Instructions for setting up the Zyxel Keenetic Lite 3 router

ZyXEL products are known primarily to IT specialists, since they specialize in server equipment. This company also has consumer devices: in particular, it was Zixel that first came to the tech market of the post-Soviet space with Dial-Up modems. The current range of this manufacturer also includes advanced wireless routers, such as the Keenetic series. The device from this line, called Lite 3, is the latest version of the budget ZyXEL Internet centers - below we will tell you how to prepare it for use and configure it.

Kit and appearance

Owners of earlier models will immediately identify a number of external differences that Keenetic Lite has received. This is still the same black and compact router, but its antennas are now located not at the back of the device, but on the sides, which makes it easier to mount on the wall.

The bottom is glossy, the side panels are matte, and the top has a signature wave-like pattern. The rear panel now houses a hardware mode switch. The operation indicators are located on the front of the router and glow green when active. They don't blink as often, so they don't attract attention.

The router kit includes:

• the device itself;
• power unit;
• network patch cord;
• detailed instructions;
• warranty card;
• advertising brochure with other company products.

Resetting the router to factory settings

In case of unstable operation of the Keenetic Lite device, frequently recurring problems or system slowdown, you will need to reset the settings, this will be much easier. There are two methods: hardware and software. The first one is the most preferable because the process only takes a few seconds. You just need to press the “Reset” button located on the back panel of Keenetic Lite using a long thin object: a pin or needle. Second: go to system settings, then go to the “Options” tab, click on the “Return to factory settings” button. After this, confirm the action by clicking on the “Yes” button when the system issues a warning that all installed files will be deleted.

Connecting a router

Let's start connecting:

1. unpack the router and its elements;
2. connect the power adapter to the device and plug it into a power outlet;

3. connect the provider's Internet cable to the WAN interface;
4. Using a patch cord, we connect one of the LAN ports and the connector of the network card of your PC.

The router is ready for further work. If you want, you can clarify what a patch cord is and what types they are, as well as what equipment they are used to connect.

Beginning of work

To successfully configure the ZyXel Keenetic Lite 3 router and connect it, you need to perform the following steps:

• Connect the device to the network by inserting the plug into the connector. Take out the power supply;
• Insert the cable from your provider into the WAN channel connector;
• Insert the cord that connects the router and the PC’s network card into the near port;
• Place the mode switch in the “Main” position;

The picture shows what modes the router can operate in:

• Turn on the device and the indicators should light up.

The Wi-Fi router is ready. All that remains is to configure the computer:

• First, start your PC and find the desired network;
• Next, click on the network icon with the right button and open “Control Center” and then click “Connection”;
• Open “Properties” and scroll to the end of the list. Starting from the fourth version of the protocol and up to the sixth, you set selectors to receive data.

Now you only need to take a few steps for stable wireless Internet. To do this, read the step-by-step instructions for setting up your router.

Entrance

Let's move on to the basic setup of the Zyxel Keenetic Lite 3 router.

First, let's go to its interface with:

• open the browser and enter “192.168.1.1” as the address;

• In the login field we enter “admin”, and the password is the standard “1234”.

The router menu opens before us, which is necessary for its further configuration.

How to setup?

You can also watch the setup in video format:

To configure Zixel Kinetic Light 3 you need to perform the following steps:

1. Enter the address 192.168.1.1 into the address bar of your browser. It will allow you to open the control room. When logging in, you must specify your login and password: “admin”.

How to set up with Dom.Ru and Rostelecom?

How to configure the ZyXel Keenetic Lite III router to work with these providers:

• Open the Internet and switch to the “Connection” line, then open the “Broadband Connection” item;
• When you see the “Use connector” icon, you need to check the box there;

Setting up for L2TP connection

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

To ensure a wireless connection, do the following:

• In the Internet connection, select the “Wi-Fi” and “Access Point” section;

Internet protocol settings

After entering the configurator, you can use the “Quick Setup Wizard,” which allows you to automatically obtain the simplest network settings. Next, we will look at the process of connecting to the network for each type of connection.

L2TP

This type of protocol is used by the Beeline provider. To establish a connection with such a network, we will need to create 2 connections using a dynamic IP address and an L2TP tunnel.

