Zyxel Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Overview

Zyxel (Modems/Gateways) Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Overview
Login Information

• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
• Username: 1234
• Password: 1234

How to Find SSID (Network Name)

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Your current SSID will be shown on this page. You can also change the SSID from here as well.
   

How To Find Wireless Passphrase (WPA/WEP)

From Firmware:

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Under the General tab the current Security Mode will show you if there is a password or not.
   

Changing Wireless Security Type/ Disabling Wireless Security

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Select the dropdown box for Security Mode to select the desired wireless security.
   
8. Select Apply to save changes.

MAC Filtering

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Select MAC Filter.
8. Check the Active MAC Filter box.
9. Next to MAC Restrict Mode select the Allow option.
10. Select the Add Entries button.
11. Type in the wireless devices MAC address you would like to add.
12. Select the Apply button to add the device.
13. Continue to add devices from your network using the Add button.
14. Select Apply to save the changes.

Disable MAC Filtering

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Deselect the Active MAC Filter.
8. Select Apply to save the changes.

Change Wireless Channel

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Under the General Tab, locate the Channel Selection dropdown, then select the desired channel.
   
8. Select Apply to save changes.

Change Wireless Mode

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Select Network on the main page.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
7. Select the Advanced Setup tab.
8. Locate the 54g Mode dropdown, then select the 54g only from the dropdown.
   
9. Select Apply to save the changes.

Change Wireless Band (Width)

There is no option to change the wireless band width.



DHCP Reservation

There is no option to reserve DHCP.



UPnP

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
4. Select Advanced on the main page.
5. On the “General” tab check the Activate Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature.
   
6. Select Apply once you have finished to save changes.

DMZ

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
4. Select Network on the main page.
5. Select NAT.
6. Select the DMZ Host tab.
7. Enter the IP address in the “default server” of the Xbox on your network.
   
8. Select Save once you have finished to save changes.

Disable DMZ

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
4. Select Network on the main page.
5. Select NAT.
6. Select the DMZ Host tab.
7. Remove the IP address in the “default server” of the Xbox on your network.
   
8. Select Save once you have finished to save changes.

Port Forwarding

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
4. Select Network on the main page.
5. Select NAT.
6. Under the Port Forwarding tab you have options to add ports.
7. Under the Service Name select “User Define”. This will open Rule Setup where you can manually enter the port numbers and select the IP protocol.
   
8. Select Apply to save the changes.

Disable Port Forwarding

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type 1234 for the password.
   
4. Select Network on the main page.
5. Select NAT.
6. Under the Port Forwarding tab locate the active ports rules.
7. Select the small Trash Can icon under the “modify” category to remove the port rule.
   
8. Select Apply to save changes.

Firewall

There are no firewall settings that effect the Xbox.



How to Find Firmware Version

1. Open a web browser on a computer.
2. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
3. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
4. Select Maintenance on the main page.
5. Select Tools.
6. Select Firmware.
7. On the Firmware page the current firmware will be located midway on the page.
   

Firmware Update

Note: Firmware will be provided to you when you check for firmware update.

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. Select Maintenance on the main page.
5. Select Tools.
6. Select Firmware.
7. Select the Browse option.
8. Locate the firmware file on your computer and select it.
9. Select the Upload button to begin the firmware update.
10. Please be patient the update may take several minutes.

Restore Factory Defaults

From Hardware:

1. Locate the back of the device, where the Ethernet port are located.
2. Hold the reset button on the back for 30 seconds. You will need a paperclip, toothpick or pen to hold down the reset button.
   
3. Let go of the reset button and wait about 1 minute for the device to reboot.

From Firmware:

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password
5. Select Maintenance on the main page.
6. Select Tools.
7. Select the Configuration tab.
8. Select the Reset button.
9. Wait for the device to reboot, this may take a few minutes.

Entering PPPoE

Note: You will need the have the PPPoE information beforehand. Contact your ISP if you need to collect this information.

1. Connect a computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on a computer.
3. Type the gateway address: 192.168.1.1 into the web address bar, select
   apply.
4. This will take you to a login page, type 1234 for the username and type
   1234 for the password.
5. Once logged in Select Network.
6. Select the WAN.
7. Select the Internet Connection Tab.
8. Under General on the main page, Type a “Name” for the connection. For an example: “Internet connection”.
   
9. Select the PPPoE mode in the drop down menu.
10. Enter the User Name.
11. Enter the Password.
12. Leave all other default settings unless instructed otherwise by the ISP.
13. Select the Apply button.
14. The device will reboot.

Known Issues

There are no currently known issues with this device.



Multiple console Support

We have confirmed that this network device is unable to support more than one console with an Open NAT.



Device Manual

Click here for the manual.

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Zyxel Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Known Issues

Zyxel (Modems/Gateways) Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Known Issues
Known Issues

There are no currently known issues with this device.

 

Zyxel Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Device Manual

Zyxel (Modems/Gateways) Zyxel P-870HW-51A: Device Manual
Device Manual

Click here for the manual.