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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 ...15 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 The Web Configurator ...37 AP Mode ...49 Tutorials ...57 Technical Reference ...69 Wireless LAN ...71 WAN ...95 LAN ...107 DHCP Server ...111 Network Address Translation (NAT 117 Dynamic DNS ...125 Firewall ...129 Content Filtering ...137 Static Route ...141 Bandwidth Management ...145 Remote Management ...153 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP 165 System ...173 Logs ...179 Tools ...183 Sys OP Mode ...189 Language ...193 Troubleshooting ...195 NBG4604 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 ...15 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 The Web Configurator ...37 AP Mode ...49 Tutorials ...57 Technical Reference ...69 Wireless LAN ...71 WAN ...95 LAN ...107 DHCP Server ...111 Network Address Translation (NAT 117 Dynamic DNS ...125 Firewall ...129 Content Filtering ...137 Static Route ...141 Bandwidth Management ...145 Remote Management ...153 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP 165 System ...173 Logs ...179 Tools ...183 Sys OP Mode ...189 Language ...193 Troubleshooting ...195 NBG4604 User's Guide 3
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... the Reset Button 40 3.5 Navigating the Web Configurator 40 3.6 Status Screen (Router Mode 40 3.6.1 Navigation Panel ...43 3.6.2 Summary: DHCP Table 45 3.6.3 Summary: Packet Statistics 46 3.6.4 Summary: WLAN Station Status 47 Chapter 4 AP Mode ...49 4.1 Overview ...49 4.2 Setting your NBG4604 to AP Mode 49 4.3 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...50 4.3.1 Navigation Panel ...52 4.4 Configuring Your Settings ...54 4.4.1 LAN Settings ...54...
... the Reset Button 40 3.5 Navigating the Web Configurator 40 3.6 Status Screen (Router Mode 40 3.6.1 Navigation Panel ...43 3.6.2 Summary: DHCP Table 45 3.6.3 Summary: Packet Statistics 46 3.6.4 Summary: WLAN Station Status 47 Chapter 4 AP Mode ...49 4.1 Overview ...49 4.2 Setting your NBG4604 to AP Mode 49 4.3 Status Screen (AP Mode) ...50 4.3.1 Navigation Panel ...52 4.4 Configuring Your Settings ...54 4.4.1 LAN Settings ...54...
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... following summarizes how to reload the factory-default configuration file. The screen below shows the status screen in Router Mode and AP Mode. 3.6 Status Screen (Router Mode) Click on Status. Chapter 3 The Web Configurator 3.4 Resetting the NBG4604 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously...
... following summarizes how to reload the factory-default configuration file. The screen below shows the status screen in Router Mode and AP Mode. 3.6 Status Screen (Router Mode) Click on Status. Chapter 3 The Web Configurator 3.4 Resetting the NBG4604 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously...
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NBG4604 User's Guide 41 Select a number of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics. Click this button to exit the Web Configurator. Click ... Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Chapter 3 The Web Configurator (For information on the status screen in AP Mode see Chapter 4 on page 50.) Figure 21 Status Screen (Router Mode) The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
NBG4604 User's Guide 41 Select a number of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics. Click this button to exit the Web Configurator. Click ... Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Chapter 3 The Web Configurator (For information on the status screen in AP Mode see Chapter 4 on page 50.) Figure 21 Status Screen (Router Mode) The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
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... instructions on page 57 for an example. CHAPTER 4 AP Mode 4.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure settings while your NBG4604 as an AP if you haven't already. Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in AP mode. Note: See Chapter 5 on how to AP Mode. See the figure below for an example of setting...
... instructions on page 57 for an example. CHAPTER 4 AP Mode 4.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure settings while your NBG4604 as an AP if you haven't already. Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in AP mode. Note: See Chapter 5 on how to AP Mode. See the figure below for an example of setting...
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... more information on this mode. Click OK in to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point. Chapter 4 AP Mode 2 To set your NBG4604 to AP Mode, go to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. 4.3 Status Screen (AP Mode) Click on Status. Figure 27 Status Screen (AP Mode) 50 NBG4604 User's Guide Your NBG4604 is now in AP Mode. Note: You have to...
... more information on this mode. Click OK in to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point. Chapter 4 AP Mode 2 To set your NBG4604 to AP Mode, go to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. 4.3 Status Screen (AP Mode) Click on Status. Figure 27 Status Screen (AP Mode) 50 NBG4604 User's Guide Your NBG4604 is now in AP Mode. Note: You have to...
