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ZyXEL Communications VMG8924-B10A User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
VMG8924-B10A
Dual Band Wireless AC/N VDSL2 VoIP Combo WAN Gigabit IAD
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 6/2013
Copyright © 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Login admin
Password 1234

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ZyXEL Communications VMG8924-B10A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeWireless Router
Wireless Speed300 Mbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
ADSLYes
Power Supply12V DC, 1.5A
WAN Ports1
LAN Ports4
Wireless Standard802.11n
SecurityWPA/WPA2
DSL StandardsADSL2+

Summary

Introducing the Device

1.2 Ways to Manage the Device

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

1.6 The RESET Button

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

The Web Configurator

2.1 Overview

Introduces the web-based management interface and its requirements.

2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator

Details the steps to access the web configurator, including login procedures.

Quick Start

3.2 Quick Start Setup

Guides through the initial setup steps for time zone, Internet, and wireless settings.

Network Map and Status Screens

4.2 The Network Map Screen

Explains how to view the network connection status of the device and its clients.

4.3 The Status Screen

Details how to view the device's status, system resources, and interface information.

Broadband

5.1 Overview

Introduces Broadband screens for configuring Internet access.

5.2 The Broadband Screen

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

5.2.1 Add/Edit Internet Connection

Explains how to add or edit WAN interface settings for Internet access.

Wireless

6.2 The General Screen

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

6.2.3 More Secure (WPA(2)-PSK)

Describes WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security modes for improved data encryption.

6.4 MAC Authentication

Explains how to permit or exclude access based on MAC addresses.

Home Networking

7.2 The LAN Setup Screen

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

7.3 The Static DHCP Screen

Covers assigning static IP addresses to computers based on MAC addresses.

Routing

8.2 The Routing Screen

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

8.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route

Guides on adding or editing static route configurations.

Quality of Service (QoS)

9.1 Overview

Introduces Quality of Service for managing network delay and bandwidth.

9.3 The Quality of Service General Screen

Covers enabling QoS and setting upstream/downstream bandwidth.

9.4 The Queue Setup Screen

Details configuring QoS queue assignments.

9.4.1 Adding a QoS Queue

Guides on adding or editing QoS queue entries.

9.5 The Class Setup Screen

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

9.5.1 Add/Edit QoS Class

Provides steps for configuring QoS class rules based on various criteria.

9.6 The QoS Policer Setup Screen

Covers configuring QoS policers to limit incoming traffic transmission rates.

9.6.1 Add/Edit a QoS Policer

Guides on adding or editing QoS policer configurations.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

10.1 Overview

Introduces NAT concepts and capabilities for IP address translation.

10.2 The Port Forwarding Screen

Details how to forward incoming service requests to local network servers.

10.2.1 Add/Edit Port Forwarding

Guides on adding or editing port forwarding rules for services.

10.3.1 Add New Application

Explains how to create new NAT application rules.

10.4.1 Add/Edit Port Triggering Rule

Guides on creating and configuring port triggering rules.

10.7.1 Add/Edit Address Mapping Rule

Guides on adding or editing address mapping rules.

Dynamic DNS Setup

11.2 The DNS Entry Screen

Details viewing and configuring DNS routes on the device.

11.2.1 Add/Edit DNS Entry

Guides on manually adding or editing DNS name and IP address entries.

11.3 The Dynamic DNS Screen

Covers enabling DDNS and configuring dynamic DNS settings.

Interface Group

12.2 The Interface Group Screen

Details how to manually add LAN interfaces to new groups or auto-add based on DHCP.

12.2.1 Interface Group Configuration

Guides on configuring interface groups, including WAN, LAN, and criteria.

USB Service

13.2 The File Sharing Screen

Details setting up file sharing and managing shared folders on USB devices.

13.2.1 The Add New Share Screen

Guides on creating new shares for users to access USB devices.

13.2.2 The Add New User Screen

Explains how to create user accounts for accessing secured shares.

13.4 Printer Server

Details enabling the device to share a USB printer on the LAN.

13.4.2 The Printer Server Screen

Explains enabling or disabling sharing of a USB printer via the device.

Power Management

14.2 The Power Management Screen

Details manually turning interfaces and LEDs on or off.

14.3 The Auto Switch Off Screen

Covers configuring schedules for automatic interface and LED power control.

14.3.2 The Add/Edit Rule Screen

Explains how to configure a schedule rule for auto switch off.

Firewall

15.1 Overview

Introduces firewall features for protecting the device and network from attacks.

15.2 The Firewall Screen

Details setting the firewall security level and packet direction rules.

15.3 The Protocol Screen

Covers configuring customized services and port numbers in firewall rules.

