We use a Zyxel router to expand the Wi-Fi network. Setting up Zyxel Keenetic in repeater mode (amplifier)

Connecting the ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II router to a computer

The next step is to connect the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II to the Laptop or Personal computer(PC). To do this, you need to connect the cable that the provider has provided to the "INTERNET" port of the router (this is the cable that goes to the apartment, house, office, etc. from outside). The cable that came with the router, we connect one end to the “HOME NETWORK” port of the router, and connect the other end to a laptop or PC. And yes, don't forget to plug in the power cable.

If you have network problems while connecting, go here to resolve it:

ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II router authorization

So, we connected the router, now you need through any browser (be it Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) get into its web interface. To do this, open the browser and type in the address of the router in the address bar: my.keenetic.net or 192.168.1.1 and press the button " Enter" on keyboard.

After that, the router offers us a quick setup, select the interface language - "Russian" and click the Web configurator.

After that, the router can display a window for setting a password on the web interface. Here, if you wish, you can set a password, you can not. If you set a password, write it down somewhere.

Also, ZYXEL routers work in different modes, it will not be superfluous to check whether the mode is selected. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " System"and go to the" Mode". If you set up the Internet with a username and password, leave the mode" Internet Center - Basic Mode".

Setting up a ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II router

Now you need to configure the router. The first step is to secure the wireless network by setting a password for wi-fi. Then you will need to find out what type of connection is used to enter the Internet, it is PPTP, L2TP or PPPOE. You can find out by calling the provider (this is the organization with which we have entered into an agreement for the provision of Internet services). So, let's start configuring the router.

Setting up a password for wi-fi

The ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II router is dual-band, which means that the router supports 2 operating frequencies wireless connection, these are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 5 GHz allows for higher bandwidth but has a shorter range than 2.4GHz, 2.4GHz is more susceptible to interference. 5 GHz is not supported by all devices. You can choose both, and depending on the circumstances, change the wireless connection already on the devices.
I offer Video instructions for setting up a password on wi-fi on a router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II

Let's also consider in writing and illustratively setting a password for wi-fi on a router. ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II in two frequencies.
1. Click on the Web interface in the bottom menu on the shortcut " Wi-Fi network", we get into the network settings" 2.4 GHz access point".
2. Enable hotspot", further in the field" Network name (SSID)"come up with a name wireless network, this name will continue to light up when you connect to the network. I advise you to indicate the frequency used in the name of the network, for example: "imya seti 2.4".
3. "Network protection" - WPA2-PSK.
4. Network key
5. "Channel width" - "20 MHz".
6. Click " Apply".

7. Click on the " 5 GHz access point".
8. Check if the " Enable hotspot", further in the field" Network name (SSID)"come up with and indicate the name of the wireless network. I advise you to indicate the frequency used in the name of the network, for example:" imya seti 5 ".
9. "Network protection" - WPA2-PSK.
10. Now you need to put a password on the wireless network. In field " Network key"we come up with and drive in a password.
11. "Channel width" - "20/40/80 MHz".
12. Click " Apply".

PPTP setup

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II.
1. Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. Turn on" and "".
4. V " DescriptionType (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Username"), password (in the line" PasswordServer address
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. Apply".

Configuring PPTP with Static IP

PPTP with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is suggested to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address").
6. Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All these data are usually written in the contract with the provider. If for some reason we could not find them, you need to call hotline provider and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

L2TP configuration

I offer Video instructions for setting up the connection type L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

Let's also write and illustrate the connection setup. L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is suggested to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually written in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Configuring L2TP with Static IP Address

Consider setting up a connection L2TP with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II... Usually a static IP address is provided legal entities or how additional service to the basic tariff for individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is suggested to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address").
6. Since the connection uses a static IP address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually written in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

PPPOE setup

I offer Video instructions for setting up the connection type PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

Let's also write and illustrate the connection setup. PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is suggested to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually written in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Configuring PPPOE with Static IP Address

Consider setting up a connection PPPOE with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Ultra II... Usually, a static IP address is provided to legal entities, or as an additional service to the basic tariff for individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is suggested to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password").
6. Since the connection uses a static IP address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually written in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Updating firmware, components

I offer Video instructions for updating the firmware on the router Keenetic Air For example Keenetic router Omni II.

