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ZyXEL Communications VMG3925-B10A User Manual

ZyXEL Communications VMG3925-B10A
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
VMG3925-B10A
Dual Band Wireless AC/N VDSL2 VoIP Combo WAN Gigabit
Gateway with USB
Version 5.11
Edition 1, 11/2015
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1
User Name admin, user
Password 1234, user

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ZyXEL Communications VMG3925-B10A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeWireless Router
Wireless Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
LAN Interface4 x RJ-45
DSL StandardVDSL2
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Wireless Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ports2 x USB
DSL StandardsITU-T G.993.2
Security FeaturesWPA2, Firewall, VPN
Storage Temperature-30°C to 70°C
Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Summary

Part I: User's Guide

Chapter 1: Introducing the VMG

General introduction to the VMG router's capabilities and functions.

1.1 Overview

General introduction to the VMG router's capabilities and functions.

1.5 LEDs (Lights)

Describes the function and status of each LED indicator on the VMG device.

1.6 The RESET Button

Explains how to reset the VMG to factory default settings using the reset button.

Chapter 2: The Web Configurator

2.1 Overview

Introduction to the HTML-based management interface for VMG setup and management.

2.2 Web Configurator Layout

Details the different parts of the VMG web configurator interface, including title bar and main window.

2.2.3 Navigation Panel

Describes the menu items on the navigation panel used to configure VMG features.

Chapter 3: Quick Start

3.1 Overview

Outlines the quick start screens for configuring VMG time zone, Internet, and wireless settings.

3.2 Quick Start Setup

Step-by-step guide for the quick start wizard to set up the VMG's basic configurations.

Chapter 4: Tutorials

4.2 Setting Up an ADSL PPPoE Connection

Tutorial on configuring an ADSL Internet connection using the Web Configurator.

4.3 Setting Up a Secure Wireless Network

Guide on configuring wireless network settings for secure access using WPA2-PSK.

4.7 Access the VMG Using DDNS

Explains how to access the VMG using Dynamic DNS services for dynamic IP addresses.

Part II: Technical Reference

Chapter 5: Network Map and Status Screens

Introduction to viewing network connection status of the VMG and connected clients.

5.3 The Status Screen

Details how to view the VMG's status, system resources, and interfaces.

Chapter 6: Broadband

6.1 Overview

Discusses VMG Broadband screens for configuring Internet access.

6.2 The Broadband Screen

Describes how to change VMG Internet access settings and view configured WAN services.

6.5 The 802.1x Screen

Explains how to view and configure 802.1X authentication settings for broadband.

Chapter 7: Wireless

7.1 Overview

Describes the VMG's Network Setting > Wireless screens for setting up wireless connection.

7.2 The General Screen

Covers enabling Wireless LAN, entering SSID, and selecting wireless security mode.

7.5 The WPS Screen

Details configuring WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) on the VMG for quick wireless setup.

7.10 Wireless Network Overview

Provides definitions of terms and concepts related to wireless networks.

Chapter 8: Home Networking

8.1 Overview

Introduces Local Area Network (LAN) and configuring LAN DHCP server and IP addresses.

8.2 The LAN Setup Screen

Explains how to set the Local Area Network IP address and subnet mask of the VMG.

8.4 The UPnP Screen

Describes how to configure UPnP settings on the VMG for device discovery and network traversal.

Chapter 9: Routing

9.1 Overview

Explains how the VMG uses the default gateway and static routes for outbound traffic.

9.2 The Routing Screen

Covers viewing and configuring static route rules on the VMG.

9.4 The Policy Route Screen

Details configuring routing policies to override default routing behavior.

Chapter 10: Quality of Service (QoS)

10.1 Overview

Defines Quality of Service (QoS) for delivering data with minimum delay and controlling bandwidth usage.

10.3 The Quality of Service General Screen

Covers enabling/disabling QoS and setting upstream bandwidth.

10.5 The Classification Setup Screen

Explains how to add, edit, or delete QoS classifiers to group traffic.

Chapter 11: Network Address Translation (NAT)

11.1 Overview

Discusses configuring NAT on the VMG for translating IP addresses.

11.2 The Port Forwarding Screen

Guide on configuring forward incoming service requests to local network servers.

11.5 The DMZ Screen

Allows configuring a default server for unmatched incoming packets.

Chapter 12: DNS Setup

12.1 Overview

Explains DNS for mapping domain names to IP addresses and vice versa.

12.3 The Dynamic DNS Screen

Details configuring Dynamic DNS settings for accessing the VMG with a domain name.

Chapter 13: IGMP/MLD

13.1 Overview

Introduces IGMP/MLD group settings for multicast traffic.

13.2 The IGMP/MLD Screen

Explains how to configure multicast groups the VMG has joined.

Chapter 14: VLAN Group

14.1 Overview

Explains Virtual LAN IDs for identifying different traffic types over the same physical link.

14.2 The Vlan Group Screen

Describes how to group separate VLAN groups to be treated as one.

Chapter 15: Interface Group

15.1 Overview

Discusses creating interface groups to assign IP addresses in different domains.

15.2 The Interface Group Screen

Covers manually adding LAN interfaces to groups or automatic addition via DHCP Vendor ID.

Chapter 16: USB Service

16.1 Overview

Explains sharing files on a USB device connected to the VMG with network users.

16.2 The File Sharing Screen

Details how to set up file sharing through the VMG for LAN users.

16.3 The Media Server Screen

Covers enabling the VMG as a DLNA-compliant media server for network playback.

Chapter 17: Firewall

17.1 Overview

Covers enabling and configuring VMG security settings using the firewall.