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... not going to have more throughput, you want some applications to improve anymore. It is the total time the NBG4604 has been on. Client. This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. IP Address - DHCP WLAN Information - Status - Table 20 Status Screen (AP Mode) LABEL Device Information System Name Firmware Version LAN Information -
... not going to have more throughput, you want some applications to improve anymore. It is the total time the NBG4604 has been on. Client. This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. IP Address - DHCP WLAN Information - Status - Table 20 Status Screen (AP Mode) LABEL Device Information System Name Firmware Version LAN Information -
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... you can configure in AP Mode. Chapter 4 AP Mode Table 20 Status Screen (AP Mode) (continued) LABEL Rate DESCRIPTION For the LAN ports, this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG4604. 4.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4604 features in AP Mode. Table 21 Menu: AP Mode LINK Status TAB Network...
... you can configure in AP Mode. Chapter 4 AP Mode Table 20 Status Screen (AP Mode) (continued) LABEL Rate DESCRIPTION For the LAN ports, this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG4604. 4.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4604 features in AP Mode. Table 21 Menu: AP Mode LINK Status TAB Network...
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... traffic according to reboot the NBG4604 without turning the power off. NBG4604 User's Guide 53 WMM QoS allows you to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS). Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask or to configure wireless LAN. Chapter 4 AP Mode Table 21 Menu: AP Mode LINK TAB Wireless LAN General...
... traffic according to reboot the NBG4604 without turning the power off. NBG4604 User's Guide 53 WMM QoS allows you to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS). Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask or to configure wireless LAN. Chapter 4 AP Mode Table 21 Menu: AP Mode LINK TAB Wireless LAN General...
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... log in again with the new IP address. Chapter 4 AP Mode 4.4 Configuring Your Settings Use this section to configure your NBG4604 settings while in AP Mode. 4.4.1 LAN Settings Click Network > LAN to let the DHCP server in the gateway assign the NBG4604 IP address. If you change the IP address of an ...IP address. Type the IP address in the screen below describes the labels in AP Mode is 192.168.1.2. Click Apply to save your wireless network. 54 NBG4604 User's Guide Select this to reload the previous configuration for information on the IP address that you are...
... log in again with the new IP address. Chapter 4 AP Mode 4.4 Configuring Your Settings Use this section to configure your NBG4604 settings while in AP Mode. 4.4.1 LAN Settings Click Network > LAN to let the DHCP server in the gateway assign the NBG4604 IP address. If you change the IP address of an ...IP address. Type the IP address in the screen below describes the labels in AP Mode is 192.168.1.2. Click Apply to save your wireless network. 54 NBG4604 User's Guide Select this to reload the previous configuration for information on the IP address that you are...
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... "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the NBG4604. 2 The default IP address of the NBG4604 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 221 for information on configuring your maintenance settings. 4.5 Logging in to the Web Configurator in AP Mode 1 Connect your computer to show your computer...'s IP address. Chapter 4 AP Mode • See Chapter ...
... "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the NBG4604. 2 The default IP address of the NBG4604 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 221 for information on configuring your maintenance settings. 4.5 Logging in to the Web Configurator in AP Mode 1 Connect your computer to show your computer...'s IP address. Chapter 4 AP Mode • See Chapter ...
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... from using WPS. • Use the Scheduling screen (Section 6.10 on page 89) to set the times your NBG4604 to AP + Bridge or Bridge Only and establish wireless links with the AP. The SSID is sent in the same wireless network must use different channels. Like radio stations or television channels, each... You Can Do • Use the General screen (Section 6.4 on page 75) to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. • Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 6.5 on page 81) to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold. • Use the...
... from using WPS. • Use the Scheduling screen (Section 6.10 on page 89) to set the times your NBG4604 to AP + Bridge or Bridge Only and establish wireless links with the AP. The SSID is sent in the same wireless network must use different channels. Like radio stations or television channels, each... You Can Do • Use the General screen (Section 6.4 on page 75) to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. • Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 6.5 on page 81) to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold. • Use the...
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... is assigned at which the AP (if using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK key management) or RADIUS server (if using WPA2-PSK. Click Reset to communicate with the NBG4604 even when the NBG4604 is using WPA/WPA2 key management) sends a new group key out to all stations in the Security Mode field. Table 28 Network...
... is assigned at which the AP (if using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK key management) or RADIUS server (if using WPA2-PSK. Click Reset to communicate with the NBG4604 even when the NBG4604 is using WPA/WPA2 key management) sends a new group key out to all stations in the Security Mode field. Table 28 Network...
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.... 6.7 Quality of the NBG4604. This field controls the transmission power of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen allows you are close to the AP in the current environment. Click Apply to save your changes back to None, the NBG4604 protects wireless communication against interference.... Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS. Click Reset to Always, the NBG4604 improves performance within mixed wireless modes. When set to...
.... 6.7 Quality of the NBG4604. This field controls the transmission power of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen allows you are close to the AP in the current environment. Click Apply to save your changes back to None, the NBG4604 protects wireless communication against interference.... Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS. Click Reset to Always, the NBG4604 improves performance within mixed wireless modes. When set to...
