In this article we will configure an excellent, inexpensive ZyXEL Keenetic Start router. You can take a closer look at this device, read and leave your review about it at, which is entirely dedicated to this model. There I also described my impressions of this router and indicated the main characteristics.

ZyXEL Keenetic Start is an excellent router for the home that can easily handle connecting your computers, phones, tablets and other devices to the Internet. Both via Wi-Fi and network cable. You can watch IPTV and organize a local network between your devices. Keenetic Start looks very nice. The device is definitely worth the money. I won’t describe all its pros and cons, you can see that at the link I gave above. And if I don’t forget, I’ll do a short review of this router later.

In the meantime, ZyXEL Keenetic Start is standing on the sidelines and waiting for me to start tormenting it, I’ll write more about the ease of setting up this router. Until recently, I thought that routers from Tp-Link had the simplest and most understandable settings panel, but it turns out that I was wrong. ZyXEL really took care of its users. We made a very simple and understandable control panel; all the buttons and connectors on the device are also labeled in clear language. So, setting up ZyXEL Keenetic Start should not cause any difficulties. And according to this detailed instructions, you will set up your router in a few minutes.

As usual, we will divide the article into several sections:

• Connecting the ZyXEL Keenetic Start router and setting up the Internet (WAN)
• Setting up PPPoE, L2TP and Static IP
• Setting up a Wi-Fi network, setting a password

Connecting and setting up the Internet on ZyXEL Keenetic Start

I recommend setting up by connecting the router via a network cable to a computer or laptop. If it is not possible to connect via cable, then in principle you can establish a connection via Wi-Fi. First of all, we need to connect the router to the device through which we will configure it. There is one point here: if your provider binds by MAC address ( you can call support and ask), then it is best to configure from the computer to which the Internet is connected.

Factory reset

If you have already tried to configure the router, or it has been configured before, then I advise you to reset the settings to factory settings. So that in the settings there are no parameters left from the old provider, etc. Resetting the settings on ZyXEL is very simple.

Take something sharp, a needle, or a paper clip. Then, press and hold the button for 10 seconds Reset on the back of the router.

All indicators should go out and light up again. We can continue.

We take the network cable that comes with the ZyXEL Keenetic Start and connect it to a computer or laptop. On the router we connect to one of the yellow connectors that are labeled "Home network", and on the computer to the network card. Like this

Plug your router into a power outlet (if you haven't turned it on yet). It may be that the power is still turned off with the button on the back of the router, check. On the front panel, there are indicators by which you can monitor the operation of the router. The modes of these indicators are very well described in the instructions for the device. And in general, the instructions for the routers of this company are very good and clear. That's it, you can leave the router for now.

Login to settings

On the computer from which we will configure, open any browser. In the line where you write the website address, write the address for accessing the ZyXEL Keenetic Start settings and press Enter. It's either 192.168.1.1 , or my.keenetic.net. Which one do you like best?

Please note that the router's web address, the standard name of the Wi-Fi network, the password for this network and the MAC address are indicated on the label on the bottom of the router.

This information will definitely come in handy.

The router settings should open. You can see detailed . The article was written using this model as an example. This article also describes how to connect to the Wi-Fi network of a new router.

The main thing we need to know to configure the router is what type of connection your ISP uses: Dynamic IP (for example, Kyivstar), Static IP, PPPoE (Rostelecom, TTK, Dom.ru), L2TP (Beeline). It’s very easy to find out: call the provider and ask, go to their website and look there, or just find it on the Internet. You also need to find out whether the provider binds to the MAC address of the device. Very often, Dynamic IP connection technology is used, and it is very easy to configure. Above I wrote what technology popular providers use. There is also a detailed article on this topic:.

If your provider uses Static IP, PPPoE, or L2TP technology, then you must have data (IP address (optional), login, password) that will need to be specified during the setup process.

After updating the firmware to version v2.04(AAKV.1)C6 and newer (you may already have this version), with the help of a special wizard you can set up a connection with your provider much easier. There you can already select the country, region (city), provider and set the necessary parameters. If you have a button in the control panel, then press it and proceed to the step-by-step setup. If not, then you need to update the firmware.

