Use the ZyXEL router to extend the Wi-Fi network. Configure ZyXEL KEENETIC in repeater mode (amplifier). We use ZyXEL router to extend the Wi-Fi network reset the router settings to factory

The Keenetic Ultra II router was developed by ZyXEL to reliably connect the equipment in the house to TV and the Internet. The device is configured to work with providers that use different types Connections. To go to the network, it is enough to use the built-in VPN server (you do not need to be at home). The device has many advantages, and in this review we will consider them more detailed.

Users remain satisfied with their choice

• Management and setup are performed through special applications. Save time using the Android or iOS utility. Complete control The network provides my.kenetic program.
• IPsec VPN will help combine networks or connect to the office network.
• NDMS 2 and managed switch allow you to connect to several providers immediately. Such a decision will allow to guarantee permanent Internet without unforeseen breaks. The router switches to the normally functioning channel automatically. The main thing is to include checking and place priorities.
• IntelliQos technology competently distributes the speed between all devices. You can watch IPTV or video in online-mode without interruptions (the system will not allow torrents and other applications to occupy the entire channel).
• Two-band access point. Thanks to the signal amplifiers and the Keenetic Ultra II antennas, the user receives high quality Communication at high speed.
• USB ports for printers, drives and models. The maximum speed of the devices connected to this interface is 50 Mbps. The presence of two such ports is an interesting feature New ZyXEL devices. From the manufacturer, this does not require special costs inside the device (all ports are connected to the host built into the SOC), but for the user such accommodation is very convenient.
• The VPN server allows you to go to the network with mobile phoneWherever you are.
• Filtering with Yandex.dns will help protect you from visiting malicious resources.
• Skydns. The option works through a special service, parents with its help may look at how junior family members behave in the network. It is enough to choose 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 to work with Torrent;
• weight 310 grams.

The kit includes instructions, patch cord, 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 connect the device to the PC correctly. To do this, connect the "Machine" network card with the patch cord and router. The provider cable must be connected to the WAN port of the device. After that, you can connect the router to the power grid and turn on the power.

Fast setting

All settings are performed in a convenient web interface. It is not difficult 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 setup wizard. We recommend clicking on "Fast Settings" to deal with the basic options.

In quick configuration mode, you must enter the MAC address (if provided for by the provider contract), the type of IP address.

Having understood with addresses, you will fall into the authorization parameters. Subsequent settings depend on a particular Internet provider.

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

• in the "I don't have a password" to remove a tick;
• enter Login / Pass for ZyXEL Keenetic Ultra II;
• press the "Next" key.

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

This is a quick setting completed, now you can go to manual setting via 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 set the parameters for work.

Configure Internet

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

• Go to "List" section "Internet".
• Broadband Connection.
• Configure the WAN port. To do this, it is important to set the check box in front of the "Use connector" field.
• Put the flag in the Enable Interface field.
• Opposite "Get a DHCP address" to remove a tick.

Connection for ppure:

• "Description" - come up with a name;
• protocol type - ppure;
• server address - default;
• "Connect through" - ISP;
• password / login - issues a provider.

The connection is created!

Connection for L2TP (Beeline):

• L2TP protocol;
• "Enter" - deliver the checkbox;
• "Description" - to name the connection;
• login / password (look at the contract issued by the provider);
• tp.internet.beeline.ru (server);
• "Connect through" - ISP.

Setting up a DHCP and LAN server

Turn on " home network"In the interface. Here you will see a few submenu. You can change the address of the device in the network in the "IP address" item. To enable the DHCP server, it is enough to set the check box opposite the position "enabled". Addresses from 1 to 32 are statically set, the other server will be assigned in auto mode. Address pool when needed can be changed. In addition, the user gets the ability to set its DNS addresses.

Wi-Fi Setup

Go to "Operating Mode" section "Wi-Fi". Then select "Access Point" mode, and fill in the fields in this way:

• recommended WPA / WPA2 protection - maximum level;
• network key - Come up with your password;
• name (SSID) - Enter the name for the new zyxel networks Keenetic Ultra II;
• basic protection - not change.

To start the access point to work, click "Apply".

