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Contents Overview 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... 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 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... 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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...Router Password ...35 4.5 Wireless Security ...36 4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 36 4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 37 Chapter 5 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 5.1 Overview ...39 5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 5.2.1 Login Screen ...39 5.2.2 Password Screen ...40 5.2.3 Home Screen ...41 5.3 Resetting the NBG4615...46 6.4 BW MGMT Monitor ...47 6.5 DHCP Table ...47 6.6 Packet Statistics ...48 6.7 WLAN Station Status ...49 Chapter 7 NBG4615 Modes ...51 7.1 Overview ...51 7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...51 7.1.2 Device Modes ...51 Chapter 8 Easy Mode ...53 8.1 ...
...Router Password ...35 4.5 Wireless Security ...36 4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 36 4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 37 Chapter 5 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 5.1 Overview ...39 5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 5.2.1 Login Screen ...39 5.2.2 Password Screen ...40 5.2.3 Home Screen ...41 5.3 Resetting the NBG4615...46 6.4 BW MGMT Monitor ...47 6.5 DHCP Table ...47 6.6 Packet Statistics ...48 6.7 WLAN Station Status ...49 Chapter 7 NBG4615 Modes ...51 7.1 Overview ...51 7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...51 7.1.2 Device Modes ...51 Chapter 8 Easy Mode ...53 8.1 ...
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......65 9.1 Overview ...65 9.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...65 9.2.1 Navigation Panel ...68 Chapter 10 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 ...11 Universal Repeater Mode...81 11.1 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 ...
......65 9.1 Overview ...65 9.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...65 9.2.1 Navigation Panel ...68 Chapter 10 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 ...11 Universal Repeater Mode...81 11.1 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 ...
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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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... 30.1 Overview ...223 30.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 223 30.3 NBG4615 Access and Login ...224 30.4 Internet Access ...226 30.5 Resetting the NBG4615 to Its Factory Defaults 227 30.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 227 30.7 USB Device Problems ...229 30.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 230 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java...
... 30.1 Overview ...223 30.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 223 30.3 NBG4615 Access and Login ...224 30.4 Internet Access ...226 30.5 Resetting the NBG4615 to Its Factory Defaults 227 30.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 227 30.7 USB Device Problems ...229 30.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 230 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java...
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...features and applications of the NBG4615 using the NBG4615: • Wired. Connect to a broadband modem/router for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 to manage the NBG4615. • WPS (Wi.... Create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible device, sharing your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 allows you to mobile users. You can also connect a USB to the NBG4615, which can then share up to 3 additional USB devices with the rest...
...features and applications of the NBG4615 using the NBG4615: • Wired. Connect to a broadband modem/router for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG4615 to manage the NBG4615. • WPS (Wi.... Create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible device, sharing your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. The NBG4615 allows you to mobile users. You can also connect a USB to the NBG4615, which can then share up to 3 additional USB devices with the rest...
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...located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG4615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Front panel LEDs and WPS button (continued) LED WAN WLAN.../WPS COLOR Green Amber Off Green STATUS On Blinking Blinking On Blinking DESCRIPTION The NBG4615's WAN connection is not ready or ...
...located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG4615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Front panel LEDs and WPS button (continued) LED WAN WLAN.../WPS COLOR Green Amber Off Green STATUS On Blinking Blinking On Blinking DESCRIPTION The NBG4615's WAN connection is not ready or ...
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...Back Click this to continue. Figure 15 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. NBG4615 User's Guide 35 L2TP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP. Click Next to proceed with the User Name above...IP Address Type the gateway IP address of the L2TP server. L2TP Subnet Mask Type the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP. 4.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. If you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure ...
...Back Click this to continue. Figure 15 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. NBG4615 User's Guide 35 L2TP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP. Click Next to proceed with the User Name above...IP Address Type the gateway IP address of the L2TP server. L2TP Subnet Mask Type the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP. 4.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. If you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure ...
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Chapter 4 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Router Password 4.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. Figure 17 Wireless Security: No Security 36 NBG4615 User's Guide The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG4615 in the following screen.
Chapter 4 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Router Password 4.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. Figure 17 Wireless Security: No Security 36 NBG4615 User's Guide The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG4615 in the following screen.
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...currently associated to apply the new poll interval you entered in bytes per second on this port. Figure 30 Summary: Wireless Association List NBG4615 User's Guide 49 This displays the transmission speed in this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is...List. For the LAN ports, this field. This is the total time the NBG4615 has been for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. Table 20 Summary: Packet Statistics LABEL Port ...
...currently associated to apply the new poll interval you entered in bytes per second on this port. Figure 30 Summary: Wireless Association List NBG4615 User's Guide 49 This displays the transmission speed in this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is...List. For the LAN ports, this field. This is the total time the NBG4615 has been for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. Table 20 Summary: Packet Statistics LABEL Port ...
