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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to ensure that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in this manual is accurate. Every effort has been made to connect the NBG-418N and configure it using the Web Configurator wizard. 2 NBG-418N User's Guide IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to ensure that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in this manual is accurate. Every effort has been made to connect the NBG-418N and configure it using the Web Configurator wizard. 2 NBG-418N User's Guide IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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... a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. The NBG-418N is not sending/receiving data through the LAN. The NBG-418N has a successful 10/100MB WAN connection. The NBG-418N is ready, but is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The...(a unique Personal Identification Number that NBG-418N User's Guide 15 The wireless LAN is configured. WPS status is not ready or has failed. The NBG-418N is an easy way to make sure). WPS is not receiving power. Off The NBG-418N is an industry standard specification, ...
... a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. The NBG-418N is not sending/receiving data through the LAN. The NBG-418N has a successful 10/100MB WAN connection. The NBG-418N is ready, but is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The...(a unique Personal Identification Number that NBG-418N User's Guide 15 The wireless LAN is configured. WPS status is not ready or has failed. The NBG-418N is an easy way to make sure). WPS is not receiving power. Off The NBG-418N is an industry standard specification, ...
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...LAN security configured. Table 4 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN LABEL Name (SSID) DESCRIPTION Enter a descriptive name (up a PreShared Key. 24 NBG-418N User's Guide If you choose this option if you are in. Select this option only if your network is accessible to any wireless security on ...band and the country you wish to manually select the channel using the Channel Selection field. The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices is disabled. Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your NBG-418N, your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or...
...LAN security configured. Table 4 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN LABEL Name (SSID) DESCRIPTION Enter a descriptive name (up a PreShared Key. 24 NBG-418N User's Guide If you choose this option if you are in. Select this option only if your network is accessible to any wireless security on ...band and the country you wish to manually select the channel using the Channel Selection field. The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices is disabled. Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your NBG-418N, your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or...
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...are configuring the NBG418N or manually entering a MAC address. The DNS server is extremely important because without saving. 3.4.9 WAN MAC Address Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Click Exit to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG-418N's MAC address, copying ...WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN IP Address Assignment My WAN IP Address Enter your DSL/Cable modem or router. NBG-418N User's Guide 31 The WAN IP address should be copied to clone the MAC address from which you can access it.
...are configuring the NBG418N or manually entering a MAC address. The DNS server is extremely important because without saving. 3.4.9 WAN MAC Address Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Click Exit to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG-418N's MAC address, copying ...WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN IP Address Assignment My WAN IP Address Enter your DSL/Cable modem or router. NBG-418N User's Guide 31 The WAN IP address should be copied to clone the MAC address from which you can access it.
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... - This shows the IP address of your device. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N's processing ability is currently used to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. On, Off or Off by scheduler. Memory Usage System Setting - This field... port's gateway IP address. This is active or not. This shows whether the firewall is currently using over the wireless LAN. NBG-418N User's Guide 39 Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. When this percentage is close to 100%, the...
... - This shows the IP address of your device. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the NBG-418N's processing ability is currently used to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. On, Off or Off by scheduler. Memory Usage System Setting - This field... port's gateway IP address. This is active or not. This shows whether the firewall is currently using over the wireless LAN. NBG-418N User's Guide 39 Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. When this percentage is close to 100%, the...
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...when the WLAN is disabled. Table 15 Summary: DHCP Table LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is disconnected. You can configure the NBG-418N's LAN as a server, the NBG-418N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. Use this displays the port speed and duplex setting or NA when ...manually configured. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of the host computer. Host Name This field displays the computer host name. 40 NBG-418N User...
...when the WLAN is disabled. Table 15 Summary: DHCP Table LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is disconnected. You can configure the NBG-418N's LAN as a server, the NBG-418N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. Use this displays the port speed and duplex setting or NA when ...manually configured. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of the host computer. Host Name This field displays the computer host name. 40 NBG-418N User...
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... types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 46 NBG-418N User's Guide Summary For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is currently used to 100%, the...Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to improve anymore. This displays the NBG-418N port types. Name (SSID) - It is not going to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the...
... types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 46 NBG-418N User's Guide Summary For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is currently used to 100%, the...Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. If you want some applications to improve anymore. This displays the NBG-418N port types. Name (SSID) - It is not going to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the...
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... is associating with the selected AP. If you want some applications to the NBG-418N. 50 NBG-418N User's Guide This shows what percentage of the Wireless LAN - The port types are currently associated to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. Rate For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission...
