How to exit the zyxel keenetic router settings. Step-by-step configuration of the Zyxel Keenetic Start router

How to connect a zyxel router?

Today, Zyxel router models are becoming more and more popular. This company has a good reputation in the Russian market. Its devices, including routers, are in great demand. In this regard, in this article we will consider how to connect and configure such a device.

We will consider this process using the Zyxel Keenetic Giga router model as an example.

Connecting the router to the network

Before proceeding with the basic setup, you need to connect the router to the computer and the network.

Please note that the model of this router has special inputs called "LAN". You will need to insert network cables into these inputs. This model comes with two power cables. You must connect one of them to the yellow port (one of four), the other to the blue port, you must also connect the antennas. Do not forget about the phone, which is also connected to a special black jack.

Finally, you need to turn on the router and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. After that, you can proceed to the basic setup.

Basic router setup

There are two main ways to configure this router model. The first way is using the built-in Zyxel NetFriend program that comes with the device. Another way is using the web interface. The second option is simpler, and we will consider it.

Configuration using the web interface

First of all, you need to configure the firmware and protocol.

Firmware setup

1. Enter the ip address ​192.168.1.1 in the search bar of your browser.
2. After you enter the IP address, a window will appear asking for a username and password. Enter your username and password: usually "admin" and "1234". Your device may have a different username and password. You can recognize him by looking at his case on the reverse side.
3. After you enter your login and password, the system will automatically take you to the system monitor of the Internet center, where you can see the settings of your router.
4. Next, you need to update the firmware. To do this, pay attention to the menu on the left. Select the "System" tab and go to the "Firmware" item.
5. In the window that opens, click the "Browse" button and specify where the old firmware version of your device is located.
6. After specifying the folder with the file, click "OK" and then "Update". A firmware update is necessary for the device to work correctly. You can download the latest firmware from zyxel.ru.
7. Go to the "System" tab and go to the "Operation mode" item. Here you can configure the operating mode of your router. This can be the standard default mode, over a wireless wi-fi network, or using 3G and 4G modems, if you have one.

Protocol setting

All provider data is usually specified in the service agreement.

1. If your provider uses authentication, then you must use the data received from it, which will need to be entered by going to the "Internet" tab, and in the "Authorization" item, select the desired protocol (for example, PPPoE). The protocol under which the provider works is specified in the service agreement of your provider company.
2. In the "Connect via" line, select the interface for accessing the network.
3. Depending on the data received from the provider, in the "Setting IP parameters" line, select "manual", "automatic" or "without ip-address".

WiFi setup

1. Go to the "Wi-Fi network" tab, here you can configure the wireless network by assigning a name to it and hide the SSID, which will allow you to cancel guest access and make network use more secure.
2. Go to the "Wi-Fi Network" tab in the "WPS" item.
3. Put in the line "WPA Authentication - PSK". Assign a network key and click Apply. Thus, you have set a password to use the wi-fi network.
4. Setting 3g and 4g is carried out similarly in the corresponding tab.

Problems with the router

If the router has problems during operation, you can use the following tips.

• The main failures of the work occur due to the incorrect operation of the provider and the disturbed signal. The problem can be solved by simply reconnecting to the network. Just press the power button, wait a few seconds and turn on the device.
• If you notice that you are getting traffic, check if your network is hidden. If yes, then see if the password is shown. It is possible that someone could use it. There are frequent cases of network hacking. To protect yourself from intruders, install an antivirus.

In the section you can find a lot of useful information on this topic.

Hello pimp, we will talk about one of the best router models, this is zyxel keenetic. This model has collected all the advantages of inexpensive routers, and therefore the average price for it is higher than that of other manufacturers. But in comparison with the advantages, I think that the price for it is quite adequate. In this article, I will talk about the basic settings (connection, Internet settings, Wi-Fi settings). We will also consider using the USB port both for setting up 3g modems and connecting a memory drive (external hard drive) to it.

