Many ISP subscribers have network equipment installed at home, with which they can create a wireless Internet space. A properly organized Wi-Fi zone allows you to connect client devices to the global network. But in order for all devices to work correctly, you need to configure all network equipment correctly. You can set the correct parameters for the router through the device’s web interface. Therefore, it is worth finding out how to log into a Zyxel router and consider the features of setting up such devices.
Connection
To gain access to the router's administrative panel, you need to properly connect the router and connect it to the network of your Internet operator. You can create a connection in two ways - wired and wireless. Let's take a closer look at them.
Connection via cable
This option involves using the patch cord that comes with the router. This cable has connectors on both sides that allow you to connect devices. One end of the cable should be connected to the LAN port, which is located on the back of the Zyxel router. The second end of the cable must be inserted into the built-in connector of the network card of a laptop or personal computer. Once connected, you can plug the router into a power outlet and begin setting it up.
Connecting via wireless Wi-Fi network
This method involves connecting devices using a wireless channel.
To do this, you need to perform the following algorithm of actions:
- Connect network equipment to power.
- On the client device, select the desired network to connect to.
- Specify the access code for the selected network.
The password for accessing the Wi-Fi network is on the information sticker located on the bottom panel of the router.
These simple methods allow you to connect the devices correctly to work. Let's look at how to enter the Keenetic router settings in various ways.
Settings
First you need to specify the connection type. Go to the “System” section, “Operating mode” item. By default, the cable connection selected here is Ethernet. If you are not using another connection method, you do not need to change anything here.
Dynamic IP address
If your provider provides network access using a dynamic IP address, but after connecting the Internet does not work on your router, then additional authorization by MAC address is required.
Go to the “Internet”, “Connection” section. If you already had Internet configured on your computer, you need to select the “Clone MAC address” option. If this doesn't help, contact your provider's support. You may need to manually register your device on the network.
There is no need to change any other settings.
PPPoE (Rostelecom)
If authorization is required to connect to the network (for example, your provider uses the PPPoE connection type), go to the “Authorization” section.
Select the desired connection type from the drop-down list. In this case, PPPoE. Be sure to check the “Disable WAN interface IP address” checkbox. In the appropriate fields we indicate the login and password provided by the provider. There is no need to change any other settings.
L2TP (Beeline)
If your provider uses the L2TP connection type, the algorithm of actions is similar. In the “Authorization” item, select the desired connection type, enter the server name, login and password in the appropriate fields.
We leave the remaining settings as default unless they are changed by the provider.
Wi-Fi setup
The wireless network on ZyXEL Keenetic is already configured and should work. Access parameters are indicated on the label at the bottom of the device. However, if you wish, you can change the default settings and turn Wi-Fi on or off.
To do this, go to the “Wi-Fi network” item in the web interface menu. On the main settings tab, you can change the name (SSID) of the wireless network, turn Wi-Fi on or off, and adjust the signal strength.
Next, go to the “Security” tab.
Here we select the encryption method (authentication). The default is WPA2-PSK. It is not recommended to change this parameter. And enter your password (network key).
The wireless network setup is complete.
IPTV
Setting up IPTV on the ZyXEL Keenetic router is not required - this option already works by default. You only need to specify the LAN port that will be used to connect the set-top box.
If you don't have a set-top box, you don't need to configure anything.
DHCP setup
DHCP is a service that allows devices to automatically obtain IP addresses when connected to a router. This saves you the trouble of manually setting up a network connection on each computer. By default, DHCP is enabled and working.
To change the default settings or disable/enable the service, go to “Home Network” - “Network Organization”.
Here you can change the IP address of your router (IP address of the Internet center), as well as manually specify the range of IP addresses that the router will distribute to client devices . To do this, uncheck “Generate automatically” and set the range manually. For example, you can generally limit it to two addresses - one for your PC, the other for your laptop. Then no more devices will be able to connect to the router.
You can also assign a specific IP address to each device on your home network . This may be required for some applications to function correctly. In the “Leased addresses” sub-item, indicate the MAC address of the device and write down the IP for it.
Port forwarding (opening ports)
Configuring this setting may be required for some programs that use incoming connections. For example, a torrent client.
By default, incoming connections are disabled on ZyXEL routers. For them, you can either manually configure port forwarding (redirection) or simply allow incoming connections.