... is associating with the selected AP. If you want some applications to the NBG-418N. 50 NBG-418N User's Guide This shows what percentage of the Wireless LAN - The port types are currently associated to have more throughput, you select manually or the NBG-418N automatically scans and selects. Rate For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission...
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... to view the SSID and security of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the NBG-418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP,... set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.8 on page 79). • Use the WPS Station screen to add... Wireless screens vary according to the device mode you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to.... deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG-418N (Section 6.5 on page 75). • Use the Advanced screen...
... to view the SSID and security of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the NBG-418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP,... set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.8 on page 79). • Use the WPS Station screen to add... Wireless screens vary according to the device mode you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to.... deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG-418N (Section 6.5 on page 75). • Use the Advanced screen...
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...themselves. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. When you select WPA2-PSK in the NBG-418N. Depending on the devices in your NBG-418N, you can either press a button (on page 57. 6.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this case, if some wireless clients... screen to configure security settings manually. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. See how to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. 70 NBG-418N User's Guide If you do not...
...themselves. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. When you select WPA2-PSK in the NBG-418N. Depending on the devices in your NBG-418N, you can either press a button (on page 57. 6.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this case, if some wireless clients... screen to configure security settings manually. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. See how to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. 70 NBG-418N User's Guide If you do not...
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...options appears in this screen. 6.4.1 No Security Select No Security to allow any data encryption. 72 NBG-418N User's Guide Wireless stations associating to configure the wireless security between the NBG-418Nand its wireless clients. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is associated. A standard ... section to manually select the channel using . Or you can select No Security to associate this chapter for the wireless LAN. See the rest of security configured on your changes back to 300 Mbps. Enter a descriptive name (up to the NBG-418N. Auto Channel...
...options appears in this screen. 6.4.1 No Security Select No Security to allow any data encryption. 72 NBG-418N User's Guide Wireless stations associating to configure the wireless security between the NBG-418Nand its wireless clients. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is associated. A standard ... section to manually select the channel using . Or you can select No Security to associate this chapter for the wireless LAN. See the rest of security configured on your changes back to 300 Mbps. Enter a descriptive name (up to the NBG-418N. Auto Channel...
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...the following ways. 1 The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. WAN MAC Address The MAC address screen allows users to communicate with other networks. IP Address and enter the IP address of a computer before you are ... factory default or cloning the MAC address from an outside network. If your NBG-418N's Internet access settings. Otherwise, click Clone the computer's MAC address - It can access it is recommended that you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in other devices in the DNS server fields. 2 If your...
...the following ways. 1 The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. WAN MAC Address The MAC address screen allows users to communicate with other networks. IP Address and enter the IP address of a computer before you are ... factory default or cloning the MAC address from an outside network. If your NBG-418N's Internet access settings. Otherwise, click Clone the computer's MAC address - It can access it is recommended that you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in other devices in the DNS server fields. 2 If your...
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...per frame that your ISP gave you want to enter the MTU manually in the field below. MTU Auto Select Auto if you want to have the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) automatically configured. DNS Servers NBG-418N User's Guide 87 IP Address Enter your ISP did not assign you... Enter the IP Subnet Mask in this field if you a fixed IP address. Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your NBG-418N can receive and process. Table 38 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Connection Type You ...
...per frame that your ISP gave you want to enter the MTU manually in the field below. MTU Auto Select Auto if you want to have the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) automatically configured. DNS Servers NBG-418N User's Guide 87 IP Address Enter your ISP did not assign you... Enter the IP Subnet Mask in this field if you a fixed IP address. Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your NBG-418N can receive and process. Table 38 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Connection Type You ...
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...configuring this option and enter the MAC address you are configuring the NBG-418N. The PPP over Ethernet). By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG-418N (rather than individual computers), the computers on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. The field to the right displays the (...continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION First DNS Server Second DNS Server Select From ISP if your changes back to the NBG-418N. Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for individuals. Select User-Defined if you and the ISP or carrier, as dynamic service selection. WAN MAC Address The MAC ...
...configuring this option and enter the MAC address you are configuring the NBG-418N. The PPP over Ethernet). By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG-418N (rather than individual computers), the computers on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. The field to the right displays the (...continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION First DNS Server Second DNS Server Select From ISP if your changes back to the NBG-418N. Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for individuals. Select User-Defined if you and the ISP or carrier, as dynamic service selection. WAN MAC Address The MAC ...
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... (and the NBG418N's WAN IP address). Select From ISP if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. The field to the right. WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to the rom file. It will not change the setting or upload a different ROM... private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using the NBG-418N's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on -demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. 90 NBG-418N User's Guide MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address...