Connecting zyxel keenetic to a computer

If you have just purchased this model from zyxel, you will need to set it up correctly for your ISP. To do this, you first need to connect the router to a computer or laptop to configure it. I always advise people who are setting up a router for the first time to connect it to their PC via a wire. This will save you from unnecessary problems.

The pictures show the back of the zyxel keenetic router, when you see it, you probably already guessed what and where to connect, but I will say all the steps.

1. We connect the power supply to the PAWER connector.
2. We connect the wire of your provider (which comes from the corridor, or from the street) to the WAN connector highlighted in blue.
3. The short wire (Patchcord) that came with the kit is inserted into any of the 4 LAN connectors. And we insert its other end into the network card of your PC.
4. Move the switch to the ON position and plug the power supply into a power outlet.

After all these steps, after a couple of seconds, the router will connect to the PC, and you can proceed to its settings. I also advise you to read the article to avoid problems with connecting the router to the PC.

Zyxel Keenetic factory reset

Resetting the router settings to standard is required if you have purchased or given you an already configured router. Also, if during the setup process you made a mistake and do not know exactly where it happened. Then for convenience, you should reset the settings to the factory settings, and reconfigure the router according to my instructions.

To reset, you need to press the Reset button, you can do this with any thin object (needle, match, pen paste, etc.). Press the button when the router is connected to power, and hold it for 20-30 seconds. After pressing the button for a couple of minutes, the router will reboot and all settings will return to default (factory).

Zyxel Keenetic admin login (Interface)

Let's enter the router settings interface (admin panel). To do this, open any browser (Opera, Google Chrome, Yandex browser, Mazila, etc.). In the address bar of the browser, enter , 192.168.1.1 . An authorization page will open where you will be asked to enter your login and password, on Zyxel Keenetic the default password is -1234, and the Username (Login) is admin.

After entering the data, click on the OK button. The main interface window will open in front of you.

Setting up a router

Internet setup zyxel keenetic

This router model allows you to connect all possible types of Internet connections (PPPoE, PPtP, L2tp, Static ip, Dynamic ip, 3g). Below we will take a detailed look at how to configure each of these types separately.

Setting up a PPPoE connection (Rostelecom, Dom.ru, Megaline, ID-Net).

This type of connection is used by a large number of providers and is one of the most popular. To configure it, you will need to know your unique Login and Password data, you can find them in the contract or call your provider's technical support.

Now let's go to the settings page, select the Internet item in the left menu, select Authorization from the list. Here we fill in the main fields.

1. Internet access protocol - select our type of PPPoE.
2. Disable the IP address of the WAN interface - you will have to check this item with your provider. Most often, the checkbox is ticked.
3. Username - As I said above, look in the contract or find out from those support.
4. Password - Same as username.
5. MTU - this item is usually left unchanged, but some providers are wise here. Therefore, if after setting up the Internet does not work, call the provider and clarify this point.
6. Click on the "Apply" button to save the settings.

Setting up a PPTP connection Aist Togliatti, Ufanet(UfaNet)

This type of connection differs from PPoE in that it uses a VPN when connecting to the Internet. This should enhance the security of the connection. To set up, you will need unique data, your login and flogged. They must be in an agreement with the provider or you can get them from technical support. You will also need the address of the VPN server, you can search for it in the contract, on the Internet, or find out from those. hold. I will give a few Aist Tolyatti - server.avtograd.ru, Ufanet (UfaNet) - pptp.ufanet.ru.

1. Internet access protocol - select our type of PPTP.
2. Server address - specify the address of your provider, it is in the contract. If it's not there, call support.

Setting up l2tp connection Beeline (beeline), Kyivstar.

A relatively new type of connection, as providers say, it has improved data transfer speed. It is configured in the same way as PPtP, it requires a login, password, and VPN server address. All this data should be in the contract, if not, check with your technical support. Several addresses of the server providers Beeline (beeline) - tp.internet.beeline.ru, Kyivstar - tp.kyivstar.ua.

