ADSL Modem/Router with Wireless-N

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1 ADSL Modem/Router with Wireless-N U S E R M A N U A L

2 NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the software or documentation. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the hardware, software, and documentation without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision or change. All brand and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright 2014 All rights reserved.

3 Contents Contents... 3 Overview... 6 Chaper 1: Installation Instructions... 7 Package Contents... 7 Before You Begin... 8 Installing the ADSL Modem/Router... 8 Completing your Installation Logging into the Configuration Manager Chapter 2: Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router Establishing your Wireless Network Connecting a Wireless-enabled Device (including the iphone or other cellular phones, ipad or other tablets, the ipod Touch, etc.) to the ADSL Modem/Router Connecting a Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities Connecting a Windows 7 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities Connecting a Windows Vista Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities Connecting a Macintosh OS X Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities Connecting a Computer with a Wireless adapter to the ADSL Modem/Router Using WPS as an alternative way to set up your Wireless Network.. 23 Connecting Additional Computers and/or Other Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router s Ethernet/LAN ports Chapter 3: Changing the Default Wireless Settings About Wireless Security Changing your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and Wireless Security Key Setting Up Security Using WEP... 28

4 Disabling Security WPS Configuration Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Options Basic Setup Setting up a Wireless Guest Network Wireless MAC Filtering Chapter 5: Online Gaming Chapter 6: Status Monitoring Why Monitor Status? Monitoring ADSL Status Chapter 7: Advanced ADSL Modem/Router Setup Options Viewing the Advanced Setup Options Changing Your ATM Interface Changing Your WAN Settings Changing Your LAN Settings Configuring DHCP Static IP Address Creating a Virtual Server, a DMZ, or Using Port Triggering Creating a Virtual Server DMZ Port Triggering Using IP Filters Using MAC Filtering Setting Up Time Restrictions Setting Up a Static Routing Table Adding a DNS Server Name Using the ADSL Settings Enabling or Disabling UPnP Chapter 8: Management and Diagnostics Management Buttons Backing Up Your Configuration Remote Access to Your Modem Configuration Settings Changing User Names and Passwords To change the default password TR Diagnostics... 63

5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips Appendix B: ADSL Internet Settings Tables Appendix C: Top and Back Panels Appendix D: Getting Help Appendix E: Regulatory Information

6 Overview This User Manual provides instructions for setting up your ADSL Modem/Router, connecting the ADSL Modem/Router to wired and wireless computers or other devices on a network, and securing your network. There are also instructions for setting up the ADSL Modem/Router for gaming. For most customers, Chapter 1 covers what you need to get connected to the Internet. Chapter 2 applies if you want to set up a network. Chapter 3 explains how to change your Wireless Network s default settings, Chapter 4 focuses on wireless options primarily for advanced users, and Chapter 5 provides what you need for online gaming. Chapters 6-8 provide advanced information that is primarily for System Administrators. These chapters explain how to use advanced features of the ADSL Modem/Router such as adding extra security with firewall filtering, backing up and restoring the ADSL Modem/Router configuration, updating the ADSL Modem/Router firmware, creating a fixed IP address, monitoring status, and management and diagnostic features of your ADSL Modem/Router.

7 1 Installation Instructions This chapter covers the basic instructions needed to install your ADSL Modem/Router and connect to the Internet. If you already installed and connected your ADSL Modem/Router (by, for instance, using the separate Quick Start), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2: Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router on page 14. Package Contents Your package contains the following items: Zoom ADSL Modem/Router Ethernet cable Power cube One long phone cord For some countries, a splitter to enable you to use a single ADSL wall jack for both an Internet connection and for telephone service. Some splitters ship with a small phone cord attached to the splitter, and others ship with a separate small phone cord. Quick Start flyer CD with User Manual and Warranty (Some model variations do not include a CD.) If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support (see Appendix D: Getting Help), or whoever sold you the modem. 7

