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ZyXEL Communications NR Series User Manual

ZyXEL Communications NR Series
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User’s Guide
NR/FWA Indoor Series
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Version 4.40 Ed 4, 05/2023

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ZyXEL Communications NR Series Specifications

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BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelNR Series
CategoryWireless Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PART I User's Guide

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Introduces the Zyxel Device, its applications, and key features like EasyMesh and MU-MIMO.

CHAPTER 2 Hardware

Describes the physical components of the Zyxel Device, including LEDs, SIM card slot, ports, and buttons.

CHAPTER 3 Web Configurator

Guides on accessing and navigating the Web Configurator interface for device management.

CHAPTER 4 Quick Start

Provides a step-by-step guide for initial setup, including time zone and WiFi configuration.

CHAPTER 5 Web Interface Tutorials

Details how to configure wired, wireless, cellular network setups, and security features.

CHAPTER 6 Connection Status

Explains how to view and understand device connectivity, system information, and cellular status.

CHAPTER 7 Broadband

Covers configuration of Broadband connections, including WAN backup, cellular settings, and APN.

CHAPTER 8 Wireless

Details wireless settings, including general configuration, guest networks, MAC authentication, and WPS.

CHAPTER 9 Home Networking

Guides on configuring LAN setup, static DHCP, and UPnP for local network management.

CHAPTER 10 Routing

Explains how to configure static routes, DNS routes, and policy routes for traffic management.

CHAPTER 11 Quality of Service (QoS)

Covers Quality of Service settings for prioritizing traffic and managing bandwidth.

CHAPTER 12 Network Address Translation (NAT)

Details NAT configurations like Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, and DMZ for network access.

CHAPTER 13 DNS

Guides on configuring DNS entries and Dynamic DNS for hostname resolution and remote access.

CHAPTER 14 USB Service

Explains setting up file sharing and managing user accounts for USB devices.

CHAPTER 15 Firewall

Guides on configuring firewall rules, customized services, and DoS protection.

CHAPTER 16 MAC Filter

Details MAC filtering for controlling wired LAN client access based on MAC addresses.

CHAPTER 17 Parental Control

Explains setting up parental control schedules and URL filters to restrict user access.

CHAPTER 18 Certificates

Guides on managing certificates for user authentication and secure connections.

CHAPTER 19 Voice

Covers VoIP setup, SIP accounts, phone configuration, and call management features.

CHAPTER 20 Log

Explains how to view and manage system and security logs for monitoring device activity.

CHAPTER 21 Traffic Status

Guides on viewing network traffic status and statistics for WAN and LAN interfaces.

CHAPTER 22 VoIP Status

Allows viewing VoIP registration, current call status, and phone number information.

CHAPTER 23 ARP Table

Explains ARP for mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses of connected devices.

CHAPTER 24 Routing Table

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

CHAPTER 25 WLAN Station Status

Guides on viewing information and status of associated wireless stations (WiFi clients).

CHAPTER 26 Cellular WAN Status

Provides details on cellular connection, SIM status, and signal strength for positioning.

CHAPTER 27 System

Guides on naming the Zyxel Device and assigning a domain name for identification.

CHAPTER 28 User Account

Details creating and managing user accounts, passwords, and privileges on the device.

CHAPTER 29 Remote Management

Explains configuring remote management services, trust domains, and IP passthrough.

CHAPTER 30 TR-069 Client

Covers configuring TR-069 settings for remote device management via an Auto-Configuration Server.

CHAPTER 31 Time Settings

Guides on setting the device's time, time zone, and Daylight Savings for accurate logging.

CHAPTER 32 Email Notification

Details setting up email notifications for logs and alerts via a mail server.

CHAPTER 33 Log Setting

Explains configuring log storage options (remote syslog, local file) and types.

CHAPTER 34 Firmware Upgrade

Guides on downloading and uploading new firmware to improve device performance.

CHAPTER 35 Backup/Restore

Covers backing up current configurations and restoring previous settings or factory defaults.

CHAPTER 36 Diagnostic

Provides tools like ping, traceroute, and nslookup for troubleshooting device issues.

PART III Troubleshooting and Appendices

Contains information for solving problems and supplementary details about the device.

CHAPTER 37 Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems related to power, access, cellular, internet, WiFi, USB, and UPnP.

APPENDIX A Customer Support

Provides contact information and required details for obtaining Zyxel customer support.

APPENDIX B IPv6

Explains IPv6 addressing, protocols, and configuration concepts for network connectivity.

APPENDIX C Legal Information

Contains copyright, disclaimer, regulatory notices, safety warnings, and national restrictions.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Introduces the Zyxel Device models and basic functionality.

1.2 Applications for the Zyxel Device

Details how the Zyxel Device can be used for Wireless WAN, Internet Access, and Wireless LAN.

