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... connections using the NBG-418N v2: • LAN. Figure 1 NBG-418N v2 Network WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN You can connect to the NBG-418N v2 to access network resources. • WAN. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The NBG-418N v2 extends the range of the NBG-418N v2 so that they can create the following device modes: • Router • Access Point • Universal Repeater NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 12...
... connections using the NBG-418N v2: • LAN. Figure 1 NBG-418N v2 Network WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN You can connect to the NBG-418N v2 to access network resources. • WAN. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The NBG-418N v2 extends the range of the NBG-418N v2 so that they can create the following device modes: • Router • Access Point • Universal Repeater NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 12...
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...and you change it later. The NBG418N v2 automatically restarts when you want to change modes. The NBG-418N v2 has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. Figure 16 Router WLAN LEW LAN WAN IAD N • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to an Internet Access Device (IAD) such as LAN DHCP..., NAT, firewall and so on, on the NBG-416N. Figure 17 AP Mode WLAN LEW N R WAN LAN NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 29 Connect the WAN port to set...
...and you change it later. The NBG418N v2 automatically restarts when you want to change modes. The NBG-418N v2 has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. Figure 16 Router WLAN LEW LAN WAN IAD N • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to an Internet Access Device (IAD) such as LAN DHCP..., NAT, firewall and so on, on the NBG-416N. Figure 17 AP Mode WLAN LEW N R WAN LAN NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 29 Connect the WAN port to set...
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... as the web address in non-router mode). In router mode, the NBG-418N v2 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Figure 18 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N 4.2 Setting your NBG-418N v2 to the access point. If it back, do this mode if there is 192.168.1.1 in...web browser. 4 Log into the Web Configurator. Use this . 5 Go to the LAN port of the NBG-418N v2. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is an existing wireless router or access point in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default.
... as the web address in non-router mode). In router mode, the NBG-418N v2 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Figure 18 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N 4.2 Setting your NBG-418N v2 to the access point. If it back, do this mode if there is 192.168.1.1 in...web browser. 4 Log into the Web Configurator. Use this . 5 Go to the LAN port of the NBG-418N v2. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is an existing wireless router or access point in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default.
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... This field displays the link-local IP address of all network clients using the NBG-418N v2's DHCP server. System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Figure 21 Summary: DHCP Table NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 33 UPnP This shows whether UPnP is similar to view port status...
... This field displays the link-local IP address of all network clients using the NBG-418N v2's DHCP server. System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Figure 21 Summary: DHCP Table NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 33 UPnP This shows whether UPnP is similar to view port status...
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... > General and select Access Point. Figure 24 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > AP 6 A pop-up message window. Figure 25 Status Screen (AP Mode) NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 37 Chapter 4 Modes 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is now in AP Mode..., open a web browser such as the web address in to the Web Configurator again. 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) Click on Status. Your NBG-418N v2 is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in AP Mode. The screen below shows the status screen in non-router mode).
... > General and select Access Point. Figure 24 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > AP 6 A pop-up message window. Figure 25 Status Screen (AP Mode) NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 37 Chapter 4 Modes 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 as Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is now in AP Mode..., open a web browser such as the web address in to the Web Configurator again. 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) Click on Status. Your NBG-418N v2 is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in AP Mode. The screen below shows the status screen in non-router mode).
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...wireless LAN. - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N v2. LAN Information - System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and ...packet specific statistics. 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to identify the NBG-418N v2 in the Status screen. Name (...
...wireless LAN. - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N v2. LAN Information - System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and ...packet specific statistics. 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to identify the NBG-418N v2 in the Status screen. Name (...
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... computer to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your NBG-418N v2. Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. This screen allows you to configure WPS. Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. Use this screen to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Use this screen...
... computer to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your NBG-418N v2. Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. This screen allows you to configure WPS. Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. Use this screen to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, or Universal Repeater. Use this screen...
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... status. Figure 29 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 42 Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N v2 is the total time the NBG-418N v2 has been on. WPS This shows the WPS...NBG-418N v2 is the name of the NBG-418N v2. 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to view port status and packet specific statistics. Chapter 4 Modes Table 14 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION - System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point...
... status. Figure 29 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 42 Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N v2 is the total time the NBG-418N v2 has been on. WPS This shows the WPS...NBG-418N v2 is the name of the NBG-418N v2. 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to view port status and packet specific statistics. Chapter 4 Modes Table 14 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION - System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point...
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... WPS. Sys OP Mode General This screen allows you selected. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you want the NBG-418N v2 to connect to choose an access point that you to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of the target AP. Network WLAN AP Select Use this screen to reboot the...
... WPS. Sys OP Mode General This screen allows you selected. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you want the NBG-418N v2 to connect to choose an access point that you to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of the target AP. Network WLAN AP Select Use this screen to reboot the...
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... and Configure Wireless Security without WPS on your NBG-418N v2 • Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG-418N v2 • Using Bandwidth Management on both your NBG-418N v2 as the wireless client which connects to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook, B in this example) for wireless communication. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 44 There are two WPS methods...
... and Configure Wireless Security without WPS on your NBG-418N v2 • Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG-418N v2 • Using Bandwidth Management on both your NBG-418N v2 as the wireless client which connects to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook, B in this example) for wireless communication. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 44 There are two WPS methods...
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... Chapter 5 Tutorials If your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the network. See Section 11.4 on the NBG-418N v2 as a printer). Clients can configure more than one SSID on the NBG-418N v2 represents a different access point/ wireless network to wireless clients in the address bar. Clients...