Let's create the first one:

• go to the “Internet” section and then to the “Connection” tab;
• click on “Broadband connection”;
• check that the checkbox next to the WAN port, highlighted in blue, was active;

Attention! If you plan to use the IPTV function, then also check the corresponding port in this menu.

• check the checkboxes next to two more items – “Enable interface” and “Use to access the Internet”;
• in the “Configure IP parameters” field, set it to “Automatic”;

Important! The previous paragraph is required. If you leave “No IP address” in it, then even with all the other correct settings the connection will not work.

click “Apply”.

After this procedure, you can start creating an L2TP connection:

1. from the main menu open the “PPPoE/VPN” tab;
2. select “Add connection”;
3. check the boxes next to “Enable” and “Use to access the Internet”;
4. in the “Protocol Type” field enter “L2TP”;

5. in the “Server Address” line we indicate “tp.internet.beeline.ru;
6. indicate the username and password received from our provider (usually found in the contract or specified by technical support);
7. in “Configuring IP parameters” set “Automatic”;
8. Click “Apply”, saving the changes made.

Now you can connect the provider cable to the router (if you have not done this before) and check whether you have access to the Internet.

PPPoE

If you use the services of providers Rostelecom, Dom.ru and TTK, then we need to set up a PPPoE connection.

Attention! Some of the branches of the above providers, instead of a PPPoE connection, can use a different type - using a dynamic IP address. You can obtain this information from the technical support service.

Let's start establishing a connection:

1. go to the “Internet” menu and the “Connection” tab;
2. find “Broadband connection” and click on it;
3. check the box “Use connector”;
4. check that the “Enable” and “Use to access the Internet” options are active;
5. in the “Configuring IP parameters” field, set “Without IP address”;
6. in the “MAC address” column indicate “Default”;
7. Click “Apply”.

Next we need to create a connection type with authorization:

1. go to the “PPPoE/VPN” section;
2. click “Add connection”;
3. activate the checkbox next to “Enable”;
4. in the description field, set the name for the connection (can be anything, in Latin letters);
5. indicate the protocol type “PPPoE”;
6. in “Connect via” we indicate the previously configured “Broadband...”;
7. set a name for the service, or leave this field empty;
8. indicate the login and password for the connection;
9. “Authentication method” select “Auto”;
10. click “Apply”;
11. connect the provider's cable to the WAN port and check the connection to the network.

Video: setting up the ZyXEL Keenetic Lite III router

DHCP

For this type of connection using automatic IP acquisition, we will need to do the following:

• open the “Internet” tab and select “Connection”;
• in the item “Configuring IP parameters” set “Automatic”;
• click “Apply”.

Pros and cons of the router

• The device interface is Russian;
• Convenient in functionality;
• High reception radius and device quality;
• Simple settings;
• The device is reliable;
• The device does not overheat;
• Reasonable cost (within 2500 rubles);
• Possibility of working in repeater mode.

About the repeater mode, see the following video:

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• Low connection speed (maximum – 300 Mbit/sec);
• The support service does not always work well

Customer and user reviews are generally good.

ZyXel Keenetic Lite III is a good router with an excellent price-quality ratio. It contains all the functions and capabilities you need for your home. The cost of the router is not high. There are many more pros and cons than cons and complaints. Can be recommended for purchase.

Does any of the readers have such a router? Share your impressions and experiences! We wish everyone high-speed Internet and easy settings!

Keenetic Lite 3 is one of the updated line of routers from Zyxel. All of its products received a hardware update, as well as a new firmware version. That is why the setup of this router is somewhat different from its predecessors. Next we will go into more detail at each stage of this process.

Setting up 3G Internet

To set up a 3G connection, follow these recommendations:

1. go to “System”, then “Components” and make sure that “Support for wireless modems for 3G networks” is enabled;
2. if the component is inactive, you will have to install it from the official website using a regular connection on a PC;
3. go to the web interface by copying “192.168.1.1” into the address bar;

4. enter the user name – “admin” and password – “1234”;
5. go to the additional settings section and select “3G Configuration”;
6. check the box next to “Enable 3G backup”;
7. specify the operator settings, click “Save”;
8. connect the 3G modem to the device using a USB extension cable and check for connection.

Note! For each specific operator, the settings in point 7 will be different. You can check them with the provider's technical support service.

Wi-fi

To establish a Wi-Fi connection:

1. go to the router interface;
2. select the “Wi-Fi” section and then the “Access Point” tab;

3. set a name for the connection (it can be any word written in Latin);
4. security mode – specify “WPA2-PSK”;
5. in the “Network key” column, enter the password for the connection;
6. click “Apply”.

Attention! Once the connection is established, the router will automatically connect to the Internet without requiring you to click on the shortcut each time.

Procedure for setting up a wireless connection on ZyXEL Keenetic Lite III

Having completed the connection procedures, you should begin setting up Wi-Fi. You need to enter your login and set the WiFi code. Open the access point settings window through the “WiFi Network” icon on the taskbar.

Carry out the following manipulations:

1. Enter some fictitious nickname in the English keyboard layout in the “Network name” column;
2. In the “Network security” line, set “WPA2-PSK”;
3. To fill out the “Network Key” field, it is recommended to use a more complex code and use different symbols, numbers and letters;
4. Next, do not touch the lines and leave them as they are by default;
5. Click on the “Apply” button.

IPTV

Let's start connecting the IPTV function:

1. go to the router interface by entering the address “192.168.1.1” in the browser;
2. enter the login and password – “admin” and “1234”;
3. at the bottom of the menu, click on the network icon;
4. select “Connection” and then click on “Broadband Connection”;

5. check the boxes “Use connector...” and “Use to access the Internet”;
6. In “Setting IP parameters” we set it to “Automatic”.

Important! This step may vary for some providers. If the operator does not support automatic IP acquisition, then select “Without IP address”. This information can be obtained from your service provider.

• o and “Use connector” opposite the 4th port, which will be used to connect the set-top box;
• save the changes.

Overview information

ZyXel Keenetic Lite III is a new Swiss-developed router. It boasts good speed (up to 300 Mbit/s) and high-quality service. It can connect to multiple providers and is protected from viruses and threats. To expand the wireless network, the “Adapter Mode” function has appeared - connecting Ethernet devices to a Wi-Fi network.

Advantages:

• Supports interactive television;
• It is possible to create wireless guest networks;
• Batch assembly of software;
• Working with services: DNS, Sky-DNS and Yandex-DNS.

Description:

• Manufacturing material: plastic.
• Device color: black.
• Router dimensions: 16.6 x 11.6 x 3.4 cm.
• Device weight: 200 grams.
• The antennas are on the side panel.
• At the back we will see switches and indicators.

Watch a video review of the model here:

Software Update

Like any other program, software for Keenetic Lite 3 needs timely updating. You can do this as follows:

• launch any browser and go to the address “192.168.1.1”;
• enter your login and password (admin and 1234), click “OK”;
• in the main menu, pay attention to the software version and compare it with the one indicated on the bottom of the device;

• if the router needs to be updated, download it from the website, indicating the directory on your PC;
• unpack the resulting archive;
• go to the menu again, click “System”, and then “Firmware”;
• click “Browse” and specify the path to the folder with the saved files;
• We find one with the extension “bin” in it and select it;
• Click “Update” and wait for the process to complete.

Attention! The update will take a few minutes. At this time, do not turn off the router to avoid further errors in its operation.

When the router is updated and restarted, we re-enter the login information and see the installed update in the software version line. After this, it is recommended to change the standard password and login. This can be done in the “System” and “Users” tabs by double-clicking on the required data and changing them.

Zyxel Keenetic Lite 3 is a reliable and easy-to-use router. Its setup is almost the same as previous versions. If this is your first time encountering this procedure, just follow our simple instructions or ask questions in the comments to the article.

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

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Any device is prone to problems and malfunctions, and the keenetic lite III is no exception. Failures, freezing and slowdown of the system are possible; it is impossible to foresee everything in advance, just as it is impossible to list the problems that arise with the router. The router system has a debugging mode; it is installed like this:

1. Go to the “System” settings section.
2. From there, go to the “Diagnostics” tab, where click on the “Start debugging” button.

After this, the corresponding icon will appear at the top of the system monitor; by clicking on it, you can observe and control the process, terminate it or start it again.