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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your wireless network. 2 NBG2105 User's Guide It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG2105 and access the Web Configurator. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your wireless network. 2 NBG2105 User's Guide It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG2105 and access the Web Configurator. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate.
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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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Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part 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...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 Mode ...27 NBG2105 User's Guide 5
Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part 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...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 Mode ...27 NBG2105 User's Guide 5
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... ...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
... ...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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....3 What You Need To Know ...73 10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection 73 10.4 WAN Interface Setup ...74 10.4.1 Static IP ...74 10.4.2 DHCP Client ...75 NBG2105 User's Guide 7
....3 What You Need To Know ...73 10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection 73 10.4 WAN Interface Setup ...74 10.4.1 Static IP ...74 10.4.2 DHCP Client ...75 NBG2105 User's Guide 7
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... You Need To Know ...99 14.4 Port Filtering Screen ...100 14.5 IP Filtering Screen ...101 14.6 MAC Filtering Screen ...101 14.7 URL Filtering Screen ...102 8 NBG2105 User's Guide
... You Need To Know ...99 14.4 Port Filtering Screen ...100 14.5 IP Filtering Screen ...101 14.6 MAC Filtering Screen ...101 14.7 URL Filtering Screen ...102 8 NBG2105 User's Guide
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... 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 Permissions 127 Appendix B Legal Information...137 Index ...143 NBG2105 User's Guide 9
... 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 Permissions 127 Appendix B Legal Information...137 Index ...143 NBG2105 User's Guide 9
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...NBG2105 User's Guide 13 You can have the following methods to manage the NBG2105. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). The NBG2105 extends the range of the NBG2105 using the NBG2105: • Wired. A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for everyday management of your ZyXEL... Device. • Web Configurator. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG2105. Wireless clients can communicate with other and access the Internet...
...NBG2105 User's Guide 13 You can have the following methods to manage the NBG2105. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). The NBG2105 extends the range of the NBG2105 using the NBG2105: • Wired. A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for everyday management of your ZyXEL... Device. • Web Configurator. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG2105. Wireless clients can communicate with other and access the Internet...
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.... Use a password that's not easy to guess and that you can use the RESET button on the cover of the NBG2105. 14 NBG2105 User's Guide You could simply restore your last configuration. 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 If you forget your password, you will have , you had previously saved, the password and the IP address will need...
.... Use a password that's not easy to guess and that you can use the RESET button on the cover of the NBG2105. 14 NBG2105 User's Guide You could simply restore your last configuration. 1.5 Resetting the NBG2105 If you forget your password, you will have , you had previously saved, the password and the IP address will need...
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...000000000000 to the factory default MAC address. Note: MAC cloning is supported only when the NBG2105 is in another wireless device within two minutes of each other. NBG2105 User's Guide 15 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 ... for two to five seconds and release it. 3 The WPS/MAC Clone LED turns on page 59. 1.7 The Clone MAC Button Your NBG2105 can clone the MAC address of the computer connected to an AP or wireless router with Internet access. For more than five seconds to reset...
...000000000000 to the factory default MAC address. Note: MAC cloning is supported only when the NBG2105 is in another wireless device within two minutes of each other. NBG2105 User's Guide 15 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 ... for two to five seconds and release it. 3 The WPS/MAC Clone LED turns on page 59. 1.7 The Clone MAC Button Your NBG2105 can clone the MAC address of the computer connected to an AP or wireless router with Internet access. For more than five seconds to reset...
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... table describes the LEDs. In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. In Client mode, push this to an upstream AP via WPS. Table 1 General Hardware Features...
... table describes the LEDs. In Router/AP or WISP+UR mode, push this for less than 2 seconds to connect to a wireless client via WPS. 16 NBG2105 User's Guide Note: WPS is only available with WPA2-PSK security protocol. In Client mode, push this to an upstream AP via WPS. Table 1 General Hardware Features...
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...to WISP+UR to the factory default. Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset the NBG2105's MAC address to put the NBG2105 into WISP+UR mode. Connect this to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. The Ethernet connection is ready. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 General.... Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Micro USB Reset (on the underside of the NBG2105) Note: This only works in Router mode. NBG2105 User's Guide 17 The NBG2105 is sending/receiving data through the Ethernet port. Slide this for...
