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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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... 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 ...21 2.1.1 Quick Setup ...21 2.1.2 Installing...
... 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 ...21 2.1.1 Quick Setup ...21 2.1.2 Installing...
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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... 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... 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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... 27.1 Overview ...223 27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and 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...
... 27.1 Overview ...223 27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and 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...
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...This is recommended for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 v2 to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. A range of the following networks using a (...and access the Internet. • Wireless. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 v2 allows you to the USB port and then share...
...This is recommended for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 v2 to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. A range of the following networks using a (...and access the Internet. • Wireless. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of the NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 v2 allows you to the USB port and then share...
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... it to connect your computer to them. 2.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center 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 display a list of all...systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6. To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility: 1 Insert the disc that the NBG4615 v2 firmware is version v1.00(AAFI.0) or higher. Note: In order to your computer. See Chapter 26 on page ...
... it to connect your computer to them. 2.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center 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 display a list of all...systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6. To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility: 1 Insert the disc that the NBG4615 v2 firmware is version v1.00(AAFI.0) or higher. Note: In order to your computer. See Chapter 26 on page ...
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Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 3 To open the NBG4615 v2's built-in this window. Note: If the computer is auto-...to set the selected printer to 'auto-connect' after you have connected it manually each time. Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Configure Server Click to your computer, they will always be... to click Connect and setup the printer before you can set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for more details. Figure 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window The following table describes the icons in ...
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 3 To open the NBG4615 v2's built-in this window. Note: If the computer is auto-...to set the selected printer to 'auto-connect' after you have connected it manually each time. Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Configure Server Click to your computer, they will always be... to click Connect and setup the printer before you can set up the NBG4615 v2 (see Chapter 4 on page 114 for more details. Figure 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window The following table describes the icons in ...
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... table describes the menus in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to the NBG4615 v2. Tools Configuration This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility configuration window. Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all... of the utility software and driver versions. Table 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen Menus MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION System Exit This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. Request to the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 23 If so, select the device in this...
... table describes the menus in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to the NBG4615 v2. Tools Configuration This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility configuration window. Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all... of the utility software and driver versions. Table 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen Menus MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION System Exit This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. Request to the NBG4615 v2. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 23 If so, select the device in this...
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...Connect and setup the printer before you to the NBG4615 v2. These options do not need to configure it to use the Auto-Connect Printer function. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide You can set certain options for ...more details. This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer. 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window This ...
...Connect and setup the printer before you to the NBG4615 v2. These options do not need to configure it to use the Auto-Connect Printer function. Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window 24 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide You can set certain options for ...more details. This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer. 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window This ...
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...Auto-Connect Printer List Window This section describes the utility's auto-connect printer list window. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 25 You must restart the utility for more details. Apply Click this NBG4615 v2. OK Click this screen. Language Select a language for the first time, you need ...to remove it by clicking the Tools > Auto-Connect Printer List menu command. Figure 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer ...
...Auto-Connect Printer List Window This section describes the utility's auto-connect printer list window. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 25 You must restart the utility for more details. Apply Click this NBG4615 v2. OK Click this screen. Language Select a language for the first time, you need ...to remove it by clicking the Tools > Auto-Connect Printer List menu command. Figure 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer ...
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The Utility will close . Or you want to exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility when your computer is not connected to an icon at the system tray of the Utility: 2 This will automatically close the ... the steps below: 1 Click System > Exit on the Utility screen. Right-click on the Utility's icon and click Exit. 26 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility If you can close the Utlity screen first, then exit: 1 Click the X on the upper-right corner...
The Utility will close . Or you want to exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility when your computer is not connected to an icon at the system tray of the Utility: 2 This will automatically close the ... the steps below: 1 Click System > Exit on the Utility screen. Right-click on the Utility's icon and click Exit. 26 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility If you can close the Utlity screen first, then exit: 1 Click the X on the upper-right corner...
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... 12.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that the device is turned on the NBG4615 v2 • Connecting the NBG4615 v2 to an AP or Wireless Router • Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility • Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer 12.2 Set Up a Wireless... Network with WPS This section gives you an example of your NBG4615 v2 is placed within range of how to set to a ...
... 12.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that the device is turned on the NBG4615 v2 • Connecting the NBG4615 v2 to an AP or Wireless Router • Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility • Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer 12.2 Set Up a Wireless... Network with WPS This section gives you an example of your NBG4615 v2 is placed within range of how to set to a ...
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...on how to do that. 3 After you cannot see your utility's icon on your screen, go to Start > Programs and click on your computer. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 101 Chapter 12 Tutorials 5 Open the Status screen. The screens may vary for the wireless client. If you 've installed the utility, ... connection is up under Interface Status. 12.3.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL NWD2205 wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the list of APs within range, as an example for different models. 1 The NBG4615 v2 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients.
