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ZyXEL Communications EX5601-T1 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications EX5601-T1
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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 EX5601-T1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelEX5601-T1
TypeWireless Router
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN
WAN Port1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN
SecurityWPA3

Summary

User's Guide

Hardware

Web Configurator

Quick Start

Web Interface Tutorials

Wired Network Setup

Guides on setting up DSL or Ethernet Internet connections, including Routing and Bridge modes.

WiFi Network Setup

Explains how to set up a WiFi network, connect using WPS, or change security settings.

Network Security

Details how to configure Firewall rules, Parental Control, and MAC Filter.

App Tutorials

MPro Mesh Network Connection

Details how to set up MPro Mesh networks with routers and extenders via WiFi or wired connections.

Changing the Default Home WiFi Network Name and Password

Provides instructions for changing the default WiFi SSID and password for better security.

Blocking Internet Access at Specific Times

Explains how to use Parental Control to limit client access to the Internet based on schedules.

Blocking Internet Access for Specific Clients Immediately

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

Setting Up the Guest WiFi Network

Details how to set up a Guest WiFi network for different user groups with unique SSIDs and passwords.

Connection Status

WiFi Settings

Covers enabling/disabling the main WiFi network, checking SSIDs, passwords, and configuring security.

Guest WiFi Settings

Explains how to enable/disable guest WiFi networks and configure SSIDs and passwords.

LAN

Describes viewing LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings, and turning the DHCP server on/off.

The Parental Control Screen

Allows viewing parental control profiles and adding restricted access schedules or URL filtering.

Broadband

Broadband Settings for DSL Routers

Guides on changing Zyxel Device's Internet access settings for DSL routers.

Add or Edit Internet Connection

Details on configuring a WAN connection, including Routing and Bridge modes, and IPv4/IPv6 settings.

Broadband Settings for Ethernet, AON and PON Routers

Covers changing Internet access settings for Ethernet, AON, and PON router types.

Cellular Backup

Explains how to use the USB port with a cellular dongle for wireless Internet access as a backup.

Wireless

Wireless General Settings

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

Guest/More AP Screen

Covers configuring guest WiFi networks with varying security types and multiple SSIDs.

MAC Authentication

Explains how to permit or exclude devices from network access based on MAC addresses.

WPS

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

Home Networking

LAN Setup

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

Static DHCP

Explains how to assign fixed IP addresses to LAN clients based on their MAC addresses.

Routing

Configure Static Route

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

Add or Edit Static Route

Details on adding or editing static route rules, including parameters like IP type and gateway.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service General Settings

Guides on enabling QoS, setting upstream bandwidth, and assigning traffic priority.

Queue Setup

Details configuring QoS queue assignment to prioritize traffic on WAN/LAN interfaces.

QoS Classification Setup

Covers adding, editing, or deleting QoS classifiers to group traffic by specific criteria.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Port Forwarding

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

Add or Edit Port Forwarding

Details creating or editing port forwarding rules with specified ports, server IP, and protocol.

Address Mapping

Covers mapping local IP addresses to global IP addresses and configuring rules in order.

Add New Rule Screen

Guides on adding or editing address mapping rules, specifying IP types and interfaces.

DNS

DNS Entry

Guides on viewing and configuring manual DNS entries on the Zyxel Device.

Add or Edit DNS Entry

Details on manually adding or editing Zyxel Device's DNS name and IP address entries.

Dynamic DNS

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

IGMP/MLD

The IGMP/MLD Screen

Guides on configuring IGMP/MLD group settings for multicast management.

VLAN Group

VLAN Group Settings

Shows created VLAN groups and allows modification or removal of existing VLAN groups.

Add or Edit a VLAN Group

Guides on creating new VLAN groups and assigning LAN interfaces with filtering criteria.

Interface Grouping

Interface Grouping

Allows manual addition of LAN interfaces to groups or automatic addition via DHCP Vendor ID.

Interface Group Configuration

Details creating new interface groups and using filtering criteria to add LAN clients automatically.

USB Service

USB Service

Guides on setting up file sharing through the Zyxel Device to access shared folders on USB.

