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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT! Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NBG-417N Wireless N-lite Home Router Default Login Details LAN IP Address https://192.168.1.1 User Name admin Password 1234 Version 1.00 Editionw5w,w.4zy/x2el0.c1om2 www.zyxel.com IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT! Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NBG-417N Wireless N-lite Home Router Default Login Details LAN IP Address https://192.168.1.1 User Name admin Password 1234 Version 1.00 Editionw5w,w.4zy/x2el0.c1om2 www.zyxel.com IMPORTANT!
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... manage the NBG417N more secure and to its factory default settings. You could simply restore your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-417N 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-417N Use any of the following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Use a password that...consists of different types of the Web Configurator to set up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the NBG-417N. If you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even ...
... manage the NBG417N more secure and to its factory default settings. You could simply restore your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-417N 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-417N Use any of the following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Use a password that...consists of different types of the Web Configurator to set up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the NBG-417N. If you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even ...
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...first three numbers specify the network number while the last number identifies an individual computer on that is extremely important because without it . Your NBG-417N will compute the subnet mask automatically based on the network number, pick an IP address that network. You don't need to change the ...to 0.0.0.0 in the WAN > Internet Connection screen for your network is 204.217.0.2. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of www.zyxel.com is using that you to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for instance, the IP address of an IP address. Once you...
...first three numbers specify the network number while the last number identifies an individual computer on that is extremely important because without it . Your NBG-417N will compute the subnet mask automatically based on the network number, pick an IP address that network. You don't need to change the ...to 0.0.0.0 in the WAN > Internet Connection screen for your network is 204.217.0.2. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of www.zyxel.com is using that you to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for instance, the IP address of an IP address. Once you...
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...within range, as an example for different models. 1 The NBG-417N supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Figure 33 Tutorial: Status Screen 5.2.2.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the list ...of programs that appears. If you cannot see your utility's icon on your utility in the example screen below. 54 NBG-417N User's Guide The utility displays a list of these...
...within range, as an example for different models. 1 The NBG-417N supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Figure 33 Tutorial: Status Screen 5.2.2.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the list ...of programs that appears. If you cannot see your utility's icon on your utility in the example screen below. 54 NBG-417N User's Guide The utility displays a list of these...
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However, you how to configure the bandwidth management feature on the NBG-417N to prioritize VoIP, e-mail and MSN Messenger services. If your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of this example, your Network This section shows you still need to add MSN Messenger in the list ...(refer to specify bandwidth management rules based on page 57). 56 NBG-417N User's Guide Figure 37 Link Status If ...
However, you how to configure the bandwidth management feature on the NBG-417N to prioritize VoIP, e-mail and MSN Messenger services. If your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of this example, your Network This section shows you still need to add MSN Messenger in the list ...(refer to specify bandwidth management rules based on page 57). 56 NBG-417N User's Guide Figure 37 Link Status If ...
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... 45 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in the WEP Encryption field. NBG-417N User's Guide 69 The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is activated when you want to enter hexadecimal characters as WEP ...configure and enable WEP encryption; Select this option in order to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. ASCII Hex This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to communication. Select ...
... 45 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in the WEP Encryption field. NBG-417N User's Guide 69 The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is activated when you want to enter hexadecimal characters as WEP ...configure and enable WEP encryption; Select this option in order to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. ASCII Hex This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to communication. Select ...
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... a lower layer protocol. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the NBG-417N tries to access the Internet. Chapter 7 WAN 7.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Encapsulation Method Encapsulation is used to configuration file. WAN MAC Address The ...used by either using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to hooking up . IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is an IP address for instance, the IP address of the computer on your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should...
... a lower layer protocol. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the NBG-417N tries to access the Internet. Chapter 7 WAN 7.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Encapsulation Method Encapsulation is used to configuration file. WAN MAC Address The ...used by either using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to hooking up . IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is an IP address for instance, the IP address of the computer on your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should...
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...features, add keywords for the following features. Keyword Blocking URL Checking The NBG-417N checks the URL's domain name (or IP address) and file path separately when performing keyword blocking. NBG-417N User's Guide 121 Content filtering is www.zyxel.com.tw. The URL's domain name or IP address is the ... that blocks John Doe's access to specific web sites. Restrict Web Features The NBG-417N can configure one policy that come after the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the file path is the characters that come before...
