This article focuses on the buttons and ports of the Zyxel Nebula FWA505, FWA510, and FWA710 devices—you’ll learn where they are located, what they are used for, and how to operate them. It covers the WiFi/WPS button, the reset button, all network ports, and available slots. You will also find instructions on how to enable WiFi, connect devices using WPS, and use other features related to the hardware controls.
Please note:The Zyxel FWA710 does not have a WPS button, and the WIFI on the device is only for accessing the device, not for Internet use, and automatically shuts down 30 minutes after startup for security purposes, requiring an Ethernet connection to re-enable WIFI or rebooting the device.
Place the Zyxel Device with the ports facing you and closer to the bottom. The two antenna ports are located on the rear panel, closer to the top of the Zyxel Device.
LABELS
DESCRIPTION
ANT1-ANT2 / Antenna INT/EXT
Install the external antennas to strengthen the cellular signal. Note: To use the external antennas, set the INT/EXT switch to EXT. Select between internal or external cellular antennas.
LAN1 LAN2 / WAN
LAN mode: Connect a computer to the LAN using an RJ45 cable. WAN mode: Connect the Zyxel device to the Internet through the WAN.
USB
The USB port of the Zyxel device is used for file sharing.
ON/OFF POWER
Connect the power adapter and press the ON/OFF button to start the Zyxel device.
WiFi / WPS
Press the WiFi/WPS button to activate the WPS connection process.
RESET
Press the RESET button to reboot or reset the Zyxel device.
Micro SIM
Insert a Micro-SIM card into the slot with the chip facing down and the beveled corner in the top-left corner.
Nebula FWA510 - Ports and Connectors
LABELS
DESCRIPTION
ANT1-ANT2 / Antenna
Install the external antennas to strengthen the cellular signal. To use the external antennas, set the INT/EXT switch to EXT.
USB
The USB port of the Zyxel device is used for file sharing.
LAN2 / WAN
LAN mode: Connect a computer to the LAN using an RJ45 cable. WAN mode: Connect the Zyxel device to the Internet through the WAN.
LAN1
Connect a computer to the LAN using an RJ45 cable.
WiFi / WPS
Press the WiFi/WPS button to activate the WPS connection process.
RESET
Press the RESET button to reboot or reset the Zyxel device.
ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF button after the power adapter is connected to start the Zyxel device.
POWER
Connect the power adapter and press the ON/OFF button to start the Zyxel device.
Micro SIM
Insert a Micro-SIM card into the slot with the chip facing down and the beveled corner in the top-left corner.
INT/EXT
Select between the internal or external cellular antennas.
Nebula FWA710 - Ports and Connectors
LABELS
DESCRIPTION
LAN (PoE)
Connect the PoE port on the PoE injector to the Zyxel device's LAN port through an Ethernet cable. Then, connect the LAN port on the PoE injector to your computer's RJ45 port through another Ethernet cable.
RESET
Press the RESET button to reboot or reset the Zyxel device.
Micro SIM
Insert a micro-SIM card into the slot with the chip facing down and the beveled corner in the top-left corner.
Nebula FWA505/FWA510/FWA710 - Reset Button
Make sure the Zyxel Device is connected to power and the POWER LED is on.
Using a thin object, press the RESET button for more than 5 seconds.
Note: If you press the RESET button for less than 5 seconds, the Zyxel Device will reboot.
Nebula FWA505/FWA510 - WiFi/WPS Button
Activating WPS You can quickly set up a secure WiFi connection between the Zyxel Device and a WPS-compatible client by adding one device at a time.
Ensure WiFi is turned on.
Press the WiFi/WPS button (see the following table), then release it.
Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device within range of the Zyxel Device (within 120 seconds).
Once the connection is successfully made, check the LED for connection status.
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