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... Login ...224 27.4 Internet Access ...226 27.5 Resetting the NBG4615 v2 to Its Factory Defaults 227 27.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 227 27.7 USB Device Problems ...229 27.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 230 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 231 Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting 241 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 251 Appendix D Wireless LANs...279 Appendix E Common Services ...293 Appendix F Legal Information...297 Index ...303 12 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
... Login ...224 27.4 Internet Access ...226 27.5 Resetting the NBG4615 v2 to Its Factory Defaults 227 27.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 227 27.7 USB Device Problems ...229 27.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 230 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 231 Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting 241 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 251 Appendix D Wireless LANs...279 Appendix E Common Services ...293 Appendix F Legal Information...297 Index ...303 12 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
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... users. Connect to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for Internet access. • NetUSB. Note: Be sure to a broadband modem/router for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can set up a wireless network with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 15 Wireless clients can communicate with other and access...
... users. Connect to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for Internet access. • NetUSB. Note: Be sure to a broadband modem/router for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can set up a wireless network with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 15 Wireless clients can communicate with other and access...
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... types of the two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Depending on the devices you have, you can use the RESET button at the back of the NBG4615 v2...
... types of the two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Depending on the devices you have, you can use the RESET button at the back of the NBG4615 v2...
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... the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 2.1.1 Quick Setup This section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the NBG4615 v2. 2 Connect a USB device to the USB port on the NBG4615 v2. 3 Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all the other people...
... the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 2.1.1 Quick Setup This section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the NBG4615 v2. 2 Connect a USB device to the USB port on the NBG4615 v2. 3 Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all the other people...
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Auto-Connect Printer You can set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for the printer that you can use . 22 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide You do not need to click Connect and setup the printer before you need to configure it to 'auto-connect' after you have connected it manually each time. Note: If the computer is auto-connected to open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, double-click its...
Auto-Connect Printer You can set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for the printer that you can use . 22 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide You do not need to click Connect and setup the printer before you need to configure it to 'auto-connect' after you have connected it manually each time. Note: If the computer is auto-connected to open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, double-click its...
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... connected it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command. You do not apply to the USB devices connected to configure it manually each time. Delete Auto-Connect Printer Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for more details. These options do not need to click Connect and setup the printer before you intend to use the Auto-Connect Printer function. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide...
... connected it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command. You do not apply to the USB devices connected to configure it manually each time. Delete Auto-Connect Printer Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for more details. These options do not need to click Connect and setup the printer before you intend to use the Auto-Connect Printer function. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide...
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....1.2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 39 The recommended screen resolution is enabled by default in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG4615 v2 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG4615 v2 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. See Chapter 5 on page 27 for more information about the modes of the NBG4615 v2. In order to use the Web Configurator...
....1.2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 39 The recommended screen resolution is enabled by default in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG4615 v2 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG4615 v2 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. See Chapter 5 on page 27 for more information about the modes of the NBG4615 v2. In order to use the Web Configurator...
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...; Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG4615 v2 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 6.5 on page 47). • Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG4615 v2 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 6.6 on page 48). • Use the Status Screen to view read-only information about the NBG4615 v2, including the WAN IP, MAC Address of the NBG4615 v2 and the firmware version (Section...
...; Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG4615 v2 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 6.5 on page 47). • Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG4615 v2 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 6.6 on page 48). • Use the Status Screen to view read-only information about the NBG4615 v2, including the WAN IP, MAC Address of the NBG4615 v2 and the firmware version (Section...
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... red light flashes. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the NBG4615 v2, including those connecting wirelessly. You can edit its settings. 48 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide If the feature is turned on the other icons to view information about the device. 6.6 Control Panel The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel. Right-click on the NBG4615 v2 icon to refresh the network map and go to open a screen...
... red light flashes. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the NBG4615 v2, including those connecting wirelessly. You can edit its settings. 48 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide If the feature is turned on the other icons to view information about the device. 6.6 Control Panel The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel. Right-click on the NBG4615 v2 icon to refresh the network map and go to open a screen...
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... times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Client List Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2 apply IP alias to the server(s) on the NBG4615 v2. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Network WAN Internet Connection This screen allows you to your DHCP status. Advanced Use this screen to view information related to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Dynamic DNS...
... times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Client List Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2 apply IP alias to the server(s) on the NBG4615 v2. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Network WAN Internet Connection This screen allows you to your DHCP status. Advanced Use this screen to view information related to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Dynamic DNS...
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... backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG4615 v2. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a router, an access point, a universal repeater or a wireless client. 62 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to change your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use...
... backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG4615 v2. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a router, an access point, a universal repeater or a wireless client. 62 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to change your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use...
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... to select the factory assigned default MAC Address. Chapter 14 WAN 14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Encapsulation Method Encapsulation is used to -Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication. If your ISP offers a dial-up the WAN Port. 126 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide IP Address and enter the IP address of a computer before you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields. 2 If your LAN. It is recommended...
... to select the factory assigned default MAC Address. Chapter 14 WAN 14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Encapsulation Method Encapsulation is used to -Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication. If your ISP offers a dial-up the WAN Port. 126 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide IP Address and enter the IP address of a computer before you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields. 2 If your LAN. It is recommended...