1.3 EasyMesh

Explains the components and functionality of the EasyMesh network setup.

1.4 MU-MIMO Technology

Describes the Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output technology for WiFi performance.

1.5 How to Manage your Zyxel Device

Outlines methods for managing the Zyxel Device via Web Configurator or mobile app.

1.6 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device

Provides recommendations for secure and effective device management.

CHAPTER 2 Hardware

2.1 Overview

Describes the physical components of the Zyxel Device, including LEDs, SIM card slot, ports, and buttons.

2.2 LEDs

Explains the function and behavior of the device's LED indicators.

2.3 SIM Card Slot

Details the location and usage of the Micro-SIM card slot.

2.4 Ports and Buttons

Identifies and explains the function of all physical ports and buttons on the device.

2.5 How to Enable WiFi/WPS

Guides on enabling WiFi and using the WPS function for quick connection.

2.6 How to Reset the Zyxel Device

Provides instructions for resetting the device to factory defaults.

CHAPTER 3 Web Configurator

3.1 Overview

Introduces the HTML-based management interface and its requirements.

3.2 Web Configurator Layout

Details the main screen components: Settings Icon, Layout Icon, and Main Window.

3.2.1 Settings Icon

Explains the function of the Settings Icon, Side Bar, and Navigation Panel.

3.2.2 Widget Icon

Explains how to use the Widget Icon to arrange the screen order.

CHAPTER 4 Quick Start

4.1 Quick Start Overview

Outlines the purpose of the Quick Start Wizard for initial device configuration.

4.2 Quick Start Setup

Guides on initiating the setup process using the Wizard screens.

4.3 Quick Start Setup – Time Zone

Details the step for selecting the correct time zone for the Zyxel Device's location.

4.4 Quick Start Setup – WiFi

Guides on configuring WiFi settings, including SSID and password.

4.5 Quick Start Setup – Finish

Confirms the completion of the setup and the device's attempt to connect to the Internet.

CHAPTER 5 Web Interface Tutorials

5.2 Wired Network Setup

Guides on configuring wired connections, including Routing and Bridge modes.

5.3 WiFi Network Setup

Explains how to set up a WiFi network, including security settings.

5.3.2 Connecting to the Zyxel Device’s WiFi Network Using WPS

Details the process of connecting devices using WPS for secure WiFi setup.

5.4 Cellular Network Setup

Explains how to set up a cellular network connection for Internet access.

5.5 USB Applications

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

5.6 Network Security

Guides on configuring firewall rules, parental control, and MAC filtering.

CHAPTER 6 Connection Status

6.1 Connection Status Overview

Provides an overview of the Connection Status screen for configuring Internet and WiFi settings.

6.1.4 Cellular Info

Provides information on cellular connection details, signal strength, SIM card, and module.

6.2 Guest WiFi Settings

Covers enabling/disabling guest WiFi networks and checking their SSIDs/passwords.

6.2.1 LAN

Explains how to view LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings.

CHAPTER 7 Broadband

7.2 Broadband

Guides on changing Internet access settings and configuring WAN connections.

7.3 WAN Backup

Explains how to configure Internet settings for wired connection failure using an alternative network.

7.6 Cellular APN

Explains how to manage APNs for cellular network connectivity.

7.10 Cellular IP Passthrough

Explains how to enable IP Passthrough for direct LAN computer access to the Internet without NAT.

CHAPTER 8 Wireless

8.2 Wireless General Settings

Guides on enabling WiFi, setting SSID, and selecting security modes like WPA3-SAE.

8.3 Guest/More AP Screen

Covers configuring guest WiFi networks with different SSIDs and security.

8.4 MAC Authentication

Details how to permit or exclude devices based on MAC addresses for wired network access.

8.5 WPS

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

CHAPTER 9 Home Networking

9.2 LAN Setup

Guides on setting the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings for the Zyxel Device.

9.3 Static DHCP

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

9.4 UPnP

Guides on enabling Universal Plug and Play for network device discovery and communication.

CHAPTER 10 Routing

10.2 Configure Static Route

Guides on viewing and configuring static route rules for efficient traffic management.

10.3 DNS Route

Details how to configure DNS routes for forwarding specific domain queries to WAN interfaces.

10.4 Policy Route

Explains how to override default routing and route packets based on specific criteria.

CHAPTER 11 Quality of Service (QoS)

11.1 QoS Overview

Explains Quality of Service for delivering data with minimum delay and controlling bandwidth.

11.3 Quality of Service General Settings

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

CHAPTER 12 Network Address Translation (NAT)

12.2 Port Forwarding

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

12.3 Port Triggering

Explains configuring trigger port settings for allowing dynamic access to services.

12.4 DMZ

Guides on configuring a default server to receive packets not specified in Port Triggering.

