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KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from the product due to connect the NBG4604 and configure it using the Web Configurator wizard. 2 NBG4604 User's Guide IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. Graphics in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from the product due to connect the NBG4604 and configure it using the Web Configurator wizard. 2 NBG4604 User's Guide IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. Graphics in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device.
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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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Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 ...15 Introduction...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Applications ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4604 16 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4604 16 1.5 LEDs ...17 1.6 The WPS Button ...18 1.7 Wall Mounting ...18 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Wizard Setup ...21 2.2 Connection Wizard:...Subnet Mask 31 2.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment 32 2.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment 33 2.4.9 WAN MAC Address ...34 2.5 Connection Wizard Complete 35 NBG4604 User's Guide 5
Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 ...15 Introduction...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Applications ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4604 16 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4604 16 1.5 LEDs ...17 1.6 The WPS Button ...18 1.7 Wall Mounting ...18 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Wizard Setup ...21 2.2 Connection Wizard:...Subnet Mask 31 2.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment 32 2.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment 33 2.4.9 WAN MAC Address ...34 2.5 Connection Wizard Complete 35 NBG4604 User's Guide 5
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...: 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...NBG4604 61 5.3 Bandwidth Management for your Network 64 5.3.1 Configuring Bandwidth Management by Application 64 5.3.2 Configuring Bandwidth Management by Custom Application 65 5.3.3 Configuring Bandwidth Allocation by IP or IP Range 66 Part II: Technical Reference 69 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...71 6.1 Overview ...71 6 NBG4604 User's Guide
...: 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...NBG4604 61 5.3 Bandwidth Management for your Network 64 5.3.1 Configuring Bandwidth Management by Application 64 5.3.2 Configuring Bandwidth Management by Custom Application 65 5.3.3 Configuring Bandwidth Allocation by IP or IP Range 66 Part II: Technical Reference 69 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...71 6.1 Overview ...71 6 NBG4604 User's Guide
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... Can Do ...107 8.3 What You Need To Know 108 8.3.1 IP Pool Setup ...108 8.3.2 LAN TCP/IP ...108 8.4 LAN IP Screen ...109 Chapter 9 DHCP Server ...111 NBG4604 User's Guide 7
... Can Do ...107 8.3 What You Need To Know 108 8.3.1 IP Pool Setup ...108 8.3.2 LAN TCP/IP ...108 8.4 LAN IP Screen ...109 Chapter 9 DHCP Server ...111 NBG4604 User's Guide 7
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... Screen ...126 Chapter 12 Firewall ...129 12.1 Overview ...129 12.2 What You Can Do ...130 12.3 What You Need To Know 130 12.3.1 About the NBG4604 Firewall 130 12.4 General Firewall Screen 131 12.5 The Access Control Rule Screen 131 12.5.1 Add/Edit an ACL Rule 133 12.6 Services Screen ...134... You Need To Know 137 13.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles 137 13.4 Filter Screen ...138 13.5 Technical Reference ...139 13.5.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking 139 8 NBG4604 User's Guide
... Screen ...126 Chapter 12 Firewall ...129 12.1 Overview ...129 12.2 What You Can Do ...130 12.3 What You Need To Know 130 12.3.1 About the NBG4604 Firewall 130 12.4 General Firewall Screen 131 12.5 The Access Control Rule Screen 131 12.5.1 Add/Edit an ACL Rule 133 12.6 Services Screen ...134... You Need To Know 137 13.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles 137 13.4 Filter Screen ...138 13.5 Technical Reference ...139 13.5.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking 139 8 NBG4604 User's Guide
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....2 What You Can Do ...145 15.3 What You Need To Know 146 15.4 General Configuration ...146 15.5 Advanced Configuration 147 15.5.1 Priority Levels ...150 15.5.2 User Defined Service Rule Configuration 150 15.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services 151 15.5.4 Services and Port Numbers 152 Chapter 16 Remote Management...153 16.1 Overview ...153... Plug-and-Play (UPnP 165 17.1 Overview ...165 17.2 What You Can Do ...165 17.3 What You Need to Know 165 17.4 UPnP Screen ...166 NBG4604 User's Guide 9
....2 What You Can Do ...145 15.3 What You Need To Know 146 15.4 General Configuration ...146 15.5 Advanced Configuration 147 15.5.1 Priority Levels ...150 15.5.2 User Defined Service Rule Configuration 150 15.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services 151 15.5.4 Services and Port Numbers 152 Chapter 16 Remote Management...153 16.1 Overview ...153... Plug-and-Play (UPnP 165 17.1 Overview ...165 17.2 What You Can Do ...165 17.3 What You Need to Know 165 17.4 UPnP Screen ...166 NBG4604 User's Guide 9
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... ...189 21.3 What You Need to Know 190 21.4 General Screen ...191 Chapter 22 Language...193 22.1 Language Screen ...193 Chapter 23 Troubleshooting...195 10 NBG4604 User's Guide
... ...189 21.3 What You Need to Know 190 21.4 General Screen ...191 Chapter 22 Language...193 22.1 Language Screen ...193 Chapter 23 Troubleshooting...195 10 NBG4604 User's Guide
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Table of Contents 23.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 195 23.2 NBG4604 Access and Login 196 23.3 Internet Access ...198 23.4 Resetting the NBG4604 to Its Factory Defaults 199 23.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 200 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 203 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ... D Wireless LANs 239 23.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 249 23.5.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 249 Appendix E Services ...251 Appendix F Legal Information 255 Index ...263 NBG4604 User's Guide 11
Table of Contents 23.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 195 23.2 NBG4604 Access and Login 196 23.3 Internet Access ...198 23.4 Resetting the NBG4604 to Its Factory Defaults 199 23.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 200 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 203 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ... D Wireless LANs 239 23.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 249 23.5.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 249 Appendix E Services ...251 Appendix F Legal Information 255 Index ...263 NBG4604 User's Guide 11
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... via the Ethernet ports of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to access network resources. NBG4604 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of services such as a firewall and content... filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4604 to mobile users. The NBG4604 extends the range of the NBG4604 so that they can set up a wireless network with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices....