To configure, go to the left menu in the Internet item and select Authorization. Now let's fill in the fields on the page.

1. Internet access protocol - select our L2tp type.
2. Server address - indicate the address of your provider, I wrote above where to get it
3. Username - This name is your provider's login, specified in the contract.
4. Password - Just like the login, it must be in the contract.
5. Click on the "Apply" button, we will save the data.

Set up Dynamic IP (Dynamic IP)

This type of connection is the simplest, and by default it is immediately configured for the router. But some providers are tied to the MAC address of the device, and for this, if you connect the Internet wire to another device, the Internet will not work. This problem can be fixed in several ways. You can call those support and ask them to change the binding to another poppy address. BUT there is an easier way, change the poppy address of the router to the one that is in the provider's bindings.

To change the MAC address, go to the Internet section and select the Connection item. Here in the Change poppy address field, and enter the poppy address of the tethered device.

Also, if you are setting up from a computer that was previously connected to the Internet, then by clicking on the list arrow you will see the poppy address of this computer and you can select it. If you don't know how to view the mac address of a computer.

Set up Static IP (Static IP)

The connection type is static ip, not the most popular among providers. But some of them use this type, so I can’t say about it. To configure this type, we need to know a number of parameters: IP address, Netmask, Default gateway, DNS 1, DNS 2. You can see all these parameters in the network card settings. Or they will be in the contract, you can also call technical support.

Once the data is received, it is tedious to enter it on the Ethernet Line Connection page. Which is located in the Internet section in the Connection item. And enter all the data. Then click on the Accept button to save the settings.

Setting up 3g/4g on Zyxel Keenetic

The main direction of this router can be called professional. Since it has a wide variety of ways to connect to the Internet. One of them is connecting external 3g modems via USB port. To set up a 3g usb modem, you need to go to the System section and select the Operation mode section. Then, if you have a 4g modem from Yota companies, then select the appropriate item “Via an external USB 4g Ytoa modem”. But this is a rarity, so we will consider in detail the settings for 3g modems. Select the appropriate item "Via an external 3g USB modem" and click on the Accept button.

The Connect via external 3g USB modem window opens.

1. In the "Operator" field - select your operator from the list, if it is not in the list, then you should update the firmware, this will be written below.
2. In the field "Phone number" - in we enter the dial-up number, it must be indicated in the contract, or in the modem settings if it is connected to a computer. Well, you can also call tech support.
3. Authorization method - you can leave it by default, but if the Internet does not work, check with the operator's technical support.
4. Username and password - here everything is just data that must be specified in the contract.
5. If you do not have an unlimited tariff, then I advise you to check the box "Disconnect when idle" and specify the time that is convenient for you. Well, when the unlimited tariff is not ticked (for convenience). Click the Connect button and then the Accept button.

Setting up Wi-Fi on a Zyxel Keenetic router

It was not in vain that I started an article about connecting and setting up the Internet, because if something doesn’t work out for you or you make a mistake somewhere. You will have to reset the settings, respectively, the Wi-Fi settings will also be reset, and you will have to reconfigure it. And after everything is set up, you can set up Wi-Fi. To do this, go to the "Wi-Fi Network" section and select the "Connection" item.

You need to check if there is a checkmark next to the inscription " Enable wireless access point"And fill in the field"Network name (SSID)"- in this field you need to set the name of your wireless network. It can be whatever you like. After that, save the setting by clicking on the "Accept" button.

Now, of course, we need to configure the security of our Wi-Fi network. To do this, in the section "Wi-Fi network" and select the item "Security"

1. In the "Authentication" field, select "WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK".
2. We also set the type of protection to mixed "TKIP / AES".
3. The network key format must be "ASCII".
4. In the field "Network key (ASCII)" - invent and enter a password, it must consist of 8 characters.
5. After that, save the settings by clicking on the "Accept" button.

