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... chapter introduces the main features and applications of services such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP). In Router Mode a number of the NBG420N. 1.1 Overview The NBG420N acts as either an access point (AP) or a secure broadband router for all data passing between your network and another network such as the Internet, and require important...
... chapter introduces the main features and applications of services such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP). In Router Mode a number of the NBG420N. 1.1 Overview The NBG420N acts as either an access point (AP) or a secure broadband router for all data passing between your network and another network such as the Internet, and require important...
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...Available in AP Mode A B 1.4 Router Features vs. YES YES 32 NBG420N User's Guide The following table shows which features are not in a WLAN connecting to the NBG420N, which provides network services such as an access point (A). Bandwidth Management YES NO This allows you already have a router or... gateway on your network and the Internet. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG420N 1.3 AP Mode Select AP Mode ...
...Available in AP Mode A B 1.4 Router Features vs. YES YES 32 NBG420N User's Guide The following table shows which features are not in a WLAN connecting to the NBG420N, which provides network services such as an access point (A). Bandwidth Management YES NO This allows you already have a router or... gateway on your network and the Internet. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG420N 1.3 AP Mode Select AP Mode ...
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... remotely turn on a device on page 39), and click (Details...) next to change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Any IP allows computers to access the Internet through the NBG420N without turning the power off. The gray section of the bar represents the percentage of unused bandwidth and the blue color... names, password and inactivity timer. Log Settings Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to change your NBG420N. To access this screen to display or hide the advanced screens or features.
... remotely turn on a device on page 39), and click (Details...) next to change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Any IP allows computers to access the Internet through the NBG420N without turning the power off. The gray section of the bar represents the percentage of unused bandwidth and the blue color... names, password and inactivity timer. Log Settings Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to change your NBG420N. To access this screen to display or hide the advanced screens or features.
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Figure 30 Wireless Internet Access in AP mode. 5.1 AP Mode Overview Use your NBG420N as an AP if you haven't already. In this . 2 To set to AP Mode. See the Quick start Guide for an example. See the figure ... that are available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. CHAPTER 5 AP Mode This chapter discusses how to configure settings while your NBG420N is set your NBG420N to AP Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point.
Figure 30 Wireless Internet Access in AP mode. 5.1 AP Mode Overview Use your NBG420N as an AP if you haven't already. In this . 2 To set to AP Mode. See the Quick start Guide for an example. See the figure ... that are available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. CHAPTER 5 AP Mode This chapter discusses how to configure settings while your NBG420N is set your NBG420N to AP Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point.
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... advanced wireless settings. Time Setting Use this screen to reboot the NBG420N without turning the power off. Restart This screen allows you to your NBG420N. Wake On LAN Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Maintenance System General Use this screen to remotely turn on a device...
... advanced wireless settings. Time Setting Use this screen to reboot the NBG420N without turning the power off. Restart This screen allows you to your NBG420N. Wake On LAN Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Maintenance System General Use this screen to remotely turn on a device...
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... 6.1 Wireless Tutorials 6.1.1 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the NBG420N's interface. See Section 6.1.2.2 on page 74.This is the more secure method, since one device can... access the Internet through the AP wirelessly. This tutorial shows you how to a notebook. This example uses the NBG420N as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to do both your NBG420N and Wireless Client This section gives you ...
... 6.1 Wireless Tutorials 6.1.1 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the NBG420N's interface. See Section 6.1.2.2 on page 74.This is the more secure method, since one device can... access the Internet through the AP wirelessly. This tutorial shows you how to a notebook. This example uses the NBG420N as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to do both your NBG420N and Wireless Client This section gives you ...
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...for Service Set IDentity. • If two wireless networks overlap, they should use the same SSID. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to send and receive information. It stands for more detailed information about wireless networks. 7.1 Wireless Network Overview The following ...figure provides an example of a Wireless Network AP The wireless network is the part in your NBG420N. NBG420N User's Guide 89 Figure 59 Example of a wireless network. CHAPTER 7 Wireless LAN This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless ...
