Modem Configuration Guide

CONTENTS

• 1. Network Configuration
• 2. Re-configure In Layer2 PPPoE
• 3. Optional

PLEASE NOTE: Some screen shots may look different due to different Zyxel versions used. Please have your router powered on and connected directly to your PC via Ethernet cable before you begin as these instructions are based on Ethernet.

1. NETWORK CONFIGURATION

PPPoE connection does not require you to have an IP address or DNS settings manually encoded on your network card. PPPoE connection uses authentication to establish the Internet connection and its after doing this that your router is assigned an IP and DNS settings from TPG.

To begin, your PC needs to receive a private IP address from the router. Most ADSL routers have DHCP enabled by default that will take care of this.

To ensure your Network Card is ready for this please follow the following steps:

1. Click on Start [Start Menu] -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network Connections
2. Find your Network Card then right click on this and select Properties
3. Double click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP

[Screenshot of Windows Network Connections showing 'Local Area Connection'. User is instructed to right-click and select 'Properties'.]

Ensure the following settings are selected:

• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically

Click OK.

[Screenshot of 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties' window with 'Obtain an IP address automatically' and 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' selected.]

2. RE-CONFIGURE IN LAYER 2 PPPOE

Reconfiguration of the router to Layer 2 PPPoE can be done without disturbing VoIP or wireless settings (if applicable).

1. Open your browser and in the address bar type http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
2. Enter 'admin' for the password and click on Login. If you have changed the login credential, please enter the current username and password for your router interface.

[ZyXEL router login screen asking for password.]

3. Click on Connection Setup under Wizard Setup in the left menu.

[ZyXEL router main menu with 'Wizard Setup' and 'Connection Setup' highlighted.]

4. In the Connection Setup window, please select/fill in the following fields:
   • Mode drop down menu, select Routing
   • Encapsulation: PPPoE
   • Multiplex: LLC
   • VPI: 8
   • VCI: 35
   Click [Next].

[ZyXEL router 'Connection Setup - ISP Parameters for Internet Access' screen showing fields for Mode, Encapsulation, Multiplex, VPI, and VCI.]

5. On the next page, please select/fill in the following fields:
   • Service Name: tpg
   • Username: <TPGusername>@L2TP.tpg.com.au for Fixed IP plans OR <TPGusername>@PPP.tpg.com.au for Dynamic IP plans (e.g. adsl1234@L2TP.tpg.com.au)
   • Password: Your Password by default is the same as your <TPGusername>, however if you have changed your password since registration time, please use your current TPG password.
   • IP Address: Obtain an IP address automatically
   • Connection: Nailed-up Connection
   • Network Address Translation: SUA Only
   Click [Next].

[ZyXEL router 'Connection Setup - ISP Parameters for Internet Access' screen showing fields for Service Name, Username, Password, IP Address, Connection, and Network Address Translation.]

6. The next screen is for the VoIP setup. If you already had your VoIP setup, you should see your settings preserved. Click [Next].

[ZyXEL router 'Connection Setup - Voice Configuration' screen showing SIP settings.]

7. Click on Save Settings at the bottom of the summary window.

[ZyXEL router screen showing LAN information and a 'Save Settings' button.]

8. After the settings have been saved, click on Return to Main Menu.

[ZyXEL router main menu displaying diagnostic test results and options to 'Start Diagnose' or 'Return to Main Menu'.]

Your router is now configured and ready to be used.

To browse a web site, please launch your browser.

4. OPTIONAL

Other Additional Services:

If you are reconfiguring your router from Layer 3 to Layer 2 PPPoE and you also had other services like web server, mail server, VPN etc that were dependent on your old Layer3 IP address, please ensure that appropriate reconfiguration is done to allow normal services to resume.

PLEASE NOTE: ADSL routers will by default be capable of automatic authentication. This means your router will use your credentials you have provided to make the Internet connection. Each time your router is powered on, it will initialize this automated authentication process after which your router will receive a public IP address (fixed or dynamic depending on your plan) and DNS settings from TPG.