...to WISP+UR to the factory default. Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset the NBG2105's MAC address to put the NBG2105 into WISP+UR mode. Connect this to put the NBG2105 into router or AP mode. The Ethernet connection is ready. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 General.... Push this for more than 5 seconds to reset all NBG2105 settings to put the NBG2105 into WLAN client mode. Micro USB Reset (on the underside of the NBG2105) Note: This only works in Router mode. NBG2105 User's Guide 17 The NBG2105 is sending/receiving data through the Ethernet port. Slide this for...
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...Blinking WPS/MAC Clone Off Blue On Blinking Off Power Blue Off On Blinking DESCRIPTION The NBG2105 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The NBG2105 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The wireless LAN is not ready, has ...ready. WPS/MAC clone is disabled. WPS is off for ten seconds and then the NBG2105 automatically restarts when MAC cloning has failed. This LED is disabled or has failed. The NBG2105 is not receiving power. 18 NBG2105 User's Guide Boot up process. The NBG2105 is resetting to factory default settings.
...Blinking WPS/MAC Clone Off Blue On Blinking Off Power Blue Off On Blinking DESCRIPTION The NBG2105 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The NBG2105 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The wireless LAN is not ready, has ...ready. WPS/MAC clone is disabled. WPS is off for ten seconds and then the NBG2105 automatically restarts when MAC cloning has failed. This LED is disabled or has failed. The NBG2105 is not receiving power. 18 NBG2105 User's Guide Boot up process. The NBG2105 is resetting to factory default settings.
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... (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by 768 pixels. NBG2105 User's Guide 19 CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG2105 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG2105 via Internet browser. The Web Configurator is set to WISP+UR or Client mode...
... (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by 768 pixels. NBG2105 User's Guide 19 CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the NBG2105 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the NBG2105 via Internet browser. The Web Configurator is set to WISP+UR or Client mode...
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... begin configuring this screen. Your computer must be in the same subnet in Router mode, the IP address is in this screen afresh. 20 NBG2105 User's Guide If the NBG2105 isn't in order to login. Click Login. Figure 3 Login screen The following login screen. Password Type "1234" (default) as the website address. Reset Click...
... begin configuring this screen. Your computer must be in the same subnet in Router mode, the IP address is in this screen afresh. 20 NBG2105 User's Guide If the NBG2105 isn't in order to login. Click Login. Figure 3 Login screen The following login screen. Password Type "1234" (default) as the website address. Reset Click...
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... to match your NBG2105 and how to clients on your network topology and requirements. Note: In WISP + UR and Client modes, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you may not be interrupted. NBG2105 User's Guide 21 The operation ...mode is a pre-defined combination of the NBG2105 to change it later. CHAPTER 3 Operation Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the operation modes available on...
... to match your NBG2105 and how to clients on your network topology and requirements. Note: In WISP + UR and Client modes, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you may not be interrupted. NBG2105 User's Guide 21 The operation ...mode is a pre-defined combination of the NBG2105 to change it later. CHAPTER 3 Operation Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the operation modes available on...
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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. 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.
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... to reserve bandwidth for the first time. Advanced Use this to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. NBG2105 User's Guide 23 Wireless LAN Basic Use this to turn the wireless connection on the IP address or MAC address. Security Use this to configure no, WEP...
... to reserve bandwidth for the first time. Advanced Use this to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. NBG2105 User's Guide 23 Wireless LAN Basic Use this to turn the wireless connection on the IP address or MAC address. Security Use this to configure no, WEP...
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... WAN interfaces. MAC Filtering Use this to view system, wireless, local and WAN network information, as well as a router, is set to 192.168.1.2. 24 NBG2105 User's Guide Reboot Use this to change your NBG2105's system password. In Access Point Mode: • All clients belong to the same subnet. • All clients of the...
... WAN interfaces. MAC Filtering Use this to view system, wireless, local and WAN network information, as well as a router, is set to 192.168.1.2. 24 NBG2105 User's Guide Reboot Use this to change your NBG2105's system password. In Access Point Mode: • All clients belong to the same subnet. • All clients of the...