Quite a mouthful.
So I recently bought this router and was quite impressed with its performance and features coming in great value considering I only paid R850 for it.(Pricing will defer considerable, so keep this as a approximate only)
The major issue I experienced was setting up this router. I recently upgraded my line from ADSL to VDSL. There was absolutely no documented settings and the support from ZTE's site was horrendous. (it redirects you to their enterprise website for support, which doesn't even have the correct images next to the devices). The router manual didn't even come with its default password or IP address...and of course no settings. The box has an illustration of a compact disc, but alas, no disc, so be warned. (not a deal breaker though)
So after talking with the supplier I finally got some settings that worked for ADSL and later VDSL, I would like to share this info in case someone else comes across this router and wishes to try it out.
Default manufacturer's login details:
IP : 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password : admin
Easy enough, I used cmd and tried a few variations before getting in.
General dsl settings: (Found under the "Internet" tab)
Click on "Create New Item"
ADSL Settings:
VDSL Settings:
Enter a name for the connection, any will do, then enter your ISP's username and password in the appropriate yellow marked boxes. This applies to both ADSL and VDSL lines.
Click "Apply" to save the settings.
Note: Don't remove any of the other items predefined on the router, this will break the connection for some reason and it wouldn't connect.
Quite a minor guide, but I hope someone will find this useful in the future.
PS. Remember to use the filter that came with this router, as it is designed specifically for VDSL frequencies but it is backwards compatible with ADSL.
So I recently bought this router and was quite impressed with its performance and features coming in great value considering I only paid R850 for it.(Pricing will defer considerable, so keep this as a approximate only)
The major issue I experienced was setting up this router. I recently upgraded my line from ADSL to VDSL. There was absolutely no documented settings and the support from ZTE's site was horrendous. (it redirects you to their enterprise website for support, which doesn't even have the correct images next to the devices). The router manual didn't even come with its default password or IP address...and of course no settings. The box has an illustration of a compact disc, but alas, no disc, so be warned. (not a deal breaker though)
So after talking with the supplier I finally got some settings that worked for ADSL and later VDSL, I would like to share this info in case someone else comes across this router and wishes to try it out.
Default manufacturer's login details:
IP : 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password : admin
Easy enough, I used cmd and tried a few variations before getting in.
General dsl settings: (Found under the "Internet" tab)
Click on "Create New Item"
ADSL Settings:
VDSL Settings:
Enter a name for the connection, any will do, then enter your ISP's username and password in the appropriate yellow marked boxes. This applies to both ADSL and VDSL lines.
Click "Apply" to save the settings.
Note: Don't remove any of the other items predefined on the router, this will break the connection for some reason and it wouldn't connect.
Quite a minor guide, but I hope someone will find this useful in the future.
PS. Remember to use the filter that came with this router, as it is designed specifically for VDSL frequencies but it is backwards compatible with ADSL.