Add New Share

Details creating new shares or editing existing ones, including access level and user management.

Firewall

Firewall General Settings

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

Protocol (Customized Services)

Covers configuring customized services and port numbers for reusable ACL rule objects.

Add Customized Service

Details creating customized rules by specifying protocol and port numbers.

Access Control (Rules)

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

Add New ACL Rule

Guides on adding new ACL rules with parameters like IP address, service, and direction.

DoS

Explains how to activate protection against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

MAC Filter

MAC Filter

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

Add New Rule

Details enabling or disabling filters per entry and adding new MAC address rules.

Home Security

Home Security

Covers configuring URL filtering settings to block users from accessing certain websites.

Parental Control

Parental Control Schedule

Guides on enabling parental control, viewing rules, and limiting user Internet access time.

Define a Schedule

Explains how to define time periods and days for blocking Internet access on profile devices.

Parental Control Schedule and URL Filter

Covers enabling parental control, viewing rules, and blocking websites using URL filtering.

Add or Edit a Parental Control Profile

Guides on configuring restricted access schedules and/or URL filtering settings.

Scheduler Rule

Scheduler Rule Settings

Guides on viewing, adding, or editing time schedule rules for features like Firewall Access Control.

Add or Edit a Schedule Rule

Details configuring restricted access schedules by defining time periods and days for rule enforcement.

Certificates

Local Certificates

Allows viewing certificate summaries, generating requests, and importing signed certificates.

Create Certificate Request

Guides on generating a certification request with common name, organization, state, and country.

Trusted CA

Displays a summary list of trusted certification authorities whose certificates the Zyxel Device accepts.

Import Trusted CA Certificate

Details importing trusted CA certificates from files in Binary X.509, PEM, or PKCS#7 formats.

Voice

SIP Account

Guides on setting up a SIP account with a service provider to make and receive VoIP calls.

Add or Edit SIP Account

Details configuring SIP accounts and mapping them to phone ports for making/receiving calls.

Provider Entry Add/Edit

Details configuring SIP server information, phone functions, and dialing plans for SIP service providers.

Phone Device

Details viewing phone information and defining which phones ring for SIP addresses.

Phone Device Edit

Explains controlling SIP accounts and PSTN lines for each phone using Edit icon.

Call Rule

Guides on adding, editing, or removing speed-dial numbers for outgoing VoIP calls.

Log

System Log

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

Security Log

Explains viewing security-related logs by selecting severity level and/or category.

Traffic Status

WAN Status

Details viewing WAN screen for number of bytes received/sent and packet statistics.

LAN Status

Guides on viewing packet statistics for each LAN or WLAN interface on the Zyxel Device.

VoIP Status

VoIP Status Screen

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

ARP Table

ARP Table

Guides on viewing IPv4-to-MAC and IPv6-to-MAC address mappings for connected devices.

Routing Table

Routing Table

Shows IPv4 and IPv6 routing information, including destination, gateway, and subnet mask.

Multicast Status

The IGMP Status Screen

Guides on configuring IGMP/MLD group settings for managing multicast groups.

The MLD Status Screen

Allows viewing current MLD multicast groups and configuring MLD settings.

xDSL Statistics

xDSL Statistics

Guides on viewing detailed DSL statistics, status, check ports, and see DSL counters.

WLAN Station Status

Cellular Statistics

Cellular Statistics Settings

Guides on configuring cellular settings when a compatible cellular dongle is inserted into the USB port.

System

User Account

User Account

Covers creating or managing user accounts and their privileges on the Zyxel Device.

User Account Add or Edit

Details adding/changing user account names, setting passwords, retry times, and privileges.

Remote Management

MGMT Services

Guides on configuring interfaces for accessing Zyxel Device services remotely.

SNMP

Time Settings

Email Notification

Log Setting

Firmware Upgrade

Backup/Restore

Diagnostic

Troubleshooting

Customer Support

Wireless LANs

IPv6

Services

Legal Information

Important Safety Instructions

Lists critical safety precautions for device usage, installation, and handling.

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