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You can choose between Router Mode and AP Mode depending on your network topology and the features you connect to the Internet. Note: The Sys OP Mode screen is read-only if you are accessing from the admin level account . 21.2 What You Can Do Use the General screen (Section 21.4 on which mode to select how you require from your NBG4604 is a router or AP. NBG4604 User's Guide 189 See Section 1.1 on page 15 for more information on page 191) to choose. CHAPTER 21 Sys OP Mode 21.1 Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure whether your device.
You can choose between Router Mode and AP Mode depending on your network topology and the features you connect to the Internet. Note: The Sys OP Mode screen is read-only if you are accessing from the admin level account . 21.2 What You Can Do Use the General screen (Section 21.4 on which mode to select how you require from your NBG4604 is a router or AP. NBG4604 User's Guide 189 See Section 1.1 on page 15 for more information on page 191) to choose. CHAPTER 21 Sys OP Mode 21.1 Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure whether your device.
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All Ethernet ports on the AP have the same IP address. To connect to Know Router A router connects your local network with another device, such as the Internet. Chapter 21 Sys OP Mode 21.3 What You Need to the Internet, another network, such as a router, is required. Figure 122 IP Address in Router Mode AP An AP extends one network and so has just one IP address. Figure 121 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in AP Mode 190 NBG4604 User's Guide The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.
All Ethernet ports on the AP have the same IP address. To connect to Know Router A router connects your local network with another device, such as the Internet. Chapter 21 Sys OP Mode 21.3 What You Need to the Internet, another network, such as a router, is required. Figure 122 IP Address in Router Mode AP An AP extends one network and so has just one IP address. Figure 121 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in AP Mode 190 NBG4604 User's Guide The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.
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... your ISP or system administrator for more information on your WAN port. Figure 125 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: AP • In AP Mode all Ethernet ports have different IP addresses. • The DHCP server on your device is enabled and ...connect to 192.168.1.2. If you select Access Point the following pop-up message window appears. In AP mode there must be a device with a DHCP server on the local network is set to 192.... address of the device on the local network is set to the Internet. NBG4604 User's Guide 191 The IP address of the device are both LAN and WAN ports.
... your ISP or system administrator for more information on your WAN port. Figure 125 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: AP • In AP Mode all Ethernet ports have different IP addresses. • The DHCP server on your device is enabled and ...connect to 192.168.1.2. If you select Access Point the following pop-up message window appears. In AP mode there must be a device with a DHCP server on the local network is set to 192.... address of the device on the local network is set to the Internet. NBG4604 User's Guide 191 The IP address of the device are both LAN and WAN ports.
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...folders. In the Network > LAN > Advanced screen, make sure your account has access rights to AP mode, your computer's IP address. If a keyword that is listed in the Keyword List is not blocked...This is checked. Refer to Appendix C on page 221 for instructions on how to change from router mode to the folder you are listed in a URL, customize the keyword blocking using commands. I can ... must have an IP address in the range between LAN and WAN is not checked by default to AP mode. When you still cannot access a network folder, make sure Allow between "192.168.1.3" and "192...
...folders. In the Network > LAN > Advanced screen, make sure your account has access rights to AP mode, your computer's IP address. If a keyword that is listed in the Keyword List is not blocked...This is checked. Refer to Appendix C on page 221 for instructions on how to change from router mode to the folder you are listed in a URL, customize the keyword blocking using commands. I can ... must have an IP address in the range between LAN and WAN is not checked by default to AP mode. When you still cannot access a network folder, make sure Allow between "192.168.1.3" and "192...
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... ACL rule 133 ACS 160 Address Assignment 96 Alert 179 alternative subnet mask notation 206 AP 15 AP (Access Point) 241 AP Mode menu 52 overview 49 status screen 50 AP+Bridge 15 Auto-bridge 106 B Backup configuration 186 Bandwidth management overview 145 priority 150 ...services 151 BitTorrent 152 Bridge/Repeater 15 BSS 239 C CA 246 Certificate Authority 246 certifications notices 255 viewing 255 Channel 42, 51, 241 Interference 241 channel 72 NBG4604...
... ACL rule 133 ACS 160 Address Assignment 96 Alert 179 alternative subnet mask notation 206 AP 15 AP (Access Point) 241 AP Mode menu 52 overview 49 status screen 50 AP+Bridge 15 Auto-bridge 106 B Backup configuration 186 Bandwidth management overview 145 priority 150 ...services 151 BitTorrent 152 Bridge/Repeater 15 BSS 239 C CA 246 Certificate Authority 246 certifications notices 255 viewing 255 Channel 42, 51, 241 Interference 241 channel 72 NBG4604...