... (and the NBG418N's WAN IP address). Select From ISP if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. The field to the right. WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to the rom file. It will not change the setting or upload a different ROM... private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using the NBG-418N's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on -demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. 90 NBG-418N User's Guide MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address...
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...computer in the screen) from which you want the connection to access it is the default selection. Select this screen afresh. 92 NBG-418N User's Guide Your NBG-418N will not change unless you do not configure a DNS server, you have the IP address of the computer (displaying in order... server. Select User-Defined if you must know the IP address of the PPTP server. Once it . Clone the computer's MAC address - Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Enter your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG-418N's WAN IP address...
...computer in the screen) from which you want the connection to access it is the default selection. Select this screen afresh. 92 NBG-418N User's Guide Your NBG-418N will not change unless you do not configure a DNS server, you have the IP address of the computer (displaying in order... server. Select User-Defined if you must know the IP address of the PPTP server. Once it . Clone the computer's MAC address - Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Enter your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG-418N's WAN IP address...
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You can configure the NBG-418N's LAN as a server, the NBG-418N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. The MAC address is disabled, you intend to add... of six pairs of your network devices if you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured. 9.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the DHCP server (Section 9.4 on page 97)....on System DNS Servers. 9.4 General Screen Use this screen to enable the DHCP server. Click Network > DHCP Server. NBG-418N User's Guide 97 When configured as a DHCP server or disable it.
You can configure the NBG-418N's LAN as a server, the NBG-418N provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. The MAC address is disabled, you intend to add... of six pairs of your network devices if you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured. 9.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the DHCP server (Section 9.4 on page 97)....on System DNS Servers. 9.4 General Screen Use this screen to enable the DHCP server. Click Network > DHCP Server. NBG-418N User's Guide 97 When configured as a DHCP server or disable it.
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...the clients. Click Apply to save your NBG-418N's static DHCP settings, click Network > DHCP Server > Advanced. The following four fields. Clear it to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server. If not, DHCP service is disabled and you must be manually configured. Table 42 Network > DHCP Server... you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to do otherwise. When set as a server, fill in the following screen displays. 98 NBG-418N User's Guide You can also use this screen afresh. 9.5 Advanced Screen This screen allows you to specific individual computers based on your LAN, ...
...the clients. Click Apply to save your NBG-418N's static DHCP settings, click Network > DHCP Server > Advanced. The following four fields. Clear it to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server. If not, DHCP service is disabled and you must be manually configured. Table 42 Network > DHCP Server... you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to do otherwise. When set as a server, fill in the following screen displays. 98 NBG-418N User's Guide You can also use this screen afresh. 9.5 Advanced Screen This screen allows you to specific individual computers based on your LAN, ...
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... or else the computers must have their DNS server addresses manually configured. Click Apply to None after you have the NBG-418N act as a DNS proxy. Click Reset to the right. Select User-Defined if you click Apply. NBG-418N User's Guide 99 The NBG-418N passes a DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address ...set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second UserDefined changes to None after you specify here) to None after you select DNS Relay for one of a computer on the LAN that the ISP assigns. The NBG-418N tells the DHCP clients ...
... or else the computers must have their DNS server addresses manually configured. Click Apply to None after you have the NBG-418N act as a DNS proxy. Click Reset to the right. Select User-Defined if you click Apply. NBG-418N User's Guide 99 The NBG-418N passes a DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address ...set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second UserDefined changes to None after you specify here) to None after you select DNS Relay for one of a computer on the LAN that the ISP assigns. The NBG-418N tells the DHCP clients ...
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...port in Windows XP and UPnP activated on your intention. 14.3 Configuring UPnP Use this screen. Allow users to make port forwarding changes through the NBG-418N, for the UPnP enabled application. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 14.3.1 Using...Configurator's login screen without additional configuration. this check box to the NBG-418N. Double-click Network Connections. Figure 82 Management > UPnP > General The following screen. Click the Management > UPnP to manually configure port forwarding for example, by using NAT traversal. Apply ...
...port in Windows XP and UPnP activated on your intention. 14.3 Configuring UPnP Use this screen. Allow users to make port forwarding changes through the NBG-418N, for the UPnP enabled application. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 14.3.1 Using...Configurator's login screen without additional configuration. this check box to the NBG-418N. Double-click Network Connections. Figure 82 Management > UPnP > General The following screen. Click the Management > UPnP to manually configure port forwarding for example, by using NAT traversal. Apply ...