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P-2900-4HB
Cable Router
Default Login Details
IP Address 192.168.1.1
Password 1234
Firmware Version 3.40
www.zyxel.com
Edition 1, 3/2009
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the ZyXEL Device 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. • Support Disc Refer to the includ
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About This User's Guide • Date that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. P-2900-4HB User’s Guide 4
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Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The P-2900-4HB may be referred to as the “ZyXEL Device”, the “device” or the “system” in this User’s Guide. • Product labels, screen names, fie
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Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Device icon is not an exact representation of your device. ZyXEL Device Computer Notebook computer Server Telephone Switch Router Internet P-2900-4HB User’s Guide 6
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Safety Warnings Safety Warnings • Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication line cord. • 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 store 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
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction and Configuration ............................................................................................15 Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device ........................................................................................ 17 Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 21 Status .........................................................................
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................5 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7 Contents Overview ..............................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Tutorials...................................................................................................................................39 4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 39 4.2 Access the ZyXEL Device Using DDNS .............................................................................. 39 4.2.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org .............
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Table of Contents 6.3.3 How NAT Works ......................................................................................................... 64 6.3.4 NAT Mapping Types ................................................................................................... 65 Chapter 7 Dynamic DNS Setup ...............................................................................................................67 7.1 Overview ....................................................................
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Table of Contents 11.3 The DHCP Table Screen ................................................................................................... 83 11.4 The Diagnostics Screen ..................................................................................................... 85 Part IV: Product Specification, Appendices and Index ...................... 87 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................
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PART I Introduction and Configuration Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device (17) Introducing the Web Configurator (21) Status (27) 15
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CHAPTER 1 Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device This chapter describes the key features and applications of your ZyXEL Device. 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL Device is an embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (eMTA) device built with two components: a DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem component for data transfer and a PacketCable 1.5 MTA component for voice traffic. This means it can provide high-speed Internet access as well as cost-effective, standard telephone voice and fax/modem services through your cable
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Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device 1.3 LEDs (Lights) The following figure displays the labels of the LED. Figure 2 Front Panel LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION PWR Green On The ZyXEL Device is receiving AC power. Blinking The ZyXEL Device is receiving sufficient power from the battery. Off The ZyXEL Device is not receiving power or it is starting up. DS Green On The ZyXEL Device has successfully found a downstrea
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Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued) LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION USB Green On A computeris connected to the USB port on the ZyXEL Device. See Section 1.4 on page 19 for more information about the USB port. Blinking The ZyXEL Device is sending/receiving data via the USB port. Off The USB port is not connected. PHONE 1-4 Green On The ZyXEL Device has successfully registered to an IP telephone network. Blinking The phone port is in use or is gett
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Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your ZyXEL Device Note: When the battery is in use, you can only make VoIP calls. Ethernet connections will not function. Note: Battery packs are sold separately. P-2900-4HB User’s Guide 20
