Zyxel DX3301

Our all-round Wi-F 6 (ax) Gigabit-capable router

We use this router for most small business offices and small comms racks for up to 1 Gbps FTTP; rack-mount alternative available if requested. Also ideal for home office scenario. Datasheet and usermanual are attached below.

• Supports both SoGEA (copper lines; RJ11) and FTTP (pure fibre) via WAN Ethernet port
• Supports 5G and 4G via USB modem port (dongle required); can run as failover mode.
• Full Wi-Fi 6 1.2 Gbps speeds; optimized for video streaming and audio.
  • Wi-Fi 6 supports 128 devices without needing to channel-share.
  • MU-MIMO (2x2)
  • EasyMesh compliant (see https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-easymesh)
    
• Built-in VoIP ports (x2)
• 4x 1 Gbps LAN Ethernet ports
• Remote Access built-in
• Configured at UK warehouse, just plug in - works out of the box

LEDs: 1. Power | 2. Sync/FTTP WAN | 3. Internet (PPP) | 4. Ethernet LAN activity | 5. Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz | 6. Wi-Fi 5 GHz | VoIP

LED sync: Slow blinking = searching for signal | Fast blinking = synching | On = synched

LED Internet: Flashing green = IP and data flowing | Solid green = IP but no data flow | Red = unable to obtain IP

Reset: Hold in reset button for 5+ seconds until power light flashes, then release. Wait 2 minutes.

Remote login

https:// {public-static-IP-address} :8443 | Username: remoteadmin | Password: {serial-number-on-label}

Local login

https://192.168.1.1 | Username: admin| Password: {serial-number-on-label} or {Access Key}

Internet connection settings

[Menu] > Network Setting > Broadband: [ADSL | VDSL | ETHWAN] > Modify

Example of how FTTP connection looks (WAN port connected to Openreach ONT)

Example of how SoGEA connection looks (DSL port RJ11 cable connected to Openreach wall socket)

...with main tile on home screen System Info displaying the current sync rate:

...and more detailed information under System Monitor > xDSL Statistics

Need assistance?

Although the user manual is attached below, feel free to ask for assistance with configurations such as port forwarding and QoS prioritization.

: :  Admin tip: how to change mode from "router" to "bridge"

If using a more advanced router that contains a firewall, such as a Mikrotik or dedicated firewall appliance, it is recommended to put the "modem" into bridge mode and allow the advanced router/appliance to make a PPPoE connection; this brings the IP address directly onto the router/appliance.

[Menu] > Network Setting > Broadband: click the edit icon next to the connection (such as VDSL)

Change the mode from "Routing" to "Bridge", then Apply:

That's it! If your already setup your router/appliance to keeping attempting a PPPoE connection through LAN1 on the Zyxel, it should now automatically connect.