...on how to do that. 3 After you cannot see your utility's icon on your screen, go to Start > Programs and click on your computer. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 101 Chapter 12 Tutorials 5 Open the Status screen. The screens may vary for the wireless client. If you 've installed the utility, ... connection is up under Interface Status. 12.3.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL NWD2205 wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the list of APs within range, as an example for different models. 1 The NBG4615 v2 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients.
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... network to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured. 12.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 v2 You can configure more than one SSID on a NBG4615 v2 when it is weak or you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on page 147. Clients using different SSIDs can... connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide. If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is operating in the screen below. Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security ...
... network to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured. 12.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 v2 You can configure more than one SSID on a NBG4615 v2 when it is weak or you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on page 147. Clients using different SSIDs can... connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide. If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is operating in the screen below. Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security ...
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...on the computer to which you how to connect to a USB device over your NBG4615 v2 network by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on the installation. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 111 See Chapter 2 on page 22 for more information. 12.6 Connecting... to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility This tutorial shows you want to the NBG4615 v2, click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink under Summary in the Status screen or Monitor > WLAN ...
...on the computer to which you how to connect to a USB device over your NBG4615 v2 network by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on the installation. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 111 See Chapter 2 on page 22 for more information. 12.6 Connecting... to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility This tutorial shows you want to the NBG4615 v2, click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink under Summary in the Status screen or Monitor > WLAN ...
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... second computer (B) to mount the USB device on your system. 12.6.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device The Utility supports one connection to the NBG4615 v2's USB device at a time. Chapter 12 Tutorials 2 Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports of the NBG4615 v2. 3 Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on B. 112...
... second computer (B) to mount the USB device on your system. 12.6.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device The Utility supports one connection to the NBG4615 v2's USB device at a time. Chapter 12 Tutorials 2 Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports of the NBG4615 v2. 3 Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on B. 112...
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...may be prompted to finish installing. 5 Click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the menu. 114 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Then click Connect. Follow the driver's installation steps to install the driver. This tutorial shows you how to set your...computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer over your NBG4615 v2 network each time you log into your computer. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to your computer. The name of the NBG4615 v2. 3 Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on the printer name. Chapter 12 Tutorials...
...may be prompted to finish installing. 5 Click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the menu. 114 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Then click Connect. Follow the driver's installation steps to install the driver. This tutorial shows you how to set your...computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer over your NBG4615 v2 network each time you log into your computer. 1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to your computer. The name of the NBG4615 v2. 3 Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on the printer name. Chapter 12 Tutorials...
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... Address The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by the NBG4615 v2 to communicate with the NBG4615 v2's WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server addresses in the...method). It is recommended that you use the same encapsulation method used by the ISP each time the NBG4615 v2 tries to access the Internet. If your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The DNS server is extremely .... IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. Once it accessible from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol.
... Address The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by the NBG4615 v2 to communicate with the NBG4615 v2's WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server addresses in the...method). It is recommended that you use the same encapsulation method used by the ISP each time the NBG4615 v2 tries to access the Internet. If your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The DNS server is extremely .... IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. Once it accessible from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol.
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...allows you to create and enforce Internet access policies tailored to arts and entertainment web pages. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the NBG4615 v2 would not find "tw/news". 22.2 Content Filter Use this chapter. The file path is the characters that blocks John Doe's...you can configure one policy that come before the first slash in the URL. The URL's domain name or IP address is www.zyxel.com.tw. Since the NBG4615 v2 checks the URL's domain name (or IP address) and file path separately, it would find items that come after the first slash...
...allows you to create and enforce Internet access policies tailored to arts and entertainment web pages. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the NBG4615 v2 would not find "tw/news". 22.2 Content Filter Use this chapter. The file path is the characters that blocks John Doe's...you can configure one policy that come before the first slash in the URL. The URL's domain name or IP address is www.zyxel.com.tw. Since the NBG4615 v2 checks the URL's domain name (or IP address) and file path separately, it would find items that come after the first slash...
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...'s URL the content filter is to remove it. This means that the NBG4615 v2 checks the characters that come before the last slash in the lower box and click Delete to check for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw/news/. Chapter 22 Content Filtering Table 78 Security > Content Filter... keyword disappears from the text box after you click Apply. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking searches for keyword blocking. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 191 Clear All Click this chapter. 22.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking You can...
...'s URL the content filter is to remove it. This means that the NBG4615 v2 checks the characters that come before the last slash in the lower box and click Delete to check for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw/news/. Chapter 22 Content Filtering Table 78 Security > Content Filter... keyword disappears from the text box after you click Apply. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking searches for keyword blocking. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 191 Clear All Click this chapter. 22.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking You can...