ZyXEL Communications Corporation EMG2926Q10A Manuel D’Utilisation

EMG2926-Q10A User’s Guide

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your EMG2926-Q10A. First, the term 
“mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.

• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for 

editing EMG2926-Q10A features. 

• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your EMG2926-Q10A, or simply how the EMG2926-

Q10A is being used in the network. 

This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:

• Easy Mode: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to 

for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who 
just want to use the device.

• Expert Mode: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the 

EMG2926-Q10A. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide 

 discusses the screens in this mode.

This refers to the operating mode of the EMG2926-Q10A, which can act as a:

• Router: This is the default device mode of the EMG2926-Q10A. Use this mode to connect the 

local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to 

 to view the 

Status screen in this mode.

• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to 

connect to the EMG2926-Q10A wirelessly. Go to 

 to view the Status 

screen in this mode.

For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your EMG2926-Q10A, refer to 

The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only. 

Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.

When changing to another mode, the IP address of the EMG2926-Q10A changes. The running 
applications and services of the network devices connected to the EMG2926-Q10A can be 
interrupted.