8 Before You Begin If you received the ADSL Modem/Router from your service provider, read this. Your service provider may have provided instructions for installing your ADSL Modem/Router. Please follow these instructions. If you need help connecting wireless devices to your ADSL Modem/Router after completing the installation, please see Chapter 2: Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router. Some service providers pre-configure the ADSL Modem/Router. In that case, the bottom of your model 5792 may have a large label AND a label, saying something like Configured for XYZ service. That label or another small label may also have a Username and Password for your ADSL Internet service. If you did not receive Model 5792 from your service provider and you are replacing an ADSL modem and ADSL service was working with that modem, read this. It s important to know whether your ADSL service requires the modem to have a User Name and Password to access and browse the Internet. This User Name and Password are normally different from the User Name and Password used to access a service provider s or to log in to the modem s Configuration Manager. If your ADSL service DOES require a User Name and Password, be sure to write down the ones you ve been using. They will be useful when you install your Zoom modem. If your ADSL service DOES NOT require a User Name and Password, please be aware that some of these services require you to disconnect your old modem for at least 2 hours before installing a new modem including your Zoom modem. Installing the ADSL Modem/Router Important! The ADSL Modem/Router should be installed near a phone jack with ADSL service. Ideally it should be located so that it s not too far from any wireless devices that will communicate with the ADSL Modem/Router. Sometimes it s helpful to set up the ADSL Modem/Router at one location, and to then move it to a location that gives better wireless performance. 1 You willl connect a computer to Model First shut down that computer. Chapter 1: Installation Instructions

9 2 Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your ADSL Modem/Router and plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. 3 If necessary, press the ON/OFF button in on the back panel of your ADSL Modem/Router to power ON the modem. 4 Connect an Ethernet cable between any one of the ADSL Modem/Router s ETHERNET ports (labeled ETH 1, 2, 3, or 4) and any of the computer s Ethernet ports. Then turn on the computer. One Ethernet LED on your modem s top panel should turn on. Note: Pressing the Reset button (RST) 8 seconds or more only affects the modem s default IP address ( ), User Name (admin) and Password (admin). All other settings remain unchanged. 5 Connect the supplied phone cord between your modem s DSL jack and a phone jack with ADSL service Note: Many ADSL Modem/Router models include a filter/splitter. This can be used if you want to use a phone near the modem. A filter/splitter or ADSL filter should also be used with phones not located near the modem, to prevent interference between the modem and phone when the phone is off-hook. Note that the filter/splitter is NOT required if you simply want to plug your modem into a phone jack in the wall, without sharing that jack with a telephone. To use a filter/splitter with a modem and a phone, connect the filter/splitter s LINE or PHONE LINE jack to a phone jack in the wall, plug the supplied phone cord between your modem s DSL jack and the filter/splitter s MODEM jack, and plug the phone into the filter/splitter s PHONE jack. (Some but not all filter/splitters require you to use a short phone cord to connect the filter/splitter to a phone jack in the wall.) 9

10 If you are using a filter/splitter with a phone only and not a modem, connect the filter/splitter s LINE or PHONE LINE jack to a phone jack in the wall, then plug the phone into the filter/splitter s PHONE jack. (Some but not all filter/splitters require you to use a short phone cord to connect the filter/splitter to a phone jack in the wall.) Phone Filter Wall telephone jack 6 After a few seconds, your DSL LED will begin blinking, then become solid. If the DSL LED does not become solid, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips 7 What you do next depends on whether you know your VPI/VCI, Encapsulation and Connection Type. Your service provider may have given you these values, or may have put them on a small label on the bottom of your modem/router. If you are replacing an existing modem, you may be able to get them by logging into your existing modem and looking at the setup page. If you know these values, go to Configuring your ADSL Modem/Router when you know your VPI/VCI, Encapsulation and Connection Type. If you do not know these values, go to Configuring your ADSL Modem/Router when you do not know your VPI/VCI, Encapsulation and Connection Type. Configuring your ADSL Modem/Router when you know your VPI/VCI, Encapsulation and Connection Type 1 Log into the Zoom Configuration Manager by entering the following in your Web browser s address 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click OK. Chapter 1: Installation Instructions

