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ZyXEL Communications EX5401-B0 - User Manual

ZyXEL Communications EX5401-B0
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User’s Guide
AX/DX/EX/PX Series
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Version 5.15-5.70 Ed 10, 8/2023

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ZyXEL Communications EX5401-B0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelEX5401-B0
TypeNetwork Router
Maximum Wi-Fi Speed5400 Mbps
Frequency BandDual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
WAN Ports1 x Gigabit WAN
Antenna TypeInternal
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
Weight500 g
Wireless Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Ethernet Ports4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Security ProtocolsWPA3, WPA2
SecurityFirewall
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Zyxel Device

1.3 Ways to Manage the Zyxel Device

Outlines the recommended methods for managing the Zyxel Device, including Web Configurator, SNMP, SSH/Telnet, and FTP.

CHAPTER 2 Hardware

2.3 Ports Panel

Illustrates and describes the various ports and buttons available on the Zyxel Device for physical connections and operations.

CHAPTER 3 Web Configurator

CHAPTER 4 Quick Start

4.2 Quick Start Setup

Guides the user through the initial setup process using the Wizard, covering time zone and WiFi network configuration.

4.4 Quick Start Setup - Internet Connection

Details the process of detecting and configuring the Internet connection status during the initial setup.

4.5 Quick Start Setup - WiFi

Guides on setting up the WiFi network, including recording the WiFi name and password.

CHAPTER 5 Web Interface Tutorials

5.2 Wired Network Setup

Explains how to set up DSL or Ethernet Internet connections using the Broadband screens.

5.3 WiFi Network Setup

Guides on setting up a WiFi network, including connecting devices and changing security settings.

5.4 USB Applications

Covers using USB devices for cellular backup, file sharing, and media server functionalities.

5.5 Network Security

Details how to configure firewall rules, parental controls, and MAC filters for network security.

5.6 Internet Calls

Explains how to make Internet calls using VoIP technology by setting up SIP accounts and providers.

5.7 Device Maintenance

Covers essential maintenance tasks such as firmware upgrades, configuration backup, and restoration.

CHAPTER 6 App Tutorials

6.3 MPro Mesh Network

Explains the MPro Mesh network concept, its requirements, and how to decide the network controller.

6.4 MPro Mesh Network Connection

Guides on setting up MPro Mesh networks with Routers and Extenders via WiFi or wired connections.

6.5 Finding the Best Location for the Extenders

Provides instructions on how to check signal icons to find the optimal placement for extenders for better WiFi signal.

6.7 Changing the Default Home WiFi Network Name and Password

Guides on changing the default WiFi SSID and password for improved security and better network management.

6.8 Blocking Internet Access at Specific Times

Details how to configure Parental Control profiles to limit client access to the Internet based on schedules.

6.11 Blocking Internet Access for Specific Clients Immediately

Guides on how to immediately block specific clients from accessing the Internet using the Pause Internet function.

6.12 Setting Up the Guest WiFi Network

Explains how to set up a separate Guest WiFi network for visitors, with its own SSID and password.

CHAPTER 7 Connection Status

7.1.4 WiFi Settings

Guides on enabling or disabling the main WiFi network, checking SSIDs, and managing passwords.

7.2 Guest WiFi Settings

Explains how to enable or disable guest WiFi networks (2.4/5/6 GHz) and manage their SSIDs and passwords.

7.3 The Parental Control Screen

Covers enabling parental control, viewing rules, and creating profiles for restricted access schedules.

CHAPTER 8 Broadband

8.2 Broadband Settings for DSL Routers

Details settings for DSL routers, including adding or editing Internet connections in Routing or Bridge mode.

8.3 Broadband Settings for Ethernet, AON and PON Routers

Explains settings for Ethernet, AON, and PON routers, including adding or editing Internet connections.

8.4 Cellular Backup

Covers configuring cellular WAN connection as a backup for wired DSL or Ethernet connections using a USB dongle.

8.6 Backup WAN

Allows configuring the fourth LAN port as an Ethernet WAN port or resetting the Ethernet WAN port to a LAN port.

CHAPTER 9 Wireless

9.2 Wireless General Settings

Guides on enabling WiFi, entering SSID, and selecting WiFi security mode, recommending WPA3-SAE.

9.3 Guest;More AP Screen

Details how to configure guest WiFi networks, allowing Internet access with distinct SSIDs and security.

9.4 MAC Authentication

Explains how to permit or deny access to devices based on their MAC addresses for wired connections.

9.5 WPS

Covers configuring WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) for quick and secure WiFi connections using push button or PIN methods.

