An ideal solution for organizing a small home local area network is Zyxel Keenetic Omni. Setting it up, recommendations regarding its application, as well as expert opinions and user reviews - these are the things that will be considered in detail in the framework of this material.
Specifications
An impressive set of communications for this router. One input port for connecting a twisted pair cable from an Internet provider. The maximum speed for obtaining information on it is 100 Mbps. Setting up the Zyxel Keenetic Omni router allows you to use not only this port, but also the USB, to connect to the global web, but in this case you also need a 3G or 4G modem. Also, an external storage device or printer can be connected to this interface to the local area network. Like most devices of this class, this router is equipped with 4 wires to create a wired part of the local area network. Another important feature of this router is the ability to install 2 antennas for the wireless segment of the local area network. Such a constructive solution doubles the speed of information transfer (up to 300 Mbit / s), the coverage radius also becomes larger. And the signal gain of this router is 3 dB.
Network device configuration
Options are fairly standard with the Zyxel Keenetic Omni. Customization it is described in detail in the instruction manual. There is also a warranty card and a small advertising booklet in the list of complete documentation . In addition to the router itself, there is also a power supply unit with the necessary cord and connector for supplying voltage and a twisted pair cable, which is designed to configure the network device. There are two more antennas for installing them on the router.
Router Design and Ergonomics
Like all Keenetic routers, this router has the following control and switching elements:
Power button (displayed on the back of the device and located near its right antenna).
Button for quick connection of a new network device (located near the left antenna).
Router reset button (located next to the quick connect button).
Along the edges of the router are two sockets for installing antennas.
In the center of the back side there are 5 RJ-45 sockets for connecting the input wire from the provider and 4 blue ports for connecting using a twisted pair of devices to the router.
On the left side is the only port of YUSB.
The entire display is displayed on the front panel - 7 LEDs. The first of these is the voltage supply to the router. The following 5 describe the operation of all RJ-45 ports. Then comes the indication of the wireless segment of the local area network. The penultimate LED is the presence of a connection to the global computer network, and the latter characterizes the operation of the USB port.
The rest is the usual black box with 2 antennas.
Find out the initial parameters
Next, you need to find out the values ​​that you need to enter in the router so that the local area network starts functioning normally. This information is usually indicated in the contract. Knowing her, it is not difficult to configure the Zyxel Keenetic Omni. Configuring MTS requires setting these parameters:
The remaining values, such as the network address or MAC address, are automatically set by the provider in this case. So it’s enough to set the corresponding flag and with minimal user participation, the Zyxel Keenetic Omni router will be configured in this case. The Beeline setting, in turn, requires the setting of the following parameters:
The type of connection is exactly the same as in the previous case - PPPoE.
The login and password in this case, as with MTS, are set by the provider.
No additional parameters are needed to configure the connection, and after saving the changes made, it will immediately allow you to connect to the global Zyxel Keenetic Omni web. Setting up Rostelecom requires setting exactly the same configuration as for Beeline. Finally, it should be noted that the given configuration algorithms are suitable for configuring this router model with the default provider settings. If some additional service is activated, for example, a static address, then the router configuration procedure will change. It is necessary to disable the automatic receipt of the address and set its static value.
Initial connection
The next step is to connect the Zyxel Keenetic Omni to the PC. At the same time, it can be set up without exchanging information with the Internet. We place the router next to a computer or laptop. We install the power supply unit into the outlet, and connect the cord from it to the socket on the router. We connect a complete twisted pair cable with one end to the first yellow RJ-45 connector, and the other to the same port on the network adapter. After that, we check the assembled computer network and turn on the router and the computer. Then you need to wait for the end of their download.
Quick setup
Then we launch any of the Internet promoters that are available on the PC. In its address bar, enter "192.168.1.1" and press "ENTER". In response, you will need to type in the field “Login” - admin, and the default password is 1234. In the window that appears, click on the “Quick Settings” button. Next, set the MAC address. Then we select a method of obtaining a network address. At the next stage, a username and password are set to connect to the global web. After performing this manipulation, click on the button labeled "WEB Configurator". Again, enter the standard password 1234 and click "Apply." In the window that opens, in the "Internet" section, enter the parameters of the provider: set the protocol type, specify the username and password.
In turn, in the Wi-Fi section, we set up a wireless network. Here we must set its name, password to access it. We also select the WPA2 encryption method. This completely configures the Zyxel Keenetic Omni wireless inserts. The modem connected to the USB is configured in the section of the same name - “USB”. In this case, 4G devices will be automatically configured. But for 3G, on the 3G / 4G tab, check the boxes "Enable modem" and "Use modem to access the Internet." In the end, you need to save all the changes made to the network device.
We select the location of the router and perform its final connection to the global web
Next, you need to choose the right location for Zyxel Keenetic Omni. WiFi setup from the position of the router has already been completed, and you just need to choose the right place to install it. The router should be as close to the center of your apartment as possible. This will significantly improve the quality of the received and transmitted signal. A cable from the provider should reach it without any problems. Also, in a relative proximity to this place should be a power outlet. In extreme cases, you can use an extension cord. Based on these recommendations, we select the location of our router. After installing it, we connect the input wire from the Internet service provider. Then the power supply. The next step is the wired part of our home network. Before turning on, do not forget to check all previously performed switching and only after that we apply voltage.
Setting up a wireless LAN segment
There are no problems with the wired part of the system when properly connected. It works after the download is complete (that is, when the POWER LED stops blinking and lights up continuously) Zyxel Keenetic Omni. WiFi setup, in turn, requires some verification. To do this, any device equipped with such a wireless transmitter must be connected to the home network. If the device is running Android, use the top status menu and turn on this corresponding transmitter. Next, in the list of available connections, select the name of our network. Then in the appeared request we enter the password. Similarly, devices that are running Windows are connected. Only in this case is the "Network Connection Control Center" used. Its shortcut is located in the lower right corner of the screen. We open it with a mouse click and select the name of our network in the list. In response, you need to enter a password.
But what about IPTV?
And a TV box can also be connected to the Zyxel Keenetic Omni. IPTV setup is quite simple. In the router itself, you do not need to make any changes to the parameters. The set-top box itself is connected to the local area network using a twisted pair cable. Otherwise, you need to set the necessary network connection values ​​inside the console itself.
Health Check
Setting up the Zyxel Keenetic Omni router is almost over. The only thing you need to check is the network performance. To do this, on any of the devices we connect via Wi-Fi to the router. If your device is running an OS such as Android, use the top menu of quick settings. In it you need to find the button with the Wi-Fi logo. After the search is complete, select the network name that was previously set. The next step is to enter a password for access to connect to the global web. Next, we wait for the connection to be established - the color of the Wi-Fi indicator at the top of the screen should change.
The connection procedure on a gadget running Windows, in principle, is similar. The only difference is that in this case the "Network Management Center" is used. Its icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. Then in the list that opens, we find the name of our local network. Well, at the end we enter the password to establish a connection. Again, we are waiting for a connection. At the next stage, launch any browser, enter any request in its address bar and press "ENTER". If after that the start window of the specified site appears, then everything is in order, you can continue to work. But when the start page did not appear, it is necessary to repeat everything again and eliminate the cause of the malfunction.
Summary
As you can see from what was said above, it’s not so difficult to properly configure the Zyxel Keenetic Omni. Configuring this network device is possible even for a novice user who has minimal experience with such equipment. But the capabilities of this router are really impressive: with its help, you can easily and simply create any home network. At the same time, you can connect a external drive or network printer to it.