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ZyXEL Communications X-550 manual

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  • Page 1

    ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO TM 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router Quick Start Guide Version 1.1 3/2006[...]

  • Page 2

    ZyXEL X-550 1 1 Introducing the ZyXEL X-550 The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO TM 802.11g Wireless Router is a broadband sharing gateway with a built- in wireless LAN access point, four-por t 10/100 Mbps switc h that makes it eas y for people to set up a s mall home/office network and s hare Internet ac cess via a broadband (cable/D SL) modem, and a USB po[...]

  • Page 3

    ZyXEL X-550 2 Hardware Inst allation 2.1 Rear Panel ON/OFF (WLAN) USB RESET WAN Antenna Antenna LAN 4 ..1 POWER 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 c onnect at least one com[...]

  • Page 4

    ZyXEL X-550 2.2 Front Panel LEDs LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Off The ZyXEL X-550 is not receiving power. On The ZyXEL X-550 is powered and ready. PWR Green Blinking The ZyXEL X-550 is resetting to factory defaults. Off No device is connected to the LAN port. On An Ethernet device is connected to the LAN port. LAN 1- 4 Green Blinking The ZyXEL X-55[...]

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    ZyXEL X-550 3 Configuring Y our ZyXEL X-550 Choose one of these methods to acce ss and configure the Zy XEL X-550. Th is Quick S tar t Guide shows y o u ho w to use the web configurator setup wizard only . See your User’s Guide for background informatio n on all ZyXEL X-550 fea tures. 3.1 Accessing Y our ZyXEL X-550 For The V ery First T ime Via [...]

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    ZyXEL X-550 3. You should see the DEVICE INFO sc reen displaying th e current de vice inform ation (such as the firmware versi on and WAN I P address, etc.). 3.2 Wizard Setup Click BASIC > START on the navigation panel to confi gure the X-5 50 using t he wizard screens.  Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin a series of scree[...]

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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 sav ed to the ZyXE L X-550 until [...]

  • Page 8

    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 Ti me (US/Canada), Tijuana. Click Next to continue. The following step s describe ho w to use the ZyXEL Inst allation Wizard in regards to the type of Interne t conne ction you might ha[...]

  • Page 9

    ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Connection If you have an ISP that uses DHCP, then please select the Dyn am ic I P Address (DHCP) Connec tion bubble. Click Next to continue. Click on the button Clone Your PC’s MAC A ddress to make a copy of the MAC address currently used on your computer to connect to your ISP onto the ZyXEL X-[...]

  • Page 10

    ZyXEL X-550 Setting Up Username/Pass word (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 informatio[...]

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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, Gatewa y Address, Primary DNS Address and Secondar y DNS Address provided by your ISP in the available fields. If you have an y ques tio[...]

  • Page 12

    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 c[...]

  • Page 13

    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 show n is only an example. Y ours might differ slightly .[...]

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    ZyXEL X-550 3.3 Setup a Wireless Connecti on using Windows Connect Now Windows Conn ect 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 w ithout any hassle whatsoever. To take advantage of this please make sure you have the following available and o[...]

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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 w ireless netw ork . If you already have your wireless network setup and would like to add more devices onto the network, please choose Add new comput ers or devices to the “ name of your network ” network. As you can see in [...]

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    ZyXEL X-550 name for your wireless net work” and proceed to the ste p of “How do you want to set up your net w ork?”. Add a new network name in Network Nam e (SSID) field. Next choose for Windows to Automatically assign a netw ork key . Finally make sure that the checkbox for Use WPA encryption instead of WEP is checked before proceeding furt[...]

  • Page 17

    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 w ill blink their lights three times when the transfer is comple[...]

  • Page 18

    ZyXEL X-550 Congratulations! You are now operating in a secure environment. 3.4 T est Y our Internet Connection Launch your web browser and naviga te to ww w.us.zyxel.com . You don’t need a dial -up program such as Dial Up Networking. Internet access is just the begi nni ng. Refer to the User’s Guide for m ore detailed information on the comple[...]

  • Page 19

    ZyXEL X-550 18 4 T roubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the LEDs turn on when you turn on the ZyXEL X-550. Make sure that you have the correct power adapter connected to the Z yXEL X-550 and plugged in to an appropriate power s ource. Check all cable connections. If the LEDs still do not turn on, you may have a hardware problem. In this[...]

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    ZyXEL X-550 19 5 Customer Support Please have th e following i nformation re ady when you contact custom er support. • Serial number for your specific product • Warranty Information • Date that you received or purchased your device • Brief description of t he problem including a ny steps that y ou have ta ken. SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB S[...]