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ZyXEL Communications VMG1312-B10B Series User Manual

ZyXEL Communications VMG1312-B10B Series
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
VMG1312-B10B and VMG1312-
B30B Series
Wireless N VDSL2 4-port Gateway with USB
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 11/2013
Copyright © 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Login admin
Password 1234

Table of Contents

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ZyXEL Communications VMG1312-B10B Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeGateway
ManufacturerZyXEL Communications
ModelVMG1312-B10B Series
LAN InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet Ports4
Wireless Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Maximum Wireless Data Rate300 Mbps
Weight0.4 kg
NATYes
Wi-Fi Standards802.11b/g/n
VoIP Ports2
Power Supply12V DC, 1A
TypeADSL/VDSL Router
WAN InterfaceVDSL2
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
VDSL2 Profile17a, 30a
DSL StandardsG.993.2, G.992.5

Summary

Introducing the Device

Overview

Provides a general overview of the wireless VDSL router and its capabilities.

Ways to Manage the Device

Describes the methods available for managing the device, such as Web Configurator and TR-069.

Applications for the Device

Details the various uses and applications for which the device is well-suited.

Device’s USB Support

Explains the functionality of the device's USB port for file sharing and media server features.

LEDs (Lights)

Describes the status and meaning of the various LEDs on the device.

The RESET Button

Explains how to use the reset button to restore factory default settings.

The Web Configurator

Overview

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

Accessing the Web Configurator

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the web configurator.

Web Configurator Layout

Describes the main parts of the web configurator interface: title bar, main window, and navigation panel.

Tutorials

Overview

Introduces the chapter's content, which covers various features of the device.

Setting Up an ADSL PPPoE Connection

Guides users through the process of setting up an Internet connection using ADSL PPPoE.

Setting Up a Secure Wireless Network

Explains how to configure wireless network settings for a secure connection.

Using WPS

Details the steps for setting up a wireless network connection using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Configuring QoS Queue and Class Setup

Provides instructions on configuring Quality of Service (QoS) queues and class setups.

Broadband

Overview

Discusses the device's Broadband screens for configuring Internet access.

What You Need to Know

Explains key terms and concepts related to Broadband connections.

The Broadband Screen

Describes how to change the device's Internet access settings via the Broadband screen.

Add/Edit Internet Connection

Guides users on adding or editing WAN connection configurations.

The 3G Backup Screen

Explains how to configure 3G settings for WAN or backup connectivity.

Wireless

Overview

Introduces the chapter on setting up the device's wireless connection.

The General Screen

Details how to enable Wireless LAN, set SSID, and select security mode.

MAC Authentication

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

The WPS Screen

Provides instructions on configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure wireless networks.

Wireless Security Overview

Discusses the importance of wireless security and various security standards.

Home Networking

Overview

Introduces Local Area Network (LAN) concepts and configuration.

The LAN Setup Screen

Details how to set the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings.

The Static DHCP Screen

Explains how to assign static IP addresses to specific computers based on MAC addresses.

The UPnP Screen

Covers the configuration of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) settings on the device.

Routing

Overview

Explains how the device uses default gateways and static routes for outbound traffic.

The Routing Screen

Describes how to view and configure static route rules on the device.

Add/Edit Static Route

Provides instructions for adding or editing static route entries.

The Policy Forwarding Screen

Explains policy-based routing to override default routing behavior.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Overview

Defines Quality of Service (QoS) and its role in network performance.

What You Need to Know

Explains QoS concepts like QoS versus CoS, Tagging and Marking, and Traffic Shaping.

The Quality of Service General Screen

Covers enabling/disabling QoS and setting upstream bandwidth.

The Queue Setup Screen

Guides users on configuring QoS queue assignments.

Add/Edit QoS Class

Details how to add or edit QoS classifiers to group traffic flows.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Overview

Introduces Network Address Translation (NAT) and its functions.

The Port Forwarding Screen

Explains how to configure port forwarding for incoming service requests.

