ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D (01) PDF Document

The default login details for your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D are as follows:

To make your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D more secure and manage it more effectively, you should regularly do the following:

• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.

• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.

• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the device. You could simply restore your last configuration.

The following table describes the LED indicators for the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D. Note that none of the LEDs will be on if the device is not receiving power.

If the wireless network is turned off, press the WiFi button. The WLAN/WPS LED on the front panel indicates if the wireless network is active.

You can use the WPS button to quickly set up a secure wireless connection. The ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D requires you to press the WiFi button for more than two seconds and the WPS button for more than five seconds.

To activate WPS:

1. Make sure the POWER LED is on and not blinking.

2. Press the WPS button and release it.

3. Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device within range of the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D. The WLAN/WPS LED flashes amber while a WPS connection is being set up.

4. Once the connection is successful, the WLAN/WPS LED shines blue or green.

To turn off the wireless network, press the WiFi button. The WLAN/WPS LED turns off when the wireless network is off.

If you forget your password or cannot access the Web Configurator, you need to use the RESET button to reload the factory-default configuration file. This will erase all your previous configurations. The password will be reset to the factory default (see the device label), and the LAN IP address will be “192.168.1.1”. For the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D, you need to press the RESET button for more than two seconds.

To reset the device:

1. Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).

2. Press the RESET button until the POWER LED begins to blink, and then release it. When the POWER LED blinks, the defaults have been restored and the device restarts.

1. Ensure your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D hardware is properly connected.

2. Launch your web browser. If you are not automatically redirected to the login screen, go to http://192.168.1.1.

3. A password screen will display. You can select your preferred language.

4. To access the administrative Web Configurator, type the default username ‘admin’ and the randomly assigned default password (found on the device label) into the password screen and click Login. If you have changed the password, enter your new password.

5. The first time you log in, a screen will prompt you to change the password. Enter a new password, retype it to confirm, and click ‘Change password’. If you prefer to use the default password, click ‘Skip’.

The Quick Start Wizard configures your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D’s time zone, basic Internet access, and wireless settings.

1. Time Zone: In the first screen of the wizard, select the time zone of your location and click Next.

2. Internet Connection: The device will automatically check the Internet status and determine your connection type (Ethernet, DSL, or USB dongle). If the connection is successful, you will see a “The internet connection is ready” message. If it fails, it may indicate the WAN port is down or the connection information is incorrect. The wizard will then prompt you to select the encapsulation type (e.g., IPoE, PPPoE) and enter any required information like username and password provided by your ISP.

3. Wireless Setup: The final step is to configure the wireless LAN. You can turn it on or off. If you keep it on, you can set the WiFi Name (SSID) and WiFi Password. You can choose to use the same SSID for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Record these security settings for connecting your wireless clients.

4. Finish: Click Done. The ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D saves your settings and connects to the Internet.

1. Click Network Setting > Broadband to open the screen. Click Add New WAN Interface.

2. In the ‘Add New WAN Interface’ screen, enter the following information provided by your ISP:

• General Settings:

• Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., MyDSLConnection).

• Type: ADSL over ATM.

• Mode / Connection Mode: Routing.

• Encapsulation: PPPoE.

• IPv4/IPv6 Mode: Select IPv4 Only (or as required).

• ATM PVC Configuration:

• VPI/VCI: Enter the values provided by your ISP (e.g., 36/48).

• Encapsulation Mode: Select LLC/SNAP-BRIDGING.

• Service Category: Select UBR without PCR.

• PPP Information / Account Information:

• PPP User Name: Enter the username from your ISP (e.g., 1234@DSL-Ex.com).

• PPP Password: Enter the password from your ISP.

• Routing Feature:

• Select the Apply as Default Gateway checkbox.

• DNS Server:

• Select Use Following Static DNS Address and enter the DNS server addresses provided by you (e.g., 192.168.5.2 and 192.168.5.1).

3. Leave the rest of the fields to the default settings.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

1. Navigate to Network Setting > Wireless to open the General screen.

2. Under Security Level, select More Secure.

3. For Security Mode, choose WPA2-PSK.

4. In the Wireless Network Settings section, enter a name for your network in the Wireless Network Name field (e.g., Example).

