Zyxel keenetic ultra ii connection. Setting up Zyxel Keenetic in repeater mode (amplifier). We use a Zyxel router to expand the Wi-Fi network. Preparatory work with the computer

Recently I was faced with a problem: "There is not Wi-Fi everywhere in the kitchen ..." Wi-Fi router lacks. Is it annoying? The wrong word, especially when you are a little connected with IT, and people at home consider any malfunction a sign of your professional insolvency;)

Yes, yes, I know about repeaters or repeaters Wifi signal specially made to expand the coverage area. However, in the bins for many years the faithful Zyxel Keenetic 4G, and I wanted to "not multiply entities unnecessarily."

The Internet was a little disappointing with stories about the impossibility of setting and horror stories about the instability of work, but it was just necessary to try;).

In practice, setting up any Zyxel Keenetic in repeater mode turned out to be an extremely simple thing, and all the difficulties are associated only with not entirely successful field names in the interface of the router itself.

So step by step:

  1. Fixing the channel Wi-Fi networks on the main router connected to the Internet.
  2. We set up a repeat of the Wi-Fi network on the Zyxel Keenetic (future repeater).
  3. We configure the IP range of the network on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater.
  4. We configure the relay of DHCP addresses to Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater.
  5. We set up the network name on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater.

We fix the Wi-Fi network channel on the main router

Unfortunately, Zyxel Keenetic will not be able to expand the network coverage area if your main router connected to the Internet selects the Wi-Fi network channel automatically. The fact is that if the channel is full of interference (from other networks), in the automatic selection mode, the main router can change it. Unfortunately, in this case, the repeater will lose the network, and all the expansion of the Wi-Fi coverage will go down the drain.

The solution is simple. We go to the interface of the main router and forcibly set the channel number.

N.B .: Since on different channels there may be a different number of Wi-Fi networks of your neighbors, I recommend downloading some kind of network analyzer. The request "monitor Wi-Fi networks" in Google will give you dozens of options. For example, "InSSIDer" or "WiFiLyzer" for Windows, "AirRadar" for MacOS, and so on.

The principle of fixing the channel is the same on any router: we look for the Wi-Fi network settings section and in the “channel” field instead of “automatically” we indicate the channel number, which will always be used.

In this particular case, the seventh channel turned out to be free. My main router is Zyxel Keenetic Giga II, so the screenshot below shows exactly its interface (do not be surprised at the similarity with the Zyxel Keenetic 4G configured further, sorry, it happened):

Configuring a repeating Wi-Fi network on Zyxel Keenetic

We go to the web interface of our Zyxel Keenetic, which is configured as a repeater to expand the coverage of the Wi-Fi network.

Click on the second icon in the bottom row. In the appeared section - "Internet" - select the "Wi-Fi" tab:

  1. We put a tick "Enable Wi-Fi client"
  2. In the "Network name" field, specify the name of the expandable Wi-Fi network, that is, the one that is distributed by your main router.
  3. Below we select the protection mode (encryption algorithm) used by the main network
  4. Even lower, in the "Network Key" field, enter the password of your main Wi-Fi network
  5. In the "Channel" field, select the previously fixed channel
  6. We put a tick "Get an address via DHCP"
  7. I recommend entering a couple of DNS servers, although you can leave the fields empty (the extension did not work for me without them, but it depends on the settings of the main router).
  8. Finally, we tick the box "Use to access the Internet"
  9. We press the button "Apply"

We configure the IP range on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater

Zyxel Keenetic does not allow using the same network (ip-addresses) on the main router and repeater. It's a pity, but this is not a problem ...

Click on the third icon in the bottom row. In the appeared section - " home network"- select the second tab -" IP Settings ":
Select a different range of ip-addresses on the Wi-Fi repeater (Zyxel Keenetic)

In my case, the network on the main router uses the range "192.168.5.0", therefore, as you can see in the screenshot above, the subnet "172.16.1.0" was used on the repeater:

  1. The repeater's "IP-address" is selected - 172.16.1.1, and the "Apply" button is pressed just below.
  2. Logged into the repeater web interface (Zyxel Keenetic 4G) at its new address.
  3. The "Enabled" checkbox for the "DHCP Server" is checked. The other settings are left as they are.
  4. Clicked the Apply button in the DHCP Server section.
It would seem that setting a different range of addresses distributed to devices (DHCP) on the repeater is a path to disaster: devices, for example, a laptop and a computer, will not "see" each other. However, in the next step, we will solve this problem.

At the same time, points 3 and 4 are needed in case the connection between the routers disappears and we need to go to the repeater to change the settings.

We configure the relay of DHCP addresses to Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater

Now we have to provide a single pool of issued addresses for devices connecting to Wi-Fi both through the main router and through our Zyxel Keenetic, which acts as a repeater. We use DHCP relay for this.

