay Internet traffic throughout your house through coaxial
cabling.
5. USB: Connect a USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory stick or a USB hard
drive for file sharing. Use a USB extension cable if the stick is too big to fit.
6. POWER: Use the provided power adaptor to connect the POWER socket to
an appropriate power source. Make sure the power at the outlet is on. After
connecting the power adaptor, look at the lights on the front panel.
• The POWER light blinks while your P-873HNU(P)-51B starts up and then
stays on once it is ready.
• Each LAN light stays on if the corresponding Ethernet port is properly
connected and blinks when there is traffic.
• The ETHERNET WAN light stays on if the ETHERNET WAN port is
properly connected and blinks when there is traffic.

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• The USB light turns on when your P-873HNU(P)-51B detects a connected
USB device.
• The HPNA light (P-873HNUP-51B only) stays on if the HPNA port is
properly connected and blinks when there is traffic.
• The DSL1,2 lights are green when your P-873HNU(P)-51B has an ADSL
connection. They are orange when you have a VDSL connection. If you
are not using DSL bonding function, only DSL1 light will be on.
• The WLAN / WPS light flashes green when WLAN is activated and orange
while WPS is in process. It stays on green when the wireless LAN is ready
and blinks when there is traffic.
• The INTERNET light turns on when the gateway is able to access the
Internet and will blink when your P-873HNU(P)-51B is sending or
receiving data.
If the lights do not come on, check your connections and inspect your cables for
damage. If the lights are still off, contact technical support.
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-873HNU(P)-51B’s front panel for more than 5
seconds to turn the WPS function on.

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Follow these steps to add a WPS-enabled device to the wireless network using
the WPS/WLAN button.
Set Up a Wireless Network Manually
The wireless LAN on your P-873HNU(P)-51B is enabled by default. To add a
wireless client to the network, use the settings found on the side panel of your
P-873HNU(P)-51B, which will look similar to the following example:
Configure wireless devices that you want to connect to the wireless network to
use the same wireless settings as the P-873HNU(P)-51B.
The default wireless settings vary for each P-873HNU(P)-51B. Refer to the
side panel of your device and use the provided information.
Place the devices you want to connect near one
another.
Press the WPS button on the P-873HNU(P)-
51B.
The WPS light blinks green and orange.
Press the WPS button on a compatible device
within 2 minutes of pressing the button on the P-
873HNU(P)-51B.
The WPS light on the P-873HNU(P)-51B shines
steadily when connected.
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SSID: ZyXEL00561
Security Mode: WPA-PSK
Pre-Shared Key: FB373BD356

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The Web Configurator
The Web Configurator is a web browser tool that allows you to configure the P-
873HNU(P)-51B. The computer and the P-873HNU(P)-51B need to be in the
same IP address range to use this tool.
1. Open your browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 (the P-873HNU(P)-51B’s
default IP address) as the address.
2. Enter the default user name admin and password 1234. Click Login.
If the login screen does not open, make sure you allow web browser
pop-up windows, JavaScript 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
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3. A welcome screen appears with details about your last login. Select Show
this page next time to see the welcome screen on your next login.
Otherwise, clear it. Click Continue.
4. The Network Map page appears. This shows whether the P-873HNU(P)-
51B and computers/devices connected to it have Internet access.

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5. Click Status to display the following screen, where you can view the P-
873HNU(P)-51B’s device, interface, and system information.