Setting up a connection using Dynamic IP technology

This means that the cable from the provider is connected to the router, we went into the settings and select the item. If there is no “quick setup” item, then you need to reset the settings. I wrote above how to do this.

Since the router automatically connects to the Internet using Dynamic IP technology, it will immediately prompt you to update the firmware if there is a new one. Click on the button "Update".

We wait for the router to download the firmware itself, install it and reboot. When you see a message that the component update is complete, click "Next". In the next window, the router will prompt you to enable the function "Internet filter Yandex.DNS". If you enable this function, the router will block access to sites that Yandex considers malicious. You can disable or enable this feature in the settings at any time. Click Next.

We see a message that the router is configured and the connection to the Internet is established. You can press the button Web Configurator and go to Wi-Fi network settings, etc. I will write about this in this article below.

The Internet should already be working. You can connect your devices to the router. If you do not want to change the Wi-Fi network name and password, you can use the standard connection data, which is indicated at the bottom of the router.

Connection setup: Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP (Beeline)

Things are a little different here. In the router settings you also need to select .

The router will think and try to connect to the Internet, but it will not work, since for these types of connections, you need to set the necessary parameters. To begin with, it will offer to configure the MAC address. You need to know if your ISP does tethering. If not, then leave the item "My ISP does not register MAC addresses" and click next. If the provider does the binding, and you have the binding configured on the computer from which you are configuring, then select "This computer's MAC address". In other cases, you need to call the provider's support and ask him to bind the MAC address of the router (which is indicated at the bottom of the device, or in the same window).

In the next window, you need to specify your username and password (which your provider should give you) to access the Internet. If you have PPPoE or L2TP technology, then this data must be present. If you just have a Static IP, then check the box that says you don’t have a login and password.

The router must establish a connection with the provider. If nothing works, then go to the Web Configurator, to the tab "Internet", then select PPPoE/VPN, then press the button "Add connection" and fill in all the required fields. We select the desired type of connection, set the login, password and other parameters that your provider must provide. For example, setting up Beeline Internet:

You can edit created connections, delete them, and create new ones.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network and setting a password on Keenetic Start

If the Internet is already working through the router, then all that remains is to configure the wireless network. You don't have to do this. Your Wi-Fi network will have a standard name, and to connect to it you can use the password, which is indicated along with the name on the bottom side of the router. But, you can change the network name and password. It's not difficult to do this. You can also set up IPTV (if your provider provides such a service), configure LAN, or . It is not necessary to make all these settings. To use the Internet, you just need to configure ZyXEL Keenetic Start to work with your provider, which is what we did above in the article.

You can set up a Wi-Fi network on the tab "Wi-Fi network". I recommend setting only a new network name and password. The password must be at least 8 characters. Create a password and be sure to write it down. If you have forgotten the password for your network and want to remember it, or want to change it, you can do this in detail. You can leave the rest of the settings as they are in the screenshot below. Don't forget to click on the button "Apply" to save the settings.

If in the same window you go to the tab "Guest Network", then you can launch another wireless network for your guests, or for clients in the office. Main feature is that everyone who connects to the guest network will not have access to the local network.

And also, in the settings you can. I think you will find it useful.

Afterword

Setting up any ZyXEL router should not cause any problems. The control panel is not complicated. True, WAN setup (connections with provider) they did something interesting. But, after updating the firmware, the NetFriend quick setup wizard appeared, with which it is very easy to configure the router to work with the provider.

If you have any questions about setting up ZyXEL Keenetic Start, you can leave them in the comments to this article. Best wishes!

In the new line of ZyXEL Internet centers, the oldest is the “simply” Keenetic model. Its “seniority” refers exclusively to the Keenetic line in question, and not to ZyXEL products as a whole, and is only relevant until the line has expanded upward. The Keenetic model uses a faster processor, and the built-in Wi-Fi access point is built according to the 2T2R scheme with support for speeds up to 300 Mbit/s.

However, these characteristics are not the only ones of interest. Keenetic has a USB port that can be used to connect various devices - drives, printer and USB modem. Moreover, they can all be connected simultaneously through the hub. As a result, the user can get some of the functions of a network drive - access to disks via SMB and FTP protocols and even offline torrent downloading. Let's see how effectively this Internet center works in various scenarios.

