Detailed instructions for setting up zyxel keenetic extra. ZyXEL Keenetic Extra: simple and advanced configuration of a Wi-Fi router

Correctly setting up routers for home use is to edit certain parameters through proprietary firmware. All the functionality and additional tools of the router are adjusted there. In today's article, we will focus on ZyXEL Keenetic Extra network equipment, the adjustment of which is quite easy.

If the router in question was connected only with wires, there would be no questions about its location in the house or apartment, since it is important to start from only one condition - the length of the network cable and the wire from the provider. However, Keenetic Extra allows you to connect via Wi-Fi technology, so it is important to take into account the distance to the source and possible interference in the form of walls.

The next step is to connect all wires. They are inserted into the corresponding connectors on the rear panel. The device has only one WAN port, but there are four LAN ports, as in most other models, so just plug the network cable into any free one.

Most users work on computers running the Windows operating system, so before proceeding to editing the router itself, it is important to note one item of the network settings of the OS itself. In the Ethernet properties, the retrieval of IP version 4 protocols should be automatic. You will learn more about this in our other article at the link below.

The configuration procedure is completely done through a unique web interface. For all router models of the company in question, it has a similar design, and the entrance is always the same:

After successfully connecting to the firmware, you have a choice whether to use the Quick Setup Wizard or set all parameters manually. We will tell you in detail about these two modes, and you, guided by our recommendations, can choose the most optimal option.

Fast configuration

A feature of the Wizard on ZyXEL Keenetic routers is the inability to create and adjust a wireless network, so we will only consider working with a wired connection. All actions are performed in this way:

Skip the next section, if the wired connection was configured correctly, go directly to the Wi-Fi hotspot configuration. In case you decide to skip the stage with the Wizard, we have prepared instructions for manual WAN setup.

Manual configuration in the web interface

Self-selection of parameters is not something difficult, and the whole process will take just a few minutes. Just do the following:

The last section in this category is "DyDNS"... Dynamic DNS service is ordered separately from the provider and is used when local servers are located on the computer.

Setting up a wireless access point

Many devices now use Wi-Fi technology to connect to the network. Correct functioning will only be guaranteed when the parameters in the web interface have been set correctly. They are displayed as follows:

This completes the configuration phase of the WAN connection and wireless point. If you do not want to activate the security settings or edit the homegroup, you can finish your work in the web interface. If further adjustments are required, please refer to the following manuals.

Home group

Most often, several devices are connected to the router at the same time. Some of them use WAN, while others use Wi-Fi. In any case, they all combine into one homegroup and can share files and use shared directories. The main thing is to make the correct configuration in the firmware of the router:

Safety

Correct configuration of security policies allows you to filter incoming traffic and restrict the transmission of certain packets of information. Let's take a look at the main points of these rules:

If during the quick setup you did not enable the DNS function from Yandex and now you have such a desire, activation occurs through the corresponding tab in the category "Safety"... Just place a marker next to the desired item and apply the changes.

Completing actions in the web interface

The complete configuration of the ZyXEL Keenetic Extra router is coming to an end. It remains only to determine the parameters of the system, after which you can safely leave the Internet center and start working on the network. Be sure to pay attention to these points:

Before exiting, make sure once again that the Internet is working correctly, the wireless access point is displayed in the list of connections and is transmitting a signal stably. After that, you can already exit the web interface and this will complete the configuration of the ZyXEL Keenetic Extra router.

Instructions for setting up Zyxel Keenetic Extra

We will independently configure the connection of the Keenetic to the Internet through the built-in web configurator... To configure, connect to the device via an Ethernet cable (included in the kit, yellow):

Launch your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) and type in the address bar 192.168.1.1 (Device IP address by default) (Zyxel Keenetic routers also have a site for configuring my.keenetic.net). To enter the menu, enter the login admin and the password 1234. You will see the device's web configurator:

We set a password for entering the web interface of the router settings - by default, the login is admin.
Click on "Apply" to save the settings:

The settings menu is located at the bottom - go to the item "Internet" - "Connections".

Interface has already been added here "Broadband Connection" to open it, just click on the name:

In field “Configuring IP Settings” leave the value Automatic. Click on "Apply" to save the settings:

It is advisable to immediately update the firmware of the router, for this we go to the menu "System Monitor". Updates are available. Click on the name "Available":

After you will see a window with the update process, you need to wait until the end, after which the Web configurator will load itself:

Next, go to the menu "Wi-Fi network" for wireless settings.
Because the router supports two frequency ranges: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz- we configure both connections:

Click on "Apply" to save the settings.
And at a frequency of 5 GHz. It is better to supplement the name of the network with 5G so that it is always possible to determine at what frequency the connection will take place:

Click on "Apply" to save the settings.

* In the choice of the country, we must indicate - United States... Country Russia supports the channel range 1-13. When choosing the country Russia, you may face the problem of connecting to your Wi-Fi network. Many devices do not support connection when selecting a channel higher than 11. We strongly advise against going beyond channel 11. If the country is United States / USA, the channel range is 1-11.

