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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...11 Introduction ...13 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Operation Modes ...21 Router Setup Wizard ...33 AP Setup Wizard ...41 Client Setup Wizard ...45 WISP+UR Setup Wizard ...51 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...67 LAN ...69 WAN ...73 Quality of Service (QoS) ...79 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 Firewall ...99 Management ...105 Status ...111 Troubleshooting ...121 NBG2105 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...11 Introduction ...13 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Operation Modes ...21 Router Setup Wizard ...33 AP Setup Wizard ...41 Client Setup Wizard ...45 WISP+UR Setup Wizard ...51 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...67 LAN ...69 WAN ...73 Quality of Service (QoS) ...79 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 Firewall ...99 Management ...105 Status ...111 Troubleshooting ...121 NBG2105 User's Guide 3
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... 11 Chapter 1 Introduction ...13 1.1 Overview ...13 1.2 Applications ...13 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 ...13 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG2105 13 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 ...14 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 14 1.6 The WPS Button ...14 1.7 The Clone... ...19 2.2.1 Login Screen ...20 Chapter 3 Operation Modes ...21 3.1 Overview ...21 3.2 What You Can Do ...21 3.3 Router Mode ...21 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode ...22 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...22 3.4 Access Point Mode ...24 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode ...25 3.4.2 Navigation Panel ...25 3.5 Client Mode ...27 NBG2105 User's Guide 5
... 11 Chapter 1 Introduction ...13 1.1 Overview ...13 1.2 Applications ...13 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 ...13 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG2105 13 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 ...14 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 14 1.6 The WPS Button ...14 1.7 The Clone... ...19 2.2.1 Login Screen ...20 Chapter 3 Operation Modes ...21 3.1 Overview ...21 3.2 What You Can Do ...21 3.3 Router Mode ...21 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode ...22 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...22 3.4 Access Point Mode ...24 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode ...25 3.4.2 Navigation Panel ...25 3.5 Client Mode ...27 NBG2105 User's Guide 5
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...Client Mode ...27 3.5.2 Navigation Panel ...27 3.6 WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.2 Navigation Panel ...29 Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard ...33 4.1 Overview ...33 4.2 Welcome Screen ...33 4.3 WAN Interface Setup ...33 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP ...34 4.3.2 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client...42 5.4.1 Encryption: None ...42 5.4.2 Encryption: WEP ...43 5.4.3 Encryption: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK Mixed 44 Chapter 6 Client Setup Wizard ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 Welcome Screen ...45 6.3 Wireless Network Name Setup ...45 6.4 Wireless Security ...47 6.4.1 Encryption:...
...Client Mode ...27 3.5.2 Navigation Panel ...27 3.6 WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.2 Navigation Panel ...29 Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard ...33 4.1 Overview ...33 4.2 Welcome Screen ...33 4.3 WAN Interface Setup ...33 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP ...34 4.3.2 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client...42 5.4.1 Encryption: None ...42 5.4.2 Encryption: WEP ...43 5.4.3 Encryption: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK Mixed 44 Chapter 6 Client Setup Wizard ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 Welcome Screen ...45 6.3 Wireless Network Name Setup ...45 6.4 Wireless Security ...47 6.4.1 Encryption:...
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... Do ...111 16.3 Status Screen ...111 16.3.1 Router Mode ...111 16.3.2 AP Mode ...113 16.3.3 Client Mode ...114 16.3.4 WISP+UR Mode ...115 16.4 Statistics Screen ...117 16.5 System Log Screen ...118 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting...121 17.1 Overview ...121 17.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 121 17.3 NBG2105 Access and Login ...122 17.4 Internet Access ...123...
... Do ...111 16.3 Status Screen ...111 16.3.1 Router Mode ...111 16.3.2 AP Mode ...113 16.3.3 Client Mode ...114 16.3.4 WISP+UR Mode ...115 16.4 Statistics Screen ...117 16.5 System Log Screen ...118 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting...121 17.1 Overview ...121 17.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 121 17.3 NBG2105 Access and Login ...122 17.4 Internet Access ...123...
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.... These show the status of your Ethernet network. Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. In Client mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to your...
