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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 NBG6716 Modes ...35 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...57 Tutorials ...65 Technical Reference ...77 Monitor ...79 WAN ...85 Wireless LAN ...93 LAN ...117 DHCP Server ...121 NAT ...127 DDNS ...137 Static Route ...139 Firewall ...143 Content Filtering ...149 StreamBoost Management ...153 Remote Management ...161 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...165 USB Media Sharing ...171 Maintenance ...181 Troubleshooting ...191 NBG6716 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 NBG6716 Modes ...35 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...57 Tutorials ...65 Technical Reference ...77 Monitor ...79 WAN ...85 Wireless LAN ...93 LAN ...117 DHCP Server ...121 NAT ...127 DDNS ...137 Static Route ...139 Firewall ...143 Content Filtering ...149 StreamBoost Management ...153 Remote Management ...161 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...165 USB Media Sharing ...171 Maintenance ...181 Troubleshooting ...191 NBG6716 User's Guide 3
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... Habits for Managing the NBG6716 17 1.5 Resetting the NBG6716 ...17 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 17 1.6 The WPS Button ...17 1.7 LEDs ...18 1.8 Wall Mounting ...20 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Overview ...21 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...21 2.3 Connect to Internet ...22 2.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...23 2.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...24 2.4 Router Password ...26 2.5 Wireless Security...
... Habits for Managing the NBG6716 17 1.5 Resetting the NBG6716 ...17 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 17 1.6 The WPS Button ...17 1.7 LEDs ...18 1.8 Wall Mounting ...20 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Overview ...21 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...21 2.3 Connect to Internet ...22 2.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...23 2.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...24 2.4 Router Password ...26 2.5 Wireless Security...
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...5.6.3 Firewall ...42 5.6.4 Internet Setting ...42 5.6.5 Wireless Security ...44 5.6.6 WPS ...45 5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...46 Chapter 6 Router Mode...49 6.1 Overview ...49 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...49 6.2.1 Navigation Panel ...52 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 What You Can Do ...57 7.3... What You Need to Know ...57 7.3.1 Setting your NBG6716 to AP Mode 58 7.3.2 Accessing the Web ...
...5.6.3 Firewall ...42 5.6.4 Internet Setting ...42 5.6.5 Wireless Security ...44 5.6.6 WPS ...45 5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...46 Chapter 6 Router Mode...49 6.1 Overview ...49 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...49 6.2.1 Navigation Panel ...52 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 What You Can Do ...57 7.3... What You Need to Know ...57 7.3.1 Setting your NBG6716 to AP Mode 58 7.3.2 Accessing the Web ...
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...router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 Use any of the NBG6716 so that they can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the NBG6716 using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. You can communicate with your ZyXEL... Device. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NBG6716 is recommended for everyday management of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with each other...
...router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 Use any of the NBG6716 so that they can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the NBG6716 using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. You can communicate with your ZyXEL... Device. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NBG6716 is recommended for everyday management of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with each other...
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... not sending/receiving data through the 5G wireless LAN. See Section 1.6 on page 17 and Chapter 9 on WPS. The NBG6716 has an IP connection but is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the WAN with a 1000Mbps transmission rate. WLAN 2.4/5G Blinking Off On Blinking Your device has a WAN IP address...
... not sending/receiving data through the 5G wireless LAN. See Section 1.6 on page 17 and Chapter 9 on WPS. The NBG6716 has an IP connection but is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the WAN with a 1000Mbps transmission rate. WLAN 2.4/5G Blinking Off On Blinking Your device has a WAN IP address...
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Figure 12 Router Password 26 NBG6716 User's Guide Click Next to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the next step. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to confirm.
Figure 12 Router Password 26 NBG6716 User's Guide Click Next to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the next step. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to confirm.
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... is 1024 by default). CHAPTER 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG6716 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG6716 via Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is 192.168.1.2. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.... The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. If the NBG6716 is in router mode by default. In order to use the Web Configurator you are allowed in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • ...
... is 1024 by default). CHAPTER 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG6716 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG6716 via Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is 192.168.1.2. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.... The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. If the NBG6716 is in router mode by default. In order to use the Web Configurator you are allowed in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • ...
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...to this mode to customize all the functions of the network devices connected to two things in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. NBG6716 User's Guide 35 This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to extend your network by default. Use this mode to connect the local...network to Chapter 23 on these modes and to change the mode of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6716 changes. For more information on the screens in this mode. The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 31 through Chapter 23 ...
...to this mode to customize all the functions of the network devices connected to two things in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. NBG6716 User's Guide 35 This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to extend your network by default. Use this mode to connect the local...network to Chapter 23 on these modes and to change the mode of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6716 changes. For more information on the screens in this mode. The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 31 through Chapter 23 ...
