G-1000 User’s Guide

4.2 Wizard Setup: General Setup

General Setup contains administrative and system-related information.

The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the ISP is used. While you must enter the host name (System Name) on each individual computer, the domain name can be assigned from the G-1000 via DHCP.

Figure 7 Wizard 1: General Setup

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 5 Wizard 1: General Setup

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

 

 

System Name

It is recommended you type your computer's "Computer name".

 

In Windows 95/98 click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. Click the

 

Identification tab, note the entry for the Computer Name field and enter it as the

 

System Name.

 

In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double-click

 

System. Click the Network Identification tab and then the Properties button.

 

Note the entry for the Computer name field and enter it as the System Name.

 

In Windows XP, click Start, My Computer, View system information and then

 

click the Computer Name tab. Note the entry in the Full computer name field

 

and enter it as the G-1000 System Name.

 

This name can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces are not

 

allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted.

Domain Name

This is not a required field. Leave this field blank or enter the domain name here

 

if you know it.

Next

Click Next to proceed to the next screen.

 

 

4.3 Wizard Setup: Wireless LAN

Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN.

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G-1000 specifications

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One of the main features of the ZyXEL G-1000 is its dual-band wireless capability, which supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. This allows users to connect multiple devices simultaneously without experiencing bandwidth congestion. The dual-band functionality enables smoother streaming, faster downloads, and better online gaming experiences, as users can choose the best band based on their device capabilities and distance from the router.

The G-1000 also incorporates advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, which significantly improves wireless performance compared to previous generations. Wi-Fi 6 offers enhanced data rates, improved efficiency, increased capacity for handling multiple devices, and better performance in crowded areas. This makes the ZyXEL G-1000 an ideal choice for households with numerous smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and home automation systems.

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Another notable characteristic of the G-1000 is its intuitive web interface and mobile app, which simplify network management. Users can easily monitor connected devices, set up guest networks, and modify network settings, all from a user-friendly dashboard. This level of accessibility ensures that even those with limited technical knowledge can effectively manage their home networking environment.

The ZyXEL G-1000 also boasts multiple Ethernet ports, providing the flexibility to connect wired devices for stable and high-speed connections. This is particularly advantageous for devices that require consistent bandwidth, such as gaming consoles and desktop computers.

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