ZyXEL Communications VMG1312-B10A User manual

www.zyxel.com
VMG1312-B10A
Wireless N VDSL2 4-ports Gateway
with USB
Firmware V1.00
Edition 1, 12/2011
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
User Name admin
Password 1234
2011 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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Device Panels
POWER
DSL
INTERNET
ETHERNET 1-4 USB
WLAN/WPS
ON/OFFRESET
POWER
DSL USB
ETHERNET 1-4 WLAN/WPS

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Overview
The VMG1312-B10A is a VDSL2 router and Gigabit Ethernet gateway
with a four-port built-in Ethernet switch and IEEE 802.11n wireless. The
VMG1312-B10A allows wired and wireless clients to safely access the
Internet. The built-in firewall blocks unauthorized access to your
network. The USB port allows you to connect USB memory stick or USB
hard drive for storing or sharing files through the network. Other helpful
features include Quality of Service (QoS) which allows time-sensitive
services and applications to flow more smoothly.
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.
• 3G account - if you want to access the Internet through a 3G
network. The VMG1312-B10A uses this 3G connection as your
WAN or a backup when the DSL connection fails.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, with JavaScript enabled, or
Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions or Safari 2.0 and later versions.

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Hardware Setup
To connect your VMG1312-B10A:
1. Use a telephone cable to connect your VMG1312-B10A’s DSL port to
a telephone jack (or the DSL or modem jack on a splitter if you have
one).
2. LAN: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port for
initial configuration and/or Internet access.
3. USB: There is one USB port on your VMG1312-B10A. You can do
the following:
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a. Connect a USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory stick or a USB hard
drive for file sharing. The VMG1312-B10A automatically detects
the USB device. Alternatively, use a USB cable (not provided) to
connect a USB (version 2.0 or lower) printer to this port.
b. Insert a 3G adapter to access the Internet wirelessly via a 3G
network. The VMG1312-B10A uses this 3G WAN connection as
a backup when the DSL connection fails.
4. 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.
•ThePOWER light blinks while your VMG1312-B10A starts up and
then stays on once it is ready.
• Each LAN light stays on if the corresponding LAN port is properly
connected and blinks when there is traffic.
•TheUSB light turns on when there is a USB device (printer or
memory stick) or a 3G adapter connected to the VMG1312-B10A
and blinks when transmitting data.
•TheDSL WAN light turns on when your VMG1312-B10A has a DSL
connection.
•TheWLAN / WPS light flashes green and orange while WPS is in
process. It stays on green when the wireless LAN is ready and blinks
when there is traffic.
•TheINTERNET light turns on when the gateway is able to access
the Internet and will blink when your VMG1312-B10A 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.
If the WAN light is on but the INTERNET light is off, see the Tutorials and
Broadband chapters in your User’s Guide for how to use the Network
Setting > Broadband screen to set up the WAN connection.

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If you want to have the VMG1312-B10A use 3G as your WAN or as a backup
when the Ethernet WAN connection fails, see your User’s Guide for how to
use the Network Setting > Broadband > 3G Backup screen to set up the
3G WAN connection.
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 VMG1312-B10A’s back 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 VMG1312-B10A.
The WPS light blinks
green and orange
Press the WPS button on
a compatible device
within 2 minutes of
pressing the button on
the VMG1312-B10A.
The WPS light on the
VMG1312-B10A shines
steadily when connected.
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Set Up a Wireless Network Manually
The wireless LAN on your VMG1312-B10A is enabled by default. To add
a wireless client to the network, use the settings found on the bottom
panel of your VMG1312-B10A.
Configure wireless devices that you want to connect to the wireless
network to use the same wireless settings as the VMG1312-B10A.
The default wireless settings vary for each VMG1312-B10A. Refer to the
bottom panel of your device and use the provided information.
Log into the Web Configurator
Your device may already be set up for Internet access. However, you
may want or need to log on to the VMG1312-B10A Web Configurator to
perform tasks:
• 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. In your browser, if the VMG1312-B10A does not automatically re-
direct you to the login screen, go to http://192.168.1.1.

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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, 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.
3. In the next screen, you can change the login password. This is
recommended. Enter your new password in the New Password field.
Re-type your new password in the second field and then click Apply.
If you prefer not to change the password, leave the two fields blank
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4. The Quick Start Wizard screen appears. Follow the directions to
configure the VMG1312-B10A’s time zone Internet access, and
wireless settings.
5. The Network Map page shows whether the VMG1312-B10A and
computers/devices connected to it have Internet access.

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6. Click Status to display the following screen, where you can view the
VMG1312-B10A’s device, interface, and system information.
See your User’s Guide for how to use the rest of the Web Configurator
screens. You will need to refer to the section on how to setup the
Broadband connection if the INTERNET LED (light) remains off.