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So let's start the review Zyxel Keenetic Ultra with appearance, like the entire Zyxel Keenetic II line, the router is black, the upper part is decorated with wave-like protrusions, and there is also a large button with double functionality:

Short press of the button- Starts the Quick Connection (WPS) function.
Pressing for more than 3 seconds- Enables or disables the wireless network.
At the back there are three rotary antennas, which, unlike the younger models of the Keenetic II family, are non-removable. There is also a power switch, a reset button hole and a small universal button, the purpose of which can be changed, 4 connectors for connecting LAN devices and one network connector for connecting the Internet. On the right side face there are two USB 2.0 sockets, to which you can connect flash drives, disks, printers, and other external devices.

The front panel is littered with indicators, let's see what each of them means

Indicator - Status
Does not burn
Zyxel Keenetic Ultra is turned off.
Blinks rarely
The router is loading. If the indicator blinks for more than two minutes, the Keenetic is probably malfunctioning.
Flashes frequently
Firmware update.
Is burning
The Internet Center is on and functioning normally.

Indicators 0-4 Connecting to network connectors
Does not burn
The cable is not connected to the corresponding connector of the Keenetic, or network connection not installed.
Lights up or flashes
The network connection is established, information is being transferred.

Indicator - Wireless Wi-Fi
There are two of them, each corresponds to its own frequency. 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Does not burn
The Wi-Fi network of the corresponding frequency range is turned off.
Is burning
Wi-Fi is on.
Blinking frequently
Data is being transmitted over the wireless network.
Blinking, rarely
A session of quick configuration of the wireless connection using WPS technology has been started.

Indicator - Internet
Does not burn
Zyxel Keenetic Ultra did not receive IP parameters for connecting to the Internet from the provider or did not pass authorization.
Is burning
The IP settings for the Internet connection are set.

Indicator - USB connections.

Does not burn

The router did not detect compatible equipment connected to the USB connectors, or the USB device is not ready for use. Some USB devices take up to 30 seconds to get up and running.

Is burning

The USB device is connected.

Flashing

Preparing for a safe disconnect USB- drive. Unplug the drive only after the light stops blinking

Filling and technical characteristics of the router.

ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra router
Wi-Fi standards	IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Chipset / Controller	Mediatek / Ralink RT6856 (700 MHz) + RT5392 + RT3593; Realtek RTL8367RB
Memory	RAM 256 MB / ROM 16 MB
Antennas	3 x fixed omnidirectional 3 dBi; 2x2: 2 (2.4 GHz); 3x3: 3 (5 GHz)
Security	64/128-bit WEP / WPA / WPA2, 802.1x, 802.1Q, WPS
Wi-Fi speed	802.11n (2.4 GHz): up to 300 Mbps, 802.11n (5GHz): up to 450Mbps
Interfaces	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN / WAN, 2 x USB 2.0
Hardware buttons	Power, Wi-Fi + WPS Disable, Factory Reset, FN Button
Dimensions (WxDxH)	186x120x39 mm
Weight	310 g
Nutrition	PSU AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A; DC 12V, 2A

Setting up ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra

In order to configure the router, you need to connect it to a computer / laptop using an Ethernet cable, connect the cable with the Internet to the Internet port. Do not forget to connect power to Zyxel Keenetic Ultra and press the power button on the case. In the computer / laptop settings, set automatic receipt of network settings ... After that, open any browser (IE, Chrome, Opera), the web interface of the router will open, if this did not happen, enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or my.keenetik.net a window of the web interface will open offering a choice - go to the web interface or start the quick setup. Let's start with a quick setup.

The first step is to configure the Internet, the router supports Various types VPN connections(PPTP and L2TP), PPPoE, 802.1X, VLAN 802.1Q, IPv4 / IPv6. In order to properly configure the Internet, I recommend contacting your provider. After the global network is configured, Zyxel Keenetic Ulta will offer to update its firmware, agree and click " Refresh".

After installing updates and restarting the router (it will take no more than 5 minutes), you will see a window stating that the Internet Center components have been updated and you can proceed to the next step, click " Further".

