ZyXEL Communications NBG6816 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC2350 Ultra HD Media Router User Manual Book

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC2350 Ultra HD Media Router Book

1. User Manual-1
2. User manual-2

User Manual-1

Download:
Mirror Download [FCC.gov]
Document ID	2658766
Application ID	cYL/ww9MKkH3roaU9pio/Q==
Document Description	User Manual-1
Short Term Confidential	No
Permanent Confidential	No
Supercede	No
Document Type	User Manual
Display Format	Adobe Acrobat PDF - pdf
Filesize	355.62kB (4445229 bits)
Date Submitted	2015-06-25 00:00:00
Date Available	2015-12-24 00:00:00
Creation Date	2017-09-27 11:22:59
Producing Software	GPL Ghostscript 9.18
Document Lastmod	2017-09-27 11:22:59
Document Title	Book.book
Document Creator	FrameMaker 9.0
Document Author:	ZT02102

ARM OR Z1
AC2350 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: NBG6816
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 06/2015
Quick Start Guide
Use r ’s Gu ide
D e fa u lt Login D e t a ils
LAN IP
Address
http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
www.zyxel.comhttp://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
Password
1234
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the ARMOR Z1 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................10
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................15
eaZy 123 Wizard .....................................................................................................................................18
ARMOR Z1 Modes ..................................................................................................................................26
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................27
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................35
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................41
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................48
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................58
Status ......................................................................................................................................................59
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................65
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................82
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................101
Applications ...........................................................................................................................................106
Security .................................................................................................................................................130
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................136
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................150
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Ways to Manage the ARMOR Z1 ......................................................................................................10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1 ....................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 ................................................................................................................. 11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen ..........................................................................................16
Chapter 3
eaZy 123 Wizard..................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard ........................................................................................................18
3.3 Internet Type .....................................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP ................................................................................20
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE ..................................................................................................20
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static .....................................................................................................21
3.4 Wireless Network ..............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4
ARMOR Z1 Modes...............................................................................................................................26
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................26
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................26
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5
Easy Mode ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................28
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................28
5.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................28
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................30
5.6.1 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................31
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi ..............................................................................................................................31
5.6.3 Notification ...............................................................................................................................32
5.6.4 Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................33
5.6.5 LED ..........................................................................................................................................34
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................35
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................35
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................38
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................41
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................41
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................41
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................41
7.3.1 Setting your ARMOR Z1 to AP Mode ......................................................................................42
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................42
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................43
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................43
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................45
7.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 8
Tutorials ...............................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................48
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................48
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................48
8.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................49
8.3 Connect to ARMOR Z1 Wireless Network without WPS ...................................................................50
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................52
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1 .............................................................................................54
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ........................................................................55
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 58
Chapter 9
Status ...................................................................................................................................................59
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................59
9.1.1 What You Can Do ....................................................................................................................59
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................59
9.3 Common Usage Screen
.................................................................................................................61
9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................62
9.5 DHCP Table Screen ..........................................................................................................................63
9.6 WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients Screen .........................................................................................................64
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................65
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................65
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................65
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................65
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................66
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ............................................................................................................68
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................68
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................73
10.5 NAT .................................................................................................................................................77
10.5.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................77
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ...............................................................................................................79
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen .....................................................................................................................80
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................82
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................82
11.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................83
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................83
11.2 Wireless Screen .............................................................................................................................87
11.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................89
11.3.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................89
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................90
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................................................................91
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ....................................................................................................................93
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit ...............................................................................................................93
11.5 MAC Filter Screen ..........................................................................................................................95
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
11.6 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................................96
11.7 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................97
11.8 Scheduling Screen ..........................................................................................................................99
Chapter 12
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................101
12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................101
12.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................101
12.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................101
12.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................102
12.5 Static DHCP Screen ......................................................................................................................103
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................................................................................................................104
Chapter 13
Applications ......................................................................................................................................106
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................106
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................106
13.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................106
13.1.3 Before You Begin .................................................................................................................108
13.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................108
13.2.1 General Screen ...................................................................................................................108
13.2.2 Notification Screen .............................................................................................................. 112
13.3 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................... 114
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ............................................................................................................... 115
13.3.2 Priorities Screen .................................................................................................................. 116
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen .......................................................................................................... 117
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................ 119
13.6 File Sharing ...................................................................................................................................120
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................120
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen ..............................................................................................................122
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ...............................................123
13.7 One Connect Screen .....................................................................................................................127
13.8 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................127
Chapter 14
Security..............................................................................................................................................130
14.1 Overview
.....................................................................................................................................130
14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................130
14.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................130
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ....................................................................................................................131
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .....................................................................................................................133
Chapter 15
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................136
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................136
15.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................136
15.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................136
15.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................137
15.5 Time Screen ..................................................................................................................................138
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................140
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ................................................................................................................141
15.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................142
15.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................142
15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................................................................................................143
15.10.1 Remote Access .................................................................................................................143
15.10.2 Wake On LAN ....................................................................................................................145
15.11 Log Screen ..................................................................................................................................146
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................147
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ..............................................................................................................148
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................150
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................150
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................150
16.3 ARMOR Z1 Access and Login ......................................................................................................151
16.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................153
16.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 to Its Factory Defaults .........................................................................154
16.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................154
16.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................156
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................157
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................166
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................192
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................195
Appendix E Customer Support ........................................................................................................202
Index ..................................................................................................................................................208
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
P ART I
User’s Guide
C HAPT ER
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ARMOR Z1.
The ARMOR Z1 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring,
providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible devices. The ARMOR Z1 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
networks at the same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There are two USB 3.0 ports on the side panel of your ARMOR Z1. You can connect USB (version
2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The ARMOR Z1
automatically detects the USB devices.
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the ARMOR Z1:
• W ir e d. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the ARMOR Z1 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• W ir e le ss. Wireless clients can connect to the ARMOR Z1 to access network resources. You can
use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device.
• W AN . Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the ARMOR Z1
Use any of the following methods to manage the ARMOR Z1.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ARMOR Z1.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ARMOR Z1 using a
(supported) web browser.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
10
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ARMOR Z1
Do the following things regularly to make the ARMOR Z1 more secure and to manage the ARMOR
Z1 more effectively.
• 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 ARMOR Z1 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the ARMOR Z1.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need
to use the RESET button at the back of the ARMOR Z1 to reload the factory-default configuration
file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password
will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button
Make sure the power LED is on.
Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the ARMOR Z1.
Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the ARMOR Z1 back to its factorydefault configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your ARMOR Z1 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device
to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
You can use the WPS button (
) on the front panel of the ARMOR Z1 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
11
Chapter 1 Introduction
Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the ARMOR Z1.
Note: You must activate WPS in the ARMOR Z1 and in another wireless device within two
minutes of each other.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 48.
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
I nt e r ne t
5 G WLAN /WPS
2 .4 G WLAN /WPS
Pow e r
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED
COLOR
Power/System
White
Off
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
On
The ARMOR Z1 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of starting up, default restoring,
or My ZyXEL Cloud Server online registration pairing.
The ARMOR Z1 is not receiving power.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
12
Chapter 1 Introduction
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED
COLOR
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Internet
White
On
The ARMOR Z1 has an IP connection but no traffic.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a
DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if
used) and the connection is up.
Blinking
Off
2.4G WLAN/WPS
White
The ARMOR Z1 does not have an IP connection.
On
The ARMOR Z1 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but
is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
On
WPS is enabled. The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of firmware
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
client.
Off
Amber
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Off
5G WLAN/WPS
White
WPS is disabled.
On
The ARMOR Z1 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off
Amber
Off
The ARMOR Z1 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
On
WPS is enabled. The ARMOR Z1 is in the process of firmware
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
client.
WPS is disabled.
Figure 2 Rear Panel
LAN 1 -4
WAN
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
13
Chapter 1 Introduction
The following table describes the rear panel LEDs.
Table 2 Rear Panel LEDs
LED
COLOR
LAN 1-4
Green
STATUS
On
The ARMOR Z1’s LAN connection is ready.
Blinking
The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off
WAN
Green
The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
On
The ARMOR Z1’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking
Off
DESCRIPTION
The ARMOR Z1 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
14
C HAPT ER
Introducing the Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the ARMOR Z1 Web Configurator and provides an overview of
its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the ARMOR Z1 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as
Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later
versions or Google Chrome 26.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by
768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 16 on page 150) to see how to make sure these
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
Make sure your ARMOR Z1 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the ARMOR Z1 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
Launch your web browser.
The ARMOR Z1 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. If
the ARMOR Z1 obtains a WAN IP address or a DNS server IP address in the same subnet as the LAN
IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See
Auto-IP Change on page 67 for more information.
If the ARMOR Z1 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 26 for
more information about the modes of the ARMOR Z1.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
15
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
2.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be
redirected to the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 18 for the eaZy123
setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 3 Login screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Language
Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator.
Password
Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login .
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
16
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
Figure 4 Change Default Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Change Default Password Screen
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enter your new
password here
Type a new password.
Confirm password
Retype the password for confirmation.
Skip
Click Sk ip if you do not want to change the password this time.
Change
Click Ch a n ge to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Adm in ist r a t or I n a ct ivit y Tim e r field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
15 on page 136 to change this). Simply log back into the ARMOR Z1 if this
happens.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
17
C HAPT ER
eaZy 123 Wizard
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the eaZy 123 setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s eaZy 123 setup wizard helps you configure your device to access the
Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t
have that information.
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"
(default) as the password and click Login .
Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the ARMOR Z1 is accessed for
the first time or when you reset the ARMOR Z1 to its default factory settings. If you
didn’t configure the wizard screens, you will be redirected to the login page when
you connect to the Internet.
If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click the 1 2 3 icon on
the upper right corner of any Web Configurator screen. The eaZy 123 wizard attempts to detect
which WAN connection type you are using.
If the eaZy 123 wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down
list box. Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The wizard screen opens.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
18
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 5 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
Figure 6 eaZy 123 Setup
3.3 Internet Type
The ARMOR Z1 offers three WAN selection types. They are Aut om a t ic - D H CP, PPPoE or St a t ic.
Configure the Internet type settings on your ARMOR Z1 in the first part. The following screen
depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type. This wizard screen varies according to
the connection type that you select.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
19
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
Select the Aut om a t ic - D H CP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Figure 7 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF
(Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with
a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data
networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services,
a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create
and offer new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it
requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the ARMOR Z1 (rather than individual computers), the
computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ARMOR Z1 does that part of
the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
20
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 8 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up
connection.
PPPoE Username
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPPoE Password
Type the password associated with the user name above.
Static IP (Optional)
Enter the WAN IP address assigned by your ISP.
Note: If you get an error message, make sure you have entered the correct information
provided by your ISP.
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static
Choose St a t ic as the W AN Se le ct ion Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click
Next.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
21
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 9 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection
Select the St a t ic option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address.
IP Address
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask
Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Gateway IP Address
(Optional)
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
Note: If you get an error screen, make sure your Internet connection is working and
select the right WAN Selection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your
Internet Connection type.
3.4 Wireless Network
Configure the wireless network settings on your ARMOR Z1 in the second part. The default wireless
security setting is WPA2-PSK.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
22
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 10 Wireless Network
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Wireless Network
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the ARMOR Z1, make sure all wireless stations use the same
SSID in order to access the network.
Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Edit 5 GHz
wireless
network
Select this check box to configure different SSID and wireless security settings for the
ARMOR Z1’s 5 GHz wireless network.
5GHz Wireless
Name (SSID)
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
5GHz Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
If you do not select this option, the ARMOR Z1 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you
configue above) for the 5 GHZ wireless network.
If you change this field on the ARMOR Z1, make sure all wireless stations use the same
SSID in order to access the network.
Click the Apply button in the third part to save your settings.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
23
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 11 Apply your Wi-Fi settings
Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the
ARMOR Z1’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the ARMOR Z1 off, wait
for a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web
configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the
User’s Guide for more suggestions.
Figure 12 Congratulations
You can click the M y ZyXEL Cloud Se r vice button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you
can create an account and register your ARMOR Z1. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
24
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
service to get a domain name mapped to the ARMOR Z1’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can
use the domain name to remotely access the ARMOR Z1’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your ARMOR Z1 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
25
C HAPT ER
ARMOR Z1 Modes
4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your ARMOR Z1. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• W e b Configu r a t or m ode . This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing ARMOR Z1 features.
• D e vice m ode . This is the operating mode of your ARMOR Z1, or simply how the ARMOR Z1 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Ea sy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 27 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Ex pe r t : Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the ARMOR
Z1. Click > Ex pe r t after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on page
59 through Chapter 15 on page 148 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the ARMOR Z1, which can act as a:
• Rout e r : This is the default device mode of the ARMOR Z1. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 35 to view the St a t us
screen in this mode.
• Acce ss Point : Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the ARMOR Z1 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 43 to view the St a t u s screen in
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your ARMOR Z1, refer to Chapter
15 on page 148.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Ex pe r t M ode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 changes. The running
applications and services of the network devices connected to the ARMOR Z1 can be interrupted.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
26
C HAPT ER
Easy Mode
5.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is set to Ea sy M ode by default. You can configure several key features of the
ARMOR Z1 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features
that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 13 Easy Mode
N a viga t ion Pa n e l
Go t o
St a t u s
Scr e e n
( Ex pe r t
M ode )
N e t w or k M a p
Con t r ol Pa n e l
5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
• Use this N a viga t ion Pa n e l to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the ARMOR Z1 (Section 5.4 on
page 28).
• Use the N e t w or k M a p screen to check if your ARMOR Z1 is connected to the Internet (Section
5.5 on page 28).
• Use the Cont r ol Pa n e l to configure and enable ARMOR Z1 features, including guest Wi-Fi,
wireless security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 30).
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
27
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Con t r ol Pa n e l (Section 5.6 on page 30) changes
depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Rout e r M ode : All Con t r ol Pa n e l features are available.
• Acce ss Point M ode : Pa r e n t a l Con t r ol and N ot ifica t ion are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Ea sy mode.
Figure 14 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to open a screen where you can click Ch e ck h e r e to redirect your
screen to the firmware upgrade page.
Firmware Notification
This icon only displays when new firmware is released.
123
Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the ARMOR Z1.
Logout
Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Figure 15 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification
5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
28
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
Figure 16 Easy Mode: Network Map
This screen displays whether the ARMOR Z1 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices
connected to the ARMOR Z1, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Re fr e sh button to
refresh the network map.
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 9 Easy Mode: Network Map
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
This icon shows the ARMOR Z1’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the ARMOR Z1’s connection status and the network
map.
Info
Click this to view the device’s information that is currently connected to the ARMOR
Z1.
Block
Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the ARMOR Z1.
Rename / Icon
Click this to rename the device or change the device’s icon.
Figure 17 Easy Mode: Network Map: Info
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
29
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
Figure 18 Easy Mode: Network Map: Rename / Icon
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1. Click Ca nce l to reload the previous
configuration for this screen.
5.6 Control Panel
The features configurable in Ea sy M ode are shown in the Con t r ol Pa n e l.
Figure 19 Easy Mode: Control Panel
Switch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light
flashes. If it is turned off, the blue light flashes.
Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 10 Easy Mode: Control Panel
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Parental Control
Switch ON to enable parental control, and click this to view the parental control
rules. Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 31 to see this screen.
Guest Wi-Fi
Click this to configure wireless and wireless security settings for the guest Wi-Fi
network.
Notification
Switch ON to have the ARMOR Z1 send e-mail notifications when the user(s) is
connected to the ARMOR Z1 for Internet access during the specified time periods.
Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.3 on page 32 to see this screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
30
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
Table 10 Easy Mode: Control Panel (continued)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Wi-Fi
Click this to configure wireless radio, SSID, security mode and wireless password
for the ARMOR Z1's default Wi-Fi network.
Refer to Section 5.6.4 on page 33 to see this screen.
LED
Switch ON to have the ARMOR Z1's LEDs (lights) stay lit/blinking. Otherwise,
switch OFF.
5.6.1 Parental Control
Use this screen to view the parental control rules configured on the ARMOR Z1. See Section 13.2 on
page 108 for how to enable and configure parental control rules.
Figure 20 Easy Mode: Parental Control
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 11 Easy Mode: Parental Control
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Status
This indicates whether the rule is active or not.
A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not
active.
User Name
This shows the name of the user to which this rule applies.
Schedule
This shows whether the user is allowed to access the Internet (Allow ) or not (Block ).
Bonus
If the user is currently not permitted to access the Internet, you can click the Bonus to
allow access for a specified period of time. A screen then displays allowing you to set
how long (in minutes) the user is allowed to access the Internet.
This button is grayed out if the user is now able to access the Internet.
Remaining time
This field displays the amount of Internet access time that remains for each user before
the ARMOR Z1 blocks the user from accessing the Internet.
N on e means there is no extra Internet access time.
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi
This screen allows you to configure guest wireless network settings on the ARMOR Z1. Users
connected to the guest wireless network can access the Internet via the ARMOR Z1, but not other
networks connected to the ARMOR Z1. See Chapter 11 on page 82 for how to enable and set up the
guest wireless network.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
31
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
Figure 21 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wireless Radio
Choose whether you want to apply the wireless settings to the 2 .4 G H z or 5 G H z
wireless radio.
Network Name
(SSID)
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the guest wireless network.
Security Mode
Select W PA2 - PSK to enable data encryption. Or select N o Se cu r it y to allow wireless
clients to communicate with the ARMOR Z1 without any data encryption.
Password
This field appears when you choose W PA2 - PSK as the security mode.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Verify Password
Type the password again to confirm.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
5.6.3 Notification
Use this screen to view the e-mail notification rules configured on the ARMOR Z1. See Section
13.2.2 on page 112 for how to configure e-mail notification rules and e-mail settings.
Figure 22 Easy Mode: Notification
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
32
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 13 Easy Mode: Notification
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Notification
Status
This indicates whether the rule is active or not.
A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not
active.
User Name
This shows the name of the user to which this rule applies.
Notification
This shows the e-mail address to which the notification is sent.
5.6.4 Wi-Fi
Use this screen to configure security for the ARMOR Z1's default wireless LAN. You can enter the
SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen. See Chapter 14 on page 130 for
how to configure wireless network.
Note: You can enable the wireless function of your ARMOR Z1 by first turning on the
W I FI switch in the back panel.
Figure 23 Easy Mode: Wi-Fi
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
33
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 14 Easy Mode: Wi-Fi
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wireless Radio
Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2 .4 G H z, 5 G H z or Bot h
wireless radios.
Network Name
(SSID)
(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is
associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same
SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN.
Security Mode
Select W PA2 - PSK to enable data encryption. Or Select N o Se cu r it y to allow wireless
clients to communicate with the access points without any data encryption.
Password
This field appears when you choose wither W PA2 - PSK as the security mode.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Verify Password
Type the password again to confirm.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
5.6.5 LED
Switch ON to turn on the LEDs (lights) on the ARMOR Z1. Otherwise, switch OFF.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
34
C HAPT ER
Router Mode
6.1 Overview
The ARMOR Z1 is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to
another network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the ARMOR Z1 connects the local
network (LAN 1 ~ LAN 4 ) to the Internet.
Figure 24 ARMOR Z1 Network
Modem
Note: After clicking Login , the Ea sy M ode appears. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 27 for
the Ea sy M ode screens. Change to Ex pe r t M ode to see the screens described in
the sections following this.
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen
Click Ex pe r t > St a t u s > Syst e m St a t us to open the status screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
35
Chapter 6 Router Mode
Figure 25 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the St a t u s screen.
Table 15 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Device Information
Item
This column shows the type of data the ARMOR Z1 is recording.
Data
This column shows the actual data recorded by the ARMOR Z1.
Host Name
This is the Syst e m N a m e you enter in the M a in t e n a n ce > Ge n e r a l screen. It is for
identification purposes.
Model Number
This is the model name of your device.
Firmware Version
This is the firmware version.
Sys OP Mode
This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 26) to which the ARMOR Z1 is set - Rou t e r
M ode .
WAN Information
MAC Address
This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address
This shows the WAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask
This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway
This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.
IPv6 Address
This shows the IPv6 address of the ARMOR Z1 on the WAN.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
36
Chapter 6 Router Mode
Table 15 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
LAN Information
MAC Address
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
DHCP
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Se r ve r or D isa ble .
IPv6 Address
This shows the IPv6 address of the ARMOR Z1 on the LAN.
WLAN 2.4G Information
WLAN OP Mode
This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 26) to which the ARMOR Z1’s wireless LAN is
set - Acce ss Poin t M ode .
MAC Address
This shows the 2.4GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the ARMOR Z1 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN.
Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security
This shows the level of wireless security the ARMOR Z1 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address
This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the ARMOR Z1 in the 5GHz wireless LAN.
Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security
This shows the level of wireless security the ARMOR Z1 is using.
Firewall
This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.
System Status
System Up Time
This is the total time the ARMOR Z1 has been on.
Current Date/Time
This field displays your ARMOR Z1’s present date and time.
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This displays what percentage of the ARMOR Z1’s processing ability is currently used. When
this percentage is close to 100%, the ARMOR Z1 is running at full load, and the throughput
is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput,
you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.)
- Memory Usage
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the ARMOR Z1 is using.
Interface Status
Interface
This displays the ARMOR Z1 port types. The port types are: W AN , LAN and W LAN .
Status
For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays D ow n (line is down) or Up (line is up or
connected).
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or
D ow n when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled.
Rate
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left blank when the
line is disconnected.
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet
encapsulation. This field displays N / A when the line is disconnected.
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/
5GHz WLAN is enabled and N / A when the WLAN is disabled.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
37
Chapter 6 Router Mode
Table 15 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Router Mode (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Printer Information
Printer Name
The ARMOR Z1 can act as a print server and allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN.
This displays the name of the printer connected to the ARMOR Z1's USB port.
Note: You need to manually install the printer driver in your computer and add the printer to
your printer list.
6.2.1 Navigation Panel
Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure ARMOR Z1 features.
Figure 26 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 16 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
St a t u s
System Status
This screen shows the ARMOR Z1’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary
statistics tables.
Live Network
Monitor
This screen shows transmission data rates between the ARMOR Z1 and the
Internet or connected devices.
Common Usage
This screen shows the top five traffic flows transmitting from/to the
selected LAN device(s).
Download Traffic
Statistics
This screen shows the type and percentage of most download traffic.
DHCP Table
Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
WLAN 2.4G
Clients
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated
to the ARMOR Z1’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.
WLAN 5G Clients
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated
to the ARMOR Z1’s 5GHz wireless LAN.
W AN
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
38
Chapter 6 Router Mode
Table 16 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)
LINK
TAB
Internet
Connection
NAT
FUNCTION
This screen allows you to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address
assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address.
General
Use this screen to enable NAT.
Use this screen to configure servers behind the ARMOR Z1 and forward
incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network.
Port Trigger
Dynamic DNS
Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s port triggering settings.
Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.
W ir e le ss
Wireless
Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN and configure wireless LAN and
wireless security settings.
Guest Wireless
Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the ARMOR Z1.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the ARMOR Z1 to block access to
devices or block the devices from accessing the ARMOR Z1.
Advanced
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS
Use this screen to configure WPS.
Scheduling
Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN
LAN IP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Use this screen to configure the IPv6 address for the ARMOR Z1 on the
LAN.
Use this screen to enable the ARMOR Z1’s DHCP server.
Static DHCP
This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific
individual computers based on their MAC addresses.
IPv6 LAN
Use this screen to configure the IPv6 address for your ARMOR Z1 on the
LAN.
Applica t ion s
Parental Control
Bandwidth
Management
General
Use this screen to enable parental control, set parental controls rules/
schedules and block web sites containing certain keywords in the URL.
Notification
Use this screen to send e-mail notifications, configure e-mail notification
rules and e-mail settings.
Bandwidth
Use this screen to enable StreamBoost.
Use this screen to configure the maximum allowable bandwidth and enable
automatic update.
Priorities
Use this screen to change the priority of the conencted devices.
USB Media
Sharing
Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 function as a DLNA-compliant media
server, that lets DLNA-compliant media clients play video, audio, and photo
content files stored on the connected USB storage device.
UPnP
File Sharing
One Connect
Use this screen to enable UPnP on the ARMOR Z1.
SAMBA
Use this screen to enable file sharing through the ARMOR Z1.
FTP
Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 act as a FTP server.
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
Se cu r it y
IPv4 Firewall
Use this screen to configure IPv4 firewall rules.
IPv6 Firewall
Use this screen to configure IPv6 firewall rules.
M a in t e na n ce
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
39
Chapter 6 Router Mode
Table 16 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
General
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names.
Password
Use this screen to change the password of your ARMOR Z1.
Time
Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Use this screen to upload firmware to your ARMOR Z1.
Backup/Restore
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory
defaults to your ARMOR Z1.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the ARMOR Z1 without turning the power
off.
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Remote
Management
Remote
Access
Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP
address(es) users can use Telnet and HTTP/HTTPS to manage the ARMOR
Z1.
Wake On LAN
Use this screen to enable Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the
local network.
Log
Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your ARMOR Z1.
Operation Mode
This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a router, or an
access point.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
40
C HAPT ER
Access Point Mode
7.1 Overview
Use your ARMOR Z1 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your
network. In this mode your ARMOR Z1 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in
the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 27 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
Many screens that are available in Rou t e r M ode are not available in Acce ss Point M ode , such as
bandwidth management and firewall.
7.2 What You Can Do
• Use the St a t us screen to view read-only information about your ARMOR Z1 (Section 7.4 on page
43).
• Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your ARMOR Z1 acting as an access point (Section
7.5 on page 45).
7.3 What You Need to Know
See Chapter 8 on page 48 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the ARMOR Z1 as an access
point.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
41
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
7.3.1 Setting your ARMOR Z1 to AP Mode
Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on
how to do this.
To use your ARMOR Z1 as an access point, go to Ex pe r t > M a in t e n a n ce > Ope r a t ion M ode and
select Acce ss Poin t M ode .
Figure 28 Changing to Access Point mode
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your ARMOR Z1 is already in Access Point mode.
When you select Acce ss Point M ode , the following pop-up message window appears.
Figure 29 Pop up for Access Point mode
Click OK. Then click Apply. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Access Point mode
is successful.
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode
Log in to the Web Configurator in Access Point mode, do the following:
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the ARMOR Z1.
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your computer must have an
IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.
Click St a r t > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to
show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix B on page 166 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
42
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type “192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
Note: After clicking Login, the Ea sy M ode appears. Refer to Section on page 27 for the
Ea sy M ode screens. Change to Ex pe r t M ode to see the screens described in the
sections following this.