If you want to improve wireless communication Between the router and network devices that are connected to it, we recommend performing such actions:

• for larger coverage, transfer the router to the center of the wireless network;
• update the firmware;
• install the device away from the direct rays of the sun and barriers from the metal;
• open the router cooling holes;
• try to place a router away from powerful engines, refrigerators, cordless phones, fluorescent lamps.

Firmware

An overview of this device would be incomplete without information about the ways of firmware of the router. So, the router system will check the components for relevance at the starting connection. If there are updates, a message appears in the interface about the ability to load them, then press the appropriate key. Thus, the device will download updates independently. The status of the process will be shown in a separate window.

The router firmware takes for some time, to restart the device during this period you can not, you should not turn off the computer. It may remove the router forever!

If the process was successful, the router will independently reboot and connect to the network.

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

RESULTS

The Keenetic Ultra II router has a rich functional and thoughtful interface. The device is characterized by good transmission rate. To customize it is not difficult, familiarizing yourself with this review.

By signing a contract with some provider, and bought the appropriate equipment for organizing a wireless home network to exit the Internet, the user faces the need to adjust the 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 implement this statement, the main thing to show a little attentiveness and do not regret personal watches.

But upon the subsequent need to implement such operations, thanks to the experience, time to execute the parameters in the WEB configurator of the instrument will need significantly less. At the same time, it is possible to save it to waiting for the Master's arrival.

Preliminary events

Successfully achieve the ultimate goal allows careful preparations at the beginning. Sequentially performing all the steps of the procedure, from connecting the device before adjusting it, even a complete "teapot" is guaranteed not to create significant difficulties Configuring the ZyXEL KEENETIC II Internet center.

Connection

At the first stage, remove the device from the box with all the elements offered to it. Then proceed to the connection procedure, and for this, do the following:

Preparatory work with a computer

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

It is required to execute the following few steps:

Now you should proceed to enter the parameters in the router Web configurator to establish communication with the worldwide web.

Login to Web Configurator

The modem configuration process is carried out in the 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 perform these steps:

• Clasp "input";
• Next click "Web Configurator";
• If the firmware advises at this stage to change the authorization parameters, it is better to agree and enter the independently invented original name and code (it is recommended if there is a printer, then immediately print them or manually write to your personal notebook, since even an old paper remembers the information better than the most good human memory);
• After the execution of all stages, the display will appear the main instrument menu, providing access to its settings.

What to do when it was not possible to log in?

If the entered code did not allow you to enter the web interface, it means that it was already changed earlier by the previous user either in the store, some kind of curious buyer who managed to put in the equipment settings.

The problem is solved by the standard rolling back intake, as a result, the factory password and login will actually act.

To make the refund of the parameters to the factory state, these steps should be performed:

Network parameter entry procedure

After performing the above-described events, the monitor displays the main account, in which all manipulations with network settings are performed.

However, before proceeding with the input of the parameters, it is required from the signed contract with the communication provider to write the applied access protocol, for example, PPPOE, L2TP, etc. Also need to be clarified about the presence of mac addresses to the supplier. Which IP are used, for example, dynamic IP or permanent path.

Is it also required to prescribe IP and name vPN Server. That is, find out all the parameters that you want to enter into the interface. If the contract is not in the hands of the user, then the customer calls the provider all the information on the phone, the number technical support which are indicated on the official resource of the company.

In the web interface you need to do the following:

Wi-Fi Setup

Solving the issue how to configure a secure wireless point access Wi-Fiwill not take much time.

The developers most easily facilitated the life of the second-generation ZyXEL Keenetic instruments owners and provided for Zraz after the first launch the device created the most reliable Wi-Fi network according to WPA2.

At the same time B. automatic mode A channel is selected, which is optimally suited to the current medium.

Therefore, it is usually necessary to change anything in the Web configurator. To enter the translated network, you should only know the name and code, and they were described above, written in the documents available on the hands of the user.

Those who want to change the set parameters can be easily implemented by entering the interface of the apparatus.

Sequence of steps, on the example of the model interface Keenetic Lite., Such:

Setup to view digital television

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

The "TVPORT" function is embedded in firmware so that you can specify a separate port designed to console. If it has not been updated on the equipment for a long time, before the setup procedure should be updated.

To find out the current modification of software, you must open the bookmark " System monitor" After that, enter the "System" section. Next, in terms of "System Information" View the firmware version.