Firmware for Zyxel keenetic Software update

To update the software, we first need to download the firmware for Zyxel keenetic from the official website. By clicking on the link https://zyxel.ua/support/download?product=50322, you can download the latest firmware version. In the Firmware section, there will be a link to the file in the right column. Download to a location convenient for you.

After downloading the software in the router interface, go to the "System" section and select the "Firmware" item.

Now everything is simple, click on the "Browse" button. We search and select the file that we downloaded from. After that, click the "Update" button. We all wait a couple of minutes, and we go back to the router, the firmware has been updated.

How to change password on zyxel keenetic router

Go to the "System" section and select the "Password" item. Enter your new password in the New Password field and enter the same value in the Confirm Password field. After that, save the settings by clicking on the "Apply" button.

zyxel keenetic port forwarding

Port forwarding, or you can say open a port on the router. Well, here, on the one hand, everything is simple, but on the other hand, if you go deep into this issue, then for some people this is backbreaking work. Therefore, this issue requires a separate article somewhere in the 5-7 thousand words. Therefore, here I picked up a video that details the principle of opening ports on Windows 7 8 8.1 10.

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And here is a detailed video on opening ports on zyxel keenetic.

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Perhaps, among all manufacturers of Zyxel routers, in terms of quality and flexibility of settings, it is inferior to only one, no less eminent company. When it comes to home routers, of course, there are other names in mind. But if you keep quality in mind, it's hard to imagine something better than a Keenetic router.

The Zyxel Keenetic router is an example of a good home router. Now we are not talking about devices that are often offered or imposed by providers, but about those that the user chooses on their own. With Keenetic from Zyxel, it is quite difficult to compete with more hyped devices, but at the same time more “buggy”.

Appearance

The device is made in a pleasant design, a little unusual compared to competitors. The first thing that is noticeable is the presence of two antennas at once. This is not so much a design decision as an engineering one, so we will talk about it later. There are also two models, made in different colors and with additional indicators.

Where to install

The presence of two antennas in the router is an engineering solution and acts as an advantage than some external disadvantage. For this router, the installation location does not matter. However, there are a number of recommendations that you need to study before connecting a Zyxel router:

• do not install the device on heating devices;
• do not place the Keenetic router on a refrigerator, the back wall of which serves as a heating element;
• the worst idea is to put the router in the bathroom as it is an electrical appliance.

Actually, the installation is usually not difficult. It is allowed to install on the wall at the entrance to the apartment, in the toilet, living room. If only the device did not overheat and could not be flooded with water.

Connection and preparation for work

Any router from Zyxel is pretty easy to connect. It is enough to insert the cable through which the Internet comes to the dwelling into the WAN port of the device. If you turn the router back to you, you can see the connectors. The cable should be inserted into a signed as WAN. If you mix something up, there is a risk of being temporarily blocked by the service operator. And after connecting, the most difficult and interesting part begins - setting up.

Settings

In fact, setting up a Zyxel Keenetic router is a simple task. There is an erroneous opinion that the procedure is difficult and is performed only by a specialist. Practice shows that all the difficulties are contrived and created in order to "pull" extra money out of the user. If you strictly follow the instructions, have at least basic knowledge, everything will be simple. It is possible to do a quick setup of a Zyxel router yourself.

Automatic setting

For those who doubt their own abilities, a useful option is provided - automatic configuration of the Zyxel router. True, it does not always work correctly.

Usually, after setting up, it becomes necessary to make a phone call and announce the MAC address. This is necessary so that not only the device “sees” the provider, but also the provider “recognizes” the router.

Connecting to the Internet manually using some providers as an example

Manual Internet setup is a little more complicated, but it gives more opportunities. Sometimes the mechanical mode allows you to minimize the time spent, no matter how strange it may sound. But just connecting a Keenetic router and quickly setting it up will not work. For manual configuration, you need to obtain the necessary information from the provider. But first it needs to be written somewhere. Therefore, it is better to open the web interface of the router in advance. To do this, in the address bar of the browser, write: 192.168.1.1. Considering that a new Zyxel Keenetic router is being connected. Otherwise, you will need to perform a factory reset first, but more on that below. This key is the “ip” address (IP) of the router, not only for Zyxel, but also for many other manufacturers.