In order to open ports on the ZyXEL Keenetc router, go to the “Home Network” menu, you need to allow port forwarding by checking the appropriate box. And then manually enter the settings. To do this, you need to know which port and which protocol your program uses.
Setting up UPnP
If you don't know exactly which ports you need, or you have multiple programs that use different ports and protocols, you can allow incoming connections in the UpnP settings. Then the programs themselves will be able to resolve the necessary connections.
In order to enable UPnP on the ZyXEL Keenetic router, you just need to check the “Enable UpnP” checkbox.
However, be aware that this may not be secure, as it creates a potential backdoor for malware.
Change Password
In order to protect your network from hacking, it is recommended to change the password and login on the ZyXEL Keenetic router, and not leave this setting as default. This can be done in the “System” - “Administrator Password” menu.
In the tab that opens, just enter the new password twice and click the “Apply” button. After this, the router will reboot and you will need to enter a new username and password to log into the web interface.
How to access settings
You can enter the settings of such equipment through the Web interface, which is a specialized software environment. It is designed for user interaction with the router.
If you buy a used router, professionals recommend resetting the settings. Such an operation will return to the equipment the parameters, including passwords and names, specified in the firmware by the manufacturer.
Login to settings
After connecting your computer or laptop to the Keenetic router, you can proceed to setting up its operating parameters. To gain access to the admin panel, you do not need to install additional software or drivers.
Just follow these basic instructions:
- Start the router and computer.
- Open the browser installed on your PC and specify my.keenetic.net, 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
- When you first log into the Zyxel router, you need to use the values admin and 1234 for the name and password, respectively.
- On the Keenetic Start page, the owner of the router will be offered a choice of controls. To configure operating parameters, you must specify “Web Configurator”.
- The router system will prompt you to enter a new password or provide the correct authorization data.
Having provided the system with the correct data, the user is taken to the initial device management page. This menu contains all the necessary tools for basic and advanced configuration of the modem.
If you choose to configure the equipment in “light” mode, a special utility automatically enters all the settings necessary for accessing the Internet. This option is suitable for people who only need access to the World Wide Web without organizing all connected gadgets into a single local network.
Setting up a router via NetFriend
After logging into the system, a new page will open where you can select the appropriate operating mode in the configuration parameters. Alternatively, you can choose NetFriend quick setup. After this, the system will prompt you to select a country and city, then the provider whose services you use. If you use the keenetic.net setup wizard, the parameters will be set automatically. There's nothing complicated about it. At the last stage of the settings, you will need to enter your personal account and password that you received from your provider. This password is access to use Internet resources. Once the required information has been entered, the user only needs to click Continue and NetFriend will automatically begin establishing the connection. If the access code is entered correctly, the router will immediately be able to connect to the Internet and check for available updates.
Changing the firmware will also be easy and simple using the wizard's prompts. The system performs configuration settings automatically. In another window, the user can select the router port to connect the TV cable. The system will also prompt you to activate Yandex DNS. Upon completion of setting the parameters, the system will inform the user that the connection has been successfully established. The user does not need to perform any manipulations independently. In the future, if necessary, you can manually change the settings.
Can't get to the page
Some users are unable to log into their Keenetic router.
To fix this problem you should:
- Check the spelling of the my.keenetic.net address and exclude any extra characters or spaces.
- If you enter the addresses 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the address bar and instead of the web interface, a web search for these addresses opens, you need to add “https://” in front of them.
- In some cases, the browser does not allow you to open the desired page. It is recommended to try logging into the admin area using a different browser.
- Check that the network settings are correct. Perform a similar check through the “Control Panel” of the PC. The user should open Network Sharing Center and select network adapter properties. Select automatic mode for obtaining an IP address.
Additionally, the problem may be hidden in the network equipment itself. When using a new device, the user needs to replace it under warranty. And if you are working with a used router, you can reset the settings to the initial configuration prescribed by the manufacturer.
Turning on the router for the first time
Setting up the ZYXEL KEENETIC LITE 2 router for dummies begins with the user having to connect all the wires and the device itself in the correct sequence. To do this, the user must first connect the power supply to the mains. Next, you need to connect the Internet cable to the router. After which the user must connect the second cable included in the kit to the computer.