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings
The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Acce ss Poin t M ode is the same as for
Rout e r M ode .
• See Chapter 11 on page 82 for information on the configuring your wireless network.
• See Chapter 15 on page 136 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us to open the St a t us screen.
Figure 30 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
43
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the St a t u s screen.
Table 17 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Device Information
Host Name
This is the Syst e m N a m e you enter in the M a in t e n a n ce > Ge n e r a l screen. It is for
identification purposes.
Model Number
This is the model name of your device.
Firmware Version
This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode
This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 26) to which the ARMOR Z1 is set - AP
M ode .
LAN Information
MAC Address
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
DHCP
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Clie nt or N one .
IPv6 Address
This shows the IPv6 address of the ARMOR Z1 on the LAN.
WLAN 2.4G Information
WLAN OP Mode
This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 26) to which the ARMOR Z1’s wireless LAN is
set - Acce ss Poin t M ode .
MAC Address
This shows the 2.4GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the ARMOR Z1 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN.
Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security
This shows the level of wireless security the ARMOR Z1 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address
This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the ARMOR Z1 in the 5GHz wireless LAN.
Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security
This shows the level of wireless security the ARMOR Z1 is using.
System Status
Item
This column shows the type of data the ARMOR Z1 is recording.
Data
This column shows the actual data recorded by the ARMOR Z1.
System Up Time
This is the total time the ARMOR Z1 has been on.
Current Date/Time
This field displays your ARMOR Z1’s present date and time.
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This displays what percentage of the ARMOR Z1’s processing ability is currently used. When
this percentage is close to 100%, the ARMOR Z1 is running at full load, and the throughput
is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput,
you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.)
- Memory Usage
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the ARMOR Z1 is using.
Interface Status
Interface
This displays the ARMOR Z1 port types. The port types are: LAN and W LAN .
Status
For the LAN ports, this field displays D ow n (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or
D ow n when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
44
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
Table 17 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Rate
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left blank when the
line is disconnected.
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/
5GHz WLAN is enabled and N / A when the WLAN is disabled.
Printer Information
Printer Name
The ARMOR Z1 can act as a print server and allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN.
This displays the name of the printer connected to the ARMOR Z1's USB port.
Note: You need to manually install the printer driver in your computer and add the printer to
your printer list.
7.4.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure ARMOR Z1 features in Acce ss Point M ode .
Figure 31 Expert Mode: Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
Refer to Table 16 on page 38 for descriptions of the labels shown in the navigation panel.
7.5 LAN Screen
Use this section to configure your LAN settings while in Acce ss Poin t M ode .
Click Ex pe r t > LAN to see the screen below.
Note: If you change the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in the screen below, you will need to
log into the ARMOR Z1 again using the new IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
45
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
Figure 32 LAN > LAN IP
The table below describes the labels in the screen.
Table 18 LAN > LAN IP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IP Address
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
When you enable this, the ARMOR Z1 gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP
server (for example, your ISP). Users connected to the ARMOR Z1 can now access
the network (i.e., the Internet if the IP address is given by the ISP).
The Web Configurator may no longer be accessible unless you know the IP address
assigned by the DHCP server to the ARMOR Z1. You need to reset the ARMOR Z1 to
be able to access the Web Configurator again (see Section 15.7 on page 141 for
details on how to reset the ARMOR Z1).
Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your ARMOR Z1 in
the field below.
Static IP Address
Click this if you want to specify the IP address of your ARMOR Z1. Or if your ISP or
network administrator gave you a static IP address to access the network or the
Internet.
IP Address
Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. The default setting is 192.168.1.2.
If you change the IP address you will have to log in again with the new IP address.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your
ARMOR Z1 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address
that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask
computed by the ARMOR Z1.
Gateway IP Address
Enter a Ga t e w a y I P Addr e ss (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one)
in this field.
DNS Server
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Third DNS Server
Select Obt a in e d Fr om I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information
(and the ARMOR Z1's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (readonly) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select Use r - D e fin e d if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS
server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose Use r - D e fin e d, but leave
the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, Use r - D e fin e d changes to N on e after you click
Apply. If you set a second choice to Use r - D e fin e d, and enter the same IP
address, the second Use r - D e fin e d changes to N on e after you click Apply.
Select N on e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a
DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
46
Chapter 7 Access Point Mode
Table 18 LAN > LAN IP (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
47
C HAPT ER
Tutorials
8.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for setting up your ARMOR Z1.
• Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS
• Connect to ARMOR Z1 Wireless Network without WPS
• Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses
the ARMOR Z1 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter
or PCI card).
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection via the web configurator or utility.
This tutorial shows you how to do both.
• Push Bu t t on Configu r a t ion ( PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See Section 8.2.1 on page 48. This is the easier method.
• PI N Con figu r a t ion - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the ARMOR Z1’s interface. See Section 8.2.2 on page 49. This
is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
Make sure that your ARMOR Z1 is turned on. Make sure the W I FI button (at the back panel of the
ARMOR Z1) is pushed in, and that the device is placed within range of your notebook.
Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and
utility in your notebook.
In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (St a r t or
W PS button)
Log into ARMOR Z1’s Web Configurator and press the Push But t on in the Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss >
W PS screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
48
Chapter 8 Tutorials
Note: Your ARMOR Z1 has a WPS button located on its front panel, as well as a WPS
button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you
can use one or the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button
within two minutes of pressing the first one.
The ARMOR Z1 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to
two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the ARMOR Z1 securely.
The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a
button on both ARMOR Z1 and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).
Figure 33 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
Access Point
Wireless Client
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
8.2.2 PIN Configuration
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both ARMOR Z1’s configuration
interface and the client’s utilities.
Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method
to get a PIN number.
Enter the PIN number to the PI N field in the Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > W PS screen on the ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
49
Chapter 8 Tutorials
Click St a r t buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the
ARMOR Z1’s W PS screen within two minutes.
The ARMOR Z1 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the
wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate
with the ARMOR Z1 securely.
The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on ARMOR Z1
and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
Figure 34 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
Wireless Client
Access Point
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
8.3 Connect to ARMOR Z1 Wireless Network without WPS
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters
on your ARMOR Z1 and connect your computer to the ARMOR Z1 wireless network.
Ba n d
2.4GHz
SSI D
SSID_Example3
Ch a n n e l
Se cu r it y
WPA2-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
50
Chapter 8 Tutorials
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 15).
Make sure the W I FI switch (at the back panel of the ARMOR Z1) is set to ON .
Open the Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > W ir e le ss screen in the AP’s Web Configurator.
Confirm that the wireless LAN is enabled on the ARMOR Z1.
Select to configure the wireless settings for the 2.4GHz wireless radio.
Enter SSI D _ Ex a m ple 3 as the SSID and select Cha nne l- 0 6 as the channel. Set security mode to
W PA2 - PSK and enter Thisism yW PA- PSKpr e - sh a r e dk e y in the Pr e - Sha r e d Ke y field. Click
Apply.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t u s to open the St a t u s screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security
settings under D e vice I nfor m a t ion and check if the WLAN connection is up under I n t e r fa ce
St a t us.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
51
Chapter 8 Tutorials
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook
Note: In this example, we use the ZyXEL NWD6505 wireless adapter as the wireless
client and use the Windows built-in utility (Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)) to
connect to the wireless netwok.
The ARMOR Z1 supports IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n and IEEE
802.11ac wireless clients. Make sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports
one of these standards.
Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a “utility” that you install on your
computer. See your wireless adapter’s User’s Guide for information on how to do that.
After you’ve installed the driver and attached the NWD6505 to your computer’s USB port, rightclick the W ir e le ss N e t w or k Conn e ct ion icon in your computer’s system tray, select and click
Vie w Ava ila ble W ir e le ss N e t w or k s.
The W ir e le ss N e t w or k Conne ct ion screen displays. Click Re fr e sh n e t w or k list to view the
available wireless APs within range.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
52
Chapter 8 Tutorials
Select SSI D _ Ex a m ple 3 and click Conn e ct .
Type the security key in the following screen. Click Conn e ct .
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
53
Chapter 8 Tutorials
Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below.
If the wireless client keeps trying to connect to or acquiring an IP address from the ARMOR Z1,
make sure you entered the correct security key.
If the connection has limited or no connectivity, make sure the DHCP server is enabled on the
ARMOR Z1.
If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the
URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless
connection is successfully configured.
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the ARMOR Z1
You can configure more than one guest SSID on a ARMOR Z1. See Section 11.4 on page 93.
This allows you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the ARMOR Z1 as if there
were multiple APs (virtual APs). Each guest SSID has its own wireless security type. That is, each
SSID on the ARMOR Z1 represents a different access point/wireless network to wireless clients in
the network.
Clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings. Clients
using different SSIDs can access the Internet and the wired network behind the ARMOR Z1 (such as
a printer).
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
54
Chapter 8 Tutorials
For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in your office. A is for workers,
B is for guests and C is specific to a VoIP device in the meeting room.
SSI D _ W or k e r
SSI D _ VoI P
SSI D _ Gue st
8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs
The ARMOR Z1 is in router mode by default.
This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your ARMOR
Z1 (in router mode).
SSID
SECURITY TYPE
KEY
SSID_Worker
WPA2-PSK
DoNotStealMyWirelessNetwork
WPA Compatible
SSID_VoIP
WPA-PSK
VoIPOnly12345678
SSID_Guest
WPA-PSK
keyexample123
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the ARMOR Z1 using an Ethernet cable.
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in router mode is “192.168.1.1”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.2” and “192.168.1.254”.
Click St a r t > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to
show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix B on page 166 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type “http://192.168.1.1” as the web address in your web browser.
Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login .
Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click I gn or e .
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
55
Chapter 8 Tutorials
The Ea sy M ode appears.
Go to Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > Gue st W ir e le ss. Click the Edit icon of the first entry to configure
wireless and security settings for SSI D _ W or k e r.
Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable I nt r a - BSS Tr a ffic for SSI D _ W or k e r
to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Click Apply.
10 Click the Edit icon of the second entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSI D _ VoI P.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
56
Chapter 8 Tutorials
11 Configure the screen as follows. You do not enable I nt r a - BSS Tr a ffic for SSI D _ VoI P. Click Apply.
12 Click the Edit icon of the third entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSI D _ Gue st .
13 Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable I nt r a - BSS Tr a ffic for SSI D _ Gu e st to
allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Select Ena ble
Gu e st W LAN to allow clients to access the Internet only. Click Apply.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
57
P ART II
Technical Reference
58
C HAPT ER
Status
9.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the ARMOR Z1.
9.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the Live N e t w or k M onit or screen to view transmission data rates between the ARMOR Z1
and the Internet or connected devices (Section 9.2 on page 59).
• Use the Com m on Usa ge screen to view the top five traffic flows transmitting from/to the
selected LAN device(s) (Section 9.3 on page 61).
• Use the D ow nloa d Tr a ffic St a t ist ics screen to view the type and percentage of most download
traffic (Section 9.4 on page 62).
• Use the D H CP Ta ble screen to view the current DHCP client information (Section 9.5 on page
63).
• Use the W LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G Clie nt s screen to view the wireless clients that are currently associated
to the ARMOR Z1 (Section 9.6 on page 64).
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen
Use this screen to view the current upstream and downstream transmission speeds between the
ARMOR Z1 and the Internet and/or between the ARMOR Z1 and the connected device(s)
(represented by icons indicating the kind of network device), including those connecting wirelessly.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us > Live N e t w or k M on it or. The following screen displays. You can move
your mouse over a device icon to view information about the device, such as the name, IP address,
MAC address, device type and connection type.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
59
Chapter 9 Status
Figure 35 Expert > Status > Live Network Monitor
Click a device icon to go to a screen that displays the upstream/downstream bandwidth as a line
graph. If you click the ARMOR Z1’s icon, it also shows the transmission rate between the ARMOR Z1
and each connected device. If you click a connected device’s icon, you can see the current
transmission rate for a traffic type. The green ball indicates the traffic flow is given enough
bandwidth.
Figure 36 Expert > Status > Live Network Monitor: Traffic Statistics (ARMOR Z1)
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
60
Chapter 9 Status
Figure 37 Expert > Status > Live Network Monitor: Traffic Statistics (Connected Device)
9.3 Common Usage Screen
Use this screen to view the top five traffic flows transmitting from/to the selected LAN device(s) in
the past day, week or month.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us > Com m on Usa ge to open the Com m on Usa ge screen.
The y-axis shows the time period over which the traffic flow occurred. The x-axis shows the type of
the traffic flow.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
61
Chapter 9 Status
Figure 38 Expert > Status > Common Usage
9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen
Use this screen to view the type and percentage of most download traffic on the ARMOR Z1.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us > D ow nloa d Tr a ffic St a t ist ics to open the D ow nloa d Tr a ffic St a t ist ics
screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
62
Chapter 9 Status
Figure 39 Expert > Status > Download Traffic Statistics
9.5 DHCP Table Screen
You can configure the ARMOR Z1’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server,
the ARMOR Z1 assigns IP addresses to the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have
another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured.
Use this screen to view current DHCP client information (including MAC Address, and IP Address) of
all network clients using the ARMOR Z1’s DHCP server.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us > D H CP Ta ble to open the D H CP Ta ble screen.
Figure 40 Expert > Status > DHCP Table
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
63
Chapter 9 Status
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 19 Expert > Status > DHCP Table
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
This is the index number of the host computer.
Status
This field displays whether the connection to the host computer is up (a yellow bulb) or
down (a gray bulb).
Host Name
This field displays the computer host name.
IP Address
This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.
MAC Address
This field shows the MAC address of the computer with the name in the H ost N a m e field.
Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely
identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of
hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.
Reserve
Select this if you want to reserve the IP address for this specific MAC address.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
9.6 WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients Screen
Use this screen to view the wireless stations (clients) that are currently associated to the ARMOR
Z1’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network.
Click Ex pe r t > St a t us > W LAN 2 .4 G Clie nt s or W LAN 5 G Clie nt s to open the W LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G
Clie nt s screen.
Figure 41 Expert > Status > WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 20 Expert > Status > WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address
This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association
Time
This field displays the time a wireless client first associated with the ARMOR Z1’s WLAN.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
64
C HAPTER
10
WAN
10.1 Overview
This chapter discusses the ARMOR Z1’s W AN screens. Use these screens to configure your ARMOR
Z1 for Internet access.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the
Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other
networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations.
Figure 42 LAN and WAN
10.2 What You Can Do
• Use the I n t e r n e t Con n e ct ion screen to enter your ISP information and set how the computer
acquires its IP, DNS and WAN MAC addresses (Section 10.4 on page 68).
• Use the N AT screens to enable NAT, set a default server and change your ARMOR Z1’s port
forwarding settings and trigger port settings (Section 10.5 on page 77).
• Use the D yna m ic D N S screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s DDNS settings (Section 10.6 on page
80).
10.3 What You Need To Know
The information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN connection, as well
as enable/disable some advanced features of your ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
65
Chapter 10 WAN
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection
Encapsulation Method
Encapsulation is used to include data from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. To set
up a WAN connection to the Internet, you need to use the same encapsulation method used by your
ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP offers a dial-up Internet connection using PPPoE (PPP
over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username
and password (and service name) for user authentication.
WAN IP Address
The WAN IP address is an IP address for the ARMOR Z1, which makes it accessible from an outside
network. It is used by the ARMOR Z1 to communicate with other devices in other networks. It can
be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the ARMOR Z1 tries to access the
Internet.
If your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should also assign you the subnet mask and
DNS server IP address(es) (and a gateway IP address if you use the Ethernet or ENET ENCAP
encapsulation method).
DNS Server Address Assignment
Use Domain Name System (DNS) to map a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice
versa, for instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS server is extremely
important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access
it.
The ARMOR Z1 can get the DNS server addresses in the following ways.
The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when you
sign up. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields.
If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the ARMOR Z1’s WAN IP
address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP.
WAN MAC Address
The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the
factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN. Choose Fa ct or y D e fa ult
to select the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Otherwise, click Clon e t he com pu t e r 's M AC a ddr e ss - I P Addr e ss and enter the IP address of
the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is successfully configured, the
address will be copied to configuration file. It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior
to hooking up the WAN Port.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
66
Chapter 10 WAN
Multicast
Traditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways - Unicast (1 sender - 1 recipient)
or Broadcast (1 sender - everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to a group of
hosts on the network - not everybody and not just 1.
Figure 43 Multicast Example
In the multicast example above, systems A and D comprise one multicast group. In multicasting,
the server only needs to send one data stream and this is delivered to systems A and D.
IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership
in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The ARMOR Z1 supports both IGMP version
1 (I GM P- v1 ) and IGMP version 2 (I GM P- v2 ).
At start up, the ARMOR Z1 queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership.
After that, the ARMOR Z1 periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/
disabled on the ARMOR Z1 WAN interface in the Web Configurator (W AN ). Select N on e to disable
IP multicasting on these interfaces.
Auto-IP Change
When the ARMOR Z1 gets a WAN IP address or a DNS server IP address which is in the same
subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, Auto-IP-Change allows the ARMOR Z1 to change its LAN
IP address to 10.0.0.1 automatically. If the ARMOR Z1’s original LAN IP address is 10.0.0.1 and the
WAN IP address is in the same subnet, such as 10.0.0.3, the ARMOR Z1 switches to use
192.168.1.1 as its LAN IP address.
Figure 44 Auto-IP-Change Example
1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .1
1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .2 3
1 0 .0 .0 .1
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
67
Chapter 10 WAN
Auto-IP-Change only works under the following conditions:
• The ARMOR Z1 must be in Rout e r M ode (see Section 15.12 on page 147 for more information)
for Auto-IP-Change to become active.
• The ARMOR Z1 is set to receive a dynamic WAN IP address.
10.4 Internet Connection Screen
Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s Internet access settings. Click Ex pe r t > W AN >
