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... of Adobe Reader, you can help you ! This can download it around within a page, press the [SPACE] bar. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in mind: •...'s Guide On-Screen, keep the following in all ZyXEL User's Guide PDFs. • If you know the page number or know vaguely which you can also enter text directly into a "hand" with which page-range you require. DMA2501 User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide...
... of Adobe Reader, you can help you ! This can download it around within a page, press the [SPACE] bar. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in mind: •...'s Guide On-Screen, keep the following in all ZyXEL User's Guide PDFs. • If you know the page number or know vaguely which you can also enter text directly into a "hand" with which page-range you require. DMA2501 User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide...
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... question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and...find out how to previously asked questions about your vendor. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from ...device. Customer Support Should problems arise that you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. About This User's Guide Need More Help? More help is...
... question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and...find out how to previously asked questions about your vendor. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from ...device. Customer Support Should problems arise that you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. About This User's Guide Need More Help? More help is...
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The DMA icon is not an exact representation of your device. DMA Computer Notebook computer Server Television (TV) USB Hard Drive ZyXEL Wireless N USB Firewall Adapter Router Switch NSA Storage Wireless Access Point (AP) 6 DMA2501 User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons.
The DMA icon is not an exact representation of your device. DMA Computer Notebook computer Server Television (TV) USB Hard Drive ZyXEL Wireless N USB Firewall Adapter Router Switch NSA Storage Wireless Access Point (AP) 6 DMA2501 User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons.
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... remote control. The DMA is receiving command signals from the remote control. 14 DMA2501 User's Guide The DMA is initializing. Figure 2 DMA with Wireless Connection NSA Storage ZyXEL 11n USB DMA AP 1.2 LEDs The LEDs (lights) tell you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to the DMA's USB port. The...
... remote control. The DMA is receiving command signals from the remote control. 14 DMA2501 User's Guide The DMA is initializing. Figure 2 DMA with Wireless Connection NSA Storage ZyXEL 11n USB DMA AP 1.2 LEDs The LEDs (lights) tell you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to the DMA's USB port. The...
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... domain names to access web sites without having to their IP addresses. DNS Server Address A DNS (Domain Name System) server maps domain names (like www.zyxel.com) to know their corresponding IP addresses (204.217.0.2 in the case of a DNS server automatically (along with the DMA's own IP address). The ... you have a device on your network. The DMA can also manually enter a DNS server IP address in the DMA. 44 DMA2501 User's Guide You can receive the IP address of www.zyxel.com). You can also see Section 8.15 on page 65 through Section 8.13 on page 60) to configure the settings...
... domain names to access web sites without having to their IP addresses. DNS Server Address A DNS (Domain Name System) server maps domain names (like www.zyxel.com) to know their corresponding IP addresses (204.217.0.2 in the case of a DNS server automatically (along with the DMA's own IP address). The ... you have a device on your network. The DMA can also manually enter a DNS server IP address in the DMA. 44 DMA2501 User's Guide You can receive the IP address of www.zyxel.com). You can also see Section 8.15 on page 65 through Section 8.13 on page 60) to configure the settings...
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Figure 9 Ad-Hoc Mode ZyXEL 11n USB DMA DMA2501 User's Guide 45 Network Type (Wireless) The DMA can set the network type ...'s USB port. The MAC address is a wireless client without using an AP. Figure 8 Infrastructure Mode NSA Storage ZyXEL 11n USB DMA AP In Ad-Hoc mode the DMA connects to Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. You can act ...as a wireless LAN client when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to the wired network through an Access Point (AP). Chapter 8 Setup MAC Address...
Figure 9 Ad-Hoc Mode ZyXEL 11n USB DMA DMA2501 User's Guide 45 Network Type (Wireless) The DMA can set the network type ...'s USB port. The MAC address is a wireless client without using an AP. Figure 8 Infrastructure Mode NSA Storage ZyXEL 11n USB DMA AP In Ad-Hoc mode the DMA connects to Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. You can act ...as a wireless LAN client when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to the wired network through an Access Point (AP). Chapter 8 Setup MAC Address...
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... Set after how many minutes of in this menu. A lock icon appears next to a wireless network that your setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to your changes. 2 The DMA scans and lists the wireless networks in the area. The next screen shows that... screen to the right indicates the signal strength. • Red (the first dot) indicates a weak signal. • Yellow (the second dot) indicates a fair signal. 54 DMA2501 User's Guide The illuminated dot to quit the wizard without saving your wired Ethernet network.