The page asks the user for a password and login. If the router is new or has been reset, the combination will be:

1. Login: Zyxel.
2. Password from the Zyxel Keenetic router: 1234.

After entering these data, the settings page becomes available, where you will need to enter all the information.

Home ru

When connecting a Zyxel router to this provider, you must connect using the PPPoE protocol. To do this, in the web interface, you need to go to the "Internet" section. There, select the “Connection” subsection. In the "IP settings settings" section, select "No IP address" and click "Apply".

Next, go to the "Internet" section, select "Authorization". Fill in the fields with the appropriate information. If nothing is said about entering data, then you do not need to enter anything or change anything.

The username and password are the input data that are written in the Dom.ru subscriber's memo. The authentication method is "Auto Detect".

This completes the setup. She turned out to be quite easy.

Rostelecom

Almost completely duplicates the setting for Dom.ru. The only difference is the use of an IP address. It should be set as "Receive automatically". The corresponding menu item is mutually exclusive with the setting without an IP address. Rostelecom data is used as a login and password.

"Beeline"

For Beeline, there are differences in the setup process, since a different network access protocol is used. You need to go to the "Internet" - "Connection" section. Select L2tp as the protocol. Then change the following data:

1. Server address: tp.internet.beeline.ru.
2. Username and password. The data obtained from Beeline is used.

You do not need to change other parameters. After clicking "Apply" and re-establishing the connection, check the Internet is working. If something does not work, you should track the correctness of the data entered.

NetByNet

This provider is configured similarly to Rostelecom. The only difference will be the use of account details. The information provided by the NetByNet provider is entered as a login and password in the "Authorization" tab.

Backup connection via 3G

Perhaps the most important advantage inherent in the Keenetic router is the ability to set up a backup connection. To do this, you need to have a mobile modem from any operator.

It is also important that the firmware version of the router is at least 2. If both of these conditions are met, the connection check setting - IP check - is set in the router interface. To find it, go to the "Components" section and check the box next to "Check for Internet availability".

After checking the box in the "Internet" section, the Ping Checker tab appears. If you click on it, a list of connections appears. Selecting any of them will open "Option Settings". You should set the check interval in seconds, and the number of failed checks. The recommended value is 3. After that, the network will be constantly checked. If the required number of failures is reached, the switchover to the redundant network will take place automatically.

Wireless network

The wireless network setting has been moved to a separate tab in Zyxel devices. There are quite a few options here, but only a few of them are useful to the user:

• broadcast range. It allows you to both improve the signal and “spoil” it (depending on the nearest devices and neighboring routers), therefore it is set at your own peril and risk;
• network name. This is the name that the network is added to in the list of available ones;
• network password. Often confused with the password on the Zyxel Keenetic router. But this is the password of the network itself, and the password for the router was mentioned above;
• password settings. Pretty subtle point. Not all devices support the full list of password encryption methods available on the router. If suddenly the device does not see the wi-fi router, you should change the Keenetic settings starting from here.

Setting in repeater (repeater) mode

Among all the options of the router, there is also this one. It can be used as a repeater. That is, set to receive a signal from another wireless point and further transmit the signal. A convenient option if you want to set up a network in a large house and there is no way to use a cable.

Individual user connection settings

Another useful option is individual access settings for clients. It is possible to block the network for a specific group of devices. Blocking is done by MAC addresses. Or close access to the World Wide Web to all users, except for certain ones, using "white" or "black" lists.

Dynamic DNS: security settings

The Zyxel Keenetic router supports settings using Yandex DNS. This service protects home devices from visiting fraudulent sites and getting involved in botnets. Alas, it is impossible to change this setting, it can only be turned off.

Parental control

Support for this option, which allows you to block some resources from visiting children, makes the global network a source of less problems. Implemented through the SkyDNS filter. This allows parents not to worry about what pages their children visit while they are away from home.