I nt e r n e t Conn e ct ion .
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation
This screen displays when you select I PoE encapsulation.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
68
Chapter 10 WAN
Figure 45 Expert > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only)
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
69
Chapter 10 WAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 21 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation
You must choose the I PoE option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
IPv4 / IPv6
Select I Pv4 On ly if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 only.
Select D u a l St a ck to allow the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time.
Select I Pv6 On ly if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv6 only.
IP Address
Obtain an IP
Address
Automatically
(DHCP)
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default
selection.
Static IP Address
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
IP Address
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected St a t ic I P Addr e ss.
Subnet Mask
Enter the Su bn e t M a sk in this field.
Default Gateway
Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.
MTU Size
Enter the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size for each packet. If a larger packet
arrives, the ARMOR Z1 divides it into smaller fragments.
DNS Server
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Third DNS Server
Select Obt a in e d Fr om I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information
(and the ARMOR Z1's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only)
DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select Use r - D e fin e d if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS
server's IP address in the field to the right.
Select N on e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
WAN MAC Address
Once the WAN MAC address is successfully configured, the address will be copied to the configuration file. It
will not change unless you change the setting or upload a different configuration file.
Factory default
Select this option to have the WAN interface use the factory assigned default MAC
address. By default, the ARMOR Z1 uses the factory assigned MAC address to identify
itself.
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - IP
Address
Select this option to have the WAN interface use a different MAC address by cloning the
MAC address of another device or computer. Enter the IP address of the device or
computer whose MAC you are cloning.
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select this option to have the WAN interface use a manually specified MAC address.
Enter the MAC address in the fields.
IPv6 Tunneling
Use IPv6 tunneling when the local network uses IPv6 and the ISP has an IPv4 network. When the ARMOR Z1
has an IPv4 WAN address and you set I Pv4 / I Pv6 mode to I Pv4 On ly, you can enable IPv6 tunneling to
encapsulate IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets to cross the ISP’s IPv4 network.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
70
Chapter 10 WAN
Table 21 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IPv6 Tunneling
Select N on e to not allow IPv6 packets to cross IPv4 networks.
Select 6 RD to enable 6RD. IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6RD) is an IPv6 transitioning
process for stateless tunneling of IPv6 over IPv4. Enable 6RD to allow tunneling across
an ISP's IPv4 only access network.
Select 6 t o4 to transmit IPv6 packets over an IPv4 network. A 6to4 relay router is
required to route 6to4 packets to a native IPv6 network.
Select 6 in 4 if the ARMOR Z1 has a public IPv4 address and you want to transmit your
IPv6 packets to one and only one remote site whose LAN network is also an IPv6
network. You must know the WAN IP address of the remote gateway.
6RD
The ARMOR Z1 generates a global IPv6 prefix from its IPv4 WAN address and tunnels IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s
Border Relay router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The
ARMOR Z1 uses its configured IPv4 WAN IP to route IPv4 traffic to the IPv4 Internet.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Automatically
configured by
DHCPC
Select this to have the ARMOR Z1 detect the relay server’s IP address automatically
through DHCP.
Manually Configured
Select this if you have the IPv4 address of the relay server.
Border Relay IPv4
Address
Specify the relay server’s IPv4 address.
Service Provider
IPv6 Prefix
Enter an IPv6 prefix for tunneling IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router and
connecting to the native IPv6 Internet.
Service Provider
IPv6 Prefix length
Enter the IPv6 prefix length.
IPv4 mask length
Enter the subnet mask number (1~32) for the IPv4 network.
An IPv6 prefix length specifies how many most significant bits (starting from the left) in
the address compose the network address.
6to4
The ARMOR Z1 should get a public IPv4 address for the WAN. The ARMOR Z1 adds an IPv4 IP header to an
IPv6 packet when transmitting the packet to the Internet. In reverse, the ARMOR Z1 removes the IPv4 header
from an IPv6 packet when receiving it from the Internet.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Relay Server IPv4
Address
Enter the IPv4 address of a 6to4 relay server which helps forward packets between
6to4 networks and native IPv6 networks.
6in4
The ARMOR Z1 encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 packets across the Internet. You must know the WAN IP
address of the remote gateway device. This mode is normally used for a site-to-site application such as two
branch offices.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Remote IPv4
Address
Enter the IPv4 address of the remote gateway to which this interface tunnels traffic.
Remote IPv6
Address
Enter the IPv6 address of the remote gateway to which this interface tunnels traffic.
Local IPv6 Address
Enter the IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.
IPv6 Prefix
Enter the IPv6 prefix for this interface if you want to use a static IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
71
Chapter 10 WAN
Table 21 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IPv6 DNS Server
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field and set I Pv6 Tun n e lin g to 6 RD,
6 in 4 or 6 t o4 .
First DNS Server
Specify the DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.
Second DNS Server
Third DNS Server
IPv6 Address
This section is NOT available when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Obtain an IP
Address
Automatically(DHCP
Select this option if you want to obtain an IPv6 address from a DHCPv6 server.
Static IP Address
Select this option if you have a fixed IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.
•
•
Select D UI D - LL ( D e fa ult ) to have the ARMOR Z1 use DUID-LL (DUID Based on
Link-layer Address) for identification when exchanging DHCPv6 messages.
Select D UI D - LLT to have the ARMOR Z1 use DUID-LLT (DUID Based on Link-layer
Address Plus Time) for identification when exchanging DHCPv6 messages.
IPv6 Address
Enter the IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.
Prefix length
Enter the address prefix length to specify how many most significant bits in an IPv6
address compose the network address.
IPv6 Default
Gateway
Enter the IPv6 address of the next-hop gateway. The gateway helps forward packets to
their destinations.
Link Local Only
Select this option to use the link-local address which uniquely identifies a device on the
local network (the LAN).
IPv6 DNS Server
This is available only when you select D u a l St a ck or I Pv6 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Third DNS Server
Select Obt a in e d Fr om I SP to have the ARMOR Z1 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses
from the ISP automatically.
Select Use r - D e fin e d and enter the IPv6 DNS server address assigned by the ISP to
have the ARMOR Z1 use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually.
Select N on e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IPv6 address of a computer in order to access it.
Multicast Setup
Multicast Setup
Select I GM Pv1 / v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN
to the LAN.
Select N on e to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or
sent to all connected network devices.
Auto-Subnet Configuration
Enable Auto-IPChange Mode
Select this option to have the ARMOR Z1 change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or
192.168.1.1 accordingly when the ARMOR Z1 gets a dynamic WAN IP address in the
same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
Select this option to have the ARMOR Z1 change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or
192.168.1.1 accordingly when the ARMOR Z1 gets a DNS server IP address in the same
subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the ARMOR Z1 are still available in this
mode.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
72
Chapter 10 WAN
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The ARMOR Z1 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard
(RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL,
cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP ove r Et he r ne t option is for a dial-up connection using
PPPoE.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for example Radius).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network services, a
function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and
offer new IP services for individuals.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no
specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the ARMOR Z1 (rather than individual computers), the
computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ARMOR Z1 does that part of
the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
73
Chapter 10 WAN
This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.
Figure 46 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only)
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
74
Chapter 10 WAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation
Select PPPoE if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.
IPv4 / IPv6
Select I Pv4 On ly if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 only.
Select D u a l St a ck to allow the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time.
Select I Pv6 On ly if you want the ARMOR Z1 to run IPv6 only.
PPP Information
PPP Username
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPP Password
Type the password associated with the user name above.
MTU Size
Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) or the largest packet size per frame that
your ARMOR Z1 can receive and process.
PPP Auto Connect
Select this option if you do not want the connection to time out.
IDLE Timeout
(second)
This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the router automatically
disconnects from the PPPoE server.
PPPoE Service
Name
Enter the PPPoE service name specified in the ISP account.
WAN IP Address Assignment
Get automatically
from ISP
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default
selection.
Use Fixed IP
Address
Select this option and enter your WAN IP address if the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
DNS Server
First DNS Server
Second DNS
Server
Third DNS Server
Select Obt a in e d Fr om I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and
the ARMOR Z1's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS
server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select Use r - D e fin e d if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's
IP address in the field to the right.
Select N on e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
WAN MAC Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the ARMOR Z1’s MAC
address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default
Select Fa ct or y de fa u lt to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Clone the
computer’s MAC
address - IP
Address
Select Clon e t h e com pu t e r 's M AC a ddr e ss - I P Addr e ss and enter the IP address of
the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
IPv6 Tunneling
Use IPv6 tunneling when the local network uses IPv6 and the ISP has an IPv4 network. When the ARMOR Z1
has an IPv4 WAN address and you set I Pv4 / I Pv6 mode to I Pv4 On ly, you can enable IPv6 tunneling to
encapsulate IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets to cross the ISP’s IPv4 network.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
75
Chapter 10 WAN
Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IPv6 Tunneling
Select N one to not allow IPv6 packets to cross IPv4 networks.
Select 6 RD to enable 6RD. IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6RD) is an IPv6 transitioning
process for stateless tunneling of IPv6 over IPv4. Enable 6RD to allow tunneling across
an ISP's IPv4 only access network.
Select 6 t o4 to transmit IPv6 packets over an IPv4 network. A 6to4 relay router is
required to route 6to4 packets to a native IPv6 network.
Select 6 in 4 if the ARMOR Z1 has a public IPv4 address and you want to transmit your
IPv6 packets to one and only one remote site whose LAN network is also an IPv6
network. You must know the WAN IP address of the remote gateway.
6RD
The ARMOR Z1 generates a global IPv6 prefix from its IPv4 WAN address and tunnels IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s
Border Relay router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The
ARMOR Z1 uses its configured IPv4 WAN IP to route IPv4 traffic to the IPv4 Internet.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Automatically
configured by
DHCPC
Select this to have the ARMOR Z1 detect the relay server’s IP address automatically
through DHCP.
Manually
Configured
Select this if you have the IPv4 address of the relay server.
Border Relay IPv4
Address
Specify the relay server’s IPv4 address.
Service Provider
IPv6 Prefix
Enter an IPv6 prefix for tunneling IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router and
connecting to the native IPv6 Internet.
Service Provider
IPv6 Prefix length
Enter the IPv6 prefix length.
IPv4 mask length
Enter the subnet mask number (1~32) for the IPv4 network.
An IPv6 prefix length specifies how many most significant bits (starting from the left) in
the address compose the network address.
6to4
The ARMOR Z1 should get a public IPv4 address for the WAN. The ARMOR Z1 adds an IPv4 IP header to an
IPv6 packet when transmitting the packet to the Internet. In reverse, the ARMOR Z1 removes the IPv4 header
from an IPv6 packet when receiving it from the Internet.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Relay Server IPv4
Address
Enter the IPv4 address of a 6to4 relay server which helps forward packets between 6to4
networks and native IPv6 networks.
6in4
The ARMOR Z1 encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 packets across the Internet. You must know the WAN IP
address of the remote gateway device. This mode is normally used for a site-to-site application such as two
branch offices.
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
Remote IPv4
Address
Enter the IPv4 address of the remote gateway to which this interface tunnels traffic.
Remote IPv6
Address
Enter the IPv6 address of the remote gateway to which this interface tunnels traffic.
Local IPv6 Address
Enter the IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.
IPv6 Prefix
Enter the IPv6 prefix for this interface if you want to use a static IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
76
Chapter 10 WAN
Table 22 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IPv6 DNS Server
This is available only when you select I Pv4 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field and set I Pv6 Tun n e lin g to 6 RD,
6 in 4 or 6 t o4 .
First DNS Server
Specify the DNS server IPv6 address assigned by the ISP.
Second DNS
Server
Third DNS Server
IPv6 DNS Server
This is available only when you select D u a l St a ck or I Pv6 On ly in the I Pv4 / I Pv6 field.
First DNS Server
Second DNS
Server
Third DNS Server
Select Obt a in e d Fr om I SP to have the ARMOR Z1 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses
from the ISP automatically.
Select Use r - D e fin e d and enter the IPv6 DNS server address assigned by the ISP to
have the ARMOR Z1 use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually.
Select N on e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IPv6 address of a computer in order to access it.
Multicast Setup
Multicast Setup
Select I GM Pv1 / v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN to
the LAN.
Select N one to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or
sent to all connected network devices.
Auto-Subnet Configuration
Enable Auto-IPChange Mode
Select this option to have the ARMOR Z1 change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or
192.168.1.1 accordingly when the ARMOR Z1 gets a dynamic WAN IP address in the
same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the ARMOR Z1 are still available in this
mode.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca nce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
10.5 NAT
Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s NAT (Network Address Translation) settings. Click
Ex pe r t > W AN > N AT.
10.5.1 General Screen
Use this screen to enable NAT, set a default server and configure your ARMOR Z1’s port forwarding
settings to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network. Click Ex pe r t >
W AN > N AT > Ge ne r a l.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
77
Chapter 10 WAN
Figure 47 Expert > WAN > NAT > General
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Expert > WAN > NAT > General
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
General
Network Address
Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address
used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a
different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used
on the Internet).
Select En a ble to activate NAT. Select D isa ble to turn it off.
Default Server Setup
Default Server
You can decide whether you want to use the default server or specify a server manually.
In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A default
server receives packets from ports that are not specified in the port forwarding summary
table below.
Select this to use the default server.
Change To Server
Select this and manually enter the server’s IP address.
Port Forwarding
Service Name
Select a pre-defined service from the drop-down list box. The pre-defined service port
number(s) and protocol will be displayed in the port forwarding summary table.
Otherwise, select Use r de fin e to manually enter the Por t number(s) and select the
Se r vice Pr ot ocol.
Service Protocol
Select the transport layer protocol supported by this virtual server. Choices are TCP,
UD P, or TCP_ UD P.
If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Se r vice N a m e field, the protocol will be
configured automatically.
Server IP Address
Enter the inside IP address of the virtual server here.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
78
Chapter 10 WAN
Table 23 Expert > WAN > NAT > General (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Port
This shows the port number(s) that identifies the service if you select a pre-defined
service. If you select Use r de fin e in the Se r vice N a m e field, enter the port number(s)
manually.
Add
Click Add to add the rule in the port forwarding summary table below.
This is the number of an individual port forwarding server entry.
Status
This icon is turned on when the rule is enabled.
Name
This field displays a name to identify this rule.
Protocol
This is the transport layer protocol used for the service.
Port
This field displays the port number(s).
Server IP Address
This field displays the inside IP address of the server.
Modify
Click the Edit icon to open the edit screen where you can modify an existing rule.
Click the D e le t e icon to remove a rule.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca nce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen
To change your ARMOR Z1’s trigger port settings, click Ex pe r t > W AN > N AT > Por t Tr igge r. The
screen appears as shown.
Note: Only one LAN computer can use a trigger port (range) at a time.
Figure 48 Expert > WAN > NAT > Port Trigger
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
79
Chapter 10 WAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24 Expert > WAN > NAT > Port Trigger
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Port Trigger Rules
This is the rule index number (read-only).
Name
Type a unique name (up to 15 characters) for identification purposes. All characters are
permitted - including spaces.
Incoming Port
Incoming is a port (or a range of ports) that a server on the WAN uses when it sends out
a particular service. The ARMOR Z1 forwards the traffic with this port (or range of ports)
to the client computer on the LAN that requested the service.
End Port
Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.
Trigger Port
The trigger port is a port (or a range of ports) that causes (or triggers) the ARMOR Z1 to
record the IP address of the LAN computer that sent the traffic to a server on the WAN.
Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.
Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.
End Port
Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca nce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen
To change your ARMOR Z1’s DDNS, click Ex pe r t > W AN > D yn a m ic D N S. The screen appears as
shown.
Figure 49 Expert > WAN > Dynamic DNS
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
80
Chapter 10 WAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Expert > WAN > Dynamic DNS
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Dynamic DNS Setup
Dynamic DNS
Select En a ble to use dynamic DNS. Select D isa ble to turn this feature off.
Service Provider
Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.
Host Name
Enter a host names in the field provided. You can specify up to two host names in the
field separated by a comma (",").
Username
Enter your user name.
Password
Enter the password assigned to you.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
81
C HAPTER
11
Wireless LAN
11.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your ARMOR Z1. The
ARMOR Z1 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz network at the same time. You can have
different wireless and wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs. Click Ex pe r t >
W ir e le ss to configure w ir e le ss LAN 2 .4 G or w ir e le ss LAN 5 G.
See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Figure 50 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are
called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices
(such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your ARMOR Z1 is the AP.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
82
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
11.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the W ir e le ss screen to enable or disable the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless LAN, set up wireless
security between the ARMOR Z1 and the wireless clients, and make other basic configuration
changes (Section 11.2 on page 87).
• Use the Gu e st W ir e le ss screen to set up multiple wireless networks on your ARMOR Z1 (Section
11.4 on page 93).
• Use the M AC Filt e r screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from
connecting to the ARMOR Z1 (Section 11.5 on page 95).
• Use the Adva nce d screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section
11.6 on page 96).
• Use the W PS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually (Section 11.7 on page 97).
• Use the Sche duling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (Section 11.8
on page 99).
11.1.2 What You Should Know
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.
• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or
frequency, to send and receive information.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
SSID
Normally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide the
SSID instead, in which case the AP does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should change
the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess.
This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices to
get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the
wireless network.
MAC Address Filter
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is
usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters2; for example, 00A0C5000002 or
00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s
Guide or other documentation.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
83
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to
use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to
have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the
wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized
wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
User Authentication
You can make every user log in to the wireless network before they can use it. This is called user
authentication. However, every wireless client in the wireless network has to support IEEE 802.1x
to do this.
For wireless networks, there are two typical places to store the user names and passwords for each
user.
• In the AP: this feature is called a local user database or a local database.
• In a RADIUS server: this is a server used in businesses more than in homes.
If your AP does not provide a local user database and if you do not have a RADIUS server, you
cannot set up user names and passwords for your users.
Unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network, even if they
cannot use the wireless network. Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized wireless users to
get a valid user name and password. Then, they can use that user name and password to use the
wireless network.
Local user databases also have an additional limitation that is explained in the next section.
Encryption
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless
network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot
understand the message.
The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication. (See page 84
for information about this.)
Table 26 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
W e a k e st
NO AUTHENTICATION
RADIUS SERVER
No Security
WPA
WPA-PSK
St r on ge st
WPA2-PSK
WPA2
1.
Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds
of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2.
Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
84
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose W PA or W PA2 . If users
do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, W PA- PSK, or W PA2 - PSK.
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless
network supports. For example, suppose the AP does not have a local user database, and you do
not have a RADIUS server. Therefore, there is no user authentication. Suppose the wireless network
has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WPA, and device B supports WPA and WPA2.
Therefore, you should set up W PA or W PA- PSK in the wireless network.
Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use W PA- PSK, W PA, or stronger
encryption. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is
still possible for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty
quickly.
Note: It is not possible to use W PA- PSK, W PA or stronger encryption with a local user
database. In this case, it is better to set up stronger encryption with no
authentication than to set up weaker encryption with the local user database.
When you select W PA2 or W PA2 - PSK in your ARMOR Z1, you can also select an option (W PA/
W PA- PSK Com pa t ible ) to support WPA/WPA-PSK as well. In this case, if some wireless clients
support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up W PA2 - PSK or W PA2 (depending on the
type of wireless network login) and select the W PA/W PA- PSK Com pa t ible option in the ARMOR
Z1.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer
the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the
same key.
Guest WLAN
Guest WLAN allows you to set up a wireless network where users can access to Internet via the
ARMOR Z1 (Z), but not other networks connected to the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can
access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network
N.
Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent
networks.
Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
85
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Figure 51 Guest Wireless LAN Network
Guest WLAN Bandwidth
The Guest WLAN Bandwidth function allows you to restrict the maximum bandwidth for the guest
wireless network. Additionally, you can also define bandwidth for your home or office network. An
example is shown next to define maximum bandwidth for your networks (A is Guest WLAN and N is
home or company network.)
Figure 52 Example: Bandwidth for Different Networks
600 kbps
300 kbps
100 kbps
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS
allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a
button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
86
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how
to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 8.2 on page 48.
11.2 Wireless Screen
Use this screen to configure the SSID and wireless security of the ARMOR Z1’s default wireless LAN.
Note: If you are configuring the ARMOR Z1 from a computer connected to the wireless
LAN and you change the ARMOR Z1’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will
lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then
change the wireless settings of your computer to match the ARMOR Z1’s new
settings.
Click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss.
Figure 53 Expert > Wireless
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 27 Expert > Wireless
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Band
Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security
settings to the default 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z wireless LAN.
Wireless LAN
Select En a ble to activate the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless LAN. Select D isa ble to turn it
off.
You can enable or disable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs by using the W I FI button
located on the back panel of the ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
87
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 27 Expert > Wireless (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Name (SSID)
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID
Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot
obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Channel Selection
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the
frequency band and the country you are in.
This option is only available if Au t o Ch a n n e l Se le ct ion is disabled.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel the ARMOR Z1 is currently using.
Channel Width
Select the wireless channel width used by ARMOR Z1.
A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 144Mbps (2.4GHz) or 217Mbps
(5GHZ) whereas a 40MHz channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of up to
300Mbps (2.4GHz) or 450Mbps (5GHZ).
Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, select Au t o 2 0 / 4 0 M H z to allow the
ARMOR Z1 to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically.
4 0 M H z (channel bonding or dual channel) bonds two adjacent radio channels to increase
throughput. The wireless clients must also support 40 MHz. It is often better to use the 20
MHz setting in a location where the environment hinders the wireless signal.
Select 2 0 M H z if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood or the wireless clients do not support channel bonding.
802.11 Mode
If you set Ba n d to 2 .4 GH z, you can select from the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
8 0 2 .1 1 b: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to
associate with the ARMOR Z1. In this mode, all wireless devices can only transmit at
the data rates supported by IEEE 802.11b.
8 0 2 .1 1 g: allows IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Device.
IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices can associate with the ARMOR Z1 only when
they use the short preamble type.
8 0 2 .1 1 bg: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to
associate with the ARMOR Z1. The ARMOR Z1 adjusts the transmission rate
automatically according to the wireless standard supported by the wireless devices.
8 0 2 .1 1 n : allows IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the ARMOR
Z1. This can increase transmission rates, although IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g
clients will not be able to connect to the ARMOR Z1.
8 0 2 .1 1 gn : allows either IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to
associate with the ARMOR Z1. The transmission rate of your ARMOR Z1 might be
reduced.
8 0 2 .1 1 bgn : allows IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the ARMOR Z1. The transmission rate of your ARMOR Z1
might be reduced.
If you set Ba n d to 5 GH z, you can select from the following:
•
•
•
8 0 2 .1 1 a : allows only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate with the
ARMOR Z1.
8 0 2 .1 1 a / a n : allows both IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11a compliant WLAN devices to
associate with the ARMOR Z1. The transmission rate of your ARMOR Z1 might be
reduced.
8 0 2 .1 1 a / a n / a c: allows IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11a and IEEE 802.11c compliant
WLAN devices to associate with the ARMOR Z1.
Security
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
88
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 27 Expert > Wireless (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Security Mode
Select W PA2 - PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which
want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this
device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See
Section 11.3 on page 89 for detailed information on different security modes. Or you can
select N o Se cu r it y to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are
available in this field.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen.
11.3 Wireless Security
The screen varies depending on what you select in the Se cu r it y M ode field.
11.3.1 No Security
Select N o Se cur it y to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access points without any
data encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your ARMOR Z1, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 54 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: No Security
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
89
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 28 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: No Security
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Security Mode
Choose N o Se cu r it y from the drop-down list box.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Select W PA- PSK or W PA2 - PSK from the Se cu r it y M ode list.
Note: WPA-PSK is not available if you enable WPS before you configure WPA-PSK in the
Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > W ir e le ss screen.
Figure 55 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Security Mode
Select W PA- PSK or W PA2 - PSK to enable data encryption.
WPA-PSK
Compatible
This field appears when you choose W PA2 - PSK as the Se cu r it y M ode .
Pre-Shared Key
Check this field to allow wireless devices using W PA- PSK security mode to connect to
your ARMOR Z1.
W PA- PSK/ W PA2 - PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
90
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 29 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Group Key Update
Timer
The Gr ou p Ke y Upda t e Tim e r is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3 6 0 0 seconds (60 minutes).
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2
Select W PA or W PA2 from the Se cu r it y M ode list.
Note: WPA or WPA2 is not available if you enable WPS before you configure WPA or WPA2
in the Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > W ir e le ss screen.
Figure 56 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA/WPA2
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
91
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 30 Expert > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA/WPA2
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Security Mode
Select W PA or W PA2 to enable data encryption.
WPA Compatible
This check box is available only when you select W PA2 - PSK or W PA2 in the Se cu r it y
M ode field.
Select the check box to have both WPA2 and WPA wireless clients be able to
communicate with the ARMOR Z1 even when the ARMOR Z1 is using WPA2-PSK or
WPA2.
Group Key Update
Timer
The Gr ou p Ke y Upda t e Tim e r is the rate at which the AP (if using W PA- PSK/
W PA2 - PSK key management) or RADIUS server (if using W PA/ W PA2 key
management) sends a new group key out to all clients. The re-keying process is the
WPA/WPA2 equivalent of automatically changing the WEP key for an AP and all
stations in a WLAN on a periodic basis. Setting of the Gr oup Ke y Upda t e Tim e r is
also supported in W PA- PSK/ W PA2 - PSK mode.
PMK Cache Period
This field is available only when you select W PA2 .
Specify how often wireless clients have to resend usernames and passwords in order
to stay connected. Enter a time interval between 10 and 999999 minutes.
Note: If wireless client authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the
reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has priority.
Pre-Authentication
This field is available only when you select W PA2 .
Pre-authentication enables fast roaming by allowing the wireless client (already
connecting to an AP) to perform IEEE 802.1x authentication with another AP before
connecting to it. Select En a ble to turn on preauthentication in WAP2. Otherwise,
select D isa ble .
Authentication Server
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the external authentication server in dotted decimal notation.
Port Number
Enter the port number of the external authentication server.
You need not change this value unless your network administrator instructs you to do
so with additional information.
Shared Secret
Enter a password (up to 127 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared
between the external authentication server and the ARMOR Z1.
The key must be the same on the external authentication server and your ARMOR Z1.
The key is not sent over the network.
Session Timeout
The ARMOR Z1 automatically disconnects a wireless client from the wireless and wired
networks after a period of inactivity. The wireless client needs to send the username
and password again before it can use the wireless and wired networks again. Some
wireless clients may prompt users for a username and password; other clients may
use saved login credentials. In either case, there is usually a short delay while the
wireless client logs in to the wireless network again.
Enter the time in seconds from 0 to 999999.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
92
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen
This screen allows you to enable and configure multiple guest wireless network settings on the
ARMOR Z1.
You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the ARMOR Z1.
This allows you to use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then
assign varying security types to different SSIDs. Wireless clients can use different SSIDs to
associate with the same access point.
Click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > Gue st W ir e le ss. The following screen displays.
Figure 57 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 31 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Band
Use 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z to set up the ARMOR Z1’s guest Wi-Fi network.
This is the index number of each SSID profile.
Status
This shows whether the SSID profile is active (a yellow bulb) or not (a gray bulb).
SSID
An SSID profile is the set of parameters relating to one of the ARMOR Z1’s BSSs. The SSID
(Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless device is associated.
This field displays the name of the wireless profile on the network. When a wireless client
scans for an AP to associate with, this is the name that is broadcast and seen in the
wireless client utility.
Security
This field indicates the security mode of the SSID profile.
Edit
Click the Edit icon to configure the SSID profile.
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit
Use this screen to edit an SSID profile. Click the Edit icon next to an SSID in the Gu e st W ir e le ss
screen. The following screen displays.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
93
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Figure 58 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless > Guest Wireless Setup: Edit
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 32 Expert > Wireless > Guest Wireless > Guest Wireless Setup: Edit
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Active
Select this to activate the SSID profile.
Name (SSID)
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID
Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot
obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Intra-BSS Traffic
Blocking
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or
between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled,
wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When
Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot
communicate with each other.
WMM QoS
Check this to have the ARMOR Z1 automatically give a service a priority level according to
the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends.
WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which
makes them run more smoothly.
Enable
Bandwidth
Management for
Guest WLAN
Select this to turn on bandwidth management for the Guest Wi-Fi network.
Maximum
Bandwidth
Enter a number to specify maximum bandwidth the Guest Wi-Fi network can use.
Security Mode
Select W PA- PSK or W PA2 - PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless
clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings
as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen.
See Section 11.3 on page 89 for detailed information on different security modes. Or you
can select N o Se cu r it y to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are
available in this field.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
94
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
11.5 MAC Filter Screen
The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the ARMOR Z1 to give exclusive access to devices
(Allow ) or exclude devices from accessing the ARMOR Z1 (D e ny). Every Ethernet device has a
unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and
consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know
the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen.
To change your ARMOR Z1’s MAC filter settings, click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > M AC Filt e r. The screen
appears as shown.
Figure 59 Expert > Wireless > MAC Filter
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 33 Expert > Wireless > MAC Filter
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Band
Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security
settings to the default 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z wireless LAN.
SSID Select
This shows the SSID for which you are configuring MAC filtering.
MAC Address
Filter
Select to turn on (En a ble ) or off (D isa ble ) MAC address filtering.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
95
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 33 Expert > Wireless > MAC Filter
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Filter Action
Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the M AC Filt e r Su m m a r y table.
Select Allow to permit access to the ARMOR Z1, MAC addresses not listed will be denied
access to the ARMOR Z1.
Select D e n y to block access to the ARMOR Z1, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to
access the ARMOR Z1.
MAC Filter Summary
Set
This is the index number of the MAC address.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
ARMOR Z1.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.6 Advanced Screen
Use this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as the output power, RTS/CTS Threshold
settings.
Click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > Adva nce d. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 60 Expert > Wireless > Advanced
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 34 Expert > Wireless > Advanced
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wireless Advanced Setup
Band
Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security
settings to the default 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z wireless LAN.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
96
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 34 Expert > Wireless > Advanced (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
RTS/CTS
Threshold
Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/
CTS (Clear To Send) handshake.
This field is not configurable and the ARMOR Z1 automatically changes to use the
maximum value if you select 8 0 2 .1 1 n , 8 0 2 .1 1 a n , 8 0 2 .1 1 gn or 8 0 2 .1 1 bgn in the
Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss screen.
Fragmentation
Threshold
The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages.
It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent.
This field is not configurable and the ARMOR Z1 automatically changes to use the
maximum value if you select 8 0 2 .1 1 n , 8 0 2 .1 1 a n , 8 0 2 .1 1 gn or 8 0 2 .1 1 bgn in the
Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss screen.
Intra-BSS Traffic
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or
between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When you En a ble IntraBSS, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When you D isa ble Intra-BSS, wireless clients can still access the wired network but
cannot communicate with each other.
Tx Power
Set the output power of the ARMOR Z1 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an
area, decrease the output power of the ARMOR Z1 to reduce interference with other APs.
Select one of the following 1 0 0 % , 9 0 % , 7 5 % , 5 0 % , 2 5 % or 1 0 % .
QoS Setup
WMM QoS
Select En a ble to have the ARMOR Z1 automatically give a service a priority level
according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi
MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them
run more smoothly.
This field is not configurable and the ARMOR Z1 automatically enables WMM QoS if you
select 8 0 2 .1 1 n, 8 0 2 .1 1 a n , 8 0 2 .1 1 gn or 8 0 2 .1 1 bgn in the Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss screen.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.7 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS
status. To open this screen, click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > W PS.
Note: With WPS, wireless clients can only connect to the wireless network using the first
SSID on the ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
97
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Figure 61 Expert > Wireless > WPS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 35 Expert > Wireless > WPS
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
Band
Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security
settings to the default 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z wireless LAN.
WPS
Select En a ble to turn on the WPS feature. Otherwise, select D isa ble .
PIN Code
Select En a ble and click Apply to allow the PIN Configuration method. If you select
D isa ble , you cannot create a new PIN number.
PIN Number
This is the WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) of the ARMOR Z1. Enter this PIN in
the configuration utility of the device you want to connect to the ARMOR Z1 using WPS.
The PIN is not necessary when you use WPS push-button method.
Click Ge n e r a t e to generate a new PIN number.
Push Button
Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
wireless stations’s wireless settings.
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security
information synchronization.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
98
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Table 35 Expert > Wireless > WPS (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Or input station’s
PIN number
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless
station’s wireless settings.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click St a r t to
associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
WPS Status
Status
This displays Con figu r e d when the ARMOR Z1 has connected to a wireless network
using WPS or when W PS En a ble is selected and wireless or wireless security settings
have been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in
the screen.
This displays Un con figu r e d if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless
security changes on the ARMOR Z1 or you click Re le a se Con figu r a t ion to remove the
configured wireless and wireless security settings.
Release
Configuration
This button is only available when the WPS status displays Con figu r e d.
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS
connections on the ARMOR Z1.
802.11 Mode
This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
ARMOR Z1.
SSID
This is the name of the wireless network (the ARMOR Z1’s first SSID).
Security
This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.8 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is
disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at
certain times. To open this screen, click Ex pe r t > W ir e le ss > Sche du ling.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
99
Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
Figure 62 Expert > Wireless > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 36 Expert > Wireless > Scheduling
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Band
Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless and security
settings to the default 2 .4 GH z or 5 GH z wireless LAN.
Wireless LAN
Scheduling
Select En a ble to activate the wireless LAN scheduling feature. Select D isa ble to turn it
off.
Scheduling
WLAN Status
Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works
in conjunction with the D a y and For t he follow in g t im e s fields.
Day
Select Eve r yda y or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select
Eve r yda y you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the
For t h e follow in g t im e s field.
From~Until
Select a begin time using the first set of hou r and minute (m in ) drop down boxes and
select an end time using the second set of h our and minute (m in ) drop down boxes. If
you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between
the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN
Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
100
C HAPTER
12
LAN
12.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are
attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or
floor of a building.
Figure 63 LAN Example
The LAN screens can help you configure a manage IP address, and partition your physical network
into logical networks.
12.2 What You Can Do
• Use the LAN I P screen to configure the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for your ARMOR Z1 on the LAN
(Section 12.4 on page 102).
• Use the St a t ic D H CP screen to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers
based on their MAC Addresses (Section 12.5 on page 103).
• Use the I Pv6 LAN screen to configure the IPv6 address for your ARMOR Z1 on the LAN (Section
12.6 on page 104).
12.3 What You Need To Know
The actual physical connection determines whether the ARMOR Z1 ports are LAN or WAN ports.
There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN
network as shown next.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
101
Chapter 12 LAN
Figure 64 LAN and WAN IP Addresses
The LAN parameters of the ARMOR Z1 are preset in the factory with the following values:
• IPv4 address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
• DHCP server enabled with 32 client IPv4 addresses starting from 192.168.1.33.
These parameters should work for the majority of installations.
12.4 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the IP address for your ARMOR Z1. Click Ex pe r t > LAN > LAN I P.
Figure 65 Expert > LAN > LAN IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 37 Expert > LAN > LAN IP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
IP Address
