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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...27 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 NBG5615 Modes ...43 Easy Mode ...45 Router Mode ...57 Access Point Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Technical Reference ...87 Monitor ...89 WAN ...95 Wireless LAN ...105 LAN ...129 DHCP Server ...133 NAT... Firewall ...155 Content Filtering ...161 Bandwidth Management ...165 Remote Management ...173 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...177 USB Media Sharing ...183 Maintenance ...193 Troubleshooting ...203 NBG5615 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...21 Connection Wizard ...27 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 NBG5615 Modes ...43 Easy Mode ...45 Router Mode ...57 Access Point Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Technical Reference ...87 Monitor ...89 WAN ...95 Wireless LAN ...105 LAN ...129 DHCP Server ...133 NAT... Firewall ...155 Content Filtering ...161 Bandwidth Management ...165 Remote Management ...173 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...177 USB Media Sharing ...183 Maintenance ...193 Troubleshooting ...203 NBG5615 User's Guide 3
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... 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window 24 2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window 25 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 26 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Accessing the Wizard ...27 3.3 Connect to Internet ...28 3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...29 3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...30 3.3.3 Connection Type: PPTP ...32 3.4 Router Password ...33 NBG5615 User...
... 2.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window 24 2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window 25 2.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility 26 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Accessing the Wizard ...27 3.3 Connect to Internet ...28 3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...29 3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...30 3.3.3 Connection Type: PPTP ...32 3.4 Router Password ...33 NBG5615 User...
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...Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 4.1 Overview ...39 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 4.2.1 Login Screen ...39 4.2.2 Password Screen ...40 Chapter 5 NBG5615 Modes ...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...43 5.1.2 Device Modes ...43 Chapter 6 Easy Mode ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You......51 6.6.5 Firewall ...52 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...52 6.6.7 WPS ...53 6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...54 Chapter 7 Router Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...57 7.2.1 Navigation Panel ...60 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode...65 8.1 Overview ...65...
...Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator ...39 4.1 Overview ...39 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...39 4.2.1 Login Screen ...39 4.2.2 Password Screen ...40 Chapter 5 NBG5615 Modes ...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...43 5.1.2 Device Modes ...43 Chapter 6 Easy Mode ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You......51 6.6.5 Firewall ...52 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...52 6.6.7 WPS ...53 6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...54 Chapter 7 Router Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...57 7.2.1 Navigation Panel ...60 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode...65 8.1 Overview ...65...
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... Setup) to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. You can connect USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your ... IEEE 802.11a/b/ g/n compatible devices. Note: For the USB function, it is able to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for file sharing. The NBG5615 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to access network resources...
... Setup) to a broadband modem/router for secure Internet computing. You can connect USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your ... IEEE 802.11a/b/ g/n compatible devices. Note: For the USB function, it is able to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for file sharing. The NBG5615 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to access network resources...
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...receiving data through an installed USB device. WPS is no USB device connected to insert the screws into the anchors. There is enabled. NBG5615 User's Guide 19 The NBG5615 is negotiating a WPS connection with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall. WPS is not ready or has failed....distance apart for the screw anchors into the full depth of the device. 2 Mark two holes on the screws. The NBG5615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the wireless LAN. If not using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screws. Push the anchors into the ...
...receiving data through an installed USB device. WPS is no USB device connected to insert the screws into the anchors. There is enabled. NBG5615 User's Guide 19 The NBG5615 is negotiating a WPS connection with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall. WPS is not ready or has failed....distance apart for the screw anchors into the full depth of the device. 2 Mark two holes on the screws. The NBG5615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the wireless LAN. If not using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screws. Push the anchors into the ...
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...the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. Click Next to the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 33 Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. The NBG5615 connects to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. If you get an error message, go back to... the previous screen. Back Click this to return to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the...
...the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to the next step. Click Next to the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 33 Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. The NBG5615 connects to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. If you get an error message, go back to... the previous screen. Back Click this to return to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the...
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Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the following screen. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 14 Router Password 3.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. The fields that show up depend on your NBG5615 in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your wireless network. 34 NBG5615 User's Guide
Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the following screen. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 14 Router Password 3.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. The fields that show up depend on your NBG5615 in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your wireless network. 34 NBG5615 User's Guide
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...Introducing the Web Configurator 4.1 Overview This chapter describes how to Chapter 3 on page 27 for more information about the modes of the NBG5615. The Web Configurator is 192.168.1.2. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions,... are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be in the same subnet in router mode by default). Refer to access the NBG5615 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens. NBG5615 User's Guide 39 Your computer must be redirected to access this website address....
