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First, set your computer to use a static IP address in the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254

range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This ensures that your computer can

communicate with your ZyXEL Device. See your User’s Guide for information on setting up

your computer’s IP address.

2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator

" Even though you can connect to the ZyXEL Device wirelessly, it is

recommended that you connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for

initial configuration.

1 Launch your web browser. Enter

192.168.1.2 (the ZyXEL Device’s

default IP address) as the address.

V If you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses

and subnet masks of the ZyXEL Device and the computer are in the same

IP address range (see Section 2.1).

2 Click Login (the default password

1234 is already entered).

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3 Change the login password by

entering a new password and

clicking Apply. Be sure to record the

new password and keep it in a safe

place.

V If you change the password and then forget it, you will need to reset the

ZyXEL Device. Refer to the User’s Guide for how to use the RESET

button.

4 Click Apply to replace the factory

default certificate for added security;

alternatively click Ignore to proceed

if you do not want to change the

certificate now.

5 The STATUS screen appears.

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3 Configure the ZyXEL Device

3.1 Configure System Settings

1 Click SYSTEM in the navigation panel.

2 The SYSTEM > General screen appears.

System Name is for identifying the ZyXEL Device on your network. Choose a

distinctive name, or leave this at its default.

Domain Name: Enter a domain name if your ISP requires one for authentication.

Otherwise you can leave it blank or set to whatever may have displayed automatically.

DNS Server(s): if your ISP gave you specific DNS (Domain Name System) settings,

select User-Defined and enter them here. Otherwise, leave these fields at their defaults.

3 Click Apply.

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