Scope of delivery

As we have already said in previous articles, the packaging and packaging of ZyXEL products deserve an extremely positive assessment. All information, manuals, descriptions, programs and even the web interface are presented in Russian.

The equipment is standard for ZyXEL Internet centers - the device itself, a 12 V 1.5 A switching power supply, two antennas with a gain of 5 dBi, a network patch cord, a CD with programs and manuals, warranty card, a complete user manual. The only thing that attracts attention is the unexpectedly powerful power supply - it was required to ensure reliable operation of USB devices connected to the Internet center.

Appearance

The design of the device is similar to the previously reviewed Keenetic 4G - white glossy top, light gray matte bottom. Only now the dimensions have become a little larger - 16.2 × 11.2 × 3 centimeters. On the front rounded end there are status indicators for ports and connections. On the sides there are passive ventilation grilles and a USB port on the left side. There is only one, but if you need to connect several devices at once, you can use a USB hub.

On the rear panel you can find two connectors for Wi-Fi antennas, a hardware switch for the wireless module, a WPS button, a configuration reset button, four LAN ports and a WAN port, as well as a connector for connecting a power supply.

If necessary, the device can be mounted on the wall.

Hardware configuration

This time the hardware is a little more powerful than other models in the line - Ralink RT3052 processor with a frequency of 384 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 8 MB flash chip. The processor integrates an Ethernet switch, an 802.11n radio module (2T2R, up to 300 Mbit/s) and a USB controller. On the board you can find a console connector. Perhaps this is a feature of the test sample, since we have not seen it on other devices in the line.

The device has a hardware switch for the wireless module. It works very quickly and efficiently - the state changes in just a couple of seconds. This is a fairly convenient way to increase the security of your home network.

The dimensions of the printed circuit board have also increased slightly - to 14x9.5 centimeters. The processor is covered with a small metal plate to improve cooling.

The device was tested with firmware version V1.00(BFW.2b)D0. In tests for the speed of working with a network drive, we additionally used a version with the NTFS driver from Tuxera.

Settings and features

Like other modern devices manufactured by ZyXEL, you can configure Keenetic to connect your home network to the Internet through the NetFriend program. This is the simplest and most convenient method if your provider is known to her and does not impose any specific requirements such as authorization through a script.

But since the device in question has significantly more capabilities than just providing Internet access, you will most likely have to turn to the web interface. In the new Keenetic line, it is presented exclusively in Russian and has retained the structure familiar to other models. In this section we will look at the basic network capabilities, and we will devote the next one to working with USB devices.

After entering a password to access the interface, the user is taken to the monitoring page. It displays the main parameters and current state of the device. Most of the information is provided with hyperlinks to other sections of the web interface for changing the corresponding options.

The item for setting up an Internet connection automatically changes its appearance depending on the selected operating mode of the device - Ethernet, 3G/4G, Wi-Fi. In the first case, the device can work with direct connection, PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP and supports MPPE encryption and 802.1x authorization.

The manufacturer pays special attention to the fact that all connection options and support for all compatible USB modems actually work on the same official firmware and you do not need to look for alternative options.

The user can change the IP and MAC addresses. There is a built-in DDNS client for three different services and the ability to program your own static routes.

In the “Home Network” group, you set the internal address of the Internet center, DHCP server options (including address reservation), configure IPTV (select physical ports or VLAN) and program port translation. The proprietary TVport technology allows, in particular, to significantly reduce the load on the main processor of the device when broadcasting IPTV, working with traffic at the hardware level of the switch, and in many cases it works completely “transparently” for the user without special settings. Note that there is support for multicast transmission over Wi-Fi.

The volume of the list for providing access to local services is a hundred entries, each of which includes an IP address, starting and ending port numbers (internal and external in this firmware are the same, but the manufacturer is already working on firmware with PAT support), protocol (TCP , UDP or both). You can enable the transfer of all (except those specifically specified previously) incoming requests to a specific client in the local segment.

The built-in wireless access point operates using 802.11b/g/n protocols and supports connections at speeds up to 300 Mbps. It does not have any special settings: network name, choice of standard and channel, access control mode (open network, WEP, WPA/WPA2). A list of “black” or “white” MAC addresses is provided. On a separate page you can see a list of connected clients indicating the duration of the session. The device supports WPS, making it easy to securely connect new devices.