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... MAC address of the NBG6716, the firmware version and wireless settigns (Section 5.7 on page 46). 5.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 40) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel... features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 38 NBG6716 User's Guide
... MAC address of the NBG6716, the firmware version and wireless settigns (Section 5.7 on page 46). 5.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 40) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel... features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 38 NBG6716 User's Guide
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In the figure below, the NBG6716 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. It varies depending on the device mode of your NBG6716. 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to the Expert Mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 32 NBG6716 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. CHAPTER 6 Router Mode 6.1 Overview The NBG6716 is shown after changing to open the status screen. NBG6716 User's Guide 49
In the figure below, the NBG6716 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. It varies depending on the device mode of your NBG6716. 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to the Expert Mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 32 NBG6716 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. CHAPTER 6 Router Mode 6.1 Overview The NBG6716 is shown after changing to open the status screen. NBG6716 User's Guide 49
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... to refresh the status screen statistics. 50 NBG6716 User's Guide 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 Easy Mode. Chapter 6 Router Mode Figure 33 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown...
... to refresh the status screen statistics. 50 NBG6716 User's Guide 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 Easy Mode. Chapter 6 Router Mode Figure 33 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown...
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...shows the WAN port's gateway IP address. Channel This shows the channel number which the NBG6716 is using . Security This shows the level of your device. Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Host Name This is using . It is enabled or ...Address This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG6716 is the System Name you select manually. Firewall This shows whether the firewall is for identification purposes. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 19 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click ...
...shows the WAN port's gateway IP address. Channel This shows the channel number which the NBG6716 is using . Security This shows the level of your device. Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Host Name This is using . It is enabled or ...Address This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG6716 is the System Name you select manually. Firewall This shows whether the firewall is for identification purposes. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 19 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click ...
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... This field displays your NBG6716's present date and time. Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to view the wireless stations that are : WAN, LAN and WLAN. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet... Statistics WLAN 2.4G Station Status WLAN 5G Station Status System Status Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - When this screen to the NBG6716's 2.4GHz wireless LAN. ...
... This field displays your NBG6716's present date and time. Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to view the wireless stations that are : WAN, LAN and WLAN. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet... Statistics WLAN 2.4G Station Status WLAN 5G Station Status System Status Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - When this screen to the NBG6716's 2.4GHz wireless LAN. ...
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...ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG6716's general device, system and interface status information. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use this screen to view ...display. MONITOR Log View Log Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 34 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 6 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Log Setting Use this screen to configure other advanced properties. Advanced Use ...
...ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG6716's general device, system and interface status information. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use this screen to view ...display. MONITOR Log View Log Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 34 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 6 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Log Setting Use this screen to configure other advanced properties. Advanced Use ...
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... at which a traffic flow is enabled. Security Firewall General Use this screen to your NBG6716's port triggering settings. Client List Use this screen to view information related to activate/deactivate the firewall. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this screen...
... at which a traffic flow is enabled. Security Firewall General Use this screen to your NBG6716's port triggering settings. Client List Use this screen to view information related to activate/deactivate the firewall. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this screen...
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... this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG6716. NBG6716 User's Guide 55 SAMBA Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a router, or an access point. Time Time Setting Use this screen to change the password ...to remotely turn on a device on LAN to reboot the NBG6716 without turning the power off. Wake On LAN Use this screen to enable Wake on the local network. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this...
... this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG6716. NBG6716 User's Guide 55 SAMBA Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a router, or an access point. Time Time Setting Use this screen to change the password ...to remotely turn on a device on LAN to reboot the NBG6716 without turning the power off. Wake On LAN Use this screen to enable Wake on the local network. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this...
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... 35 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in Access Point Mode, such as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your NBG6716 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point mode. 7.2 ...What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to set the IP address for your NBG6716 acting as an access point. Note: See Chapter 8...
... 35 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in Access Point Mode, such as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your NBG6716 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point mode. 7.2 ...What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to set the IP address for your NBG6716 acting as an access point. Note: See Chapter 8...
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... sections following this. 7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 11 on page 93 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 23 on page 181 for information... 37 for the Easy Mode screens. Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Figure 38 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG6716 User's Guide 59
... sections following this. 7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 11 on page 93 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 23 on page 181 for information... 37 for the Easy Mode screens. Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Figure 38 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG6716 User's Guide 59
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Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer in Windows. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of the NBG6716 in router mode is not in the correct range then see Appendix B on page 209 for guests and C is in the range between "192.168...Click Start > Run on your computer's IP address. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your NBG6716 (in router mode). This example shows you may set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192.168.1.1" as...
Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer in Windows. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of the NBG6716 in router mode is not in the correct range then see Appendix B on page 209 for guests and C is in the range between "192.168...Click Start > Run on your computer's IP address. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your NBG6716 (in router mode). This example shows you may set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192.168.1.1" as...