ZyXEL Communications P-600 Series User Manual

Procedure to install a bitstream Zyxel modem.
1. Open the box and remove it’s contents. This includes the following items;
a. 1 * Zyxel P-600 series modem
b. 1 * Power supply
c. 1 * telephone cable (grey)
d. 1 * Network cable (yellow)
e. 3 * DSL line filters
f. 1 * CD
g. 1 * quick start guide
h. 1 * Magnet user manual
2. Plug one end of the grey telephone cable into the Modem DSL port and the other
end into the DSL/HPN port of the DSL line filter.
3. Plug the DSL line filter into the primary telephone socket in your home.
4. Plug the network cable into any of the 4 Ethernet ports on the modem and the
other end of the cable into the network card of your PC.
5. Plug the power cable into the power port on the back of the modem. Plug the
power supply into a power socket, ensuring that if the power socket has a switch,
that it is in the on position.
6. Press the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
7. Allow the Modem approx 60 seconds to boot. You will know the modem has
booted fully when you see the following lights lit on the modem;
a. Power
b. WLAN
c. DSL
d. Ethernet Port (whichever Light corresponds to the position of the Network
cable)
8. Open Internet explorer on your PC
9. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar of your Internet browser, the following
screen will appear;

ZyXEL Communications P-600 Series Specifications

General

Category	Modem
Manufacturer	ZyXEL Communications
WAN Interface	RJ-11
LAN Interface	RJ-45
Firewall	Yes
Protocols	PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA
Dimensions	181 x 127 x 36 mm
Weight	300 g

Summary

Zyxel Modem Installation and Setup

Unpack Modem and Accessories

Lists all items included in the Zyxel modem package: modem, power supply, telephone cable, network cable, and DSL line filters.

Connect DSL Line

Connects the grey telephone cable from the DSL line filter to the modem's DSL port and the filter to the primary telephone socket.

Connect to Computer and Power

Connects the yellow network cable to the modem and PC, then plugs in the power supply and turns on the modem.

Verify Modem Boot Status

Confirms the modem has booted by checking for lit Power, WLAN, DSL, and Ethernet indicator lights.

Access Modem Configuration

Opens Internet Explorer and navigates to the modem's IP address (http://192.168.1.1) to access the configuration interface.

Enter Default Password

Enters the default modem password '1234' to log in to the router's configuration interface.

Configure Internet Access

Enters the ISP-provided username and password for internet access and confirms the successful connection.

Zyxel Modem Security Configuration

Change Router Password

Prompts to change the default router configuration password for network security.

Set Up Wireless Security

Guides through configuring wireless security by setting SSID, security mode (WEP), and passphrase for encryption.