ZyXEL Communications X150N - V1.0 User manual

802.11n/b/g Wireless
Broadband Router
Model: X150N
User’s Manual
version 1.0

About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NBG-419N using
the Web Configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP
networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
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!
SUPPORT E-MAIL WEB SITE
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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 stack 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.
•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 mount your device on the wall, please make sure there will be no damage to
electrical wires, gas or water pipes.
•Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example 110V
in North America or 230VAC 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.
•Make sure the cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
power surge.

Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall
caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
•The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

•IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the United States of America is
firmware limited to channel 1 through 11.
•To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of
at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all
persons.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following to two conditions.
This device may not cause interference and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiating device and your body.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Physical Details ................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes......................................................................................... 4
Router Mode .......................................................................................................................................4
Access Point Mode .............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3: Configuration ........................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Mounting ...........................................................................................................................6
Hardware Connection ........................................................................................................................ 7
Login .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................................... 12
Password ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Status ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Wireless Configuration .................................................................................................................... 22
Network Configuration ....................................................................................................................29
Firewall Security ............................................................................................................................... 37
Advanced Configurations ................................................................................................................ 38
Management .....................................................................................................................................43
Advanced configurations .................................................................................................................44
Chapter 4: PC Configuration................................................................................................... 51
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................51
Windows Clients ............................................................................................................................... 51
Macintosh Clients .............................................................................................................................55
Linux Clients ..................................................................................................................................... 56
Other Unix Systems ......................................................................................................................... 56
Wireless Station Configuration ....................................................................................................... 56
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 58
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................58
General Problems .............................................................................................................................58
Internet Access .................................................................................................................................58
Wireless Access ................................................................................................................................ 59
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs......................................................................................... 61
BSS .....................................................................................................................................................61
Channels ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Security .............................................................................................................................................. 62
Wireless LAN Configuration ............................................................................................................ 63
Open Source ..................................................................................................................................... 64

End-User License Agreement for “X150N” ....................................................................................... 64
1. Grant of License for Personal Use ............................................................................................ 64
2. Ownership ............................................................................................................................... 64
3. Copyright................................................................................................................................. 64
4. Restrictions.............................................................................................................................. 64
5. Confidentiality......................................................................................................................... 65
6. No Warranty............................................................................................................................ 65
7. Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................................... 65
8. Export Restrictions .................................................................................................................. 65
9. Audit Rights ............................................................................................................................. 65
10. Termination......................................................................................................................... 65
11. General................................................................................................................................ 66
Notice............................................................................................................................................. 68
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE............................................................................................ 68
GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE............................................................................ 72
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................79

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
The Wireless Router is an 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband
Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. With the advanced wireless N
technology, it can support data transmission rates of 6 times more (up to
150 Mbps) and coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The
Wireless Router enables network sharing via a high-speed cable or DSL
Internet connection. With it, you can share a high-speed Internet
connection, files, printers, and multi-player games at incredible speeds,
without the hassle of laying new wires. It also offers easy configuration for
your home wireless network and creates a home wireless network with
high functionality, security, and flexibility.
Features
1. Supports the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to
150Mbps.
2. Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with reset button. (on the side of the
router housing)
3. High security with built-in security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, and 802.11i
4. Supports Router, AP, WDS (Bridge + Repeater).
5. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) , WMM
6. Easy configuration for home user setup.
Physical Details
Front LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
POWER/
WPS PWR/WPS Green
ON Power on
OFF Power off
Blinking
WPS is enabled to make a
connection
Wireless
WLAN
Green
OFF WLAN off

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LAN
ON WLAN link / active
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
WAN WAN Green
ON WAN link / active
OFF WAN function off
Blinking WAN traffic transmitting
LAN
LAN 1
LAN 2
LAN 3
LAN 4
Green
OFF LAN function off
ON LAN link / active
Blinking LAN traffic transmitting
Rear Panel
Ports and buttons
Antenna
Install the external antenna here.
WPS
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to
Wireless Settings> WPS), then press the physical WPS button
on the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash.
Please make a connection with other WPS supported device
within 2 minutes.
LAN 1-4
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs
to this port. If required, any port can be connected to another hub.
Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when
necessary.
WAN Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your
modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use
a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors).
POWER Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Side Panel
Reset Press the Reset button more than 3 seconds and the Wireless
Router will revert to factory default values.

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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router and AP modes, which are mutually
exclusive.
If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even
change the mode of operation, you can select the mode you desire by the manufacturer as
described in the following sections.
The default setting mode is Router mode.
Router Mode
In this mode, the device will connect to the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT
(Network Address Translation) is enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP
through the WAN port. The connection type can be set up in WAN page by using PPPOE,
DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or static IP.

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Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with
wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have Internet access if the
Access Point has an Internet connection.

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Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Mounting
The Wireless Router is designed to be placed on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a
book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
1. There are two mounting hooks on the underside.
2. Mark two upper holes on a wall or on a raised flat surface.
3. Drill two screws into the flat surface until only 1/4'' of the screws are showing.
4. Then, hang the Wireless Router onto the screws.

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Hardware Connection
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another
end to your PC or notebook.
2. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the Internet port of the Wireless
Router, the other end to the ADSL or cable modem.
3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router’s power adapter to an outlet.
Login
1. Start your computer and make sure it is connected to your wireless router by an
Ethernet cable.
2. Start your Web Browser. In the address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router
192.168.1.1
3. Then press the “Enter” key.

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4. After connecting successfully, the following screen will appear. Simply enter the
username "admin" and password “1234” to login.
After logging in successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary
configuration for this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step
by step.

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If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check the following:
•Check the Ethernet cable to see if it is connected to the LAN port of the router
and the Ethernet port of your computer.
•The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is already
powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
•Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open
the MS-DOS window.
•Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP
address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next
item.)
•If your PC is using a fixed IP address, its IP address must be within the range
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP
Address of 192.168.1.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See
Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
•Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment.
Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be
used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

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Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type
Details
ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to your ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require
you to use a particular Hostname,
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
Static (Fixed) IP
Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP address to you.
IP address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you
to use a particular Hostname,
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
DSL Modems
Type
Details
ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to your ISP. None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP address to you. IP address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically. User name and password.
PPTP
Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated
automatically, but may be static
(fixed).
•PPTP serer IP address.
•User name and password.
•IP address allocated to you,
if static (fixed).
L2TP
Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated
automatically, but may be static
(fixed).
•L2TP server IP address.
•User name and password.
•IP address allocated to you,
if static (fixed).

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Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP. None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP address to you. IP address allocated to you.
Setup Wizard
The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the
setup wizard step by step.
Step 1- Operation mode
User can select the operation modes here to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging
function.

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Step 2- Time Zone Setting
NTP Settings
Enable NTP client
update Check the box to synchronize the time with the host PC.
Automatically Adjust
Daylight Saving Check the box to automatically adjust to daylight saving time.
Time Zone Select the time zone area where you are located from the pull-
down list.
NTP Server Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex:
time.nist.gov, ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.
Step 3- LAN Interface Setup