15.3.1 Add/Edit a Service

Guides on adding or editing customized service rules for firewall ACL configuration.

15.4 The Access Control Screen

Details configuring incoming or outgoing filtering rules for IP traffic.

15.4.1 Add/Edit an ACL Rule

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

15.5 The DoS Screen

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

MAC Filter

16.1 Overview

Introduces MAC filtering for permitting access based on MAC addresses.

16.2 The MAC Filter Screen

Details how to allow or deny wireless and LAN clients access via MAC filtering.

Parental Control

17.1 Overview

Introduces parental control features for blocking web sites and defining access schedules.

17.2 The Parental Control Screen

Details enabling parental control and managing rules and schedules.

17.2.1 Add/Edit a Parental Control Rule

Guides on configuring restricted access schedules and URL filtering.

Scheduler Rule

18.2 The Scheduler Rule Screen

Details viewing, adding, or editing time schedule rules.

18.2.1 Add/Edit a Schedule

Guides on configuring restricted access schedules with days and times.

Certificates

19.3 The Local Certificates Screen

Details viewing and managing device certificates and certification requests.

19.3.1 Create Certificate Request

Guides on generating a certification request for the device.

19.3.2 Load Signed Certificate

Explains how to import a signed certificate into the device.

19.4.2 Import Trusted CA Certificate

Guides on importing trusted CA certificates for authentication.

VPN

20.1 Overview

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

20.2 The IPSec VPN General Screen

Details viewing and managing VPN tunnel policies.

20.3 The IPSec VPN Add/Edit Screen

Guides on adding or editing VPN policies.

Voice

21.3 The SIP Account Screen

Details configuring SIP accounts for outgoing VoIP calls and incoming call matching.

21.3.1 The SIP Account Add/Edit Screen

Guides on configuring SIP accounts and mapping them to phone ports.

21.4 The SIP Service Provider Screen

Covers viewing SIP service provider information and configuring settings.

21.4.1 The SIP Service Provider Add/Edit Screen

Explains adding or editing SIP service provider details.

Log

22.2 The System Log Screen

Details viewing system logs by severity level and category.

22.3 The Security Log Screen

Covers viewing security-related logs by severity level and category.

Traffic Status

23.2 The WAN Status Screen

Details viewing WAN traffic statistics, including bytes sent and received.

23.3 The LAN Status Screen

Covers viewing LAN and WLAN traffic statistics.

VoIP Status

24.1 The VoIP Status Screen

Details viewing VoIP registration, call status, and phone numbers.

ARP Table

25.2 ARP Table Screen

Details viewing IP-to-MAC address mappings in the ARP table.

Routing Table

26.2 The Routing Table Screen

Details viewing IPv4 and IPv6 routing tables.

xDSL Statistics

28.1 The xDSL Statistics Screen

Covers viewing detailed DSL statistics.

3G Statistics

29.2 The 3G Statistics Screen

Details viewing 3G status, service provider, and signal strength.

User Account

30.2 The User Account Screen

Details changing the system password for the admin user account.

Remote Management

31.1 Overview

Introduces remote management controls via Web Configurator.

31.2 The Remote MGMT Screen

Covers configuring services and ports for remote access.

TR-069 Client

32.2 The TR-069 Client Screen

Details configuring the device for management by an Auto Configuration Server (ACS).

TR-064

33.2 The TR-064 Screen

Details activating TR-064 management on the LAN.

SNMP

34.2 The SNMP Screen

Details configuring SNMP agent functionality for network management.

Time Settings

35.2 The Time Screen

Details configuring device time and date based on local time zone.

E-mail Notification

36.2 The Email Notification Screen

Details viewing, removing, and adding mail server information.

36.2.1 Email Notification Edit

Guides on configuring required information for sending email via a mail server.

Logs Setting

37.2 The Log Settings Screen

Details configuring device log settings and immediate alerts.

Firmware Upgrade

38.1 Overview

Explains how to upload new firmware to upgrade device performance.

38.2 The Firmware Screen

Details the process of uploading firmware via HTTP.

Configuration

39.1 Overview

Introduces configuration backup, restore, and factory reset options.

39.2 The Configuration Screen

Details backup configuration to a file and restoring device configurations.

Diagnostic

40.1 Overview

Introduces diagnostic screens for identifying device problems.

40.3 Ping & TraceRoute & NsLookup

Details pinging, tracerouting, and nslookup for testing IP address connectivity.

Troubleshooting

41.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Addresses issues with device power, LED behavior, and hardware connections.

41.2 Device Access and Login

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

41.3 Internet Access

Troubleshoots problems with accessing the Internet via DSL or wireless connections.

Legal Information

Safety Warnings

Lists important safety precautions for product usage and handling.

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