ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Contents Accessing the Device ..................3 Setup section ....................4 Wizard ....................4 Internet Setup..................9 2.2.1 Configuration for multi-device with dynamic IP ..... 9 2.2.2 Configuration for multi-device with static IP......11 2.2.3 Configuration for standalone device with dynamic IP ..13 2.2.4...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Accessing the Device The following is the detailed description of accessing the device for the first time. Step 1 Open your browser and enter this address: http://192.168.1.1:8000. Step 2 The Login page shown in the following figure appears. Enter the password and click Login.
Wizard The H108N V2.1 is customized with the configuration for your internet provider (check the operator logo printed on the case of the router). In this way you don’t have to worry because it should work automatically.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual properties of your Internet connection is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). For example, your ISP should inform you whether you are connected to the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address, or the protocol, such as PPPoA or PPPoE, that you use to communicate over the Internet.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual There are 4 steps to configure the device. Click Next to continue. Step 1 Set the time and date in this page. After setting, click Next. Step 2 Configure the Internet connection in this page.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual (B) If the internet service you subscribed is Static IP or Dynamic IP, choose the Protocol as following figure appears (this will match to the MER+LLC protocol). The page shown in the following figure appears. For Static IP enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Primary DNS Server provided by your ISP.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual (C) If the protocol is set to be Bridge, the page shown in the following figure appears. Click Next. The page shown in the following page appears. Step 3 Configure the wireless network. Enter the information and click Next.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings. Note: In each step of the Wizard page, you can click Back to review or modify the previous settings. Click Cancel to exit the wizard page. Internet Setup 2.2.1...
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual With dynamic addressing, the router will get the IP address required to access Internet dynamically, each time you connect, during the time that the connection remains active. The next time you log in, you will be assigned a different IP address.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Here is the WAN configuration to set in Setup->Internet Setup for the WAN1 connection ("connectivity default"): VPI and VCI each: 8/32 Service Category (QoS): UBR without PCR Connection Type: PPPoE Encapsulation mode: LLC ...
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Here is the WAN configuration to set in Setup->Internet Setup for the WAN1 connection ("connectivity default"): VPI and VCI each: 8/32 Service Category (QoS): UBR without PCR Page 12 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Connection Type: IPoA (also called static, RFC 2684, formerly 1483) Encapsulation mode: LLC WAN IP address: provided by your operator WAN subnet mask: provided by your operator Default gateway: provided by your operator ...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Here is the WAN configuration to set in Setup->Internet Setup for the WAN1 connection ("connectivity default"): VPI and VCI each: 8/32 Service Category (QoS): UBR without PCR Connection Type: bridging Encapsulation mode: LLC ...
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual This configuration can be set on Setup->Internet Setup: Here is the WAN configuration to set in Setup->Internet Setup for the WAN1 connection ("connectivity default"): Page 15 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
2.2.6 Generic Configuration The H108N V2.1 is customized with the configuration for your internet provider (check the operator logo printed on the case of the router). In this way you don’t have to worry because it should work automatically.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual However, you can access and modify manually the configuration in the section Setup > Internet Setup. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page, you can configure the WAN interface of the device.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters in the previous page. Description Field VPI: The virtual path between two points in an ATM network and its valid value is from 0 to 255. PVC Settings VCI: The virtual channel between two points in an ATM network, ranging from 32 to 65535 (0 to 31 is reserved for local management of ATM traffic).
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(DSLAMs), or even allow you to have more than one public IP address. All routing functions of the H108N are turned off just for this “pure bridging mode”, so NAT is not possible here. If your internet provider requires a PPPoE session, but you want to configure the router in “bridging mode”, you will need to establish the...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Click Apply to make the settings take effect and the page is shown as the following figure appears. Wireless This section describes the wireless LAN and basic configuration. A wireless LAN can be as simple as two computers with wireless LAN cards communicating in a...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 2.3.1 Wireless Basics In the Wireless page, click Wireless Basic. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page, you can configure the parameters of wireless LAN clients that may connect to the device.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Description Field Select Visible to allow your network to be detected by your computer or any other computer. Select Invisible Visibility Status and it will be harder to connect to your network because the SSID name is not broadcasted.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual There is a QRcode square on the right of the page. This QRcode can help your cell phone connect to the wireless network of H108V automatically. It can also help you to note down / recover your Wi-Fi’s password if you forgot it.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters in this page. Description Field Configure the wireless encryption mode. You can choose None, WEP, Auto (WPA or WPA2), WPA 2 Only or WPA Only. Security Mode Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Description Field WPA2 Mixed is the collection of WPA and WPA2 encryption modes. The wireless client establishes the connection between the modem through WPA or WPA2. Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data encryption.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description Choose the WEP key length. You can Choose WEP Key Length 64-bit or 128-bit. Choose the index of WEP Key. You can choose Choose WEP Key Key 1, 2, 3 or 4.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Field Description There are 2 authentications in WEP encryption. Open and Share key. Both authentications Authentication support WEP encryption. But the message header is different in wireless broadcast. Local Network You can configure the LAN IP address according to the actual application. The preset IP address is 192.168.1.1.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Description Field Enter the IP address of LAN interface. It is recommended to use an address from a block that is reserved for private use (192.168.1.1- Router IP Address 192.168.255.254). The IP address available in the DHCP IP address pool changes automatically if you change the IP address of the device.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Click Apply to save the settings. The DHCP Client Class List section shown in the following figure appears. Page 30 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Click Add to add DHCP client class (optional). The page shown in the following figure appears. You can assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses. The following page shows the DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST.