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

Job Access point Keenetic via ADSL modem

When applying to the global ADSL modem network, on which there is no Wi-Fi translation function, then the CEENETIC second-generation 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 wire and in the WEB configurator to set the wireless access point mode.

Thus, Keenetic will pass a bridge. Figure below shows the scheme of the functioning of the equipment. In this mode, the device works as a repeater.

To configure the repeater, you must perform the following steps:

Forwarding ports

If you wish to enter world Wide Web In the home equipment interface, you can produce ports in the Zyxel Keenetic Web Configurator 2 or, as the Network Address Broadcast (NAT) professionals.

You need to perform steps:

I recently been put before the problem: "There is no Wi-Fi in the kitchen everywhere ..." There is an apartment in the rest, in a huge courtyard the network is perfectly caught, and before the window sill kitchen is only ten meters from router wi-fi Does not get. Annoying? Not that word, especially when you are a bit connected with IT, and homemade consider any problem with a sign of your professional insolvency;)

Yes, yes, I know about repeater or Wi-Fi repeaters of a signal specifically made to expand the coverage area. However, in the covers for many years, the faithful Zyxel Keenetic 4G was dressed, and she wanted to "do not multiply entities without need."

The Internet slightly disappointed with stories about the impossibility of setting up and stories about the instability of work, but it was simply necessary to try;).

In practice, configuring any ZyXEL Keenetic in the repeater mode turned out to be a thing extremely simple, and all the difficulties are connected only with not quite successful names in the interface of the router itself.

So for steps:

1. Fix channel Wi-Fi network On the main router connected to the Internet.
2. Customize the repetition of the Wi-Fi network on the Zyxel Keenetic (future repeater).
3. Configure the IP range of the network on the Zyxel Keenetic, which will be repeater.
4. Configure the relay of DHCP addresses on the Zyxel Keenetic, which will be repeater.
5. Customize the name of the network on the Zyxel Keenetic, which will be repeater.

Fix the Wi-Fi channel network on the main router

Unfortunately, Zyxel Keenetic will not be able to extend 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 (other networks), in the mode of automatic selection, the main router can change it. Unfortunately, the repeater at the same time the network will lose, and all the expansion of Wi-Fi coverage will go to the pump.

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

N.B.: Since on different channels there may be a different number of Wi-Fi networks of your neighbors, I recommend to download any network analyzer. The "Wi-Fi Network Monitor" request will give you tens of options. For example, "Inssider" or "WIFILYZER" for Windows, Airradar for MacOS and so on.

The principle of channel fixation is the same on any router: I search for the Wi-Fi network settings section and in the "Channel" field instead of "automatically" specify the channel number, which will always be used.

In a particular case, the seventh canal was free. My main router - zyxel Keenetic Giga. II, because in the screenshot below it is its interface (do not be surprised to look with customizable further Zyxel Keenetic 4G, sorry, so it happened):

Customize the repetition of the Wi-Fi network on Zyxel Keenetic

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

We click on the second icon in the bottom row. In the "Internet" section that appears, select the "Wi-Fi" tab:

1. We put a tick "Enable Wi-Fi client"
2. In the "Name Name" field, specify the name of the expandable Wi-Fi network, that is, what is distributed to your main router.
3. Below select the protection mode (encryption algorithm) used by the main network
4. Even below in the "Network key" field, we enter your main Wi-Fi network password.
5. In the "Channel" field, select the previously fixed channel
6. We put a tick "Get the address by DHCP"
7. I recommend to enter a pair of DNS servers, although you can leave the fields empty (I have not worked without them, but it depends on the settings of the main router).
8. Finally put a tick "Use to access the Internet"
9. Click the "Apply" button

Configure an IP range on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be repeater

Zyxel Keenetic does not allow using the same network (IP addresses) on the main router and repeater. Sorry, but this is not a problem ...

Click on the third icon in the bottom row. In the section that appears, "Home Network" - select the second tab - "IP Parameters":

Select another range of IP addresses on Wi-Fi repeater (Zyxel Keenetic)

In my case, the network on the main router uses the range "192.168.5.0", because it is seen in the screenshot above, the subnet "172.16.1.0" was used on the repeater:

1. The "IP address" of the repeater is selected - 172.16.1.1, and the "Apply" button is pressed too below.
2. Made login to the repeater web interface (Zyxel Keenetic 4G) at its new address.
3. The checkbox is "enabled" for the DHCP Server. Other settings are left as it is.
4. The Apply button is pressed in the DHCP Server section.

