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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG4615 v2 and access the Web Configurator wizards. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your network and configuring for Internet access. 2 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT!
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG4615 v2 and access the Web Configurator wizards. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your network and configuring for Internet access. 2 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT!
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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...27 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 NBG4615 v2 Modes ...43 Easy Mode ...45 Router Mode ...57 Access Point Mode ...63 Universal Repeater Mode ...71 WISP Mode ...81 WISP + Universal Repeater Mode ...91 Tutorials ...... ...177 Static Route ...179 Firewall ...183 Content Filtering ...189 Bandwidth Management ...193 Remote Management ...201 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...205 Maintenance ...211 Troubleshooting ...223 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...27 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 NBG4615 v2 Modes ...43 Easy Mode ...45 Router Mode ...57 Access Point Mode ...63 Universal Repeater Mode ...71 WISP Mode ...81 WISP + Universal Repeater Mode ...91 Tutorials ...... ...177 Static Route ...179 Firewall ...183 Content Filtering ...189 Bandwidth Management ...193 Remote Management ...201 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...205 Maintenance ...211 Troubleshooting ...223 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 3
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... Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 Introduction ...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Applications ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4615 v2 ...15 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4615 v2 16 1.5 Resetting the NBG4615 v2 ...16 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 16 1.6 The WPS Button ...16 1.7 LEDs ...17 1.8 Wall Mounting ...18 Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 21 2.1 Overview...
... Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 Introduction ...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Applications ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4615 v2 ...15 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4615 v2 16 1.5 Resetting the NBG4615 v2 ...16 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 16 1.6 The WPS Button ...16 1.7 LEDs ...17 1.8 Wall Mounting ...18 Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 21 2.1 Overview...
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... Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK 35 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 4.1 Overview ...39 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 4.2.1 Login Screen ...39 4.2.2 Password Screen ...40 Chapter 5 NBG4615 v2 Modes ...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...43 5.1.2 Device Modes ...43 Chapter 6 Easy Mode ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You Can Do ...46 6.3 What You ... Easy Mode ...54 Chapter 7 Router Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...57 7.2.1 Navigation Panel ...60 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode...63 8.1 Overview ...63 6 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
... Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK 35 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 4.1 Overview ...39 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 4.2.1 Login Screen ...39 4.2.2 Password Screen ...40 Chapter 5 NBG4615 v2 Modes ...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...43 5.1.2 Device Modes ...43 Chapter 6 Easy Mode ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You Can Do ...46 6.3 What You ... Easy Mode ...54 Chapter 7 Router Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...57 7.2.1 Navigation Panel ...60 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode...63 8.1 Overview ...63 6 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
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...9 Universal Repeater Mode...71 9.1 Overview ...71 9.2 What You Can Do ...71 9.3 What You Need to Know ...72 9.4 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to Universal Repeater Mode 72 9.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 73 9.5.1 Navigation Panel ...75 9.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...75 9.6.1 No Security ......Overview ...81 10.2 What You Can Do ...81 10.3 What You Need to Know ...82 10.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to WISP Mode 82 10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode 82 10.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ...83 10....2 What You Can Do ...91 11.3 What You Need to Know ...92 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 7
...9 Universal Repeater Mode...71 9.1 Overview ...71 9.2 What You Can Do ...71 9.3 What You Need to Know ...72 9.4 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to Universal Repeater Mode 72 9.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 73 9.5.1 Navigation Panel ...75 9.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...75 9.6.1 No Security ......Overview ...81 10.2 What You Can Do ...81 10.3 What You Need to Know ...82 10.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to WISP Mode 82 10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode 82 10.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ...83 10....2 What You Can Do ...91 11.3 What You Need to Know ...92 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 7
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Table of Contents 11.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to WISP + UR Mode 92 11.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP + UR Mode 93 11.4 WISP + ... ...101 12.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 v2 103 12.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 104 12.5 Connecting the NBG4615 v2 to an AP or Wireless Router 108 12.6 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 111 12.6.1 Multiple Connections...125 14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection 126 14.3.2 Multicast ...127 14.4 Internet Connection ...127 14.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...127 8 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
Table of Contents 11.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 v2 to WISP + UR Mode 92 11.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP + UR Mode 93 11.4 WISP + ... ...101 12.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 v2 103 12.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 104 12.5 Connecting the NBG4615 v2 to an AP or Wireless Router 108 12.6 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 111 12.6.1 Multiple Connections...125 14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection 126 14.3.2 Multicast ...127 14.4 Internet Connection ...127 14.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...127 8 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
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... 17.1.2 What You Need To Know ...161 17.2 DHCP Server General Screen ...161 17.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen 162 17.4 DHCP Client List Screen ...164 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 9
... 17.1.2 What You Need To Know ...161 17.2 DHCP Server General Screen ...161 17.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen 162 17.4 DHCP Client List Screen ...164 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 9
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....1 Overview ...189 22.1.1 What You Need To Know ...189 22.2 Content Filter ...189 22.3 Technical Reference ...191 22.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking 191 10 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
....1 Overview ...189 22.1.1 What You Need To Know ...189 22.2 Content Filter ...189 22.3 Technical Reference ...191 22.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking 191 10 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
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... 23.3 What You Need To Know ...194 23.4 General Screen ...194 23.5 Advanced Screen ...194 23.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration 196 23.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration 197 23.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services 199 Chapter 24 Remote Management...201 24.1 Overview ...201 24.2 What You Can Do in... ...211 26.4 Password Screen ...212 26.5 Time Setting Screen ...213 26.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...214 26.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 216 26.8 Restart Screen ...217 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 11
... 23.3 What You Need To Know ...194 23.4 General Screen ...194 23.5 Advanced Screen ...194 23.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration 196 23.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration 197 23.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services 199 Chapter 24 Remote Management...201 24.1 Overview ...201 24.2 What You Can Do in... ...211 26.4 Password Screen ...212 26.5 Time Setting Screen ...213 26.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...214 26.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 216 26.8 Restart Screen ...217 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 11
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... LEDs 223 27.3 NBG4615 v2 Access and 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
... LEDs 223 27.3 NBG4615 v2 Access and 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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..., or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 v2 to connect a USB device (such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for Internet access. • NetUSB. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2 using the NBG4615 v2: • Wired. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
..., or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 v2 to connect a USB device (such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for Internet access. • NetUSB. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2 using the NBG4615 v2: • Wired. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
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... ) on . 2 Press the RESET button for one device to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to make the NBG4615 v2 more secure and to manage the NBG4615 v2 more effectively. • Change the password. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure ... and letters. • Write down the password and put it in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security. 16 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide This means that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234" and the IP address will be useful if the device...
