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ZyXEL X-550
TM
XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.1
3/2006
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ZyXEL X-550 1 Introducing the ZyXEL X-550 TM The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless Router is a broadband sharing gateway with a built- in wireless LAN access point, four-port 10/100 Mbps switch that makes it easy for people to set up a small home/office network and share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL) modem, and a USB port enabling Microsoft Windows Connect Now (WCN) technology. Key features of the ZyXEL X-550 include an embedded 802.11g wireless Access Point, support for
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ZyXEL X-550 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Rear Panel WAN Antenna POWER ON/OFF RESET USB Antenna LAN 4 ..1 (WLAN) LABEL DESCRIPTION POWER Connect the barrel type connector of the included *power adaptor to this power socket. *note: please use only the included power adapter to power the X-550 LAN 1-4 Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initial ZyXEL X-550 configuration. These ports are *auto-negotiating and **auto-sensing. *automatic switching to 10 o
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ZyXEL X-550 2.2 Front Panel LEDs LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION PWR Off The ZyXEL X-550 is not receiving power. On The ZyXEL X-550 is powered and ready. Green Blinking The ZyXEL X-550 is resetting to factory defaults. LAN 1- 4 Off No device is connected to the LAN port. On An Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port. Green Blinking The ZyXEL X-550 is sending/receiving data through a specific LAN port. WAN Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed. On The ZyX
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ZyXEL X-550 3 Configuring Your ZyXEL X-550 Choose one of these methods to access and configure the ZyXEL X-550. This Quick Start Guide shows you how to use the web configurator setup wizard only. See your User’s Guide for background information on all ZyXEL X-550 features. 3.1 Accessing Your ZyXEL X-550 For The Very First Time Via Web Configurator 1. Launch your web browser. Enter “192.168.10.1” as the web site address. Web site address 2. A LOGIN screen will pop up asking you for
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ZyXEL X-550 3. You should see the DEVICE INFO screen displaying the current device information (such as the firmware version and WAN IP address, etc.). 3.2 Wizard Setup Click BASIC > START on the navigation panel to configure the X-550 using the wizard screens. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin a series of screens to help you configure your ZyXEL X-550 Internet connection. Click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard to begin a series of screens to help you configur
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ZyXEL X-550 Use the following buttons to navigate the Wizard: Cancel Click Cancel in any wizard screen to return to the main WIZARD screen. All unsaved custom settings will be lost. Next Click Next to continue to the next screen. Previous Click Previous to return to the last screen. No configuration changes will be saved to the ZyXEL X-550 until you go through the entire setup process and click Finish. 3.2.1 Internet Connection Setup Wizard The wizard consists of a series of screens t
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ZyXEL X-550 Please select the time zone at which you are currently located. For example: If you are located in California, then you would select (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US/Canada), Tijuana. Click Next to continue. The following steps describe how to use the ZyXEL Installation Wizard in regards to the type of Internet connection you might have. Please read all of the Quick Start Guide and choose the appropriate method of installation before continuing. 2. Selecting Your Interne
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ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Connection If you have an ISP that uses DHCP, then please select the Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Connection bubble. Click Next to continue. Click on the button Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to make a copy of the MAC address currently used on your computer to connect to your ISP onto the ZyXEL X-550. If a Host Name is necessary to connect as well, please write It in the Host Name field now. If you do not know if you require
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ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up Username/Password (PPPoE) Connection If your ISP require you to use a PPPoE type of connection, please click on the Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) bubble. Click Next to continue. Type in the User Name & Password, provided by your ISP. Configure the Service Name field when required by your ISP with the information given. Click Next to continue. Congratulations! You can now click Connect to save the settings you have just configured an
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ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up Static IP Address Connection If your ISP require you to use a static IP, please click on the Static IP Address Connection bubble. Click Next to continue. Type in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Address provided by your ISP in the available fields. If you have any questions in regards to what IP address to fill in to the fields, please obtain that information from your Internet Service Provider.
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ZyXEL X-550 3.2.2 Wireless Security Setup Wizard Begin by clicking on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button. Type a unique name in Wireless Network Name (SSID) to identify your wireless LAN. Click Next to continue. If your wireless adapters on your client devices support WPA2*, select the bubble Best. If your wireless adapters on your client devices support WPA, select the bubble Better. If your wireless adapters on your client devices do NOT suppor
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ZyXEL X-550 Type in a 8 to 63 character password which will be used to secure your ZyXEL X-550 from outside intrusion. Click Next to continue. Congratulations! You have just setup Wireless Security measure that will prevent and/or hinder outsiders from intruding into your network! The screen shown is only an example. Yours might differ slightly. Verify your settings and click Save to save the changes. 12
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ZyXEL X-550 3.3 Setup a Wireless Connection using Windows Connect Now Windows Connect Now is a new feature released by Microsoft in their update to Windows XP, Service Pack 2. With Windows Connect Now, you can wireless connect devices without any hassle whatsoever. To take advantage of this please make sure you have the following available and on-hand: • USB Flash Drive with at least 300K of available memory • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed computer When you ar
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ZyXEL X-550 Click Next to continue. If at this time you have not created a wireless network, please choose: Set up a new wireless network. If you already have your wireless network setup and would like to add more devices onto the network, please choose Add new computers or devices to the “name of your network” network. As you can see in the diagram, the network we currently have setup is named XtremeMIMO Click Next to continue. To create a new wireless network, please
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ZyXEL X-550 name for your wireless network” and proceed to the step of “How do you want to set up your network?”. Add a new network name in Network Name (SSID) field. Next choose for Windows to Automatically assign a network key. Finally make sure that the checkbox for Use WPA encryption instead of WEP is checked before proceeding further. Click Next to continue. Choose Use a USB flash drive. Click Next to continue. 15
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ZyXEL X-550 Make sure your USB flash drive is installed and your computer has recognized the USB drive. Then click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions provided and when ready, click Next to continue. 1. Plug the flash drive into your wireless access point. Many devices will blink their lights three times when the transfer is complete; otherwise wait 30 seconds. 2. Plug the flash drive into each computer or device you want to add to your network. 3. Plug the fl
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ZyXEL X-550 Congratulations! You are now operating in a secure environment. 3.4 Test Your Internet Connection Launch your web browser and navigate to www.us.zyxel.com. You don’t need a dial-up program such as Dial Up Networking. Internet access is just the beginning. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the complete range of ZyXEL X-550 features. 17
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ZyXEL X-550 4 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the LEDs turn Make sure that you have the correct power adapter connected to the ZyXEL X-550 and on when you turn on the plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check all cable connections. ZyXEL X-550. If the LEDs still do not turn on, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact ZyXEL. Cannot access the Check the cable connection between the ZyXEL X-550 and your computer or hub. Refer to ZyXEL X-5
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ZyXEL X-550 5 Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. • Serial number for your specific product • Warranty Information • Date that you received or purchased your device • Brief description of the problem including any steps that you have taken. SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE support@zyxel.com +1-800-978-7222 www.us.zyxel.com 19