9.9 MESH

Explains Zyxel's MPro Mesh implementation, supporting AP steering, band steering, and auto-configuration.

CHAPTER 10 Home Networking

10.2 LAN Setup

Guides on setting the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and configuring DHCP settings for network devices.

10.3 Static DHCP

Explains how to assign fixed IP addresses to LAN clients based on their MAC addresses for consistent network access.

10.4 UPnP

Details the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature for enabling peer-to-peer network connectivity.

CHAPTER 11 Routing

11.2 Configure Static Route

Guides on viewing and configuring static route rules to save time and bandwidth for LAN devices.

11.3 DNS Route

Details how to view and configure DNS routes to forward specific DNS queries to particular WAN interfaces.

11.4 Policy Route

Explains how to override default routing by using policy-based routing for traffic based on criteria like source address.

CHAPTER 12 Quality of Service (QoS)

12.3 Quality of Service General Settings

Covers enabling/disabling QoS, setting upstream bandwidth, and assigning traffic priority levels for network performance.

12.4 Queue Setup

Guides on configuring QoS queue assignment to prioritize traffic on WAN or LAN interfaces.

12.5 QoS Classification Setup

Details adding, editing, or deleting QoS classifiers to group traffic based on specific criteria for prioritization.

12.6 QoS Shaper Setup

Explains using the token bucket algorithm to allow traffic bursts while maintaining average rates.

12.7 QoS Policer Setup

Covers viewing QoS policers to limit incoming traffic rates and apply actions like drop or pass.

CHAPTER 13 Network Address Translation (NAT)

13.2 Port Forwarding

Guides on forwarding incoming service requests from the Internet to local network servers for hosting services.

13.3 Port Triggering

Explains how trigger port forwarding allows LAN computers to dynamically use services by recording IP and port information.

13.4 DMZ

Covers specifying the IP address of a default server to receive packets from unspecified ports, creating a DMZ.

13.6 Address Mapping

Guides on mapping local IP addresses to global IP addresses, emphasizing the importance of rule order.

13.8 Port Control Protocol (PCP)

Covers viewing, adding, or deleting PCP rules for devices to receive incoming traffic from WAN.

CHAPTER 14 DNS

14.2 DNS Entry

Guides on viewing and configuring manual DNS entries on the Zyxel Device for domain name resolution.

14.3 Dynamic DNS

Details how Dynamic DNS updates current dynamic IP addresses for hostname mapping, useful for remote access.

CHAPTER 15 IGMP;MLD

15.2 The IGMP;MLD Screen

Describes the screen used to configure multicast groups managed by the Zyxel Device via IGMP/MLD settings.

CHAPTER 16 VLAN Group

16.2 VLAN Group Settings

Shows how to view created VLAN groups and details on adding or editing VLAN group settings.

CHAPTER 17 Interface Grouping

17.2 Interface Grouping

Guides on adding LAN interfaces to new groups or automatically adding clients based on DHCP Vendor ID.

CHAPTER 18 USB Service

18.2 USB Service

Guides on setting up file sharing through the Zyxel Device, allowing LAN users access to shared folders.

18.3 Media Server

Details the media server feature for playing media files from USB devices on network computers or TVs.

CHAPTER 19 Firewall

19.3 Firewall General Settings

Guides on setting the firewall's security level and configuring rules based on packet travel direction.

19.4 Protocol (Customized Services)

Details configuring customized services and port numbers for reusable protocol rules used with ACL rules.

19.5 Access Control (Rules)

Explains how to create Access Control List (ACL) rules to accept, reject, or drop packets based on specified parameters.

CHAPTER 20 MAC Filter

CHAPTER 22 Parental Control

CHAPTER 24 Certificates

24.5 Import Trusted CA Certificate

Details the process of importing trusted CA certificates into the Zyxel Device for enabling secure connections.

CHAPTER 26 Log

CHAPTER 36 User Account

CHAPTER 37 Remote Management

CHAPTER 38 SNMP

38.2 SNMP Settings

Guides on configuring SNMP agent settings, including community names and trap destinations.

CHAPTER 42 Firmware Upgrade

42.2 Firmware Upgrade

Details the process of uploading new firmware to the Zyxel Device via HTTP, followed by a device reboot.

CHAPTER 43 Backup;Restore

CHAPTER 44 Diagnostic

44.3 Diagnostic

Guides on using ping, traceroute, nslookup, or speed tests for troubleshooting connectivity issues.

CHAPTER 45 Troubleshooting

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