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... 4.1 Overview ...35 4.2 Setting your NBG-418N to Router Mode 36 4.2.1 Status Screen (Router Mode 37 4.2.2 Router Mode Navigation Panel 42 4.3 Setting your NBG-418N to AP Mode 44 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...45 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel ...47 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 48 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode 49 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel 51 4.5 Setting your NBG-418N to Client Bridge Mode 52 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client...
... 4.1 Overview ...35 4.2 Setting your NBG-418N to Router Mode 36 4.2.1 Status Screen (Router Mode 37 4.2.2 Router Mode Navigation Panel 42 4.3 Setting your NBG-418N to AP Mode 44 4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...45 4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel ...47 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 48 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode 49 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel 51 4.5 Setting your NBG-418N to Client Bridge Mode 52 4.5.1 Status Screen (Client...
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... network devices via the Ethernet ports of the following connections using the NBG-418N: • LAN. Wireless clients can create the following device modes: • Router • Access Point • Universal Repeater • Client Bridge NBG-418N User's Guide 13 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The NBG-418N extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing...
... network devices via the Ethernet ports of the following connections using the NBG-418N: • LAN. Wireless clients can create the following device modes: • Router • Access Point • Universal Repeater • Client Bridge NBG-418N User's Guide 13 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The NBG-418N extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing...
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... wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to the access point. Figure 22 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N • Client Bridge: Use this mode if there is set to wireless router mode by default in your NBG-418N to Router Mode The NBG-418N is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you...
... wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to the access point. Figure 22 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N • Client Bridge: Use this mode if there is set to wireless router mode by default in your NBG-418N to Router Mode The NBG-418N is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you...
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... shows the WAN port's IP address. IP Subnet Mask - Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This shows the channel number which the NBG-418N is currently using . System Status Operation Mode System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - This displays what ...Modes Table 14 Web Configurator Status Screen (Router Mode) (continued) LABEL Firmware Version WAN Information - This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - This shows the level of the NBG-418N. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater...
... shows the WAN port's IP address. IP Subnet Mask - Security Mode - 802.11 Mode - This shows the channel number which the NBG-418N is currently using . System Status Operation Mode System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - This displays what ...Modes Table 14 Web Configurator Status Screen (Router Mode) (continued) LABEL Firmware Version WAN Information - This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - This shows the level of the NBG-418N. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater...
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... - This shows the LAN port's IP address. This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the NBG-418N supports. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line... is down) or Up (line is the total time the NBG-418N has been on. DHCP WLAN Information - Name (SSID)...
... - This shows the LAN port's IP address. This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the NBG-418N supports. This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line... is down) or Up (line is the total time the NBG-418N has been on. DHCP WLAN Information - Name (SSID)...
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...254. 3 After you prefer. 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-418N. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N as the web address in Universal Repeater mode. 48 NBG-418N User's Guide Language Language This screen allows you ...for the categories that you to reboot the NBG-418N without turning the power off. Click OK in non-router mode). Figure 33 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > Universal Repeater 6 A pop-up message window. Chapter 4 Modes Table 20 Menu: AP Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Logs View ...
...254. 3 After you prefer. 4.4 Setting your NBG-418N to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-418N. 2 The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N as the web address in Universal Repeater mode. 48 NBG-418N User's Guide Language Language This screen allows you ...for the categories that you to reboot the NBG-418N without turning the power off. Click OK in non-router mode). Figure 33 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > Universal Repeater 6 A pop-up message window. Chapter 4 Modes Table 20 Menu: AP Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Logs View ...
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... following table describes the labels shown in to the Web Configurator again. 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) Click on Status. It is the System Name you enter in Universal Repeater Mode. NBG-418N User's Guide 49 Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is for identification purposes. Firmware Version This is...
... following table describes the labels shown in to the Web Configurator again. 4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) Click on Status. It is the System Name you enter in Universal Repeater Mode. NBG-418N User's Guide 49 Table 21 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is for identification purposes. Firmware Version This is...
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..., and the throughput is associating with the selected AP. SSID - Security Mode - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. This displays the NBG-418N port types. Channel - This shows the current status of the selected AP that the NBG-418N is not going to the AP. MAC Address - Security...
..., and the throughput is associating with the selected AP. SSID - Security Mode - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. This displays the NBG-418N port types. Channel - This shows the current status of the selected AP that the NBG-418N is not going to the AP. MAC Address - Security...
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... from accessing the NBG-418N. NBG-418N User's Guide 51 MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG-418N to block access to configure wireless LAN. Table 22 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG-418N's general device, system...this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Chapter 4 Modes 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-418N features in Universal Repeater Mode. QoS Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. ...
... from accessing the NBG-418N. NBG-418N User's Guide 51 MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG-418N to block access to configure wireless LAN. Table 22 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG-418N's general device, system...this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Chapter 4 Modes 4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-418N features in Universal Repeater Mode. QoS Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. ...
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... Bridge 6 A pop-up message window. Your NBG-418N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in Client Bridge mode. 52 NBG-418N User's Guide Sys OP Mode General This screen allows you to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. In router mode, the NBG-418N can assign your computer an IP address...
... Bridge 6 A pop-up message window. Your NBG-418N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default in Client Bridge mode. 52 NBG-418N User's Guide Sys OP Mode General This screen allows you to select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. In router mode, the NBG-418N can assign your computer an IP address...