17.2 The Firewall Screen

Explains how to set the security level of the firewall and group rules by packet direction.

17.5 The DoS Screen

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

Chapter 18: MAC Filter

18.1 Overview

Explains configuring VMG to permit access based on MAC addresses.

18.2 The MAC Filter Screen

Details allowing wireless and LAN clients access to the VMG using MAC filtering.

Chapter 19: Parental Control

19.1 Overview

Allows blocking websites by URL and defining time periods for parental control.

19.2 The Parental Control Screen

Covers enabling parental control, viewing rules, and configuring restricted access schedules.

Chapter 20: Scheduler Rule

20.1 Overview

Explains defining time periods and days for scheduled rules of VMG features.

20.2 The Scheduler Rule Screen

Details viewing, adding, or editing time schedule rules.

Chapter 21: Certificates

21.1 Overview

Explains using certificates for user authentication based on public-private key pairs.

21.3 The Local Certificates Screen

Covers generating certificate requests and importing VMG's CA-signed certificates.

21.4 The Trusted CA Screen

Explains managing trusted Certification Authorities (CAs) for certificate validation.

Chapter 22: Log

22.1 Overview

Explains configuring where VMG sends logs and displaying logs or sending alerts via email.

22.2 The System Log Screen

Details how to view system logs, filtering by severity and category.

22.3 The Security Log Screen

Guides on viewing security-related logs based on selected categories.

Chapter 23: Traffic Status

23.1 Overview

Guides on viewing network traffic status and statistics of WAN, LAN, and NAT.

23.3 The LAN Status Screen

Shows how to view LAN traffic statistics for connected interfaces.

Chapter 24: ARP Table

24.1 Overview

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

24.2 ARP Table Screen

Describes how to view IP-to-MAC address mappings.

Chapter 25: Routing Table

25.1 Overview

Explains routing based on destination address to forward packets via the shortest path.

25.2 The Routing Table Screen

Covers viewing and understanding the VMG's routing table entries.

Chapter 26: Multicast Status

26.1 Overview

Guides on viewing IGMP/MLD group status and traffic statistics.

26.2 The IGMP Status Screen

Details how to view the current list of multicast groups the VMG has joined.

Chapter 27: xDSL Statistics

27.1 The xDSL Statistics Screen

Provides instructions for viewing detailed DSL statistics.

Chapter 28: 3G Statistics

28.1 Overview

Guides on viewing 3G Internet connection status.

28.2 The 3G Statistics Screen

Explains how to view 3G status when a dongle is inserted.

Chapter 29: System

29.1 Overview

Allows naming the VMG (Host) and assigning an associated domain name.

29.2 The System Screen

Covers configuring the VMG's hostname and domain name for identification.

Chapter 30: User Account

30.1 Overview

Explains viewing and configuring settings for "admin" and other user accounts.

30.2 The User Account Screen

Details managing user accounts, including retry times and lock periods.

Chapter 31: Remote Management

31.1 Overview

Controls remote management access through interfaces and services.

31.2 The Remote MGMT Screen

Configures which interfaces and services can access the VMG remotely.

31.3 The Trust Domain Screen

Lists public IP addresses allowed to access the VMG via configured services.

Chapter 32: SNMP

32.1 Overview

Explains configuring SNMP settings for network management.

32.2 The SNMP Screen

Covers configuring SNMP agent, community strings, system name, and trap destinations.

Chapter 33: Time Settings

33.1 Overview

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

33.2 The Time Screen

Details changing VMG time and date based on local time zone and daylight saving.

Chapter 34: E-mail Notification

34.1 Overview

Explains sending reports, logs, or notifications via e-mail.

34.2 The E-mail Notification Screen

Covers viewing, removing, and adding mail server information for notifications.

Chapter 35: Log Setting

35.1 Overview

Configures where VMG sends logs and which logs/alerts are recorded.

35.2 The Log Settings Screen

Details syslog settings, e-mail log settings, and alarm intervals.

Chapter 36: Firmware Upgrade

36.1 Overview

Explains how to upload new firmware to the VMG.

36.2 The Firmware Screen

Covers the process of upgrading device firmware via HTTP.

Chapter 37: Backup Restore

37.1 Overview

Allows backing up and restoring device configurations or resetting to factory defaults.

37.2 The Backup Restore Screen

Provides information on factory defaults, backup, and restore configuration.

37.3 The Reboot Screen

Explains how to reboot the VMG remotely without turning off the power.

Chapter 38: Diagnostic

38.1 Overview

Screens to help identify problems with the VMG.

38.3 Ping & TraceRoute & NsLookup

Utility to ping, traceroute, or nslookup an IP address for connection testing.

38.5 OAM Ping

Performs OAM loopback tests to check virtual path or channel availability.

Chapter 39: Troubleshooting

39.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Addresses issues related to device power, connections, and LED behavior.

39.2 VMG Access and Login

Provides solutions for forgotten IP addresses or passwords, and login screen access issues.

39.3 Internet Access

Troubleshoots problems related to accessing the Internet via DSL, Ethernet, or 3G connections.

39.4 Wireless Internet Access

Addresses factors causing intermittent or unstable wireless connections and interference.

Part III: Appendices

Appendix A: Customer Support

Appendix B: Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Topologies

Discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.

Wireless Security Overview

Explains wireless security methods like data encryption and client authentication.

Types of EAP Authentication

Details popular EAP authentication types such as EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS.

Appendix C: IPv6

Overview

Introduces IPv6 features, IP address size, and enhancements.

IPv6 Addressing

Details the format and abbreviation rules for IPv6 addresses.

Appendix D: Services

Appendix E: Legal Information

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