11 User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the User Name and Password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 Enter the VPI/VCI, Encapsulation, and Connection Type on the home page. If your Connection Type is PPPoE or PPPoA you will also need to enter your username and password. Sometimes the service provider puts these on a small label on the bottom of the unit. 4 Click OK to save your settings. 5 Now check that your installation worked by opening the computer s Web browser and connect to a web site. If you cannot connect to the Web, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Congratulations! Your setup is now complete for a single PC. Please go to Completing your Installation. Configuring your ADSL Modem/Router when you do not know your VPI/VCI, Encapsulation and Connection Type 1 Log into the Zoom Configuration Manager by entering the following in your Web browser s address 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click OK. User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the User Name and Password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 On the home page in the Country drop down list please select your country. 4 In the ISP drop down list please select your ISP. If your ISP has more than one setting and you are unsure what setting your ISP uses select the first setting. You may have to try each setting for your ISP to find the correct one. 5 If your Internet Service Provider is using PPPoE or PPPoA enter the User Name and Password for your Internet service, then click OK. (You should have a User ID or User Name, which is often your address or the characters preceding sign in your address. You should also have a password. 11

12 The PPPoE or PPPoA User Name and Password are NOT the User ID and Password that you used to get into the configuration manager. Sometimes the Username and Password are on a small label on the bottom of your modem/router.) 6 Now Now check that your installation worked by opening the computer s Web browser and connect to a web site. If you cannot connect to the Web, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Congratulations! Your setup is now complete for a single PC. Please go to Completing your Installation. Completing your Installation Now that your ADSL Modem/Router is connected to the Internet, you can connect additional devices to your ADSL Modem/Router or set up some of its advanced features. If you do not need to do either of these steps, than your setup is complete. Enjoy! To connect a computer smartphone, tablet, or other device to your ADSL Modem/Router, see Chapter 2: Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router. If you want to change the default Wireless Network Name(SSID) or Wireless Password, see Chapter 3: Changing the Default Wireless Settings. You may wish to change the default Wireless Network Name or Password if you are replacing an existing modem and all your devices are already configured to use the existing modem s SSID and password. In the unlikely event that you want to configure advanced wireless options on your ADSL Modem/Router, please see Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Options. If you are playing a multi-player game over the Internet, you may need to setup the modem in a special way for the game to work. This can be done by setting up a DMZ, virtual server or by using port triggering. Please see Chapter 5: Online Gaming. In the unlikely even you want to configure advanced options on your ADSL Modem/Router, please see Chapter 7: Advanced ADSL Modem/Router Settings. Logging into the Configuration Manager The Configuration Manager is built into the ADSL Modem/Router and accessed through a web browser. Various chapters in this manual ask you to use the configuration manager. Chapter 1: Installation Instructions

13 To Log into the Zoom Configuration Manager: 1. Open your Web browser and, in its address bar, type and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. 2. In the Login dialog box, type the following user name and password in lowercase, then click OK. (The ADSL Modem/Router User Name and Password you enter here are not the same as the User Name and Password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) User Name: admin Password: admin If you are not prompted for a User Name and Password, do the following in this order: Recheck all connections; restart the modem and computer; and reset the modem by pressing the RESET button on the modem s back panel for 7 seconds. Important: For security, you may want to choose your own ADSL Modem/Router password after the setup is complete. See Changing User Names and Passwords on page 62. Tip! If you configured the ADSL Modem/Router using a notebook computer, you can keep it plugged in, or you can disconnect it from the unit s ETHERNET port. As long as the ADSL Modem/Router remains plugged into an ADSL wall jack and a power source, the ADSL Modem/Router can function as a stand-alone device. You can then make the notebook part of your wireless network. 13