...features, add keywords for the following features. Keyword Blocking URL Checking The NBG-417N checks the URL's domain name (or IP address) and file path separately when performing keyword blocking. NBG-417N User's Guide 121 Content filtering is www.zyxel.com.tw. The URL's domain name or IP address is the ... that blocks John Doe's access to specific web sites. Restrict Web Features The NBG-417N can configure one policy that come after the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the file path is the characters that come before...
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...name (www.zyxel.com.tw). Highlight a keyword in the file path (news/pressroom.php) but it would also find "news" in the lower box and click Delete to restrict web features, add keywords for blocking and designate a trusted computer. Chapter 13 Content Filtering Since the NBG-417N checks the URL... telling you click Apply. Click Security > Content Filter to 64 characters). You can block Web sites with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the NBG-417N would be blocked. Click Add after you that go across the two. Click this button to add other keywords. Figure 79...
...name (www.zyxel.com.tw). Highlight a keyword in the file path (news/pressroom.php) but it would also find "news" in the lower box and click Delete to restrict web features, add keywords for blocking and designate a trusted computer. Chapter 13 Content Filtering Since the NBG-417N checks the URL... telling you click Apply. Click Security > Content Filter to 64 characters). You can block Web sites with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the NBG-417N would be blocked. Click Add after you that go across the two. Click this button to add other keywords. Figure 79...
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...last slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, content filtering only searches for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw. Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking By default, the NBG-417N checks the URL's domain name or IP address when performing keyword blocking.... Full Path URL Checking Full path URL checking has the NBG-417N check the characters that come before the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking searches for keywords within www...
...last slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, content filtering only searches for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw. Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking By default, the NBG-417N checks the URL's domain name or IP address when performing keyword blocking.... Full Path URL Checking Full path URL checking has the NBG-417N check the characters that come before the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking searches for keywords within www...
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... an application. Bandwidth management is applied before sending the traffic out to the WAN device (B). Downlink traffic comes back from the LAN device (A) to LAN. ZyXEL's Bandwidth Management allows you to specify bandwidth management rules based on page 130) to the WAN. CHAPTER 15 Bandwidth Management 15.1 Overview This chapter contains... management and editing rules. Bandwidth management is applied before sending the packets out to configure bandwidth management rules for the pre-defined services and applications. NBG-417N User's Guide 128
... an application. Bandwidth management is applied before sending the traffic out to the WAN device (B). Downlink traffic comes back from the LAN device (A) to LAN. ZyXEL's Bandwidth Management allows you to specify bandwidth management rules based on page 130) to the WAN. CHAPTER 15 Bandwidth Management 15.1 Overview This chapter contains... management and editing rules. Bandwidth management is applied before sending the packets out to configure bandwidth management rules for the pre-defined services and applications. NBG-417N User's Guide 128
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... the instructions in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "NBG-417N.bin". After a successful upload, the system will reboot. Figure 101 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware NBG-417N User's Guide 151 CHAPTER 20 Tools 20.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to upload a new firmware, upload... defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the Restart screen (Section 20.5 on page 155) to have the NBG-417N reboot. 20.3 Firmware Upload Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this screen to upload firmware to two minutes.
... the instructions in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "NBG-417N.bin". After a successful upload, the system will reboot. Figure 101 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware NBG-417N User's Guide 151 CHAPTER 20 Tools 20.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to upload a new firmware, upload... defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the Restart screen (Section 20.5 on page 155) to have the NBG-417N reboot. 20.3 Firmware Upload Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this screen to upload firmware to two minutes.
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... the current time and date from a computer on your NBG-417N. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use this service with a Dynamic DNS service provider. 168 NBG-417N User's Guide With Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) support, you can access the NBG-417N. You can define time periods and days during which...
... the current time and date from a computer on your NBG-417N. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use this service with a Dynamic DNS service provider. 168 NBG-417N User's Guide With Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) support, you can access the NBG-417N. You can define time periods and days during which...
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DHCP Server. www.zyxel.com) to enable fast transfer of files, including large files that use this service. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol - APPENDIX E Services The following table lists some ...-used services and their associated protocols and port numbers. • Name: This is a short, descriptive name for the world wide web. NetMeeting uses this service. NBG-417N User's Guide 235 If this is User-Defined, the Port(s) is TCP/UDP, then the service uses the same port number with TCP and UDP...
