ZyXEL Communications C1100Z User manual

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C1100Z
802.11n Wi-Fi Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 04/2015
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.0.1
User Name admin
Password Check the device label
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Quick Start Guide

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Device Panels
POWER
DSL
INTERNET
ETHERNET
USB SLOT
POWER
RESET
DSL PORT
USB
ETHERNET
1-4
WI-FI 2.4G
WAN/LAN
WAN PORT
PORTS 1-4
WPS
BUTTON
PHONE
PORT

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Overview
The Device is a VDSL2 router and Ethernet gateway with a four-port
built-in Ethernet switch and IEEE 802.11n wireless. The Device allows
wired and wireless clients to safely access the Internet. The USB port
allows you to connect a USB memory stick or USB hard drive for storing
or sharing files through the network.
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.
• 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 Device:
1. Use a telephone cable to connect your Device’s DSL port to a
telephone jack (or the DSL or modem jack on a splitter if you have
one).
2. ETHERNET: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN
port for initial configuration and/or Internet access.
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3. USB: You can connect a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive for
file sharing. The Device automatically detects the USB device.
Alternatively, use a USB cable (not provided) to connect a USB
printer to this port.
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 Device starts up and then stays
on once it is ready.
•TheDSL light is either amber or green (depending on your
configuration method, see Internet Connection Setup) when your
Device has a DSL connection.
•TheINTERNET light turns on when the gateway is able to access
the Internet and will blink when your Device is sending or receiving
data.
•TheWAN/LAN light is on if it is properly connected and blinks when
there is traffic.
• Each ETHERNET light is on if the corresponding LAN port is
properly connected and blinks when there is traffic.
•TheUSB light turns on when there is a USB printer or memory
device is connected to the Device and blinks when transmitting data.
•TheWi-Fi 2.4G light is green when the wireless LAN is ready and
blinks when there is traffic.
•TheWPS light is green when WPS is enabled and blinks amber
while WPS is in process.
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.

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Internet Connection Setup
Your Device can automatically detect and configure your Internet
connection once the hardware is connected properly.
Automatic Connection
1. Open your web browser to a website. Wait while your Device tries to
detect your DSL connection to your ISP. This may take a few
minutes.
2. After it detects the connection, the DSL light shows amber on your
Device and the INTERNET light comes on when the Internet is ready
for you to use. If you have a PPPoE connection, you will have to
enter the user name and password provided by your ISP.
3. Go to Set Up a Wireless Network if you wish to configure your
wireless settings.
4. If the automatic connection is not successful, check your connections
and restart the Device. Also, make sure you have entered the user
name and password correctly. If you still cannot access the Internet,
follow the steps in the next section to manually configure the Internet
connection.
Manual Connection
You can also manually log into the Device’s Web Configurator and
configure the Internet connection.

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1. In your browser, if the Device does not automatically re-direct you to
the login screen, go to http://192.168.0.1.
2. Enter the default user name admin and password (see the Device’s
label). Click Apply.
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.
3. The main screen appears. Click Quick Setup to configure the
Device’s Internet access.

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4. Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. Click Apply
to finish the configuration.
5. The DSL light is green on your Device and the INTERNET light
comes on when the Internet is ready for you to use. If you still cannot
access the Internet, contact your ISP.
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 Device’s front panel for more than 5
seconds to turn the WPS function on.

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Follow these steps to add a WPS-enabled device to the wireless
network using the WPS button.
Set Up a Wireless Network Manually
The wireless LAN on your Device is enabled by default. To add a
wireless client to the network, use the settings found on the bottom panel
of your Device.
Configure wireless devices that you want to connect to the wireless
network to use the same wireless settings as the Device.
The default wireless settings vary for each Device. Refer to the label of
your Device and use the provided information.
Place the devices you
want to connect near one
another.
Press the WPS button on
the Device.
Press the WPS button on
a compatible device
within 2 minutes of
pressing the button on
the Device.
The WPS light on the
Device blinks amber
when connection is in
progress and is solid
green when connected.
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Wall Mounting
The following are dimensions of a screw anchor and M3 tap screw used
for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
1. Locate a high position on a wall that is free of obstructions. Use a
sturdy wall.
2. For a concrete or brick wall find a drill bit with the same diameter as
the screw anchors. If you do not need the screw anchors, find a drill
bit slightly smaller in diameter than the included screws.