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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...19 Introduction ...21 The Web Configurator ...27 Tutorials ...35 Technical Reference ...61 System Setup ...63 WAN/LAN ...71 Server ...81 Authentication ...89 RADIUS ...93 Billing ...99 Accounting ...103 Credit Card ...109 Keypad ...113 Customization ...119 Pass Through ...143 Filtering ...... Licensing ...207 System Status ...211 Configuration and Firmware ...225 System Account ...239 SSL Certificate ...243 Ping Command ...245 Restart ...247 Troubleshooting ...249 Product Specifications ...255 N4100 User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...19 Introduction ...21 The Web Configurator ...27 Tutorials ...35 Technical Reference ...61 System Setup ...63 WAN/LAN ...71 Server ...81 Authentication ...89 RADIUS ...93 Billing ...99 Accounting ...103 Credit Card ...109 Keypad ...113 Customization ...119 Pass Through ...143 Filtering ...... Licensing ...207 System Status ...211 Configuration and Firmware ...225 System Account ...239 SSL Certificate ...243 Ping Command ...245 Restart ...247 Troubleshooting ...249 Product Specifications ...255 N4100 User's Guide 9
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... Web Configurator ...27 2.1 Overview ...27 2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator 27 2.2 Web Configurator Main Screen 29 2.2.1 Navigation Panel ...29 2.2.2 Main Window ...32 2.2.3 Status Bar ...32 2.2.4 Wizard Setup Screens 32 2.2.5 System Quick View Screen 33 Chapter 3 Tutorials ...35 3.1 Overview ...35 N4100 User's Guide 11
... Web Configurator ...27 2.1 Overview ...27 2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator 27 2.2 Web Configurator Main Screen 29 2.2.1 Navigation Panel ...29 2.2.2 Main Window ...32 2.2.3 Status Bar ...32 2.2.4 Wizard Setup Screens 32 2.2.5 System Quick View Screen 33 Chapter 3 Tutorials ...35 3.1 Overview ...35 N4100 User's Guide 11
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...Wireless Network Setup ...35 3.2.1 Configuring the N4100 Wireless Network Settings 36 3.2.2 Connecting to the N4100 Wirelessly 37... 3.6 Using DDNS to access the N4100 49 3.6.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org 49 3.6.2 Configuring DDNS on Your N4100 50 3.6.3 Testing the DDNS Setting... WAN 51 3.8 Using SSL Security for Connections between the N4100 and your Computer 52 3.8.1 Activating SSL Security for Management ... New Certificate for SSL Security 58 Part II: Technical Reference 61 Chapter 4 System Setup ...63 4.1 Overview ...63 4.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 63 4.1.2 ...
...Wireless Network Setup ...35 3.2.1 Configuring the N4100 Wireless Network Settings 36 3.2.2 Connecting to the N4100 Wirelessly 37... 3.6 Using DDNS to access the N4100 49 3.6.1 Registering a DDNS Account on www.dyndns.org 49 3.6.2 Configuring DDNS on Your N4100 50 3.6.3 Testing the DDNS Setting... WAN 51 3.8 Using SSL Security for Connections between the N4100 and your Computer 52 3.8.1 Activating SSL Security for Management ... New Certificate for SSL Security 58 Part II: Technical Reference 61 Chapter 4 System Setup ...63 4.1 Overview ...63 4.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 63 4.1.2 ...
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... by default in Internet Explorer. 2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator Note: The N4100 allows only one web configurator session at a time. 1 Make sure your N4100 hardware is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy device setup and management via Internet browser. N4100 User's Guide 27 In order to use the web configurator you need...
... by default in Internet Explorer. 2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator Note: The N4100 allows only one web configurator session at a time. 1 Make sure your N4100 hardware is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy device setup and management via Internet browser. N4100 User's Guide 27 In order to use the web configurator you need...
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... 5 You should see the first screen of the N4100 as the web address (it is recommended that you connect your user name and password. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 3 Launch your web browser and type the WAN or LAN IP address of the Wizard setup. You can change the time period in again... the LAN and use the LAN IP address for initial configuration). 192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for more information on configuring the Wizard setup screens. Enter your computer to the LAN IP address separated with a colon ":", for longer than five minutes after you are case sensitive.