A separate group of pages with settings is dedicated to various traffic filters. In particular, there are “black” or “white” lists of MAC and IP addresses. There is also a service filter (blocking external resources by port numbers) and URL filter (keyword programming in the blocking link).

Of the system options, the first thing worth noting is the choice of operating mode. Keenetic can provide Internet access via a dedicated Ethernet line, via 3G/4G networks (using appropriate modems) or via Wi-Fi networks. In the last two cases, all five wired ports are available for connecting clients. There are also access point and wireless bridge modes.

Standard capabilities are provided for working with configuration, firmware and administrator password. The port numbers for accessing the web interface and telnet can be changed, as well as providing access to them from the Internet.

The built-in clock of the device can be synchronized via the Internet. The built-in log can be sent to the syslog server. There is no email option. The log itself does not have any settings for displaying events and, apparently, represents grouped reports from the embedded Linux OS and a number of software modules. Unfortunately, its information content is not optimal for a home system - there are many system messages (for example, about the process of loading the OS), but at the same time there is no information about who is connecting via Wi-Fi and when and who is assigned which addresses, not to mention already about the operation of access blocking functions.

Working with USB devices

The Keenetic model has one USB 2.0 port on the left side. It can be used to connect storage devices, a printer, and cellular modems. Moreover, several devices can work simultaneously through a USB hub. But in this case, it is recommended to pay special attention to the power supply of the disks and the hub itself.

We talked about the option of working with a 3G/4G modem in the review of the Keenetic 4G model, so we won’t dwell on it in detail. This feature allows you to provide Internet access to your home or office network through most domestic operators cellular communications or broadband providers mobile internet, such as Yota.

The second (or even the first) most popular option is connecting external drives to implement some of the functions of network drives. Keenetic supports multiple devices at once, understands partitions, and compatible file systems are FAT32/NTFS/EXT2/EXT3. The device cannot format disks. To safely disconnect external drives, you can use the web interface or reassign the WPS button. Each partition or disk receives a network name of the form DISK_A1, where “A” indicates the disk number, and “1” indicates the partition number.

The device provides access to data via the SMB/CIFS (normal Windows network environment) and FTP protocols. In the first case, you can change the name of the server and workgroup, in the second, you can change the port number (command only) and open access from the Internet. In addition, the FTP server supports passive mode, adding files, working in multiple threads, and Russian file and directory names when using a UTF8-compatible client. The maximum number of simultaneous connections is ten. It is apparently dictated by the hardware characteristics of the device.

To limit access to network resources, there is an option to program up to two dozen name/password pairs indicating rights - “read only” or “read/write”. If such complications are not needed, then you can open full access to resources or give read-only rights to all users. There is no option to set a user different rights for different shared folders.

We measured the speed of operation as a network drive together with a 500 GB Seagate FreeArent GoFlex external hard drive. The first graph shows the results of some subtests of the Intel NASPT utility with various file systems. The tntfs mode was tested with a special firmware version that uses the Tuxera driver instead of the standard ntfs-3g.

As you can see from the numbers, Keenetic cannot compete with classic network drives. However, this was not required. You need to understand that working with USB drives is an additional option, and not the main purpose of routers. As for file systems, access to EXT2 turned out to be the fastest, which could have been predicted in advance.

Let's see what changes in the case of the FTP protocol.

In general, the figures have increased slightly, but the capabilities of the Fast Ethernet network are still far from being achieved. FTP is most attractive for providing external access to data, and the speeds shown in this mode will allow you to exchange files with friends quite comfortably.

The third use of the USB port is to connect a printer. recently appeared on the site, so you can determine in advance the possibility of working in this mode. We tried to use a Canon MFP whose model number was slightly different from that listed, but the system could not recognize the printer, although there were corresponding driver entries in the log. Traditionally, Linux routers do not support printers with a GDI interface.

The connected USB drive can be used to organize autonomous system downloading files from BitTorrent networks. To do this, you need to select the desired section through the web interface and activate it for the Transmission client. Like working in network storage mode, this function is not designed to achieve record speeds. In particular, the maximum download and upload speeds are strictly limited in the client to one megabyte per second. This number was chosen based on the performance of the device so that working in p2p would not interfere with the main tasks of the Internet center.

