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... Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 The WPS Button ...19 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...29 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 Monitor ...45 NBG4615 Modes ...51 Easy Mode ...53 Router Mode ...65 Access Point Mode ...73 Universal Repeater Mode ...81 WISP Mode ...89 WISP + UR Mode ...99 Tutorials ...105... Route ...183 RIP ...185 Firewall ...187 Content Filtering ...193 Bandwidth Management ...197 Remote Management ...205 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...207 Maintenance ...213 Troubleshooting ...223 NBG4615 User's Guide 3
... Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 The WPS Button ...19 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...29 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 Monitor ...45 NBG4615 Modes ...51 Easy Mode ...53 Router Mode ...65 Access Point Mode ...73 Universal Repeater Mode ...81 WISP Mode ...89 WISP + UR Mode ...99 Tutorials ...105... Route ...183 RIP ...185 Firewall ...187 Content Filtering ...193 Bandwidth Management ...197 Remote Management ...205 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...207 Maintenance ...213 Troubleshooting ...223 NBG4615 User's Guide 3
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...Access Point Mode...73 10.1 Overview ...73 10.2 What You Can Do ...73 10.3 What You Need to Know ...73 10.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to AP Mode 74 10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode 74 10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings 75 ... Overview ...81 11.2 What You Can Do ...81 11.3 What You Need to Know ...82 11.4 Setting your NBG4615 to Universal Repeater Mode 82 11.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 83 11.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...85 11.6.1 No Security ...86 11.6.2 Static WEP ...87 11.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...88 Chapter 12 WISP Mode ...
...Access Point Mode...73 10.1 Overview ...73 10.2 What You Can Do ...73 10.3 What You Need to Know ...73 10.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to AP Mode 74 10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode 74 10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings 75 ... Overview ...81 11.2 What You Can Do ...81 11.3 What You Need to Know ...82 11.4 Setting your NBG4615 to Universal Repeater Mode 82 11.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 83 11.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...85 11.6.1 No Security ...86 11.6.2 Static WEP ...87 11.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...88 Chapter 12 WISP Mode ...
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...WISP + UR Mode ...99 13.1 Overview ...99 13.2 What You Can Do ...99 13.3 What You Need to Know ...99 13.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to WISP + UR Mode 100 13.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode 100 13.4 WISP + UR Mode Status Screen 101 Chapter 14 Tutorials ...Your Notebook ...109 14.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 111 14.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 112 14.5 Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 115 14.6 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 119 14.6.1 Multiple Connections to the...
...WISP + UR Mode ...99 13.1 Overview ...99 13.2 What You Can Do ...99 13.3 What You Need to Know ...99 13.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to WISP + UR Mode 100 13.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode 100 13.4 WISP + UR Mode Status Screen 101 Chapter 14 Tutorials ...Your Notebook ...109 14.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 111 14.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 112 14.5 Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 115 14.6 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 119 14.6.1 Multiple Connections to the...
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...mode. 7.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG4615, which can change to this mode, the NBG4615 can provide WiFi function to the clients on page 75 to view the Status screen in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode to customize all the functions of the Web ... User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Go to Section 11.5 on the screens in this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG4615 wirelessly. This interface may be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Go to Section 11.5 on your network by default. ...
...mode. 7.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG4615, which can change to this mode, the NBG4615 can provide WiFi function to the clients on page 75 to view the Status screen in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode to customize all the functions of the Web ... User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Go to Section 11.5 on the screens in this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG4615 wirelessly. This interface may be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Go to Section 11.5 on your network by default. ...
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... Navigation Panel to opt out of the Easy mode (Section 8.4 on page 55). • Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG4615 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 8.5 on page 55). • Use the Control Panel to configure ...• Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • Universal Repeater Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • WISP Mode: The available features for this mode are Game Console, Content Filter, Bandwidth ...
... Navigation Panel to opt out of the Easy mode (Section 8.4 on page 55). • Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG4615 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 8.5 on page 55). • Use the Control Panel to configure ...• Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • Universal Repeater Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. • WISP Mode: The available features for this mode are Game Console, Content Filter, Bandwidth ...
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... 8 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in the text box and click Delete to remove it. The NBG4615 uses bandwidth management for bandwidth allocation. Repeat this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for incoming and outgoing traffic.... NBG4615 User's Guide 59 Click Cancel to Low and click Apply. Table 25 Content Filter LABEL Add DESCRIPTION Click Add ...
