Zyxel EE-5301 Device Bridging Configuration
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to configure the Zyxel EE-5301 router for bridging mode. This process allows the device to function primarily as a modem, passing internet traffic directly to another router.
1.
Access Device Management
Log in to the device management interface by navigating to https://192.168.1.1. The necessary login credentials (username and password) can typically be found on a sticker attached to the device itself.
Description of Login Screen: A screenshot shows the Zyxel login page with fields for User Name and Password, followed by a Login button.
2.
Open the Main Menu
Once logged in, locate and select the main menu option. This is usually represented by an icon consisting of three horizontal lines, typically found in the top right corner of the interface.
Description of Interface: A screenshot displays the Zyxel device interface, highlighting a menu icon [menu icon] (three horizontal lines) in the top right. It also shows sections like Connectivity and System Info, with details such as Model Name, Firmware Version, and System Uptime.
3.
Navigate to Network Settings
From the main menu, select Network Setting, and then choose Broadband.
Description of Navigation: A screenshot illustrates the Zyxel interface's left-hand navigation pane. Key options listed under Broadband include Connection Status, Network Setting, Broadband, Wireless, Home Networking, Routing, QoS, NAT, DNS, Vlan Group, USB Service, Security, System Monitor, and Maintenance.
4.
Configure WAN Interface
Select the WAN interface that matches your connection technology (e.g., ETHWAN for Ethernet or Fiber) and click the Modify button associated with it.
Description of WAN Table: A screenshot shows the Broadband configuration screen with a table of existing WAN interfaces. The table columns are: #, Name, Type, Mode, Encapsulation, 802.1p, 802.1q, IGMP Proxy, NAT, Default Gateway, IPv6, and MLD Proxy. An example entry is ETHWAN with Routing mode. Options to Add New WAN Interface and Modify existing ones are visible.
5.
Set Mode to Bridge and Apply
In the WAN interface editing window, find the Mode setting and change it to Bridge. After making this change, click the Apply button located at the bottom of the page to save your configuration.
Description of Edit WAN Interface: A screenshot of the Edit WAN Interface modal window is shown. It includes fields such as Name, Type, Mode, Encapsulation, IPv4/IPv6 Mode, VLAN, 802.1p, 802.1q, and MTU. The instruction is to set the Mode to Bridge. The Apply button is visible at the bottom.