Printer setup

Unfortunately, it is not possible to connect a printer to Zyxel. That is, it will not be possible to depict a home print server from the router. However, it will be possible to implement data exchange through a local network. The router will send the information needed for printing to the correct network address if it is active on the network.

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

Sometimes the equipment breaks down. And there are two kinds of problems: logical and physical. And if it’s not worth repairing “exploded” capacitors on your own, logical errors can be corrected.

For example, there is such a situation that the router often starts to “freeze”, or some functions do not work correctly. A firmware update will help in solving the problem.

Firmware update

Firmware, or firmware, is updated in several ways. The router's web interface has a separate page dedicated to this function. The only requirement is that the update is done locally, that is, without an internet connection. There are several options here, depending on where the new firmware is located. This is an update over the network or from a USB device.

Via web interface

Assuming update over local network. That is, the web interface is accessed from the device where the firmware is located. After that, through the overview in the "Updating the firmware" section, the desired path is indicated, then the device will do everything on its own.

Via USB device

Actions are similar to the previous paragraph. The only difference is the corresponding device in the path. Also, this action is performed automatically when the router is restarted with a media connected to it that has the necessary firmware in the root directory. The media must be formatted with the FAT32 file system.

Reset router settings to factory settings

The second solution to the problem is to reset the router to factory settings. There are two options for this. Hold down the WPS button and count to five. The device will restart and reset to factory settings.

Or do the same through the web interface. The action is located on the "Settings" page. In both cases, wait about two minutes before switching on again and repeat the full setup procedure.

Conclusion

In general, a router is an example of an ordinary working machine that performs specific functions. You won’t be able to get an ultra-flexible device, but in its price category, Zyxel is ahead of its competitors.

pros

Flexible settings and a huge variety in the line. In the same price range, there are different Keenetic devices with additional features. In addition, this device has high power and high coverage.

Minuses

Negative points - high cost and not too high versatility. For different tasks, you should select different devices from the line. In addition, in its price range, the Zyxel Keenetic router is kept at the top. And a large list of settings makes the interface a little intimidating for consumers.

Zyxel does not tire of delighting us with more and more new routers (routers) of the ZyXEL Keenetic series. And, despite the variety of models presented, various technical features and characteristics, as well as the software part of all devices are almost identical, and the settings are made in the same way. And in this faq we will deal with setting up, updating the software of ZyXEL Keenetic series routers. If you are wondering if this article is for you, then here is a complete list of router models for which the presented settings are suitable:

• ZyXEL Keenetic Lite;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Lite II;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Start;
• ZyXEL Keenetic;
• ZyXEL Keenetic II;
• ZyXEL Keenetic 4G;
• ZyXEL Keenetic 4G II;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Omni;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Giga;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Giga II;
• ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra.

All routers from the list are running the NDMS V2 firmware, which is why the settings are identical. And if suddenly your model is not in the list (this is possible if the router appeared after the article was written), then look at your model on the zyxel.ru website, in the “Support” section, check which firmware your router uses.

First connection of Zyxel Keenetic

To start working with a Zyxel Keenetic series router, it is enough to power the router and connect to it for initial setup. Let's see how to do it.

After connecting the power, Zyxel Keenetic will immediately start to turn on, it takes about 1 minute. If suddenly it doesn’t start to turn on, look - maybe your model has a power button (it is located on the back, next to the power socket).

After turning on, we can connect to the router to perform the initial setup, this can be done in two ways:

• over a wireless Wi-Fi network. After turning on, the router immediately creates a Wi-Fi network, the network name and password for connection are written on a sticker on the bottom of the router;
• via Ethernet (using a wire). Everything is simple here - just connect the router and the network card of your computer with a twisted pair cable (included). It doesn’t matter which connector to connect the cable to the router - now all Zyxel Keenetic models come with NDMS V2 firmware (the connector’s operating mode is LAN / WAN is detected automatically). If you have suspicions that your router has an old version of the firmware at the first connection, connect the twisted pair cable to the yellow socket.