...for Service Set IDentity. • If two wireless networks overlap, they should use the same SSID. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to send and receive information. It stands for more detailed information about wireless networks. 7.1 Wireless Network Overview The following ...figure provides an example of a Wireless Network AP The wireless network is the part in your NBG420N. NBG420N User's Guide 89 Figure 59 Example of a wireless network. CHAPTER 7 Wireless LAN This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless ...
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... uses the channel of wireless network login) and select the WPA Compatible option in the NBG420N. The AP deletes records of writing). 92 NBG420N User's Guide As the wireless station moves from one access point to another , it is known as they move between the coverage areas. An AP ... connection to the wired network through an access point while moving around the wireless LAN. Many types of all wireless stations between APs when a wireless station moves between the wireless and wired networks. A wireless station can associate with other APs (Non-ZyXEL APs may not be able to perform...
... uses the channel of wireless network login) and select the WPA Compatible option in the NBG420N. The AP deletes records of writing). 92 NBG420N User's Guide As the wireless station moves from one access point to another , it is known as they move between the coverage areas. An AP ... connection to the wired network through an access point while moving around the wireless LAN. Many types of all wireless stations between APs when a wireless station moves between the wireless and wired networks. A wireless station can associate with other APs (Non-ZyXEL APs may not be able to perform...
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.... 4 All access points must use the same port number to relay roaming information. 5 The access points must be connected to the Ethernet and be able to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment. 7.4 Quality of Service This section discusses the Quality of Service (QoS) features available on the NBG420N. NBG420N User...
.... 4 All access points must use the same port number to relay roaming information. 5 The access points must be connected to the Ethernet and be able to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment. 7.4 Quality of Service This section discusses the Quality of Service (QoS) features available on the NBG420N. NBG420N User...
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...Hide SSID Select this check box to 300 Mbps. The options vary depending on this wireless network. Operating Channel This displays the channel the NBG420N is currently using a site survey tool. Or you wish to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. Select a .... Wireless stations associating to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. Deselect this check box if you can select No Security to allow the NBG420N to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to allow any ...
...Hide SSID Select this check box to 300 Mbps. The options vary depending on this wireless network. Operating Channel This displays the channel the NBG420N is currently using a site survey tool. Or you wish to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. Select a .... Wireless stations associating to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. Deselect this check box if you can select No Security to allow the NBG420N to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to allow any ...
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Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. 96 NBG420N User's Guide " If you do not enable any wireless security on the other labels in this screen. ...7.5.1 No Security Select No Security to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any wireless networking device that is accessible to the NBG420N. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in this chapter for this screen. 7.5.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption...
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. 96 NBG420N User's Guide " If you do not enable any wireless security on the other labels in this screen. ...7.5.1 No Security Select No Security to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any wireless networking device that is accessible to the NBG420N. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in this chapter for this screen. 7.5.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption...
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...Clear To Send) handshake. NBG420N User's Guide 103 Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with each other . When Intra-BSS is traffic between wireless networks. Enter a value between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic ...is disabled, wireless client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other . Apply Click Apply to save your wireless device...
...Clear To Send) handshake. NBG420N User's Guide 103 Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with each other . When Intra-BSS is traffic between wireless networks. Enter a value between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic ...is disabled, wireless client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other . Apply Click Apply to save your wireless device...
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.... • The LAN IP address of the device on appropriate settings. Figure 162 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General If you select Access Point the following pop-up message window appears. 260 NBG420N User's Guide The LAN Ethernet and WAN Ethernet ports have different IP addresses. • The DHCP server on your device is...
.... • The LAN IP address of the device on appropriate settings. Figure 162 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General If you select Access Point the following pop-up message window appears. 260 NBG420N User's Guide The LAN Ethernet and WAN Ethernet ports have different IP addresses. • The DHCP server on your device is...
