ZyXEL Communications P-791R V2 User manual

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P-791R v2
G.SHDSL.bis Router
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.00
4/2007
Edition 1
DEFAULT LOGIN
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Administrator Password 1234
User Password user

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Overview
The P-791R v2 is a G.SHDSL.bis Router providing high-speed LAN-to-LAN connection and
Internet access over the telephone line. You can use your P-791R v2 for either IP routing
or bridging depending on your ISP (Internet Service Provider) configuration.
This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up the P-791R v2 for Internet access.
See the User’s Guide for information about setting up point-to-point connections.
1 Hardware Connections
1DSL: Use the gray telephone wire to connect the P-791R v2’s DSL port to a telephone
jack.
2ETHERNET: Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the ETHERNET
port for Internet access or to configure the P-791R v2.
3POWER: Use the power adaptor provided with your P-791R v2 to connect an
appropriate power source to the POWER socket. Make sure the power source is on.
4Push in the POWER button.
The CON/AUX port and corresponding CON, AUX switch are used when you want to set
up dial backup or use the console port. Make sure that the switch is set to AUX for dial
backup setup. See the User’s Guide for more details about these features.
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Look at the LEDs
•ThePOWER LED blinks green while your P-791R v2 starts up and stays on when it is
ready.
•TheDSL LED blinks while the P-791R v2 is trying to establish a connection with the ISP
and stays on when the connection is established.
•TheETHERNET LED stays on if the ETHERNET port is properly connected and blinks
when there is traffic.
VIf any of these LEDs are off, check your connections, and inspect your
cables for damage. If the LEDs are still off, contact your local vendor.
2 Status Page
Use the status screen to view basic setup information.
1Open your Internet browser, and enter
http://192.168.1.1.
VIf you cannot access the web configurator, make sure you allow pop-up
windows and JavaScripts and set up Java permissions appropriately. See
the User’s Guide for more information and further troubleshooting tips.
VMake sure your computer’s IP address is in the same subnet as the P-791R
v2’s LAN IP address.

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2Enter the password user to go directly
to the Status screen.
3See the User’s
Guide for field
descriptions of the
Status screen.
3 Internet Connection Setup: Automatic
Use this section to have your P-791R v2 automatically detect and set up your Internet
connection.
1Open your web browser to a website. Wait while your P-791R v2 tries to detect your
DSL connection to your ISP. This may take a few minutes.
2After it detects the connection, the DSL light shows green on your device and the
Internet light comes on when the Internet is ready for you to use. Test your Internet
connection by visiting another web site (for example, http://www.zyxel.com). If you have
a PPPoE connection, you will have to enter your user name and password.

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3If you do not see the connection test screen, or the connection test is not successful,
follow the instructions in the screen below, or check your connections and restart the P-
791R v2. If you still cannot access the Internet, follow the steps in section 4.
4 Internet Connection Setup: Wizard
You must have an account for Internet access, and you should have the information
provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1Open your Internet browser, and enter http://
192.168.1.1.
2Enter the administrator password
1234, and click Login.
3It is recommended that you change
the default password. Follow the
directions in this screen to do so.

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4Click Go to Wizard setup, and then
click Apply.
5Click Internet Setup.
6Follow the directions in
this wizard to set up your
Internet connection.
After you set up the Internet
connection, test your Internet
connection by visiting another
web site (for example, http://
www.zyxel.com).
VIf you cannot access the Internet, you can try to set up your Internet
connection using the web configurator. See the WAN chapter in the User’s
Guide for configuration details. If you still cannot access the Internet, see
the Troubleshooting section in the User’s Guide and/or contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to the Ethernet port:

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VCheck the LEDs on the front panel. If they are different from what is
described in section 1, make sure the connections are correct. (See section
1.) If the LEDs are still different, turn off the device, wait a few seconds, and
turn it on again.
VFollow the steps in section 4. Make sure you enter the correct information.
For example, if your account has a user name and password, make sure
you type it correctly. If you are not sure which encapsulation your ISP uses,
contact your ISP.
VIf you are using a new Internet account, contact your ISP to make sure it is
active.
Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1Go to www.zyxel.com.
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home
page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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