The first thing you will see after that is the ability to set a password for the web interface, I recommend using a complex password consisting of at least 6 characters with numbers, large and small letters and specials. signs ( [email protected]# $), just do not forget it later, otherwise you will have to press the Reset button and return the router settings to the factory settings and then re-configure everything.

After entering the password, you must log in (enter your login and password), login - admin password-<тот который вы только что установили>... After that, you will be taken to the web interface of the router, where you will see - System Monitor, it shows information about the system, the state of the router, network interfaces.

Zyxel Keenetic Ultra firmware update.

Video review of the Zyxel firmware update.

In each fresh version of the router firmware, old bugs are eliminated, and sometimes functions are added or improved. Therefore, I recommend that you sometimes update Zyxel firmware Keenetic Ultra. This can be done very simply, on the web interface of the router, select the " System"then tab" Components". Select the necessary components (better, I think, all that you use) and press the button" Refresh".

Attention!!! You must have an Internet connection to update components.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

Let's move on to Wi-Fi setup networks. To do this, at the bottom of the menu, select the Wi-Fi network.

Several tabs will appear at the top:

2.4 GHz access point- configures Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz

5 GHz access point- configurable Wi-Fi at 5 GHz

Guest network- serves to set up a Wi-Fi network without access to a local network, only for the Internet. Typically, the Guest Network is used in the office so that employees of the enterprise can connect to the Internet without access to the local network.

Access list- allows you to create two lists "Black" and "White". In the "White List" mode, access to the network will be limited only to devices on this list, and blocked for all others; in the "Black List" mode, access to the network will be blocked for all devices from the specified list.

Back to setup Wi-Fi networks, as you can see in the settings, the values in the fields are already indicated Network name (SSID) and Network key, these are the values that were specified by the manufacturer, which can be found on the sticker of the router. And if you are not confused by the name of the Wi-Fi network and the password, you can leave these values or you can change them to others (I recommend leaving the rest of the fields by default).

Another point, since the device uses two frequency ranges, each of them is configured separately, with different names of the Wi-Fi network (usually, to the 5GHz range, the network name is added -5G). Let me remind you in order to use all the advantages of the 5GHz frequency , it is necessary that the device from which you are connecting to support work with this frequency, otherwise you will not take the network to 5 GHz.

How to find out who is connected to the Zyxel Keenetic Ultra router.

In order to see who is connected to the router, you need to go to the menu on the router's web interface " home network", in the device tab you will see all devices connected to the router.

Setting up a torrent on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

In the router interface, go to the " BitTorrent client"and put a tick-" Turn on", below we indicate the Directory for storing files ( USB stick). Do not forget to click " Apply" at the end.

Now you can download a torrent file on your computer / laptop, it will weigh several KB. Enter the address in the browser my.keenetik.net:8090- you will be taken to the web interface of the program for working with torrents, by clicking on the button in the form of a folder, add the downloaded torrent file.

After a few seconds, the file will start downloading.

In order to control the work of the torrent file, use the web interface, with the address my.keenetik.net:8090. Let me remind you that the download speed was cut by the manufacturer to 5 MB / s to ensure the stable operation of the main functions of the Internet center.

DLNA usage in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

The router can act as a DLNA server for distributing multimedia files (movies, music, pictures) to the local network. In order to use the DLNA function, you need to connect USB device with data, go to the web interface of the router go to the menu " Applications", select tab" DLNA Server ", check the box" Turn on"and specify the directory where the necessary multimedia files are located, click the" Apply".

Now on the TV supporting DLNA function you will see the contents of the specified directory.

Enabling the swap file in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

For faster operation, the device can be added to virtual memory from a connected external hard disk(exactly external hard disk, USB flash drive will not work in these cases). To do this, go to the " Applications", tab" Paging file", check the box" Use swap file"select the connected external HDD and specify the size of the paging file, the manufacturer recommends to specify this size as 256 MB and indicate it.

So, let's start the review of Zyxel Keenetic Ultra with the appearance, like the entire Zyxel Keenetic II line, the router is black, the upper part is decorated with wave-like protrusions, and there is also a large button that has double functionality:

The front panel is littered with indicators, let's see what each of them means

Indicators 0-4 Connecting to network connectors
Does not burn
The cable is not connected to the corresponding connector of the Keenetic, or the network connection is not established.
Lights up or flashes
The network connection is established, information is being transferred.

