ZyXEL Communications P-320W v3 User manual

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P-320W v3
802.11g Wireless Firewall Router
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 1, 3/2009
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Password 1234

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the P-320W v3 using the
web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP
networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Supporting Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and
product certifications.
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions
for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
E-mail: [email protected]

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Customer Support
In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should
contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL
office for the region in which you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/
web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please have the following information
ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•WarrantyInformation.
• Date that you received your device.
Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Document Conventions
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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-320W v3 may be referred to as the “P-320W v3”, the “device”, the
“product” or the “system” 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,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] 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”.

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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons.
P-320W v3 Computer Notebook computer
Server Modem Firewall
Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings
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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 Europe).
• 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 power outlet.
• 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.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI 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 WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. 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
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Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 19
Getting to Know Your P-320W v3 .............................................................................................. 21
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 25
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 37
Network ................................................................................................................................... 53
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 55
Wireless Client Mode ................................................................................................................. 73
Wireless Tutorial ........................................................................................................................ 77
LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 85
DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................. 89
Network Address Translation (NAT) .......................................................................................... 93
VLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Security ................................................................................................................................. 105
WAN ........................................................................................................................................ 107
Firewall .....................................................................................................................................117
Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................... 125
Management ......................................................................................................................... 129
Static Route ............................................................................................................................. 131
Remote Management ..............................................................................................................135
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 141
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 155
System ..................................................................................................................................... 157
Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 163
Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 179
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 185
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 193
Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................197

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