5. In the Password field, enter a strong password (pre-shared key) for your wireless network (e.g., DoNotStealMyWirelessNetwork).

6. Click Apply to save these settings.

7. Go to the Wireless > Others screen.

8. In the 802.11 Mode field, select 802.11b/g/n Mixed (or the appropriate mode for your devices).

9. Click Apply.

Your network is now configured. You can connect wireless clients using the password you set, or by using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

You can create different wireless network groups for different types of users, each with its own SSID and security settings.

Step 1: Configure the Main Wireless Network

1. Go to Network Setting > Wireless to open the General screen.

2. Set up your primary network. For example:

• Wireless Network Name (SSID): Company

• Security Mode: WPA2-PSK

• Password: ForCompanyOnly

3. Click Apply.

Step 2: Configure Additional Wireless Networks (Guest/More AP)

1. Go to Network Setting > Wireless > Guest/More AP.

2. Click the Edit icon next to an available slot to configure your second wireless network (e.g., for VIPs).

3. In the ‘More AP Edit’ screen, configure the settings. For example:

• Wireless Network Name: VIP

• Security Mode: WPA2-PSK

• Password: 123456789

4. Click Apply or OK.

5. Back in the Guest/More AP screen, click the Edit icon for another slot to configure your third network (e.g., for Guests).

6. Configure the settings. For example:

• Wireless Network Name: Guest

• Select the Guest WLAN checkbox.

• Security Mode: WPA2-PSK

• Password: guest123

7. Click Apply or OK.

After configuring, the Guest/More AP screen will show the status of your newly created networks. Active SSIDs are indicated by yellow bulbs.

Step 1: Activate File Sharing

1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D.

2. Navigate to Network Setting > USB Service > File Sharing.

3. Enable the File Sharing Services switch and click Apply. The device will automatically detect your USB device and display its information.

Step 2: Set Up a Share

1. In the File Sharing screen, click Add New Share.

2. Select your USB device from the Volume drop-down list.

3. Click Browse to navigate and select the folder on your USB device that you want to share. Click Apply.

4. In the Add New Share screen, provide a Description for the share.

5. Choose an Access Level:

• Public: The share is accessible to everyone on the network.

• Security: Only specific users can access the share. You must create user accounts in Maintenance > User Account first.

6. Click Apply to finish.

Step 3: Access Shared Files from a Computer

1. Open Windows Explorer (or your computer’s file browser).

2. In the address bar, type \\192.168.1.1 (the default IP address of the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D) and press Enter.

3. The shared folder(s) will be available for access.

The media server feature lets anyone on your network play video, music, and photos from a connected USB storage device.

Step 1: Configure the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D

1. Connect a USB storage device containing your media files to the USB port of your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D.

2. Navigate to Network Setting > USB Service > Media Server.

3. Enable the Media Server switch.

4. Select an interface on which to enable the media server function.

5. Enter the path that clients will use to access the media files (e.g., /mnt/).

6. Click Apply. This enables DLNA-compliant media clients to play the files.

Step 2: Access Media Files (Example using Windows Media Player)

1. Open Windows Media Player on a computer connected to the same network.

2. The player should automatically detect the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D under ‘Other Libraries’ in the left panel.

3. If it’s not visible, go to Organize > Manage Libraries, select a media type (e.g., Videos), click Add, and navigate to your shared folder (e.g., \\192.168.1.1\YourShareName) to add it to the library.

4. You can now browse and play the media files from your USB device through Windows Media Player.

A static route can be used to direct traffic to a specific network that is not reachable via the default gateway. This is useful for extending your intranet or controlling traffic flow.

To configure a static route:

1. Log into the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D’s Web Configurator.

2. Navigate to Network Setting > Routing.

3. Click Add new Static Route.

4. In the ‘Add New Static Route’ screen, configure the following settings:

• Active: Enable the switch to activate the route.

• Route Name: Enter a descriptive name for the route.

• IP Type: Select IPv4.

• Destination IP Address: Enter the network address of the destination network (e.g., 192.168.10.0).

• Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the destination network (e.g., 255.255.255.0).

• Use Gateway IP Address: Enable the switch and enter the IP address of the router that will forward the traffic (e.g., 192.168.1.253).

