Zyxel NR5307 5G NR Indoor Router
Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
- Zyxel Device
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Declaration of Conformity & Safety Warnings
Support Information
For more information, including customer support and safety warnings, see the User's Guide at www.zyxel.com.
EU Importer: Zyxel Communications A/S, Gladsaxevej 378, 2. th. 2860 Søborg, Denmark
UK Importer: Zyxel Communications UK Ltd., 2 Old Row Court, Rose Street, Wokingham, RG40 1XZ, United Kingdom (UK)
Copyright © 2024 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
1 Hardware Installation
SIM Card Installation
- Make sure the Zyxel Device is turned off. On the side of the Zyxel Device, open the cover of the nano SIM card slot.
- Push and pull the SIM card tray out of the SIM card slot.
- Place the nano SIM card on the tray, with the chip facing up.
- Gently push the SIM card tray into the SIM card slot. Put the cover back in place.
Power Connection
- Select the type of power plug used in your country. Use the included power adapter to connect the power socket to an appropriate power source.
- Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the Zyxel Device.
- Check that the POWER LED is already on.
2 Network Connections
2-a Manual Connection (using SSID)
On your smartphone or laptop, find the WiFi Name (Zyxel_XXXX) and enter the WiFi Password (XXXXXXXXXX) to connect. Alternatively, scan the QR code with your mobile device and follow the prompts to connect to the Zyxel Device WiFi network.
2-b Automatic Connection (Using WPS)
To set up a secure WiFi connection using WPS:
- Press the WPS button on the front of the Zyxel Device for at least 3 seconds.
- Press the WPS button on the client within 2 minutes.
- If the WPS method fails, use the WiFi Name and WiFi Password to set up a WiFi connection.
2-c Or Using Ethernet Cable
Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of the yellow LAN ports of the Zyxel Device (e.g., laptop, PC, etc.).
3 Configuration
3-a Zyxel One App or Web Configurator
1. Download the Zyxel One app or use the Web Configurator to manage the Zyxel Device.
2. To log into the Zyxel One app for the first time, scan the Login QR code or enter the admin username and password from the Zyxel Device label.
3-b Web Browser Login
Open a web browser and go to https://192.168.1.1. Enter the admin username and password from the Zyxel Device label, then click Login.
LEDs
LED | Color | Status |
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Power/System | Blue | On - One or more unread SMS messages. Blink - SMS inbox is full. |
Green | Blink - The Zyxel Device is booting. | |
Red | On - The power is on. Off - The power is off. |
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On - There is an error, contact your service provider. | ||
Internet | Blue | On - The Internet is connected using 5G. |
Green | On - The Internet is connected using 4G or Ethernet WAN. | |
Red | The Internet is unavailable. | |
Cellular Signal Strength | Blue | On - The signal strength is good. Blink - No SIM card or an invalid SIM card. |
Green | On - The signal strength is fair. | |
Red | On - The signal strength is poor. Blink - There is no cellular signal or it is too weak to be detected. |
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WiFi/WPS | Green | Blink - The Zyxel Device is establishing WPS connection. On - The WLAN interface is enabled. |
Off | The WLAN interface is disabled. | |
All LEDs | Green | Blink - Resetting to factory default settings or upgrading firmware. |
Troubleshooting
Power and Hardware Connections
- Make sure SIM card is correctly installed in Zyxel Device.
- Make sure the power adapter is connected correctly.
Zyxel Device Access and Login
- Make sure you are using the correct IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
- If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, reset the Zyxel Device to factory defaults by pressing the RESET button for more than 5 seconds.
- Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript enabled.
- Make sure you enter the username and password correctly. The default username and password are printed on the Zyxel Device label. If they do not work, reset the Zyxel Device to its factory defaults by pressing the RESET button for more than 5 seconds.
Internet Access
- Make sure you insert an 5G/LTE SIM card into the card slot before turning on the Zyxel Device.
- Log into the Web Configurator. Click Setup Wizard, then check the setting in Step 2 WiFi Setup.
- Make sure the 5G/LTE SIM card's account is valid and has an active data plan.
- When using a pre-paid SIM card, insert the SIM card into another 5G/LTE device to check if the SIM card still works. If the SIM card works on another 5G/LTE device, contact the vendor. If the SIM card does not work, contact your service provider.
WiFi Connections
- Make sure WiFi is enabled on the Zyxel Device.
- Make sure the wireless adapter (installed on your computer) works.
5G/LTE Connections
- Make sure the SIM card's account is valid and has an active data plan.