... via the Ethernet ports of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to access network resources. NBG4604 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of services such as a firewall and content... filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4604 to mobile users. The NBG4604 extends the range of the NBG4604 so that they can set up a wireless network with each other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices....
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... secure and to its factory default settings. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the NBG4604 to manage the NBG4604 more effectively. • Change the password. Chapter 1 Introduction • WAN. You can use the WPS button or the ... manage the NBG4604. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If you backed up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your last configuration. 16 NBG4604 User's Guide
... secure and to its factory default settings. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the NBG4604 to manage the NBG4604 more effectively. • Change the password. Chapter 1 Introduction • WAN. You can use the WPS button or the ... manage the NBG4604. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If you backed up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your last configuration. 16 NBG4604 User's Guide
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...data through the WPS connection. Press this button for a successful connection. Off The wireless LAN is not ready, or has failed. NBG4604 User's Guide 17 1.5 LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel Chapter 1 Introduction The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. You must press the...or has failed. Off The LAN is sending/receiving data through the WAN. The NBG4604 is not connected. Green On The NBG4604 has a successful 10/100/1000 MB Ethernet connection. The NBG4604 is negotiating a WPS connection with another WPS-enabled client. WPS WAN LAN 1-4 WPS...
...data through the WPS connection. Press this button for a successful connection. Off The wireless LAN is not ready, or has failed. NBG4604 User's Guide 17 1.5 LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel Chapter 1 Introduction The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. You must press the...or has failed. Off The LAN is sending/receiving data through the WAN. The NBG4604 is not connected. Green On The NBG4604 has a successful 10/100/1000 MB Ethernet connection. The NBG4604 is negotiating a WPS connection with another WPS-enabled client. WPS WAN LAN 1-4 WPS...
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... screw anchors into the wall. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.6 The WPS Button Your NBG4604 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to make sure). Each WPS connection works between holes M4 Screws Screw anchors (optional) 12... the screws all the way in each device's documentation to set up a secure wireless network. Be careful to hold the weight of about 0.5 cm. 18 NBG4604 User's Guide
... screw anchors into the wall. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.6 The WPS Button Your NBG4604 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to make sure). Each WPS connection works between holes M4 Screws Screw anchors (optional) 12... the screws all the way in each device's documentation to set up a secure wireless network. Be careful to hold the weight of about 0.5 cm. 18 NBG4604 User's Guide
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Hang the NBG4604 on the wall. Chapter 1 Introduction 4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG4604 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG4604 with the screws on the screws. Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example NBG4604 User's Guide 19
Hang the NBG4604 on the wall. Chapter 1 Introduction 4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG4604 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG4604 with the screws on the screws. Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example NBG4604 User's Guide 19
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... Configurator, click the Go to skip this wizard setup and configure basic or advanced features accordingly. Figure 4 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode NBG4604 User's Guide 21 You can click Go to Advanced setup hyperlink to Wizard setup hyperlink. CHAPTER 2 Connection Wizard 2.1 Wizard Setup This chapter provides information on the wizard ... in each field. Leave a field blank if you don't have that information. 1 After you configure your ISP (Internet Service Provider) checklist in the Quick Start Guide to know what to access the Internet.
... Configurator, click the Go to skip this wizard setup and configure basic or advanced features accordingly. Figure 4 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode NBG4604 User's Guide 21 You can click Go to Advanced setup hyperlink to Wizard setup hyperlink. CHAPTER 2 Connection Wizard 2.1 Wizard Setup This chapter provides information on the wizard ... in each field. Leave a field blank if you don't have that information. 1 After you configure your ISP (Internet Service Provider) checklist in the Quick Start Guide to know what to access the Internet.
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The screen will update. However, because some ISPs check this name you should enter your computer's "Computer Name". 22 NBG4604 User's Guide Figure 6 Welcome to the next screen. Click the Next button to proceed to the Connection Wizard 2.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information System Information contains administrative ...
The screen will update. However, because some ISPs check this name you should enter your computer's "Computer Name". 22 NBG4604 User's Guide Figure 6 Welcome to the next screen. Click the Next button to proceed to the Connection Wizard 2.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information System Information contains administrative ...
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... is what is used. While you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the NBG4604 via DHCP. Figure 8 Wizard Step 1: System Information NBG4604 User's Guide 23 Click Next to the DHCP clients on each individual computer, the domain name can be assigned from... the ISP is propagated to configure the NBG4604 for Internet access. When the System Properties window opens, select the Computer...
... is what is used. While you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the NBG4604 via DHCP. Figure 8 Wizard Step 1: System Information NBG4604 User's Guide 23 Click Next to the DHCP clients on each individual computer, the domain name can be assigned from... the ISP is propagated to configure the NBG4604 for Internet access. When the System Properties window opens, select the Computer...
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... screen. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. Next Click Next to proceed to identify the NBG4604 in this field blank, the ISP may assign a domain name via DHCP. Figure 9 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN 24 NBG4604 User's Guide Back Click Back to 30 alphanumeric characters long. If you know it) here.
... screen. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. Next Click Next to proceed to identify the NBG4604 in this field blank, the ISP may assign a domain name via DHCP. Figure 9 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN 24 NBG4604 User's Guide Back Click Back to 30 alphanumeric characters long. If you know it) here.