Verizon Installation and Support: EarthLink/ZyXel EX2210

Verizon Installation and Support: EarthLink/ZyXel EX2210

LOB Impacted- IS/TS and Chat Support
Effective Date- 6/12/2026
Category/Topic- ZyXel EX2210 Router Information
Expiration Date- N/A
Content Owner- Mark Bolling
Updated Date- 6/12/2026

Inventory Description:

      ZyXel Branded Devices

o  Wi-Fi Network Name: Zyxel12345

   
EarthLink branded Devices
o  Wi-Fi Network Name: EarthLink54321

 Welcome Kit Contents:

·      ZyXEL EX2210 Wi-Fi Router

·      White power cable

·      Blue Ethernet cable

·      Quick Start Guide

 Setup:

 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the fiber box (ONT) and the other into the blue WAN port on the ZyXEL router.

 Light Status:

 Six LED lights on the front of the router:

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1. Power:

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

Power

Green

On

The device is receiving power and ready for use.

Blinking

The device is self-testing.

Red

On

The device detected an error while self-testing, or there is a device malfunction.

Blinking

The device is upgrading firmware.

Off

The device is not receiving power. Make sure the power button on the rear of the device is On.

 

2.      DSL/Ethernet WAN:

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

DSL / Ethernet WAN

Green

On

The VDSL/ ADSL link is up.

Slow Blinking

The device is looking for an ADSL link.

Fast Blinking

The device is initializing the ADSL link.

 

3.      Internet:

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

 

Internet

Green

On

Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if used) and the DSL connection is up.

 

Blinking

The device is sending or receiving IP traffic.

Off

There is no Internet connection, or the gateway is in bridged mode.

Red

On

The device attempted to make an IP connection but failed. Possible causes are no response from a DHCP server, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed.

 

4.      LAN 1-4/Ethernet: Green/On means that there is a device connected to one of the LAN ports on the back of the device, and blinking means the device is in use/passing traffic.

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

LAN 1 – 4 / Ethernet

Green

On

The device has a successful 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection with a device on the Local Area Network (LAN).

Blinking

The device is sending or receiving data to/from the LAN at 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Off

There are no devices connected to any of the LAN ports on the back of the device.

 

5.      2.4G:

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

2.4G WLAN/WPS

Green

On

The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network is activated.

Blinking

The device is communicating with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi clients.

Off

The link is down or disabled.

Amber

Blinking

The device is setting up a WPS connection with a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi client.

 

6.      5G:

 

LED

Color

Status

Description

5G WLAN/WPS

Green

On

The 5 GHz Wi-Fi network is activated.

Blinking

The device is communicating with 5 GHz Wi-Fi clients.

Off

The link is down or disabled.

Amber

Blinking

The device is setting up a WPS connection with a 5 GHz Wi-Fi client.

 

Policy Notes:    

 All Axon exchanges will be replaced with the ZyXEL.

  
Return Policy:

o  Customers receive an RMA/return label via email upon cancellation

o  Failure to return the router within 30 days incurs a $300 Non-Returned Fee

 Technical Information:

 To access the router’s interface and make changes to settings, the customer needs to be connected to the router’s network. They can do so either via Wi-Fi or hardwired via an Ethernet cable.

 1.      Connect to router either by hardwiring or wirelessly. Note that the internet does not need to be functioning to do this task

2.      Open Internet browser

3.      Enter 192.168.1.1 into address bar, click enter

Note: the customer can change languages in upper right corner

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 Picture of sticker on rear of router, with the information needed to log into the router interface:

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 After entering the User Name and Login Password, the browser will redirect the customer to the home page of the router. Each of below tiles, when clicking the orange arrow, will bring you to another page to view/adjust the settings:

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 Connectivity:

 This screen shows you which devices are connected to the network. The left WiFi menu shows which devices are connected wirelessly, the right Wired menu displays all the devices connected via Ethernet:

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 System Info:

 This menu shows all information on this router, all in one area:

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Wi-Fi Settings:

 On the main tile home page, the customer can toggle on/off the 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks. They can also view the network passwords here. They can “click to enlarge” so they can use the QR code to connect any device that has a camera.

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 After clicking on the arrow:

 A customer can:

 Change the name and password of their Wireless Network

o  Somewhat common for customers to use

o  Customers can have the router create a password

o  Passwords will be judged as weak vs. strong

Split the 2.4GHz and 5GHz so they’re two networks, with different network name and passwords

o  This should be rare

Hide Wi-Fi network name

o  Allows customers to hide their network so no one can attempt to access it

o  Use should be somewhat rare

 Any changes should be “Saved”, and may result in the router restarting. If the router doesn’t restart in three minutes, have the customer refresh their browser.

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 LAN:

 Most customers will not use this screen to adjust their IP settings: 

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 Parental Control:

 Customers can restrict individual devices from accessing the network at certain timeframes:

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 They can toggle the first option to On, then click Add more Profiles:

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 To create a profile, they can name it on the left, then click the device they want to restrict on the right, then click Next:

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 When completed, it will look like the below screenshot:

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 On the left, it shows the schedule, and the customer needs to move the toggle next to Active to activate it, then remember to click Save.

 There are additional menu items in the upper right of the router’s home screen:

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 Clicking on the hamburger menu will display more options: 

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