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... (Router Mode 37 4.2.2 Router Mode Navigation Panel 42 4.3 Setting your NBG-418N to AP Mode 44 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...45 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel ...47 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 48 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode 49 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel 51 4.5 Setting your NBG-418N to Client Bridge Mode 52 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode...
... (Router Mode 37 4.2.2 Router Mode Navigation Panel 42 4.3 Setting your NBG-418N to AP Mode 44 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...45 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel ...47 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 48 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode 49 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel 51 4.5 Setting your NBG-418N to Client Bridge Mode 52 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode...
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...8226; Access Point • Universal Repeater • Client Bridge NBG-418N User's Guide 13 Connect to mobile users. Figure 1 NBG-418N Network WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN You can communicate with other and access the Internet. • WLAN. Your can connect to the NBG-418N to access network resources. • ...WAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-418N so that they can set up the NBG-418N with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in ...
...8226; Access Point • Universal Repeater • Client Bridge NBG-418N User's Guide 13 Connect to mobile users. Figure 1 NBG-418N Network WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN You can communicate with other and access the Internet. • WLAN. Your can connect to the NBG-418N to access network resources. • ...WAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-418N so that they can set up the NBG-418N with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in ...
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...is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default. In router mode, the NBG-418N can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Chapter 4 Modes • Universal Repeater: In this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point (AP) in...wireless router or access point in your computer to connect. Figure 22 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N • Client Bridge: Use this mode, the NBG-418N (N) can assign your computer an IP address, so you want the NBG-418N (N) to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to do the following ...
...is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default. In router mode, the NBG-418N can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Chapter 4 Modes • Universal Repeater: In this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point (AP) in...wireless router or access point in your computer to connect. Figure 22 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N • Client Bridge: Use this mode, the NBG-418N (N) can assign your computer an IP address, so you want the NBG-418N (N) to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to do the following ...
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.... This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - CPU Usage - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Connection Type - DNS LAN Information - IP Address - Status - Operating... Wireless LAN - This shows the WAN port's subnet mask. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the heap memory the NBG-418N is currently using . This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up . This displays what percentage of your device. This...
.... This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - CPU Usage - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Connection Type - DNS LAN Information - IP Address - Status - Operating... Wireless LAN - This shows the WAN port's subnet mask. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the heap memory the NBG-418N is currently using . This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up . This displays what percentage of your device. This...
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...MAC Address of your device. This shows the LAN port's IP address. None. This shows the channel number which the NBG-418N is currently used to identify the NBG-418N in the Maintenance > System > General screen. This is disabled. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or...This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Chapter 4 Modes The following table describes the labels shown in order to be able to connect to the NBG-418N This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Table 19 Status Screen (AP ...
...MAC Address of your device. This shows the LAN port's IP address. None. This shows the channel number which the NBG-418N is currently used to identify the NBG-418N in the Maintenance > System > General screen. This is disabled. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or...This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Chapter 4 Modes The following table describes the labels shown in order to be able to connect to the NBG-418N This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Table 19 Status Screen (AP ...
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... you to select the language you prefer. 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer to get an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it a fixed IP address in Universal Repeater mode. 48 NBG-418N User's Guide Chapter 4 Modes Table 20 Menu: AP Mode... (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Logs View Log Use this screen to your NBG-418N. Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to view ...
... you to select the language you prefer. 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer to get an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it a fixed IP address in Universal Repeater mode. 48 NBG-418N User's Guide Chapter 4 Modes Table 20 Menu: AP Mode... (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Logs View Log Use this screen to your NBG-418N. Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to view ...
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...screen below shows the status screen in to the Web Configurator again. 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) Click on Status. Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the current firmware version of your device...the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N. It is for identification purposes. NBG-418N User's Guide 49 Chapter 4 Modes Note: Wait while the NBG-418N restarts, then log in Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 34 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels ...
...screen below shows the status screen in to the Web Configurator again. 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) Click on Status. Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the current firmware version of your device...the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N. It is for identification purposes. NBG-418N User's Guide 49 Chapter 4 Modes Note: Wait while the NBG-418N restarts, then log in Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 34 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels ...
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... to the AP. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to the NBG-418N. 50 NBG-418N User's Guide Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - Memory Usage Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This shows the... maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is the total time the NBG-418N has been on. Chapter 4 Modes Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued) LABEL WLAN AP Information - SSID - This shows the channel number which you should...
... to the AP. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to the NBG-418N. 50 NBG-418N User's Guide Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - Memory Usage Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This shows the... maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is the total time the NBG-418N has been on. Chapter 4 Modes Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued) LABEL WLAN AP Information - SSID - This shows the channel number which you should...
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...View Log Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Table 22 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG-418N's general device, system and interface status information. You should know the security settings of Service (WMM... names, password and inactivity timer. NBG-418N User's Guide 51 Figure 35 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode The following screen and table show the features you want the NBG-418N to connect to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG-418N. WPS Station Use this screen to...
...View Log Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Table 22 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG-418N's general device, system and interface status information. You should know the security settings of Service (WMM... names, password and inactivity timer. NBG-418N User's Guide 51 Figure 35 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode The following screen and table show the features you want the NBG-418N to connect to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG-418N. WPS Station Use this screen to...
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... you to select the language you to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See the Chapter 2 on page 17 for instructions on this mode. Your NBG-418N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in non-router mode). Chapter 4 Modes Table 22 Menu...
... you to select the language you to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See the Chapter 2 on page 17 for instructions on this mode. Your NBG-418N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in non-router mode). Chapter 4 Modes Table 22 Menu...