It would seem that setting up a different range of addresses of addresses (DHCP) on the repeater is the path to the catastrophe: devices, such as a laptop and computer, will not "see" each other. However, in the next step we will solve this problem.

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

Customize the relay of DHCP addresses on Zyxel Keenetic, which will be repeater

Now it is to be provided with a single pool of issued addresses for devices connected to Wi-Fi both through the main router and through our Zyxel Keenetic acting as a repeater. We use a DHCP relay for this.

In the open section - "Home Network" - choose the third tab - "DHCP Relay":

1. We find the table "WiFiMaster0 / WifiStational0" interface - this is a Wi-Fi connection between the repeater and the main router. In the last column, choose the role of "WAN".
2. We find the "Home" interface is the settings of the entire network on the repeater. In the last column, choose the role of "LAN".
3. Click the "Apply" button.

Now, even connecting through the repeater, the devices will receive network addresses from the main router.

Customize the name of the network on the Zyxel Keenetic, which will be a repeater

Now it is necessary to configure on our protruding as a 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 section that appears, "Wi-Fi Network" - select the first tab - "Access point":

1. We are convinced that the checkbox "Enable access point" is installed.
2. We enter the name of our expandable Wi-Fi network in the Network Name (SSID) field.
3. We choose the same value "network protection", which is used on our main router.
4. Enter the same network password in the "Network key" field
5. Click the "Apply" button

Ready :)

N.B.: You may have to turn off and re-enable Wi-Fi on your devices or restart Zyxel Keenetic to experience all the charms from expanding the Wi-Fi network coverage area.

Almost everyone modern Wi-Fi The router can work in repeater mode. Routers from the company Zyxel is no exception. Everything router zyxel Keenetic can be used to expand the coverage area already existing network. You only need to perform some settings. Thanks to Alexey, who in the comments to this article suggested me what, how, I figured out everything, I tested, and now I will tell you how to configure the mode of operation "amplifier" on ZyXEL devices.

The article is suitable for all devices, starting with the firmware NDMS v2.05. In any case, if during the configuration process, you will see that you do not have the opportunity to choose the desired mode of operation, you can.

A bit of theory:

What is a repeater mode? This is when the router enhances the already existing Wi-Fi network. It is better to tell on the example: you already have one Wi-Fi router. No matter what. It may be zyxel, TP-Link, ASUS, D-link, etc. But, the wireless network cover may not be all over the house, or apartment. Simply put, because of the weak router, Wi-Fi does not catch you in all rooms. Or catches, but not stable. There are such special devices that are called repeater (repeaters). They take the Internet on Wi-Fi from the first router, and transmit it further. That is, the signal is reinforced. Exactly the same function is 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, the Wi-Fi network will be one (with one name), all over the house and of course with one password. Devices will automatically switch from one router to another (where the network is stronger). You will not even notice. But the radius of your Wi-Fi network will increase significantly.

Very often ask the question: "Is there an Internet on a cable, in repeater mode?" Checked, on the Zyxel Keenetic Start Internet on the cable running.

Show the setup process I will be on the example router asusHe will be the main thing. And which we recently will have as a repeater. As I have already written above, it all tested, no problems arose.

The main router you need to be configured, it should distribute the Internet for Wi-Fi network. Some special settings on the main router do not need to be performed.

Configure ZyXEL as a repeater. Mode of operation - "amplifier"

To begin with, you need to change the operation of our ZyXEL to the "amplifier". You can do it in the router control panel. And only if you have a Lite III model, then you need to change the mode of operation to the back of the device. Select the "amplifier" mode, and skip the mode selection in the control panel. If you do not have a Lite III keenet sex, then do business:

In the settings, go to the tab System (bottom). And choose the tab on top Mode. Put the switch near the regime Amplifier - Expansion of Wi-Fi Zoneand click on the button Apply.

A window will appear with a proposal to restart the router. Press the button "Now".