14 2 Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router This chapter explains how to connect devices (computers, phones, tablets, game stations, etc.) to the ADSL Modem/Router. These devices can be connected either wirelessly or to one of the Ethernet ports on your ADSL Modem/Router. If you are connecting a computer or other device to an Ethernet LAN port of the ADSL Modem/Router, please go to Connecting Additional Computers and/or Other Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router s Ethernet/LAN ports. If you are connecting one or more Wi-Fi compatible devices wirelessly to the ADSL Modem/Router, please continue below. Connecting Wi-Fi compatible wireless devices to your ADSL Modem/Router. Your ADSL Modem/Router comes pre-configured with wireless settings as discussed below. These settings are found on your ADSL Modem/Router s bottom label. Most users should simply use these default settings. WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK security is enabled A random Wireless Security Key (also called a password or pre-shared key) is assigned. The Security Key/Password is printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. ADSL Modem Bottom Label:

15 If you want to change these default settings please see Chapter 3, Changing the Default Wireless Settings before connecting your wireless computers or devices. You must use compatible wireless settings for each computer or device that you want to wirelessly connect to the ADSL Modem/Router, as described below. Establishing your Wireless Network If all the computers or devices on your network support WPS, you can use WPS to easily set up your network. Windows 8.1, 8, and 7 support WPS. Non Windows devices typically have a button called WPS on them if they support WPS. (Note: Apple ipads, iphones, and Macintosh computers do not support WPS as of July 2014.) Please see Using WPS to set up your Wireless network if you want to use WPS for wireless connections to your ADSL Modem/Router. If some of the wireless devices do not support WPS, or if you do not know whether they do support WPS, you can configure each computer or device manually. To do that, select one of the possibilities for that computer or other device below: If you have a non-computer wireless device like an iphone or other cellular phone, ipad or other tablet, ipod Touch, etc., see the instructions on page 16 for Connecting a Wireless-enabled Device to the ADSL Modem/Router. Many newer Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP computers have built-in wireless networking capabilities and do not require the installation of a wireless component. If this is the case, you should set up that computer s wireless connection using the Windows 8.1 or 8, 7, Vista, or XP connect utility. See the sections below on connecting Windows 8.1 or 8 (page 17), Windows 7 (page 18), Vista (page 18), or XP (page 20) computers with built-in wireless capabilities. If you are using a Macintosh computer see the instructions on page 20 for Connecting a Macintosh OS X Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities. Some older Windows computers may have built-in wireless networking capabilities, but do not use the Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP utility to configure wireless networking. If this is so, set up your computer s wireless connection using the instructions on page 22 for Connecting a Computer with a wireless adapter to the ADSL Modem/Router. Some computers may need a wireless network adapter installed. This can be a USB adapter, PC Card adapter, or PCI adapter. When you install the adapter, make sure that it is set to infrastructure or access point mode (NOT ad-hoc or peer-topeer mode). If you need help installing your wireless adapter or setting its mode, refer to the documentation that came with it. After you install the adapter, see the instructions on page 22 for Connecting a Computer with a wireless adapter to the ADSL Modem/ 15

16 Router. Connecting a Wireless-enabled Device (including the iphone or other cellular phones, ipad or other tablets, the ipod Touch, etc.) to the ADSL Modem/Router 1 Select the wireless-enabled device that you want to add to the network. The device should have software that will let it perform a site search to scan for available wireless networks in your area. You may have to click on something like Settings and then Wi-Fi. When the list of available wireless networks appears, click on WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the SSID from the default, select your new SSID. 2 When prompted for the wireless password, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Connect or Join. Your Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. Tip! If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your wireless device. 3 Test your wireless connection. Open your device s Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and try to connect to a familiar Web address. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your device is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 On your wireless device or computer, find the wireless network connection option (similar to the process of adding your device or computer to the network). 2 Select or click on Disconnect, Forget, Forget this network or similarly-named button. In doing this, you may need to select your Wireless Network Name(SSID). Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the ADSL Modem/Router

17 Connecting a Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 1 On the desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in your computer s notification area. 2 Typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox. 4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Wireless Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 5 When asked Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network? Click Yes to enable sharing and No to disable sharing. Sharing sets up your firewall to allow other users on your network to share files, folders or devices such as printers. Most users should select Yes. If you know you don t want to share files or devices, select No. 6 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer s Web browser and try to connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current wireless network: 1 Left-click the wireless network icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. 2 Left-click your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and select Disconnect. 17

