Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 Wireless Broadband Router with Firewall Quick Start Guide

Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 Wireless Broadband Router with Firewall

Introducing the Prestige

The Prestige is a broadband-sharing gateway with a built-in four-port 10/100 Mbps switch that makes it easy for people to set up a small home/office network and share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL) modem. Key features of the Prestige include a firewall, VPN, content filtering, NAT and UPnP. See your User’s Guide for more details on all Prestige features. You should have an Internet account already set up and have been given most of the following information.

Internet Account Information

Your device’s WAN IP Address (if given): __

DNS Server IP Address (if given): First , Second , Third __

Encapsulation:| (select one below):|
0  Ethernet| Service Type:  Login Server IP Address:

User Name: __

| ****

Password: __

0  PPTP| User Name: __

Your WAN IP Address:  Connection ID (if required):

| Password: __

PPTP Server IP Address: __

0      PPPoE| (PPPoE) Service Name: __

User Name: __

| ****

Password: __

Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)

1. Go to www.zyxel.com.
2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product’s page.
3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

Hardware Installation

Rear Panel

initial Prestige configuration. These ports are auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-sensing (automatically adjust to the type of Ethernet cable you use (straight-through or crossover)).
WAN 10/100M| Connect your cable/DSL modem to this port with the cable that came with your modem.
POWER 9 VAC| Connect the end of the included power adaptor (use only this adapter) to this power socket.
After you’ve made the connections, connect the power cable to a power supply and look at the front panel LEDs.
RESET| You only need to use this button if you’ve forgotten the Prestige’s password. It returns the Prestige to the factory defaults (password is 1234, LAN IP address 192.168.1.1. See your User’s Guide for details).

Front Panel LEDs
The PWR LED blinks while performing system testing and then stays on if the testing is successful. The LAN, and WAN LEDs turn on if they are properly connected.

Preparing Your Computer

Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. This is the default for most new computers.
The Prestige is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to receive an IP address or assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that your computer can communicate with your Prestige. Your computer must have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP installed. TCP/IP should already be installed on computers using Windows NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems.

Windows 2000/NT/XP

1. In Windows XP, click start, Control Panel. In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. In Windows XP, click Network Connections. In Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up Connections.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and click Properties.

5. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen opens (the General tab in Windows XP).

   • To have your computer assigned a dynamic IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
   • To configure a static IP address, click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address (choose one from192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254), Subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and Default gateway (192.168.1.1) fields.

6. Click Advanced. Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen.

7. Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es).

   • If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the following DNS server addresses, and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.
   • If you have more than two DNS servers, click Advanced, the DNS tab and then configure them using Add.
     

8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

9. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Checking Your Computer’s IP Address

1. In the computer, click Start, (All) Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type “ipconfig” and then press ENTER. Your computer’s IP address must be in the correct range (192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254) with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 in order to communicate with the Prestige.

Refer to your User’s Guide for detailed IP address configuration for other Windows and Macintosh computer operating systems.

Configuring Your Prestige

Choose one of these methods to access and configure the Prestige. This Quick Start Guide shows you how to use the web configurator wizard only. See your User’s Guide for background information on all Prestige features and SMT configuration. Click the web configurator online help for screen-specific web help.

• Web Configurator
• SMT (System Management Terminal). Access the SMT via LAN or WAN using Telnet.

Accessing Your Prestige Via Web Configurator

• Step 1. Launch your web browser. Enter “192.168.1.1” as the website address.
  

• Step 2. The default password (“1234”) is already in the password field (in non-readable format). Click Login to proceed to a screen asking you to change your password. Click Reset to revert to the default password in the password field.
  

• Step 3. It is highly recommended you change the default password! Enter a new password, retype it to confirm and click Apply; alternatively click Ignore to proceed to the main menu if you do not want to change the password now.
  

• Step 4. You should now see the web configurator MAIN MENU screen.

  • Click WIZARD to begin a series of screens to help you configure your Prestige for the first time.
  • Click a link under ADVANCED in the navigation panel to configure that Prestige feature.
  • Click MAINTENANCE in the navigation panel to see Prestige performance statistics, upload firmware and back up, restore or upload a configuration file.
  • Click LOGOUT when you have finished a Prestige management session. The Prestige automatically logs you out if it is left idle for five minutes; press ENTER to display the Login screen again and then log back in. This idle timeout timer is one of the many Prestige features that you may edit using the web configurator.
    

Internet Access Using the Wizard

• Step 1. Click Wizard Setup in the main menu to display the first wizard screen.  System Name is for identification purposes. Enter your computer’s “Computer Name”. The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the ISP is used. Click Next to continue.
  

• Step 2. The second wizard screen has three variations depending on what encapsulation type you use. Use the information in Internet Account Information to fill in fields.
  
  Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Choose from Standard or a RoadRunner version. You’ll need User Name, Password and Login Server IP Address for some Roadrunner versions. PPPoE or Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPP over Ethernet) also functions as a dial-up connection. Therefore you’ll also need a username and password and possibly the PPPoE service name. Your ISP will give you all needed information. Choose PPTP if your service provider uses a DSL terminator with PPTP login. You’ll also need a user name, an associated password, the PPTP server IP address and possibly a connection ID/name.
  Click Next to continue.

• Step 3. This is the final wizard screen you need to configure. Fill in the fields and click Finish to save and complete the wizard setup.
  

  • WAN IP Address Assignment
    Select Get automatically from ISP if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. Select Use fixed IP address if the ISP assigned a fixed IP address and then enter your IP address and subnet mask in the next two fields. Enter the gateway IP address in this field (if provided) when you select Use Fixed IP Address.

  • DNS Server Address Assignment
    Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Prestige’s WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read- only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. If you chose From ISP, but the Prestige has a fixed WAN IP address, From ISP changes to None after you click Next. If you chose From ISP for the second or third DNS server, but the ISP does not provide a second or third IP address, From ISP changes to None after you click Next.
    Select User-Defined 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 User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply.
    Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a system DNS server, you must use IP addresses when configuring VPN, DDNS and the timeserver.

  • WAN MAC Address
    The WAN MAC address field 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. Select Factory Default to use the factory assigned default MAC address. Alternatively, select Spoof this Computer’s MAC address – IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC address you are cloning.

• Step 4. Click Next to save and complete the wizard setup.

Test Your Internet Connection
Launch your web browser and navigate to www.zyxel.com. You don’t need a dial-up program such as Dial Up Networking. Internet access is just the beginning. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the complete range of Prestige features.

Troubleshooting

have the correct power adapter connected to the Prestige and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check all cable connections.

If the LEDs still do not turn on, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor.

Cannot access the Prestige from the LAN.| Check the cable connection between the Prestige and your computer or hub. Refer to the

Rear Panel section for details.

Ping the Prestige from a LAN computer. Make sure your computer Ethernet card is installed and functioning properly.

Cannot ping any computer on the LAN.| If the 10/100M LAN LEDs are off, check the cable connections between the Prestige and your LAN computers.

Verify that the IP address and subnet mask of the Prestige and the LAN computers are in the same IP address range.

Cannot get a WAN IP address from the ISP.| The WAN IP is provided after the ISP verifies the MAC address, hostname or user ID.

Find out the verification method used by your ISP and configure the corresponding fields.

If the ISP checks the WAN MAC address, you should clone the MAC address from a LAN computer. Click WAN and then the MAC tab, select Spoof this Computer’s MAC address – IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC address you are cloning.
If the ISP checks the hostname, enter your computer’s name (refer to the Wizard Setup

section in the User’s Guide ) in the System Name field in the first screen of the WIZARD.

If the ISP checks the user ID, click WAN and then the ISP tab. Check your service type, user name, and password.
Cannot access the Internet.| Check the Prestige’s connection to the cable/DSL device.

Check whether your cable/DSL device requires a crossover or straight-through cable.

Click WAN to verify your settings.

FAQs

What is the Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 Wireless Broadband Router?

The Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 is a wireless broadband router with built-in firewall capabilities, designed for secure and efficient internet connectivity.

What is the purpose of a built-in firewall in this router?

The built-in firewall enhances network security by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic, protecting your network from unauthorized access and threats.

Is this router suitable for home or business use?

The Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 is suitable for both home and small business use, providing secure and reliable internet connectivity.

What type of internet connection does it support?

The router typically supports various types of internet connections, including DSL, cable, or fiber, depending on the specific model and configuration.

What wireless standards does the router support?

The router often supports Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n or 802.11ac, providing wireless connectivity with high-speed data transfer rates.

Can I connect multiple devices to this router?

Yes, the router typically includes multiple Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing you to connect multiple devices, such as computers, smartphones, and smart home devices.

Does it have Quality of Service (QoS) features?

Yes, the router often includes QoS features, allowing you to prioritize network traffic for a seamless online experience, such as prioritizing streaming or gaming traffic.

What is the firewall's role in network security?

The firewall in this router is responsible for monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking potentially harmful data packets and unauthorized access, and enhancing network security.

Is it easy to set up and configure?

The router is typically designed to be user-friendly, with step-by-step setup and configuration instructions to make the process easy, even for non- technical users.

What are the dimensions of the Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 router?

The router's dimensions may vary depending on the specific model, but it's generally designed to be compact and space-saving for easy placement.

Is there support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)?

Yes, the router often includes VPN support, allowing you to set up secure remote access and protect data while connected to the network from outside your location.

What is the warranty for the Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 Wireless Broadband Router?

The Zyxel PRESTIGE 334 Wireless Broadband Router comes with a warranty 2 years from the date of purchase.

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