User manual ZYXEL P-974HW QUICK GUIDE V3.70

[. . . ] LAN: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port for initial configuration and/or Internet access. USB: Connect the provided USB cable to the cable modem USB port. If you want to connect a Windows computer to the cable modem via USB, you also have to install the USB driver (see page 6). Do NOT connect the same computer to both the USB and LAN ports on the ZyXEL Device. 3. CABLE: Tighten one end of the coaxial cable to this port and the other end to a cable outlet. Overly tightened coaxial cable may affect transmission quality and/or break the connector pin. 4. [. . . ] Windows starts installing the USB driver. Windows 2000/XP: If a warning screen displays, click Yes or Continue Anyway. Click Finish to complete the wizard. Verifying the Connection to the ZyXEL Device After you have finished the hardware connection and/or USB driver installation, check that you can connect to the ZyXEL Device via the USB connection. Connect your computer to the USB port on the ZyXEL Device. Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. 7 3. Type "ping" followed by a space and the IP address of the ZyXEL Device (192. 168. 1. 1 is the default). The ZyXEL Device should send reply packets. This indicates that you have a successful connection. Connecting to the Web Configurator The ZyXEL Device's built-in Web Configurator allows you to change the default settings. Launch your web browser and then connect to "192. 168. 1. 1:8080". 2. Enter the user name ("user" is the default) password ("1234" is the default) or enter the administrator user name ("webadmin" is the default) and password ("1234" is the default) and click OK. 8 ENGLISH 3. You should now see the Web Configurator's Status screen. Internet Access Open your web browser and access any web site to test your Internet connection. 9 Troubleshooting Use the following sections to correct problems with your ZyXEL Device. None of the LEDs turn on when you turn the power on. · Make sure that you use the included power adaptor to connect to the ZyXEL Device and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source. If the LEDs still do not turn on, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor. · Check the cable connection from your computer to the ZyXEL Device. Cannot access the Internet. · Check the condition of the coaxial cable connected to the back of the cable modem. If the cable is in poor condition, replace it. · Check with your cable service provider to ensure that your Internet account has been activated. · Make sure your computer is configured for TCP/IP networking and is able to receive a dynamic IP address (see Set Up Your Computer's IP Address). · Make sure your computer can communicate with the ZyXEL Device (either through the LAN or the USB port). 10 ENGLISH The USB LED is off. · Check the USB cable connection. · Check that your computer operating system is supported by the USB driver and that it has been properly installed. Try installing the USB software again. Set Up Your Computer's IP Address This section shows you how to set your Windows NT/2000/XP computer to automatically get an IP address. [. . . ] Select the certification you wish to view from this page. 12 ENGLISH Sample Configurations The following are some sample configurations for your ZyXEL Device. The values used in these samples are for example purposes only; please use the values provided by your ISP where appropriate. Connecting to the ZyXEL Device with Telnet Before you can use these sample configurations, you must first connect to the ZyXEL Device with Telnet. Open your Command Line prompt or terminal application. Login as admin (default password "1234"). [. . . ]