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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 ...97 Technical Reference ...117 Monitor ...119...
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 ...97 Technical Reference ...117 Monitor ...119...
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......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 ...76 9.6.2 Static WEP ...76 9.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...78 9.7 Site Survey Screen ...78 Chapter 10 WISP Mode ...81 10...
......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 ...76 9.6.2 Static WEP ...76 9.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...78 9.7 Site Survey Screen ...78 Chapter 10 WISP Mode ...81 10...
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...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 allow: • Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default in access point or universal repeater, the IP address is 1024 ...by default. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 39 Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later...
...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 allow: • Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default in access point or universal repeater, the IP address is 1024 ...by default. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 39 Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later...
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...view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + Universal Repeater: In this mode to another network, like the Internet. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 43 In addition, it can be sufficient for editing NBG4615 v2 features. • Device mode. This interface may be an access ...device. • Expert: Advanced users can act as in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 v2 can provide WiFi function to connect your NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 5 NBG4615 v2 Modes 5.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your local network. This ...
...view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + Universal Repeater: In this mode to another network, like the Internet. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 43 In addition, it can be sufficient for editing NBG4615 v2 features. • Device mode. This interface may be an access ...device. • Expert: Advanced users can act as in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 v2 can provide WiFi function to connect your NBG4615 v2. CHAPTER 5 NBG4615 v2 Modes 5.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your local network. This ...
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... on page 220. Note: Choose your NBG4615 v2, refer to Chapter 26 on these modes and to connect. 44 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide The running applications and services of the access point to which you want to change it later. In WISP and WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you should know the SSID and... wireless security details of the network devices connected to change the mode of the NBG4615 v2 changes. When changing to another mode, the IP address of your Device Mode carefully...
... on page 220. Note: Choose your NBG4615 v2, refer to Chapter 26 on these modes and to connect. 44 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide The running applications and services of the access point to which you want to change it later. In WISP and WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you should know the SSID and... wireless security details of the network devices connected to change the mode of the NBG4615 v2 changes. When changing to another mode, the IP address of your Device Mode carefully...
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... 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 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device ... available. • Universal Repeater Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • WISP Mode: The available features for this mode are Game Console, Content Filter, Bandwidth MGMT, and Firewall. • WISP + Universal Repeater Mode: All Control Panel features are available. 46 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
... 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 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device ... available. • Universal Repeater Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • WISP Mode: The available features for this mode are Game Console, Content Filter, Bandwidth MGMT, and Firewall. • WISP + Universal Repeater Mode: All Control Panel features are available. 46 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide
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Repeat this request. Up to save your changes. The keyword disappears from High to Low and click Apply. Click Apply to 64 keywords are allowed. The NBG4615 v2 uses bandwidth management for bandwidth allocation. When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get... allocation to pre-defined services and applications for incoming and outgoing traffic. Delete Apply Cancel Note: The NBG4615 v2 does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 51 Figure 29 Content Filter Chapter 6 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in...
Repeat this request. Up to save your changes. The keyword disappears from High to Low and click Apply. Click Apply to 64 keywords are allowed. The NBG4615 v2 uses bandwidth management for bandwidth allocation. When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get... allocation to pre-defined services and applications for incoming and outgoing traffic. Delete Apply Cancel Note: The NBG4615 v2 does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 51 Figure 29 Content Filter Chapter 6 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in...
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...screen to change administrative settings such as a router, an access point, a universal repeater or a wireless client. 62 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to select whether your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode... Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet to manage the NBG4615 v2. Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you prefer. Password Password Setup Use this screen to backup and restore ...
...screen to change administrative settings such as a router, an access point, a universal repeater or a wireless client. 62 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to select whether your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode... Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet to manage the NBG4615 v2. Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you prefer. Password Password Setup Use this screen to backup and restore ...
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... a universal repeater. Figure 44 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the NBG4615 v2 and the access point connect, the NBG4615 v2 acquires its IP address from the access point. The clients of the NBG4615 v2 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 v2 can...
... a universal repeater. Figure 44 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the NBG4615 v2 and the access point connect, the NBG4615 v2 acquires its IP address from the access point. The clients of the NBG4615 v2 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 v2 can...
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...retype it to confirm, then click Apply. If your computer's IP address is already in Universal Repeater mode. 72 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 The Easy mode appears. Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the screen, click Maintenance > ....168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your NBG4615 v2 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater and Site Survey screens, other configuration screens in Universal Repeater Mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. Type "cmd" ...
...retype it to confirm, then click Apply. If your computer's IP address is already in Universal Repeater mode. 72 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 The Easy mode appears. Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the screen, click Maintenance > ....168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your NBG4615 v2 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater and Site Survey screens, other configuration screens in Universal Repeater Mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. Type "cmd" ...
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Then click Apply. Figure 46 Pop up message window appears. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Universal Repeater mode is successful. 9.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. Figure 47 Status: Universal Repeater Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 73 Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9 When you select Universal Repeater Mode, the following pop-up for Universal Repeater mode Click OK.