Type the IP address of your ARMOR Z1 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask
The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your ARMOR
Z1 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you
assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the
ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
102
Chapter 12 LAN
Table 37 Expert > LAN > LAN IP (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
DHCP Server
Select En a ble to activate DHCP for LAN.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows
individual clients (computers) to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server.
Enable the DHCP server unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise. Select D isa ble
to stop the ARMOR Z1 acting as a DHCP server. When configured as a server, the
ARMOR Z1 provides TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If not, DHCP service is
disabled and you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computers
must be manually configured. When set as a server, fill in the following four fields.
IP Pool Starting
Address
This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool for LAN.
Pool Size
This field specifies the size, or count of the IP address pool for LAN.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
12.5 Static DHCP Screen
This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on
their MAC addresses.
To change your ARMOR Z1’s static DHCP settings, click Ex pe r t > LAN > St a t ic D H CP.
Figure 66 Expert > LAN > Static DHCP
The following table describes the labels on this screen.
Table 38 Expert > LAN > Static DHCP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
This is the index number of the static IP table entry (row).
MAC Address
Type the MAC address (with colons) of a computer on your LAN.
IP Address
Type the LAN IP address of a computer on your LAN.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes with the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
103
Chapter 12 LAN
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen
Use this screen to configure the IP address for your ARMOR Z1 on the LAN. Click Ex pe r t > LAN >
I Pv6 LAN .
Figure 67 Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 39 Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
RA period
Minimum RA period
Enter the minimum time in seconds between router advertisement messages.
LAN IPv6 Address Assignment
Enable_DHCPv6-PD
Select this option to use DHCPv6 prefix delegation. The ARMOR Z1 will obtain an IPv6 prefix from the ISP or a
connected uplink router for the LAN.
Autoconfiguration
Type
Select SLAAC + RD N SS to enable IPv6 stateless auto-configuration on this interface.
The interface will generate an IPv6 IP address itself from a prefix obtained from an IPv6
router in the network.
Select SLAAC + St a t e le ss D H CPv6 to enable IPv6 stateless auto-configuration on this
interface. The interface will get an IPv6 address from an IPv6 router and the DHCP
server. The IP address information gets through DHCPv6.
Select St a t e fu l D H CPv6 to allow a DHCP server to assign and pass IPv6 network
addresses, prefixes and other configuration information to DHCP clients.
IPv6 Address range
(Start)
Enter the beginning of the range of IP addresses that this address object represents.
IPv6 Address range
(End)
Enter the end of the range of IP address that this address object represents.
IPv6 Lifetime
Enter the IPv6 lifetime in the LAN.
Static IP Address
Select this option to manually enter an IPv6 address if you want to use a static IP address.
LAN IPv6 Address
Enter the LAN IPv6 address you want to assign to your ARMOR Z1 in hexadecimal
notation.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
104
Chapter 12 LAN
Table 39 Expert > LAN > IPv6 LAN (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
LAN IPv6 Prefix
Length (48~64)
Enter the 48 to 64 address prefix length to specify in an IPv6 address compose the
network address.
Prefix Preferred
Lifetime
Enter the preferred lifetime for the prefix.
Prefix Valid Lifetime
Enter the valid lifetime for the prefix.
Link Local Only
Select this option to only use the link local address on the ARMOR Z1 interfaces in the LAN.
ULA
Select this option to identify a unique local address of the ARMOR Z1 in the LAN.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
105
C HAPTER
13
Applications
13.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure parental control, bandwidth management, USB media
sharing, UPnP and file sharing.
13.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the Pa r e n t a l Con t r ol screens to enable parental control, configure the parental control
rules and schedules, and send e-mail notifications. (Section 13.2 on page 108).
• Use the Ba ndw idt h M a na ge m e nt screen to configure bandwidth management and the device
priority (Section 13.3 on page 114).
• Use the USB M e dia Sha r in g screen to use the ARMOR Z1 as a media server and allow DLNAcompliant devices to play media files stored in the attached USB device (Section 13.4 on page
117).
• Use the UPnP screen to enable UPnP on your ARMOR Z1 (Section 13.5 on page 119).
• Use the File Sha r ing screen to allow file sharing via the ARMOR Z1 using Windows Explorer, the
workgroup name or FTP (Section 13.6 on page 120).
• Use the One Conne ct screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration (Section 13.7 on page
127).
13.1.2 What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
Keyword Blocking URL Checking
The ARMOR Z1 checks the URL’s domain name (or IP address) and file path separately when
performing keyword blocking.
The URL’s domain name or IP address is the characters that come before the first slash in the URL.
For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the domain name is
www.zyxel.com.tw.
The file path is the characters that come after the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL
www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the file path is news/pressroom.php.
Since the ARMOR Z1 checks the URL’s domain name (or IP address) and file path separately, it will
not find items that go across the two. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/
pressroom.php, the ARMOR Z1 would find “tw” in the domain name (www.zyxel.com.tw). It would
also find “news” in the file path (news/pressroom.php) but it would not find “tw/news”.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
106
Chapter 13 Applications
DLNA
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of personal computer and electronics
companies that works to make products compatible in a home network. DLNA clients play files
stored on DLNA servers. The ARMOR Z1 can function as a DLNA-compliant media server and stream
files to DLNA-compliant media clients without any configuration.
Workgroup name
This is the name given to a set of computers that are connected on a network and share resources
such as a printer or files. Windows automatically assigns the workgroup name when you set up a
network.
File Systems
A file system is a way of storing and organizing files on your hard drive and storage device. Often
different operating systems such as Windows or Linux have different file systems. The file-sharing
feature on your ARMOR Z1 supports New Technology File System (NTFS), File Allocation Table (FAT)
and FAT32 file systems.
Windows/CIFS
Common Internet File System (CIFS) is a standard protocol supported by most operating systems
in order to share files across the network.
CIFS runs over TCP/IP but uses the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol found in Microsoft
Windows for file and printer access; therefore, CIFS will allow all applications, not just Web
browsers, to open and share files across the Internet.
The ARMOR Z1 uses Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol for its file sharing functions.
CIFS compatible computers can access the USB file storage devices connected to the ARMOR Z1.
CIFS protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer
to your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility).
Samba
SMB is a client-server protocol used by Microsoft Windows systems for sharing files, printers, and
so on.
Samba is a free SMB server that runs on most Unix and Unix-like systems. It provides an
implementation of an SMB client and server for use with non-Microsoft operating systems.
File Transfer Protocol
This is a method of transferring data from one computer to another over a network such as the
Internet.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
107
Chapter 13 Applications
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)
UPnP hardware is identified as an icon in the Network Connections folder (Windows XP). Each UPnP
compatible device installed on your network will appear as a separate icon. Selecting the icon of a
UPnP device will allow you to access the information and properties of that device.
13.1.3 Before You Begin
Make sure the ARMOR Z1 is connected to your network and turned on.
Connect the USB device to one of the ARMOR Z1’s USB ports.
The ARMOR Z1 detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are
connecting a USB hard drive that comes with an external power supply, make sure it is connected
to an appropriate power source that is on.
Note: If your USB device cannot be detected by the ARMOR Z1, see the troubleshooting
for suggestions.
13.2 Parental Control
Parental Control allows you to block specific URLs. You can also define time periods and days during
which the ARMOR Z1 performs parental control on a specific user.
13.2.1 General Screen
Use this screen to enable parental control, view the parental control rules and schedules.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > Pa r e n t a l Cont r ol > Ge ne r a l to open the following screen.
Figure 68 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
108
Chapter 13 Applications
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 40 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
General
Parental
Control
Select En a ble to activate parental control. Otherwise, select D isa ble to turn it off.
Add new rules
Click this if you want to configure a new parental control rule.
Parental Control Rules
This shows the index number of the rule.
Status
This indicates whether the rule is active or not.
A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active.
User Name
This shows the name of the user to which this rule applies.
Schedule
This shows whether the user is able to access the Internet through the ARMOR Z1 (Allow )
or not (Block ) at the moment.
Modify
Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule.
Click the D e le t e icon to delete an existing rule.
Bonus
If the user is currently not permitted to access the Internet, you can click the Bon u s to
allow access for a specified period of time. A screen then displays allowing you to set how
long (in minutes) the user is allowed to access the Internet.
This button is grayed out if the user is now able to access the Internet.
Remaining
Time
This field displays the amount of Internet access time that remains for each user before the
ARMOR Z1 blocks the user from accessing the Internet.
N on e means there is no extra Internet access time.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to restore your previously saved settings.
13.2.1.1 Add/Edit a Parental Control Rule
Click Add n e w r ule s in the Pa r e n t a l Con t r ol screen to add a new rule or click the Edit icon next
to an existing rule to edit it. Use this screen to configure a restricted access schedule and/or URL
filtering settings to block the users on your network from accessing certain web sites.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
109
Chapter 13 Applications
Figure 69 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 41 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
General
Active
Select the checkbox to activate this parental control rule.
User Name
Enter a descriptive name for the user.
Device List
The left text box lists the system name of the LAN user device which is connected to the
ARMOR Z1 and assigned an IP address.
From the left text box, select the LAN user device to which you want to apply this rule and
click Add to move it to the right text box.
To remove a user device, select it from the right text box and click D e le t e .
Internet Access Schedule
Day
Select check boxes for the days that you want the ARMOR Z1 to perform parental control
and allow the user to access the Internet.
Time
Define the time period during which the LAN user is allowed access.
Network Service
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
110
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 41 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Network
Service Setting
If you select Block , the ARMOR Z1 prohibits the users from using the services listed below.
If you select Allow , the ARMOR Z1 blocks all services except ones listed below.
Add new
service
Click this to show a screen in which you can add a new service rule. You can configure the
Se r vice N a m e , Pr ot ocol, and Por t of the new rule.
This shows the index number of the rule. Select the checkbox next to the rule to activate it.
Service Name
This shows the name of the service.
Protocol:Port
This shows the protocol and the port of the service.
Modify
Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule.
Click the D e le t e icon to delete an existing rule.
Block Site/URL Keyword
Keyword
Enter a keyword and click Add to add it to the keyword list. This has the ARMOR Z1 block
access to the website URLs that contain the keyword.
Keyword List
Select a keyword and click D e le t e to remove it.
Click Cle a r All to remove all keywords from the keyword list.
Apply
Click Apply to save your settings back to the ARMOR Z1.
Back
Click Ba ck to return to the previous screen.
13.2.1.2 Add/Edit a Service
Click Add n e w se r vice in the Pa r e nt a l Cont r ol > Add n e w r u le s screen to add a new entry or
click the Edit icon next to an existing entry to edit it. Use this screen to configure a service rule.
Figure 70 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules: Add new service
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 42 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules: Add new service
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Service Name
Select the name of the service. Otherwise, select Use r D e fin e d and manually specify the
protocol and the port of the service.
If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Se r vice N a m e field, this field will not be
configurable.
Protocol
Select the transport layer protocol used for the service. Choices are TCP, UD P, or TCP/
UD P.
Port
Enter the port of the service.
If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Se r vice N a m e field, this field will not be
configurable.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
111
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 42 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > General: Add/Edit new rules: Add new service
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Apply
Click Apply to save your settings with the ARMOR Z1.
Back
Click Ba ck to return to the previous screen.
13.2.2 Notification Screen
Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 send e-mail notifications when the user(s) is connected to
the ARMOR Z1 for Internet access during the specified time periods.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > Pa r e nt a l Cont r ol > N ot ifica t ion to open the following
screen.
Figure 71 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > Notification
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 43 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > Notification
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
General
E-mail
Notification
Select En a ble to activate e-mail notifications.
Add new rules
Click this if you want to configure a new parental monitor rule.
Notification Rules
This shows the index number of the rule.
Status
This indicates whether the rule is active or not.
A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active.
User Name
This shows the name of the user to which this rule applies.
Notification
This shows the e-mail address to which the notification is sent.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
112
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 43 Expert > Applications > Parental Control > Notification (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Modify
Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule.
Click the D e le t e icon to delete an existing rule.
Email Notification Configuration
Mail Server
Select the mail server. Otherwise, select Use r D e fin e d and manually specify the mail server
address and the port of the mail server.
Mail Server
Address
Type the name or IP address of the outgoing SMTP server.
Mail Server Port
Enter the same port number here as is on the mail server for mail traffic.
Authentication
Username
Type the user name to provide to the SMTP server for authentication when the notification is
e-mailed.
Authentication
Password
Type the password to provide to the SMTP server for authentication when the notification is
e-mailed.
Mail From
Type the e-mail address from which the outgoing e-mail is delivered. This address is used in
replies.
E-Mail
Type the e-mail address (or addresses) to which the outgoing e-mail is delivered.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to restore your previously saved settings.
13.2.2.1 Add/Edit a Notification Rule
Click Add n e w r ule s in the N ot ifica t ion screen to add a new rule or click the Edit icon next to an
existing rule to edit it. Use this screen to set a schedule and have the ARMOR Z1 send a notification
when the specified user connects to the ARMOR Z1 at the scheduled time.
Figure 72 Expert > Applications > Notification: Add/Edit new rules
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
113
Chapter 13 Applications
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 44 Expert > Applications > Notification: Add/Edit new rules
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Notification
Active
Select the checkbox to activate this notification rule.
Home Network
User
Select the user that you want to apply this rule to from the drop-down list box.
Note: You should have configured a parental control rule already for the specified user.
Schedule
Day
Select check boxes for the days that you want the ARMOR Z1 to perform notification.
Time (Begin ~
End)
Define the time period during that you want the ARMOR Z1 to perform notification.
Apply
Click Apply to save your settings back to the ARMOR Z1.
Back
Click Ba ck to return to the previous screen.
13.3 Bandwidth Management
The ARMOR Z1 supports the new StreamBoost technology, introduced by Qualcomm, to redistribute
traffic over the ARMOR Z1 for the best possible performance in a home network.
Streamboost is smart Quality of Service (QoS). Streamboost detects traffic flow and applies traffic
shaping policies automatically. It gives each device and each application priority and provides the
exact amount of bandwidth they need at a given time. This helps free up bandwidth for other
applications or connected devices. If there is not enough bandwidth for optimal performance,
Streamboost makes sure the application or device has the minimum acceptable bandwidth which is
determined according to StreamBoost’s cloud-based database.
Real-time application traffic (such as on-line games or communications) and video/audio streaming
are given the highest priority. Downloads or torrent files are classified as best effort and placed
lower than general network traffic (general browsing).
In the figure below, the StreamBoost-enabled ARMOR Z1 differentiates incoming traffic flow going
from the LAN device (A) or wireless device (B) to the Internet. It shapes traffic and gives priority
and allocates bandwidth according to traffic types.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
114
Chapter 13 Applications
Figure 73 StreamBoost Management Example
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen
Use this screen to configure the maximum allowable bandwidth on the ARMOR Z1 and allow the
ARMOR Z1 to get StreamBoost database updates automatically.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > Ba n dw idt h M a n a ge m e n t > Ba ndw idt h to open the
following screen.
Figure 74 Expert > Applications > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
115
Chapter 13 Applications
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 45 Expert > Applications > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable
StreamBoost
Select this option to turn on Streamboost management on the ARMOR Z1.
Up Limit (Mbps)
If you select Au t om a t ic Ba n dw idt h D e t e ct ion, this automatically displays the total
amount of bandwidth that you can dedicate to uplink (or outgoing) traffic.
If you don’t select Aut om a t ic Ba n dw idt h D e t e ct ion, set the total amount of
bandwidth that you want to dedicate to uplink (or outgoing) traffic.
This is traffic from LAN/WLAN to WAN.
Down Limit (Mbps)
If you select Au t om a t ic Ba n dw idt h D e t e ct ion, this automatically displays the total
amount of bandwidth that you can dedicate to downlink (or incoming) traffic.
If you don’t select Aut om a t ic Ba n dw idt h D e t e ct ion, set the total amount of
bandwidth that you want to dedicate to downlink (or incoming) traffic.
This is traffic from WAN to LAN/WLAN.
Run Bandwidth Test
Click Te st Ba n dw idt h to determine the maximum bandwidth of your internet
connection.
Enable Automatic
Update
StreamBoost provides a cloud-based service to learn any new type of traffic which is not
in its database and update the table in the ARMOR Z1 for traffic detection and policies.
Select this option to have theARMOR Z1 automatically receives the StreamBoost table
updates. When there is a new type of traffic which is not in the ARMOR Z1’s table, the
ARMOR Z1 will capture some packets and send them to the StreamBoost cloud for
analysis and database update.
Apply
Click Apply to save your customized settings.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
13.3.2 Priorities Screen
The StreamBoost engine on the ARMOR Z1 can identify the types of connected devices (such as PC,
smart phone, tablet, TV or game console) in your network. When there is not enough bandwidth to
support traffic of the same priority, the ARMOR Z1 refers to the connected device priority. Traffic
from the device with the lowest priority is classified as best-effort traffic.
Use this screen to prioritize the connected devices by clicking a device’s arrow button to change its
position in the list. Click Sa ve to apply your settings. Otherwise, click Ca nce l to return the screen
to its last-saved settings.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > Ba n dw idt h M a n a ge m e n t > Pr ior it ie s to open the
following screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
116
Chapter 13 Applications
Figure 75 Expert > Applications > Bandwidth Management > Priorities
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen
You can set up your ARMOR Z1 to act as a media server to provide media (like video) to DLNAcompliant players, such as Windows Media Player, ZyXEL DMAs (Digital Media Adapters), Xboxes or
PS3s. The media server and clients must have IP addresses in the same subnet.
The ARMOR Z1 media server enables you to:
• Publish all folders for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the
ARMOR Z1.
• Use hardware-based media clients like the DMA-2500 to play the files.
Note: Anyone on your network can play the media files in the published folders. No user
name and password nor other form of security is required.
The following figure is an overview of the ARMOR Z1’s media server feature. DLNA devices A and B
can access and play files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the ARMOR Z1 (D ).
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
117
Chapter 13 Applications
Figure 76 Media Server Overview
Use this screen to have the ARMOR Z1 act as a DLNA-compliant media server that lets DLNAcompliant media clients on your network play video, music, and photos from the ARMOR Z1
(without having to copy them to another computer).
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > USB M e dia Sh a r in g to open the following screen.
Figure 77 Expert > Applications > USB Media Sharing
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 46 Expert > Applications > USB Media Sharing
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
DLNA Setup
Enable DLNA
Select this to have the ARMOR Z1 function as a DLNA-compliant media server.
Enable Shared Media Types
USB1/USB2
Select the media type that you want to share on the USB device connected to the
ARMOR Z1’s USB port.
Rescan Media Contents
Rescan
Click this button to have the ARMOR Z1 scan the media files on the connected USB
device and do indexing of the file list again so that DLNA clients can find the new files if
any.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
118
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 46 Expert > Applications > USB Media Sharing (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
13.5 UPnP Screen
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for
simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. A UPnP device can dynamically join a
network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the network.
In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in use.
Use this screen to enable UPnP on your ARMOR Z1.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > UPn P to open the following screen.
Figure 78 Expert > Applications > UPnP
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 47 Expert > Applications > UPnP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
UPnP
Select En a ble to activate UPnP. Be aware that anyone could use a UPnP application to
open the web configurator's login screen without entering the ARMOR Z1's IP address
(although you must still enter the password to access the web configurator).
Display
Select the page number from the drop-down list box to display the UPnP port mapping
rules.
UPnP Portmap Table
This is the number of an individual UPnP entry.
Protocol
This is the transport layer protocol used for the service.
In Port
I n Por t is a port that a LAN computer uses when it requests a particular service. This
port is only applicable to the local network.
This field displays the port number of the UPnP entry.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
119
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 47 Expert > Applications > UPnP (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Out Port
