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...to that interest you. You can grab the page and move around freely on setting up and running right away. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Documentation Feedback Send your screen. • Embedded ... are actually cross-references to the areas that page. • Type [CTRL]+[F] to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you! DMA2501 User's Guide 3 Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in all ZyXEL User's Guide PDFs. • If you know the page number or know vaguely which you can...
...to that interest you. You can grab the page and move around freely on setting up and running right away. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Documentation Feedback Send your screen. • Embedded ... are actually cross-references to the areas that page. • Type [CTRL]+[F] to : techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Thank you! DMA2501 User's Guide 3 Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in all ZyXEL User's Guide PDFs. • If you know the page number or know vaguely which you can...
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...; Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use ZyXEL products and share your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. If you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in order to better understand how to use... • Knowledge Base If you have the following information ready when you received your device. • Brief description of answers to solve it. 4 DMA2501 User's Guide Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on...
...; Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use ZyXEL products and share your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. If you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in order to better understand how to use... • Knowledge Base If you have the following information ready when you received your device. • Brief description of answers to solve it. 4 DMA2501 User's Guide Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on...
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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. The DMA icon is not an exact representation of your device.
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... The DMA is initializing. The DMA is receiving power and in operation mode (on). The DMA is receiving command signals from the remote control. 14 DMA2501 User's Guide The DMA is not receiving power. The DMA is not receiving any command signals from the remote control. The DMA is off. The... The DMA can also act as a wireless LAN client when you about the current status of the DMA. 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 DMA is initializing. The DMA is receiving power and in operation mode (on). The DMA is receiving command signals from the remote control. 14 DMA2501 User's Guide The DMA is not receiving power. The DMA is not receiving any command signals from the remote control. The DMA is off. The... The DMA can also act as a wireless LAN client when you about the current status of the DMA. 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.
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.... Or you have a device on your network that gives them out. DNS Server Address A DNS (Domain Name System) server maps domain names (like www.zyxel.com) to communicate with the media servers on your network. You can assign the DMA a static (fixed) IP address. You can receive the IP address... of www.zyxel.com). The DMA can get an IP address automatically if you can also manually enter a DNS server IP address in the DMA. 44 DMA2501 User's Guide
.... Or you have a device on your network that gives them out. DNS Server Address A DNS (Domain Name System) server maps domain names (like www.zyxel.com) to communicate with the media servers on your network. You can assign the DMA a static (fixed) IP address. You can receive the IP address... of www.zyxel.com). The DMA can get an IP address automatically if you can also manually enter a DNS server IP address in the DMA. 44 DMA2501 User's Guide
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... USB DMA AP In Ad-Hoc mode the DMA connects to the DMA's USB port. Figure 9 Ad-Hoc Mode ZyXEL 11n USB DMA DMA2501 User's Guide 45 Network Type (Wireless) The DMA can set the network type to the wired network through an Access Point (AP). In Infrastructure mode ...
... USB DMA AP In Ad-Hoc mode the DMA connects to the DMA's USB port. Figure 9 Ad-Hoc Mode ZyXEL 11n USB DMA DMA2501 User's Guide 45 Network Type (Wireless) The DMA can set the network type to the wired network through an Access Point (AP). In Infrastructure mode ...
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... open the Network Wizard. • Select Wired to configure your DMA to connect to your setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to quit the wizard without saving your changes. 2 The DMA scans and lists the wireless networks in... 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 next screen shows that uses security. Chapter 8 Setup The following table describes the fields in -activity the screen saver displays. Table 9...
... open the Network Wizard. • Select Wired to configure your DMA to connect to your setup is available when you connect a compatible ZyXEL IEEE 802.11n wireless USB adapter to quit the wizard without saving your changes. 2 The DMA scans and lists the wireless networks in... 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 next screen shows that uses security. Chapter 8 Setup The following table describes the fields in -activity the screen saver displays. Table 9...