On the settings page of the main router, look for a section in which you can see all connected devices. Something like "customer list". On my old asus it looks like this:

The list of devices will be our "repeater". For some reason, my IP address was even active. I went over to him, and immediately got into the settings of my Zyxel Keenetic Start. If you do not know which IP you need, you can use the tyk method :)

There you can see all the necessary information: mode of operation, IP addresses, customer list, Wi-Fi state, etc. The menu in the "amplifier" mode will be cut compared to the standard "Internet center" mode.

How to return the zyxel keenetic router in the standard mode of operation?

If you want to use your router in normal mode, for normal wi-Fi distributions When connecting the Internet by cable, we need to simply change the mode of operation on the main one. You can do it from the settings, as I showed above. Just open the tab System (bottom), then the tab on top Mode, choose the mode Internet Center - Main Mode And reboot the router.

Or, you can use a way that works 100%.

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

Conclusion

Everything is configured very simple if you figure it out. And everything really works stably. My Zyxel router cloned the network of the main router ASUS, and strengthened it. The network radius turned out to be very large. By the way, it is very important to correctly install the repeater, in the right place. What would be as much benefit from it. The main thing is that there was a stable signal from the main router.

And that is very convenient, this is the fact that the network remains alone, and the devices automatically switch between routers. Well, all connected devices are on the same network. What is very important, for example, to view DLNA movies, or setting up a local network.

Share your experience in the comments. And if something fails to configure, then ask questions. Good luck!

So, let's start the review Zyxel Keenetic Ultra with external viewlike the whole line of ZyXEL KEENETIC II router has a black color top part decorated with wave-like protrusions there can not be noticed large buttonHolding Double Functions:

Short press button - Runs the quick connection feature (WPS).
Pressing for more than 3 seconds - Enables or turns off the wireless network.
Three rotary antennas are located behind, which, unlike the younger models of the Keenetic II family, bent. There is also a power switch, a hole of the reset buttons and a small universal button, the purpose of which can be changed, 4 connectors for connecting the local network devices and one network connector for connecting the Internet. On the right side face, two USB 2.0 jacks are installed, which can be connected flash drives, discs, printers, and other external devices.

Front panel covered with indicators, let's figure it out that each of them means

Indicator - Status
Does not burn
Zyxel Keenetic Ultra Disabled.
Flashing rarely
Router is loaded. If the indicator flashes longer than two minutes, it is possible that the Internet is faulty.
Flashing often
Firmware update.
Burning
The Internet is included and functioning normally.

Indicators 0-4 Connecting to network connectors
Does not burn
The cable is not connected to the corresponding Internet center connector, or network connection not installed.
Light or flashes
Network connection is established, information is transferred.

Indicator- Wireless network Wi-Fi.
Their two each corresponds to their frequency 2,4GHz and 5 GHz

Does not burn
The Wi-Fi network of the corresponding frequency range is turned off.
Burning
Wi-Fi network is enabled.
Flashing, often
There is a wireless data transmission.
Flashing, rare
Running fast setup session wireless connection According to WPS technology.

Indicator - Internet
Does not burn
Zyxel Keenetic Ultra did not receive the IP parameters from the provider to connect to the Internet or did not pass authorization.
Burning
IP parameters for connecting to the Internet are installed.

Indicator USB connections.

Does not burn

The router did not find a compatible equipment connected to the "USB" connectors, or the USB device is not ready to work. Some USB devices take up to 30 seconds to prepare for operation.

Burning

USB device connected.

Flashing

Preparation for safe uSB disconnection - Drive. Disconnect the drive only after the indicator stops flashing

Stuffing 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 Vental omnidirectional 3 DBI; 2x2: 2 (2.4 GHz); 3x3: 3 (5 GHz)
Safety	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 (5 GHz): up to 450 Mbps
Interfaces	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN / WAN, 2 x USB 2.0
Hardware buttons	Food, disable Wi-Fi + WPS, reset settings, FN button
Sizes (SHHDHV)	186x120x39 mm
Weight	310 g
Food	BP AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A; DC 12 V, 2 A

Setting up Zyxel Keenetic Ultra

To configure the router, it is necessary, using an Ethernet cable, connect to a computer / laptop, connect the Internet cable to the Internet port. Do not forget to connect the power to the Zyxel Keenetic Ultra and press the power button on the housing. In the computer settings / laptop set automatic receipt of network settings . After that, open any browser (IE, Chrome, Opera), the web interface of the router will open, if this does not happen, enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or my.keenetik.net The web interface window will open offering choosing to switch to the web interface or run fast setup. I suggest starting with quick customization.

