ZyXEL Communications EMG5324-D10A User manual

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Quick Start Guide
EMG5324-D10A
Wireless N GbE VoIP IAD with
USB
Firmware Version 3.00
Edition 1, 4/2012
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address: http://192.168.1.1
Username: Admin account: admin
User account: user
Password: Admin account: 1234
User account: 1234
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Device Panels
POWER
INTERNET
PHONE1,2 WAN
WLAN/WPS
ETHERNET1‐4
LED
LEDS
LEDS
USB1,2
Front
LED
LED
LEDS
WLAN/WPS
BUTTON
LED
ON/OFF
RESET
POWER
ETHERNET
PORT1‐4PHONE
PORT1,2
WAN
PORT
USB
PORT
USB
PORT
BUTTON
Back
BUTTON

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Requirements
Make sure you have the following things before you start:
•INTERNET ACCESS: You need a broadband modem or router with
an Internet access already installed in your network.
•VoIP ACCOUNT: If you wish to make phone calls over the Internet,
you need the account information provided by your VoIP service
provider (the company that lets you make phone calls over the
Internet).
•3G account: if you want to access the Internet through a 3G
network. The EMG5324-D10A uses this 3G connection as your
WAN or a backup when the Ethernet WAN connection fails.
•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 EMG5324-D10A’s Web Configurator.

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Hardware Connections
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1. WAN: For Internet access, you need to have a DSL router or modem
already installed in your network. Use an Ethernet cable to connect
this port to an Ethernet jack in the modem.
2. ETHERNET: If you want a wired connection to the EMG5324-D10A,
use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of these ports for
initial configuration and/or Internet access.
3. USB 2.0: There are two USB ports on your EMG5324-D10A, one is
at the back panel and one is at the side panel. You can do the
following:
a. Use a USB cable (not provided) to connect a USB device
(version 2.0 or lower) such as USB hard drive or printer for file or
printer sharing.
b. Insert a 3G adapter to access the Internet wirelessly via a 3G
network. The EMG5324-D10A uses this 3G WAN connection as
a backup when the DSL/Ethernet WAN connection fails.
4. PHONE: To make calls over the Internet, use a telephone cable (and
any telephone adaptor provided with your EMG5324-D10A) to
connect a telephone to the PHONE 1 or PHONE 2 port. If you only
have one telephone, you should use PHONE 1.
5. Use the power adaptor provided with your EMG5324-D10A to
connect an appropriate power source to this socket.
6. Push the POWER button to the ON position.
Look at the LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the EMG5324-D10A:
•ThePOWER light blinks during start-up and stays on once the
EMG5324-D10A is ready.

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• The ETHERNET light turns on if the corresponding ETHERNET port
is properly connected and it blinks when there is traffic. If you do not
connect a computer correctly to any of these ports, the ETHERNET
lights will not turn on.
• The WLAN/WPS light stays on and green when the wireless LAN is
ready.The light will not turn on if the wireless connection is not
activated. It is blue when WPS configured.
• The WAN light stays on if a physical Ethernet connection to the WAN
exists. It blinks when transmitting data.
• The INTERNET light is green when Internet access is available. It
blinks when transmitting data.
• The PHONE lights stay on when your SIP account is registered and
they blink if the receiver is off the hook.
• The USB light(s) turn on when there is a USB device (printer or
memory stick) or a 3G adapter connected to the EMG5324-D10A
and blinks when transmitting data.
If the POWER light does not turn on during start up, try turning the EMG5324-D10A
off, check the connections, wait a few seconds and then turn it back on. If the
problem persists, you may have a hardware problem and you need to contact your
vendor.
Internet Access Setup
If you have Internet access, the WAN and INTERNET lights will be on.
Open your web browser and go to http://www.zyxel.com. You may be
prompted to enter your username and password when attempting to
browse.
• If the WAN light is not on, try turning the EMG5324-D10A off, check
the connections, wait a few seconds and then turn it back on. If the
WAN light is still not on, contact your service provider.
• If the WAN light is on, but the INTERNET light is off, you may need
to enter your Internet access configuration using the Web
Configurator - see page 9.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
If you want to set up a wireless connection using the EMG5324-D10A,
you can use the wireless SSID (network name) and the encryption key
located in the back panel.
If you wish to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), please refer to the
User’s Guide.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection using the
Information on the Label
The wireless function on your device is disabled by default. Press the
EMG5324-D10A’ WLAN ON/OFF at the top panel for 1 second to turn
this function on or off.
To add a wireless client to the network, use the settings found in the
back panel of the EMG5324-D10A, such as the following example:
1. Right-click the wireless adapter icon which appears in the bottom
right of your computer monitor. Click View Available Wireless
Networks.
SSID: SecureWirelessNetwork
WPA2-PSK: 7WC3R7TVKWK3R

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2. Select the EMG5324-D10A’ SSID name and click Connect (A). The
SSID “SecureWirelessNetwork” is given here as an example.
3. You are prompted to enter a password. Enter the encryption key
(WPA-PSK) found in the back panel of the EMG5324-D10A and click
Connect.
4. You may have to wait several minutes while your computer connects
to the wireless network.
5. You should now be securely connected wirelessly to the EMG5324-
D10A.
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If you cannot connect wirelessly to the EMG5324-D10A, check that you have
selected the correct SSID and entered the correct security key. If that does
not work, ensure that the WLAN/WPS LED on the front panel is turned on.
Making Phone Calls
Follow these directions to make calls over the Internet.
1. To dial a SIP number, press the numbers on your phone’s keypad to
make the call.
2. To call regular telephone numbers, use your VoIP service provider’s
dialing plan.
3. For call forward service, contact your service provider to know if they
support this feature.
4. To receive a call through the EMG5324-D10A, the other party must
have your SIP number and a SIP account of their own.
The Web Configurator
The Web Configurator is a web browser tool that allows you to configure
the EMG5324-D10A. The computer and the EMG5324-D10A 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 EMG5324-
D10A' default IP address).
2. For administrator login, enter the default username “admin” and
password “1234”.

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3. 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 also be
set to get an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. See your User’s
Guide for more information.
4. If the INTERNET light is off, manually configure the Internet
connection. Click Network Setting > Broadband, then click on the
Edit icon of the connection you want to configure.
5. Manually enter the information provided by your ISP. Click Apply,
wait for the INTERNET light to turn on and then try browsing to http://
www.zyxel.com. For more information check the Broadband section
in the User’s Guide.
• To configure wireless access, go to Network Setting > Wireless.
• To configure the USB File Sharing feature, go to Network Setting
> Home Networking > File Sharing.
• To set up WPS using the Web Configurator, go to Network
Setting > Wireless > WPS.