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Chapter 8 Setup 5 If needed, select other fields and configure their settings. 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 the DMA's USB port. Select Done to return to open the Network Setup menu. Select Setup > Network Setup to the Network menu. 8.10 Network Type The Network Type option is complete. 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. 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 the DMA's USB port. Select Done to return to open the Network Setup menu. Select Setup > Network Setup to the Network menu. 8.10 Network Type The Network Type option is complete. Use the remote control's arrow and OK 56 DMA2501 User's Guide
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Figure 19 Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup DMA2501 User's Guide 57 Use this menu to configure your DMA's settings for connecting to an Ethernet network. Chapter 8 Setup buttons to select Wired to connect ... DMA to a wireless network Figure 18 Setup > Network Setup > 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 open the Wireless Setup menu. Select Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup to the DMA's USB port.
Figure 19 Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup DMA2501 User's Guide 57 Use this menu to configure your DMA's settings for connecting to an Ethernet network. Chapter 8 Setup buttons to select Wired to connect ... DMA to a wireless network Figure 18 Setup > Network Setup > 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 open the Wireless Setup menu. Select Setup > Network Setup > Wireless Setup to the DMA's USB port.
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...menu displays information about the DMA. 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. Firmware Upgrade Use this menu. Version This is available when ...you can restore the DMA back to the DMA's USB port. DMA2501 User's Guide 65 This field is the version of the firmware currently on page 66 for details. Figure 26 Setup > Version The following ...
...menu displays information about the DMA. 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. Firmware Upgrade Use this menu. Version This is available when ...you can restore the DMA back to the DMA's USB port. DMA2501 User's Guide 65 This field is the version of the firmware currently on page 66 for details. Figure 26 Setup > Version The following ...
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...! USB Upgrade A check mark appears next to the option if it is in the USB device's root directory (it is selected. Download firmware from www.zyxel.com and unzip it on a USB drive. Do not turn off the DMA while firmware upload is selected. Table 18 Setup > Version > Firmware Upgrade LABEL... 8.15 on the bottom of your device's specific model. Note: The "upgrade.bin" file must first download the firmware file, unzip it, and put it . DMA2501 User's Guide 67 Chapter 8 Setup Only use firmware for your DMA. Refer to the label on page 65 for how to check the firmware version...
...! USB Upgrade A check mark appears next to the option if it is in the USB device's root directory (it is selected. Download firmware from www.zyxel.com and unzip it on a USB drive. Do not turn off the DMA while firmware upload is selected. Table 18 Setup > Version > Firmware Upgrade LABEL... 8.15 on the bottom of your device's specific model. Note: The "upgrade.bin" file must first download the firmware file, unzip it, and put it . DMA2501 User's Guide 67 Chapter 8 Setup Only use firmware for your DMA. Refer to the label on page 65 for how to check the firmware version...
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...1080i, and 1080p Digital audio output: SPDIF&HDMI-PCM/SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF&HDMI-RAW Analog audio output: Stereo, Mono, Mix mono 78 DMA2501 User's Guide Configuration Reset DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Media Sharing Video Input Formats Supported Audio ...10 Product Specifications Table 20 Firmware Specifications FEATURE Default IP Address Firmware Upgrade DESCRIPTION DHCP client. Upload new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use a USB stick to put it on the network. The DMA can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP...
...1080i, and 1080p Digital audio output: SPDIF&HDMI-PCM/SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF&HDMI-RAW Analog audio output: Stereo, Mono, Mix mono 78 DMA2501 User's Guide Configuration Reset DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Media Sharing Video Input Formats Supported Audio ...10 Product Specifications Table 20 Firmware Specifications FEATURE Default IP Address Firmware Upgrade DESCRIPTION DHCP client. Upload new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use a USB stick to put it on the network. The DMA can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP...
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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 ... Bus) version 2.0 allows for interfacing devices. DLNA v1.5 Client The DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) group of up to 500 music files to 1522 bytes. DMA2501 User's Guide 79 HDMI 1.3a HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in order to other devices on the network...
