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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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...storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices (such as USB printers). Connect to a broadband modem/router for file sharing. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. You ...content filtering are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of the NBG5615. A range of your NBG5615. There are also available for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can communicate with another WPScompatible device. •...
...storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices (such as USB printers). Connect to a broadband modem/router for file sharing. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. You ...content filtering are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of the NBG5615. A range of your NBG5615. There are also available for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website. 1.2 Applications Your can communicate with another WPScompatible device. •...
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..., then insert the screws into the wall. The NBG5615 has a USB device installed. The NBG5615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the wireless LAN. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG5615 is sending/receiving data through an installed USB device.... Push the anchors into the full depth of the NBG5615 with a wireless client...
..., then insert the screws into the wall. The NBG5615 has a USB device installed. The NBG5615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the wireless LAN. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG5615 is sending/receiving data through an installed USB device.... Push the anchors into the full depth of the NBG5615 with a wireless client...
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... 33 If you get an error message, go back to the Internet. The NBG5615 connects to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the...
... 33 If you get an error message, go back to the Internet. The NBG5615 connects to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the...
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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 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.
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... you may be redirected to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG5615 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. See Chapter ...the Connection Wizard screens. Your computer must be in the same subnet in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG5615 hardware is the first time you are allowed in order to access this website address. 4.2.1 Login Screen Note: If this is properly connected...
... you may be redirected to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your device. Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG5615 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. See Chapter ...the Connection Wizard screens. Your computer must be in the same subnet in Internet Explorer. 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your NBG5615 hardware is the first time you are allowed in order to access this website address. 4.2.1 Login Screen Note: If this is properly connected...
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...two modes: • Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG5615 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.2 on page 67 to the NBG5615 can act as a: • Router: This is available in Expert Mode only. Go to Section 8.4 on page 57 to view the Status screen... in this mode. • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your NBG5615. NBG5615 User's Guide 43 The User's ...
...two modes: • Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG5615 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.2 on page 67 to the NBG5615 can act as a: • Router: This is available in Expert Mode only. Go to Section 8.4 on page 57 to view the Status screen... in this mode. • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your NBG5615. NBG5615 User's Guide 43 The User's ...
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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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NBG5615 User's Guide 57 In the figure below, the NBG5615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 35 NBG5615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to open the status screen. Routers are used to connect the local network to 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 router mode by default.
NBG5615 User's Guide 57 In the figure below, the NBG5615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). It varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 35 NBG5615 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to open the status screen. Routers are used to connect the local network to 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 router mode by default.
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... automatically at any time to exit the Web Configurator. Click this icon to go 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. Click this button to Easy Mode. Table 24 Status...
... automatically at any time to exit the Web Configurator. Click this icon to go 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. Click this button to Easy Mode. Table 24 Status...
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... LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG5615 is using . DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to which the...LAN. It is the firmware version and the date created. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Router Mode. WAN Information MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. Default Gateway This shows...
... LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of wireless security the NBG5615 is using . DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to which the...LAN. It is the firmware version and the date created. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Router Mode. WAN Information MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. Default Gateway This shows...
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... wireless LAN. This field displays your NBG5615's present date and time. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is not going to the Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on . Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet Statistics WLAN 2.4G...
... wireless LAN. This field displays your NBG5615's present date and time. When this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is not going to the Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on . Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet Statistics WLAN 2.4G...
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...WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to view current DHCP client information. Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG5615's general device, system and interface status information. MONITOR Log Use this screen to view the wireless ...Statistics Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG5615. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Advanced Use this screen...
...WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to view current DHCP client information. Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG5615's general device, system and interface status information. MONITOR Log Use this screen to view the wireless ...Statistics Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG5615. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode Chapter 7 Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Advanced Use this screen...
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...to enable UPnP on their MAC addresses and to configure through which interface(s) and from which interface(s) and from accessing the NBG5615. Advanced This screen allows you to enable bandwidth management. NAT General Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Port ...on your local network. Port Forwarding Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG5615 and forward incoming service requests to configure IP static routes. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this ...
...to enable UPnP on their MAC addresses and to configure through which interface(s) and from which interface(s) and from accessing the NBG5615. Advanced This screen allows you to enable bandwidth management. NAT General Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Port ...on your local network. Port Forwarding Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG5615 and forward incoming service requests to configure IP static routes. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this ...
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... this screen to upload firmware to enable file sharing through the NBG5615. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to have the NBG5615 act as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this...Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to have the NBG5615 function as a router, or an access point. NBG5615 User's Guide 63 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to reboot the NBG5615 without turning the power off. Time Time Setting Use this screen to select...
... this screen to upload firmware to enable file sharing through the NBG5615. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to have the NBG5615 act as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this...Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to have the NBG5615 function as a router, or an access point. NBG5615 User's Guide 63 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to reboot the NBG5615 without turning the power off. Time Time Setting Use this screen to select...
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... 9 on page 73 for an example of setting up a network with the NBG5615 as an access point. 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 your NBG5615 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 69). 8.3 What You ...Need to set the IP address for your network. Figure 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in ...
... 9 on page 73 for an example of setting up a network with the NBG5615 as an access point. 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 your NBG5615 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 69). 8.3 What You ...Need to set the IP address for your network. Figure 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in ...
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Change to Expert Mode to open the Status screen. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG5615 User's Guide 67 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to Section on configuring your Maintenance settings. 8.4 AP Mode... 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 on page 105 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 24 on page 193 for ...
Change to Expert Mode to open the Status screen. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG5615 User's Guide 67 Chapter 8 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to Section on configuring your Maintenance settings. 8.4 AP Mode... 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 on page 105 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 24 on page 193 for ...