Router ZyXEL Keenetic Lite III: customization, features and reviews

Company Zyxel produces its own Wi-Fi-routers. As it became clear from the previous experience, once a year the manufacturer must provide the customers with an update. Some modems after the next change got improved not only the hardware, but also the firmware. So it happened with the device Zyxel Keenetic Lite III Rev B. The setting is as simple as possible. Consider some changes from the predecessor "Light II". In the updated version, the antennas are not attached to the rear, but to the side. Thanks to this solution it is easier to mount the device on the wall. Power remained the same. On the back panel you can see the presence of mode switches. If we consider the new option in more detail, then in fact it is the implementation of a new chip. Its frequency is the same as it was - 580 MHz. The rest of these two models are exactly alike.

Benefits

The described router can work with any provider and network that it provides. However, the choice of connection does not matter, since the device easily functions with each of the modern options. Although there are some exceptions - these are providers that use authorizers and similar options for Zyxel Keenetic Lite III. The setting in PPPoE mode is described a bit later.

The work with interactive television on various modern technologies is supported.

Built-in 802.11n wireless communication module. Supports work with connection restriction, guest mode (networks) and so on.

It can work with many third-party DNS services: Sky and Yandex.

Packet assembly of the router software is allowed, if necessary. It is implemented using the utility repository.

Connectivity

Before making any settings, it is necessary to connect the device to a computer or laptop. Categorically, it is not recommended to change the characteristics while working on a wireless connection. Otherwise, the Zyxel Keenetic Lite III router may break. The setting must begin with the setting of the main operating mode. Next, you need to connect the power cable. How to understand that the router is turned on? The corresponding indicator on the front panel lights up. After that, you need to connect the provider's wire to the device, then to the computer. If everything happened successfully, another indicator will light up. Now it remains to create a home network. It is necessary to take the wire that comes with the kit. It is short and clearly stands out from the rest. It's called a patchcord. One end must be connected to the router, the second - to the network card of the computer. If there are any problems, you should find out the reasons. There are a number of nuances on which the network card can not see the cable.

Reset

In order to reset the Zyxel Keenetic Lite III settings (which is highly recommended immediately after connecting the device and starting working with it), it is necessary to find a special key on the case. It is located on the side of the router. Push it should be any thin object. Clamp it for 10-15 seconds until the indicators begin to flash. After that, let go. After a minute the router will reboot, all settings will be standard. In no case can you turn off the power during this process.

Log in to the control panel

After the router is turned on and the network card is configured, you can start configuring the modem. You must go to the control panel of the device. To do this, open any browser and go to 192.168.1.1. The welcome page opens. To work with this address, you do not need to connect to the Internet.

After that, the router will ask for permission to automatically configure. It is quite fast, but for now it should be missed. You must immediately go to the web configuration. Immediately after the transition, the router will prompt you to set a new administrator password. The combination can be any. Then you just need to press the "Apply" button. On this setting Zyxel Keenetic Lite III is over.

The page reloads, a dialog box appears in which it is necessary to enter the login "admin" (in English) and the previously specified password. Then just click on the OK button. Now the user can safely configure the router.

Basic setting

Many readers are interested in the step-by-step configuration of Zyxel Keenetic Lite III. It will be presented later in the article. The router works on software that is known to everyone as NDMS v2. Accordingly, it will be clear to all who have previously encountered it. In the local network, the router has a standard address, the login is "admin", and the password, as usual, is 1234. When you enter the configurator, the client immediately sees a dialog box launched by the program for quick setup. It is necessary in order to connect to the provider's network without any effort and receive an Internet signal. If you need to set more global settings, then you will have to do it manually. And now let's look at the instruction on how to perform a quick setup.

Instructions

At the very beginning, the tuner will ask the user if the provider is bound to any MAC addresses, and what components are needed to work with the external network. Often, if the company providing services is large, you can check the box "Do not register MAC addresses". However, you can find out exactly if there is a binding, only by contacting the provider directly. If it does, it's best to create a new address. However, some users simply clone it - this option is also suitable. How to find out the base address? It is registered on the router. You can see it on the sticker on the bottom of the device. If for some reason you can not do this, you need to use the command line of the computer. After specifying an address or clicking a checkmark, click the "Next" button.

The IP address must be determined automatically if the provider is working with a dynamic connection type. Otherwise, ask the company which setting for the IP item is necessary. After clicking on the "Next" button, an icon appears with the input data changed.

Here you are prompted for the password and login that the provider specifies. They will provide access to the Web. If an IPoE connection is established, as well as a dynamic or static address, you can check that there is no password. And by the standard click on the "Next" button.

Additionally

The last setting is the device connection settings. From now on, it is allowed to connect the router to the network and test the connection.

If there is a need to change the advanced settings, click on the "Web Configurator" button. In the automatic mode, the program will ask for a new password to access the device (standard "1234"). It must be changed without fail, as this will ensure greater data security.

Setting for Rostelecom, Dom.ru and TTK

Unfortunately, the above method is only suitable for those branches that require PPPoE for Zyxel Keenetic Lite III as the connection type. Setting up an access point for Rostelecom and others is easy and even quick.

In order to enter the settings that provide access to the Network, you need to go to the "Internet" section, and then in the "Connection" menu. There, the user will see the "Broadband connection" column. It is here that you need to configure the port that will be able to work with the WAN. You can choose any connector - it does not matter. In order to do this, you should tick the box next to "Use connector". In this case, the user should check if the checkboxes next to "Activate" and "Apply to use the signal". If the provider works with MAC addresses, you must tick off "No IP". The MAC values should be left as standard - "Default". After that, click on the "Save" button. Then you need to open the PPPoE / VPN column and click on "Add connection" there. Then near the "Enable" you need to check the box. It remains very little to do to work router Zyxel Keenetic Lite III. The setting for Rostelecom is simple.

In the column "Description" any set of letters is indicated - this is the name of the network. The protocol is PPPoE. Also near is the list "Connect through". In it, you need to select the WAN connection that was created earlier. The name of the service can be left blank. You must specify the password and user name. The "authentication method" must be automatic. After - click on the "Save" button. At this setting ends. You can insert the cable into the required port and test the network.

Setting for "Beeline"

In order for the router to work with the Beeline provider, it is necessary to create a dynamic IP address with the L2TP tunnel. Consider how to do it.

You need to go to the "Internet" section, there in the "Connection" menu. You need to click on "Broadband connection". The WAN port will be displayed near which there will be a blue tick, and next it is written - "Use connector". If the user uses IPTV from the same provider, check the second port with which the specified function is used.

Next, go down the page below and see if there are checkmarks near the "Activate interface" and "Apply to work with the network." The IP parameters must be configured automatically. In no event should you tick off the box "Without an IP address". After that you should save the specified settings. It remains only to create an L2TP connection. You must go to the "PPPoE / VPN" tab and click the "Add" button. As usual, you need to check the box next to "Enable" and "Apply to work with the network." The protocol must be L2TP. In the server address, you must specify the name of the provider's virtual network. The username, as a rule, is a personal account. You need to invent a password yourself. The IP settings must be set to automatic. Next is to save the changes made and test the connection Zyxel Keenetic Lite III.

IPTV Setup

Customer feedback allows us to understand that this function works on hurray. You must configure it in the "Control Panel" of the router. It is necessary in the "Connections" to find the "Internet" menu and go to "Broadband connection". There, check the box next to using the WAN and permission to use the settings to work with the Internet. After that, you need to select an available port, which will be used for the console. This completes the setup.