Introducing the Zyxel Device
Overview
The Zyxel Device refers to the models listed in the tables.
• DX3300-T0
• DX3301-T0
• DX3300-T1
• DX5401-B0
• DX5401-B1
• EX3300-T0
• EX3301-T0
• EX3300-T1
• EX3500-T0
• EX3501-T0
• EX3600-T0
• EX5401-B0
• EX5401-B1
• EX5600-T1
• EX5601-T0
• EX5601-T1
• EX7501-B0
• EX7710-B0
• PX3321-T1
• PX3321-T3
• PX5301-T0
• PX5302-00
DX Series
The DX Series are DSL routers, which provide Internet access over telephone lines.
The following table describes the feature differences of the DX Series by model. For more details about the ports panel, please refer from DX3300-T0 and DX3301-T0 to DX5401-B0 and DX5401-B1.
DX3300-T0 | DX3300-T1 | DX3301-T0 | DX5401-B0 | DX5401-B1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Standard | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
Port Control Protocol | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Advanced Broadband | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Parental Control Schedule | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Parental Control URL Filter | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Home Security URL filter | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Operation Mode | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
MPro Mesh Extender Support | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Backup WAN | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO |
Uplink Port | DSL | DSL | DSL | DSL 1G Ethernet (SFP) | DSL 1G Ethernet (SFP) |
USB Port for Cellular Backup, File Sharing and Media Server | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Phone Port (VoIP) | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
Wall Mount | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES |
App Management | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | MPro Mesh | MPro Mesh |
EX Series
The EX Series are Ethernet gateways and routers that provide Internet access through the Ethernet WAN port or an SFP port.
The following table describes the feature differences of the EX Series by model. For more details about the ports panel, please refer from EX3300-T0 and EX3301-T0 to EX7501-B0.
EX3300-T0 | EX3300-T1 | EX3301-T0 | ex3500-t0 | ex3501-t0 | EX3600-T0 | EX5401-B0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Standard | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
Port Control Protocol | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Advanced Broadband | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Parental Control Schedule | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Parental Control URL Filter | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Home Security URL filter | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Operation Mode | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO |
MPro Mesh Extender Support | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Backup WAN | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Uplink Port | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet 1G PON (SFP) |
USB Port for Cellular Backup, File Sharing and Media Server | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Phone Port (VoIP) | NO | NO | YES | NO | YES | NO | YES |
Wall Mount | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES |
App Management | Zyxel One | MPro Mesh | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | MPro Mesh |
EX5401-B1 | EX5600-T1 | EX5601-T0 | EX5601-T1 | EX7501-B0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Standard | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
Port Control Protocol | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Advanced Broadband | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Parental Control Schedule | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Parental Control URL Filter | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Home Security URL filter | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Operation Mode | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
MPro Mesh Extender Support | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Backup WAN | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Uplink Port | Ethernet 1G PON (SFP) | Ethernet | Ethernet 1G Ethernet (SFP) 2.5G GPON (SFP) | Ethernet | Ethernet |
USB Port for Cellular Backup, File Sharing and Media Server | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Phone Port (VoIP) | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES |
Wall Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
App Management | MPro Mesh | MPro Mesh | Zyxel One | Zyxel One | Zyxel One |
EX7710-B0 | |
|---|---|
Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Standard | YES |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz |
Port Control Protocol | NO |
Advanced Broadband | NO |
Parental Control Schedule | YES |
Parental Control URL Filter | NO |
Home Security URL filter | NO |
Telnet | YES |
Operation Mode | NO |
MPro Mesh Extender Support | YES |
Backup WAN | NO |
Uplink Port | NO |
USB Port for Cellular Backup, File Sharing and Media Server | USB 3.0 |
DSL Port | NO |
Phone Port (VoIP) | NO |
Wall Mount | NO |
App Management | MPro Mesh |
PX Series
The PX Series are PON (Passive Optical Network) routers that connect to the Internet through a fiber cable.
The following table describes the feature differences of the PX Series by model. For more details about the ports panel, please refer to PX3321-T1, PX5301-T0 and PX5302-00.
px3321-t1 | px3321-t3 | px5301-t0 | PX5302-00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Standard | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
Port Control Protocol | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Advanced Broadband | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Parental Control Schedule | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Parental Control URL Filter | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Home Security URL filter | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Operation Mode | NO | NO | NO | NO |
MPro Mesh Extender Support | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Backup WAN | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Uplink Port | 2.5G PON (SC-APC) | 2.5G PON (SC-APC) | 2.5G PON (SC-APC) | 2.5G PON (SC-APC) |
USB Port for Cellular Backup, File Sharing and Media Server | USB 2.0 | NO | USB 2.0 | NO |
Phone Port (VoIP) | YES | YES | YES | YES |
LAN Ports | 4 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps | 4 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps | LAN1 to LAN3 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps LAN4 2.5 Gbps | LAN1 and LAN2 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps LAN3 2.5Gbps |
Wall Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES |
App Management | MPro Mesh | MPro Mesh | MPro Mesh | MPro Mesh |
Example Applications
This section shows the few examples of using the Zyxel Device in various network environments.