... Chapter 5 Tutorials If your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the network. See Section 11.4 on the NBG-418N v2 as a printer). Clients can configure more than one SSID on the NBG-418N v2 represents a different access point/ wireless network to wireless clients in the address bar. Clients...
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...39 Bandwidth Management Example -> VoIP -> FTP -> HTTP -> Chat, E-mail B A You can allocate specific amounts of bandwidth capacity (bandwidth budgets) to clear the fields. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 56 QoS Rule UP Stream Down Stream Source IP Up Ceiling Down Ceiling 819200 kpbs 819200 kbps 192.168.1.10 150000 kb/s 600000... Bandwidth MGMT > Bandwidth MGMT and click Enable Bandwidth Management check box. 2 Go to configure the Bandwidth Management with the following parameters on your NBG-418N v2 (in Access Point or Universal Repeater mode. It is not applicable in router mode).
...39 Bandwidth Management Example -> VoIP -> FTP -> HTTP -> Chat, E-mail B A You can allocate specific amounts of bandwidth capacity (bandwidth budgets) to clear the fields. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 56 QoS Rule UP Stream Down Stream Source IP Up Ceiling Down Ceiling 819200 kpbs 819200 kbps 192.168.1.10 150000 kb/s 600000... Bandwidth MGMT > Bandwidth MGMT and click Enable Bandwidth Management check box. 2 Go to configure the Bandwidth Management with the following parameters on your NBG-418N v2 (in Access Point or Universal Repeater mode. It is not applicable in router mode).
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... devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to configure the wireless network settings in the blue circle. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 60 Figure 40 Example of a wireless network. Your NBG-418N v2 is the part in your NBG-418N v2.
... devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to configure the wireless network settings in the blue circle. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 60 Figure 40 Example of a wireless network. Your NBG-418N v2 is the part in your NBG-418N v2.
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...having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.7 on page 70). • Use the WPS Station screen to add a wireless station using . NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 61 You should know the security settings of the target AP (Section 6.11 on page 74). • Use the MBSSID screen ...to the device mode you want the NBG-418N v2 (in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. Wireless Screen General MAC Filter Advanced QoS WPS WPS Station Scheduling AP Select Router Access Point Universal Repeater See Chapter 4 on page 29 for Service Set IDentity...
...having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.7 on page 70). • Use the WPS Station screen to add a wireless station using . NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 61 You should know the security settings of the target AP (Section 6.11 on page 74). • Use the MBSSID screen ...to the device mode you want the NBG-418N v2 (in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. Wireless Screen General MAC Filter Advanced QoS WPS WPS Station Scheduling AP Select Router Access Point Universal Repeater See Chapter 4 on page 29 for Service Set IDentity...
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...wireless client, see the appropriate User's Guide or other ). • MBSSID should use the wireless network, it has the correct settings. The NBG-418N v2's MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set IDentifier) function allows you need to use different APs to use one AP simultaneously. • You must ...AP. This type of eight BSSs are ways for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 62 Furthermore, there are allowed on one access point to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the wireless network. If two wireless devices ...
...wireless client, see the appropriate User's Guide or other ). • MBSSID should use the wireless network, it has the correct settings. The NBG-418N v2's MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set IDentifier) function allows you need to use different APs to use one AP simultaneously. • You must ...AP. This type of eight BSSs are ways for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 62 Furthermore, there are allowed on one access point to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the wireless network. If two wireless devices ...
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Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 42 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 64 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N v2 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you press Apply to match the NBG-418N v2's new settings. You must then change the NBG-418N v2's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to confirm. Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.
Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 42 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 64 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N v2 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you press Apply to match the NBG-418N v2's new settings. You must then change the NBG-418N v2's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to confirm. Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.
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... data encryption. After you are connecting. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this section to configure the wireless settings between the NBG-418N v2 and its wireless clients. Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL...
... data encryption. After you are connecting. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this section to configure the wireless settings between the NBG-418N v2 and its wireless clients. Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL...
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... any one time. Figure 44 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 66 Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Your NBG-418N v2 allows you do not enable any wireless networking device that is within range. It... in this screen. 6.4.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to any wireless security on your NBG-418N v2, your changes back to configure and enable WEP encryption; Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for...
... any one time. Figure 44 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 66 Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Your NBG-418N v2 allows you do not enable any wireless networking device that is within range. It... in this screen. 6.4.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to any wireless security on your NBG-418N v2, your changes back to configure and enable WEP encryption; Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for...
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... Intra-BSS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the NBG-418N v2. Release Configuration This displays Unconfigured if WPS is enabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other . To open this screen. Figure...Enable WPS check box to the NBG-418N v2. Click Generate to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. This button is traffic between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Click Reset to reload...
... Intra-BSS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the NBG-418N v2. Release Configuration This displays Unconfigured if WPS is enabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other . To open this screen. Figure...Enable WPS check box to the NBG-418N v2. Click Generate to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. This button is traffic between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Click Reset to reload...
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...) to connect to the next page in the AP select table. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 74 You should know the security settings of the wireless device. Last Click Last button to go to . All devices in this screen to choose an access point that identifies a wireless network. Reset Click Reset to reload the previous... the AP select table. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > MBSSID LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG-418N v2.
...) to connect to the next page in the AP select table. NBG-418N v2 User's Guide 74 You should know the security settings of the wireless device. Last Click Last button to go to . All devices in this screen to choose an access point that identifies a wireless network. Reset Click Reset to reload the previous... the AP select table. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > MBSSID LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG-418N v2.