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... table describes the labels in the General screen. NBG420N User's Guide 261 Table 112 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Select Router if your device bridges traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. Access Point Select Access Point if your device routes traffic between clients on...
... table describes the labels in the General screen. NBG420N User's Guide 261 Table 112 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Router Select Router if your device bridges traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. Access Point Select Access Point if your device routes traffic between clients on...
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...1.7 on page 33. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Make sure you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure [Caps Lock] is low, try closing some programs that might be NBG420N User's Guide These fields are behaving as expected. Check your System Operation Mode setting. •... client are the same as the Internet. • Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. I had access to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General. If the NBG420N is slow or intermittent. 268 1 There might be a ...
...1.7 on page 33. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Make sure you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure [Caps Lock] is low, try closing some programs that might be NBG420N User's Guide These fields are behaving as expected. Check your System Operation Mode setting. •... client are the same as the Internet. • Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. I had access to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General. If the NBG420N is slow or intermittent. 268 1 There might be a ...
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...-hoc Network BSS A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless stations or between wireless stations in the BSS. NBG420N User's Guide 309 Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration The simplest WLAN configuration is commonly referred to as an Ad-hoc network or Independent ...network but cannot communicate with each other . When Intra-BSS is traffic between a wireless station and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Figure 202 Peer-to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. APPENDIX E Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc...
...-hoc Network BSS A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless stations or between wireless stations in the BSS. NBG420N User's Guide 309 Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration The simplest WLAN configuration is commonly referred to as an Ad-hoc network or Independent ...network but cannot communicate with each other . When Intra-BSS is traffic between a wireless station and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Figure 202 Peer-to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. APPENDIX E Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc...
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An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each access point connected together by a wired network. The Access Points not only provide communication with each ESS. This type of overlapping BSSs, each containing an access point, with the wired network but also mediate wireless network traffic in order to communicate. 310 NBG420N User's Guide This wired connection between APs is...
An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each access point connected together by a wired network. The Access Points not only provide communication with each ESS. This type of overlapping BSSs, each containing an access point, with the wired network but also mediate wireless network traffic in order to communicate. 310 NBG420N User's Guide This wired connection between APs is...
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Interference occurs when radio signals from each other. NBG420N User's Guide 311 Channels available depend on a channel at least five channels away from a channel that is they do not know if the channel is ....11a/b/g wireless devices. Adjacent channels partially overlap however. RTS/CTS A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are considered hidden from different access points overlap causing interference and degrading performance. To avoid interference due to overlap, your region) so you need to reduce interference. For example...
Interference occurs when radio signals from each other. NBG420N User's Guide 311 Channels available depend on a channel at least five channels away from a channel that is they do not know if the channel is ....11a/b/g wireless devices. Adjacent channels partially overlap however. RTS/CTS A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are considered hidden from different access points overlap causing interference and degrading performance. To avoid interference due to overlap, your region) so you need to reduce interference. For example...
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... use short preamble when all wireless adapters support short preamble. The IEEE 802.11g data rate and modulation are : NBG420N User's Guide 313 It is fully compatible with an IEEE 802.11g access point (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. This means an IEEE 802.11b adapter can...
... use short preamble when all wireless adapters support short preamble. The IEEE 802.11g data rate and modulation are : NBG420N User's Guide 313 It is fully compatible with an IEEE 802.11g access point (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. This means an IEEE 802.11b adapter can...
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... RADIUS server for user accounting: • Accounting-Request Sent by the access point requesting accounting. • Accounting-Response Sent by the RADIUS server to allow access. RADIUS is a simple package exchange in order to indicate that it has started or stopped accounting. 314 NBG420N User's Guide The following tasks: • Authentication Determines the identity...
... RADIUS server for user accounting: • Accounting-Request Sent by the access point requesting accounting. • Accounting-Response Sent by the RADIUS server to allow access. RADIUS is a simple package exchange in order to indicate that it has started or stopped accounting. 314 NBG420N User's Guide The following tasks: • Authentication Determines the identity...