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ZyXEL Communications AX7501-B1 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications AX7501-B1
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User’s Guide
AX/DX/EX/PX Series
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LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1
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Password See the device label
Version 5.15-5.70 Ed 10, 8/2023

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ZyXEL Communications AX7501-B1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelAX7501-B1
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introducing the Zyxel Device

1.3 Ways to Manage the Zyxel Device

Details the methods available for managing the Zyxel Device.

Chapter 2 Hardware

2.2 LED Indicators Panel

Explains the Zyxel Device's LED indicators and their behaviors.

2.3 Ports Panel

Details the Zyxel Device's ports panel and connection ports for various models.

Chapter 3 Web Configurator

3.1 Overview

Introduces the HTML-based management interface for device setup and management.

3.1.1 Access the Web Configurator

Provides steps to access the administrative Web Configurator.

Chapter 4 Quick Start

4.5 Quick Start Setup – WiFi

Guides on turning WiFi on/off and configuring network name and password.

Chapter 5 Web Interface Tutorials

5.2 Wired Network Setup

Shows how to set up DSL or Ethernet Internet connections.

5.3 WiFi Network Setup

Explains how to set up a WiFi network for accessing the Internet.

5.4 USB Applications

Details setting up cellular backup, accessing shared folders, and playing files via USB.

5.5 Network Security

Covers configuring firewall rules, parental control, and MAC filter.

5.7 Device Maintenance

Covers firmware upgrades, configuration backup, and restore.

Chapter 6 App Tutorials

6.3 MPro Mesh Network

Explains the MPro Mesh network concept and how the Zyxel Device supports it.

6.4 MPro Mesh Network Connection

Details how to connect MPro Mesh routers and extenders using WiFi or wired connections.

6.7 Changing the Default Home WiFi Network Name and Password

Advises on changing default WiFi settings for better security.

6.8 Blocking Internet Access at Specific Times

Explains how to configure Parental Control profiles to limit Internet access by time.

6.11 Blocking Internet Access for Specific Clients Immediately

Explains how to block a specific client from Internet access using the Pause Internet function.

6.12 Setting Up the Guest WiFi Network

Guides on setting up a Guest WiFi network for different user groups.

Chapter 7 Connection Status

7.1 Connection Status Overview

Explains the Connection Status screen for configuring Internet/WiFi and viewing network status.

7.2 Guest WiFi Settings

Guides on enabling or disabling guest 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6GHz WiFi networks.

Chapter 8 Broadband

8.1 Broadband Overview

Discusses the Broadband screens for configuring Zyxel Device for Internet access.

8.2 Broadband Settings for DSL Routers

Details changing Internet access settings for DSL routers.

8.3 Broadband Settings for Ethernet, AON and PON Routers

Explains changing Internet access settings for Ethernet, AON, and PON routers.

8.4 Cellular Backup

Covers attaching a cellular dongle for wireless Internet access as a backup.

8.5 Broadband Advanced Screen

Explains enabling/disabling ADSL over PTM, Annex M, DSL PhyR, and SRA functions.

Chapter 9 Wireless

9.1 Wireless Overview

Describes Network Setting > Wireless screens for setting up WiFi and security.

9.2 Wireless General Settings

Guides on enabling WiFi, entering SSID, and selecting security mode.

9.3 Guest/More AP Screen

Covers configuring guest WiFi networks and multiple BSSs.

9.4 MAC Authentication

Explains how to allow or deny WiFi clients based on MAC addresses.

9.5 WPS

Details configuring WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) for quick and secure WiFi connections.

9.9 MESH

Explains how to enable or disable MPro Mesh on the Zyxel Device.

Chapter 11 Routing

11.1 Routing Overview

Explains how the Zyxel Device uses the default gateway for outbound traffic and static routes.

11.2 Configure Static Route

Guides on viewing and configuring static route rules for saving time and bandwidth.

11.4 Policy Route

Explains how to override default routing by routing packets based on criteria like source address.

Chapter 12 Quality of Service (QoS)

12.3 Quality of Service General Settings

Covers enabling/disabling QoS and setting upstream bandwidth or traffic priority.

12.5 QoS Classification Setup

Explains how to add, edit, or delete QoS classifiers to group traffic.