Connect the WAN port to the Internet. Connect computers to the Zyxel Device’s LAN ports, or wirelessly, and access the Internet simultaneously.
Zyxel Device’s Internet Access Application
In the figure above, you can also configure Firewall on the Zyxel Device for secure Internet access. When the Firewall is on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is blocked by default unless it is initiated from your network. This means that probes from the outside to your network are not allowed, but you can safely browse the Internet and download files.
WAN Priority
The WAN connection priority is as follows:
1 PON WAN
2 SFP
3 Ethernet WAN
4 DSL
Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Check Overview to see if your Zyxel Device supports dual-band Wi-Fi.When Wi-Fi is enabled on the Zyxel Device, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant clients, such as notebooks, tablets, and smartphones can wirelessly connect to the Zyxel Device to access network resources.
With dual-band, the Zyxel Device is a gateway that can use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks at the same time. IOT devices and other low-bandwidth clients could use the 2.4 GHz band for basic connectivity, while the 5 GHz band handles time-sensitive traffic such as high-definition video, music, and gaming.
The Zyxel Device supports Wi-Fi 6 that is most suitable in areas with a high concentration of users.
The Zyxel Devices support backward compatibility with older Wi-Fi standards, ensuring seamless connectivity with previous-generation devices.
Dual-Band Application
You can leverage concurrent tri-band connectivity across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. This allows IoT devices and various clients to simultaneously maintain connections for basic tasks with 2.4 GHz. At the same time, 5 GHz and 6 GHz handle time-sensitive traffic, and high-bandwidth applications like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
Without Multi-Link Operation
Multi-Link Operation Example
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet supports network speeds of 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps. Not all Multi-Gigabit ports support all speeds. See Ports Panel for the speeds your Zyxel Device supports.
Some network devices, such as gaming computers, servers, NAS devices, or access points, support 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps connectivity. The Multi-Gigabit Ethernet technology enables the Zyxel Device to automatically detect and adjust to the required speed of the connected network device. A non-Multi-Gigabit 10G port would connect to a 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps device at just 1 Gbps.
Actual speeds also depend on the type of Ethernet cable used. See Ethernet Cable Types for the correct Ethernet cable type.
Multi-Gigabit Application
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding speed.
cable | transmission speed | maximum distance | bandwidth capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
Category 5 | 100M | 100 m | 100 MHz |
Category 5e | 1G, 2.5G, or 5G | 100 m | 100 MHz |
Category 6 | 5G or 10G | 100 m or 55 m | 250 MHz |
Category 6a | 10G | 100 m | 500 MHz |
Category 7 | 10G | 100 m | 600 MHz |
VoIP Applications
The Zyxel Device’s VoIP function allows you to register up to eight SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) accounts and use the Zyxel Device to make and receive VoIP telephone calls. The Zyxel Device sends your call to a VoIP service provider’s SIP server which forwards the calls to either VoIP or PSTN phones.
VoIP Application
Zyxel Device’s USB Support
The USB port of the Zyxel Device is used for cellular WAN backup, file-sharing, and media server.
Cellular WAN Backup
Connect a supported cellular USB dongle with an active SIM card to the USB port. This adds a second WAN interface and allows the Zyxel Device to wirelessly access the Internet via a cellular network. The cellular WAN connection is a backup in case the DSL, Ethernet, or Fiber connection fails.
To set up a cellular connection, click Network > Broadband > Cellular Backup.
To update the supported cellular USB dongle list, download the latest WWAN package from the Zyxel website and upload it to the Zyxel Device using the Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade screen.
Internet Access Application: Cellular WAN 
File Sharing
Use the built-in USB 3.0 port to share files on a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive (A).
USB File Sharing Application
Media Server
You can also use the Zyxel Device as a media server. This lets anyone on your network play video, music, and photos from a USB device (A) connected to the Zyxel Device’s USB port (without having to copy them to another computer).
USB Media Server Application
Ways to Manage the Zyxel Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the Zyxel Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for management of the Zyxel Device using a (supported) web browser.
• Secure Shell (SSH), Telnet. SSH is for technical support and troubleshooting use only.
• App. Download the app to manage your Zyxel Device using a mobile device. Refer to the Comparison table in Overview or the Quick Start Guide to find out which app is supported for your Zyxel Device.
• MPro Mesh app. Download the Mpro Mesh app from Google Play or Apple Store to manage the Zyxel Device using a smartphone or tablet. To view Mpro Mesh app tutorials, please go to
https://service-provider.zyxel.com/app-help/MProMesh/
https://service-provider.zyxel.com/app-help/MProMesh/
• Zyxel One app. Download the Zyxel One app from Google Play or Apple Store to manage the Zyxel Device using a smartphone or tablet. To view Zyxel One app tutorials, please go to
https://service-provider.zyxel.com/app-help/ZyxelOne/FLA/LAN
https://service-provider.zyxel.com/app-help/ZyxelOne/FLA/LAN
Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device
Do the following things regularly to make the Zyxel Device more secure and to manage the Zyxel Device more effectively.
• Change the Wi-Fi and Web Configurator passwords. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers, letters, and special characters.
• Write down the passwords and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the Zyxel Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Zyxel Device. You could simply restore your last configuration.