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Login to the zyxel keenetic omni 2 router. Connection and operation of the ZyXEL Keenetic Omni. Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

Second generation Zyxel Internet centers Keenetic appeared on the market two years ago and started with three models of the upper and mid-range. Later they were joined by five more devices, and now there are more than a dozen modifications in the series. Moreover latest newcomers They are no longer an addition, but a replacement for previously released devices.

From a hardware platform point of view, Zyxel Keenetic Omni II and Keenetic Lite III no different from their predecessors. They are also based on the MediaTek MT7620N SoC, equipped with 8 MB of flash memory and 64 MB of random access memory, wired ports at 100 Mbit/s and a single-band 802.11b/g/n access point at 300 Mbit/s. The Omni II model has a USB 2.0 port, which the Lite III lacks, but the latter has a hardware mode switch. From external differences you can notice a changed design of the case and packaging, which, of course, is not a reason for an update.

These devices are one step above the simplest version Keenetic Start. The Keenetic 4G III is no different in terms of hardware, which allows you to use the USB port only for modems. So the information in this material can be safely attributed to him. Summarizing the characteristics, we can say that Lite III is basic model for those who do not need a USB port, and Omni II will be of interest to those who plan to use not only modems, but also drives. Note that the presence USB port Still, it quite significantly expands the range of tasks solved by the router.

The release of new products coincided with a major update of the firmware, the operating system of which received a new kernel, which significantly affected the entire firmware and required significant effort for implementation. At the time of writing, the new kernel was also used in beta versions for the Viva and Extra models. It is planned that all current generation devices will receive similar updates.

Contents of delivery

In the generation of models under review, the manufacturer slightly changed the design of the outer covers cardboard boxes and used bright Orange color at the ends. The rest of the part has changed little - a large photograph of the device on the front side, detailed specifications, delivery set, as well as a description of the capabilities and use cases for back side. Moreover, all texts are completely localized.

Photos of smartphones and store logos attract attention mobile applications. Apparently the company decided to follow the example of other manufacturers and released a specialized utility for configuring routers. It is difficult to say how much this function is really in demand in practice; much will depend on the quality and capabilities of the program. But given the widespread mobile devices, it may well prove useful. We will definitely get to know her in the appropriate section.

The delivery package for routers in this segment has not changed for a long time, and these models are no exception - a router, an external compact pulse block power supply (9 V 0.6 A for Lite III and 12 V 1 A for Omni II), network patch cord, a fairly voluminous user manual, a warranty card and a small advertising leaflet describing some of the company's products.

Appearance

The devices received the same housings, which, however, differ from previous generations. In particular, non-removable antennas are now located on the side ends, so the router can no longer be placed on its side.

The dimensions of the cases have decreased slightly and are 140x103x30 mm excluding cables and antennas. Black plastic is used again. At the same time, the bottom was left glossy, the sides were made matte, and on the top cover we see a familiar pattern with waves and a predominance of gloss.

At the bottom of the devices there are two rubber feet and two holes for wall mounting with the connectors facing down. There are ventilation grilles at the side ends. The model Keenetic Lite III on the left is hidden button reset. The Omni II adds a USB 2.0 port and a multifunction button. On the top panel of the routers there is a large and convenient button for connecting clients via WPS technology and disabling the access point. Let us remind you that the functions of the buttons can be changed in the settings.

At the back there are five network ports and a power supply input with a button. Keneetic Lite III additionally has a hardware operating mode switch - main, adapter, amplifier, access point. There are no antennas here now, so there can be no difficulties with connecting cables or accessing the switch.

Non-removable antennas are installed on the side ends. Their rotating mechanism seems more reliable than previous implementations. The length of the antennas is more than fifteen centimeters, and the shape and design of the outer casing has also changed slightly and become more interesting. This, of course, does not affect the speed, but it’s still nice.

Router operation indicators are located on the front end. They have a green glow, are quite informative and do not irritate with frequent blinking. But when mounted on a wall, they may not be visible.

With the exception of the continued use of gloss, there are no comments on the design of the new products.