If you just need to create a network between several devices, then no configuration is required - just connect all devices to Zyxel Keenetic and they will “see” each other.

Basic setup Zyxel Keenetic

Internet connection:

It all depends on the provider: unfortunately, there is no universal instruction. If no configuration is required, or you already have a configured router or modem, and you want to connect Zyxel Keenetic to it, then simply connect the devices with a twisted pair cable, then turn on Zyxel Keenetic. The router itself will understand what is required of it. If configuration is required, then check the settings with the provider and go to "First login to the WEB interface (Quick setup)".

First login to the WEB-interface (Quick setup):

If a setting is required to access the Internet, and we know its parameters, then let's see where and how to specify them.

First of all, connect the twisted pair cable (network cable) of your provider to the router, and the router to the computer (see "First connection of Zyxel Keenetic").

Access Point tab:

Access point

Let's see what settings are available to us on the "Access Point" tab:

• “Enable hotspot” — checkbox enable/disable Wi-Fi network.
• "Network name (SSID)" - you can set the name of the network (as your Wi-Fi network will be called).
• “Hide SSID” - you can hide the network name, then it will not be visible in the list of available networks (but devices on which this Wi-Fi network has been saved, and the automatic connection option is also enabled, will automatically connect to the wireless network as before) .
• "Network protection" - here you can select the type of password encryption for connecting to a Wi-Fi network. If you do not have antediluvian computers with WinXP SP2, then choose "WPA2-PSK". If there are legacy devices, then you can select "WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK". If you want an open network, then select "No".
• “Network key” is the password that must be entered to connect to a Wi-Fi network; for WPA2, it must be at least 8 characters (Latin letters and numbers). Keys 1-4 are used for WEP encryption, but it is rarely used.
• “Standard” is a communication standard, for a successful connection, your network card must comply with the selected standard. I recommend choosing "802.11bgn", all devices should work with it.
• “Channel” is the frequency at which the wireless network will be broadcast, select “Auto” - then the router itself will determine the least noisy frequency and will work on it.
• "Signal strength" - signal strength, 25% will be enough for an average apartment; if the signal is weak in some places, you can increase it.

After all the necessary settings are set, do not forget to click "Apply". If you were connected to the router via Wi-Fi, then after changing most of the available settings, you will be disconnected from the network, and you will need to select the network again and connect to it.

When changing the password, you should also change the network name (otherwise, to connect, you may need to manually delete the old saved network on the device you are connecting from).

Guest Network tab:

Guest network

The essence of the guest network is that devices connected to it have access to the Internet through your router, but do not have access to your home network (the parameters of which are set on the "Access Point" tab). After turning on the guest network, you will see a new network in the list of available networks, which will be completely independent of your home network.

All settings are almost identical to the settings in the "Access Point" tab, so there is no point in describing them. But you should pay attention to the "IP Settings for Guest Access". In general, everything should be left as is, but just in case - “DHCP address pool size” is equal to the maximum possible number of devices connected to the guest network.

Access List tab:

Access List

This tab provides the ability to control access to the network created by the router using MAC addresses (MAC address is a unique identifier for a network device). The function is very convenient if you have a fixed number of devices connected to the router, and you do not plan to connect more to the router. Then you can whitelist their MAC addresses, and only they can connect to the router.

The following blocking modes are possible:

1. "Do not block" - entered MAC addresses are not taken into account in any way;
2. "White List" - only those devices whose MAC addresses are on the list will be able to connect to the router's network;
3. "Blacklist" - only those devices whose MAC addresses are on the list will not be able to connect to the router's network.

To add a new MAC address to the list, click "Add address", in the window that appears, specify the MAC address and click "Save".

The MAC address of the device can be viewed if it is connected to Zyxel Keenetic, in the "Home network" section (the icon with two miniature monitors at the bottom left) or by the link http://192.168.1.1/RU/hosts.html .

