Zyxel EX5601 Detailed User Guide
This guide provides detailed instructions for configuring and managing your Zyxel EX5601 Hyperhub router.
1. Accessing Hyperhub manager web configurator
To access the Hyperhub manager:
- Ensure your Hyperhub is properly connected. Connect your computer to the Hyperhub's LAN port using an Ethernet cable or connect via WiFi. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for setup instructions.
- Launch your web browser and navigate to
https://192.168.1.1/. - At the login screen, enter the default username admin and the default password (found on the back of the WiFi details card or device label), then click Login.
Note: During the first login, you will be prompted to change the password. This is optional.
After successful login, click the [menu icon] and then Connection Status to go to the status dashboard.
[Description of login screen image: A screenshot of a login page with fields for "User Name" (pre-filled with "admin") and "Password", and a "Login" button.]
2. Changing WiFi name (SSID) and password
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon], navigate to Network Setting → Wireless → General page.
To change the WiFi name (SSID), modify the Wireless Network Name field. Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the change.
[Description of Wireless settings screenshot: Shows the Wireless configuration page with fields like "Wireless Network Name" and "Apply" button.]
To change the WiFi password, navigate to the Security Level section on the General page. Uncheck Generate password automatically and enter your desired password in the Password field. Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the change.
[Description of Security Level screenshot: Shows security settings with options like "Security Mode", "Password" field, and an "Apply" button.]
3. Enabling Guest WiFi
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and then Connection Status to go to the status dashboard.
Under Guest WiFi Settings, turn on both the 2.4G and 5G guest WiFi.
[Description of Guest WiFi settings screenshot: Shows toggles for 2.4G and 5G Guest WiFi, with fields for WiFi Name and Password.]
To change the Guest WiFi details, navigate to Network Setting → Wireless → Guest/More AP page.
Press the [edit icon] on the first Guest WiFi entry.
Modify the Wireless Network Name field. Click OK at the bottom of the page to apply the change.
[Description of Wireless Guest/More AP page screenshot: Shows a list of WiFi networks, including a Guest WLAN, with a "Modify" button.]
To change the Guest WiFi password, navigate to Security Level. Uncheck Generate password automatically and enter your desired password in the Password field. Click OK at the bottom of the page to apply the change.
[Description of Security Level screenshot for Guest WiFi: Similar to the main WiFi password change, showing password input and an "Apply" button.]
4. Changing WiFi channel
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → Wireless → General page.
To change the WiFi channel, select the desired channel from the Channel dropdown menu. Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the change.
[Description of Wireless settings screenshot for Channel: Shows the Wireless configuration page with a "Channel" dropdown menu and an "Apply" button.]
5. Connecting device with WPS
Your Hyperhub router supports connection through WPS. There are two methods:
- Using the Physical WPS Button: There is a dedicated WPS button on the left side of your Hyperhub router, below the Wi-Fi on/off button. To connect, press the WPS button on the Hyperhub router, then press the WPS button on the device you wish to connect within 120 seconds.[Description of router image: Shows the side of the router with Wi-Fi and WPS buttons labeled.]
- Using the Web Interface: After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the
[menu icon]and navigate to Network Setting → Wireless → WPS page. To connect, click the WPS button on the page, then press the WPS button on the device you wish to connect within 120 seconds.[Description of WPS page screenshot: Shows different WPS connection methods: Method 1 (PBC), Method 2 (PIN), Method 3 (AP's PIN). It includes steps and buttons like "WPS" and "Register".]
6. Changing DNS
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → Broadband page.
Press the [edit icon].
In the DNS Server field, select Use Following Static DNS Address and enter the IP addresses for the Primary and Secondary DNS Servers.
[Description of DNS Server settings screenshot: Shows options "Obtain DNS Info Automatically" and "Use Following Static DNS Address", with input fields for "Primary DNS Server" and "Secondary DNS Server".]
Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the changes.
7. UPnP
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → Home Networking → UPnP page.
Toggle the UPnP switch to enable or disable UPnP.
[Description of UPnP Home Networking page screenshot: Shows toggles for "UPnP State" and "UPnP NAT-T State".]
Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the changes.
8. Parental Control and URL Filtering
Your Hyperhub router supports limiting devices' access to the Internet during specific days and times, and limiting access to specific websites.
To limit the days and times a device can access the Internet, after logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Security → Parental Control page.
Toggle the Parental Control switch on, and click Add more Profile.
[Description of Parental Control screenshot: Shows a "Scheduled Profile" toggle and an "Add more Profile" button. Text explains managing screen time and pausing internet access.]
To limit access to specific websites, follow similar steps within the Parental Control section.
9. Changing admin password
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Maintenance → User Account page.
Press the [edit icon] on the first row (for the 'admin' user).
[Description of User Account screen screenshot: Shows a table of user accounts with columns like "Active", "User Name", "Retry Times", "Idle Timeout", "Lock Period", "Group", "Remote Privilege". The "admin" user is listed with a "Modify" button.]
On the User Account Edit screen, enter the Old Password, New Password, and verify the New Password.
[Description of User Account Edit screen screenshot: Shows fields for "Old Password", "New Password", "Verify Password", "Retry Times", "Idle Timeout", "Lock Period", and "Remote Privilege". It also has "Cancel" and "OK" buttons.]
Click OK to apply the changes.
10. Reboot / Factory Reset
To reboot your Hyperhub router:
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon], then press Restart on the right-side bar. Click OK to confirm.
[Description of Reboot menu screenshot: Shows a menu with options like "Wizard", "Theme", "Restart", and "Language". The "Restart" option is highlighted.]
To remotely reboot a Minihub mesh extender:
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Maintenance → Reboot page. Click Mesh Reboot to start the process.
[Description of Reboot page screenshot: Shows a "Mesh Reboot" button and text explaining its function.]
Factory Reset:
Factory reset is recommended as a last resort. It will delete all configured options on the router.
There are two Factory Reset methods:
- Reset the Hyperhub router while preserving WiFi details (for Minihub mesh extender).
- Reset all settings in the Hyperhub router.
To perform a factory reset, after logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Maintenance → Backup/Restore page.
At the bottom of the page, select the type of reset you require (e.g., "Perform Mesh Full Factory Reset" or "Perform Mesh Partial Factory Reset") and click OK to confirm.
[Description of Backup/Restore page screenshot: Shows options for "Perform Mesh Full Factory Reset" and "Perform Mesh Partial Factory Reset", each with a button to "Reset All Settings".]
11. Configuring USB Storage
Your Hyperhub router supports sharing USB storage devices across the home network via SMB or DLNA protocol.
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → USB Service page.
You will find File Sharing (via SMB) and Media Server (via DLNA) pages.
To share USB storage, plug in your USB device, switch on File Sharing Services, and click Add New Share.
[Description of USB Service - File Sharing screenshot: Shows an "Information" table with Volume, Capacity, Used Space. Sections for "Server Configuration", "File Sharing Services", "Share Directory List", and "Account Management". Includes an "Add New Share" button.]
Select the storage volume, specify the Share Path (or click Browse), enter a Description, and choose the Access Level (Public or Security). Click OK to confirm, then Apply.
[Description of Add New Share screen: Fields for "Volume", "Share Path" (with a "Browse" button), "Description", and "Access Level" dropdown. Includes "Cancel" and "OK" buttons.]
To share video, music, and photos via Media Server, switch on Media Server and click Browse to select the folder. Click Apply to confirm.
[Description of USB Service - Media Server screenshot: Shows tabs for "File Sharing" and "Media Server". The Media Server section has fields for "Interface", "Volume", and "Media Library Path" with a "Browse" button. Includes "Cancel" and "Apply" buttons.]
12. Port Forwarding
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → NAT → Port Forwarding page.
Click Add New Rule to configure port forwarding.
Enter the rule name in the Service Name field, the preferred port or port range to forward, and the protocol (TCP, UDP, or both). Click OK to confirm.
[Description of Add New Rule screen for Port Forwarding: Fields for "Active", "Service Name", "WAN Interface", "Start Port", "End Port", "Translation Start Port", "Translation End Port", "Server IP Address", and "Protocol". Includes an "Enable" checkbox for "Configure Originating IP".]
Note: TCP port 7547 is reserved for system use.
13. DMZ
You can place public servers in the DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) to provide service on both WAN and LAN sides. The DMZ is a network between WAN and LAN with firewall protection.
To use this feature, you need to assign a DMZ host. After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → NAT → DMZ page.
Enter the IPv4 address of the server that will receive packets from ports not specified in the Port Forwarding page (refer to Section 12). Click Apply to activate.
[Description of NAT DMZ page screenshot: Shows tabs for "Port Forwarding", "Port Triggering", "DMZ", etc. The DMZ section has a "Default Server Address" field (four octets) and "Cancel" and "Apply" buttons.]
To deactivate DMZ, clear the IPv4 address in the Default Server Address field and click Apply.
Note: Placing LAN devices in DMZ can pose a cybersecurity risk if the IPv4 address is incorrectly set. Proceed with caution.
14. Configuring static IP to client – DHCP Binding
You can assign fixed IPv4 addresses to specific devices on your network.
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → NAT → Port Forwarding page. Click Static DHCP Configuration.
On the next page, switch Active on and either:
- Select the device from the Select Device Info menu (for devices connected via LAN or Wi-Fi).
- Manually enter the device's MAC address.
Then, enter the desired IPv4 address for the device. Click OK to confirm.
[Description of Static DHCP Configuration screen: Fields for "Active", "Group Name", "IP Type", "Select Device Info" (with a dropdown), "MAC Address", and "IP Address". Includes "Cancel" and "OK" buttons.]
15. Dynamic DNS
After logging into the Hyperhub manager (refer to Section 1), click the [menu icon] and navigate to Network Setting → DNS → Dynamic DNS page.
Select a supported Dynamic DNS service provider from the Service Provider list. Enter the hostname (the URL to be handled by the service provider) and your login credentials (Username, Password). Click Apply to confirm.
[Description of Dynamic DNS page screenshot: Shows sections for "Dynamic DNS Setup" with fields for "Service Provider", "Host Name", "Username", "Password", and options like "Enable Wildcard Option". Also shows "Dynamic DNS Status" with fields for "User Authentication Result", "Last Updated Time", and "Current Dynamic IP". Includes "Cancel" and "Apply" buttons.]