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...is associating with the selected AP. Operating Channel This shows the channel that the NBG-418N is the current firmware version of your device. - Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N is used to connect to the selected AP. - IP Address This shows ... Mode) The following table describes the labels shown in Client Bridge Mode. Connection Status This shows whether the NBG-418N is the total time the NBG-418N has been on Status. System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater...
...is associating with the selected AP. Operating Channel This shows the channel that the NBG-418N is the current firmware version of your device. - Security Mode This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N is used to connect to the selected AP. - IP Address This shows ... Mode) The following table describes the labels shown in Client Bridge Mode. Connection Status This shows whether the NBG-418N is the total time the NBG-418N has been on Status. System Status Operation Mode This field shows the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater...
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... advanced wireless settings. NBG-418N User's Guide 55 Maintenance System General Use this screen to choose an access point that you to change administrative settings such as a Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Chapter 4 Modes The following table describes... the sub-menus. Tools Firmware Use this screen to view and change your NBG-418N. Advanced Use this screen to upload firmware to .
... advanced wireless settings. NBG-418N User's Guide 55 Maintenance System General Use this screen to choose an access point that you to change administrative settings such as a Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. Chapter 4 Modes The following table describes... the sub-menus. Tools Firmware Use this screen to view and change your NBG-418N. Advanced Use this screen to upload firmware to .
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...to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode (Section 6.4 on page 70). • Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG-418N (Section 6.5 on page 75). • Use the Advanced screen to ... security of Service (WMMQoS). You should know the security settings of the target AP. • Use the WLAN Info screen to the device mode you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the selected AP wireless network. 68...
...to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode (Section 6.4 on page 70). • Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG-418N (Section 6.5 on page 75). • Use the Advanced screen to ... security of Service (WMMQoS). You should know the security settings of the target AP. • Use the WLAN Info screen to the device mode you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the selected AP wireless network. 68...
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Click Network > Wireless LAN to confirm. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you press Apply to open the General screen. You must then change the NBG-418N's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to match the NBG-418N's new settings. Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N User's Guide 71
Click Network > Wireless LAN to confirm. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Note: If you are configuring the NBG-418N from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you press Apply to open the General screen. You must then change the NBG-418N's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to match the NBG-418N's new settings. Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Router or Access Point Mode) Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode) NBG-418N User's Guide 71
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...this screen. 6.4.1 No Security Select No Security to allow the NBG-418N to configure the wireless settings between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This displays the channel the NBG-418N is in universal repeater mode. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/...40MHz to allow wireless stations to the NBG-418N. Set the operating frequency/channel...
...this screen. 6.4.1 No Security Select No Security to allow the NBG-418N to configure the wireless settings between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This displays the channel the NBG-418N is in universal repeater mode. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/...40MHz to allow wireless stations to the NBG-418N. Set the operating frequency/channel...
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Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels in this feature on the network how long they can cause clients to 1024 ms. A high value helps save ... are transmitted to 10. Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. If a device uses a different preamble mode than the NBG-418N does, it cannot communicate with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/ CTS (Clear To Send) handshake...
Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced (Universal Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels in this feature on the network how long they can cause clients to 1024 ms. A high value helps save ... are transmitted to 10. Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. If a device uses a different preamble mode than the NBG-418N does, it cannot communicate with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/ CTS (Clear To Send) handshake...
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... have the NBG-418N copy the SSID and wireless security settings of their 802.11n headers and wraps them for this screen. 6.7 Quality of Service (WMMQoS). Click Apply to save your Channel Bandwidth in environments that are prone to use them in universal repeater mode. Chapter 6...Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS. A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This allows the NBG418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as your changes to enable Wifi MultiMedia...
... have the NBG-418N copy the SSID and wireless security settings of their 802.11n headers and wraps them for this screen. 6.7 Quality of Service (WMMQoS). Click Apply to save your Channel Bandwidth in environments that are prone to use them in universal repeater mode. Chapter 6...Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS. A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between the NBG-418N and its wireless clients. This allows the NBG418N to automatically set priority levels to services, such as your changes to enable Wifi MultiMedia...
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... the target AP. To open this screen to . All devices in this device. 82 NBG-418N User's Guide You should know the security settings of the wireless device. Mode This displays which you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to choose an access point that identifies a wireless network. SSID This...
... the target AP. To open this screen to . All devices in this device. 82 NBG-418N User's Guide You should know the security settings of the wireless device. Mode This displays which you want the NBG-418N (in universal repeater or client bridge mode) to connect to choose an access point that identifies a wireless network. SSID This...
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...wired and wireless network connections. NBG-418N User's Guide 137 Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in the General screen. Access Point Use this mode if you want to use ...how you configure select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for more information on the NBG-418N (N). CHAPTER 18 Sys OP Mode 18.1 Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you connect to the Internet...
...wired and wireless network connections. NBG-418N User's Guide 137 Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in the General screen. Access Point Use this mode if you want to use ...how you configure select the device operation mode: Router, Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for more information on the NBG-418N (N). CHAPTER 18 Sys OP Mode 18.1 Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you connect to the Internet...
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...to devices on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to save your WAN port. If you select a non-router mode (Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater) the following pop-up message window appears. The LAN Ethernet and WAN Ethernet ... more information on your network and you want the NBG-418N to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to it. Chapter 18 Sys OP Mode Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access ...
...to devices on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is set to save your WAN port. If you select a non-router mode (Access Point, Client Bridge or Universal Repeater) the following pop-up message window appears. The LAN Ethernet and WAN Ethernet ... more information on your network and you want the NBG-418N to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to it. Chapter 18 Sys OP Mode Table 58 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access ...