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Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. NBG-416N Wireless N-lite Home Router Default Login Details LAN IP Address https://192.168.1.1 User Name admin Password 1234 Version 1.00 Editionw2w,w.4zy/x2el0.c1om2 www.zyxel.com IMPORTANT!
Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. NBG-416N Wireless N-lite Home Router Default Login Details LAN IP Address https://192.168.1.1 User Name admin Password 1234 Version 1.00 Editionw2w,w.4zy/x2el0.c1om2 www.zyxel.com IMPORTANT!
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......16 1.5 Wall Mounting ...16 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...19 2.1 Overview ...19 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 19 2.3 Resetting the NBG-416N ...21 2.3.1 Using the RESET Button 21 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...23 3.1 Wizard Setup ...23 3.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information... Ethernet Connection 28 3.4.2 PPPoE Connection ...28 3.4.3 PPTP Connection ...30 3.4.4 Your IP Address ...31 3.4.5 WAN IP Address Assignment 32 3.4.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask 32 3.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment 33 3.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment 34 NBG-416N User's Guide 5
......16 1.5 Wall Mounting ...16 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...19 2.1 Overview ...19 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 19 2.3 Resetting the NBG-416N ...21 2.3.1 Using the RESET Button 21 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...23 3.1 Wizard Setup ...23 3.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information... Ethernet Connection 28 3.4.2 PPPoE Connection ...28 3.4.3 PPTP Connection ...30 3.4.4 Your IP Address ...31 3.4.5 WAN IP Address Assignment 32 3.4.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask 32 3.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment 33 3.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment 34 NBG-416N User's Guide 5
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... ...93 7.3.1 Ethernet Encapsulation 93 7.3.2 PPPoE Encapsulation 95 7.3.3 PPTP Encapsulation 97 Chapter 8 LAN ...101 8.1 Overview ...101 8.2 What You Need To Know 102 8.2.1 IP Pool Setup ...102 8.2.2 LAN TCP/IP ...102 8.3 LAN IP Screen ...103 Chapter 9 DHCP Server ...105 9.1 Overview ...105 9.2 What You Can Do ...105 9.3 What You Need To Know 105 9.4 General Screen ...106... ...114 10.4 NAT Application Screen 115 10.5 Technical Reference ...117 10.5.1 NAT Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers 117 10.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example 118 NBG-416N User's Guide 7
... ...93 7.3.1 Ethernet Encapsulation 93 7.3.2 PPPoE Encapsulation 95 7.3.3 PPTP Encapsulation 97 Chapter 8 LAN ...101 8.1 Overview ...101 8.2 What You Need To Know 102 8.2.1 IP Pool Setup ...102 8.2.2 LAN TCP/IP ...102 8.3 LAN IP Screen ...103 Chapter 9 DHCP Server ...105 9.1 Overview ...105 9.2 What You Can Do ...105 9.3 What You Need To Know 105 9.4 General Screen ...106... ...114 10.4 NAT Application Screen 115 10.5 Technical Reference ...117 10.5.1 NAT Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers 117 10.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example 118 NBG-416N User's Guide 7
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... Troubleshooting...155 20.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 155 20.2 NBG-416N Access and Login 156 20.3 Internet Access ...158 20.4 Resetting the NBG-416N to Its Factory Defaults 159 20.5 Wireless Problems ...160 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 161 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 171 Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions...
... Troubleshooting...155 20.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 155 20.2 NBG-416N Access and Login 156 20.3 Internet Access ...158 20.4 Resetting the NBG-416N to Its Factory Defaults 159 20.5 Wireless Problems ...160 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 161 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 171 Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions...
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...). Your computer must be in the same subnet in non-router mode). In router mode, the NBG-416N can assign your device. The recommended screen resolution is the default IP address in order to access this website address. Refer to Chapter 20 Troubleshooting to see how to make...blocking is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG-416N (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your web browser. Web pop-up windows from your computer an IP address, NBG-416N User's Guide 19 Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and...
...). Your computer must be in the same subnet in non-router mode). In router mode, the NBG-416N can assign your device. The recommended screen resolution is the default IP address in order to access this website address. Refer to Chapter 20 Troubleshooting to see how to make...blocking is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG-416N (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your web browser. Web pop-up windows from your computer an IP address, NBG-416N User's Guide 19 Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and...
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...set your computer to the basic Web Configurator in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Figure 5 Selecting the setup mode 20 NBG-416N User's Guide Chapter 2 The Web Configurator so you want to use. • Click Go to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard ...Wireless setup. • Click Go to Advanced Setup to view and configure all the NBG-416N's settings. • Select a language to go to get an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 (see Chapter 19 ...
...set your computer to the basic Web Configurator in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Figure 5 Selecting the setup mode 20 NBG-416N User's Guide Chapter 2 The Web Configurator so you want to use. • Click Go to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard ...Wireless setup. • Click Go to Advanced Setup to view and configure all the NBG-416N's settings. • Select a language to go to get an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 (see Chapter 19 ...