In the open section - "Home network" - select the third tab - "DHCP Relay":

  1. We find the interface "WiFiMaster0 / WiFiStation0" in the table - this is a Wi-Fi connection between the repeater and the main router. In the last column, select the "WAN" role.
  2. We find the interface "Home" - this is the settings of the entire network on the repeater. In the last column, select the "LAN" role.
  3. We press the button "Apply".
Now, even when connecting through a repeater, devices will receive network addresses from the main router.

Set up the network name on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater

Now you need to configure on our Zyxel Keenetic repeater the same network name and password as on the main router.

Click on the fourth icon in the bottom row. In the appeared section - "Wi-Fi network" - select the first tab - "Access point":

  1. Make sure that the "Enable access point" checkbox is checked.
  2. Enter the name of our expandable Wi-Fi network in the "Network name (SSID)" field.
  3. We select the same "Network protection" value that is used on our main router.
  4. Enter the same network password in the "Network Key" field
  5. We press the button "Apply"
Ready:)

N.B .: You may have to turn off and then turn on Wi-Fi on your devices or restart Zyxel Keenetic in order to experience all the delights of expanding the coverage area of ​​a Wi-Fi network.

In order to get into the web interface of the router, you need to open your Internet browser and type 192.168.1.1, User Name in the address bar admin (username), Password - 1234 (provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not changed).

Changing the factory password

For security reasons, it is recommended that you change the factory password. By default: Login admin, password 1234. In the router interface, go to the tab System;, Further password. In field New Password; enter New Password... It must be repeated in the next field. Next, we save the settings by pressing the button Apply;.

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router

Wi-Fi.

  1. In the window that appears in the field Network name (SSID) enter the name of your network (any).
  2. In field Network protection choose WPA2-PSK.
  3. In field Network key enter your password to access the network (any).
  4. In field Channel: choose Auto.
  5. Enable WPS - uncheck the box
  6. Apply.

Setting up an Internet connection

NAT when automatically obtaining an IP address (DHCP)

  1. At the bottom of the page, select a section Internet.
  2. In the window that appears, click on Broadband connection (ISP).

3. In the field Configuring IP Settings choose Automatic.
4. In the field MTU size enter 1500 ... After filling in these fields, click the button Apply.

Configuring PPTP (VPN) when automatically obtaining a local IP address

At the top of the page, select the tab Authorization.

  1. In field Type (protocol used) choose PPTP.
  2. In field Connect via choose Broadband connection (ISP).
  3. In field Server address enter Server name or address(ask the provider).
  4. In field Username enter your login from the contract.
  5. In field Password enter your password from the contract.
  6. In field Authentication method choose Auto.
  7. - you can leave it blank.
  8. After filling in all the fields, click the button Apply.

PPPoE connection setup (Rostelecom, Dom.ru)

Internet, in the list that opens, select Authorization:

  1. Type (protocol): PPPoE
  2. Username: Your login by agreement
  3. Password: Your contract password
  4. Configuring IP Parameters: Automatic
  5. Service Name, Hub Name, Description- you can leave it blank.
  6. In field Authentication method choose Auto.
  7. Save the settings with the button Apply.

Configuring L2TP connection (Beeline)

In the router interface, select the tab on the left Internet;, in the list that opens, select Authorization:

  1. Internet access protocol: L2TP
  2. Description: connection name
  3. Server address: server name or address (specified in the contract)
  4. Username: Your login by agreement
  5. Password: Your contract password
  6. Authentication method: Auto.
  7. Save the settings with the button Apply.

Having signed a contract with some provider, and having bought the appropriate equipment for organizing a 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 we need to make sure that the settings of the network card are correct. 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 a 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 measures, 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 the provider has fixed MAC addresses. 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

Solving the question of how to set up a secure wireless hotspot Wi-Fi access will 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 indicated 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 the current software modification, 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 device from ZyXEL should only be connected to the modem with a wire and set the mode in the web configurator wireless hotspot access.

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, "Network Address Translation (NAT)".

Steps to follow:


The KEENETIC ULTRA II router was developed by ZyXEL to reliably connect home appliances to TV and the Internet. The device is configured to work with provider companies who use different types connections. To access the network, you just need to use the built-in VPN server(you don't need to be at home). The device has many advantages, and in this review we will look at them in more detail.

Users are satisfied with their choice

  • Management and configuration are carried out via special applications... Save time with this utility for Android or iOS. Full network management is provided by the My.Keenetic program.
  • IPSec VPN will help you connect networks or connect to your office network.
  • NDMS 2 OS and Managed Switch allow you to connect to multiple providers at once. This solution will guarantee a constant Internet connection without unexpected interruptions. The router will switch to a normal link automatically. The main thing is to enable access checking and prioritize.
  • IntelliQoS technology intelligently distributes speed across all devices. You will be able to watch IPTV or video online without interruption (the system will not allow torrents and other applications to occupy the entire channel).
  • Dual band access point. Thanks to KEENETIC ULTRA II signal amplifiers and antennas, the user gets high quality communication at high speed.
  • USB ports for printers, storage devices and models. Maximum speed devices connected via this interface is equal to 50 Mbit / s. The presence of two of these ports is an interesting feature of the new ZyXEL instruments. This does not require any special costs from the manufacturer inside the device (all ports are connected to the host built into the SoC), but for the user this arrangement is very convenient.
  • VPN server allows you to access the network with mobile phone wherever you are.
  • Filtering using Yandex.DNS will help protect you from visiting malicious resources.
  • SkyDNS. The option works through special service, parents can use it to keep an eye on how the network behaves younger family members... It is enough to select the categories available for viewing and apply filtering.