.... These show the status of your Ethernet network. Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. In Client mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to your...
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... the factory default. Connect to a computer to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Push this to Router to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 General Hardware Features (continued) FEATURE Operation Mode Switch DESCRIPTION Slide this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to factory defaults. 1.8.1 LEDs Figure 2 Top Panel...
... the factory default. Connect to a computer to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Push this to Router to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 General Hardware Features (continued) FEATURE Operation Mode Switch DESCRIPTION Slide this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to factory defaults. 1.8.1 LEDs Figure 2 Top Panel...
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... default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator The Ethernet port is a WAN port when the NBG2105 is set to WISP+UR or Client mode. Web pop-up windows from your device. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and... Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is properly connected and prepare your NBG2105 hardware is 1024 by default). Table 3 Accessing the NBG2105 OPERATION MODE THROUGH THE ETHERNET LAN PORT Router Mode AP Mode Client Mode V WISP + UR Mode V VIA WIRELESS LAN CONNECTIONS V V V THROUGH THE MICRO USB PORT V V ...
... default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator The Ethernet port is a WAN port when the NBG2105 is set to WISP+UR or Client mode. Web pop-up windows from your device. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and... Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is properly connected and prepare your NBG2105 hardware is 1024 by default). Table 3 Accessing the NBG2105 OPERATION MODE THROUGH THE ETHERNET LAN PORT Router Mode AP Mode Client Mode V WISP + UR Mode V VIA WIRELESS LAN CONNECTIONS V V V THROUGH THE MICRO USB PORT V V ...
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... point. See Section 3.5 on page 21 for details of this mode. • Client mode enables the NBG2105 to be a wireless client to an upstream AP. When changing to another network, like the Internet. The operation mode is a pre-defined combination of the NBG2105 changes. Note: Choose your NBG2105 and how to match your network topology and requirements. The...
... point. See Section 3.5 on page 21 for details of this mode. • Client mode enables the NBG2105 to be a wireless client to an upstream AP. When changing to another network, like the Internet. The operation mode is a pre-defined combination of the NBG2105 changes. Note: Choose your NBG2105 and how to match your network topology and requirements. The...
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... acts just like a wireless client in one location. 3.5 Client Mode In Client mode, the NBG2105 acts as general information about the NBG2105. In Client mode: • The IP address of the device on the local network is on the navigation panel to an existing access point. NBG2105 User's Guide 27 Figure 8 Client Mode Application Client Access Point 3.5.1 Setting Client Mode Select Client Mode if your device needs...
... acts just like a wireless client in one location. 3.5 Client Mode In Client mode, the NBG2105 acts as general information about the NBG2105. In Client mode: • The IP address of the device on the local network is on the navigation panel to an existing access point. NBG2105 User's Guide 27 Figure 8 Client Mode Application Client Access Point 3.5.1 Setting Client Mode Select Client Mode if your device needs...
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... and Ethernet WAN interfaces. Table 7 Navigation Panel: Client Mode MENU FUNCTION Wizard The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you prefer. Upgrade Firmware Use this to show the number of the NBG2105's logs in client mode for and connect to change your device in one ...location. 28 NBG2105 User's Guide Backup/ Restore Use this to change your NBG2105. Statistics Use this to view information related to your NBG2105's system password. Management NTP ...
... and Ethernet WAN interfaces. Table 7 Navigation Panel: Client Mode MENU FUNCTION Wizard The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you prefer. Upgrade Firmware Use this to show the number of the NBG2105's logs in client mode for and connect to change your device in one ...location. 28 NBG2105 User's Guide Backup/ Restore Use this to change your NBG2105. Statistics Use this to view information related to your NBG2105's system password. Management NTP ...
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Click Wizard in Client mode for the first time. 6.2 Welcome Screen Launch your wireless network by entering an SSID or by clicking Site Survey and selecting one of the detected ... open the Welcome screen. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you configure your device in client mode to proceed with the Wireless Security Mode screen. Type "admin" (default) as the user name and "1234" (default) as the website address. NBG2105 User's Guide 45 CHAPTER 6 Client Setup Wizard 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on this screen.
