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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...11 Introduction ...13 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Operation Modes ...21 Router Setup Wizard ...33 AP Setup Wizard ...41 Client Setup Wizard ...45 WISP+UR Setup Wizard ...51 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...67 LAN ...69 WAN ...73 Quality of Service (QoS) ...79 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 Firewall ...99 Management ...105 Status ...111 Troubleshooting ...121 NBG2105 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...11 Introduction ...13 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Operation Modes ...21 Router Setup Wizard ...33 AP Setup Wizard ...41 Client Setup Wizard ...45 WISP+UR Setup Wizard ...51 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...67 LAN ...69 WAN ...73 Quality of Service (QoS) ...79 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 Firewall ...99 Management ...105 Status ...111 Troubleshooting ...121 NBG2105 User's Guide 3
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... I: User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introduction ...13 1.1 Overview ...13 1.2 Applications ...13 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 ...13 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG2105 13 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 ...14 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 14 1.6 The WPS Button ...14 1.7 The Clone MAC Button ...15... ...19 2.2.1 Login Screen ...20 Chapter 3 Operation Modes ...21 3.1 Overview ...21 3.2 What You Can Do ...21 3.3 Router Mode ...21 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode ...22 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...22 3.4 Access Point Mode ...24 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode ...25 3.4.2 Navigation Panel ...25 3.5 Client ...
... I: User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introduction ...13 1.1 Overview ...13 1.2 Applications ...13 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 ...13 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG2105 13 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 ...14 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 14 1.6 The WPS Button ...14 1.7 The Clone MAC Button ...15... ...19 2.2.1 Login Screen ...20 Chapter 3 Operation Modes ...21 3.1 Overview ...21 3.2 What You Can Do ...21 3.3 Router Mode ...21 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode ...22 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...22 3.4 Access Point Mode ...24 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode ...25 3.4.2 Navigation Panel ...25 3.5 Client ...
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Table of Contents 3.5.1 Setting Client Mode ...27 3.5.2 Navigation Panel ...27 3.6 WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.2 Navigation Panel ...29 Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard ...33 4.1 Overview ...33 4.2 Welcome Screen ...33 4.3 WAN Interface Setup ...33 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP ...34 4.3.2 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client 34 4.3.3 WAN ... ...45 6.4 Wireless Security ...47 6.4.1 Encryption: None ...47 6.4.2 Encryption: WEP ...47 6.4.3 Encryption: WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK 48 Chapter 7 WISP+UR Setup Wizard...51 7.1 Overview ...51 6 NBG2105 User's Guide
Table of Contents 3.5.1 Setting Client Mode ...27 3.5.2 Navigation Panel ...27 3.6 WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode ...29 3.6.2 Navigation Panel ...29 Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard ...33 4.1 Overview ...33 4.2 Welcome Screen ...33 4.3 WAN Interface Setup ...33 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP ...34 4.3.2 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client 34 4.3.3 WAN ... ...45 6.4 Wireless Security ...47 6.4.1 Encryption: None ...47 6.4.2 Encryption: WEP ...47 6.4.3 Encryption: WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK 48 Chapter 7 WISP+UR Setup Wizard...51 7.1 Overview ...51 6 NBG2105 User's Guide
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...109 15.9 Restart Screen ...110 Chapter 16 Status ...111 16.1 Overview ...111 16.2 What You Can Do ...111 16.3 Status Screen ...111 16.3.1 Router Mode ...111 16.3.2 AP Mode ...113 16.3.3 Client Mode ...114 16.3.4 WISP+UR Mode ...115 16.4 Statistics Screen ...117 16.5 System Log Screen ......118 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting...121 17.1 Overview ...121 17.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 121 17.3 NBG2105 Access and Login ...122 17.4 Internet Access ...123 17.5 Resetting the NBG2105 to Its Factory Defaults 124 17.6 Wireless LAN Connections ...125 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java ...
...109 15.9 Restart Screen ...110 Chapter 16 Status ...111 16.1 Overview ...111 16.2 What You Can Do ...111 16.3 Status Screen ...111 16.3.1 Router Mode ...111 16.3.2 AP Mode ...113 16.3.3 Client Mode ...114 16.3.4 WISP+UR Mode ...115 16.4 Statistics Screen ...117 16.5 System Log Screen ......118 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting...121 17.1 Overview ...121 17.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 121 17.3 NBG2105 Access and Login ...122 17.4 Internet Access ...123 17.5 Resetting the NBG2105 to Its Factory Defaults 124 17.6 Wireless LAN Connections ...125 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java ...