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 Resetting the NBG-416N If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the username will be reset to admin and password will be reset to "... the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG-416N back to reload the factory-default configuration file. The IP address will need to use the RESET button at the back of the NBG-416N to its factory-default configurations. NBG-416N User's Guide 21 This means that you will lose all configurations that...
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 Resetting the NBG-416N If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the username will be reset to admin and password will be reset to "... the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG-416N back to reload the factory-default configuration file. The IP address will need to use the RESET button at the back of the NBG-416N to its factory-default configurations. NBG-416N User's Guide 21 This means that you will lose all configurations that...
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.... 3.4.1 Ethernet Connection Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host 28 NBG-416N User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen, Table 6 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters CONNECTION TYPE Ethernet DESCRIPTION Select...Ethernet. If your ISP gave you select. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard This wizard screen varies according to the connection type that you an IP address and/or subnet mask, then select PPTP. PPPoE Select the PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a regular Ethernet. Figure ...
.... 3.4.1 Ethernet Connection Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host 28 NBG-416N User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen, Table 6 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters CONNECTION TYPE Ethernet DESCRIPTION Select...Ethernet. If your ISP gave you select. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard This wizard screen varies according to the connection type that you an IP address and/or subnet mask, then select PPTP. PPPoE Select the PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a regular Ethernet. Figure ...
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... control systems (for both the subscriber and the ISP/ carrier, as dynamic service selection. Back Click Back to return to you by your service provider. NBG-416N User's Guide 29 Service Name Type the name of the LAN's computers will have Internet access. Password Type the password associated with NAT, all of... above. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to easily create and offer new IP services for a dial-up connection.
... control systems (for both the subscriber and the ISP/ carrier, as dynamic service selection. Back Click Back to return to you by your service provider. NBG-416N User's Guide 29 Service Name Type the name of the LAN's computers will have Internet access. Password Type the password associated with NAT, all of... above. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to easily create and offer new IP services for a dial-up connection.
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... parameters for more information on -demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. Note: The NBG-416N supports one PPTP server connection at any given time. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard 3.4.3 PPTP Connection Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is... a network protocol that enables transfers of the PPTP server. 30 NBG-416N User's Guide To configure a PPTP client, you by your ISP. PPTP Configuration Server IP Address Type the IP address of data from the drop-down list box. Refer to a private server, ...
... parameters for more information on -demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. Note: The NBG-416N supports one PPTP server connection at any given time. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard 3.4.3 PPTP Connection Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is... a network protocol that enables transfers of the PPTP server. 30 NBG-416N User's Guide To configure a PPTP client, you by your ISP. PPTP Configuration Server IP Address Type the IP address of data from the drop-down list box. Refer to a private server, ...
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...to Section 3.4.9 on page 35. For example, C:12 or N:My ISP. If you by your ISP to you were given IP address and/or DNS server settings by your ISP. NBG-416N User's Guide 31 It must follow the "c:id" and "n:name" format. Select this option if you by the ISP. Type... the (static) IP address assigned to give the NBG-416N an automatically assigned IP address depending on your ISP. Click Back to return to continue. Get automatically from your ISP DESCRIPTION Select this radio button...
...to Section 3.4.9 on page 35. For example, C:12 or N:My ISP. If you by your ISP to you were given IP address and/or DNS server settings by your ISP. NBG-416N User's Guide 31 It must follow the "c:id" and "n:name" format. Select this option if you by the ISP. Type... the (static) IP address assigned to give the NBG-416N an automatically assigned IP address depending on your ISP. Click Back to return to continue. Get automatically from your ISP DESCRIPTION Select this radio button...
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...a LAN share one common network number. always follow their instructions in selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for private use any IP addresses to 32 NBG-416N User's Guide Where you can assign any other hand, if you are told ...otherwise. If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have it assigned by ...
...a LAN share one common network number. always follow their instructions in selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for private use any IP addresses to 32 NBG-416N User's Guide Where you can assign any other hand, if you are told ...otherwise. If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have it assigned by ...
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...the last number identifies an individual computer on that IP address. The NBG-416N can access it. The DNS server is easy to remember, for instance, 192.168.1.1, for instance, the IP address of an IP address. NBG-416N User's Guide 33 Your NBG-416N will compute the subnet mask automatically based on your...sign up. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of www.zyxel.com is using that network. If your network is 204.217.0.2. You don't need to change the subnet mask computed by the NBG-416N unless you entered. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard 192.168.1.254 (zero ...
...the last number identifies an individual computer on that IP address. The NBG-416N can access it. The DNS server is easy to remember, for instance, 192.168.1.1, for instance, the IP address of an IP address. NBG-416N User's Guide 33 Your NBG-416N will compute the subnet mask automatically based on your...sign up. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of www.zyxel.com is using that network. If your network is 204.217.0.2. You don't need to change the subnet mask computed by the NBG-416N unless you entered. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard 192.168.1.254 (zero ...
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... in this screen Table 11 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN IP Address Assignment My WAN IP Address Enter your DSL/Cable modem or router. The NBG-416N uses a system DNS server (in this field. The WAN IP address should be in the same subnet as your ...WAN IP address in the order you must use IP addresses when configuring ...