Add/Edit Port Forwarding

Provides steps to add or edit port forwarding rules.

The Applications Screen

Summarizes NAT applications and allows creation/removal of rules.

The DMZ Screen

Details how to configure a default server for handling traffic to unspecified ports.

Dynamic DNS Setup

Overview

Explains DNS and Dynamic DNS for updating IP addresses with domain names.

The DNS Entry Screen

Allows viewing and configuring DNS routes on the device.

Add/Edit DNS Entry

Provides steps to manually add or edit DNS name and IP address entries.

The Dynamic DNS Screen

Covers changing the device's DDNS settings.

Interface Group

Overview

Explains creating interface groups for different network domains.

The Interface Group Screen

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

Interface Group Configuration

Guides users on creating new interface groups with WAN and LAN associations.

USB Service

Overview

Introduces USB port features for file sharing, media server, and printer server.

The File Sharing Screen

Explains how to enable file sharing server for USB devices.

Before You Begin

Details prerequisites for setting up file sharing, including device connection.

The Media Server Screen

Covers enabling the media server feature for DLNA-compliant clients.

The Printer Server Screen

Explains how to enable sharing of a USB printer via the device.

Firewall

Overview

Explains how to enable and configure the device's firewall for security.

What You Can Do in this Chapter

Outlines the firewall configuration options available in this chapter.

The Firewall Screen

Describes how to set the security level of the firewall.

Add/Edit a Service

Guides users on adding customized service rules for firewall ACL configuration.

Add/Edit an ACL Rule

Explains how to add or edit Access Control List (ACL) rules for filtering traffic.

The DoS Screen

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

MAC Filter

Overview

Explains how to permit or deny client access based on MAC addresses.

The MAC Filter Screen

Describes the interface for allowing or denying wireless and LAN clients access.

Parental Control

Overview

Introduces blocking websites by URL and defining time periods for control.

The Parental Control Screen

Allows enabling parental control and viewing rules and schedules.

Add/Edit a Parental Control Rule

Guides configuration of restricted access schedules and URL filtering.

Scheduler Rule

Overview

Explains defining time periods and days for scheduled rules.

The Scheduler Rule Screen

Allows viewing, adding, or editing time schedule rules.

Add/Edit a Schedule

Guides the configuration of restricted access schedules.

Certificates

Overview

Explains the use of certificates for user authentication.

The Local Certificates Screen

Provides a summary list of certificates and certification requests.

Create Certificate Request

Guides the generation of a certification request for the device.

The Trusted CA Screen

Allows saving certificates of trusted certification authorities.

VPN

Overview

Introduces Virtual Private Network (VPN) and IPSec for secure communication.

IPSec VPN

Explains how to view and manage VPN tunnel policies.

IPSec VPN: Add

Provides settings to add or edit VPN policies.

IPSec Architecture

Details the overall architecture and algorithms used in IPSec VPN.

Log

Overview

Explains how to choose log categories and display logs.

The System Log Screen

Allows viewing system logs and filtering them by level and category.

The Security Log Screen

Provides access to security-related logs and filtering options.

Traffic Status

Overview

Introduces screens for viewing network traffic status and statistics.

The WAN Status Screen

Displays WAN traffic statistics, including sent and received packets.

The LAN Status Screen

Shows LAN traffic statistics for each interface.

The NAT Status Screen

Displays NAT statistics for currently connected hosts.

ARP Table

Overview

Explains Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) for mapping IP to MAC addresses.

ARP Table Screen

Allows viewing IP-to-MAC address mappings.

Routing Table

Overview

Explains how the device routes packets based on destination address.

The Routing Table Screen

Displays and allows configuration of the device's routing table.

IGMP Status

Overview

Introduces IGMP status and traffic statistics screens.

The IGMP Group Status Screen

Shows the current list of multicast groups the device has joined.

xDSL Statistics

The xDSL Statistics Screen

Provides detailed statistics for the DSL connection.

User Account

Overview

Explains how to change the user account password.

