ZyXEL Communications P-2900-4HB User Manual

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator

P-2900-4HB User’s Guide

Following table lists the menu screens. 

It is highly recommended that you periodically change the password for accessing 
the ZyXEL Device. If you didn’t change the default one after you logged in or you 

Table 2   Web Configurator Screens Summary

Status

System Status

Use this screen to view firmware and system related 
information. 

CableModem 
Status

Use this screen to view information about the cable 
modem, upstream and downstream channels.

MTA Status

Use this screen to view information about MTA and 
status about the VoIP ports.

Advanced Setup
Password

Use this screen to change your password.

LAN

LAN Setup

Use this screen to configure LAN DHCP and TCP/IP 
settings.

Static DHCP

Use this screen to configure static DHCP settings.

NAT

Use this screen to enable or disable Network Address 
Translation (NAT). You can also use this screen to 
configure rules the ZyXEL Device uses to convert 
between private to public IP addresses.

Dynamic DNS

Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.

Static IP

Use this screen to configure up to three static WAN IP 
addresses and RIP settings. Configure a static IP 
address only if your cable service provider gave you 
the information. See 

 for a 

configuration example.

Remote 
Management

Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) 
and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet/
FTP/Web to manage the ZyXEL Device.

Logs

Log Settings

Use this screen to change your ZyXEL Device’s log 
settings.

View Log

Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that 
you selected.

Maintenance

DHCP Table

This screen lists the DHCP clients connected to the 
ZyXEL Device.

Diagnostic

These screen displays information to help you identify 
problems with the ZyXEL Device general connection.

Logout

Click this to exit the Web Configurator.