... in this screen Table 11 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN IP Address Assignment My WAN IP Address Enter your DSL/Cable modem or router. The NBG-416N uses a system DNS server (in this field. The WAN IP address should be in the same subnet as your ...WAN IP address in the order you must use IP addresses when configuring ...
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...The following table describes the fields in the screen) from which you want to clone the MAC address from which you are configuring the NBG-416N or manually entering a MAC address. Back Click Back to return to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the...advisable to use the factory assigned default MAC address. Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway (or default route) 192.168.1.1(NBG-416N LAN IP) This screen allows users to the previous screen. NBG-416N User's Guide 35 Set WAN MAC Address Select this screen. It is assigned at the factory and consists of six ...
...The following table describes the fields in the screen) from which you want to clone the MAC address from which you are configuring the NBG-416N or manually entering a MAC address. Back Click Back to return to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the...advisable to use the factory assigned default MAC address. Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway (or default route) 192.168.1.1(NBG-416N LAN IP) This screen allows users to the previous screen. NBG-416N User's Guide 35 Set WAN MAC Address Select this screen. It is assigned at the factory and consists of six ...
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...) such as LAN DHCP, NAT, firewall and so on on the NBG-416N (N). The default IP address of the NBG-416N in other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different device modes. The NBG-416N has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. Connect the WAN port to use routing functions such as a... broadband modem. Figure 20 Router WLAN LEW LAN WAN IAD N NBG-416N User's Guide 37 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-416N in Router mode is 192.168.1.2. • Router: Use this mode if you change it later. CHAPTER 4 Modes...
...) such as LAN DHCP, NAT, firewall and so on on the NBG-416N (N). The default IP address of the NBG-416N in other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different device modes. The NBG-416N has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. Connect the WAN port to use routing functions such as a... broadband modem. Figure 20 Router WLAN LEW LAN WAN IAD N NBG-416N User's Guide 37 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-416N in Router mode is 192.168.1.2. • Router: Use this mode if you change it later. CHAPTER 4 Modes...
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... 6 A pop-up message window. The NBG-416N IP adress is set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-416N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default. Note: Wait while the NBG-416N restarts, then log in the pop-up...to the LAN port of the NBG-416N. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-416N as the web address in non-router mode). Chapter 4 Modes 4.2 Setting your NBG-416N to Router Mode The NBG-416N is now 192.168.1.1. Click OK in to the Web Configurator again. NBG-416N User's Guide 39 See the ...
... 6 A pop-up message window. The NBG-416N IP adress is set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-416N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default. Note: Wait while the NBG-416N restarts, then log in the pop-up...to the LAN port of the NBG-416N. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-416N as the web address in non-router mode). Chapter 4 Modes 4.2 Setting your NBG-416N to Router Mode The NBG-416N is now 192.168.1.1. Click OK in to the Web Configurator again. NBG-416N User's Guide 39 See the ...
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... Name you select manually. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. NBG-416N User's Guide 41 Connection Type - IP Subnet Mask - DNS LAN Information - Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This is using over the wireless LAN. ...the wireless standard. System Status Operation Mode System Up Time Click the status to identify the NBG-416N in Router mode. MAC Address - Operating Channel - This shows the LAN port's IP address. Channel - This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. This...
... Name you select manually. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. NBG-416N User's Guide 41 Connection Type - IP Subnet Mask - DNS LAN Information - Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This is using over the wireless LAN. ...the wireless standard. System Status Operation Mode System Up Time Click the status to identify the NBG-416N in Router mode. MAC Address - Operating Channel - This shows the LAN port's IP address. Channel - This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. This...
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... you want some applications to obtain TCP/IP configuration at full load, and the throughput is up from a server. This shows whether UPnP is disconnected. This field displays N/A when the line is active or not. The port types are currently associated to the NBG-416N. 4.2.1.1 Summary: DHCP Table DHCP (Dynamic... to view the wireless stations that network, or else the computer must have more throughput, you must be manually configured. 42 NBG-416N User's Guide You can configure the NBG-416N's LAN as a server, the NBG-416N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients.
... you want some applications to obtain TCP/IP configuration at full load, and the throughput is up from a server. This shows whether UPnP is disconnected. This field displays N/A when the line is active or not. The port types are currently associated to the NBG-416N. 4.2.1.1 Summary: DHCP Table DHCP (Dynamic... to view the wireless stations that network, or else the computer must have more throughput, you must be manually configured. 42 NBG-416N User's Guide You can configure the NBG-416N's LAN as a server, the NBG-416N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients.
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... screen. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of the computer with the name in the Status screen. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to your DHCP status. Refresh Every Ethernet device has...Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is the index number of hexadecimal characters, for refreshing the screen. Figure 27 Summary: Packet Statistics NBG-416N User's Guide 43 Readonly information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". Chapter 4 Modes Click the...
... screen. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of the computer with the name in the Status screen. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to your DHCP status. Refresh Every Ethernet device has...Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is the index number of hexadecimal characters, for refreshing the screen. Figure 27 Summary: Packet Statistics NBG-416N User's Guide 43 Readonly information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". Chapter 4 Modes Click the...