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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 ...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 ...97 Technical Reference ...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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... 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window 24 2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window 25 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 26 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Accessing the Wizard ...27 3.3 Connect to Internet ...28 3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...29 3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...30 3.3.3 Connection Type: PPTP ...32 3.4 Router Password ...33 NBG4615 v2 User...
... 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window 24 2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window 25 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 26 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Accessing the Wizard ...27 3.3 Connect to Internet ...28 3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...29 3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...30 3.3.3 Connection Type: PPTP ...32 3.4 Router Password ...33 NBG4615 v2 User...
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...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 ... ...52 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...52 6.6.7 WPS ...53 6.7 Status Screen in 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
...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 ... ...52 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...52 6.6.7 WPS ...53 6.7 Status Screen in 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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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 +...Notebook ...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....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 +...Notebook ...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....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 Java...
... 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 Java...
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... can connect to the NBG4615 v2 to create an instant network connection with your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. 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 create an instant network connection with your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. This is recommended for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your...
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... connects to the Internet, it to confirm. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 33 The NBG4615 v2 connects to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to the Internet. Enter...
... connects to the Internet, it to confirm. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 33 The NBG4615 v2 connects to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to the Internet. Enter...
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Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 14 Router Password 3.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. 34 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG4615 v2 in the following screen.
Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 14 Router Password 3.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. 34 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG4615 v2 in the following screen.
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...point or universal repeater, the IP address is the first time you are allowed in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG4615 v2 hardware is in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Your ...; Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default in router mode by 768 pixels. In order to use the Web Configurator you may be redirected to access the NBG4615 v2 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG4615 v2 via Internet browser. Web pop-up windows from your web ...
...point or universal repeater, the IP address is the first time you are allowed in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG4615 v2 hardware is in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Your ...; Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default in router mode by 768 pixels. In order to use the Web Configurator you may be redirected to access the NBG4615 v2 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG4615 v2 via Internet browser. Web pop-up windows from your web ...
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... you want to allow clients to connect to Chapter 6 on page 45 for more information on the screens in this mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as a: • Router: This is being used in this mode. • WISP: Use this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the clients on... the LAN side. Use this mode to view the Status screen in this mode, the NBG4615 v2 can change to this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which has two modes: • Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode...
... you want to allow clients to connect to Chapter 6 on page 45 for more information on the screens in this mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as a: • Router: This is being used in this mode. • WISP: Use this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the clients on... the LAN side. Use this mode to view the Status screen in this mode, the NBG4615 v2 can change to this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which has two modes: • Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode...
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...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 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the... Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features ...
...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 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the... Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features ...
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NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 57 Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. In the figure below, the NBG4615 v2 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG4615 v2 is shown after changing to the Expert Mode of your NBG4615 v2. 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. Figure 35 NBG4615 v2 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default.
NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 57 Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. In the figure below, the NBG4615 v2 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG4615 v2 is shown after changing to the Expert Mode of your NBG4615 v2. 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. Figure 35 NBG4615 v2 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default.
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... refresh the status screen statistics. Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. 58 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu. See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. Table 24 Status Screen... from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to not refresh the screen statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 36 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in this icon to go to Easy Mode.
... refresh the status screen statistics. Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. 58 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu. See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. Table 24 Status Screen... from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to not refresh the screen statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 36 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in this icon to go to Easy Mode.
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... LAN is using. Current Date/Time This field displays your device. Memory Usage This shows what percentage of data the NBG4615 v2 is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 122). Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Maintenance > General screen. IP Address This shows the WAN port's IP...
... LAN is using. Current Date/Time This field displays your device. Memory Usage This shows what percentage of data the NBG4615 v2 is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 122). Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Maintenance > General screen. IP Address This shows the WAN port's IP...
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...and summary statistics tables. Packet Statistics Use this screen to configure NBG4615 v2 features. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This displays the NBG4615 v2 port types. For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate...when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled. MONITOR Log Use this screen to the NBG4615 v2. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. DHCP Table Use this screen to view the wireless stations ...
...and summary statistics tables. Packet Statistics Use this screen to configure NBG4615 v2 features. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This displays the NBG4615 v2 port types. For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate...when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled. MONITOR Log Use this screen to the NBG4615 v2. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. DHCP Table Use this screen to view the wireless stations ...
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...Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Network WAN Internet Connection This screen allows you to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG4615 v2. WPS Station Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2... allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to configure advanced wireless settings. Port Trigger Use this screen to change your NBG4615 v2's port triggering settings. WMM QoS allows you to the delivery requirements of individual services. More AP Use this screen...
...Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Network WAN Internet Connection This screen allows you to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG4615 v2. WPS Station Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2... allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to configure advanced wireless settings. Port Trigger Use this screen to change your NBG4615 v2's port triggering settings. WMM QoS allows you to the delivery requirements of individual services. More AP Use this screen...
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... address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the NBG4615 v2. MAINTENANCE General General 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 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this ... screen to enable Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the NBG4615 v2. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to configure ...
... address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the NBG4615 v2. MAINTENANCE General General 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 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this ... screen to enable Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the NBG4615 v2. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to configure ...
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...available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. Note: See Chapter 12 on page 97 for an example of setting up a wireless network in Access Point mode. 8.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG4615 v2 (Section ...tutorial on your network. CHAPTER 8 Access Point Mode 8.1 Overview Use your NBG4615 v2 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on setting up a network with the NBG4615 v2 as an access point. In this mode your NBG4615 v2 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point...
...available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. Note: See Chapter 12 on page 97 for an example of setting up a wireless network in Access Point mode. 8.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG4615 v2 (Section ...tutorial on your network. CHAPTER 8 Access Point Mode 8.1 Overview Use your NBG4615 v2 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on setting up a network with the NBG4615 v2 as an access point. In this mode your NBG4615 v2 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point...
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..., the Easy Mode appears. Type "cmd" in your computer's IP address. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 65 If your computer's IP address is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 15 on page 135 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter...
..., the Easy Mode appears. Type "cmd" in your computer's IP address. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 65 If your computer's IP address is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 15 on page 135 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter...
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... expand wireless coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network. In the example below, the NBG4615 v2 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless client at the same time. The clients of the NBG4615 v2 can now surf the Internet. 9.2 What You Can Do ... an existing network through another access point (Section 9.6 on page 75). • Use the Wireless LAN > Site Survey screen to scan for your NBG4615 v2 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 67). • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen to configure the security between the...
... expand wireless coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network. In the example below, the NBG4615 v2 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless client at the same time. The clients of the NBG4615 v2 can now surf the Internet. 9.2 What You Can Do ... an existing network through another access point (Section 9.6 on page 75). • Use the Wireless LAN > Site Survey screen to scan for your NBG4615 v2 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 67). • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen to configure the security between the...