“Internet Setup” checking IPv6 too. This way you enable IPv6 on both sides and you are able to browse “pure-IPv6” web sites in a standard way. All these IPv6 options are enabled by default in the router ZTE H108N V2.1. Note: Windows has a built-in feature called “Teredo”.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Note: Starting at Windows 8 the network is automatically tested so that if IPv6 works correctly then Windows will choose “pure-IPv6” network. Otherwise when it detects some problems, it will fall back to the old Teredo for your convenience.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description The address through which your PCs access the IPv6 Interface router (equivalent to 192.168.1.1). Here it’s default Address fe80::1 which is standard local link gateway.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Time and Date The router will automatically sync with Movistar time server. To change this choose Setup > Time and Date. The page shown in the following figure appears. In the Time and Date page, you can configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Logout Choose Setup > Logout. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page, you can log out of the configuration page. Please close your browser window or tab for increased security. Page 36...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Advanced section This section includes advanced features for network management, security and administrative tools to manage the device. You can view status and other information used to examine performance and troubleshoot. Advanced Wireless This function is used to modify the standard 802.11g wireless radio settings. It is suggested not to change the defaults, as incorrect settings may reduce the performance of your wireless radio.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.1.1 Advanced Settings Select Advance Settings. The page shown in the following figure appears. Page 38 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same wireless network name in order to communicate on the network. If you decide to change the wireless network name from the default setting, enter your new wireless network name in this field.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.1.2 MAC Filtering Select MAC Filtering. The page shown in the following figure appears. Choose Enable Access Control Mode, and then click Add to add a MAC Address as shown in the following figure. You can get the MAC address of your connected devices in the “local network”...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.1.3 Security Settings Select Security Settings. The page shown in the following figure appears. Select the SSID that you want to configure from the drop-down list. Select the encryption type from the Security Mode drop-down list. You can select None, WEP, AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA Only or WPA2 Only.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.1.4 WPS Settings The WPS helps your computer PC to connect easily to the WIFI network using a small PIN number or without password at all with the push of a button. By default, the router brings WPS in “enrollee mode” and the WPS led turned on.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters of this page. Field Description To enable WPS function and be able to set the Enabled following settings. SSID The name of your wireless network. Select the mode either Registar or Enrollee.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Field Description When a router is in Registar mode, the client should be in Enrollee mode, and vice versa. Keep reading for more info on “Registrar” mode. When Configured state is selected, wireless parameters (for example, the encryption password) Configuration are provided by the CPE in WPS negotiation.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Field Description Press the button to generate a PIN number that the Generate PIN client PC must know. Because PIN testing can be attacked, only 10 attempts are allowed. PIN Station Press the button to connect the station with the pin.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual The following table describes the parameters. Field Description Enable SAMBA Select the check box to enable this service Enter the name of your home network (LAN). Workgroup Default by windows is “Workgroup” and all computers are placed inside.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Port opening The following section explains the difference between “uPnP”, port forwarding and port filtering. The first two are used mainly for a NAT scenario, while the latter is used normally when NO-NAT takes place.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.3.2 Port forwarding You can open manually the ports in the router. It is necessary that your device (computer, videogame, etc) has a static/fixed IP address. Please note: the (possibly empty) list of forwarded ports that you will find is NOT synced with the “easy configuration user portal“.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual There is a list of pre-selected services that you can select easily (Kazaa, Quake, MSN, Yahoo messenger, FTP, etc). Otherwise you can write your own service name and specify the desired ports. Please make sure you select the proper WAN connection where the port will be open (probably 8/32).
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual 3.3.3 Port filtering When there is no private NAT in your network because all your computers have public IP, like it may happen with IPv6, then there is no need to “port forwarding”. Instead you should allow the incoming traffic passing through the router, by the “port filtering”...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Other options This guide describes the most used functions in a user-friendly way. Please refer to the full guide for all available options. Page 51 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Management section In the main interface, click Management tab to enter the Management menu as shown in the following figure. Global IPv6 Choose MANAGEMENT > Global IPv6. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page you can enable or disable IPv6 function.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual System Management Choose MANAGEMENT > System Management. The page shown in the following figure appears. In this page, you can reboot device, back up the current settings to a file, update settings from the file saved previously and restore the factory defaults.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Click Browse to select the configuration file of device Update setting and then click Update Settings to begin updating the device configuration. Restore Default Click this button to reset the device to default settings. Setting...
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Note: The H108N V.2.1 has built-in a dual bank memory. After the reboot the “Internet LED” will blink green/red for some minutes while it upgrades the secondary bank. It is recommended to wait until finished.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Hardware notice The H108N V2.1 supports multiple line modes. With four 10/100 base-T Ethernet interfaces at the user end, the device provides high-speed ADSL broadband connection to the Internet or Intranet for high-end users like net bars and office users.
ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Do not connect this device to a PC or electronic product unless instructed by our customer engineer or your broadband provider. Wrong connection may cause power or fire risk. Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support.
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ZTE H108N V.2.1 Configuration manual Telnet CLI System status display PPP session PAP and CHAP IP filter IP QoS Remote access control Line connection status test Remote management (telnet and HTTP) Backup and restoration of configuration file ...
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