... Set after how many minutes of in this menu. A lock icon appears next to a wireless network that your setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to your changes. 2 The DMA scans and lists the wireless networks in the area. The next screen shows that... screen to the right indicates the signal strength. • Red (the first dot) indicates a weak signal. • Yellow (the second dot) indicates a fair signal. 54 DMA2501 User's Guide The illuminated dot to quit the wizard without saving your wired Ethernet network.
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Select Setup > Network Setup to the DMA's USB port. Use the remote control's arrow and OK 56 DMA2501 User's Guide Chapter 8 Setup 5 If needed, select other fields and configure their settings. Select Done to return to the Network menu. 8.10 Network Type The Network Type option is complete. Then select Next. 6 The DMA applies your settings and your DMA's network setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to open the Network Setup menu.
Select Setup > Network Setup to the DMA's USB port. Use the remote control's arrow and OK 56 DMA2501 User's Guide Chapter 8 Setup 5 If needed, select other fields and configure their settings. Select Done to return to the Network menu. 8.10 Network Type The Network Type option is complete. Then select Next. 6 The DMA applies your settings and your DMA's network setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to open the Network Setup menu.
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... > Network Type 8.11 Wireless Setup Menu The Wireless Setup option is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to an Ethernet network. Figure 19 Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup DMA2501 User's Guide 57 Chapter 8 Setup buttons to select Wired to connect the DMA to the DMA's USB...
... > Network Type 8.11 Wireless Setup Menu The Wireless Setup option is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to an Ethernet network. Figure 19 Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup DMA2501 User's Guide 57 Chapter 8 Setup buttons to select Wired to connect the DMA to the DMA's USB...
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...address of the DMA's wired Ethernet interface. Table 16 Setup > Version LABEL DESCRIPTION Reset Select this to display the Reset menu, where you insert a ZyXEL wireless N USB adapter to its factory default settings, or reset the iMedia list. See Section 8.16 on page 66 for details. Version This is... available when you can restore the DMA back to the DMA's USB port. DMA2501 User's Guide 65 Figure 26 Setup > Version The following table describes the fields in this menu to upload new firmware to open the Version menu...
...address of the DMA's wired Ethernet interface. Table 16 Setup > Version LABEL DESCRIPTION Reset Select this to display the Reset menu, where you insert a ZyXEL wireless N USB adapter to its factory default settings, or reset the iMedia list. See Section 8.16 on page 66 for details. Version This is... available when you can restore the DMA back to the DMA's USB port. DMA2501 User's Guide 65 Figure 26 Setup > Version The following table describes the fields in this menu to upload new firmware to open the Version menu...
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... it on a USB drive. Copy the "upgrade.bin" file to the USB device's root directory and connect the USB drive to two minutes. DMA2501 User's Guide 67 Figure 28 Setup > Version > Firmware Upgrade The following table describes the fields in progress! USB Upgrade A check mark appears next... to have the DMA check for and download new firmware from a USB drive. Download firmware from www.zyxel.com and unzip it is selected. Note: The "upgrade.bin" file must first download the firmware file, unzip it, and put it is selected...
... it on a USB drive. Copy the "upgrade.bin" file to the USB device's root directory and connect the USB drive to two minutes. DMA2501 User's Guide 67 Figure 28 Setup > Version > Firmware Upgrade The following table describes the fields in progress! USB Upgrade A check mark appears next... to have the DMA check for and download new firmware from a USB drive. Download firmware from www.zyxel.com and unzip it is selected. Note: The "upgrade.bin" file must first download the firmware file, unzip it, and put it is selected...
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... audio output: SPDIF&HDMI-PCM/SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF&HDMI-RAW Analog audio output: Stereo, Mono, Mix mono 78 DMA2501 User's Guide If no DHCP server is found, the DMA uses Auto-IP to put it on the network. ...an option for your specific model! Or download the new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use a USB stick to choose an IP address in the 169.254.X.X subnet (where X ...is a number from the ZyXEL web site. Configuration Reset DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Media...
... audio output: SPDIF&HDMI-PCM/SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF&HDMI-RAW Analog audio output: Stereo, Mono, Mix mono 78 DMA2501 User's Guide If no DHCP server is found, the DMA uses Auto-IP to put it on the network. ...an option for your specific model! Or download the new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use a USB stick to choose an IP address in the 169.254.X.X subnet (where X ...is a number from the ZyXEL web site. Configuration Reset DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Media...
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Compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapters • NWD-211AN • NWD-270N The following list, which is an interface that allows high quality, all-digital ....t IEEE 802.2ac This Ethernet standard increases the maximum frame size to make products compatible and able to work in a home network in the DMA. DMA2501 User's Guide 79 HDMI 1.3a HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in order to 1522 bytes. DLNA v1.5 Client...
Compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapters • NWD-211AN • NWD-270N The following list, which is an interface that allows high quality, all-digital ....t IEEE 802.2ac This Ethernet standard increases the maximum frame size to make products compatible and able to work in a home network in the DMA. DMA2501 User's Guide 79 HDMI 1.3a HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in order to 1522 bytes. DLNA v1.5 Client...
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...herein. DMA2501 User's Guide 81 APPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2011 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications... system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any products described herein without notice. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in this publication may not be properties of FCC rules. Other trademarks mentioned ...
...herein. DMA2501 User's Guide 81 APPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2011 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications... system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any products described herein without notice. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in this publication may not be properties of FCC rules. Other trademarks mentioned ...
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... If this page. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from any interference ... experienced radio/TV technician for a period of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product on a circuit different from the 82 DMA2501 User's Guide This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operations. Viewing Certifications...
... If this page. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from any interference ... experienced radio/TV technician for a period of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product on a circuit different from the 82 DMA2501 User's Guide This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operations. Viewing Certifications...
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...purchase. Registration Register your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). To obtain the services of this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of ZyXEL. DMA2501 User's Guide 83 This warranty is recommended that vary from country to country. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and... consequential damages of merchantability or fitness for your product online to receive e-mail notices of software upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for parts and labor. Any returned products without charge for North American products. During the warranty period, and upon ...
...purchase. Registration Register your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). To obtain the services of this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of ZyXEL. DMA2501 User's Guide 83 This warranty is recommended that vary from country to country. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and... consequential damages of merchantability or fitness for your product online to receive e-mail notices of software upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for parts and labor. Any returned products without charge for North American products. During the warranty period, and upon ...
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...this license is distributed (the "Software"), including any documentation files accompanying the Software ("Documentation"), for Personal Use ZyXEL Communications Corp. ("ZyXEL") grants you have no ownership rights in full force and effect. IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU...disclaimed. 2.Ownership You have a license to use only, for "DMA2501" WARNING: ZyXEL Communications Corp. Any rights not expressly granted by ZyXEL to you are reserved by ZyXEL, and all intellectual property rights DMA2501 User's Guide 85 APPENDIX B Open Software Announcements End-User License ...
...this license is distributed (the "Software"), including any documentation files accompanying the Software ("Documentation"), for Personal Use ZyXEL Communications Corp. ("ZyXEL") grants you have no ownership rights in full force and effect. IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU...disclaimed. 2.Ownership You have a license to use only, for "DMA2501" WARNING: ZyXEL Communications Corp. Any rights not expressly granted by ZyXEL to you are reserved by ZyXEL, and all intellectual property rights DMA2501 User's Guide 85 APPENDIX B Open Software Announcements End-User License ...
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...Components") You may modify or replace only these OpenSourced Components; Portions of the Software, and third party open source programs included with ZyXEL. Please contact the appropriate software vendor or manufacturer directly for such software. All rights not granted to you herein are contained in...other support for such material are expressly reserved by applicable law, you comply with respect to its software and products. 5.Confidentiality 86 DMA2501 User's Guide To the extent that you may not cause, assist or permit any third party to provide any of the Open-...
...Components") You may modify or replace only these OpenSourced Components; Portions of the Software, and third party open source programs included with ZyXEL. Please contact the appropriate software vendor or manufacturer directly for such software. All rights not granted to you herein are contained in...other support for such material are expressly reserved by applicable law, you comply with respect to its software and products. 5.Confidentiality 86 DMA2501 User's Guide To the extent that you may not cause, assist or permit any third party to provide any of the Open-...
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...OR ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. ZyXEL's AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND ... of the Software. 6.No Warranty THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZyXEL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8.Export Restrictions DMA2501 User's Guide 87
...OR ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. ZyXEL's AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND ... of the Software. 6.No Warranty THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZyXEL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8.Export Restrictions DMA2501 User's Guide 87
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... confidentiality, proprietary rights, and non-disclosure shall survive the termination of the Software and Documentation in ROC, Taiwan. Upon notification of ZyXEL. If any time by the laws of Republic of China without the prior written consent of termination, you have been destroyed. All... Agreement is effective until it is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the parties. 88 DMA2501 User's Guide The exclusive forum for any disputes arising out of or relating to this Software License Agreement. 12.General This License ...
... confidentiality, proprietary rights, and non-disclosure shall survive the termination of the Software and Documentation in ROC, Taiwan. Upon notification of ZyXEL. If any time by the laws of Republic of China without the prior written consent of termination, you have been destroyed. All... Agreement is effective until it is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the parties. 88 DMA2501 User's Guide The exclusive forum for any disputes arising out of or relating to this Software License Agreement. 12.General This License ...