If everything is done correctly, a signal in the form of a round icon with a partially crossed out circle should light up on the case. It means that the device is powered from the mains.
The second signal in the form of a ball with a net should also light up.
This signal means that the user can begin setting up the router.
Video: Setting up the ZYXEL KEENETIC LITE 2 router
Hardware connection
There are many videos on the Internet “how to configure the ZYXEL KEENETIC LITE 2 router”. But you can do everything yourself and without outside help. Connecting the network kit occurs in several stages:
checking the operation of the network card on the computer; connecting the router to the Internet cable and computer; setting up a local network and Internet connection.
Checking the functionality of the network card when connecting a router is as follows:
- go to “start” and select the “control panel” tab;
- select the “Network and Sharing Center” shortcut or the “Network and Internet” tab and “Network and Sharing Center”;
- open the option “change adapter settings”;
- right-click on the “Local Area Connection” shortcut;
- if the connection is not connected, then connect;
- in the connection properties, select the “Protocol…” line and click on the “properties” option;
- in the window that appears, check the automatic configuration of IP and DNS addresses;
- repeat the last operation with “Protocol...4”.
If the user has done everything correctly, a monitor icon with a yellow triangle and an exclamation mark will appear on the panel in the lower right corner of the desktop. This means that the computer and router are connected to the network and you can proceed to the next step of setting up the router to create an Internet connection.
Working with the mobile application
Zyxel routers are easily configured using a convenient application for mobile phones or tablets. This option is only available for devices equipped with new firmware versions, no lower than 2.05+. The official mobile application is compatible with Android and iOS systems. It is available for download in the App Store and Google Play.
After downloading and installing this program, it’s worth figuring out how to quickly access the Zyxel router settings using it.
To do this you need:
- Launch the application on your smartphone.
- Create a personal password and indicate it.
- Enter a new access code.
The main page of the mobile application lists all connected devices.
Using the proposed system tools, you can perform the following operations:
- set up a network connection;
- check client connections;
- go to the initial configuration of parameters;
- control data transfer speed;
- filter access to sites.
For advanced users, many opportunities have been created for advanced configuration of network equipment through this application. Remote login to the Keenetic router is only possible when using a standard IP router 192.168.1.1 and working port 80. Changing this data will block access to managing the modem.
Protecting the system from hacking and saving router settings
To protect your Wi-Fi network from hacking, you must:
- disable WPS function;
- in the settings, select a reliable security type and generate a complex key using the system;
- hide the network by checking the Enable hidden Wireless box;
- Reduce the transmitter power so that the network covers only your living space.
The router's security will be high if you use a complex password to enter the settings and disable the external administration function. It is also possible to change the username for logging into the settings panel.
After completing all the necessary changes in the main menu window, click the “Apply” button to save the settings.
Possible problems and their solutions
Zyxel routers are classified as network equipment with an easy configuration and management system. But sometimes the owners of these devices have difficulty logging into the administrative panel.
Incorrect login or password
If this problem occurs, you should:
- Examine the information sticker on the bottom panel of the router and clarify the password and login values.
- Check the keyboard layout you are using.
- Check that Caps Lock mode is enabled.
If such actions do not give a positive result, you will have to use a factory reset.
Factory reset
To go to the initial configuration of parameters, you need to perform a hardware reset according to the following scheme:
- On the back panel of the router, find the Reset button, recessed into the case.
- Using a thin object, press this button.
- Keep the button pressed for 15 seconds.
After a reboot, the router will return to its original operating parameters. Resetting the settings will allow you to use the standard default authorization data when accessing the device’s web menu. This method allows the device to “forget” all changes made to the settings, so the owner will have to log into the admin panel again and configure the equipment.
How to enter the settings of a Zyxel wi-fi router
The main settings of the Zyxel router are entered through the web interface - a special software-virtual environment for interaction between a person and a network device. It is additionally called “kinetics admin” and is used for management, configuration or monitoring.
If the equipment was not purchased in a store, that is, this is not a new router, before performing any manipulations, it is recommended to reset the current settings to standard ones. To do this, use a thin object to activate the Reset button on the back of the modem and hold it down for 10 seconds:
The button is specially recessed inside so as not to be activated accidentally.
This method guarantees the client that previous configurations will be deleted.