18 Connecting a Windows 7 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon in your computer s system tray. 2 Typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox. 4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Wireless Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 5 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer s Web browser and try to connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 Right-click the wireless network icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. 2 Left-click your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and select Disconnect. Connecting a Windows Vista Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 1 From the Start menu select Connect to. Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the ADSL Modem/Router

19 2 In the Connect to a network dialog box, typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox. 4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Wireless Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 5 In the Successfully connected to [desired network] dialog box, you have three options. You can: Select Save the network and Start this connection automatically if you always want to connect to the same network. Then click Close. The next time you start your computer, you will automatically connect to the selected network. Select Save the network and clear the Start this connection automatically check box if you don't want to automatically connect to this network every time you start your computer but you will want to sometimes connect to this wireless network in the future. Click Close to display the Select a location... dialog box where you choose a location. Windows Vista automatically applies the correct network security settings. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. Click Close to complete the connection procedure. Select this option if you are connecting to this network only one time. 5 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer s Web browser and try to connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 From the Start menu, select Connect to. 2 In the Disconnect or Connect to another network dialog box, select the current network and click Disconnect. 3 In the Are You Sure? message box, click Disconnect again. 19

20 4 In the next dialog box, you can connect to another network or click Close to complete the disconnect procedure. Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 1 On your Windows desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in the System Tray. 2 Typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox. 4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Wireless Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 5 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer s Web browser and try to connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 On your Windows desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in the System Tray. 2 Click View Wireless Networks button. 3 Click your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and select Disconnect. Connecting a Macintosh OS X Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 1 Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar. If the Wi-Fi icon does not appear on your menu bar, please refer to your built-in Macintosh documentation for how to enable wireless. Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the ADSL Modem/Router

21 Note: On versions prior to OS 10.7 the Wi-Fi icon is called AirPort. 2 Typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 3 When prompted for the password in the next dialog box, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 4 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer s Web browser and try to connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 Click the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar. 2 Select Turn Wi-Fi Off (OS 10.7 or later) or Turn AirPort Off (OS versions prior to 10.7) to disconnect from the router. 21

22 Connecting a Computer with a Wireless adapter to the ADSL Modem/Router 1 Go to the computer that is set up with a wireless adapter that you want to add to the network. For many wireless adapters, you will use their configuration manager software and click a Scan button or select a Site Scan, Scan Networks, or other similarly named tab to do a site search. When the list of available wireless networks appears, you typically click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your wireless adapter. Note for Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP users: If you installed a wireless adapter on a Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP computer, Windows may try to automatically configure the adapter (rather than let you use the software provided with the wireless adapter). You will know this is happening because you will be prompted with a message about one or more wireless networks being available. You will also be able to click a link to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. If this happens, click the link, clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box, and then click OK. You can then use the software provided with your wireless adapter without interruption from Windows. 2 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Wireless Security Key/Password and click Next. Your Wireless Security Key/Password can be found on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. 3 Test your wireless connection. Open your device s Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and try to connect to a familiar Web address. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Your device is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the first page of this chapter. To disconnect from the current network: 1 On your computer that has a wireless adapter, find the wireless network connection option (similar to the process of adding your computer to the network). 2 Click or highlight the router s Wireless Security Name. 3 Select or click on Disconnect or similarly-named button. Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the ADSL Modem/Router

23 Using WPS as an alternative way to set up your Wireless Network If all the Wi-Fi compatible wireless devices on your network support WPS, you can choose to quickly setup your wireless network by pushing a button on your ADSL modem/router and on each wireless device connecting to your ADSL modem/router. Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7 users should follow the instructions below: Other computers or devices such as tablets should go to If you are using a non Windows computer or other device that supports WPS. If you are using a Windows 8.1, 8, or 7 computer: 1 Open Connect to a Network on that computer by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. 2 A list of available networks is displayed. 3 Typically you then click WLxxxxxx where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha-numeric characters. WLxxxxxx is the Wireless Network Name(SSID) printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the Wireless Network Name from the default, select your new Wireless Network Name. 4 You will see a screen with a text box for the Security key. If WPS configuration is supported, you may see a message such as You can also connect by pushing the button on the router. If you see this message, continue at step 5 below. 23