Indicator - Wireless Wi-Fi
There are two of them, each corresponds to its own frequency. 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Indicator - USB connections.

Does not burn

The router did not detect compatible equipment connected to the USB connectors, or the USB device is not ready for use. Some USB devices take up to 30 seconds to get up and running.

Is burning

The USB device is connected.

Flashing

Preparing to safely remove USB storage. Unplug the drive only after the light stops blinking

Filling and technical characteristics of the router.

ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra router
Wi-Fi standards	IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Chipset / Controller	Mediatek / Ralink RT6856 (700 MHz) + RT5392 + RT3593; Realtek RTL8367RB
Memory	RAM 256 MB / ROM 16 MB
Antennas	3 x fixed omnidirectional 3 dBi; 2x2: 2 (2.4 GHz); 3x3: 3 (5 GHz)
Security	64/128-bit WEP / WPA / WPA2, 802.1x, 802.1Q, WPS
Wi-Fi speed	802.11n (2.4 GHz): up to 300 Mbps, 802.11n (5GHz): up to 450Mbps
Interfaces	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN / WAN, 2 x USB 2.0
Hardware buttons	Power, Wi-Fi + WPS Disable, Factory Reset, FN Button
Dimensions (WxDxH)	186x120x39 mm
Weight	310 g
Nutrition	PSU AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A; DC 12V, 2A

Setting up ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra

The first step is to configure the Internet, the router supports various types of VPN connections (PPTP and L2TP), PPPoE, 802.1X, VLAN 802.1Q, IPv4 / IPv6. In order to properly configure the Internet, I recommend contacting your provider. After the global network is configured, Zyxel Keenetic Ulta will offer to update its firmware, agree and click " Refresh".

Zyxel Keenetic Ultra firmware update.

Video review of the Zyxel firmware update.

In each fresh version of the router firmware, old bugs are eliminated, and sometimes functions are added or improved. Therefore, I recommend occasionally updating the Zyxel Keenetic Ultra firmware. This can be done very simply, on the web interface of the router, select the " System"then tab" Components". Select the necessary components (better, I think, all that you use) and press the button" Refresh".

Attention!!! You must have an Internet connection to update components.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

Let's move on to setting up a Wi-Fi network. To do this, at the bottom of the menu, select the Wi-Fi network.

Several tabs will appear at the top:

2.4 GHz access point- configures Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz

5 GHz access point- configurable Wi-Fi at 5 GHz

Let's go back to setting up a Wi-Fi network, as you can see in the settings, the values in the fields are already indicated Network name (SSID) and Network key, these are the values that were specified by the manufacturer, which can be found on the sticker of the router. And if you are not confused by the name of the Wi-Fi network and the password, you can leave these values or you can change them to others (I recommend leaving the rest of the fields by default).

How to find out who is connected to the Zyxel Keenetic Ultra router.

In order to see who is connected to the router, you need to go to the menu on the router's web interface " home network", in the device tab you will see all devices connected to the router.

Setting up a torrent on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

In the router interface, go to the " BitTorrent client"and put a tick-" Turn on", below we indicate the Directory for storing files (USB drive). Do not forget to click" Apply" at the end.

After a few seconds, the file will start downloading.

DLNA usage in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

The router can act as a DLNA server for distributing multimedia files (movies, music, pictures) to the local network. In order to use the DLNA function, you need to connect a USB device with data, go to the web interface of the router, go to the " Applications", select tab" DLNA Server", check the box" Turn on"and specify the directory where the necessary multimedia files are located, click the" Apply".

Now on the TV supporting DLNA function you will see the contents of the specified directory.

Enabling the swap file in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

For faster operation, the device can be added to virtual memory from a connected external hard drive (just an external hard drive, a USB flash drive will not work in these cases). To do this, go to the " Applications", tab" Paging file", check the box" Use swap file"select connected external hard disk and specify the size of the paging file, the manufacturer recommends to specify this size and indicate 256 MB.

Almost every modern Wi-Fi router can work in repeater mode. Zyxel routers are no exception. All Zyxel Keenetic routers can be used to expand the coverage area already existing network... You just need to make some settings. Thanks to Alexey, who in the comments to this article told me how and how, I figured out everything, tested it, and now I will tell you how to set up the "Amplifier" operating mode on Zyxel devices.