This client is often used on network drives and other relatively weak devices. It has the ability to change port numbers, support for UPnP and DHT, distribution of downloaded files and other options. To control from a PC, you can use either the built-in web interface (available, if necessary, from the Internet) or third-party utilities. All options require an administrator username and password. For convenience, you can configure the device to automatically launch Transmission when it is detected on the connected hard drive.

To begin with, we checked the operation of the system with a connection to Beeline Internet via PPTP at a speed of 10 Mbit/s. Hard drive - Seagate GoFlex, file system - NTFS. Management was carried out through the program. Adding hundreds of popular tasks from an open tracker went without problems. The Internet center distributes the load very evenly, so that while the client is working, you can use the Internet, network access to the disk, and easily work with the Keenetic web interface. True, in this case, the processor load (according to the built-in monitor) is 80–100%, and the access speed naturally decreases. For example, reading from the same partition over the network drops to 200 KB/s. The device was tested in this state for more than twelve hours, and we did not have any comments regarding the stability of operation.

It should be noted that working with such a large number of tasks makes virtually no sense - due to the general limitation on the channel width, each of them gets very little. In our case, the numbers were from 80 to 800 Kbps. So it is much more effective to work with a small number of tasks, say, from three to five. On our hundred torrents, the overall download speed was 700–800 Kbps. And after reducing the number of tasks to five, it increased to the prescribed 8 Mbit/s.

A similar note applies to the size of downloaded files. Formally, you can download several tens of gigabytes in a day, but what to do with this volume later at the above speed of reading from a disk over the network is not very clear. We conducted an experiment with a small number of large files (ten gigabytes or more) - the Internet center coped with this in a couple of days of non-stop work.

Launching the router in the same scenario, but with a direct connection on a 100 Mbit/s channel showed that in this case everything works the same way. Which, however, is not surprising, given the built-in speed limiters.

Performance

We have already written above about working with Beeline Internet - the connection was easy, the speed corresponds to the tariff, there are no problems with stability. When the torrent client was running on a PC, the 10 Mbit/s channel was completely used up. The number of connections was 200–300. Simultaneous work on the Internet and access to the device’s web interface worked fine.

On a 100 Mbps channel with a static connection, we were able to download torrents on a PC (100 back in the uTorrent program) at speeds of 80 Mbps and higher. The number of connections was 300–400. And even in this case, the Internet could be used - however, taking into account the reduction in speed due to the fact that the resources of the 100 Mbit/s channel were almost completely exhausted (www.speedtest.net showed 0.5/1.8 Mbit/s for speed download and transfer respectively).

Synthetic tests to determine the maximum capabilities of the device were carried out in the IxChariot program. Direct Ethernet connection modes, PPTP and L2TP were tested.

The numbers show that the device turned out to be very productive for its class - the speed of downloading data from the Internet is 82–95 Mbit/s, depending on the mode. If we compare it with the younger models of the line, the difference is very noticeable, especially when using L2TP.

In general, Keenetic copes with most current tariff plans, falling slightly short of the download speed of 100 Mbit/s in PPTP/L2TP modes.

LinkDuo technology allows you to get simultaneous access to both the Internet and the provider’s local network. Moreover, the device implements this mode very effectively, as can be seen from the second graph.

The wireless module of Keenetic is more productive than that of younger models - it is required to do this by at least the 2T2R operating mode and a theoretical speed of up to 300 Mbit/s. Let's see how much faster it is in reality. The test was carried out together with a laptop in which an Intel 5350 adapter was installed. The devices were placed at a distance of about five meters. There were several other networks on air, including 802.11n. Wireless network operating mode - WPA2-PSK.

If we compare these figures with the performance of single-channel modules in other models in the line, we will see a clear increase of 40–70% in the case of one-way transmission. The final figure of 70 Mbit/s is almost three times higher than the actual operating speed of 802.11g access points. An additional advantage of the new standard is the increase in the range of reliable wireless communication.

Conclusions

The older Keenetic model, like other Internet centers in the series, performed well in our laboratory. Its capabilities include: support for all modern standards for connecting to the Internet on official firmware, effective work with IPTV, LinkDuo technology, an 802.11n wireless module with a 2T2R scheme, as well as work with 3G/4G modems.