CHAPTER 13 DNS

13.2 DNS Entry

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

13.3 Dynamic DNS

Explains how Dynamic DNS updates IP address mapping to a hostname for remote access.

CHAPTER 14 USB Service

14.2 USB Service

Guides on setting up file sharing through the Zyxel Device for LAN users.

14.2.1 Add New Share

Details setting up new shares or editing existing ones on the Zyxel Device.

14.2.2 Add New User Screen

Guides on creating user accounts to access secured shares on USB devices.

CHAPTER 15 Firewall

15.3 Firewall General Settings

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

15.5 Access Control (Rules)

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

15.6 DoS

Guides on activating protection against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

CHAPTER 16 MAC Filter

16.2 MAC Filter

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

16.2.1 Add New Rule

Details adding new rules to the MAC filter for allowing or denying device access.

CHAPTER 17 Parental Control

17.2 Parental Control Schedule and URL Filter

Guides on enabling parental control, setting schedules, and blocking URLs.

17.2.1 Add or Edit a Parental Control Profile

Details configuring restricted access schedules and URL filtering settings.

CHAPTER 18 Certificates

18.3 Local Certificates

Guides on viewing, generating requests, and importing certificates.

18.5 Import Trusted CA Certificate

Guides on importing trusted CA certificates for device authentication.

CHAPTER 19 Voice

19.2 Voice Mode

Guides on enabling VoIP or VoLTE services on the Zyxel Device.

19.4 SIP Account

Details setting up a SIP account with a service provider for VoIP calls.

19.8 Call Rule

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

CHAPTER 20 Log

20.2 System Log

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

20.3 Security Log

Explains viewing security-related logs and filtering them by severity level and category.

CHAPTER 21 Traffic Status

21.2 WAN Status

Guides on viewing bytes received/sent and packet statistics for WAN interfaces.

21.3 LAN Status

Explains viewing packet statistics for each LAN or WLAN interface.

CHAPTER 22 VoIP Status

22.1 VoIP Status Screen

Allows viewing VoIP registration, current call status, and phone number information.

CHAPTER 23 ARP Table

23.2 ARP Table

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

CHAPTER 24 Routing Table

24.2 Routing Table

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

CHAPTER 25 WLAN Station Status

25.1 WLAN Station Status Overview

Guides on viewing information and status of associated wireless stations (WiFi clients).

CHAPTER 26 Cellular WAN Status

26.2 Cellular WAN Status

Details cellular connection status, SIM status, and service information.

CHAPTER 27 System

27.2 System

Explains assigning a unique name to the Zyxel Device for network recognition.

CHAPTER 28 User Account

28.2 User Account

Guides on creating and managing user accounts, passwords, and privileges on the device.

28.2.1 User Account Add or Edit

Details adding or changing user account names, passwords, and privileges.

CHAPTER 29 Remote Management

29.2 MGMT Services

Guides on configuring interfaces for remote access and specifying service port numbers.

29.3 Trust Domain

Explains viewing allowed public IP addresses for remote management access.

29.4 MGMT Services for IP Passthrough

Guides on configuring interfaces for accessing the Zyxel Device with IP Passthrough enabled.

29.5 Trust Domain for IP Passthrough

Details viewing allowed public IP addresses for IP Passthrough access.

CHAPTER 30 TR-069 Client

30.2 TR-069 Client

Guides on managing the Zyxel Device via a management server using TR-069 protocol.

CHAPTER 31 Time Settings

31.2 Time

Guides on configuring the Zyxel Device's time, time zone, and Daylight Savings for accurate logging.

CHAPTER 32 Email Notification

32.2 Email Notification

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

32.2.1 E-mail Notification Edit

Details configuring required information for sending emails via a mail server.

CHAPTER 33 Log Setting

33.2 Log Setting

Guides on configuring log storage options (remote syslog, local file) and types.

CHAPTER 34 Firmware Upgrade

34.2 Firmware Upgrade

Guides on uploading firmware via download or online check and the reboot process.

CHAPTER 35 Backup/Restore

35.2 Backup/Restore

Guides on backing up current configurations and restoring previous settings or factory defaults.

35.3 Reboot

Explains how to reboot the Zyxel Device remotely without powering it off.

CHAPTER 36 Diagnostic

36.2 Diagnostic

Provides tools like ping, traceroute, and nslookup for troubleshooting device issues.

PART III Troubleshooting and Appendices

CHAPTER 37 Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems related to power, access, cellular, internet, WiFi, USB, and UPnP.

APPENDIX A Customer Support

Provides contact information and required details for obtaining Zyxel customer support.

APPENDIX B IPv6

Explains IPv6 addressing, protocols, and configuration concepts for network connectivity.

APPENDIX C Legal Information

Contains copyright, disclaimer, regulatory notices, safety warnings, and national restrictions.

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