Click Wizard in Client mode for the first time. 6.2 Welcome Screen Launch your wireless network by entering an SSID or by clicking Site Survey and selecting one of the detected ... open the Welcome screen. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you configure your device in client mode to proceed with the Wireless Security Mode screen. Type "admin" (default) as the user name and "1234" (default) as the website address. NBG2105 User's Guide 45 CHAPTER 6 Client Setup Wizard 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on this screen.
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... for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this to which you want the NBG2105 in the survey. Type This shows the type of device found in client mode to which the NBG2105 is optional if the AP does not broadcast and hides the SSID. Cancel Click this... device. Channel This shows the channel number and wireless standard used by the wireless device to cancel the wizard. 46 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 6 Client Setup Wizard Figure 26 Wireless Network Name Setup The following table describes the labels in this device. BSSID This shows the...
... for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this to which you want the NBG2105 in the survey. Type This shows the type of device found in client mode to which the NBG2105 is optional if the AP does not broadcast and hides the SSID. Cancel Click this... device. Channel This shows the channel number and wireless standard used by the wireless device to cancel the wizard. 46 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 6 Client Setup Wizard Figure 26 Wireless Network Name Setup The following table describes the labels in this device. BSSID This shows the...
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... the steps below to set up to Client mode. The following parameters on both the wireless client utility screen and the NBG2105's Wireless LAN > WPS screen within two minutes. NBG2105 User's Guide 61 The NBG2105 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to ...NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Then the wireless client is able to configure wireless security settings with the NBG2105 securely. Figure 39 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client Access Point WITHIN 2 MINUTES 8.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS This...
... the steps below to set up to Client mode. The following parameters on both the wireless client utility screen and the NBG2105's Wireless LAN > WPS screen within two minutes. NBG2105 User's Guide 61 The NBG2105 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to ...NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Then the wireless client is able to configure wireless security settings with the NBG2105 securely. Figure 39 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client Access Point WITHIN 2 MINUTES 8.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS This...
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... This configuration leaves 98 IP addresses (excluding the NBG2105 itself) under 192.168.1.99 for other server computers, for instance, servers for mail, FTP, TFTP, web, etc., that you must be issued by default when the NBG2105 is in AP or Client mode. Table 31 Network > LAN LABEL Router IP ...Address Subnet Mask DHCP DESCRIPTION Enter the IP address of the NBG2105 management interface. Select Server to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from 192....
... This configuration leaves 98 IP addresses (excluding the NBG2105 itself) under 192.168.1.99 for other server computers, for instance, servers for mail, FTP, TFTP, web, etc., that you must be issued by default when the NBG2105 is in AP or Client mode. Table 31 Network > LAN LABEL Router IP ...Address Subnet Mask DHCP DESCRIPTION Enter the IP address of the NBG2105 management interface. Select Server to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from 192....
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...you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG2105, your network is a high density of APs in this to save changes back to any data encryption. Note: If you select in Client mode. 13.5.1 Disabled Select Disabled to allow the NBG2105 to communicate with other APs. RF Output Power... Set the output power of the NBG2105 in an area, decrease the output power of the following 100%, 70%, ...
...you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG2105, your network is a high density of APs in this to save changes back to any data encryption. Note: If you select in Client mode. 13.5.1 Disabled Select Disabled to allow the NBG2105 to communicate with other APs. RF Output Power... Set the output power of the NBG2105 in an area, decrease the output power of the following 100%, 70%, ...
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... used by the wireless device to which you want the NBG2105 in the survey. 92 NBG2105 User's Guide This screen is available only when the NBG2105 is connecting. SSID This shows the SSID of device found in WISP+UR mode or client mode to connect. Channel This shows the channel number and wireless.... BSSID This shows the MAC address of the AP to which the NBG2105 is in this wireless device. Go to Wireless LAN > Site Survey to open the following table describes the labels in WISP+UR or Client mode. Chapter 13 Wireless LAN 13.6 Site Survey Screen Use this screen to...