Ou t Por t is the well-known port that the WAN server uses to reply to the LAN computer
that made the request using I n Por t .
In the below example, I n Por t 8000 is paired with Ou t Por t 80. A user on the WAN
could enter http://A.B.C.D:8000 to access the internal computer with private IP address
192.168.77.55 where A.B.C.D is the WAN IP address or URL of the ARMOR Z1.
This field displays the port number of the UPnP entry.
IP Address
This field displays the IP address of this UPnP entry.
Apply
Click Apply to save the setting to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to return to the previously saved settings.
13.6 File Sharing
You can also share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your ARMOR Z1 with
users on your network.
The following figure is an overview of the ARMOR Z1’s file-sharing server feature. Computers A and
B can access files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the ARMOR Z1 (D ).
Figure 79 File Sharing Overview
Note: The read and write performance may be affected by amount of file-sharing traffic
on your network, type of connected USB device and your USB version (1.1 or 2.0).
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen
Use this screen to set up file-sharing via the ARMOR Z1 using Windows Explorer or the workgroup
name. You can also configure the workgroup name and create file-sharing user accounts.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > File Sha r ing > SAM BA to open the following screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
120
Chapter 13 Applications
Figure 80 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 48 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
SAMBA Setup
Enable SAMBA
Select this to enable file sharing through the ARMOR Z1 using Windows Explorer or by
browsing to your work group.
Name
Specify the name to identify the ARMOR Z1 in a work group.
Work Group
You can add the ARMOR Z1 to an existing or a new workgroup on your network. Enter
the name of the workgroup which your ARMOR Z1 automatically joins. You can set the
ARMOR Z1’s workgroup name to be exactly the same as the workgroup name to which
your computer belongs to.
Note: The ARMOR Z1 will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area network has
restrictions set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. In this case, contact
your network administrator.
Description
Enter the description of the ARMOR Z1 in a work group.
USB Access
USB1/USB2
Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the
ARMOR Z1’s USB port.
Re a d & W r it e - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create
and edit the files on the connected USB device.
Re a d - The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the
connected USB device.
User Accounts
Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set
up a file-sharing account.
This is the index number of the user account.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
121
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 48 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > SAMBA
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable
This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to
enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.
User Name
Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20
characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.
Password
Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters.
Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.
USB1/USB2
Select the USB port(s) of the ARMOR Z1. The configured user can access the files on the
USB device(s) connected to the selected USB port(s) only.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen
Use this screen to set up file sharing via the ARMOR Z1 using FTP and create user accounts.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > File Sha r ing > FTP to open the following screen.
Figure 81 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > FTP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 49 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > FTP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable FTP
Select this to enable the FTP server on the ARMOR Z1 for file sharing using FTP.
Port
You may change the server port number for FTP if needed, however you must use the
same port number in order to use that service for file sharing.
User Accounts
Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set
up a file-sharing account.
This is the index number of the user account.
Enable
This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to
enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
122
Chapter 13 Applications
Table 49 Expert > Applications > File Sharing > FTP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
User Name
Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20
characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.
Password
Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters.
Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.
USB1/USB2
Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the
ARMOR Z1’s USB port.
Re a d & W r it e - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create
and edit the files on the connected USB device.
Re a d - The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the
connected USB device.
N on e - The user cannot access the files on the USB device(s) connected to the USB
port.
Upstream
Bandwidth
Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for incoming FTP traffic.
Downstream
Bandwidth
Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for outgoing FTP traffic.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer
You can use Windows Explorer or FTP to access the USB storage devices connected to the ARMOR
Z1.
This example shows you how to use Microsoft’s Windows XP to browse your shared files. Refer to
your operating system’s documentation for how to browse your file structure.
Use Windows Explorer to Share Files
You should have enabled file sharing and create a user account (Bob/1234 for example) with read
and write access to USB 1 in the Applica t ion s > File Sh a r ing > SAM BA screen.
Open Windows Explorer to access the connected USB device using either Windows Explorer browser
or by browsing to your workgroup.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
123
Chapter 13 Applications
In Windows Explorer’s Address bar type a double backslash “\\” followed by the IP address of the
ARMOR Z1 (the default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and press
[ENTER]. A screen asking for password authentication appears. Type the user name and password
(Bob and 1234 in this example) and click OK.
Note: Once you log into the shared folder via your ARMOR Z1, you do not have to relogin
unless you restart your computer.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
124
Chapter 13 Applications
You can also use the workgroup name to access files by browsing to the workgroup folder using the
folder tree on the left side of the screen. It is located under M y N e t w or k Pla ce s. In this example
the workgroup name is the default “Workgroup”.
Use FTP to Share Files
You can use FTP to access the USB storage devices connected to the ARMOR Z1. In this example,
we use the web browser to share files via FTP from the LAN. The way or screen you log into the FTP
server (on the ARMOR Z1) varies depending on your FTP client. See your FTP client documentation
for more information.
You should have enabled file sharing and create a user account (Bob/1234 for example) with read
and write access to USB 1 in the Applica t ion s > File Sh a r ing > FTP screen.
In your web browser’s address or URL bar type “ftp://” followed by the IP address of the ARMOR Z1
(the default LAN IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and click Go or press
[ENTER].
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
125
Chapter 13 Applications
A screen asking for password authentication appears. Enter the user name and password (you
configured in the Applica t ion s > File Sh a r in g > FTP screen) and click Log On .
The screen changes and shows you the folder for the USB storage device connected to your ARMOR
Z1. Double-click the folder to display the contents in it.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
126
Chapter 13 Applications
13.7 One Connect Screen
One Connect is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. It complies with the IEEE 1905.1 standard and allows
auto-detection and auto-configuration.
If your wireless router supports ZyXEL One Connect, ARMOR Z1 for example, you can download and
install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do speed
test, turn on or turn off the devices in your network, block or allow a device’s access and set up a
guest Wi-Fi network from the mobile device. You can even use the App to access the ARMOR Z1’s
web configurator. The mobile device with the App installed must be connected to the ARMOR Z1
wirelessly.
Figure 82 ZyXEL One Connect App
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration on the ARMOR Z1.
In Ex pe r t mode, click Applica t ions > One Conne ct to open the following screen.
Figure 83 Expert > Applications > One Connect
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 50 Expert > Applications > One Connect
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
One Connect
Auto-configuration
Select En a ble to allow the ARMOR Z1 to automatically update the wireless settings on
the APs or wireless repeaters (which also support ZyXEL One Connect) in its network.
Select D isa ble to turn this feature off if you want to have the APs or repeaters in the
network use different wireless settings.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
13.8 Technical Reference
The following section contains additional technical information about the ARMOR Z1 features
described in this chapter.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
127
Chapter 13 Applications
Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking
You can use commands to set how much of a website’s URL the content filter is to check for
keyword blocking. See the appendices for information on how to access and use the command
interpreter.
Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking
By default, the ARMOR Z1 checks the URL’s domain name or IP address when performing keyword
blocking.
This means that the ARMOR Z1 checks the characters that come before the first slash in the URL.
For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, content filtering only searches
for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw.
Full Path URL Checking
Full path URL checking has the ARMOR Z1 check the characters that come before the last slash in
the URL.
For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking
searches for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw/news/.
Use the ip urlfilter customize actionFlags 6 [disable | enable] command to extend (or
not extend) the keyword blocking search to include the URL's full path.
File Name URL Checking
Filename URL checking has the ARMOR Z1 check all of the characters in the URL.
For example, filename URL checking searches for keywords within the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/
news/pressroom.php.
Use the ip urlfilter customize actionFlags 8 [disable | enable] command to extend (or
not extend) the keyword blocking search to include the URL's complete filename.
N AT Tr a ve r sa l
UPnP NAT traversal automates the process of allowing an application to operate through NAT. UPnP
network devices can automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence in the
network to other UPnP devices and enable exchange of simple product and service descriptions.
NAT traversal allows the following:
• Dynamic port mapping
• Learning public IP addresses
• Assigning lease times to mappings
Windows Messenger is an example of an application that supports NAT traversal and UPnP.
See the NAT chapter for more information on NAT.
Ca u t ion s w it h UPnP
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
128
Chapter 13 Applications
The automated nature of NAT traversal applications in establishing their own services and opening
firewall ports may present network security issues. Network information and configuration may also
be obtained and modified by users in some network environments.
When a UPnP device joins a network, it announces its presence with a multicast message. For
security reasons, the ARMOR Z1 allows multicast messages on the LAN only.
All UPnP-enabled devices may communicate freely with each other without additional configuration.
Disable UPnP if this is not your intention.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
129
C HAPTER
14
Security
14.1 Overview
Use these screens to enable and configure the firewall that protects your ARMOR Z1 and your LAN
from unwanted or malicious traffic.
Enable the firewall to protect your LAN computers from attacks by hackers on the Internet and
control access between the LAN and WAN. By default the firewall:
• allows traffic that originates from your LAN computers to go to all of the networks.
• blocks traffic that originates on the other networks from going to the LAN.
The following figure illustrates the default firewall action. User A can initiate an IM (Instant
Messaging) session from the LAN to the WAN (1). Return traffic for this session is also allowed (2).
However other traffic initiated from the WAN is blocked (3 and 4).
Figure 84 Default Firewall Action
WAN
LAN
14.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the I Pv4 Fir e w a ll screen to enable or disable the ARMOR Z1’s IPv4 firewall (Section 14.2 on
page 131).
• Use the I Pv6 Fir e w a ll screen to enable or disable the ARMOR Z1’s IPv6 firewall (Section 14.3
on page 133).
14.1.2 What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
130
Chapter 14 Security
About the ARMOR Z1 Firewall
The ARMOR Z1’s firewall feature physically separates the LAN and the WAN and acts as a secure
gateway for all data passing between the networks.
It is a stateful inspection firewall and is designed to protect against Denial of Service attacks when
activated (click the I Pv4 Fir e w a ll or I Pv6 Fir e w a ll tab under Se cur it y and then click the Ena ble
Fir e w a ll check box). The ARMOR Z1's purpose is to allow a private Local Area Network (LAN) to be
securely connected to the Internet. The ARMOR Z1 can be used to prevent theft, destruction and
modification of data, as well as log events, which may be important to the security of your network.
The ARMOR Z1 is installed between the LAN and a broadband modem connecting to the Internet.
This allows it to act as a secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN.
The ARMOR Z1 has one Ethernet WAN port and four Ethernet LAN ports, which are used to
physically separate the network into two areas.The WAN (Wide Area Network) port attaches to the
broadband (cable or DSL) modem to the Internet.
The LAN (Local Area Network) port attaches to a network of computers, which needs security from
the outside world. These computers will have access to Internet services such as e-mail, FTP and
the World Wide Web. However, "inbound access" is not allowed (by default) unless the remote host
is authorized to use a specific service.
Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall
Change the default password via Web Configurator.
Think about access control before you connect to the network in any way, including attaching a
modem to the port.
Limit who can access your router.
Don't enable any local service (such as NTP) that you don't use. Any enabled service could present
a potential security risk. A determined hacker might be able to find creative ways to misuse the
enabled services to access the firewall or the network.
For local services that are enabled, protect against misuse. Protect by configuring the services to
communicate only with specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the
services at specific interfaces.
Protect against IP spoofing by making sure the firewall is active.
Keep the firewall in a secured (locked) room.
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable the ARMOR Z1’s IPv4 firewall, and set up firewall logs. Click
Ex pe r t > Se cur it y > I Pv4 Fir e w a ll to open the firewall setup screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
131
Chapter 14 Security
Figure 85 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 51 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol is a message control and error-reporting protocol
between a host server and a gateway to the Internet. ICMP uses Internet Protocol (IP)
datagrams, but the messages are processed by the TCP/IP software and directly apparent
to the application user.
Respond to Ping
on
The ARMOR Z1 will not respond to any incoming Ping requests when D isa ble is selected.
Select LAN to reply to incoming LAN Ping requests. Select W AN to reply to incoming
WAN Ping requests. Otherwise select LAN & W AN to reply to all incoming LAN and WAN
Ping requests.
Firewall Setup
Enable Firewall
Select this check box to activate the firewall. The ARMOR Z1 performs access control and
protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks when the firewall is activated.
Enable Firewall Rule
Enable Firewall
Rule
Select this check box to activate the firewall rules that you define (see Add Firewall Rule
below).
Add Firewall Rule
Service Name
Enter a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
132
Chapter 14 Security
Table 51 Expert > Security > IPv4 Firewall (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Dest IP Address
Enter the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is
entering.
The ARMOR Z1 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer.
Source IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service.
The ARMOR Z1 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer.
Protocol
Select the protocol (TCP, UD P or I CM P) used to transport the packets for which you want
to apply the firewall rule.
Dest Port Range
This is the port number/range of the destination that define the traffic type, for example
TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Source Port
Range
This is the port number/range of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP
port 80 defines web traffic.
Add Rule
Click Add Ru le to save the firewall rule.
Firewall Rule
This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are
applied in turn.
Service Name
This is a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.
MAC addresse
This is the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.
Dest IP
This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is
entering.
Source IP
This is the IP address of the computer from which traffic for the application or service is
initialized.
Protocol
This is the protocol (TCP, UD P or I CM P) used to transport the packets for which you
want to apply the firewall rule.
Dest Port Range
This is the port number/range of the destination that define the traffic type, for example
TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Source Port
Range
This is the port number/range of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP
port 80 defines web traffic.
Action
D ROP - Traffic matching the conditions of the firewall rule are stopped.
Delete
Click D e le t e to remove the firewall rule.
Apply
Click Apply to save the settings.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to start configuring this screen again.
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen
This chapter shows you how to enable and create IPv6 firewall rules to block unwanted IPv6 traffic.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
133
Chapter 14 Security
Click Ex pe r t > Se cur it y > I Pv6 Fir e w a ll. The I Pv6 Fir e w a ll screen appears as shown.
Figure 86 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 52 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Enable Firewall Rule
Enable Firewall Rule
Select this check box to activate the firewall rules that you define (see Add Fir e w a ll
Ru le below).
Add Firewall Rule
Service Name
Enter a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.
Dest IP Address
Enter the IPv6 address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is
entering.
The ARMOR Z1 applies the firewall rule to traffic destined for this computer.
Source IP Address
Enter the IPv6 address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or
service.
The ARMOR Z1 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer.
Protocol
Select the protocol (TCP, UD P or I CM Pv6 ) used to transport the packets for which you
want to apply the firewall rule.
Dest Port Range
Enter the port number/range of the destination that defines the traffic type, for
example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Source Port Range
Enter the port number/range of the source that defines the traffic type, for example
TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Add Rule
Click Add Ru le to save the firewall rule.
Firewall Rule
This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are
applied in turn.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
134
Chapter 14 Security
Table 52 Expert > Security > IPv6 Firewall (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
ServiceName
This is a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.
MAC Address
This is the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.
Dest IP
This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is
entering.
Source IP
This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is
initialized.
Protocol
This is the protocol (TCP, UD P or I CM Pv6 ) used to transport the packets for which you
want to apply the firewall rule.
Dest Port Range
This is the port number/range of the destination that defines the traffic type, for
example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Source Port Range
This is the port number/range of the source that defines the traffic type, for example
TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Action
D ROP - Traffic matching the conditions of the firewall rule is stopped.
Delete
Click D e le t e to remove the firewall rule.
Apply
Click Apply to save the settings.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to restore your previously saved settings.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
135
C HAPTER
15
Maintenance
15.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the M a int e na nce screens.
15.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Ge n e r a l screen to set the timeout period of the management session (Section 15.3 on
page 136).
• Use the Pa ssw or d screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s system password (Section 15.4 on page
137).
• Use the Tim e screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s time and date (Section 15.5 on page 138).
• Use the Fir m w a r e Upgr a de screen to upload firmware to your ARMOR Z1 (Section 15.6 on page
140).
• Use the Ba ck u p/ Re st or e screen to view information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration (Section 15.7 on page 141).
• Use the Re st a r t screen to reboot the ARMOR Z1 without turning the power off (Section 15.8 on
page 142).
• Use the La n gu a ge screen to change the language for the Web Configurator (Section 15.9 on
page 142).
• Use the Re m ot e M a n a ge m e n t screen to configure the interface/s from which the ARMOR Z1
can be managed remotely and specify a secure client that can manage the ARMOR Z1. (Section
15.10 on page 143).
• Use the Log screen to see the logs for the activity on the ARMOR Z1 (Section 15.11 on page
146).
• Use the Ope r a t ion M ode screen to select how you want to use your ARMOR Z1 (Section 15.13
on page 148).
15.3 General Screen
Use this screen to set the management session timeout period. Click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce >
Ge ne r a l. The following screen displays.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
136
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 87 Expert > Maintenance > General
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 53 Expert > Maintenance > General
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
System Name
System Name is a unique name to identify the ARMOR Z1 in an Ethernet network.
Domain Name
Enter the domain name you want to give to the ARMOR Z1.
Administrator
Inactivity Timer
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times
out. The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your password
again. Very long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means a
management session never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not
recommended).
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
15.4 Password Screen
It is strongly recommended that you change your ARMOR Z1's password.
If you forget your ARMOR Z1's password (or IP address), you will need to reset the device. See
Section 15.8 on page 142 for details.
Click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce > Pa ssw or d. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 88 Expert > Maintenance > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 54 Expert > Maintenance > Password
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Old Password
Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in
this field.
New Password
Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a
password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.
Retype to Confirm
Type the new password again in this field.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
137
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Table 54 Expert > Maintenance > Password (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
15.5 Time Screen
Use this screen to configure the ARMOR Z1’s time based on your local time zone. To change your
ARMOR Z1’s time and date, click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce > Tim e . The screen appears as shown.
Figure 89 Expert > Maintenance > Time
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 55 Expert > Maintenance > Time
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time
This field displays the time of your ARMOR Z1.
Each time you reload this page, the ARMOR Z1 synchronizes the time with the time
server.
Current Date
This field displays the date of your ARMOR Z1.
Each time you reload this page, the ARMOR Z1 synchronizes the date with the time
server.
Time and Date Setup
Manual
Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new
time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date