Connecting Yota USB modem to Zyxel Keenetic

All routers of the Keenetic series (except for Lite / Lite II, Start routers) can connect a USB modem (3G / 4G) to access the Internet, this feature is widely used. Let's see how to connect Yota Modem to Zyxel Keenetic.

In fact, everything is very simple - turn off the router, connect the Yota Modem to the USB connector, turn on the router. Everything should work (the modem should be determined by the router).

You can check whether the modem has been determined or not on the main page of the router's WEB interface - information about the new connection should appear there.

Yota modem connected to router

If the modem is not detected, try resetting to factory settings (hold down the "RESET" / "RESET" button on the device case for 15 seconds). If it does not help, make sure that the router software version is the latest and update if necessary.

Saving and Restoring Zyxel Keenetic Settings

It is often necessary for one reason or another to save the current configuration of the router (for example, to transfer to a similar device or to restore the configuration after a firmware update). On Zyxel Keenetic routers, of course, the ability to save and restore settings is provided.

Saving Zyxel Keenetic settings:

1) Open the “System” section on the WEB interface of the router, the “Files” tab (the page is also available via a direct link - http://192.168.1.1/RU/files.html).

2) Click on the "startup-config" file.

Restoring Zyxel Keenetic settings:

1) As well as when saving the settings, go to the WEB interface in the "System" section, the "Files" tab (the page is also available via a direct link - http://192.168.1.1/RU/files.html).

2) Click on “startup-config” and in the dialog box that appears, click “Select file”, select the previously saved “startup-config” file from the computer. Then click "Replace".

Choose "Replace"

3) In theory, the router should reboot itself with new settings, but in practice, for some reason, this does not always happen (maybe it depends on the model / firmware version). Therefore, go to the "Restart" tab and click "Restart".

The router will reboot and work with the settings from the file.

Firmware update (firmware) Zyxel Keenetic

Let's see how to update the Zyxel Keenetic firmware. There is one peculiarity here, a number of models were previously produced with a firmware fundamentally different from NDMS V2, in new models it was abandoned.

The old firmware looks something like this:

Old Firmware

The new (current) firmware (NDMS V2) looks something like this:

Firmware NDMS V2

Zyxel Keenetic update with old firmware version:

There are several nuances that should be taken into account - when updating, all settings will be lost - you cannot transfer them to the new version (you will have to configure them again). Rollback is quite difficult.

Let's get started (on the router, a connection to the Internet must be configured):

zyxel.ru

2) Go to the WEB interface of the router (http://192.168.1.1), go to the "System" section, select "Firmware" there.

Firmware installation

3) Click Browse and select the *.bin firmware file you downloaded earlier, click update.

4) Wait for the process to complete, it may take up to 3 minutes. The router will reboot during the update process.

Zyxel Keenetic update with new firmware version (NDMS V2):

1) Open the WEB interface of the router (http://192.168.1.1).

2) On the page "System Monitor" we find the block "System Information" and there we look for the line "Updates". If a newer version of the firmware (than the current one) is available, then the link "Available" will be opposite the "Updates" line.

Update available

3) Click on "Available". The Components tab section (in the System section) will open, where we will be prompted to install updates. Click "OK" and wait until the update is downloaded and installed.

Click "OK"

This method has one drawback - an Internet connection must be configured. But it may turn out that the firmware needs to be updated, but the connection to the Internet is not configured on the router. Therefore, there is the following possibility to perform an update under these conditions:

1) Download the latest firmware version for your router model from zyxel.ru. Extract the *.bin file from the archive.

2) Open the “System” section on the WEB interface of the router, the “Files” tab (the page is also available via a direct link - http://192.168.1.1/RU/files.html).

3) Click on the “firmware” file, and in the dialog box that opens, first select “Select a file” - select the * .bin firmware file, then click “Replace”.

4) We are waiting for the installation to complete.

We will definitely talk about more complex settings in future articles. If you are interested in a specific topic, or if you have questions, write in the comments.