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... up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 Use any of the Web Configurator to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device. • WAN...network access to manage the NBG2105. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). A range of the NBG2105 using the NBG2105: • Wired. You can connect to the NBG2105 to manage the NBG2105 more effectively. NBG2105 User's Guide 13 The NBG2105 extends the range of your ZyXEL Device. • Web...
... up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG2105 Use any of the Web Configurator to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device. • WAN...network access to manage the NBG2105. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). A range of the NBG2105 using the NBG2105: • Wired. You can connect to the NBG2105 to manage the NBG2105 more effectively. NBG2105 User's Guide 13 The NBG2105 extends the range of your ZyXEL Device. • Web...
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...the WAN port or connecting to an AP or wireless router with Internet access. NBG2105 User's Guide 15 Note: MAC cloning is supported only when the NBG2105 is in another wireless device within two minutes of the computer connected to the NBG2105. Chapter 1 Introduction Note: You must activate WPS ...in the NBG2105 and in Router mode. 1.7.1 Cloning a computer's MAC address 1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking). 2 To copy and use the MAC address ...
...the WAN port or connecting to an AP or wireless router with Internet access. NBG2105 User's Guide 15 Note: MAC cloning is supported only when the NBG2105 is in another wireless device within two minutes of the computer connected to the NBG2105. Chapter 1 Introduction Note: You must activate WPS ...in the NBG2105 and in Router mode. 1.7.1 Cloning a computer's MAC address 1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking). 2 To copy and use the MAC address ...
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In Client mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to your NBG2105. Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. These show the status of your Ethernet network. In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this to an upstream AP via WPS. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.8 General Hardware Features Figure... the LEDs. Table 1 General Hardware Features FEATURE Ethernet LEDs WPS DESCRIPTION Connect this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide
In Client mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to your NBG2105. Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. These show the status of your Ethernet network. In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this to an upstream AP via WPS. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.8 General Hardware Features Figure... the LEDs. Table 1 General Hardware Features FEATURE Ethernet LEDs WPS DESCRIPTION Connect this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide
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... Introduction Table 1 General Hardware Features (continued) FEATURE Operation Mode Switch DESCRIPTION Slide this to Router to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to factory defaults. 1.8.1 LEDs Figure 2 Top Panel LEDs Ethernet WLAN WPS/ MAC Clone... Power The following table describes the LEDs. Connect to a computer to put the NBG2105 into WISP+UR mode. Push this to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. NBG2105 User's Guide 17 Slide this to WISP+UR to a power supply or computer. Clone MAC...
... Introduction Table 1 General Hardware Features (continued) FEATURE Operation Mode Switch DESCRIPTION Slide this to Router to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to factory defaults. 1.8.1 LEDs Figure 2 Top Panel LEDs Ethernet WLAN WPS/ MAC Clone... Power The following table describes the LEDs. Connect to a computer to put the NBG2105 into WISP+UR mode. Push this to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. NBG2105 User's Guide 17 Slide this to WISP+UR to a power supply or computer. Clone MAC...
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... the Web Configurator you need to Router or AP mode. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later versions. Table 3 Accessing the NBG2105 OPERATION MODE THROUGH THE ETHERNET LAN PORT Router Mode AP Mode Client Mode V ...WISP + UR Mode V VIA WIRELESS LAN CONNECTIONS V V V THROUGH THE MICRO USB PORT V V V V 1 Make sure your NBG2105 hardware is enabled by default in Windows XP SP...
... the Web Configurator you need to Router or AP mode. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later versions. Table 3 Accessing the NBG2105 OPERATION MODE THROUGH THE ETHERNET LAN PORT Router Mode AP Mode Client Mode V ...WISP + UR Mode V VIA WIRELESS LAN CONNECTIONS V V V THROUGH THE MICRO USB PORT V V V V 1 Make sure your NBG2105 hardware is enabled by default in Windows XP SP...
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... user name. Login Click this website address. 2.2.1 Login Screen The Web Configurator initially displays the following table describes the labels in Router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for more information about the... modes of the NBG2105. Reset Click this to configure the Web Configurator. Figure 3 Login screen The following login screen. If the NBG2105 isn't in Router mode, the IP address is in this screen afresh. 20 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ...
... user name. Login Click this website address. 2.2.1 Login Screen The Web Configurator initially displays the following table describes the labels in Router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for more information about the... modes of the NBG2105. Reset Click this to configure the Web Configurator. Figure 3 Login screen The following login screen. If the NBG2105 isn't in Router mode, the IP address is in this screen afresh. 20 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ...
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...) and wireless client functions to select the operation mode. Use the Router Operation Mode screen to configure the selected mode. 3.2 What You Can Do • Router mode connects the local network to the NBG2105 wirelessly. See Section 3.3 on page 21 for details of this mode...provides Wi-Fi functionality to connect. 3.3 Router Mode A router connects your local network with another network, like the Internet. Note: In WISP + UR and Client modes, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the NBG2105 changes. NBG2105 User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 3 Operation Modes ...
...) and wireless client functions to select the operation mode. Use the Router Operation Mode screen to configure the selected mode. 3.2 What You Can Do • Router mode connects the local network to the NBG2105 wirelessly. See Section 3.3 on page 21 for details of this mode...provides Wi-Fi functionality to connect. 3.3 Router Mode A router connects your local network with another network, like the Internet. Note: In WISP + UR and Client modes, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the NBG2105 changes. NBG2105 User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 3 Operation Modes ...
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See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 3.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode Switch to configure NBG2105 features. 22 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 3 Operation Modes Figure 4 Router Mode Application 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode Select Router mode if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. To set Router mode: 1 Make sure the power LED is on the navigation panel to Router.
See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 3.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode Switch to configure NBG2105 features. 22 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 3 Operation Modes Figure 4 Router Mode Application 3.3.1 Setting Router Mode Select Router mode if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. To set Router mode: 1 Make sure the power LED is on the navigation panel to Router.
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...the IP address or MAC address. QoS Use this to configure the output power and set up a wireless network with a dynamic IP address. NBG2105 User's Guide 23 Advanced Use this to configure no, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK Mixed wireless encryption. WAN Use this ...on or off and make other basic configuration changes. Dynamic DNS Use this to reserve bandwidth for the first time. Figure 5 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 3 Operation Modes The following table describes the sub-menus. Wireless LAN Basic Use this to quickly set the RTS/CTS Threshold....
...the IP address or MAC address. QoS Use this to configure the output power and set up a wireless network with a dynamic IP address. NBG2105 User's Guide 23 Advanced Use this to configure no, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK Mixed wireless encryption. WAN Use this ...on or off and make other basic configuration changes. Dynamic DNS Use this to reserve bandwidth for the first time. Figure 5 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 3 Operation Modes The following table describes the sub-menus. Wireless LAN Basic Use this to quickly set the RTS/CTS Threshold....
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...show the number of the device are LAN clients. IP Filtering Use this to change your NBG2105's system password. Language Use this to change between access point mode and router mode. Upgrade Firmware Use this to look at all of the device on the local network .... MAC Filtering Use this to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG2105. Chapter 3 Operation Modes Table 5 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) MENU FUNCTION MAC Filtering Use this to apply filtering based on MAC addresses. Firewall Port Filtering ...
...show the number of the device are LAN clients. IP Filtering Use this to change your NBG2105's system password. Language Use this to change between access point mode and router mode. Upgrade Firmware Use this to look at all of the device on the local network .... MAC Filtering Use this to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG2105. Chapter 3 Operation Modes Table 5 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) MENU FUNCTION MAC Filtering Use this to apply filtering based on MAC addresses. Firewall Port Filtering ...
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See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 4 In the Web Configuator, click Management > Operation, select AP and then click Apply Changes. 3.4.2 Navigation Panel Use ... Mode Application Chapter 3 Operation Modes 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode Select Access Point Mode if your device bridges traffic between clients on the navigation panel to Router. To set Access Point mode: 1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode Switch to configure...
See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 4 In the Web Configuator, click Management > Operation, select AP and then click Apply Changes. 3.4.2 Navigation Panel Use ... Mode Application Chapter 3 Operation Modes 3.4.1 Setting Access Point Mode Select Access Point Mode if your device bridges traffic between clients on the navigation panel to Router. To set Access Point mode: 1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode Switch to configure...
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... Point Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Upgrade Firmware Use this to view information related to change between access point mode and router mode. Backup/ Restore Use this to upload firmware to quickly set the RTS/CTS Threshold. Network LAN Use this to your device in ...AP mode for the first time. WPS Use this to change your NBG2105's time and date. MAC Filtering Use this to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask and DHCP server settings. Reboot Use this to ...
... Point Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Upgrade Firmware Use this to view information related to change between access point mode and router mode. Backup/ Restore Use this to upload firmware to quickly set the RTS/CTS Threshold. Network LAN Use this to your device in ...AP mode for the first time. WPS Use this to change your NBG2105's time and date. MAC Filtering Use this to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask and DHCP server settings. Reboot Use this to ...
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....168.2.x. In WISP + UR mode, the IP address of the device on the LAN side. If the access point or wireless router is on the navigation panel to associate with the NBG2105. Figure 10 WISP + UR Mode Application x y A WISP+UR B Access Point 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode Select WISP + ... a wireless client to connect to an existing access point, still have an access point or wireless router in your network. See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 3.6.2 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode ...
....168.2.x. In WISP + UR mode, the IP address of the device on the LAN side. If the access point or wireless router is on the navigation panel to associate with the NBG2105. Figure 10 WISP + UR Mode Application x y A WISP+UR B Access Point 3.6.1 Setting WISP + UR Mode Select WISP + ... a wireless client to connect to an existing access point, still have an access point or wireless router in your network. See Section 1.8 on page 16. 3 The NBG2105 restarts after you slide the Operation Mode Switch. 3.6.2 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on (not blinking). 2 Slide the Operation Mode ...
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... the instructions on the wizard setup screens in the fields (if any). They are Static IP, DHCP Client or PPPoE. CHAPTER 4 Router Setup Wizard 4.1 Overview This chapter provides information on this screen. Click Login. Enter the details provided by your WAN access type.... NBG2105 User's Guide 33 Figure 12 Welcome 4.3 WAN Interface Setup The NBG2105 offers three WAN access types. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you configure your device in router mode to open the Welcome screen.
... the instructions on the wizard setup screens in the fields (if any). They are Static IP, DHCP Client or PPPoE. CHAPTER 4 Router Setup Wizard 4.1 Overview This chapter provides information on this screen. Click Login. Enter the details provided by your WAN access type.... NBG2105 User's Guide 33 Figure 12 Welcome 4.3 WAN Interface Setup The NBG2105 offers three WAN access types. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you configure your device in router mode to open the Welcome screen.
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...to cancel the wizard. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Network Name (SSID) screen. Figure 14 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client 34 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP Select Static IP as the WAN Access Type to make the WAN port setup its IP ... WAN Access Type Select Static IP to the Internet. Default Gateway Enter the IP address of a default gateway to enable manual configuration of all NBG2105 IP settings. Figure 13 WAN Access Type: Static IP The following table describes the labels in this to go back to the previous step in...
...to cancel the wizard. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Network Name (SSID) screen. Figure 14 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client 34 NBG2105 User's Guide Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard 4.3.1 WAN Access Type: Static IP Select Static IP as the WAN Access Type to make the WAN port setup its IP ... WAN Access Type Select Static IP to the Internet. Default Gateway Enter the IP address of a default gateway to enable manual configuration of all NBG2105 IP settings. Figure 13 WAN Access Type: Static IP The following table describes the labels in this to go back to the previous step in...
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...'s Guide 35 Table 10 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN Access Type Select DHCP Client to make the NBG2105 get its IP configuration via PPPoE. Complete the fields described. Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard The following table describes the labels in the wizard. Click Next to cancel the wizard. Cancel Click...
...'s Guide 35 Table 10 WAN Access Type: DHCP Client LABEL DESCRIPTION WAN Access Type Select DHCP Client to make the NBG2105 get its IP configuration via PPPoE. Complete the fields described. Chapter 4 Router Setup Wizard The following table describes the labels in the wizard. Click Next to cancel the wizard. Cancel Click...