The article is suitable for all devices starting with NDMS V2.05 firmware. In any case, if during the setup process, you see that you do not have the opportunity to select the desired operating mode, you can.

A bit of theory:

What is Repeater Mode? This is when a router strengthens an already existing Wi-Fi network. It's better to use an example: you already have one Wi-Fi router installed. It doesn't matter which one. It can be Zyxel, Tp-Link, Asus, D-Link, etc. But, wireless coverage may not be throughout the house or apartment. Simply put, due to a weak router, Wi-Fi does not catch you in all rooms. Or catches, but not stable. There are special devices called repeaters (repeaters). They take the Internet via Wi-Fi from the first router, and pass it on. That is, they amplify the signal. The exact same function is available in Zyxel routers. It is called "Amplifier".

Our Zyxel Keenetic router will connect to an existing network and will strengthen it. At the same time, there will be one Wi-Fi network (with one name), throughout the house and, of course, with one password. Devices will automatically switch from one router to another (where the network is stronger)... You won't even notice it. But the range of your Wi-Fi network will increase significantly.

Very often the question is asked: "Is there internet via cable, in repeater mode?" I checked that the Internet works via cable on Zyxel Keenetic Start.

I will show the setup process using the example of an Asus router, it will be the main one for us. And, which we have recently, will be with us as a repeater. As I wrote above, I tested everything, no problems arose.

Your main router must be configured, it must distribute the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. You do not need to perform any special settings on the main router.

Setting up Zyxel as a repeater. Operating mode - "Amplifier"

First, you need to change the operating mode of our Zyxel to "Amplifier". This can be done in the control panel of the router. And only if you have a Keenetic Lite III model, then you need to change the operating mode with a special switch on the back of the device. Select the "Amplifier" mode, and skip the mode selection in the control panel. If you do not have Keenetiс Lite III, then things like this:

In the settings, go to the tab System(bottom). And select the tab on top Mode... We put the switch near the mode Booster - Wi-Fi Zone Expansion, and click on the button Apply.

A window will appear prompting you to restart the router. Click the button "Now".

On the main router settings page, look for the section where you can see all connected devices. Something like "Client List". On my old Asus it looks like this:

Our "repeater" will be in the list of devices. For some reason, his IP address was even active for me. I followed it and immediately got into the settings of my Zyxel Keenetic Start. If you don't know what IP you need, then you can use the poke method :)

There you can see all the necessary information: operating mode, IP addresses, list of clients, Wi-Fi status network, etc. The menu in Booster mode will be truncated compared to the standard Internet Center mode.

How to return the Zyxel Keenetic router to standard operation mode?

If you want to use your router normally, for normal Wi-Fi distribution when connecting to the Internet via cable, then we just need to change the operating mode to the main one. This can be done from the settings, as I showed above. Just open the tab System(bottom), then a tab on top Mode, select the mode Internet Center - Basic Mode and reboot the router.

Alternatively, you can use a method that works 100% -.

After that, the settings page will be available at 192.168.1.1 .

Conclusion

Everything is set up very simply if you figure it out. And everything really works stably. My Zyxel router cloned the main Asus router network without any problems, and strengthened it. The range of the network turned out to be very large. By the way, it is very important to install the repeater correctly, in the right place. That would be as useful as possible from him. The main thing is that there is a stable signal from the main router.

And what is very convenient is that the network remains alone, and the devices automatically switch between routers. Well, all connected devices are on the same network. Which is very important, for example, for watching movies via DLNA, or setting up a local network.

Share your experience in the comments. And if you can't customize something, then ask questions. Good luck!

By signing a contract with some provider, and purchasing the appropriate equipment for organizing wireless home network in order to access the Internet, the user is faced with the need to adjust electronic devices.

Of course, you can use the services of specialists, but, as folk wisdom says, if you want to be done well, then do it yourself. The guide below will help you make this statement come true, as long as you take a little care and take the time to spare.

But with the subsequent need to carry out such operations, thanks to experience, the time for entering parameters into the web configurator of the device will take much less time. At the same time, you can save it on waiting for the arrival of the master.