Specifications:

  • RAM 256 Mb;
  • 8 Ethernet ports;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • 4G / 3G connection;
  • DLNA server;
  • 0 ... 40 degrees Celsius;
  • Transmission program for working with torrent;
  • weight 310 grams.

The kit includes an instruction manual, a patch cord, a power adapter (batteries with a capacity of 15–20 mAh can be recharged from 1.5–2 A) and the ZYXEL KEENETIC ULTRA II device itself.

Connection

At the first stage, it is important to correctly connect the device to the PC. To do this, connect with a patch cord network card"Machines" and a router. The provider's cable must be connected to WAN port of the device... After that, you can connect the router to the mains and turn on the power.

Quick setup

All settings are performed in a convenient web interface. It's easy to get into it: enter "192.168.1.1" in the browser, fill in the standard login / password fields (login - admin; pass - 1234).

After that, the system will invite you to the Configuration Wizard. We recommend clicking on "Quick setup" to understand the basic options.

In the quick setup mode, you need to enter the MAC address (if provided by the provider's contract), the type of IP address.

Having dealt with the addresses, you will be taken to the authorization parameters. The subsequent settings depend on the specific ISP.

If the company uses L2TP, PPTP, PPPoE connection(Dom.ru, most branches of Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline, TTK), then we recommend setting the following parameters:

  • uncheck the box "I don't have a password";
  • enter login / pass for ZYXEL KEENETIC ULTRA II;
  • press the "Next" button.

Some providers (Rostelecom Udmurtia, TTK-Ural) use a dynamic address. For them, set the flag in the "I do not have a password" field, and go to the next item.

On this quick setup completed, now you can proceed to manual setting through the interface.

Do not forget to change the information for authorization in the interface (the system itself will offer to change the standard login / pass). Now you can install parameters for work.

Setting up the Internet

Regardless of the provider, the initial procedure looks like this:

  • Go to the "List" item in the "Internet" section.
  • Broadband connection.
  • Configure the WAN port. To do this, it is important to check the box next to the "Use connector" field.
  • Check the box "Enable interface".
  • Opposite "Obtain an address via DHCP" uncheck the box.

Connection for PPPoE:

  • "Description" - come up with a name;
  • protocol type - PPPoE;
  • server address - by default;
  • "Connect through" - ISP;
  • password / login - given by the provider.

Connection created!

Connection for L2TP (Beeline):

  • L2TP protocol;
  • "Engage" - check the box;
  • "Description" - name the connection;
  • login / password (see the agreement issued by the provider);
  • tp.internet.beeline.ru (server);
  • "Connect through" - ISP.

Setting up a DHCP server and LAN

Enable "Home Network" in the interface. Here you will see several submenus. You can change the device address on the network in the "IP address" item. To enable the DHCP server, just check the box next to the "Enabled" box. Addresses from 1 to 32 are set statically, the rest will be assigned by the server in auto mode. The address pool can be changed as required. In addition, the user is able to set his own DNS addresses.

Wi-Fi setup

Go to the "Operation mode" section of the "Wi-Fi" section. Then select the "Access Point" mode, and fill in the fields as follows:

  • Recommended protection WPA / WPA2 - maximum level;
  • network key - create your own password;
  • name (SSID) - enter a name for new network ZYXEL KEENETIC ULTRA II;
  • basic protection - do not change.

To make the access point work, click "Apply".

If you want to improve wireless communication between the router and network devices that are connected to it, we recommend that you follow these steps:

  • for greater coverage, move the router to the center of the wireless network;
  • update the firmware;
  • install the device away from direct sunlight and metal obstacles;
  • open the cooling holes of the router;
  • try to place the router away from powerful engines, refrigerators, cordless phones, fluorescent lamps.

Firmware

An overview of this device would be incomplete without information on how to flash the router. So, the router system will check the components for relevance at the start connection. If there are updates, a message will appear in the interface about the possibility to download them, and then press the corresponding key. Thus, the device will download the updates on its own. The status of the process will be shown in a separate window.

The firmware of the router takes some time, you cannot reboot the device during this period, and you should also not turn off the computer. This could permanently damage the router!

If the process is successful, the router will automatically reboot and connect to the Network.

Installing the update manually is also not difficult: download the archive with the firmware from the manufacturer's resource, unpack it into separate folder and enter the path to the folder in the interface.

Outcomes

The KEENETIC ULTRA II router has rich functionality and a well-thought-out interface. The device has a good transmission speed. It's not hard to set it up by reading this overview.

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