Hardware configuration

In terms of hardware configuration, the models do not differ from their predecessors. They are based on the popular MediaTek MT7620N platform, equipped with 8 MB of flash memory, 64 MB of RAM, and a radio unit built into the processor with support for 802.11b/n/g networks in the 2.4 GHz band with maximum speed 300 Mbit/s connections and network switch for five wired ports Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps. It is worth noting that processor revision 0206 is used here.

The Omni II model has a USB 2.0 port and additional button, and Lite III is distinguished by its use hardware switch operating mode. Please note that the operating mode of this device cannot be changed via the web interface. At the same time, the model saves four independent sets of settings (one for each mode) and can quickly switch between them.

Features and capabilities of the firmware

The current Keenetic series products have unified firmware NDMS2, which we have already described several times in our publications. Differences may include different hardware configurations, such as the presence of USB ports or dual-band radio, or the availability of certain packages. So most of the further information can be applied to other solutions in the series.

When turned on for the first time, the devices automatically offer the user assistance in setting up Internet access and other basic settings. This uses a built-in provider database, which greatly simplifies the process. It is also possible to launch the assistant from the web interface. After completing the wizard, the router independently checks the functionality of the network connection and the availability of firmware updates, and after the user’s permission, it can install them.

The design of the device’s web interface can be considered quite convenient, although of course the abundance of options can be a little confusing if you’re not used to it. It is also worth noting that it looks good on low-resolution screens, which is becoming increasingly rare today. There are no comments on the responsiveness of the interface, as well as on the translation. In this case, it is worth considering Russian as the main language, and English as an additional one. Let us remind you once again that the firmware for this series is created by domestic developers.

Compared to many other routers on the market, the products in question have several characteristic differences in software. In particular, in addition to supporting IPoE, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP connections, you can use Wi-Fi client mode, USB modems (in routers with a USB port), 802.1x and a CABiNET authorizer to connect to the Internet.

Simultaneous setup supported various options connections, including using several wired ports, to implement the redundancy function. Her effective use The Ping Check module helps, allowing you to monitor the performance of communication channels. We also note the possibility of forcibly turning off the power to the USB port manually or automatic mode, which improves the reliability of work with USB modems. The compatibility list contains many modern models, including those designed for fourth generation networks.

If the address issued by the provider is not permanent, you can use clients dynamic DNS, including domestic DNS master. Access to services local network provided by setting up address translation rules and supporting UPnP. An additional level of protection for users, especially their mobile devices, can be achieved thanks to the support of SkyDNS and Yandex.DNS services. Note that they can now use the assignment of individual profiles to clients to use DNS servers from the provider.

In the "Home network" group you can change local address router, and also configure DHCP server. In this case, you can create several network segments, dividing them by IP address ranges. This feature is used, in particular, to maintain a guest wireless network. Here you can also configure a DHCP relay and disable NAT.

Supported for working with IPTV IGMP protocol, port allocation for set-top boxes, VLAN technology, and also has a built-in udpxy server.

The wireless access point settings are standard. There is a choice of network name, protection mode, channel number and width, country, standard and signal strength. Please note that the device’s factory settings include the individual network name and password indicated on the sticker. We didn’t forget about the MAC address filter, WPS and the implementation of a guest wireless network. Note the lack of scheduling and support for authentication via the RADIUS server.

In addition to the services mentioned above for filtering DNS requests, routers have a programmable filter for incoming packets, the tables of which are programmed for each interface (including local ones) individually.

From additional packages of interest are the VPN server (PPTP), ALG for some popular protocols, IPv6, packet capture module, support for NTFS and HFS+ file systems, user identification for network access to files, transmission file download system, DLNA server, support for certain models of USB modems. Many of them are relevant only for models with a USB port, but, in particular, the Lite III also has a VPN server. Note that those present in the firmware VPN clients can also be used to connect to remote networks, and not just to the Internet.

The devices have advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools, which allows technical support solve potential problems more effectively. In addition to the extended status page, where you can find information about connections, current traffic, as well as processor and RAM load, you can view the routing table, a list of local network clients, their active compounds, data about wireless devices(including connection speeds), USB drives and VPN clients.

Magazine system events stored on the device or can be sent to an external syslog server. None special functions There is no provision for searching in it or installing filters. There is no sending of information by e-mail. The advantages include the high level of detail of events.

IN system parameters There is time setting, configuration reset, reboot, firmware update and component installation. It also provides for selecting the operating mode of the device (except for Lite III), setting the action of the buttons on the body, working with system files(configuration, log and firmware), programming users and indicating their rights to services.

Note that the operating modes now use separate individual sets settings, and on the Lite III they can be changed with a hardware switch.

In some cases, when contacting technical support, the ability to create an extended report on the operation of the device and the network packet capture module may be useful.

The USB port in the Keenetic line is used to connect drives, modems and printers. In the first case, you can use devices with multiple partitions, and the list of compatible file systems includes all the popular options today, including FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3 and HFS+. In addition to access via SMB and FTP protocols (including via the Internet), drives can be used for offline downloading of files and broadcasting multimedia content to DLNA receivers.

At the time of writing, official list compatibility with printers numbered almost five hundred models. Depending on the model, printing via Windows network or use network port. With the exception of printing, MFP capabilities are not supported.

The manufacturer pays great attention to working with modems for cellular networks- the compatibility list shows about forty 4G models and more than eighty 2G GSM/3G UMTS, not counting options for 3G CDMA networks. Moreover, work with modern devices is carried out in the most productive modes, which allows you to achieve high speeds.

As mentioned above, the manufacturer introduced special utility Keenetic NetFriend for mobile devices on Android based and iOS for initial setup routers.

It has a built-in interactive instructions, a QR code is used on the case to connect to the router’s wireless network, there is a location function to filter the built-in list of providers by settlements and opportunity manual settings parameters. It's a pity that in current version IPTV setup not implemented, change Wi-Fi settings and there are no monitoring and diagnostic functions. On the other hand, IPTV in many cases will work out of the box, and the wireless network is already configured in protected mode. So, even in its current form, the program can be useful for novice users.

Performance

The routers under consideration differ only in the capabilities associated with the presence of a USB port. So formally it would have been possible not to test the performance in routing and wireless access tasks of both models, but we still did it, although we did not expect big differences. Testing was carried out on our standard bench using synthetic benchmarks.

If you follow our publications, you may remember that when testing its predecessor, we had no comments in terms of routing speed. The new products, despite the above-mentioned reasons for updating the firmware and all modules, performed even a little better in full-duplex tests. So the models under consideration can be safely recommended for operating at speeds up to 100 Mbit/s inclusive with any type of Internet connection.

The efficiency of working with the provider’s local network has also been preserved, as can be seen from next pair graphs.

As we wrote earlier, these mid-level models received an implementation in the current firmware VPN servers, working using the PPTP protocol. This allows you to organize a safe remote connection to your home network and some other useful scripts. To test performance in this mode, we used a connection to the router from a computer located in the external segment of the network with a standard Windows client. The graphs show indicators averaged over three scenarios (reception, transmission and simultaneous reception and transmission, all in eight streams).

When working without encryption, you can get from 75 to 100 Mbit/s in this task. Using MPPE128 reduces the speed to 30-40 Mbit/s. As we can see, the implementation of this service in devices of the considered level makes complete sense.

The wireless access point built into the routers operates with a maximum connection speed of 300 Mbit/s. However, performance in this scenario will likely be limited by wired ports that are only rated at 100 Mbps. Routers were configured to maximum performance with 40 MHz channel and WPA2-PSK encryption. The testing used the TP-Link TL-WDN4800 adapter (802.11n, 2.4 and 5 GHz, up to 450 Mbit/s) and two options for placing a computer with it - four meters of line of sight and four meters through one non-permanent wall. The previously used point at eight meters through two non-permanent walls was dropped from the list due to the presence of strong interference from large number neighboring devices in the 2.4 GHz band.

And in this group of tests we see the expected results - about 90 Mbit/s for the maximum reception or transmission speed, and also about one and a half times more for full-duplex modes. Note that the second placement option may show better results due to the client’s greater distance from the center of the house and neighboring networks.

The last test applies only to the Omni II model, since it has a USB 2.0 port that supports storage. The speed of reading and writing to a connected disk with file files was checked NTFS systems, FAT32, EXT3 and HFS+ large files via SMB and FTP protocols.

In this test, like the previous one, the limiter is the device’s 100 Mbit/s wired port. So the maximum performance is about 10 MB/s. It’s difficult to call this option a full-fledged network drive, but for backing up small amounts of data, watching HD video on a TV and creating FTP server he will certainly do. We also note that in this test the new product performed faster than its predecessor.

conclusions

The updated models of Zyxel Keenetic Omni II and Keenetic Lite III Internet centers, like their predecessors, left a very pleasant impression. The devices are based on the MediaTek platform, which is well suited for the mass segment, and have optimal technical characteristics - wired network ports at 100 Mbit/s and wireless point access at 300 Mbit/s. The Omni II model is distinguished by the presence of a USB port, which allows you to implement many additional scenarios, and the Lite III is interesting with a hardware mode switch. Let us also remind you about the presence in the line of the Keenetic 4G III solution, which is similar in characteristics to these devices.

As for the built-in software, you can see that the manufacturer pays even more attention to it than to the hardware platform. Regular updates for the entire line allow not only to improve compatibility with the services of domestic providers and expand the range of functions and capabilities, but also to increase productivity. For some categories of users, the disadvantage here may be the closed nature of the firmware and the inability to add their own software modules. At the same time, the devices discussed in this article cannot be installed with a previous generation program that retains this feature.

There are no comments regarding the speed of operation of the considered models. They can be used without any compromise with all tariff plans and connection options for channels up to 100 Mbit/s inclusive. Testing has shown that wired ports are often a limitation in this case. However, do not forget that gigabit devices are usually noticeably more expensive.

Moving the antennas to the side ends made it possible to relieve the rear panel. Another plus is the reprogrammable buttons on the case and the ability to mount the routers on the wall. The traditional disadvantage is the use of gloss.

Before we start setting up the router, let's check the local network connection settings. For this:

Windows 7

1. Click on " Start", "Control Panel".

2. Click on " View network status and tasks".


3. Click on " Change adapter settings".


4. LAN connectionProperty".


5. From the list select " Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and press " Property".

6. " and "", then press the " button Ok".

Windows 10

1. Click on " Start", "Options".

2. Click on " Network and Internet".


3. Select " Ethernet" and click on " Configuring adapter settings".


4. In the window that opens we see " Ethernet". Click on it right click mouse, select " Property".


5. From the list select " IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and press " Property".

6. In the window that opens, you need to check the box " Obtain an IP address automatically" And " Obtain DNS server address automatically", then press the button " Ok".


Connecting the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router to a computer

The next step is to connect the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II to your laptop or Personal computer(PC). To do this, you need to connect the cable that your provider provided to you to the “INTERNET” port of the router (this is the cable that goes to your apartment, house, office, etc. from outside), and the cable that came with router, connect one end to the “HOME NETWORK” port of the router, and connect the other end to your laptop or PC. And yes, don't forget to connect the power cable.


Authorization of the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router

So, we connected the router, now you need to use any browser (be it Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) get into its web interface. To do this, open the browser and address bar enter the router address: my.keenetic.net or 192.168.1.1 and press the button " Enter" on your keyboard.

Afterwards, the router offers us a quick setup, select the interface language - “Russian” and click Web Configurator.


After this, the router can display a window for setting a password on the web interface. Here, according to your wishes, you can set a password or not. If you set a password, write it down somewhere.


ZYXEL routers also work in various modes, it would be a good idea to check whether the mode is selected. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " System" and go to the tab " Mode". If you are setting up the Internet by entering a login and password, leave the mode " Internet Center - main mode".


Setting up the ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II router

Now you need to configure the router. First of all, let's secure the wireless network by setting a password for wi-fi. Then you will need to find out what type of connection is used to access the Internet, is it PPTP, L2TP or PPPOE. You can find out by calling your provider (this is the organization with which you entered into an agreement to provide Internet services). So, let's start setting up the router.

Setting a password for wi-fi

I bring to your attention Video instructions for setting a password for wi-fi on a router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.

Let's also take a written and illustrative look at setting up a Wi-Fi password on a router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II in two frequencies.
1. On the Web interface, click on the shortcut " Wi-Fi network "go to network settings" 2.4 GHz access point".
2. Check to see if the checkbox next to " Enable hotspot", then in the field " Network name (SSID)"come up with and specify a name for your wireless network, given name In the future it will light up when you connect to the network.
3. "Network protection" - WPA2-PSK.
4. Now you need to set a password for the wireless network. In field " Network key"We come up with and enter a password.
5. "Channel width" - "20 MHz".
6. Click " Apply".


Setting up PPTP

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.

PPTP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.
1. Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. Turn on" And "".
4. IN " DescriptionType (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Username"), password (in line " PasswordServer address").
6. "Configuring IP settings" - "Automatic".
7. Apply".


Setting up PPTP with a static IP address

PPTP with static IP address on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. In the window that appears, check the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" And " Use to access the Internet".
4. IN " Description"enter any words in Latin letters, for example "Host", " Type (protocol)"choose" PPTP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below you are asked to indicate your user name (in the line " Username"), password (in line " Password"). You will also need to specify the server IP address (in the line " Server address").
6. Manual" against " Configuring IP settings".
7. Specify IP addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided to you by the provider (the organization that provided you with the Internet).
All this data is usually specified in the contract with the provider. If for some reason you could not find them, you need to call hotline Your provider and find out how you can get them.
7. After you have entered all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".


L2TP setup

I bring to your attention Video instructions for setting up the connection type L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.

Let's also take a written and illustrative look at the connection setup L2TP on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. In the window that appears, check the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" And " Use to access the Internet".
4. IN " Description"enter any words in Latin letters, for example "Host", " Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below you are asked to indicate your user name (in the line " Username"), password (in line " Password"). You will also need to specify the server IP address (in the line " Server address
All this data is usually specified in the contract with the provider. If for some reason you could not find them, you need to call your provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP settings" - "Automatic".
7. After you have entered all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".


Setting up L2TP with a static IP address

Let's look at the connection setup L2TP with static IP address on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II. Typically a static IP address is provided legal entities, or as an additional service to the basic tariff for individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. In the window that appears, check the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" And " Use to access the Internet".
4. IN " Description"enter any words in Latin letters, for example "Host", " Type (protocol)"choose" L2TP", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below you are asked to indicate your user name (in the line " Username"), password (in line " Password"). You will also need to specify the server IP address (in the line " Server address").
6. Since the connection uses static ip address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP settings".
7. Specify IP addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided to you by the provider (the organization that provided you with the Internet).
All this data is usually specified in the contract with the provider. If for some reason you could not find them, you need to call your provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After you have entered all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".


Setting up PPPOE

I bring to your attention Video instructions for setting up the connection type PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.

Let's also take a written and illustrative look at the connection setup PPPOE on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. In the window that appears, check the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" And " Use to access the Internet".
4. IN " Description"enter any words in Latin letters, for example "Host", " Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below you are asked to indicate your user name (in the line " Username"), password (in line " Password"). All of the above data is provided to you by the provider (the organization that provided you with the Internet).
All this data is usually specified in the contract with the provider. If for some reason you could not find them, you need to call your provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
6. "Configuring IP settings" - "Automatic".
7. After you have entered all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".


Setting up PPPOE with a static IP address

Let's look at the connection setup PPPOE with static IP address on the router ZYXEL Keenetic Omni II. Typically, a static IP address is provided to legal entities, or as an additional service to the basic tariff to individuals.
1. Click on the shortcut in the bottom menu " Internet".
2. Select the tab " PPPoE/VPN"press" Add connection".


3. In the window that appears, check the checkboxes opposite " Turn on" And " Use to access the Internet".
4. IN " Description"enter any words in Latin letters, for example "Host", " Type (protocol)"choose" PPPOE", "Connect via"choose" Broadband connection (ISP)".
5. Below you are asked to indicate your user name (in the line " Username"), password (in line " Password").
6. Since the connection uses a static IP address, select " Manual" against " Configuring IP settings".
7. Specify IP addresses and DNS.
All of the above data is provided to you by the provider (the organization that provided you with the Internet).
All this data is usually specified in the contract with the provider. If for some reason you could not find them, you need to call your provider's hotline and find out how you can get them.
7. After you have entered all the necessary data, press the button " Apply".


Updating firmware and components

I bring to your attention Video instructions for updating the firmware on the router Keenetic Air.

Connecting a computer to wi-fi

After connecting and setting up the router, you need to connect the computer to a wireless network (wi-fi), consider connecting to wi-fi in two operating systems, these are Windows 7 and Windows 10:

Windows 7

Video instruction

1.

2. Sultan

3. Check the box next to " Connect automatically" and press
"Connection".

4. Specify " Security KeyOK".

5.

Windows 10

Video instruction

1. In the lower right corner of the desktop, find the wireless network (wi-fi) icon and click on it with the left mouse button.

2. A window pops up with a list of available wireless networks. Select a wireless network, in my case it is the network " Sultanova"(You select the network whose name was given at ).

3. Check the box next to " Connect automatically" and press
"Connect".

4. Specify " Security Key"This is the wireless network password that you specified when . After you have specified the key, click " Further".

5. We wait perhaps a couple of seconds and you are connected to your wireless network.


Model KEENETIC OMNI II production Chinese company ZyXEL is well suited for home use when connecting equipment to IPTV or the Internet. The device can be installed on the wall or in any convenient place. The product is equipped with 2 non-removable directional antennas. This router will become a reliable assistant for organizing a network. The review discusses its characteristics and setup steps.

2 antennas guarantee excellent network signal strength

  • Transfer up to 300 Mbit/s;
  • Ethernet support;
  • the ability to connect a flash card, 3G modem and other devices via a USB host;
  • 4 LAN ports;
  • black body (gloss);
  • IPTV;
  • encryption WPA2, WEP, WPA;
  • dimensions 11*14*3 cm;
  • weight 200 grams.
  • The kit includes a router with antennas, power supply, connecting cable, warranty and instructions.

Connection

ZYXEL KEENETIC OMNI 2 must first be connected to network card. The wire is connected to the computer at one end, and to the device port at the other. It is also important to connect the provider’s wire to the WAN connector of the router and only then connect the device to power.

The “Activity”, “Power on” indicators and the port number through which it “contacts” with the PC will light up on the device.

Internet setup

The network is configured here in convenient web interface. You will get there if you enter 192.168.1.1 in your browser. The system will prompt you to enter pass/login, you can find them on the bottom cover of the router. Experts recommend immediately changing the factory settings to your own. This is done in the “Users” section of the “System” section (you must enter the password twice).

Setting up PPPoE (for TTK, Dom.ru, Rostelecom)

In the bottom menu, select the globe icon and go to “Connections”, selecting the required configuration. Next, set the Broadband connection to “Description” and open “Ethernet Connections”. In this tab, check the boxes next to “Use to connect to the network” and “Use WAN connector”.

There is no need to change the MAC address, but it is important to set the IP address parameter to the “No IP address” position.

A new connection is added in the PPPoE/VPN item. The procedure here is as follows:

  • Enter login/pass (issued by your provider);
  • leave “Service Name” and “Description” empty;
  • authentication - auto;
  • type PPPoE.

If you did everything correctly, save the settings and enjoy the Internet.

L2TP setup

The setup for L2TP (Beeline) is carried out in the same way as the previous instructions:

  1. In the interface, select “Internet Connection”, “Add Connection”;
  2. Select L2TP type;
  3. Enter tp.internet.beeline.ru in the “Server Address”;
  4. Enter “Login” and “Pass”;
  5. Save your changes.

Wi-Fi setup

As written above, the router is capable of quickly transmitting information via Wi-Fi. So, go to the “Access Point” interface and do the following:

  • Channel - auto;
  • ssid name - come up with a name for the network;
  • key - create a strong password;
  • power 100%;
  • wpa2-psk protection.

The Zyxel company has decided to update all its Keenetic series routers, the time has come to Zyxel OMNI. The second version of OMNI essentially did not differ much from the first; the main differences are in appearance- 3dBi antennas are now located on the side. The filling uses the same processor MT7620N 580 MHz with 64 MB SDRAM operational memory, only the Fn button (on the side) was added. It allows you to safely remove USB devices from the router, if desired, the functionality of this button can be changed. Rear 4 LAN port and 1 WAN at 100 Mbit/s, one USB connector on the side that supports work with 3G/4G modems and USB media (flash drives, external USB hard disks) with the ability to download torrents on them and make them available to other network devices. The wireless network has not been improved, the same Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz with a maximum speed of 300 Mbit/s.

Content:

In order to configure the Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II, connect one end network cable(it comes included) to any LAN port router (they yellow color), the other end into a computer or laptop. In blue WAN port connect the provider cable. Connect the router to 220 V power and turn on the button on the back. On your computer, check what is set automatic retrieval of network settings . Open any browser (IE, Chrome, Opera Mazilla, etc.) and the web interface of the router should open. If this does not happen in the address bar of the browser, enter 192.168.1.1 .

Quick setup of Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II.

The first window that will be available to you when setting up the router for the first time or after resetting it to factory settings is the choice: perform a quick setup or go to the web configurator. Click "Quick Setup".

The Internet center will report that the provider's cable is connected to the WAN port or that a 3G/4G modem is connected. IN in this example The provider cable will be connected.

Select your city or region from the list.

Then write the username and password specified in the agreement with the provider.

Once the router has access to the Internet, it will prompt you to update the firmware. There is no choice here, just click "Update". Within a few minutes, the router will download the firmware, install it and reboot. If such a window does not appear, it means you already have installed latest version BY.

The next step will ask you to enable Yandex.DNS.

Then a window will open with general information Internet connection. To continue configuration, select "Web Configurator".

Setting up the Internet manually.

When you first access the web configurator, you will be asked to create a password for the web interface. I recommend using complex password, at least eight characters using numbers, letters and special words. characters (!:%"№). Do not confuse this password with the password for the Wi-Fi network.

Now you need to log in, enter login admin and the password you created.


Will open System Monitor, which reflects basic information about the status of Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II.

Now you can start setting up the Internet, to do this, open the “Internet” menu, then select the tab with the connection protocol used, most often “PPPoE/VPN”. Click the "Add connection" button.

After this, you need to select the appropriate protocol and fill in the fields, for example for Beeline :

Description- enter a custom name,
Type (protocol)- L2TP
Username- indicate the data from the contract with the provider
Password- enter the password specified in the agreement.
Server address- tp.internet.beeline.ru

For Rostelecom:

Description- arbitrary name
Type (protocol)- PPPoE
Username- use from the agreement with the provider
Password- information in the agreement with the provider

Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II firmware update.

Video review of the Zyxel firmware update.

1) When quick setup router;

2) Via the web interface;

3) Manually.

Since the first method was discussed earlier, let’s move on to the second. It is convenient because it requires a minimum of effort, but it is necessary that your router has access to the Internet.

Update the firmware via the web interface.

Go to the web interface, open the "System" menu, select the "Update" tab. Specify all the components you want to update (you can leave everything as default).

At the very bottom, click the "Update" button. Within a few minutes, your router will download and install the firmware and then reboot.

Update the firmware manually.

This method is convenient because it does not require connecting the router to the Internet. You download the firmware file from any place convenient for you, then slip it into the router. First of all, look at what firmware version you have installed; to do this, in the System Monitor menu, look at the line “NDMS Version”.

Go to the official Zyxel website and see what firmware version they have posted.

If you see that there is more recent firmware on the site, download and unzip the archive. On the router's web interface, go to the "System" menu, open the "Files" tab, click on "firmware", in the window that opens, click "Select file", specify the path to the unzipped file and click the "Replace" button.

When asked if you really want to replace, click "OK".

In a few seconds you will receive the installed updated version firmware.

Setting up Wi-Fi.

Initially, the wireless network on the router is already configured and the network name and password are indicated on the router sticker.

But if you are not satisfied with the name or password, it is easy to change it. To do this, on the web interface, open the “Wi-Fi Network” menu, the “2.4 GHz Access Point” tab. Here you can specify a different Wi-Fi network name and password. I recommend using a complex password, at least eight characters using lower and upper case letters, numbers and special characters. signs (!"№;). You can also change channel . I recommend not changing the remaining parameters.

USB connector capabilities.

Unlike his little brother Zyxel Keenetic 4G III, Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II can work not only with 3G/4G modems, but also with USB media ( USB flash drives, external hard disks), in particular downloading torrents, organizing access to the media over the network, including for TVs.

To download a torrent, connect the USB drive to the router, go to the web interface, open the "Applications" menu and select the "Swap file" tab. The fact is that due to the weakness of the hardware, it is necessary to use the resources of the USB drive, otherwise downloading torrents will not be possible. Check the "Use swap file" box, specify the USB drive below and specify the size, it is recommended to use 256 MB. Click the "Apply" button.

Then select the "BitTorrent Client" tab and check the "Enable" checkbox, in the "Directory for storing files" field, click the ellipsis button and select the media. Click "Apply".

As a result, the "Manage Downloads" button should be active, click it. After entering your login and password from web interface A window will open in which you can add torrents, delete and control the download process. Another way to get into download management is to enter the address in the browser window 192.168.1.1:8090 .

To add a download, click the folder button with an arrow, in the window that opens, click “Select file” and specify the path to the torrent file. After that, click "Ok".

As a result, you will see the torrent download process.

To access a USB drive from Windows computer, press the key combination "Win" + "R" and enter //192.168.1.1 or connect with a network drive .

To be able to view downloaded files on your TV, go to the “Applications” tab on the router’s web interface DLNA Server", check the "Enable" box and specify a directory accessible via DLNA. It should be noted that not all TVs support the DLNA protocol.

Video review and setup of Zyxel Keenetic OMNI II.

Which was provided to me by Rostelecom. In short: the router was so weak Wi-Fi signal, that in the end I got tired of it and decided to buy a replacement. Readers of the site responded to the call and actively gave in the comments good advice when choosing a new router.

Not as easy to buy as it seems

In theory, the process for me should have ended at the following point: choose a model, compare prices on Yandex.Market and order. But in practice this resulted in a little story. After reading your comments, I settled on the Zyxel Keenetic Lite III model. It seemed to me the best price/quality ratio.

In Krasnodar, this model is sold cheapest in Eldorado, according to Yandex.Market. I looked at the availability of the model on the website and went to buy it. Surprises awaited me in the store: firstly, the retail price was higher, and secondly, this model was not available in the central store. To the question: “What if I order online with pickup?” I was given the answer: “They will deliver from a remote warehouse, but within a couple of days.” Clowns.

I began to study the models that were available at Eldorado. The Zyxel Keenetic Omni 2 model attracted attention.

I studied the description of the model and realized that its main difference is the ability to connect a hard drive to the router and download torrents onto it. At the same time, Omni II copes with 3G/LTE modems. The irony of fate is that Yandex.Market revealed that the most cheap price(2350 rubles) in Svyaznoy, and most of these routers are in the branch near our house. Okay, let's go home anyway. I come to my Svyaznoy and they tell me: “The price is 2490 rubles.”

“These are bugs,” I thought. I went to the bench (it happened in mall) — ordered via phone with pickup from this Svyaznoy. At the same time, he indicated a promotional code, which he found on Google in a couple of seconds. The price came out - 2261 instead of 2490! I came and paid. 229 rubles are not lying around on the road. :)

Setting up the router and first impressions

Setting up the router was not difficult. Zyxel website has everything possible instructions in Russian. The only point that caused difficulty was connecting IPTV from Rostelecom so that the TV would not conflict with the Internet. But after carefully re-reading the instructions, I realized where I had put an extra tick.

This is my first time encountering Zyxel. Usually we came across all kinds of DLink and TP-Link or Asus. At first glance, I liked the update system: the user consciously chooses which modules to install and which to update.

For example, to connect a screw formatted in HFS+, I had to install the module: “ File system HFS+", and for torrent operation - "BitTorrent client Transmission".

After 5 minutes, the router independently downloaded the movie from the tracker. Convenient, damn it.

Why did I choose this router?

Thanks largely to the recommendations of readers, I paid attention to the company ZyXEL. It turned out that this is a Taiwanese company whose name is pronounced “Zyksel” (for some reason my friends read “Zyuksel”). Software is being developed in Russia.

I liked that the company has a rich line of routers. And the statement that their routers do not reduce speed (unlike competitors) was frankly captivating. Unfortunately, in practice it is not yet possible to prove this to the router, but most likely it’s a matter of Rostelecom (I sent them a request). My tariff is 50 megabits/s, but the Internet speed test shows no more than 22-23 megabits.

In fact, the Zyxel Keenetic Lite III model would have been enough for me, but here, for a small additional payment, I was forced to get USB-related functionality. I wasn't upset. :)

And most importantly, the presence of two antennas had a positive effect on the signal level. Even through the walls of the apartment the signal level does not drop!

Stable internet everyone! ;)