24 5 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the router for 2 seconds. (You do not need to type a security key or passphrase in the Security key text box on your Windows machine). The ADSL Modem/Router will automatically set up the computer to connect to the network and apply the network's security settings. Then click OK on the computer s Connect to a Network dialog box. Repeat steps 1-5 above for each Windows computer you want to connect to the ADSL Modem/Router. If you want to connect a non Windows computer or another device such as a tablet, follow the instructions below. If you are using a non Windows computer or other device that supports WPS Please refer to the instructions for your device for more information on using WPS. The directions below should work for most users. 1 Press the WPS button on the router for 2 seconds. The WPS LED should blink green. 2 Within 2 minutes (before the WPS LED light turns off), press the WPS button on the device that you re linking wirelessly to the modem/router. The button may be a physical pushbutton on the device or a button on a page of the device s wireless network configuration menus. 3 Congratulations! You should now have a secure connection between your ADSL Modem/Router and a device. Now is a good time to check that your device s Internet connection is working. Open your browser and go to a familiar Web site. If you are able to connect, continue with the next step below. If you are not able to connect to the Internet, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. 4 If you have other devices whose WPS security you need to set, repeat steps 1 through 3 for each device. When they are finished, the basic setup for these local wireless devices should be complete. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings

25 Connecting Additional Computers and/or Other Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router s Ethernet/LAN ports You can plug up to four computers, game consoles, or other Ethernet-capable devices into the ADSL Modem/Router s LAN ports. For information about your specific device, please refer to the documentation that came with that device. Follow the instructions below for each computer or other device. 1 If you connected the ADSL Modem/Router to a computer using a wired connection when setting up the ADSL Modem/Router, unplug the computer now if you don t want that computer to stay connected to the ADSL Modem/Router. 2 To connect a computer or other Ethernet-capable device, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet (LAN 1, 2, 3, or 4) port on the ADSL Modem/Router and plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the additional device you want to connect to the ADSL Modem/Router. (If you are connecting a hub or a switch, this is typically called an Uplink or Expansion port.) If you are connecting a computer or game station, go to step 5 of this section. 3 If you are connecting a network device such as a switching hub, use the instructions that came with that device. Then reboot any computer that is part of your network. For example, if you connected a switching hub, reboot any computer that will be connected to that switching hub. 4 If you are connecting a HomePlug adapter pair with one adapter plugged into the ADSL Modem/Router and an AC outlet, and the other adapter plugged into a computer, game station, or other device and an AC outlet, make those connections and then go to step 5. 5 Verify that your Internet connection is working. Open a Web browser on each computer that s using your network and try to connect to a familiar Web address. 6 Congratulations! You have connected an additional device to the Internet. You can connect up to 4 Ethernet-capable devices to the ADSL Modem/Router, following the instructions above for each device by starting at step 2 of this section. 25

26 3 Changing the Default Wireless Settings Your ADSL Modem/Router comes from the factory with a default Wireless Network Name(SSID), WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK wireless security set and a random Wireless Security Key (Wireless Password). These default settings for your router are listed on the bottom label of your unit. Most users can go ahead and use the default settings. You may want to change your wireless settings if the wireless devices on your network are already configured to use an existing wireless network name and password. Instead of having to reconfigure all the devices on your network, you can change the ADSL Modem/Router to match the existing settings used by your devices. Read this chapter if you want to use another wireless security mode, or if you want to change either the Wireless Network Name or Wireless Security Key. If you want to use the default wireless settings, you can skip this chapter.. About Wireless Security There are two basic wireless security modes, WPA and WEP. There are two versions of WPA: WPA and WPA2. When configured as part of a typical home or small office network, WPA and WPA2 require a Wireless Security Key. These modes are typically called WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, respectively, though sometimes they re just called WPA and WPA2. You can enable either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK alone, or you can enable both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK together. By default, your ADSL Modem/Router has both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK enabled. You will only need to change the security mode if you know that you have a device you are connecting to that only supports WEP. If you have a device that only supports WEP, go to Setting up Security using WEP. In the unlikely event that you want an unsecured network, this is discussed late in this chapter in Disabling Security. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings

27 Note: If you have a Radius Server (very unlikely for a home network), select the WPA/WPA2 options without PSK. All instances of WPA and/or WPA2 that follow refer to WPA-PSK and/or WPA2-PSK unless noted otherwise. You can check to see if all other clients that you plan to put on the network support WPA or WPA2. You can do this by checking the manual that came with each device or by checking the configuration software for the installed device. Look under Security or Encryption or Setup or Advanced Features. Most devices will support one of these modes. To change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) or Wireless Security Key used by your ADSL Modem/Router go to Changing your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and Wireless Security Key. If any of the devices you want to connect to your wireless network do not support WPA or WPA2, go to Setting Up Security Using WEP. If you need to set up an unsecured network, see Disabling Security Changing your Wireless Network Name(SSID) and Wireless Security Key 1 Open the Zoom Configuration Manager by typing the following in your Web browser's address bar: 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click Login. User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the user name and password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 In the Wireless Network Name field on the home page, assign a new name to your wireless network. This is the name that all your wireless devices will connect to. 4 In the Wireless Security Key field, enter a password of your choice (a minimum of 8 characters). Write down this password and put it where you can find it on the bottom of the ADSL Modem/Router case, for instance. 5 Click OK. 27

28 6 Now you need to set up each of your wireless devices with the Wireless Network Name(SSID) and Wireless Security Key. See Chapter 2, Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router for help on connecting your wireless computers and devices. Your security setup configuration is now complete! Setting Up Security Using WEP If any of your network devices DOES NOT support WPA or WPA2, you can use WEP to configure network security. WEP can be configured two ways: 64-bit and 128-bit. 128-bit WEP provides more security than 64-bit. 1 Open the Zoom Configuration Manager by typing the following in your Web browser's address bar: 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click Login. User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the user name and password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 Click Advanced on the right side of the home page. 4 Next click Wireless then Security on the left-side menu. 5 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open or Shared. (Most users should select WEP Open; however some older Apple Macbooks require WEP Shared.) 6 From the WEP Encryption drop-down menu, select Enabled. 7 For Encryption Strength select 128-bit or 64-bit. (The 128-bit option is more secure but 64-bit may be faster on older devices. We recommend setting 64-bit security.) 8 For Network Key 1, enter your WEP Key. (Enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-bit encryption keys. Enter 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit encryption keys.) 9 Click Apply/Save. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings

29 10 Now you need to set up each of your wireless devices with the SSID and passphrase. See Chapter 2, Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router for help on connecting your wireless computers and devices. Your security setup configuration is now complete! Disabling Security If for some reason you need to set up an unsecured network, you will need to disable the default security that is currently set up for your ADSL Modem/Router. Follow the instructions below. 1 Open the Zoom Configuration Manager by typing the following in your Web browser's address bar: 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click Login. User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the user name and password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 Click Advanced on the right side of the home page. 4 Next click Wireless then Security on the left-side menu. 5 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open. 6 Click Apply/Save. That s it! You have now disabled security. * Now you will need to connect all your wireless devices to the ADSL Modem/Router. See Chapter 2, Connecting Devices to the ADSL Modem/Router for details on connecting different wireless devices to your network. 29