... 5 You should see the first screen of the N4100 as the web address (it is recommended that you connect your user name and password. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 3 Launch your web browser and type the WAN or LAN IP address of the Wizard setup. You can change the time period in again... the LAN and use the LAN IP address for initial configuration). 192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for more information on configuring the Wizard setup screens. Enter your computer to the LAN IP address separated with a colon ":", for longer than five minutes after you are case sensitive.
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main window • C - status bar 2.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the N4100 for initial configuration including WAN and wireless setup, subscriber authentication, billing profile, account generating, statement printout, and system password and time. navigation panel • B - Table 2 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION WIZARD Use ...
main window • C - status bar 2.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the N4100 for initial configuration including WAN and wireless setup, subscriber authentication, billing profile, account generating, statement printout, and system password and time. navigation panel • B - Table 2 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION WIZARD Use ...
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Refer to the Quick Start Guide for information on how to verify that the configuration has been updated. 2.2.4 Wizard Setup Screens The Wizard setup screens display when you first access the N4100. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 2.2.3 Status Bar Check the status bar when you click Apply or OK to configure the Wizard setup screens. 32 N4100 User's Guide Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2.2 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for information on how to verify that the configuration has been updated. 2.2.4 Wizard Setup Screens The Wizard setup screens display when you first access the N4100. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 2.2.3 Status Bar Check the status bar when you click Apply or OK to configure the Wizard setup screens. 32 N4100 User's Guide Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2.2 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields.
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..., see the related technical reference in this User's Guide. 3.2 Wireless Network Setup The N4100 is connected to a broadband modem with a wireless network card or USB/PCI adapter is the wireless client. In this wireless network, the N4100 serves as a subscriber (Section 3.4 on page 42). • how to...Guide. For field descriptions of connecting to and using the Web Configurator on your N4100. Thomas wants to set up a wireless network so that the users can access the Internet through the N4100. The wireless client can use their notebooks or computers to wirelessly access the ...
..., see the related technical reference in this User's Guide. 3.2 Wireless Network Setup The N4100 is connected to a broadband modem with a wireless network card or USB/PCI adapter is the wireless client. In this wireless network, the N4100 serves as a subscriber (Section 3.4 on page 42). • how to...Guide. For field descriptions of connecting to and using the Web Configurator on your N4100. Thomas wants to set up a wireless network so that the users can access the Internet through the N4100. The wireless client can use their notebooks or computers to wirelessly access the ...
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...Viewing the Account List Do one of the account list screen. N4100 User's Guide 41 Chapter 3 Tutorials 3.3.2 Using a Statement Printer to Create Accounts and Print Subscriber Statements Follow the steps below to setup and create subscriber accounts and print subscriber statements using an external ...statement printer. 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to the appropriate power and the N4100, and that there is printing paper in as ...
...Viewing the Account List Do one of the account list screen. N4100 User's Guide 41 Chapter 3 Tutorials 3.3.2 Using a Statement Printer to Create Accounts and Print Subscriber Statements Follow the steps below to setup and create subscriber accounts and print subscriber statements using an external ...statement printer. 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to the appropriate power and the N4100, and that there is printing paper in as ...
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... This chapter describes the System setup screen. 4.1.1 What You Can Do in the network address "www.zyxel.com/support/files", the domain name is "www.zyxel.com". Find the system name of your N4100. Domain Name This is propagated to the DHCP clients on page 64) to configure administrative ... of a network connection. If you should enter your local time zone. 4.1.2 What You Need to change your N4100's time and date based on your computer's "Computer Name". While N4100 User's Guide 63 However, because some ISPs check this name you leave this Chapter Use the System screen (Section...
... This chapter describes the System setup screen. 4.1.1 What You Can Do in the network address "www.zyxel.com/support/files", the domain name is "www.zyxel.com". Find the system name of your N4100. Domain Name This is propagated to the DHCP clients on page 64) to configure administrative ... of a network connection. If you should enter your local time zone. 4.1.2 What You Need to change your N4100's time and date based on your computer's "Computer Name". While N4100 User's Guide 63 However, because some ISPs check this name you leave this Chapter Use the System screen (Section...
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Chapter 4 System Setup you must enter the host name (System Name), the domain name can be assigned from the N4100 via DHCP. 4.2 The System Screen Click ADVANCED > SYSTEM to open this screen. Figure 29 ADVANCED > SYSTEM 64 N4100 User's Guide
Chapter 4 System Setup you must enter the host name (System Name), the domain name can be assigned from the N4100 via DHCP. 4.2 The System Screen Click ADVANCED > SYSTEM to open this screen. Figure 29 ADVANCED > SYSTEM 64 N4100 User's Guide
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...server assigned domain name. Spaces, dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. The domain name entered by you leave this field blank, the N4100 may obtain a domain name from a DHCP server. ZIP/ Postal Code Enter the zip code or postal code for identification purposes. Address...device's location. State/Province Enter the state or province of the device's location. N4100 User's Guide 65 Location Information Location Name Enter the device's geographical location. Chapter 4 System Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen. This name can be up to...
...server assigned domain name. Spaces, dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. The domain name entered by you leave this field blank, the N4100 may obtain a domain name from a DHCP server. ZIP/ Postal Code Enter the zip code or postal code for identification purposes. Address...device's location. State/Province Enter the state or province of the device's location. N4100 User's Guide 65 Location Information Location Name Enter the device's geographical location. Chapter 4 System Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen. This name can be up to...
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... update the time and date. Chapter 4 System Setup Table 7 ADVANCED > SYSTEM (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Country Enter the country of the person responsible for more daytime light in the same subnet as Computer the management computer. Update Time Enter a number to determine how often the N4100 uses the NTP server to set their...
... update the time and date. Chapter 4 System Setup Table 7 ADVANCED > SYSTEM (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Country Enter the country of the person responsible for more daytime light in the same subnet as Computer the management computer. Update Time Enter a number to determine how often the N4100 uses the NTP server to set their...
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... remote user to ping the device Select Disable to prevent any multicast traffic from a certificate authority. Select Enable to have the N4100 not respond to incoming Ping requests from the WAN. SSL Certificate Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security allows you activate NAT, select... Enable in this chapter. Chapter 4 System Setup Table 7 ADVANCED > SYSTEM (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION User Session Select Unlimited to not place any restriction on the number of sessions Limited ...
... remote user to ping the device Select Disable to prevent any multicast traffic from a certificate authority. Select Enable to have the N4100 not respond to incoming Ping requests from the WAN. SSL Certificate Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security allows you activate NAT, select... Enable in this chapter. Chapter 4 System Setup Table 7 ADVANCED > SYSTEM (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION User Session Select Unlimited to not place any restriction on the number of sessions Limited ...
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... set to use the iPnP feature. 68 N4100 User's Guide Chapter 4 System Setup 4.3.1 iPnP ZyXEL Implementation Traditionally, you must enable NAT to use a static private IP address in the corporate environment. Figure 30 iPnP Example The iPnP feature does not apply to the N4100 and access the Internet. Whether a computer ... address, you want to access the Internet without changing the network settings, even when the IP addresses of the computer and the N4100 are not in the same subnet as IP address and subnet mask) of the computer, when the IP addresses of the computer and ...
... set to use the iPnP feature. 68 N4100 User's Guide Chapter 4 System Setup 4.3.1 iPnP ZyXEL Implementation Traditionally, you must enable NAT to use a static private IP address in the corporate environment. Figure 30 iPnP Example The iPnP feature does not apply to the N4100 and access the Internet. Whether a computer ... address, you want to access the Internet without changing the network settings, even when the IP addresses of the computer and the N4100 are not in the same subnet as IP address and subnet mask) of the computer, when the IP addresses of the computer and ...
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...4 System Setup 4.3.2 How iPnP Works Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol for the default gateway to the ARP table. IP routing table is broadcast on the local area network. N4100 User's Guide 69 Once the ARP table is updated, the computer is able to access the Internet through the N4100. 1 When... address (IP address) to a physical machine address, also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address, on the LAN. 3 The N4100 receives the ARP request and replies to the computer with its specified destination. After all the routing information is in the IP routing table so...
...4 System Setup 4.3.2 How iPnP Works Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol for the default gateway to the ARP table. IP routing table is broadcast on the local area network. N4100 User's Guide 69 Once the ARP table is updated, the computer is able to access the Internet through the N4100. 1 When... address (IP address) to a physical machine address, also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address, on the LAN. 3 The N4100 receives the ARP request and replies to the computer with its specified destination. After all the routing information is in the IP routing table so...
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... domain name to systems that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to its corresponding IP address and vice versa. The DNS 82 N4100 User's Guide This N4100 has a built-in DHCP server capability that support DHCP client capability. Chapter 6 Server selected, the SSL-client must apply for... a certificate for the clients. You must send the N4100 a certificate. Figure 33 HTTPS Implementation DHCP Setup DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at ...
... domain name to systems that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to its corresponding IP address and vice versa. The DNS 82 N4100 User's Guide This N4100 has a built-in DHCP server capability that support DHCP client capability. Chapter 6 Server selected, the SSL-client must apply for... a certificate for the clients. You must send the N4100 a certificate. Figure 33 HTTPS Implementation DHCP Setup DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at ...
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...'s Guide 83 Chapter 6 Server server addresses you enter when you can leave the DNS servers out of the DHCP setup under all circumstances. When a computer sends a DNS query to the N4100, the N4100 acts as a DNS proxy and forwards the query to the real DNS server learned through the DNS proxy feature.... It does not mean you set up DHCP are passed to the computer. DNS Relay The N4100 supports the IPCP (IP Control Protocol) DNS server extensions through IPCP and relays the response back to the client machines along with the assigned ...
...'s Guide 83 Chapter 6 Server server addresses you enter when you can leave the DNS servers out of the DHCP setup under all circumstances. When a computer sends a DNS query to the N4100, the N4100 acts as a DNS proxy and forwards the query to the real DNS server learned through the DNS proxy feature.... It does not mean you set up DHCP are passed to the computer. DNS Relay The N4100 supports the IPCP (IP Control Protocol) DNS server extensions through IPCP and relays the response back to the client machines along with the assigned ...
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... subscribers that are authenticated by the built-in the AUTHENTICATION screen also disables authentication via an external RADIUS server, regardless of the RADIUS server. The N4100 automatically disconnects a computer from 0 to 65535. the setting in , the system starts counting down the pre-defined usage even if the subscriber stops the Internet... after a period of inactivity. The default is allowed. Chapter 8 RADIUS The following table describes the labels in authentication. Table 12 ADVANCED > RADIUS LABEL DESCRIPTION RADIUS Setup Select Disable if you set here.
... subscribers that are authenticated by the built-in the AUTHENTICATION screen also disables authentication via an external RADIUS server, regardless of the RADIUS server. The N4100 automatically disconnects a computer from 0 to 65535. the setting in , the system starts counting down the pre-defined usage even if the subscriber stops the Internet... after a period of inactivity. The default is allowed. Chapter 8 RADIUS The following table describes the labels in authentication. Table 12 ADVANCED > RADIUS LABEL DESCRIPTION RADIUS Setup Select Disable if you set here.
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...read through the chapter. CHAPTER 9 Billing 9.1 Overview You can use the built-in , the N4100 stores the MAC address of the subscriber's computer for the duration of the time allocated. N4100 User's Guide 99 Once activated, the subscriber account is valid until the subscriber account is reached ...allocated time period or until the allocated time is expired. After the meeting, he only has 20 minutes left on the N4100. 9.1.2 What You Need to setup billing profiles. A billing profile describes how to enter the user name and password again for the first 20 minutes and then...
...read through the chapter. CHAPTER 9 Billing 9.1 Overview You can use the built-in , the N4100 stores the MAC address of the subscriber's computer for the duration of the time allocated. N4100 User's Guide 99 Once activated, the subscriber account is valid until the subscriber account is reached ...allocated time period or until the allocated time is expired. After the meeting, he only has 20 minutes left on the N4100. 9.1.2 What You Need to setup billing profiles. A billing profile describes how to enter the user name and password again for the first 20 minutes and then...