DHCP Server. www.zyxel.com) to enable fast transfer of files, including large files that use this service. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol - APPENDIX E Services The following table lists some ...-used services and their associated protocols and port numbers. • Name: This is a short, descriptive name for the world wide web. NetMeeting uses this service. NBG-417N User's Guide 235 If this is User-Defined, the Port(s) is TCP/UDP, then the service uses the same port number with TCP and UDP...
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...EC region and Switzerland, with Part 15 of others. The contents of this product's documentation and certifications. All rights reserved. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in France. This publication is subject to view this publication may cause undesired operations. Viewing... expressly approved by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Ce produit est conçu pour les bandes de fréquences 2,4 GHz conformément à la législation Européenne. Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. NBG-417N User's Guide 239...
...EC region and Switzerland, with Part 15 of others. The contents of this product's documentation and certifications. All rights reserved. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in France. This publication is subject to view this publication may cause undesired operations. Viewing... expressly approved by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Ce produit est conçu pour les bandes de fréquences 2,4 GHz conformément à la législation Européenne. Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. NBG-417N User's Guide 239...
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... is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product in a residential installation. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that interference will be maintained between the equipment and the receiver. 3 Connect the equipment...the receiver is in material or workmanship for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from any 240 NBG-417N User's Guide Check with your vendor and/or the authorized ZyXEL local distributor for details about the Warranty Period of equal or higher value, and will not occur...
... is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product in a residential installation. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that interference will be maintained between the equipment and the receiver. 3 Connect the equipment...the receiver is in material or workmanship for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from any 240 NBG-417N User's Guide Check with your vendor and/or the authorized ZyXEL local distributor for details about the Warranty Period of equal or higher value, and will not occur...
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... licenses are provided with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Compliance Information for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the purchaser. NBG-417N User's Guide 241 Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of firmware upgrades and information at www...
... licenses are provided with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Compliance Information for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the purchaser. NBG-417N User's Guide 241 Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of firmware upgrades and information at www...
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...5470-5725 1000 Indoor and Outdoor V V Belgium NBG-417N User's Guide Overview of countries inwhich additional restrictions or requirements or both the 2,4- Härmed intygar ZyXEL att denna utrustning står I direktiv 1999/5/EF. Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende...ämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EC ZyXEL 1999/5/ЕC. and 5GHz wireless LANs. and 5-GHz bands have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in the ...
...5470-5725 1000 Indoor and Outdoor V V Belgium NBG-417N User's Guide Overview of countries inwhich additional restrictions or requirements or both the 2,4- Härmed intygar ZyXEL att denna utrustning står I direktiv 1999/5/EF. Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende...ämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EC ZyXEL 1999/5/ЕC. and 5GHz wireless LANs. and 5-GHz bands have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in the ...
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... WAN connection Internet connection wizard 33 Internet Group Multicast Protocol 87 IP Address 99, 108, 109 IP address 37 dynamic IP Pool 102 NBG-417N User's Guide duplex setting 24, 45 Dynamic DNS 115 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 101 dynamic WEP key exchange 228 DynDNS 115 DynDNS see... Extended wireless security 32 F Factory LAN defaults 98, 101 FCC interference statement 239 File Transfer Program 134 Firewall ICMP packets 119 ZyXEL device firewall 118 firewall stateful inspection 117 Firmware upload 151 file extension using HTTP firmware version 22, 45 fragmentation threshold 224 FTP.
... WAN connection Internet connection wizard 33 Internet Group Multicast Protocol 87 IP Address 99, 108, 109 IP address 37 dynamic IP Pool 102 NBG-417N User's Guide duplex setting 24, 45 Dynamic DNS 115 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 101 dynamic WEP key exchange 228 DynDNS 115 DynDNS see... Extended wireless security 32 F Factory LAN defaults 98, 101 FCC interference statement 239 File Transfer Program 134 Firewall ICMP packets 119 ZyXEL device firewall 118 firewall stateful inspection 117 Firmware upload 151 file extension using HTTP firmware version 22, 45 fragmentation threshold 224 FTP.