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 ... Bus) version 2.0 allows for interfacing devices. DLNA v1.5 Client The DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) group of up to 500 music files to 1522 bytes. DMA2501 User's Guide 79 HDMI 1.3a HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in order to other devices on the network...
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... use of any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. DMA2501 User's Guide 81 Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Operation is a registered trademark of FCC rules. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in any means, electronic, mechanical...
... use of any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. DMA2501 User's Guide 81 Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Operation is a registered trademark of FCC rules. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in any means, electronic, mechanical...
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...page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this product is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party ... Legal Information • This device must accept any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the 82 DMA2501 User's Guide These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
...page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this product is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party ... Legal Information • This device must accept any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the 82 DMA2501 User's Guide These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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... of purchase. It is the exclusive remedy of any implied warranty of ZyXEL) and the customer will be shipped by an act of God, or subjected to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. DMA2501 User's Guide 83 All repaired or replaced products will , at www.us....zyxel.com for a particular use or purpose. Appendix A Legal Information date of ZyXEL. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also...
... of purchase. It is the exclusive remedy of any implied warranty of ZyXEL) and the customer will be shipped by an act of God, or subjected to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. DMA2501 User's Guide 83 All repaired or replaced products will , at www.us....zyxel.com for a particular use or purpose. Appendix A Legal Information date of ZyXEL. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also...
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.... Any rights not expressly granted by ZyXEL to you a non-exclusive, nonsublicense, non-transferable license to make one backup copy of License for Personal Use ZyXEL Communications Corp. ("ZyXEL") grants you are reserved by ZyXEL, and all intellectual property rights DMA2501 User's Guide 85 IF YOU DO ...NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, THEN ZyXEL IS UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU, IN ...
.... Any rights not expressly granted by ZyXEL to you a non-exclusive, nonsublicense, non-transferable license to make one backup copy of License for Personal Use ZyXEL Communications Corp. ("ZyXEL") grants you are reserved by ZyXEL, and all intellectual property rights DMA2501 User's Guide 85 IF YOU DO ...NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, THEN ZyXEL IS UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU, IN ...
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... the Software by any of its software and products. 5.Confidentiality 86 DMA2501 User's Guide You may modify or replace only these OpenSourced Components; You may not remove any proprietary notice of ZyXEL or any other entity is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the...software as part of this License Agreement. 3.Copyright The Software and Documentation contain material that the Software contains third party software, ZyXEL has no express or implied obligation to provide any other person or entity. Acknowledgements, licensing terms and disclaimers for the resultant ...
... the Software by any of its software and products. 5.Confidentiality 86 DMA2501 User's Guide You may modify or replace only these OpenSourced Components; You may not remove any proprietary notice of ZyXEL or any other entity is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the...software as part of this License Agreement. 3.Copyright The Software and Documentation contain material that the Software contains third party software, ZyXEL has no express or implied obligation to provide any other person or entity. Acknowledgements, licensing terms and disclaimers for the resultant ...
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...NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8.Export Restrictions DMA2501 User's Guide 87 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE WAIVER OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Appendix ...DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE SOFTWARE, AND NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD. 7.Limitation of Liability IN NO EVENT WILL ZyXEL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY ...
...NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8.Export Restrictions DMA2501 User's Guide 87 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE WAIVER OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Appendix ...DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE SOFTWARE, AND NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD. 7.Limitation of Liability IN NO EVENT WILL ZyXEL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY ...
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... your control. You may terminate this License Agreement for any disputes arising out of or relating to , if ZyXEL finds that all copies of the parties. 88 DMA2501 User's Guide YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY ZyXEL AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIMS...
... your control. You may terminate this License Agreement for any disputes arising out of or relating to , if ZyXEL finds that all copies of the parties. 88 DMA2501 User's Guide YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY ZyXEL AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIMS...