Preliminary activities

Thorough preparation in the beginning allows you to successfully achieve your ultimate goal. By consistently performing all the steps of the procedure, from connecting the device to adjusting it, even a complete "kettle" is guaranteed not to create significant difficulties setting up the ZyXEL Keenetic II router.

Connection

At the first stage, you should remove the device from the box with all the elements offered to it. Then proceed to the connection procedure, and to do this, follow these steps:

Preparatory work with the computer

Now you need to make sure that the settings are correct network card... This procedure is also simple when there is a step-by-step algorithm of actions in front of your eyes.

The following few steps are required:

Now you should proceed to entering the parameters into the web-configurator of the router in order to establish connection with the World Wide Web.

Login to the web configurator

The process of setting up the modem is carried out in a browser window, so you can enter all the necessary parameters using a PC or mobile device on any platform.

To enter the web interface, you must complete these steps:

Click "Enter";
Then click on "Web configurator";
If the firmware advises at this stage to change the authorization parameters, then it is better to agree and enter your own original name and code (it is recommended, if you have a printer, then immediately print them or manually write them into a personal notebook, since even an old piece of paper remembers information better than the most good human memory);
After completing all the stages, the main menu of the device will appear on the display, providing access to its settings.

What to do when login failed?

If the entered code did not allow entering the web interface, it means that it was already changed by a previous user or in the store, by some curious customer who managed to climb in the equipment settings.

The problem is solved by the standard rollback technique, as a result, the factory password and login will be valid again.

To return the parameters to the factory state, follow these steps:

Procedure for entering network parameters

After completing the above activities, the monitor displays the main office, in which all manipulations with network settings are carried out.

However, before starting to enter the parameters, it is required to write out the applied access protocol from the signed contract with the communication provider, for example, PPPoE, L2TP, etc. You also need to clarify whether there is a fix MAC addresses supplier. Which IPs are used, such as dynamic IP or persistent path.

Also, is it required to register the IP and the name of the VPN server. That is, find out all the parameters that need to be entered into the interface. If the user does not have a contract, then upon a call from the client, the provider provides all the information by phone, number technical support which are indicated on the official website of the company.

In the web interface, you need to do the following:

Wi-Fi setup

The solution to the question of how to set up a secure wireless Wi-Fi hotspot does not take long.

The developers made the life of the owners of second generation ZyXEL Keenetic devices as easy as possible and provided that immediately after the first launch the device would create the most reliable Wi-Fi network according to the WPA2 standard.

Moreover, in automatic mode a channel is selected that best suits the current environment.

Therefore, you usually don't need to change anything in the web configurator. To enter the broadcast network, you only need to know the name and code, and they, as mentioned above, are written in the documents in the hands of the user.

Those who wish to change the set parameters can easily do this by entering the interface of the device.

The sequence of steps, using the example of the Keenetic Lite model interface, is as follows:

Setting up for watching digital TV

For Keenetic 2 Internet centers, the developers have implemented convenient IPTV control, but only in the latest firmware modifications.

The firmware has a built-in "TVport" function so that you can specify a separate port for the set-top box. If the hardware software has not been updated for a long time, then it should be updated before starting the configuration procedure.

To find out current modification Software, you need to open the "System Monitor" tab. After that, enter the "System" section. Next, in the "System Information" section, look at the firmware version.

Then, through the web configurator, you can upgrade the firmware. The default settings allow these routers to immediately view interactive television... Therefore, the user does not even need to dig into the web configurator.

Keenetic access point operation via ADSL modem

When applied to exit in global network an ADSL modem that does not have a Wi-Fi broadcast function, then a second-generation Keenetic device will help create a Wi-Fi line.

The ADSL modem is connected to the Internet provider, and the ZyXEL device should only be connected to the modem with a wire and set the wireless access point mode in the web configurator.

Thus, Keenetic will transmit a bridge. The figure below shows a diagram of the equipment functioning. In this mode, the device works as a repeater.

To set up a repeater, follow these steps:

Port forwarding

If you want to go through the world wide web to the interface of your home equipment, you can forward ports in the ZyXEL Keenetic 2 web configurator or, as professionals call it, “Broadcast network addresses(NAT) ".

Steps to follow: