ZyXEL Communications P841C User Manual
P841C Central-Side VDSL Modem
Configuring the P841C
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Chapter 3
Configuring the P841C
This chapter shows you how to configure and maintain your P841C using the command line interface.
3.1 Additional Installation Requirements
In addition to the contents of the package, you need the following hardware and software components to configure
your device:
your device:
• A computer with a 10/100M Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
• A computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters:
• A computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters:
VT100 terminal emulation
9600 bps
No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
No flow control
3.2 Login Screen
When you turn on your P841C, it performs several internal tests as it initializes. A login screen appears with
copyright and VDSL information prompting you to enter the password, as shown in the next figure. You need a
password to configure the P841C.
copyright and VDSL information prompting you to enter the password, as shown in the next figure. You need a
password to configure the P841C.
The default password when the P841C is shipped is “1234”.
Figure 3-1 Login Screen
For your first login, enter the default password “1234”. As you enter the password, the screen displays an “*” for
each character you type. You see the P841C prompt after a successful login.
each character you type. You see the P841C prompt after a successful login.
Figure 3-2 Login Screen
If you type a wrong password, you will see the following screen.
ZyXEL(R) Prestige 841C VDSL-LT Modem Version V1.00(DH.0)b2 | 3/20/2002
Copyright (c) ZyXEL Communications Corp 2001-2002. All rights reserved.
VDSL Modem Code Version: 0x50
VDSL Mode: 10BaseS(0)
Reset VDSL Chip...
Password:
Copyright (c) ZyXEL Communications Corp 2001-2002. All rights reserved.
VDSL Modem Code Version: 0x50
VDSL Mode: 10BaseS(0)
Reset VDSL Chip...
Password:
Password: ****
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