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...mode. • WISP: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 can act as in this mode to connect the local network to the NBG4615. First, the term "mode" refers to connect your network by default.... on page 83 to view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + UR: In this mode, the NBG4615 has the same function as a: • Router: This is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode. • Access Point: Use this mode. Click Expert Mode after logging into the ...
...mode. • WISP: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode. • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 can act as in this mode to connect the local network to the NBG4615. First, the term "mode" refers to connect your network by default.... on page 83 to view the Status screen in this mode. • WISP + UR: In this mode, the NBG4615 has the same function as a: • Router: This is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode. • Access Point: Use this mode. Click Expert Mode after logging into the ...
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...Use this 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 and enable...the WAN IP, MAC Address of the NBG4615 and the firmware version (Section 8.7 on page 62). 8.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 8.6 on page 56) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are ...
...Use this 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 and enable...the WAN IP, MAC Address of the NBG4615 and the firmware version (Section 8.7 on page 62). 8.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 8.6 on page 56) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are ...
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Figure 44 NBG4615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG4615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). NBG4615 User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 9 Router Mode 9.1 Overview The NBG4615 is shown after changing to the Expert mode of your NBG4615. 9.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen.
Figure 44 NBG4615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG4615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). NBG4615 User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 9 Router Mode 9.1 Overview The NBG4615 is shown after changing to the Expert mode of your NBG4615. 9.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen.
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... information. The information in the Status screen. Click this icon to the Home page. Click this to go to see the Monitor navigation menu. 66 NBG4615 User's Guide See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. See Chapter 8 on page 53. Click this icon to Easy Mode. Click this ...go to see the Status page. Select a number of every time interval or to exit the Web Configurator. Table 29 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at the end of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically...
... information. The information in the Status screen. Click this icon to the Home page. Click this to go to see the Monitor navigation menu. 66 NBG4615 User's Guide See Chapter 6 on the device mode you select. See Chapter 8 on page 53. Click this icon to Easy Mode. Click this ...go to see the Status page. Select a number of every time interval or to exit the Web Configurator. Table 29 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at the end of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically...
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... descriptive name used to identify the NBG4615 in the Status screen. This shows the channel number which the NBG4615 is the firmware version and the date created. This shows the level of your device. Table 30 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL Device Information Host Name Firmware... which you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. NBG4615 User's Guide 67 Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 29 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. The following table ...
... descriptive name used to identify the NBG4615 in the Status screen. This shows the channel number which the NBG4615 is the firmware version and the date created. This shows the level of your device. Table 30 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL Device Information Host Name Firmware... which you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. NBG4615 User's Guide 67 Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 29 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. The following table ...
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...NBG4615's present date and time. This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG4615... are currently associated to the NBG4615. Rate For the WLAN, ...NBG4615 port types. Bandwidth Management - When this screen to configure NBG4615 features. 68 NBG4615... percentage is close to 100%, the NBG4615 is running in use. For the ... view the amount of data the NBG4615 is enabled or not. For the...what percentage of the heap memory the NBG4615 is not going to the Monitor ...percentage of the NBG4615's processing ability is disconnected. This shows the NBG4615's LAN IPv6 ...
...NBG4615's present date and time. This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG4615... are currently associated to the NBG4615. Rate For the WLAN, ...NBG4615 port types. Bandwidth Management - When this screen to configure NBG4615 features. 68 NBG4615... percentage is close to 100%, the NBG4615 is running in use. For the ... view the amount of data the NBG4615 is enabled or not. For the...what percentage of the heap memory the NBG4615 is not going to the Monitor ...percentage of the NBG4615's processing ability is disconnected. This shows the NBG4615's LAN IPv6 ...
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... Station Status Use this screen to view current DHCP client information. Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG4615's general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. BW MGMT...summary statistics tables. DHCP Table Use this screen to view the list of network bandwidth that are using. CONFIGURATION Network NBG4615 User's Guide 69 Figure 46 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 9 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus.
... Station Status Use this screen to view current DHCP client information. Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG4615's general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. BW MGMT...summary statistics tables. DHCP Table Use this screen to view the list of network bandwidth that are using. CONFIGURATION Network NBG4615 User's Guide 69 Figure 46 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 9 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus.
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... Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of wireless security for your NBG4615. Static Route IP Static Route Use this screen to configure wireless LAN. Management 70 NBG4615 User's Guide Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure IP...
... Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of wireless security for your NBG4615. Static Route IP Static Route Use this screen to configure wireless LAN. Management 70 NBG4615 User's Guide Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure IP...
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... General Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. NBG4615 User's Guide 71 Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Remote WWW Management Use this screen to backup and restore the... this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG4615. UPnP General Use this screen to view the amount of your NBG4615. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to enable bandwidth management. Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Bandwidth ...
... General Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. NBG4615 User's Guide 71 Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as a Router or a Access Point. Remote WWW Management Use this screen to backup and restore the... this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG4615. UPnP General Use this screen to view the amount of your NBG4615. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to enable bandwidth management. Chapter 9 Router Mode Table 31 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Bandwidth ...