ZyXEL Communications VMG1312 User Manual

Router Quick Start Guide ZyXEL VMG1312
Switch
router on.
Power
light
flashes
then goes
steady
Plug in the
supplied
power
cable
Connect
computers or
your own
network to one
of the 4 ports)
Connect DSL port
to the phone
socket via a
splitter (optional)
and the supplied
'grey' cable. DSL
light should go
orange or green
2 3
DSL ETHERNET
USB POWER
4 3 2 1
ON/OFF
4
The router will be
sent its
configuration
once it has logged
in for the first
time, wait a few
minutes...
5
See your
Infopack for
further details,
such as WiFi
password etc.
6
Plugging in:
Further information on our Support Site: https://support.aa.net.uk/VMG1312
TL;DR: If you read only one thing...
know that the router will get its configuration when it first logs in
1
Other Configurations
FTTC/FTTP with an
Openreach supplied modem
In most cases, once the ZyXEL has logged in for the first time, it will be configured in the correct way for your service –
the card on the base of the router will also describe your specific configuration and how it needs to be connected. The
configuration of the router can be modified via the Control Pages or feel free to talk to staff for further help or
information.
The details above describe the most common configuration for this router – where you are simply connecting the
ZyXEL router to your phone line and using its built in wifi and network ports for your Internet access.
There are situations where the ZyXEL is configured in a different way. For example, plugged in to an Openreach
supplied modem (such as the case of all FTTP lines and FTTC lines that were installed before June 2015).
Alternatively, you may have your own PPPoE router (eg a FireBrick) and you want to use the ZyXEL as a simple
'modem bridge' between your phone line and your own router. See below for further information regarding these two
cases:
Bridge Modem,
Using your own PPPoE router
Connect DSL port
to the phone
socket via a
splitter (optional)
and the supplied
'grey' cable
1
Connexct your own
PPPoE router to one
of the other ports,
the rest of your LAN
then connects to
your router
2
Port 4 becomes
the 'WAN' port.
Connect port 4 to
the Openreach
modem
The DSL port
won't be used if
you have an
Openreach
supplied modem
2
1
Connect your
computers or
exiting
network to
ports 1,2 & 3
3
4
3 2 1

ZyXEL Communications VMG1312 Specifications

General

Model	VMG1312
Type	Wireless Router
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Wireless Data Rates	Up to 300 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
Firewall	NAT, SPI
QoS	Yes
VPN pass-through	Yes
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
WAN Ports	1
USB Ports	1
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Antennas	2
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C

Summary

Router Quick Start Guide

Plugging In and Initial Setup

Connect DSL, Ethernet, and power, then switch on for initial configuration.

Alternative Configurations

Details for using the router in Bridge Modem or FTTC/FTTP setups.

LED Status Indicators

Understanding LED Lights

Explanation of the status lights for Power, Ethernet, DSL, and Internet.

Troubleshooting and Support

Help! It's Not Working

Guidance on common issues like no sync, configuration, and factory reset.

Accessing Control Pages

Information on how to access and manage router settings via Control Pages.