The presence of a USB port for connecting various devices allows you to implement some of the capabilities of a network drive - access to shared folders via the SMB/CIFS and FTP protocols (in the second case, via the Internet), shared access to a printer and offline file downloading via the BitTorrent protocol. Although you need to clearly understand that in terms of speed and capabilities, all routers, including Keenetic, are inferior to even the younger models of modern NAS. But if we compare it with other routers, then Keenetic is already at its best.

In terms of performance, the considered model allows you to download data from the Internet at almost the full speed of the Fast Ethernet network - about 100 Mbit/s in all modes. We note the high stability when working under high load with a large number of connections in peer-to-peer networks.

The device's wireless module showed real performance at 70 Mbit/s - this is a good indicator, especially for an inexpensive device with a 2T2R access point.

The ZyXEL Keenetic Internet center is already available in stores. The recommended price for the “simply” Keenetic model is 3,200 rubles. The average retail price in Moscow, current at the time you read this article, is $56().

Review of the Internet center from ZyXEL - Keenetic 4G . I decided to update the equipment at home, in particular related to the network. The old Dlink router was simply wretched, after reading the forums and studying the characteristics, the choice fell immediately on this device.

I am glad that this company has excellent technical support that can solve many user issues, the firmware is good and stable. Updates are regular and stable. The functionality is pleasing, the interface is built easily, simply, accessible and in Russian.

Description from the manufacturer's website:

Internet center Keenetic 4G designed for permanent wireless connection to the Internet via 3G and 4G cellular networks using external USB modems. With Keenetic 4G, you can connect several home or office computers into a network and provide them with simultaneous secure Internet access from anywhere within the coverage area of ​​your mobile operator, using just one USB modem. A built-in next-generation Wi-Fi wireless network access point with a powerful omnidirectional antenna provides connection to the Internet center for laptops and other IEEE 802.11n network devices at speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s*. If necessary, Keenetic 4G allows you to connect to the Internet via a dedicated Ethernet line at a speed of up to 80 Mbit/s** in order to actively participate in file-sharing networks, receive high-definition IP television, and use the infotainment resources of regional networks and local provider servers.

Characteristics of the device considered in the review from the manufacturer’s website:

Main features of the Internet center

USB host controller for 3G/4G modems (see list of supported modems)
Support for access and authorization in provider networks via PPPoE, PPTP (including MPPE), L2TP and IEEE 802.1X
Link Duo technology for simultaneous work on the Internet via PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE and with regional network server resources
Ability to connect to Internet providers providing VLAN-based services (IEEE 802.1Q)
Hardware support for IP-TV TVport for watching TV shows on IPTV receivers and computers, including via Wi-Fi
SPI Firewall with DDoS Protection
Wireless IEEE 802.11n 150 Mbps*

Operating modes

Connecting to a provider via a dedicated Ethernet line
Connecting to a provider via a wireless Wi-Fi network
Connecting to a provider via a 3G USB modem
Connecting to a provider via a 4G USB modem - Yota
Wi-Fi hotspot

Design features

3 RJ-45 connectors (10BASE T/100BASE T) with automatic cable type detection
1 x USB 2.0 type A
1 RP SMA socket for connecting an external Wi-Fi antenna
1 detachable 5dBi omnidirectional antenna
7 status indicators
Button for resetting user settings - “RESET”
Wi-Fi network quick setup button - “WPS”

Supported Features and Protocols

IPoE/PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP
PAP/CHAP/MS-CHAP/MS-CHAP v2/802.1x
MPPE (Auto/40/56/128)
VLAN - IEEE 802.1Q
TVport technology - transit of Multicast streams automatically and without wasting CPU time when assigning a LAN connector
Link Duo - simultaneous access to the Internet (L2TP/PPTP/PPPoE) and to local resources of the provider’s network
DHCP (client/server)
Working with a Static IP Address
IP Protocol Routing
NAT (Restricted Cone) IP Address Translation
Route Table (DHCP/Manual)
Firewall (SPI) with protection against DoS and DDoS attacks
Port forwarding (manual/UPnP)
IGMPv1/IGMPv2 agent (IGMP proxy, IGMP snooping)
VPN connection transit (PPTP or L2TP)
Client for DynDNS, NO-IP and TZO services
DNS Agent (DNS Proxy)
Blocking Internet access based on MAC address, IP address, URL, TCP/UDP ports