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...Configurator again. 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode) Click on . Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N is the current firmware version of the NBG-418N. System Up Time This is currently associated with . - MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC ... mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. NBG-418N User's Guide 53 IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. - WLAN Information - Connection Status This shows whether the NBG-418N is the total time the NBG-418N has been on Status. SSID This is the name of...
...Configurator again. 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode) Click on . Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N is the current firmware version of the NBG-418N. System Up Time This is currently associated with . - MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC ... mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. NBG-418N User's Guide 53 IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. - WLAN Information - Connection Status This shows whether the NBG-418N is the total time the NBG-418N has been on Status. SSID This is the name of...
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...and summary statistics tables. Time Setting Use this screen to change administrative settings such as a Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Configuration Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. Language Language This screen allows you prefer. Chapter 4 Modes The...of the selected AP wireless network. Restart This screen allows you to view and change your NBG-418N. NBG-418N User's Guide 55 Network WLAN AP Select Use this screen to your NBG-418N's time and date. Logs View Log Use this screen to choose an access point that ...
...and summary statistics tables. Time Setting Use this screen to change administrative settings such as a Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Configuration Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. Language Language This screen allows you prefer. Chapter 4 Modes The...of the selected AP wireless network. Restart This screen allows you to view and change your NBG-418N. NBG-418N User's Guide 55 Network WLAN AP Select Use this screen to your NBG-418N's time and date. Logs View Log Use this screen to choose an access point that ...
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... turned on and off (Section 6.10 on page 81). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to the device mode you are using WPS (Section 6.9 on page 80). • Use the Scheduling screen ... settings of the target AP. • Use the WLAN Info screen to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the selected AP wireless network. 68 NBG-418N User's Guide This allows the NBG-418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on (Section 6.7 on page 78). • Use ...
... turned on and off (Section 6.10 on page 81). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to the device mode you are using WPS (Section 6.9 on page 80). • Use the Scheduling screen ... settings of the target AP. • Use the WLAN Info screen to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the selected AP wireless network. 68 NBG-418N User's Guide This allows the NBG-418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on (Section 6.7 on page 78). • Use ...
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You must then change the NBG-418N's SSID, channel or security settings, you press Apply to confirm. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you will lose your computer to match the NBG-418N's new settings. Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N User's Guide 71 Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.
You must then change the NBG-418N's SSID, channel or security settings, you press Apply to confirm. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you will lose your computer to match the NBG-418N's new settings. Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N User's Guide 71 Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.
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... for more information on the other labels in universal repeater mode. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. Or you can select No Security to allow the NBG-418N to allow any data encryption. 72 NBG-418N User's Guide Auto Channel Selection Operating Channel Channel...
... for more information on the other labels in universal repeater mode. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. Or you can select No Security to allow the NBG-418N to allow any data encryption. 72 NBG-418N User's Guide Auto Channel Selection Operating Channel Channel...
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...the time period before waking up to mobile clients in the Active Power Management mode. NBG-418N User's Guide 77 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels in this value will perform the RTS (Request... To Send)/ CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. The threshold (number of the NBG-418N. If a device uses a different preamble mode than this...
...the time period before waking up to mobile clients in the Active Power Management mode. NBG-418N User's Guide 77 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels in this value will perform the RTS (Request... To Send)/ CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. The threshold (number of the NBG-418N. If a device uses a different preamble mode than this...
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...services, such as your changes to use them in universal repeater mode. This allows the NBG418N to automatically set priority levels to configure different wireless and security settings for wireless connections between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This method is also more ... interference and traffic. Message Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) aggregation collects Ethernet frames along with each other . Select Enable to the NBG-418N. A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between wireless clients in environments that are prone ...
...services, such as your changes to use them in universal repeater mode. This allows the NBG418N to automatically set priority levels to configure different wireless and security settings for wireless connections between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This method is also more ... interference and traffic. Message Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) aggregation collects Ethernet frames along with each other . Select Enable to the NBG-418N. A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between wireless clients in environments that are prone ...
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BSSID This displays the MAC address of the target AP. Mode This displays which you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to. OPEN means no security is a unique name that you can connect to it without a password. Chapter 6 ...standards the wireless device supports. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this device. 82 NBG-418N User's Guide Figure 60 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select The following table describes the labels in a wireless network must use the same SSID....
BSSID This displays the MAC address of the target AP. Mode This displays which you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to. OPEN means no security is a unique name that you can connect to it without a password. Chapter 6 ...standards the wireless device supports. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this device. 82 NBG-418N User's Guide Figure 60 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select The following table describes the labels in a wireless network must use the same SSID....
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... separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. NBG-418N User's Guide 137 Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Use this screen to select how you connect to ... which mode to choose. 18.2 General Screen Use this mode if you configure select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for more information on the NBG-418N (N).
... separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. NBG-418N User's Guide 137 Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Use this screen to select how you connect to ... which mode to choose. 18.2 General Screen Use this mode if you configure select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for more information on the NBG-418N (N).
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... device is enabled and allocates IP addresses to other devices on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to 192.168.1.2. 138 NBG-418N User's Guide Client Bridge Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point (AP) in your network ...Sys Op Mode > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which can configure the IP address settings on your network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to 192.168.1.1. • You can...
... device is enabled and allocates IP addresses to other devices on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to 192.168.1.2. 138 NBG-418N User's Guide Client Bridge Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point (AP) in your network ...Sys Op Mode > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which can configure the IP address settings on your network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to 192.168.1.1. • You can...