...Introducing the Web Configurator 4.1 Overview This chapter describes how to Chapter 3 on page 27 for more information about the modes of the NBG5615. The Web Configurator is 192.168.1.2. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions,... are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be in the same subnet in router mode by default). Refer to access the NBG5615 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens. NBG5615 User's Guide 39 Your computer must be redirected to access this website address....
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...another network, like the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 43 First, the term "mode" refers to use the device. • Expert: Advanced users can be sufficient for changing device modes is the default device mode of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is available in this... mode. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 67 to view the Status screen in this mode. 5.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG5615, which has two modes: • Easy: The Web ...
...another network, like the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 43 First, the term "mode" refers to use the device. • Expert: Advanced users can be sufficient for changing device modes is the default device mode of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is available in this... mode. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 67 to view the Status screen in this mode. 5.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG5615, which has two modes: • Easy: The Web ...
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..., MAC address of the NBG5615 and the firmware version (Section 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel ...features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 6.4 Navigation Panel Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode. 46 NBG5615 User's Guide
..., MAC address of the NBG5615 and the firmware version (Section 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel ...features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 6.4 Navigation Panel Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode. 46 NBG5615 User's Guide
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CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG5615 is shown after changing to the Expert Mode of your NBG5615. 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. NBG5615 User's Guide 57 It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 35 NBG5615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG5615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet).
CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG5615 is shown after changing to the Expert Mode of your NBG5615. 7.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to open the status screen. NBG5615 User's Guide 57 It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 35 NBG5615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG5615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet).
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... seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to refresh the status screen statistics. 58 NBG5615 User's Guide Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 36 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
... seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to refresh the status screen statistics. 58 NBG5615 User's Guide Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 36 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
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...port's gateway IP address. Firewall This shows whether the firewall is the model name of wireless security the NBG5615 is using . Summary NBG5615 User's Guide 59 Router Mode. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN...This shows the channel number which you select manually. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation ...
...port's gateway IP address. Firewall This shows whether the firewall is the model name of wireless security the NBG5615 is using . Summary NBG5615 User's Guide 59 Router Mode. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN...This shows the channel number which you select manually. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation ...
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...connected). to go to configure NBG5615 features. 60 NBG5615 User's Guide This displays what percentage of the heap memory the NBG5615 is not going to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 10.5 on page 92). Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet ...to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.) This shows what percentage of data the NBG5615 is disabled. 7.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (...
...connected). to go to configure NBG5615 features. 60 NBG5615 User's Guide This displays what percentage of the heap memory the NBG5615 is not going to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 10.5 on page 92). Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet ...to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.) This shows what percentage of data the NBG5615 is disabled. 7.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (...
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... ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view the wireless stations that... are currently associated to view current DHCP client information. NBG5615 User's Guide 61 Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG5615's general device, system and interface status information. CONFIGURATION Network WAN Internet...
... ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view the wireless stations that... are currently associated to view current DHCP client information. NBG5615 User's Guide 61 Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG5615's general device, system and interface status information. CONFIGURATION Network WAN Internet...
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...subnets. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG5615 to block access to enable the wireless LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/...5G Use this screen to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG5615. WPS Station Use this screen to add a ...
...subnets. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG5615 to block access to enable the wireless LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/...5G Use this screen to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG5615. WPS Station Use this screen to add a ...
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... play video, audio, and photo content files stored on the connected USB storage device. Time Time Setting Use this screen to have the NBG5615 function as system and domain names. Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a... FTP server. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to have the NBG5615 act as a router, or an access point. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration...
... play video, audio, and photo content files stored on the connected USB storage device. Time Time Setting Use this screen to have the NBG5615 function as system and domain names. Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a... FTP server. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to have the NBG5615 act as a router, or an access point. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration...
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...and firewall. Figure 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. See the figure below for a tutorial on your network. NBG5615 User's Guide 65 Note: See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an example of setting up a...set the IP address for your NBG5615 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 69). 8.3 What You Need to Know See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an example. CHAPTER 8 Access Point Mode 8.1 Overview Use your NBG5615 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on setting up ...
...and firewall. Figure 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in the same subnet. See the figure below for a tutorial on your network. NBG5615 User's Guide 65 Note: See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an example of setting up a...set the IP address for your NBG5615 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 69). 8.3 What You Need to Know See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an example. CHAPTER 8 Access Point Mode 8.1 Overview Use your NBG5615 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on setting up ...
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Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG5615 User's Guide 67 Change to Expert Mode to see the screens described in the sections following this. 8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 12...
Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG5615 User's Guide 67 Change to Expert Mode to see the screens described in the sections following this. 8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 12...