... used by the wireless device to which you want the NBG2105 in the survey. 92 NBG2105 User's Guide This screen is available only when the NBG2105 is connecting. SSID This shows the SSID of device found in WISP+UR mode or client mode to connect. Channel This shows the channel number and wireless.... BSSID This shows the MAC address of the AP to which the NBG2105 is in this wireless device. Go to Wireless LAN > Site Survey to open the following table describes the labels in WISP+UR or Client mode. Chapter 13 Wireless LAN 13.6 Site Survey Screen Use this screen to...
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... PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations's wireless settings. To change your NBG2105's MAC filter settings, click Wireless LAN > MAC Filtering. Table 49 Wireless LAN > WPS (Client mode) LABEL Disable WPS Apply Changes Reset Self PIN Number DESCRIPTION Select this screen. You need ...Enter this to save changes back to the NBG2105. Figure 60 Wireless LAN > WPS (Client mode) Chapter 13 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in the configuration utility of the device you want to connect to the NBG2105 using WPS. Click this to begin configuring ...
... PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations's wireless settings. To change your NBG2105's MAC filter settings, click Wireless LAN > MAC Filtering. Table 49 Wireless LAN > WPS (Client mode) LABEL Disable WPS Apply Changes Reset Self PIN Number DESCRIPTION Select this screen. You need ...Enter this to save changes back to the NBG2105. Figure 60 Wireless LAN > WPS (Client mode) Chapter 13 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in the configuration utility of the device you want to connect to the NBG2105 using WPS. Click this to begin configuring ...
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... fields on the following table describes the labels in Client mode. Firmware Version This shows the currently running . Default Gateway This shows the IP address of your device. 16.3.3 Client Mode The combination of wireless encryption the NBG2105 is enabled or not. Table 62 Status > Status (Client) LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Running Time This shows how...
... fields on the following table describes the labels in Client mode. Firmware Version This shows the currently running . Default Gateway This shows the IP address of your device. 16.3.3 Client Mode The combination of wireless encryption the NBG2105 is enabled or not. Table 62 Status > Status (Client) LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Running Time This shows how...
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...not work, you have entered the password correctly. Your computer should be set to obtain an dynamic IP address. • If the NBG2105 is in Client mode, make sure the WAN port is connected to an access point or wireless router with Internet access. See the Quick Start Guide. 2... Check your Operation Mode setting. • If the NBG2105 is in Router mode make sure the NBG2105 is wirelessly connected to its factory defaults. See Section 1.5 on ...
...not work, you have entered the password correctly. Your computer should be set to obtain an dynamic IP address. • If the NBG2105 is in Client mode, make sure the WAN port is connected to an access point or wireless router with Internet access. See the Quick Start Guide. 2... Check your Operation Mode setting. • If the NBG2105 is in Router mode make sure the NBG2105 is wirelessly connected to its factory defaults. See Section 1.5 on ...
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... filtering 100 URL filtering 102 G Guide Quick Start 2 143 See DNS. A Address Assignment 74 Advanced Encryption Standard 85 AP 13 AP mode 24 menus 26 navigation 25 setting 25 wizard 41 AP+Bridge 13 authentication type 85 auto 85 open system 85 shared key 85 auto authentication... 85 B bandwidth 79 Bridge/Repeater 13 C CCMP 85 certifications 137 notices 138 viewing 138 channel 84 client mode 27 menus 28 navigation 27 setting 27 wizard 45 copyright 137 NBG2105 User's Guide Index Index D DDNS 81 see also Dynamic DNS disclaimer 137 DNS Server 74 documentation related 2 Domain...
... filtering 100 URL filtering 102 G Guide Quick Start 2 143 See DNS. A Address Assignment 74 Advanced Encryption Standard 85 AP 13 AP mode 24 menus 26 navigation 25 setting 25 wizard 41 AP+Bridge 13 authentication type 85 auto 85 open system 85 shared key 85 auto authentication... 85 B bandwidth 79 Bridge/Repeater 13 C CCMP 85 certifications 137 notices 138 viewing 138 channel 84 client mode 27 menus 28 navigation 27 setting 27 wizard 45 copyright 137 NBG2105 User's Guide Index Index D DDNS 81 see also Dynamic DNS disclaimer 137 DNS Server 74 documentation related 2 Domain...