30 WPS Configuration You can automatically configure WPS security using the router's built-in WPS configuration program on each client device that is part of your wireless network. The ADSL Modem/Router supports Push Button WPS configuration. This button can be either a physical button on the unit or a software button in its application. Note: WPS configures one client device at a time. Please repeat the configuration method for each client on your wireless network that supports WPS security. 1 Press the WPS button on your ADSL Modem/Router and hold it in for two (2) seconds. After you release the button, the WPS light on the front of the ADSL Modem/Router should start to blink. Important! The Registrar (the device configuring the WLAN,) goes into the WPS mode and the Enrollee (the device joining the WLAN) then looks for it. You should always start the Registrar first. The ADSL Modem/Router is configured as a Registrar, so you should put it into WPS mode first. 2 Click or press the WPS button on the client device. This button may be a physical button on the unit or a software button in its application. 3 Refer to your client device's documentation for further instructions, if necessary. For each device that you used WPS to enable security and connect to the ADSL Modem/Router, test your Internet connection by opening your Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and try to connect to a familiar Web address. If you connect successfully, you are ready to browse the Web! If it fails to connect, refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips on page 64. You are now ready to start using your ADSL Modem/Router. If you want additional information on how to use your ADSL Modem/Router, you may choose to continue with: In the unlikely event that you want to configure advanced wireless options on your ADSL Modem/Router, please see Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Options. If you are playing a multi-player game over the Internet, you may need to setup the modem in a special way for the game to work. This can be done by setting up a DMZ, virtual server or by using port triggering. Please see Chapter 5: Online Gaming. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings

31 In the unlikely even you want to configure advanced options on your ADSL Modem/Router, please see Chapter 7: Advanced ADSL Modem/Router Settings. DSL Modem/Router. (Most users will not need to change advanced features.) If you do not need to do either of these steps, than your setup is complete. Enjoy! 31

32 4 Advanced Wireless Options This chapter is primarily for technically advanced users. For most people, the options that are set by default when the ADSL Modem/Router is installed are sufficient. The information in this chapter applies to you if: You want to set up a guest wireless network that provides limited access to your network. You want to turn off or hide your wireless network. You want to enable MAC Filtering to prevent a device on your network from accessing the network, or as an added layer of security to only allow devices that you specify to access your network. You want to set up the ADSL Modem/Router to work with wireless repeaters to extend the range of your network. You want to view the wireless devices that are connected to your network. To configure wireless features, you need to log into the Zoom Configuration Manager to access the wireless configuration pages. Follow the instructions below: 1 Open the Zoom Configuration Manager by typing the following in your Web browser's address bar: 2 In the Login dialog box, type the following User Name and Password in lower case, then click Login. User Name: admin Password: admin (The User Name and Password entered here are not the same as the user name and password that your Internet service provider may have given you.) 3 Click Advanced on the right side of the home page. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings

33 4 Next click Wireless on the left-side menu. The table below summarizes the settings available in the wireless menu. This link Basic Security MAC Filtering Wireless Bridge Advanced Client Info Opens a page that lets you Configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. On this page you can change the name of your wireless network, turn off or hide your wireless network. or set up a guest network. Configure security features of the Wireless LAN interface. Please see Chapter 3: Changing the Default Wireless Settings for more information on changing wireless security. Configure wireless MAC filtering to block Internet access. Configure the Wireless Bridge feature of the wireless LAN interface. Configure the advanced features of the wireless LAN interface. Most users do not need to change these settings. Shows authenticated wireless clients and their status. 33

34 Basic Setup The table below explains the Wireless Basic settings: This setting Enable Wireless Hide Access Point Client Isolation Disable WMM Advertise Enable WMF SSID (Wireless Network Name) BSSID (Broadcast SSID) Country Lets you specify A check mark in the Enable Wireless check box shows that your wireless network is up. Uncheck this box to turn off wireless on your ADSL Modem/Router. Click in the check box if you do not want to broadcast the Wireless Network Name(SSID) of your network. Enabling client isolation will prevent wireless clients on the same network from communicating with each other. Typically, this feature is used in public hotspots or corporate environments. WMM is used to give wireless data different levels of priority. You can disable WMM to give all users equal priority. Allows you to enable Wireless Multicast Forwarding (WMF). The Service Set Identifier for your wireless network. By default, the SSID for the ADSL Modem/Router is WLxxxxxx (where xxxxxx is 6 random alpha numeric characters.) You can change the SSID to any name that you want. The default Wireless Network Name is printed on the bottom label of your ADSL Modem/Router. Shows the Wireless MAC address of your ADSL Modem/Router. Select your country from the drop-down menu. Chapter 4: Advanced Wireless Settings