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VMG5313-B10A/-B30A Series User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introducing the VMG
1.1 Overview
In this guide we refer to all models in the series as the VMG. The exact model name is
used for explicit references.
The VMG is a combo WAN (DSL, Ethernet and 3G in order of priority) gateway with VoIP capabilities
and high speed LAN and WAN access for business users. It is equipped with four LAN ports, of
which port number four can be converted into a WAN port, two phone ports that can be connected
to make VoIP calls and one USB 2.0 port for file sharing. It is backward compatible with ADSL,
ADSL2 and ADSL2+ in case VDSL is not available. The VMG is also a wireless access point and is
compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless standard.
• The VMG5313-B10A works over the analog telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone
Service).
• The VMG5313-B30A works over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) or T-ISDN (UR-2).
Only use firmware for your VMG’s specific model. Refer to the label on
the bottom of your VMG.
1.2 Ways to Manage the VMG
Use any of the following methods to manage the VMG.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the VMG using a
(supported) web browser.
• TR-069. This is an auto-configuration server used to remotely configure your device.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the VMG
Do the following things regularly to make the VMG more secure and to manage the VMG more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.