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... PPPoE Encapsulation The NBG4615 v2 supports PPPoE (Point-to access it requires no specific configuration of a DNS server. PPPoE is for example Radius). Chapter 14 WAN Table 44 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL First DNS Server Second DNS Server Third DNS Server DESCRIPTION Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG4615 v2's WAN IP address). Select Clone the computer's MAC address - If you set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to the right. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 129 Select User...
... PPPoE Encapsulation The NBG4615 v2 supports PPPoE (Point-to access it requires no specific configuration of a DNS server. PPPoE is for example Radius). Chapter 14 WAN Table 44 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL First DNS Server Second DNS Server Third DNS Server DESCRIPTION Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG4615 v2's WAN IP address). Select Clone the computer's MAC address - If you set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to the right. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 129 Select User...
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... the LAN. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 179 To have the NBG4615 v2 send data to devices not reachable through the NBG4615 v2's default gateway (R1). The NBG4615 v2 usually uses the default gateway to route outbound traffic from A to the Internet through the default gateway, use static routes. You create one static route to connect to services offered by your NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 20 Static Route 20.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure static routes for your ISP behind a router R3 connected to the NBG4615 v2's LAN interface. Figure 114 Example of Static Routing...
... the LAN. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 179 To have the NBG4615 v2 send data to devices not reachable through the NBG4615 v2's default gateway (R1). The NBG4615 v2 usually uses the default gateway to route outbound traffic from A to the Internet through the default gateway, use static routes. You create one static route to connect to services offered by your NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 20 Static Route 20.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure static routes for your ISP behind a router R3 connected to the NBG4615 v2's LAN interface. Figure 114 Example of Static Routing...
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... LAN and the WAN and acts as a mechanism used to establish a network security perimeter in any way, including attaching a modem to the port. 3 Limit who can be used to another , have access to assure the integrity of a network security policy. However, "inbound access" is not allowed (by screening data packets against Denial of your router. 184 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall 1 Change the default password via Web Configurator...
... LAN and the WAN and acts as a mechanism used to establish a network security perimeter in any way, including attaching a modem to the port. 3 Limit who can be used to another , have access to assure the integrity of a network security policy. However, "inbound access" is not allowed (by screening data packets against Denial of your router. 184 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall 1 Change the default password via Web Configurator...
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... for ping traffic. Enter the starting IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic. This is the port number of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic. Apply Cancel If you select BOTH, enter the protocol for which the bandwidth management rule applies. For example, ICMP for commonly used services and port numbers. 198 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Source Address End The NBG4615 v2 applies bandwidth management to traffic...
... for ping traffic. Enter the starting IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic. This is the port number of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic. Apply Cancel If you select BOTH, enter the protocol for which the bandwidth management rule applies. For example, ICMP for commonly used services and port numbers. 198 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Source Address End The NBG4615 v2 applies bandwidth management to traffic...
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... information on appropriate settings. 220 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Contact your WAN port. This mode offers services such as the Internet. Chapter 26 Maintenance Figure 151 WISP + UR Mode WISP + UR Access Point 26.11 Sys OP Mode Screen Use this screen to select how you want to use your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as a firewall or bandwidth management. Table 93 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL Configuration Mode Router Mode DESCRIPTION Select Router Mode if your NBG4615 v2.
... information on appropriate settings. 220 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Contact your WAN port. This mode offers services such as the Internet. Chapter 26 Maintenance Figure 151 WISP + UR Mode WISP + UR Access Point 26.11 Sys OP Mode Screen Use this screen to select how you want to use your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as a firewall or bandwidth management. Table 93 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL Configuration Mode Router Mode DESCRIPTION Select Router Mode if your NBG4615 v2.
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... NBG4615 v2 and also want to connect the NBG4615 v2 to an existing access point. Select WISP + Universal Repeater Mode if your NBG4615 v2 needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point, still have wireless clients associate with the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 221 There is no WAN port. • The DHCP server on your device is disabled. • Router functions (such as NAT, bandwidth management, remote management, firewall and so on) are not available when the NBG4615 v2 is in Access Point Mode. • The IP address...
... NBG4615 v2 and also want to connect the NBG4615 v2 to an existing access point. Select WISP + Universal Repeater Mode if your NBG4615 v2 needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point, still have wireless clients associate with the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 221 There is no WAN port. • The DHCP server on your device is disabled. • Router functions (such as NAT, bandwidth management, remote management, firewall and so on) are not available when the NBG4615 v2 is in Access Point Mode. • The IP address...
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... encounter. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 223 Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • NBG4615 v2 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the NBG4615 v2 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting • USB Device Problems • ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The NBG4615 v2 does not turn on. The potential problems are using the power adaptor or...
... encounter. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 223 Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • NBG4615 v2 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the NBG4615 v2 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting • USB Device Problems • ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The NBG4615 v2 does not turn on. The potential problems are using the power adaptor or...
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... the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try to access the NBG4615 v2 with the default IP address. I can access the NBG4615 v2, check the remote management settings and firewall rules to find out why the NBG4615 v2 does not respond to HTTP. • If your last session. The default password is using another service, such as the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 225 Chapter 27 Troubleshooting • If you changed the IP address (Section 16...
... the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try to access the NBG4615 v2 with the default IP address. I can access the NBG4615 v2, check the remote management settings and firewall rules to find out why the NBG4615 v2 does not respond to HTTP. • If your last session. The default password is using another service, such as the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 225 Chapter 27 Troubleshooting • If you changed the IP address (Section 16...