you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect
it.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
138
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Table 55 Expert > Maintenance > Time (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
New Time
This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time
configured manually.
(hh:mm:ss)
When you select M a n u a l, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply.
New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured
manually.
When you select M a n u a l, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply.
Get from Time
Server
Select this radio button to have the ARMOR Z1 get the time and date from the time
server you specified below.
User Defined Time
Server Address
Select Use r D e fin e d Tim e Se r ve r Addr e ss and enter the IP address or URL (up to 20
extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network
administrator if you are unsure of this information.
Time Zone Setup
Time Zone
Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your
time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Daylight Savings
Daylight saving is a period from late spring to early fall when many countries set their
clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the
evening.
Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time.
Start Date
Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected D a yligh t
Sa vin gs. The a t field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of
March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M.
local time. So in the United States you would select Se con d, Su n da y, M a r ch and
select 2 in the a t field.
Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of
the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select La st ,
Su n da y, M a r ch . The time you select in the a t field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
End Date
Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected D a yligh t
Sa vin gs. The a t field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each
time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time.
So in the United States you would select Fir st , Sun da y, N ove m be r and select 2 in the
a t field.
Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of
the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select La st ,
Su n da y, Oct obe r. The time you select in the a t field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
139
Chapter 15 Maintenance
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen
Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that uses the version number and project code with a
“*.bin” extension, e.g., “V1.00(AARO.0).bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce > Fir m w a r e Upgr a de . Follow the instructions in this screen to
upload firmware to your ARMOR Z1.
Figure 90 Expert > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 56 Expert > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
File Path
Click Ch oose File to find the location of the file you want to upload in this field.
Choose File
Click Ch oose File to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
Upload
Click Uploa d to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
Check for Latest
Firmware Now
Click this to check for the latest updated firmware.
Note: Do not turn off the ARMOR Z1 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Fir m w a r e Uploa d I n Pr oce ss screen, wait two minutes before logging into the
ARMOR Z1 again.
The ARMOR Z1 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 91 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the St a t us screen.
If the upload was not successful, an error message appears. Click Re t ur n to go back to the
Fir m w a r e Upgr a de screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
140
Chapter 15 Maintenance
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the ARMOR Z1’s current configuration to a file on
your computer. Once your ARMOR Z1 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly
recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The
backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your ARMOR Z1.
Click Ex pe r t > M a in t e n a n ce > Ba ck u p/ Re st or e. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
Figure 92 Expert > Maintenance > Backup/Restore
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 57 Expert > Maintenance > Backup/Restore
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Backup
Click Ba ck up to save the ARMOR Z1’s current configuration to your computer.
File Path
Click Ch oose File to find the location of the file you want to upload in this field.
Choose File
Click Ch oose File to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
141
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Table 57 Expert > Maintenance > Backup/Restore (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Upload
Click Uploa d to begin the upload process.
Note: Do not turn off the ARMOR Z1 while configuration file upload is in progress.
After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute
before logging into the ARMOR Z1 again. The ARMOR Z1 automatically restarts in this time
causing a temporary network disconnect.
If you see an error screen, click Back to return to the Backup/Restore screen.
Reset
Pressing the Re se t button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information
and returns the ARMOR Z1 to its factory defaults.
You can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your
ARMOR Z1. Refer to the chapter about introducing the Web Configurator for more
information on the RESET button.
Note: If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP
address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default ARMOR
Z1 IP address (192.168.1.1). See Appendix B on page 166 for details on how to set
up your computer’s IP address.
15.8 Restart Screen
System restart allows you to reboot the ARMOR Z1 without turning the power off.
Click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce > Re st a r t to open the following screen.
Figure 93 Expert > Maintenance > Restart
Click Re st a r t to have the ARMOR Z1 reboot. This does not affect the ARMOR Z1's configuration.
15.9 Language Screen
Use this screen to change the language for the Web Configurator.
Select the language you prefer and click Apply. The Web Configurator language changes after a
while without restarting the ARMOR Z1. Click Ex pe r t > M a int e n a n ce > La ngu a ge to open the
following screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
142
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 94 Expert > Maintenance > Language
15.10 Remote Management Screen
Remote Management allows you to manage your ARMOR Z1 from a remote location through the
LAN/WLAN or WAN interface.
15.10.1 Remote Access
Use this screen to change your ARMOR Z1’s remote management settings. You can use Telnet,
HTTP or HTTPS to access and manage the ARMOR Z1.
Click Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce > Re m ot e M a na ge m e nt > Re m ot e Acce ss to open the following
screen.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
143
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 95 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > Remote Access
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 58 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > WAN Access
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WWW
Port
You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the
same port number in order to use that service for remote management.
Access Status
Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the ARMOR Z1 using this
service.
Secured Client
IP Address
Select All to allow all computes to access the ARMOR Z1.
Otherwise, check Se le ct e d and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the
ARMOR Z1.
Telnet
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
144
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Table 58 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > WAN Access
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Port
You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the
same port number in order to use that service for remote management.
Access Status
Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the ARMOR Z1 using this
service.
Secured Client
IP Address
Select All to allow all computes to access the ARMOR Z1.
Otherwise, check Se le ct e d and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the
ARMOR Z1.
HTTPS
Port
You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the
same port number in order to use that service for remote management.
Access Status
Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the ARMOR Z1 using this
service.
Secured Client
IP Address
Select All to allow all computes to access the ARMOR Z1.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Otherwise, check Se le ct e d and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the
ARMOR Z1.
15.10.2 Wake On LAN
Wake On LAN (WoL) allows you to remotely turn on a device on the network, such as a computer,
storage device or media server. To use this feature the remote hardware (for example the network
adapter on a computer) must support Wake On LAN using the “Magic Packet” method.
You need to know the MAC address of the remote device. It may be on a label on the device.
Use this screen to remotely turn on a device on the network. Click the Ex pe r t > M a int e na nce >
Re m ot e M a na ge m e nt > W a k e On LAN to open the following screen.
Figure 96 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > Wake On LAN
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
145
Chapter 15 Maintenance
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 59 Expert > Maintenance > Remote Management > Wake On LAN
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Wake On LAN over WAN Settings
Enable Wake On
LAN over WAN
Select En a ble to have the ARMOR Z1 forward a WoL “Magic Packet” to all devices on the
LAN if the packet comes from the WAN or remote network and uses the port number
specified in the Por t field. A LAN device whose hardware supports Wake on LAN then will
be powered on if it is turned off previously.
Port
Type a port number from which a WoL packet is forwarded to the LAN.
Wake On LAN
Wake MAC
Address
Enter the MAC Address of the device on the network that will be turned on.
Start
Click this to have the ARMOR Z1 generate a WoL packet and forward it to turn the specified
device on.
A MAC address consists of six hexadecimal character pairs.
A screen pops up displaying MAC address error if you input the MAC address incorrectly.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ARMOR Z1.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to begin configuring this screen afresh.
15.11 Log Screen
The Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the ARMOR Z1’s logs in one location.
You can configure which logs to display in the Log screen. Select the logs you wish to display. Click
Apply to save your settings. Click Ca nce l to start the screen afresh.
Use this screen to see the logged messages for the ARMOR Z1. The log wraps around and deletes
the old entries after it fills. Select what logs you want to see from the D ispla y drop list. The log
choices depend on your settings above this screen. Click Re fr e sh to renew the log screen. Click
Cle a r Log to delete all the logs.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
146
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 97 Expert > Maintenance > Log
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview
The Sys OP M ode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure your ARMOR Z1 as a
router or access point. You can choose between Rou t e r M ode , and Acce ss Point M ode depending
on your network topology and the features you require from your device.
The following describes the device modes available in your ARMOR Z1.
Router
A router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has
two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
147
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 98 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode
Access Point
An access point enabled all ethernet ports to be bridged together and be in the same subnet. To
connect to the Internet, another device, such as a router, is required.
Figure 99 Access Point Mode
15.13 Operation Mode Screen
Use this screen to select how you want to use your ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
148
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Figure 100 Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode
The following table describes the labels in the Ope r a t ion M ode screen.
Table 60 Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Configuration Mode
Router Mode
Select Rou t e r M ode if your device routes traffic between a local network and
another network such as the Internet. This mode offers services such as a firewall
or bandwidth management.
You can configure the IP address settings on your WAN port. Contact your ISP or
system administrator for more information on appropriate settings.
Access Point Mode
Select Acce ss Poin t M ode if your device bridges traffic between clients on the
same network.
•
•
•
•
•
In Acce ss Poin t M ode , all Ethernet ports have the same IP address.
All ports on the rear panel of the device are LAN ports, including the port
labeled WAN. There is no WAN port.
The DHCP server on your device is disabled.
Router functions (such as NAT, bandwidth management, remote management,
firewall and so on) are not available when the ARMOR Z1 is in Acce ss Poin t
M ode .
The IP address of the device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.2.
Apply
Click Apply to save your settings.
Cancel
Click Ca n ce l to return your settings to the default (Rou t e r ).
Note: If you select the incorrect system operation Mode you may not be able to connect
to the Internet.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
149
C HAPTER
16
Troubleshooting
16.1 Overview
This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential
problems are divided into the following categories.
• Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
• ARMOR Z1 Access and Login
• Internet Access
• Resetting the ARMOR Z1 to Its Factory Defaults
• Wireless Connections
• USB Device Problems
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The ARMOR Z1 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the ARMOR Z1.
Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the ARMOR Z1 and plugged in to an
appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.
Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the ARMOR Z1.
If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.
Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 1.7 on page 12.
Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
150
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
16.3 ARMOR Z1 Access and Login
I don’t know the IP address of my ARMOR Z1.
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Rout e r M ode is 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .1 . If the ARMOR Z1 obtains
a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP
address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See Auto-IP Change on page 67 for more
information.
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Acce ss Point M ode is 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .2 .
If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, you might get the IP address of the ARMOR Z1
in Rou t e r M ode by looking up the IP address of the default gateway for your computer. To do this
in most Windows computers, click St a r t > Run, enter cm d, and then enter ipconfig. The IP
address of the D e fa ult Ga t e w a y might be the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 (it depends on the
network), so enter this IP address in your Internet browser.
If your ARMOR Z1 in Acce ss Point M ode is a DHCP client, you can find your IP address from the
DHCP server. This information is only available from the DHCP server which allocates IP addresses
on your network. Find this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system
administrator for more information.
Reset your ARMOR Z1 to change all settings back to their default. This means your current settings
are lost. See Section 16.5 on page 154 in the Tr ou ble shoot ing for information on resetting your
ARMOR Z1.
I forgot the password.
The default password is 1 2 3 4 .
If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 16.5 on page
154.
I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Configurator.
Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
151
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Rout e r M ode is 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .1 . If the ARMOR Z1 obtains
a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP
address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See Auto-IP Change on page 67 for more
information.
The default IP address of the ARMOR Z1 in Acce ss Point M ode is 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .2 .
• If you changed the IP address (Section 12.4 on page 102), use the new IP address.
• If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I
don’t know the IP address of my ARMOR Z1.
Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java
enabled. See Appendix A on page 157.
Make sure your computer is in the same subnet as the ARMOR Z1. (If you know that there are
routers between your computer and the ARMOR Z1, skip this step.)
• If there is a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP
address. See Section 12.4 on page 102.
• If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the
same subnet as the ARMOR Z1. See Section 12.4 on page 102.
Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the ARMOR Z1 with the default IP address.
See Section 1.5 on page 11.
If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Adva n ce d Sugge st ions
• Try to access the ARMOR Z1 using another service, such as Telnet. If you can access the ARMOR
Z1, check the remote management settings and firewall rules to find out why the ARMOR Z1
does not respond to HTTP.
• If your computer is connected to the W AN port or is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is
connected to a LAN /ETH ERN ET port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the ARMOR Z1.
Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1 2 3 4 . This field is
case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.
This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after
5 minutes.
Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the ARMOR Z1.
If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 16.5 on page
154.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
152
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
16.4 Internet Access
I cannot access the Internet.
Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
Go to Ex pe r t > M a in t e n a n ce > Ope r a t ion M ode . Check your System Operation Mode setting.
• If the ARMOR Z1 is in Rout e r M ode , make sure the WAN port is connected to a broadband
modem or router with Internet access. Your computer and the ARMOR Z1 should be in the
same subnet.
• If the ARMOR Z1 is in Acce ss Point M ode , make sure the WAN port is connected to a
broadband modem or router with Internet access and your computer is set to obtain an
dynamic IP address.
If the ARMOR Z1 is in Rou t e r M ode , make sure you entered your ISP account information correctly
in the wizard or the WAN screen. These fields are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not
on.
If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless
client are the same as the settings in the AP.
Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the ARMOR Z1), but
my Internet connection is not available anymore.
Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide and Section 1.7 on page 12.
Reboot the ARMOR Z1.
If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.7 on page 12.
If the ARMOR Z1 is sending or receiving a lot of information, try closing some programs that use
the Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
153
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the ARMOR Z1 closer to the AP if
possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless
network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
Reboot the ARMOR Z1.
If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Adva n ce d Sugge st ion
• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.
16.5 Resetting the ARMOR Z1 to Its Factory Defaults
If you reset the ARMOR Z1, you lose all of the changes you have made. The ARMOR Z1 re-loads its
default settings, and the password resets to 1 2 3 4 . You have to make all of your changes again.
You will lose all of your changes when you push the RESET button.
To reset the ARMOR Z1:
Make sure the power LED is on.
Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the ARMOR Z1.
Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the ARMOR Z1 back to its factorydefault configurations.
If the ARMOR Z1 restarts automatically, wait for the ARMOR Z1 to finish restarting, and log in to the
Web Configurator. The password is “1234”.
If the ARMOR Z1 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the ARMOR Z1’s power.
Then, follow the directions above again.
16.6 Wireless Connections
I cannot access the ARMOR Z1 or ping any computer from the WLAN.
Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the ARMOR Z1.
Make sure the wireless adapter on your computer is working properly.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
154
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports
the same wireless standard as the ARMOR Z1.
Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
ARMOR Z1.
Check that both the ARMOR Z1 and the wireless adapter on your computer are using the same
wireless and wireless security settings.
Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the ARMOR Z1.
Make sure you allow the ARMOR Z1 to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. Check
your remote management settings.
• See the chapter on Wireless LAN in the User’s Guide for more information.
I set up URL keyword blocking, but I can still access a website that should be blocked.
Make sure that you enable parental control in the Pa r e n t a l Con t r ol screen, set up rules and turn
on the rules. Make sure that the keywords that you type are listed in the rule’s Ke yw or d List .
If a keyword that is listed in the Ke yw or d List is not blocked when it is found in a URL, customize
the keyword blocking using commands. See the Keyword Blocking URL Checking section in the
Applications chapter.
I cannot access the Web Configurator after I switched to AP mode.
When you change from router mode to AP mode, your computer must have an IP address in the
range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.
Refer to Appendix B on page 166 for instructions on how to change your computer’s IP address.
What factors may cause intermittent or unstabled wireless connection? How can I solve this
problem?
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 AP if the signal strength is low.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
155
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
• Reduce wireless interference that may be caused by other wireless networks or surrounding
wireless electronics such as cordless phones.
• Place the AP where there are minimum obstacles (such as walls and ceilings) between the AP and
the wireless client.
• Reduce the number of wireless clients connecting to the same AP simultaneously, or add
additional APs if necessary.
• Try closing some programs that use the Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications. If the
wireless client is sending or receiving a lot of information, it may have too many programs open
that use the Internet.
• Position the antennas for best reception. If the AP is placed on a table or floor, point the antennas
upwards. If the AP is placed at a high position, point the antennas downwards. Try pointing the
antennas in different directions and check which provides the strongest signal to the wireless
clients.
16.7 USB Device Problems
I cannot access or see a USB device that is connected to the ARMOR Z1.
Disconnect the problematic USB device, then reconnect it to the ARMOR Z1.
Ensure that the USB device has power.
Check your cable connections.
Restart the ARMOR Z1 by disconnecting the power and then reconnecting it.
If the USB device requires a special driver, install the driver from the installation disc that came
with the device. After driver installation, reconnect the USB device to the ARMOR Z1 and try to
connect to it again with your computer.
If the problem persists, contact your vendor.
What kind of USB devices do the ARMOR Z1 support?
It is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory
sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function
properly with the ARMOR Z1.
ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide
156

Source Exif Data:

File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.6
Linearized                      : No
Encryption                      : Standard V4.4 (128-bit)
User Access                     : Print, Annotate, Fill forms, Extract, Print high-res
Author                          : ZT02102
Create Date                     : 2015:06:25 09:15:15Z
Modify Date                     : 2015:06:25 09:38:19+08:00
Has XFA                         : No
XMP Toolkit                     : Adobe XMP Core 5.4-c005 78.147326, 2012/08/23-13:03:03
Creator Tool                    : FrameMaker 9.0
Metadata Date                   : 2015:06:25 09:38:19+08:00
Format                          : application/pdf
Title                           : Book.book
Creator                         : ZT02102
Producer                        : Acrobat Distiller 11.0 (Windows)
Document ID                     : uuid:530af6ad-36bf-4512-a22f-124bf04109e1
Instance ID                     : uuid:5ad805b1-b2c2-4ee1-8501-65270d1fbf70
Page Mode                       : UseOutlines
Page Count                      : 156

EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools

ZyXEL Communications NBG6816 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC2350 Ultra HD Media Router User Manual Book

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC2350 Ultra HD Media Router Book

Contents

User Manual-1

FCC ID Filing: I88NBG6816

Navigation menu

Namespaces

Views

Navigation