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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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... additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. A range of your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 v2 allows you to access network resources. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of services such as printer, scanner, or portable hard disk)...features and applications of the NBG4615 v2 using the NBG4615 v2: • Wired. Wireless clients can communicate with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. Note: Be sure to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. Connect to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility ...
... additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. A range of your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 v2 allows you to access network resources. The NBG4615 v2 extends the range of services such as printer, scanner, or portable hard disk)...features and applications of the NBG4615 v2 using the NBG4615 v2: • Wired. Wireless clients can communicate with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. Note: Be sure to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. Connect to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility ...
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... Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 33 Click Next to continue. Next Click this to return to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go... back to the previous screen. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Back Click this to proceed with the Wireless Security screen.
... Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 33 Click Next to continue. Next Click this to return to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go... back to the previous screen. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Back Click this to proceed with the Wireless Security screen.
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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 NBG4615 v2 in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access 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 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 NBG4615 v2 in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access 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 following screen.
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...your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG4615 v2 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG4615 v2 is the first time you are allowed in router mode by default). CHAPTER 4 Introducing the Web... Configurator 4.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG4615 v2 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG4615 v2. The recommended screen resolution is ...
...your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG4615 v2 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG4615 v2 is the first time you are allowed in router mode by default). CHAPTER 4 Introducing the Web... Configurator 4.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG4615 v2 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG4615 v2. The recommended screen resolution is ...
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...the functions of the Web Configurator, which you want to extend your NBG4615 v2, or simply how the NBG4615 v2 is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes This refers to the NBG4615 v2 wirelessly. In addition, it can act as in this mode by ...refers to view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as a: • Router: This is an existing wireless router or access point in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Go to Section 9.5 on page ...
...the functions of the Web Configurator, which you want to extend your NBG4615 v2, or simply how the NBG4615 v2 is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes This refers to the NBG4615 v2 wirelessly. In addition, it can act as in this mode by ...refers to view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 v2 has the same function as a: • Router: This is an existing wireless router or access point in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Go to Section 9.5 on page ...
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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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In the figure below, the NBG4615 v2 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). 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. Figure 35 NBG4615 v2 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. 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.
In the figure below, the NBG4615 v2 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). 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. Figure 35 NBG4615 v2 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. 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.
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...see the Configuration navigation menu. See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. 58 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at the end of seconds or None from the drop-down ...list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to exit the Web Configurator. 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. Click this button to refresh ...
...see the Configuration navigation menu. See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. 58 NBG4615 v2 User's Guide Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at the end of seconds or None from the drop-down ...list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to exit the Web Configurator. 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. Click this button to refresh ...
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...screen. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG4615 v2 is the total time the NBG4615 v2 has been on page 121). System Up Time This is using. Router Mode. Default Gateway This shows the WAN port's gateway IP address. Security ...device. System Status Item This column shows the type of the NBG4615 v2's processing ability is recording. CPU Usage This displays what percentage of your NBG4615 v2's present date and time. Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Host Name This is the model ...
...screen. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG4615 v2 is the total time the NBG4615 v2 has been on page 121). System Up Time This is using. Router Mode. Default Gateway This shows the WAN port's gateway IP address. Security ...device. System Status Item This column shows the type of the NBG4615 v2's processing ability is recording. CPU Usage This displays what percentage of your NBG4615 v2's present date and time. Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Host Name This is the model ...
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... the WLAN is enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disconnected. Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG4615 v2's general device, system and interface status information. For the LAN and WAN ports, this screen ... status and packet specific statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This displays the NBG4615 v2 port types. The port types are currently associated to configure NBG4615 v2 features. For the LAN ports, this screen...
... the WLAN is enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disconnected. Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG4615 v2's general device, system and interface status information. For the LAN and WAN ports, this screen ... status and packet specific statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION This displays the NBG4615 v2 port types. The port types are currently associated to configure NBG4615 v2 features. For the LAN ports, this screen...
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... this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. Static Route Static Route Use this screen to enable the NBG4615 v2's DHCP server. Use this screen to change your DHCP status. More AP Use this screen to configure WPS. WPS Use this screen... MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Content Filter Content Filter Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on your local network. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION ...
... this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. Static Route Static Route Use this screen to enable the NBG4615 v2's DHCP server. Use this screen to change your DHCP status. More AP Use this screen to configure WPS. WPS Use this screen... MAC addresses and to have the NBG4615 v2 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Content Filter Content Filter Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on your local network. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION ...
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.../ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to change your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address...
.../ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to change your NBG4615 v2's time and date. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address...
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... for an example of setting up a network with the NBG4615 v2 as an access point. 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 page 97 for an example. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 63 In this mode your network. Figure... 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not ...
... for an example of setting up a network with the NBG4615 v2 as an access point. 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 page 97 for an example. NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 63 In this mode your network. Figure... 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not ...
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... your Maintenance settings. 8.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "192.168.1.2" as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 15 on page 135 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 26 on page 211 for.... 8.3.3 Configuring your computer in Windows. Enter "ipconfig" to Section on configuring your computer's IP address. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 65 Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. If your computer's IP address is the same as the web address in...
... your Maintenance settings. 8.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "192.168.1.2" as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 15 on page 135 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 26 on page 211 for.... 8.3.3 Configuring your computer in Windows. Enter "ipconfig" to Section on configuring your computer's IP address. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG4615 v2 User's Guide 65 Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. If your computer's IP address is the same as the web address in...
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... 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. This helps you expand wireless coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your NBG4615 v2 acting as a universal repeater. CHAPTER 9... Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 v2 can now surf the Internet. 9.2 What You Can Do • ...
... 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. This helps you expand wireless coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your NBG4615 v2 acting as a universal repeater. CHAPTER 9... Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 v2 can now surf the Internet. 9.2 What You Can Do • ...