... 8 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in the text box and click Delete to remove it. The NBG4615 uses bandwidth management for bandwidth allocation. Repeat this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for incoming and outgoing traffic.... NBG4615 User's Guide 59 Click Cancel to Low and click Apply. Table 25 Content Filter LABEL Add DESCRIPTION Click Add ...
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... have an access point or wireless router already in your NBG4615 acting as a universal repeater. The NBG4615 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The NBG4615 can connect to an existing network through it. The clients of the NBG4615 can act as an access point and wireless client at ... other Wireless LAN screens to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the NBG4615. CHAPTER 11 Universal Repeater Mode 11.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 can now surf the Internet. 11.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to ...
... have an access point or wireless router already in your NBG4615 acting as a universal repeater. The NBG4615 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The NBG4615 can connect to an existing network through it. The clients of the NBG4615 can act as an access point and wireless client at ... other Wireless LAN screens to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the NBG4615. CHAPTER 11 Universal Repeater Mode 11.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 can now surf the Internet. 11.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to ...
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...new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Windows. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel. 8 To set your NBG4615 to Universal Repeater Mode, on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as the web address in... to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. 82 NBG4615 User's Guide Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer to the LAN port of the NBG4615. 2 The default IP address of the NBG4615 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 253 for information...
...new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Windows. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel. 8 To set your NBG4615 to Universal Repeater Mode, on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as the web address in... to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. 82 NBG4615 User's Guide Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer to the LAN port of the NBG4615. 2 The default IP address of the NBG4615 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 253 for information...
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... Figure 56 Status: Universal Repeater Mode NBG4615 User's Guide 83 The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Universal Repeater mode is always the same as the Access Point mode IP address. If you changed the IP address of your NBG4615 while in Access Point mode,... use this IP address in Universal Repeater mode. 9 When you select Universal Repeater Mode, the following pop-up for Universal Repeater mode Click OK. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Note: The Universal Repeater mode IP address is successful. 11.5 Universal Repeater Mode ...
... Figure 56 Status: Universal Repeater Mode NBG4615 User's Guide 83 The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Universal Repeater mode is always the same as the Access Point mode IP address. If you changed the IP address of your NBG4615 while in Access Point mode,... use this IP address in Universal Repeater mode. 9 When you select Universal Repeater Mode, the following pop-up for Universal Repeater mode Click OK. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Note: The Universal Repeater mode IP address is successful. 11.5 Universal Repeater Mode ...
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... throughput is for example, using . If you want some applications to which you enter in the Status screen. Universal Repeater Mode. ON. This is set - This shows a descriptive name used . If the NBG4615 has successfully connected to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This column shows the type of the AP or...
... throughput is for example, using . If you want some applications to which you enter in the Status screen. Universal Repeater Mode. ON. This is set - This shows a descriptive name used . If the NBG4615 has successfully connected to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This column shows the type of the AP or...
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... displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 11.5.0.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4615 features in Universal Repeater mode. Click Details... The port types are currently associated to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.7 on page 48). to...to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used by the wireless device to which you can configure in Universal Repeater mode. This displays the NBG4615 port types. For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disconnected....
... displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. 11.5.0.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG4615 features in Universal Repeater mode. Click Details... The port types are currently associated to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.7 on page 48). to...to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used by the wireless device to which you can configure in Universal Repeater mode. This displays the NBG4615 port types. For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disconnected....
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... access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the NBG4615 (A) in universal repeater mode, you are connecting. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Note: To have the NBG4615 connect to the specified access point. SSID Enter the name of the access point to which... you must set the channel number in this screen. 86 NBG4615 User's Guide MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC...
... access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the NBG4615 (A) in universal repeater mode, you are connecting. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Note: To have the NBG4615 connect to the specified access point. SSID Enter the name of the access point to which... you must set the channel number in this screen. 86 NBG4615 User's Guide MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC...
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... the wireless client and the NBG4615 occurs. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from "a-z", "A-Z" and "0-9" (for example, MyKey) for data encryption. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode 11.6.2 Static WEP Figure 59 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP The following table...in the range of the access point to which you are connecting. Table 36 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have to provide the WEP key to the specified access...
... the wireless client and the NBG4615 occurs. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from "a-z", "A-Z" and "0-9" (for example, MyKey) for data encryption. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode 11.6.2 Static WEP Figure 59 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP The following table...in the range of the access point to which you are connecting. Table 36 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have to provide the WEP key to the specified access...
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... configuration for this screen. 11.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 60 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following table describes the labels in this option to have the NBG4615 connect to the specified access point. MAC Address (Optional) Enter...uses a simple common password for this screen. 88 NBG4615 User's Guide Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for authentication. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Table 36 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click ...
... configuration for this screen. 11.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 60 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following table describes the labels in this option to have the NBG4615 connect to the specified access point. MAC Address (Optional) Enter...uses a simple common password for this screen. 88 NBG4615 User's Guide Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for authentication. Chapter 11 Universal Repeater Mode Table 36 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click ...
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... a Wireless Network with WPS • Configure Wireless Security without WPS • Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 • Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router • Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility • Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer 14.2 Set Up a Wireless Network...
... a Wireless Network with WPS • Configure Wireless Security without WPS • Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 • Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router • Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility • Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer 14.2 Set Up a Wireless Network...
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... allow communication between wireless clients of this User's Guide. You can associate only with the SSIDs for more than one SSID on the NBG4615 represents a different access point/wireless network to configure multiple independent wireless networks on page 128 for which they have no connection, see the...of any other web site in the address bar. If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is operating in access point or universal repeater mode. See Section 15.2 on the NBG4615 as a printer).
... allow communication between wireless clients of this User's Guide. You can associate only with the SSIDs for more than one SSID on the NBG4615 represents a different access point/wireless network to configure multiple independent wireless networks on page 128 for which they have no connection, see the...of any other web site in the address bar. If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is operating in access point or universal repeater mode. See Section 15.2 on the NBG4615 as a printer).
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...If you want to a VoIP device in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 253 for how to set the NBG4615 to the LAN port of the NBG4615 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG4615 is in the meeting room. In this case,...If your office. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 14.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of the NBG4615 is not in the correct range then see Chapter 11 on your computer in your computer to universal repeater mode. SSID SSID_Worker SSID_Guest SSID_VoIP SECURITY TYPE WPA2-PSK WPA Compatible Static WEP 128bit WPA-...
...If you want to a VoIP device in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 253 for how to set the NBG4615 to the LAN port of the NBG4615 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG4615 is in the meeting room. In this case,...If your office. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 14.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of the NBG4615 is not in the correct range then see Chapter 11 on your computer in your computer to universal repeater mode. SSID SSID_Worker SSID_Guest SSID_VoIP SECURITY TYPE WPA2-PSK WPA Compatible Static WEP 128bit WPA-...
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...and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Click Apply. Chapter 14 Tutorials 14.5 Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. In ... default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. The NBG4615 restarts. The NBG4615 must have wireless clients connect to the existing AP or wireless router through the NBG4615, set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and ...
...and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Click Apply. Chapter 14 Tutorials 14.5 Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. In ... default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. The NBG4615 restarts. The NBG4615 must have wireless clients connect to the existing AP or wireless router through the NBG4615, set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and ...
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...clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the NBG4615 in this example). Click Expert Mode. 10 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the NBG4615 wirelessly to access the web configurator again. Enter the SSID of the existing AP...the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on the existing AP or wireless router to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in universal repeater mode. 116 NBG4615 User's Guide Click Apply. 11 Set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General screen to be the same as those on...
...clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the NBG4615 in this example). Click Expert Mode. 10 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the NBG4615 wirelessly to access the web configurator again. Enter the SSID of the existing AP...the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on the existing AP or wireless router to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in universal repeater mode. 116 NBG4615 User's Guide Click Apply. 11 Set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General screen to be the same as those on...
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...home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are configuring the NBG4615 from the guest wireless network A via the NBG4615 (Z), but not the home or company network N. Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. AP mode, Universal Repeater mode, and WISP mode don't support guest WLAN. An example is... home or company network.) NBG4615 User's Guide 129 Chapter 15 Wireless LAN Note: If you are independent networks. Figure 79 ...
...home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are configuring the NBG4615 from the guest wireless network A via the NBG4615 (Z), but not the home or company network N. Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. AP mode, Universal Repeater mode, and WISP mode don't support guest WLAN. An example is... home or company network.) NBG4615 User's Guide 129 Chapter 15 Wireless LAN Note: If you are independent networks. Figure 79 ...