Wireless Wi-Fi network

IEEE 802.11 b/g
IEEE 802.11n (auto 20/40 MHz, 1x1 configuration, up to 150 Mbps*)
Frequency range - 2.4 GHz
Network protection WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, blocking by MAC addresses
WPS Quick Setup (PBC/PIN)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) mode

Diagnostics and management

Quick setup of ZyXEL NetFriend in Russian
Web configurator in Russian
FTP/TFTP/TELNET
Ability to control from an external network (web configurator/TELNET)
Configuration Backup and Restore
Software feature update
System log

Physical parameters

Dimensions - 139 x 110 x 32 mm excluding antennas
Weight - 180 g without power adapter

terms of Use

Operating temperature range: from 0 to +40 °C
Relative humidity: 20 to 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Requirements

Availability of Internet access
A computer running the Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 operating system, equipped with an Ethernet network adapter and an optical drive

Keenetic 4G package

Internet center Keenetic 4G
Detachable 5dBi omnidirectional antenna
Power adapter
Ethernet cable
USB extension cable
Instructions for use
CD with documentation and ZyXEL NetFriend program
Warranty card

Notes

* 150 Mbit/s- maximum operating speed at the physical level according to the IEEE 802.11n standard when connected to adapters that use one spatial stream and a 40 MHz channel for reception and transmission. The actual data transfer speed in a wireless network depends on the features and settings of the client equipment, the number of clients in the network, obstacles in the signal path, as well as the presence of other wireless networks and radio interference in the same range.

** 80 Mbit/s- maximum practical throughput of the built-in router, measured in the ZyXEL laboratory. The actual speed of access to the Internet, local resources and IP television depends on the type of service and connection provided by the Internet provider, the current load of the provider’s network, the data transmission route, as well as the actions and characteristics of third parties and communication objects.

1. Connect your computer to the ZyXel Keenetic 4G router and set up an Internet connection.

Before you start setting up the Zyxel Keenetic 4G, please read the attached “Usage Instructions” that comes with the router. Next, connect the router to an electrical outlet, then connect the USB antenna cable to the USB interface of the ZyXel Keenetic 4G router, and connect one of the LAN ports of the Internet center with a yellow patch cord (wire) to the network card of your computer.

After that, you need to change the TCP/IP settings of the network card of your computer or laptop to automatically receive IP address values ​​(DHCP client) from the Keenetic router via the LAN and WI-FI interface.

1.1. Setting up a Zyxel Keenetic 4G connection in Windows XP:

Start - Control Panel - Network Connections - Local Area Connection - Properties - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Check the boxes next to: Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server address automatically. Next OK

1.2. Setting up a Zyxel Keenetic 4G connection in Windows 7:

Start - type “View network” - select at the top in the search results View network connections - Local network connection - Properties - Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) - Properties Check the boxes next to: Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server address automatically. Next OK

1.3. Monitoring the computer connection to the Zyxel Keenetic 4G router

By default, the Zyxel Keenetic 4G Internet Center produces IP address values ​​from the range 192.168.1.0/24, so after some time your computer should itself receive the required address like: 192.168.1.33. You can track the receipt of an IP address from the router by opening the “Local Network Connections” status. An inscription saying, Assigned to DHCP (Windows XP) or DHCP enabled - Yes (for Windows 7) indicates that the Zyxel Keenetic 4G router has successfully assigned an internal IP address to the computer via the LAN interface. If this does not happen, then problems with the operation of the DHCP client on your computer are possible. Most often this can be caused by the operation of firewalls (firewalls), but there are other reasons... In this case, you need to enter the necessary IP addresses in the computer settings manually. To do this, just specify the following IP parameters on your computer: IP - 192.168.1.101 Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0 Default gateway - 192.168.1.1 DNS - 192.168.1.1

2. Setting up the Zyxel Keenetic 4G router

The setup process is carried out through the device’s web interface. To do this, open your favorite browser and enter the address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar, press Enter. In the window that opens, enter username admin and password default is 1234.

Next



Everything is ready!

The indicator on the router (in the form of a globe) should light up green.