... ) on . 2 Press the RESET button for one device to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to make the NBG4615 v2 more secure and to manage the NBG4615 v2 more effectively. • Change the password. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure ... and letters. • Write down the password and put it in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security. 16 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide This means that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234" and the IP address will be useful if the device...
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... connection is on page 97. 1.7 LEDs Figure 1 Front Panel Power WAN LAN 1-4 WPS WLAN USB The following table describes the LEDs. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Make sure the power LED is ready. For more information on using WPS, see Section 12.2 on (not blinking). 2 Press the... WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. The NBG4615 v2 is not receiving power. Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG4615 v2 that acts as the AP and in another WPS-enabled device within two minutes of the...
... connection is on page 97. 1.7 LEDs Figure 1 Front Panel Power WAN LAN 1-4 WPS WLAN USB The following table describes the LEDs. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Make sure the power LED is ready. For more information on using WPS, see Section 12.2 on (not blinking). 2 Press the... WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. The NBG4615 v2 is not receiving power. Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG4615 v2 that acts as the AP and in another WPS-enabled device within two minutes of the...
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...Blinking USB Off Green On Off DESCRIPTION The NBG4615 v2's LAN connection is negotiating a WPS connection with the screws on the screws. 18 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide The NBG4615 v2 is ready. Do not insert the screws all the way in - Hang the NBG4615 v2 on the wall. Do not insert the ...screws all the way in - The NBG4615 v2 is no USB device connected to avoid damaging ...
...Blinking USB Off Green On Off DESCRIPTION The NBG4615 v2's LAN connection is negotiating a WPS connection with the screws on the screws. 18 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide The NBG4615 v2 is ready. Do not insert the screws all the way in - Hang the NBG4615 v2 on the wall. Do not insert the ...screws all the way in - The NBG4615 v2 is no USB device connected to avoid damaging ...
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... Utility Before you can access USB devices connected to the NBG4615 v2, you must first install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on the NBG4615 v2. 3 Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to these devices. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 2.1 Overview The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with...
... Utility Before you can access USB devices connected to the NBG4615 v2, you must first install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on the NBG4615 v2. 3 Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to these devices. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 2.1 Overview The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with...
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... 12 on page 39 for more details. Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 3 To open the NBG4615 v2's built-in this window. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you can use . 22 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide If the printer is connecting to the shared USB printer... for the first time, you need to use to set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for details). Note: If the computer...
... 12 on page 39 for more details. Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 3 To open the NBG4615 v2's built-in this window. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you can use . 22 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide If the printer is connecting to the shared USB printer... for the first time, you need to use to set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for details). Note: If the computer...
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...Center Utility. Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all of the utility software and driver versions. Figure 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Menus The following table describes the menus in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to... to as many USB devices as are connected to Connect Some USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 23 Request to the NBG4615 v2. If so, select the device in this screen. Network Scanner Click this to open the scanner options on your computer...
...Center Utility. Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all of the utility software and driver versions. Figure 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Menus The following table describes the menus in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to... to as many USB devices as are connected to Connect Some USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 23 Request to the NBG4615 v2. If so, select the device in this screen. Network Scanner Click this to open the scanner options on your computer...
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...for the utility. See Chapter 12 on page 114 for the printer that you intend to the NBG4615 v2. Delete Auto-Connect Printer Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for more details. ...can open it manually each time. This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer. 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window This section describes the utility's configuration window, which allows you to configure ... it to your computer during inital connection. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
...for the utility. See Chapter 12 on page 114 for the printer that you intend to the NBG4615 v2. Delete Auto-Connect Printer Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for more details. ...can open it manually each time. This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer. 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window This section describes the utility's configuration window, which allows you to configure ... it to your computer during inital connection. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide