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It contains information on setting up and running right away. Thank you . E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NBG318S User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to configure the NBG318S or NBG318S v2 using...help for descriptions of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to www.zyxel.com for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to the following address, or use e-mail instead. " It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure...
It contains information on setting up and running right away. Thank you . E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NBG318S User's Guide 3 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to configure the NBG318S or NBG318S v2 using...help for descriptions of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to www.zyxel.com for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to the following address, or use e-mail instead. " It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure...
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" Notes tell you other things you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. "Select" or "choose" means for example, other important information (for you may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may need to use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The NBG318S and NBG318S v2 may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all ...
" Notes tell you other things you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. "Select" or "choose" means for example, other important information (for you may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may need to use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The NBG318S and NBG318S v2 may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all ...
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The NBG318S icon is not an exact representation of your device. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. NBG318S Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Modem Switch Router NBG318S User's Guide 5
The NBG318S icon is not an exact representation of your device. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. NBG318S Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Modem Switch Router NBG318S User's Guide 5
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Opening or removing covers can expose you wall mount your device, make sure all the connections are indoors. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to repair the power adaptor or cord. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to order a new one will be damaged...
Opening or removing covers can expose you wall mount your device, make sure all the connections are indoors. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to repair the power adaptor or cord. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to order a new one will be damaged...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of Contents...9 Contents Overview ...17 List of Figures ...19 List of Tables...25 Part I: Introduction 29 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318S 31 1.1 Overview ...31 1.1.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access 31 1.1.2 Wireless LAN Application 31 1.1.3 HomePlug AV ...32 1.2 Ways to Manage the NBG318S 32 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NBG318S 33 1.4 LEDs ...33 Chapter 2 The WPS Button...37 2.1 Overview ...37 2.2 Push Button Configuration 37 ...37 Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button...
Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of Contents...9 Contents Overview ...17 List of Figures ...19 List of Tables...25 Part I: Introduction 29 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318S 31 1.1 Overview ...31 1.1.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access 31 1.1.2 Wireless LAN Application 31 1.1.3 HomePlug AV ...32 1.2 Ways to Manage the NBG318S 32 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NBG318S 33 1.4 LEDs ...33 Chapter 2 The WPS Button...37 2.1 Overview ...37 2.2 Push Button Configuration 37 ...37 Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 43 4.1 Web Configurator Overview 43 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 43 4.3 Resetting the NBG318S ...45 4.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 45 4.4 Navigating the Web Configurator 45 4.4.1 The Status Screen ...45 4.4.2 Navigation Panel ...48 4.4.3 Summary: Any IP Table 50 4.4.4 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor 51 4.4.5 Summary: DHCP Table 51 4.4.6 Summary: Packet Statistics 52 4.4.7 Summary: Wireless Station Status 53 4.4.8 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status 53 Chapter 5 Connection Wizard ...55 5.1 Wizard Setup...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 43 4.1 Web Configurator Overview 43 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 43 4.3 Resetting the NBG318S ...45 4.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 45 4.4 Navigating the Web Configurator 45 4.4.1 The Status Screen ...45 4.4.2 Navigation Panel ...48 4.4.3 Summary: Any IP Table 50 4.4.4 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor 51 4.4.5 Summary: DHCP Table 51 4.4.6 Summary: Packet Statistics 52 4.4.7 Summary: Wireless Station Status 53 4.4.8 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status 53 Chapter 5 Connection Wizard ...55 5.1 Wizard Setup...
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Table of Contents 6.3 Configuring the Wireless Client 75 6.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 75 Part II: Network 79 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN...81 7.1 Wireless Network Overview 81 7.2 Wireless Security Overview 82 7.2.1 SSID ...82 7.2.2 MAC Address Filter ...82 7.2.3 User Authentication ...82 7.2.4 Encryption ...83 7.3 Quality of Service ...84 7.3.1 WMM QoS ...84 7.4 WPS Overview ...85 7.4.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN 85 7.4.2 How WPS Works ...86 7.4.3 Limitations of WPS ...89 7.5 General Wireless LAN Screen 90 7.5.1 No Security ...91 7.5.2 WEP Encryption ...91 7.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 93 7.5.4 ...
Table of Contents 6.3 Configuring the Wireless Client 75 6.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 75 Part II: Network 79 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN...81 7.1 Wireless Network Overview 81 7.2 Wireless Security Overview 82 7.2.1 SSID ...82 7.2.2 MAC Address Filter ...82 7.2.3 User Authentication ...82 7.2.4 Encryption ...83 7.3 Quality of Service ...84 7.3.1 WMM QoS ...84 7.4 WPS Overview ...85 7.4.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN 85 7.4.2 How WPS Works ...86 7.4.3 Limitations of WPS ...89 7.5 General Wireless LAN Screen 90 7.5.1 No Security ...91 7.5.2 WEP Encryption ...91 7.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 93 7.5.4 ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 9 LAN...115 9.1 LAN Overview ...115 9.1.1 IP Pool Setup ...115 9.1.2 System DNS Servers 115 9.2 LAN TCP/IP ...115 9.2.1 Factory LAN Defaults 115 9.2.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask 116 9.2.3 Multicast ...116 9.2.4 Any IP ...116 9.3 LAN IP Screen ...118 9.4 LAN IP Alias ...118 9.5 Advanced LAN Screen ...119 Chapter 10 HomePlug AV ...121 10.1 Overview ...121 10.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters 122 10.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network 122 10.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks 123 10.3 Configuring Your HomePlug AV Devices 124 10.4 HomePlug AV QoS ......
Table of Contents Chapter 9 LAN...115 9.1 LAN Overview ...115 9.1.1 IP Pool Setup ...115 9.1.2 System DNS Servers 115 9.2 LAN TCP/IP ...115 9.2.1 Factory LAN Defaults 115 9.2.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask 116 9.2.3 Multicast ...116 9.2.4 Any IP ...116 9.3 LAN IP Screen ...118 9.4 LAN IP Alias ...118 9.5 Advanced LAN Screen ...119 Chapter 10 HomePlug AV ...121 10.1 Overview ...121 10.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters 122 10.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network 122 10.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks 123 10.3 Configuring Your HomePlug AV Devices 124 10.4 HomePlug AV QoS ......
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... 13.1 Dynamic DNS Introduction 145 13.1.1 DynDNS Wildcard 145 13.2 Dynamic DNS Screen ...145 Part III: Security 149 Chapter 14 Firewall...151 14.1 Introduction to ZyXEL's Firewall 151 14.1.1 What is a Firewall 151 14.1.2 Stateful Inspection Firewall 151 14.1.3 About the NBG318S Firewall 151 14.1.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your...
... 13.1 Dynamic DNS Introduction 145 13.1.1 DynDNS Wildcard 145 13.2 Dynamic DNS Screen ...145 Part III: Security 149 Chapter 14 Firewall...151 14.1 Introduction to ZyXEL's Firewall 151 14.1.1 What is a Firewall 151 14.1.2 Stateful Inspection Firewall 151 14.1.3 About the NBG318S Firewall 151 14.1.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your...
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... Universal Plug and Play 183 19.1.1 How do I know if I'm using UPnP 183 19.1.2 NAT Traversal ...183 19.1.3 Cautions with UPnP 183 19.2 UPnP and ZyXEL ...184 19.3 UPnP Screen ...184 19.4 Installing UPnP in Windows Example 185 14 NBG318S User's Guide
... Universal Plug and Play 183 19.1.1 How do I know if I'm using UPnP 183 19.1.2 NAT Traversal ...183 19.1.3 Cautions with UPnP 183 19.2 UPnP and ZyXEL ...184 19.3 UPnP Screen ...184 19.4 Installing UPnP in Windows Example 185 14 NBG318S User's Guide
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Table of Contents Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 195 Chapter 20 System ...197 20.1 System Overview ...197 20.2 System General Screen 197 20.3 Time Setting Screen ...198 Chapter 21 Logs ...201 21.1 View Log ...201 21.2 Log Settings ...202 21.3 Log Descriptions ...205 Chapter 22 Tools...215 22.1 Firmware Upload Screen 215 22.2 Configuration Screen ...216 22.2.1 Backup Configuration 217 22.2.2 Restore Configuration 217 22.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults 218 22.3 Restart Screen ...218 Chapter 23 Configuration Mode ...221 Chapter 24 Sys Op Mode ...223 24.1 Selecting System Operation ...
Table of Contents Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 195 Chapter 20 System ...197 20.1 System Overview ...197 20.2 System General Screen 197 20.3 Time Setting Screen ...198 Chapter 21 Logs ...201 21.1 View Log ...201 21.2 Log Settings ...202 21.3 Log Descriptions ...205 Chapter 22 Tools...215 22.1 Firmware Upload Screen 215 22.2 Configuration Screen ...216 22.2.1 Backup Configuration 217 22.2.2 Restore Configuration 217 22.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults 218 22.3 Restart Screen ...218 Chapter 23 Configuration Mode ...221 Chapter 24 Sys Op Mode ...223 24.1 Selecting System Operation ...
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Table of Contents 26.8 Advanced Features ...236 Part VI: Appendices and Index 237 Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions 239 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions 245 Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting 251 Appendix D Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 259 26.8.1 Verifying Settings 274 Appendix E Wireless LANs 275 26.8.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 284 26.8.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 284 Appendix F Services ...287 Appendix G Legal Information 291 Appendix H Customer Support 295 Index...301 16 NBG318S User's ...
Table of Contents 26.8 Advanced Features ...236 Part VI: Appendices and Index 237 Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions 239 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions 245 Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting 251 Appendix D Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 259 26.8.1 Verifying Settings 274 Appendix E Wireless LANs 275 26.8.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 284 26.8.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 284 Appendix F Services ...287 Appendix G Legal Information 291 Appendix H Customer Support 295 Index...301 16 NBG318S User's ...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...29 Getting to Know Your NBG318S 31 The WPS Button ...37 ...37 The ENCRYPT Button ...39 Introducing the Web Configurator 43 Connection Wizard ...55 Tutorial ...73 Network ...79 Wireless LAN ...81 WAN ...105 LAN ...115 HomePlug AV ...121 DHCP ...131 Network Address Translation (NAT 135 Dynamic DNS ...145 Security ...149 Firewall ...151 Content Filtering ...157 Management ...161 Static Route Screens ...163 Bandwidth Management ...167 Remote Management ...177 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP 183 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 195 System ......
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...29 Getting to Know Your NBG318S 31 The WPS Button ...37 ...37 The ENCRYPT Button ...39 Introducing the Web Configurator 43 Connection Wizard ...55 Tutorial ...73 Network ...79 Wireless LAN ...81 WAN ...105 LAN ...115 HomePlug AV ...121 DHCP ...131 Network Address Translation (NAT 135 Dynamic DNS ...145 Security ...149 Firewall ...151 Content Filtering ...157 Management ...161 Static Route Screens ...163 Bandwidth Management ...167 Remote Management ...177 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP 183 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 195 System ......
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... 70 Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN > General 74 Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN > General 74 Figure 37 AP: Status: WLAN Station Status 75 Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 76 NBG318S User's Guide 19
... 70 Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN > General 74 Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN > General 74 Figure 37 AP: Status: WLAN Station Status 75 Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 76 NBG318S User's Guide 19
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List of Figures Figure 39 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 77 Figure 40 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ...77 Figure 41 Example of a Wireless Network 81 Figure 42 How WPS works ...87 Figure 43 WPS: Example Network Step 1 88 Figure ...
List of Figures Figure 39 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 77 Figure 40 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ...77 Figure 41 Example of a Wireless Network 81 Figure 42 How WPS works ...87 Figure 43 WPS: Example Network Step 1 88 Figure ...
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List of Figures Figure 82 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem 153 Figure 83 Security > Firewall > General l 153 Figure 84 Security > Firewall > Services 154 Figure 85 Security > Content Filter > Filter 158 Figure 86 Security > Content Filter > Schedule 159 Figure 87 Example of Static Routing Topology 163 Figure 88 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route 164 Figure 89 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup 165 Figure 90 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example 168 Figure 91 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General 170 Figure 92 Management > ...
List of Figures Figure 82 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem 153 Figure 83 Security > Firewall > General l 153 Figure 84 Security > Firewall > Services 154 Figure 85 Security > Content Filter > Filter 158 Figure 86 Security > Content Filter > Schedule 159 Figure 87 Example of Static Routing Topology 163 Figure 88 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route 164 Figure 89 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup 165 Figure 90 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example 168 Figure 91 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General 170 Figure 92 Management > ...
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Java ...249 Figure 144 Java (Sun) ...250 Figure 145 Network Number and Host ID 252 Figure 146 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting 254 Figure 147 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting 255 Figure 148 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration 260 Figure 149 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address 261 Figure 150 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 262 Figure 151 Windows XP: Start Menu ...263 Figure 152 Windows XP: Control Panel 263 Figure 153 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties 264 Figure 154 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ...
Java ...249 Figure 144 Java (Sun) ...250 Figure 145 Network Number and Host ID 252 Figure 146 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting 254 Figure 147 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting 255 Figure 148 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration 260 Figure 149 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address 261 Figure 150 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 262 Figure 151 Windows XP: Start Menu ...263 Figure 152 Windows XP: Control Panel 263 Figure 153 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties 264 Figure 154 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ...
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List of Figures Figure 168 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf 274 Figure 169 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card 274 Figure 170 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties 274 Figure 171 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network 275 Figure 172 Basic Service Set ...276 Figure 173 Infrastructure WLAN ...277 Figure 174 RTS/CTS ...278 Figure 175 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 284 NBG318S User's Guide 23
List of Figures Figure 168 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf 274 Figure 169 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card 274 Figure 170 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties 274 Figure 171 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network 275 Figure 172 Basic Service Set ...276 Figure 173 Infrastructure WLAN ...277 Figure 174 RTS/CTS ...278 Figure 175 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 284 NBG318S User's Guide 23