12.7 QoS Policer Setup

Covers viewing QoS policers to limit incoming traffic rate and apply actions.

Chapter 13 Network Address Translation (NAT)

13.2 Port Forwarding

Details forwarding incoming service requests from the Internet to local network servers.

13.3 Port Triggering

Explains how trigger port forwarding allows LAN computers to dynamically use services.

Chapter 14 DNS

14.3 Dynamic DNS

Explains how Dynamic DNS can update current dynamic IP address mapping to a hostname.

Chapter 17 Interface Grouping

Chapter 18 USB Service

18.2 USB Service

Guides on setting up file sharing through the Zyxel Device.

Chapter 19 Firewall

19.1 Firewall Overview

Explains how to enable the Zyxel Device firewall to protect the network from attacks.

19.3 Firewall General Settings

Details setting the security level of the firewall.

19.5 Access Control (Rules)

Explains how to view and configure incoming or outgoing filtering rules.

19.6 DoS

Covers activating protection against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

Chapter 20 MAC Filter

20.2 MAC Filter

Guides on enabling MAC Address Filter and adding host names and MAC addresses.

Chapter 21 Home Security

Chapter 22 Parental Control

22.1 Parental Control Overview

Explains limiting user Internet access and preventing access to inappropriate content.

22.2 Parental Control Schedule

Guides on enabling parental control and viewing rules and schedules.

22.3 Parental Control Schedule and URL Filter

Covers enabling parental control and viewing rules, schedules, and URL filtering.

Chapter 23 Scheduler Rule

23.2 Scheduler Rule Settings

Guides on viewing, adding, or editing time schedule rules.

Chapter 24 Certificates

24.3 Local Certificates

Covers viewing, generating requests for, and importing signed certificates.

24.5 Import Trusted CA Certificate

Guides on importing trusted CA certificates to the Zyxel Device.

Chapter 25 Voice

25.3 SIP Account

Guides on setting up a SIP account for making and receiving VoIP calls.

25.4 SIP Service Provider

Covers configuring SIP server information and phone functions.

Chapter 26 Log

26.2 System Log

Guides on viewing system logs and filtering entries by severity or category.

Chapter 27 Traffic Status

Chapter 28 VoIP Status

28.1 VoIP Status Screen

Allows viewing VoIP registration, current call status, and phone numbers.

Chapter 29 ARP Table

Chapter 30 Routing Table

Chapter 32 xDSL Statistics

Chapter 33 WLAN Station Status

Chapter 34 Cellular Statistics

Chapter 36 User Account

36.2 User Account

Covers creating or managing user accounts and their privileges.

Chapter 37 Remote Management

37.2 MGMT Services

Covers configuring interfaces for remote access and specifying service port numbers.

Chapter 38 SNMP

38.1 SNMP Overview

Explains configuring SNMP settings on the Zyxel Device for network management.

38.2 SNMP Settings

Guides on configuring SNMP agent, community, system name, and location.

Chapter 39 Time Settings

Chapter 40 Email Notification

40.2 Email Notification

Guides on viewing, removing, and adding email account information for log notifications.

Chapter 41 Log Setting

41.2 Log Setting

Guides on configuring log storage location (local file or remote syslog server).

Chapter 42 Firmware Upgrade

42.2 Firmware Upgrade

Lets users upload new firmware to the Zyxel Device.

Chapter 43 Backup/Restore

43.2 Backup/Restore

Covers backing up configuration to a file or restoring previous configurations.

Chapter 44 Diagnostic

44.3 Diagnostic

Covers ping, traceroute, nslookup, or speed tests for troubleshooting.

Chapter 45 Troubleshooting

45.2 Power and Hardware Problems

Addresses issues related to the Zyxel Device not turning on or LEDs behaving unexpectedly.

45.3 Device Access Problems

Covers troubleshooting issues related to knowing the IP address, forgetting password, or accessing Web Configurator.

45.4 Internet Problems

Addresses issues with connecting to the Internet via Fiber, Ethernet, or Cellular connections.

45.5 WiFi Problems

Helps resolve issues with connecting to Zyxel Device WiFi or slow/intermittent WiFi.

45.7 VoIP Problems

Troubleshoots issues with making phone calls through the connected phone.

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