Then click Apply. Figure 46 Pop up message window appears. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Universal Repeater mode is successful. 9.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. Figure 47 Status: Universal Repeater Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 73 Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9 When you select Universal Repeater Mode, the following pop-up for Universal Repeater mode Click OK.
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...Wireless Client Mode. to go to the NBG4615 v2. System Status Item This column shows the type of your device. The port types are currently associated to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 13.6 on . Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels ...Name This is set Universal Repeater Mode. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to view the wireless stations that are : LAN and WLAN. 74 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Use this screen to identify the NBG4615 v2 in the Maintenance > General...
...Wireless Client Mode. to go to the NBG4615 v2. System Status Item This column shows the type of your device. The port types are currently associated to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 13.6 on . Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels ...Name This is set Universal Repeater Mode. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to view the wireless stations that are : LAN and WLAN. 74 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Use this screen to identify the NBG4615 v2 in the Maintenance > General...
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...want to connect. Note: To have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the NBG4615 v2 (A) in universal repeater mode, you must set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General screen to be the same as the one on page 60... (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 9.5.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4615 v2 features in the navigation panel. 9.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used by the wireless device to which the...
...want to connect. Note: To have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the NBG4615 v2 (A) in universal repeater mode, you must set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General screen to be the same as the one on page 60... (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 9.5.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4615 v2 features in the navigation panel. 9.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used by the wireless device to which the...
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... Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. 9.6.2 Static WEP Figure 50 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP 76 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Select the channel number used by the access point to which you are connecting. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point ...
... Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. 9.6.2 Static WEP Figure 50 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP 76 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Select the channel number used by the access point to which you are connecting. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point ...
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... printable characters) and click Generate. Apply Cancel You must use . Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels in this option in order to the NBG4615 v2. If you chose 64-bits, then enter any one key can be activated at ... a hexadecimal key, is called a channel. Both the NBG4615 v2 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one time. Table 31 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of radio frequencies used to...
... printable characters) and click Generate. Apply Cancel You must use . Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels in this option in order to the NBG4615 v2. If you chose 64-bits, then enter any one key can be activated at ... a hexadecimal key, is called a channel. Both the NBG4615 v2 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one time. Table 31 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of radio frequencies used to...
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...Mode Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Select the channel number used by the access point to which you want to the NBG4615 v2. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 9.7 Site Survey Screen Use this screen. Apply Cancel ...WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Figure 52 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Site Survey (Universal Repeater) 78 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 51 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following screen. Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > ...
...Mode Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Select the channel number used by the access point to which you want to the NBG4615 v2. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 9.7 Site Survey Screen Use this screen. Apply Cancel ...WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Figure 52 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Site Survey (Universal Repeater) 78 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Chapter 9 Universal Repeater Mode 9.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 51 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following screen. Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > ...
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...following table describes the labels in this device. This displays the SSID of the wireless device. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 79 Table 33 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Site Survey (Universal Repeater) LABEL Site Survey # DESCRIPTION Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open a configuration...displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your NBG4615 v2 and this screen. This displays the channel number used by this table. Select a wireless device and click this wireless device....
...following table describes the labels in this device. This displays the SSID of the wireless device. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 79 Table 33 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Site Survey (Universal Repeater) LABEL Site Survey # DESCRIPTION Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open a configuration...displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your NBG4615 v2 and this screen. This displays the channel number used by this table. Select a wireless device and click this wireless device....
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...screen to associate your ISP information in the WAN screen in the same subnet. Note: When the NBG4615 v2 is used as a wireless client (A) and another is in WISP or WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you already have an access point or wireless router in your network and the remote network... are NOT in order to access the Internet. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 81 In the example below, one NBG4615 v2 is configured as an access point (B). CHAPTER ...
...screen to associate your ISP information in the WAN screen in the same subnet. Note: When the NBG4615 v2 is used as a wireless client (A) and another is in WISP or WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you already have an access point or wireless router in your network and the remote network... are NOT in order to access the Internet. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 81 In the example below, one NBG4615 v2 is configured as an access point (B). CHAPTER ...
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...on page 89). Note: When the NBG4615 v2 is used as an access point (B). In the example below, one NBG4615 v2 is configured as WISP +Universal Repeater (UR) mode (A) and another is in WISP or WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you still need to enter your NBG4615 v2 (acting as a wireless client) with ... 67). • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen to associate your ISP information in the WAN screen in WISP mode. CHAPTER 11 WISP + Universal Repeater Mode 11.1 Overview In WISP + Universal Repeater (UR) mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as in order to access the...
...on page 89). Note: When the NBG4615 v2 is used as an access point (B). In the example below, one NBG4615 v2 is configured as WISP +Universal Repeater (UR) mode (A) and another is in WISP or WISP + Universal Repeater mode, you still need to enter your NBG4615 v2 (acting as a wireless client) with ... 67). • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen to associate your ISP information in the WAN screen in WISP mode. CHAPTER 11 WISP + Universal Repeater Mode 11.1 Overview In WISP + Universal Repeater (UR) mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as in order to access the...