ZyXEL Communications P870HNU-51B User manual

P870HNU-51B
IPv6 version
802.11n Wireless VDSL2 4-port Gateway
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
User Name 1234
Password 1234
Firmware Version 1.12
dition 1, 5/2011
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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About This User's Guide
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the Device using the web configurator.
Related Documentation
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.

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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 P-870HNU-51b may be referred to as the “Device”, the “device”, the “system” or the
“product” 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, [ NT R] means the
“enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “ nter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ NT R] 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 may use the following generic icons. The Device icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems,
operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. very
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.

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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 urope).
• 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 device and the power source.
• 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.
• Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication line cord.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets TSI 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.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the W mark. W stands for Waste
lectronics and lectrical quipment. 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
User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................17
Introducing the Device ............................................................................................................... 19
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Introducing the Web Configurator ..............................................................................................63
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................69
Status Screens ........................................................................................................................... 71
WAN Setup ................................................................................................................................ 85
LAN Setup ................................................................................................................................ 115
Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................... 125
Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................... 151
Firewall ..................................................................................................................................... 159
File Sharing .............................................................................................................................. 165
Sharing a USB Printer .............................................................................................................. 169
Media Server ............................................................................................................................ 183
Static Route .............................................................................................................................. 185
RIP ........................................................................................................................................... 189
Quality of Service (QoS) .......................................................................................................... 191
Dynamic DNS Setup ................................................................................................................ 207
Remote Management ............................................................................................................... 211
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) .............................................................................................. 215
System Settings ....................................................................................................................... 227
Logs ........................................................................................................................................ 233
Tools ......................................................................................................................................... 237
Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................ 243
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 249
Product Specifications .............................................................................................................. 255

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About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................................4
Safety
Warnings........................................................................................................................ 6
Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................7
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................9
Part I: User’s Guide................................................................................17
Chapter 1
Introducing the Device ...........................................................................................................19
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 19
1.2 Ways to Manage the Device ................................................................................................ 19
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Device ................................................................................. 20
1.4 Applications for the Device ................................................................................................... 20
1.4.1 Internet Access ........................................................................................................... 20
1.5 The WLAN/WPS Button .......................................................................................................21
1.5.1 Turn the Wireless LAN Off or On ................................................................................ 21
1.5.2 Activate WPS .............................................................................................................. 22
1.6 The RESET Button ............................................................................................................... 22
1.6.1 Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................... 22
1.7 LEDs (Lights) ....................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2
Tutorials ...................................................................................................................................25
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 25
2.2 How to Set up Your VDSL Connection for Internet Access .................................................. 25
2.3 How to Set up a Secure Wireless Network .......................................................................... 30
2.3.1 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings ................................................................ 30
2.3.2 Using WPS ................................................................................................................. 33
2.3.3 Without WPS ..............................................................................................................37
2.4 How to Use File Sharing on the Device ............................................................................... 38
2.4.1 Set up file sharing ....................................................................................................... 38
2.4.2 Access Your Shared Files From a Computer ............................................................. 39
2.5 How to Share a USB Printer via Your Device ...................................................................... 41
2.6 How to Prioritize Traffic Using QoS Class and Queue ......................................................... 42

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2.7 How to Access the Device Using DDNS
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2.7.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org ..................................................... 47
2.7.2 Configuring DDNS on Your Device ............................................................................. 47
2.7.3 Testing the DDNS Setting ........................................................................................... 48
2.8 How to Route Traffic to Another Network Using Static Route .............................................. 48
2.9 How to Set Up NAT Port Forwarding ................................................................................... 50
2.10 How to Use ATM QoS with Multiple PVCs ......................................................................... 52
2.10.1 Configuring PVCs ..................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 3
Introducing the Web Configurator........................................................................................63
3.1 Web Configurator Overview .................................................................................................63
3.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................ 63
3.2 Web Configurator Main Screen ............................................................................................ 65
3.2.1 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................65
3.2.2 Main Window ..............................................................................................................67
3.2.3 Status Bar ................................................................................................................... 67
Part II: Technical Reference................................................................... 69
Chapter 4
Status Screens ........................................................................................................................71
4.1 Status Screen ....................................................................................................................... 71
4.1.1 3G Status: InvalidPIN ................................................................................................. 74
4.1.2 3G Status: NeedPUK .................................................................................................. 75
4.1.3 WAN Service Statistics ............................................................................................... 76
4.1.4 Route Info ................................................................................................................... 77
4.1.5 WLAN Station List .......................................................................................................78
4.1.6 xDSL Statistics ............................................................................................................ 80
4.1.7 LAN Statistics ............................................................................................................. 82
4.1.8 Client List .................................................................................................................... 83
Chapter 5
WAN Setup ..............................................................................................................................85
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 85
5.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................... 85
5.2 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................85
5.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................. 86
5.4 The Layer 2 Interface Screen ...............................................................................................86
5.4.1 Layer 2 Interface Configuration .................................................................................. 88
5.5 The Internet Connection Screen .......................................................................................... 90