The first step will be the Internet configuration, the router supports different types Connections VPN (PPTP and L2TP), PPPOE, 802.1X, VLAN 802.1Q, IPv4 / IPv6. In order to properly configure the Internet, we recommend contacting your provider. After global network Configured, Zyxel Keenetic Ulta will offer to update his firmware, agree and click " Refresh".

After installing updates and restarting the router (it will take no more than 5 minutes) you have a window that the components of the Internet center are updated and can be proceeding for the next step, click " Further".

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

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

Updating the firmware ZyXEL KEENETIC ULTRA.

Video Overview of the ZyXEL firmware update.

In each fresh version of the router firmware, old bugs are eliminated, and functions are added or enhanced. Therefore, I recommend that you update the Zyxel Keenetic Ultra firmware. You can make it very simple, on the web interface of the router, select the button below in the menu " System"then the tab" Components". Select necessary components (Better, I think all you use) and click " Refresh".

Attention!!! To update the components, you must have an Internet connection.

Setting up Wi-Fi network on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

Let us turn to the Wi-Fi network setting. To do this, at the bottom in the menu select Wi-Fi network.

Multiple tabs appear up to appear:

Access point 2.4 GHz - Wi-Fi is configured at a frequency of 2.4 GHz

5 GHz Access Point - Wi-Fi is configured at 5 GHz

Guest network - Used to configure the Wi-Fi network without access to the local network, only for the Internet. Usually, the guest network is used in the office, in order for non-employees of the enterprise could connect to the Internet without access to the local network.

List of access- Allows you to create two Lists "Black" and "White". In the "White List" mode, access to the network will be limited only to devices of this list, and blocked for all other, in the "black list" mode, network access will be blocked by all devices from the specified list.

Let's go back to the Wi-Fi network setting, as you can notice in the settings already indicate the values \u200b\u200bin the fields Network Name (SSID) and Network keyThese are values \u200b\u200bthat were indicated by the manufacturer that can be found on the router's sticker. And if you are not confused by the name Wi-Fi network and the password, these values \u200b\u200bcan be left or you can change to others (I recommend left the remaining fields by default).

Another point, because the device uses two frequencies range, each of them is configured separately, with different names of the Wi-Fi network (usually to the 5GHz range in the network name add added -5G.). I remind you to use All the advantages of frequency of 5GHz , It is necessary that the device from which you connect supported work with this frequency, otherwise you do not avail the network in 5 GHz.

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

To see who is connected to the router, you need to go to the menu on the web interface. home network"In the Device tab you will see all the devices connected to the router.

Torrent setting on Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

In the router interface, go to the tab " Customer BitTorrent"And put a tick-" Enable", below specify the directory to store files ( USB media). Do not forget to click " Apply" in the end.

You can now download a torrent file on your computer / laptop, it will weigh a few KB. In the browser to register the address my.keenetik.net:8090-you will be taken to the web intchase program to work with torrents by clicking on the button as a folder, add the download torrent file.

After a few seconds, the file is started.

In order to control the operation of the torrent file, use the web interface, with the address my.keenetik.net:8090.Let me remind you the speed of downloading is cut by a manufacturer of up to 5 MB / s to ensure the sustainable operation of the main functions of the Internet center.

Using DLNA in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

The router can act as a DLNA server to distribute multimedia files (films, music, images) to the local network. In order to use the DLNA function, you must connect USB device With data, go to the web interface of the router Go to the menu " Applications", Select the tab" DLNA server ", Install a tick" Enable"And specify the directory where the necessary multimedia files are located, click the button" Apply".

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

Enabling the paging file in Zyxel Keenetic Ultra.

For more fast work The device can be added virtual memory from the connected outdoor hard disk (exactly external hard disk, USB flash drive In these cases, it is not suitable). To do this, go to the menu " Applications", tab" File Podchock", Put a tick" Use Podchock file"Select Connected outdoor hard Disk and specify the size of the paging file, the manufacturer recommends specifying 256 MB of this size and indicate.