The User Account Screen

Allows changing the password for the user account used to log in.

Remote Management

Overview

Introduces managing the device remotely via LAN, WAN, or Trust Domain.

The Remote MGMT Screen

Configures which interfaces and services can be used for device management.

TR-069 Client

Overview

Explains TR-069 auto-configuration settings for CPE management.

The TR-069 Client Screen

Details configuring the device to be managed by an Auto Configuration Server (ACS).

Time Settings

Overview

Covers configuring system settings like time, password, and domain name.

The Time Screen

Allows changing the device's time and date based on local time zone.

Logs Setting

Overview

Explains configuring where the device sends logs and alerts.

The Log Settings Screen

Covers setting up syslog and email notification for logs and alerts.

Example E-mail Log

Provides an example of an email log sent by the device.

Firmware Upgrade

Overview

Explains how to upload new firmware to upgrade the device's performance.

The Firmware Screen

Details the process of uploading new firmware using HTTP.

Configuration

Overview

Explains how to backup, restore, and reset device configurations.

The Configuration Screen

Provides access to factory defaults, backup, and restore functions.

The Reboot Screen

Allows remotely rebooting the device without turning off the power.

Diagnostic

Overview

Introduces diagnostic screens to help identify device problems.

What You Need to Know

Explains concepts like CFM, loopback tests, and link trace tests.

Ping & TraceRoute & NsLookup

Allows pinging, tracerouting, or nslooking up an IP address.

802.1ag

Details how to perform Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) actions.

Troubleshooting

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Troubleshooting steps for power issues, hardware connections, and LED behavior.

Device Access and Login

Addresses issues related to forgetting IP address or password, and login screen access.

Internet Access

Provides solutions for problems related to accessing the Internet.

Wireless Internet Access

Discusses factors causing unstable wireless connections and how to solve them.

APPENDIX B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address

Windows 95/98/Me

Instructions for configuring IP settings in Windows 95/98/Me.

Windows 2000/NT/XP

Step-by-step guide for setting up IP addresses in Windows 2000/NT/XP.

Windows Vista

Instructions for configuring network settings in Windows Vista.

Macintosh OS 8/9

Guide for setting up TCP/IP properties on Macintosh OS 8/9.

Macintosh OS X

Instructions for configuring network settings on Macintosh OS X.

Linux

Details TCP/IP configuration settings in Red Hat Linux 9.0 (KDE).

APPENDIX C IP Addresses and Subnetting

Introduction to IP Addresses

Explains the structure and identification of IP addresses.

Subnet Masks

Defines subnet masks and their role in determining network and host IDs.

Network Size

Explains how network size is determined by network number bits.

Subnetting

Demonstrates how to divide a network into multiple sub-networks using subnetting.

APPENDIX D Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions

Internet Explorer Pop-up Blockers

Instructions for disabling pop-up blockers or creating exceptions in Internet Explorer.

JavaScripts

Guidance on ensuring JavaScripts are allowed for proper web configurator display.

Java Permissions

Instructions for managing Java permissions in Internet Explorer.

APPENDIX E Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Topologies

Discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.

Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration

Explains setting up a simple independent WLAN connecting computers.

BSS

Defines a Basic Service Set (BSS) and intra-BSS traffic behavior.

Wireless Security Overview

Highlights the importance of wireless security and available methods.

APPENDIX F IPv6

Overview

Introduces IPv6, its enhanced IP address size, and features.

IPv6 Addressing

Explains the format and abbreviation rules for IPv6 addresses.

Prefix and Prefix Length

Describes how IPv6 uses address prefixes and prefix lengths for network identification.

APPENDIX G Services

Services

Lists commonly used services with their associated protocols and port numbers.

APPENDIX H Legal Information

Copyright

Provides copyright information for the publication.

Disclaimer

States ZyXEL's liability regarding product application and software.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

Details FCC compliance and interference statement for the device.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

Provides FCC RF exposure compliance requirements and safety recommendations.

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the ZyXEL limited warranty.

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