• Use Interface: Select the WAN interface through which the traffic should be routed (e.g., VDSL).

5. Click OK to save the static route.

If your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D has a dynamic WAN IP address, DDNS allows you to access it using a static domain name.

Step 1: Register a DDNS Account

You first need to register for a DDNS service from a provider (e.g., dyndns.org). During registration, you will create a hostname (e.g., zyxelrouter.dyndns.org) and receive a username and password.

Step 2: Configure DDNS on Your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D

1. Navigate to Network Setting > DNS > Dynamic DNS in the Web Configurator.

2. Configure the following settings:

• Check the box to Enable Dynamic DNS.

• Service Provider: Select your DDNS provider from the list.

• Host Name: Enter the hostname you registered (e.g., zyxelrouter.dyndns.org).

• Username: Enter your DDNS account username.

• Password: Enter your DDNS account password.

3. Click Apply.

Step 3: Test the DDNS Setting

1. From a computer outside your local network, open a web browser.

2. Type http:// followed by your hostname (e.g., http://zyxelrouter.dyndns.org) and press Enter.

3. The login page for your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D should appear, indicating that the DDNS is working correctly.

The MAC Address Filter allows you to grant or deny network access to specific devices based on their MAC address.

1. Navigate to Security > MAC Filter in the Web Configurator.

2. Select the Enable checkbox to activate the MAC filter function.

3. Choose the MAC Restrict Mode:

• Allow: Only devices listed in the table will be permitted to access the network.

• Deny: All devices will be permitted access except for those listed in the table.

4. Click Add a new setting (or Add New Rule) to add a new entry.

5. In the new row, enter the Host Name (for your reference) and the MAC Address of the device you want to filter (e.g., 00-24-A5-1F-00-01).

6. Ensure the Active checkbox for that rule is selected.

7. Click Apply to save the settings.

If your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D does not turn on and none of the LEDs are lit, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the Zyxel Device is turned on.

2. Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the Zyxel Device.

3. Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the Zyxel Device and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.

4. Turn the Zyxel Device off and on.

5. If the problem continues, contact the vendor.

1. The default LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1.

2. If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, you can find it by looking up the default gateway for your computer. In most Windows computers, click Start > Run, enter `cmd`, and then enter `ipconfig`. The IP address of the Default Gateway is likely the IP address of your ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D. Try entering this IP address in your Internet browser.

3. If this does not work, you will have to reset the device to its factory defaults.

1. Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The field is case-sensitive, so ensure that Caps Lock is not on. Check the cover page or device label for the default login credentials.

2. You cannot log in to the web configurator while someone is using another method (like Telnet) to access the device. Log out of the other session or ask the other person to log out.

3. Turn the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D off and on.

4. If the issue persists, you may need to reset the device to its factory defaults.

1. Check the hardware connections and ensure the LEDs are behaving as expected.

2. Verify that your ISP account information is entered correctly in the Network Setting > Broadband screen. These fields are case-sensitive.

3. If using a wireless connection, confirm that the wireless LAN is enabled on both the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D and your client device, and that the wireless settings match.

4. Disconnect and reconnect all cables from your device.

5. The Ethernet WAN connection has priority over the DSL connection. If you have both connected, ensure the Ethernet WAN is connected to a modem or router with active Internet access. If it doesn’t, remove the Ethernet cable.

6. If the problem continues, contact your ISP.

The following factors may cause interference:

• Obstacles: walls, ceilings, furniture, and so on.

• Building Materials: metal doors, aluminum studs.

• Electrical devices: microwaves, monitors, electric motors, cordless phones, and other wireless devices.

To optimize the speed and quality of your wireless connection, you can:

• Move your wireless device closer to the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D if the signal strength is low.

• Reduce wireless interference from other electronics like cordless phones.

• Place the ZYXEL VMG8924-B10D where there are minimum obstacles between it and the wireless client.

• Reduce the number of wireless clients connecting to the same device simultaneously.

• Try closing some programs that use a lot of Internet bandwidth, especially peer-to-peer applications.

1. Disconnect the USB device.

2. Reboot the Zyxel Device.

3. If you are connecting a USB hard drive that has an external power supply, ensure it is connected to an appropriate power source and turned on.

4. Re-connect your USB device to the Zyxel Device.