This completes the settings - it will not be superfluous to check the presence of the checked box IGMP to view IPTV in the menu "Home network" - "IGMP Proxy":

For the correct performance of all VL-Telecom network resources at your home, you must also change the home subnet.
To do this, go to the local network settings, tab "Segments", choose "Home":

Next, change IP address and starting address of the pool(default will be 192.168. 1 .1 must be changed to 192.168. 0 .1:

After changing the IP address, setting up the router for this site (192.168.1.1) will not be available. After a while, in the address bar, type 192.168.0.1 (the device's IP address assigned by us) (Zyxel Keenetic routers also have a site for configuring my.keenetic.net). To enter the menu, enter the username admin and the password assigned at the beginning of the setup:

The setup is complete. Switch to tab "System Monitor"... Here you can view the status of the Internet connection and the received network settings:

Connecting a ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II router to a computer

The next step is to connect the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II to a Notebook or Personal computer (PC). To do this, you need to connect the cable that the provider has provided to the "INTERNET" port of the router (this is the cable that goes to the apartment, house, office, etc. from outside). The cable that came with the router, we connect one end to the “HOME NETWORK” port of the router, and connect the other end to a laptop or PC. And yes, don't forget to plug in the power cable.

If you have network problems while connecting, go here to resolve it:

ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II router authorization

So, we connected the router, now you need to get into its web interface through any browser (be it Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.). To do this, open the browser and type in the address of the router in the address bar: my.keenetic.net or 192.168.1.1 and press the button " Enter" on keyboard.

After that, the router offers us a quick setup, select the interface language - "Russian" and click the Web configurator.

After that, the router can display a window for setting a password on the web interface. Here, if you wish, you can set a password, you can not. If you set a password, write it down somewhere.

Also, ZYXEL routers work in different modes, it will not be superfluous to check if that mode is selected. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " System"and go to the" Mode". If you set up the Internet with a username and password, leave the mode" Internet Center - Basic Mode".

Setting up a ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II router

Now you need to configure the router. The first step is to secure the wireless network by setting a password for wi-fi. Then you will need to find out what type of connection is used to enter the Internet, it is PPTP, L2TP or PPPOE. You can find out by calling the provider (this is the organization with which we have entered into an agreement for the provision of Internet services). So, let's start configuring the router.

Setting up a password for wi-fi

The ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II router is dual-band, which means that the router supports 2 operating frequencies of a wireless connection, these are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 5GHz allows for higher bandwidth but shorter range than 2.4GHz, 2.4GHz is more susceptible to interference. 5 GHz is not supported by all devices. You can choose both, and depending on the circumstances, change the wireless connection already on the devices.
I offer Video instructions for setting up a password on wi-fi on a router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II

Let's also consider in writing and illustratively setting a password for wi-fi on a router. ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II in two frequencies.
1. Click on the shortcut on the Web interface in the bottom menu " Wi-Fi network", we get into the network settings" 2.4 GHz access point".
2. Enable hotspot", further in the field" Network name (SSID)"come up with and indicate the name of the wireless network, this name will continue to glow when you connect to the network. I advise you to indicate the frequency used in the name of the network, for example:" imya seti 2.4 ".
3. "Network protection" - WPA2-PSK.
4. Network key
5. "Channel width" - "20 MHz".
6. Click " Apply".

7. Click on the " 5 GHz access point".
8. Check if the checkbox is checked " Enable hotspot", further in the field" Network name (SSID)"come up with and indicate the name of the wireless network. I advise you to indicate the frequency used in the name of the network, for example:" imya seti 5 ".
9. "Network protection" - WPA2-PSK.
10. Now you need to put a password on the wireless network. In field " Network key"we come up with and drive in a password.
11. "Channel width" - "20/40/80 MHz".
12. Click " Apply".

PPTP setup

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II.
1. Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. Turn on" and "".
4. V " DescriptionType (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Username"), password (in the line" PasswordServer address
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. Apply".

Configuring PPTP with Static IP

PPTP with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is proposed to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address").
6. Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All these data are usually prescribed in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

L2TP configuration

I offer Video instructions for setting up the connection type L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

Let's also take a look at the connection setup in writing and illustratively. L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is proposed to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually prescribed in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Configuring L2TP with Static IP

Let's consider the connection setup L2TP with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II... Usually, a static IP address is provided to legal entities, or as an additional service to the basic tariff for individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is proposed to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password"). You will also need to specify the server ip-address (in the line" Server address").
6. Since the connection uses a static IP address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually prescribed in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

PPPOE setup

I offer Video instructions for setting up the connection type PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II using the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

Let's also take a look at the connection setup in writing and illustratively. PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is proposed to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually prescribed in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP Settings" - "Automatic".
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Configuring PPPOE with Static IP

Let's consider the connection setup PPPOE with static IP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Extra II... Usually, a static IP address is provided to legal entities, or as an additional service to the basic tariff for individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Selecting the tab " PPPoE / VPN"push" Add connection".

3. In the window that appears, check for the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" and " Use to connect to the Internet".
4. V " Description"we enter any words in Latin, for example" Host "," Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below it is proposed to indicate the username (in the line " Username"), password (in the line" Password").
6. Since the connection uses a static IP address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP Settings".
7. We indicate ip-addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided by the provider (Organization that conducted the Internet).
All these data are usually prescribed in the contract with the provider. If for some reason they could not find them, you need to call the provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After entering all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".

Updating firmware, components

I offer Video instructions for updating the firmware on the router Keenetic Air using the Keenetic Omni II router as an example.

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