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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...
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...
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Table of Contents 3.5 Wireless Security ...34 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 34 3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK 35 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 ... ...48 6.6.1 Game Engine ...49 6.6.2 Power Saving ...49 6.6.3 Content Filter ...50 6.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ...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...
Table of Contents 3.5 Wireless Security ...34 3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 34 3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK 35 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 ... ...48 6.6.1 Game Engine ...49 6.6.2 Power Saving ...49 6.6.3 Content Filter ...50 6.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ...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...
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... Panel ...69 8.5 LAN Screen ...69 Chapter 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS 73 9.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 73 9.2.2 PIN Configuration ...74 9.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS 75 9.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ...77 9.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG5615 79 9.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 80 9.5 Automatically Connecting to a USB...
... Panel ...69 8.5 LAN Screen ...69 Chapter 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS 73 9.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 73 9.2.2 PIN Configuration ...74 9.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS 75 9.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ...77 9.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG5615 79 9.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 80 9.5 Automatically Connecting to a USB...
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....1 Overview ...105 12.1.1 What You Can Do ...106 12.1.2 What You Should Know ...106 12.2 General Wireless LAN Screen ...110 12.3 Wireless Security ...112 12.3.1 No Security ...112 12.3.2 WEP Encryption ...113 12.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...115 12....3.4 WPA/WPA2 ...116 12.4 More AP Screen ...118 12.4.1 More AP Edit ...119 12.5 MAC Filter Screen ...121 12.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen 123 12.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen 123 12.8 WPS Screen ...124 12.9 WPS Station Screen ...126 ... Screen ...133 14.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen 134 14.4 DHCP Client List Screen ...136 8 NBG5615 User's Guide
....1 Overview ...105 12.1.1 What You Can Do ...106 12.1.2 What You Should Know ...106 12.2 General Wireless LAN Screen ...110 12.3 Wireless Security ...112 12.3.1 No Security ...112 12.3.2 WEP Encryption ...113 12.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...115 12....3.4 WPA/WPA2 ...116 12.4 More AP Screen ...118 12.4.1 More AP Edit ...119 12.5 MAC Filter Screen ...121 12.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen 123 12.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen 123 12.8 WPS Screen ...124 12.9 WPS Station Screen ...126 ... Screen ...133 14.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen 134 14.4 DHCP Client List Screen ...136 8 NBG5615 User's Guide
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......203 25.1 Overview ...203 25.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 203 25.3 NBG5615 Access and Login ...204 25.4 Internet Access ...205 25.5 Resetting the NBG5615 to Its Factory Defaults 207 25.6 Wireless Connections ...207 25.7 USB Device Problems ...209 25.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 209 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions...
......203 25.1 Overview ...203 25.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 203 25.3 NBG5615 Access and Login ...204 25.4 Internet Access ...205 25.5 Resetting the NBG5615 to Its Factory Defaults 207 25.6 Wireless Connections ...207 25.7 USB Device Problems ...209 25.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems 209 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions...
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...Protected Setup) to mobile users. There are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of the NBG5615. The NBG5615 automatically detects the USB devices. Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version ... USB products are also available for Internet access. • NetUSB. You can communicate with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. The NBG5615 is strongly recommended to the USB port and then share that they can use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory...
...Protected Setup) to mobile users. There are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of the NBG5615. The NBG5615 automatically detects the USB devices. Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version ... USB products are also available for Internet access. • NetUSB. You can communicate with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. The NBG5615 is strongly recommended to the USB port and then share that they can use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory...
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...reload the factory-default configuration file. If you forget your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you will have to manage the NBG5615 more secure and to totally re-configure the NBG5615. WPS is an easy way to its factory-default configurations.... (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. 16 NBG5615 User's Guide You can use the RESET button at the back of the NBG5615 to set up a wireless network with your password, you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234...
...reload the factory-default configuration file. If you forget your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you will have to manage the NBG5615 more secure and to totally re-configure the NBG5615. WPS is an easy way to its factory-default configurations.... (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. 16 NBG5615 User's Guide You can use the RESET button at the back of the NBG5615 to set up a wireless network with your password, you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234...
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..., or in each device's documentation to configure security settings manually. Both devices must activate WPS in the NBG5615 and in another wireless device within range of the NBG5615 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to make sure). Press the WPS button on a device, it...
..., or in each device's documentation to configure security settings manually. Both devices must activate WPS in the NBG5615 and in another wireless device within range of the NBG5615 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to make sure). Press the WPS button on a device, it...
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... On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The NBG5615 is ready and the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The NBG5615 is not sending/receiving data through an installed USB device. The NBG5615 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client. Be careful to avoid...anchors into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG5615 has a USB device installed. NBG5615 User's Guide 19 Do not insert the screws all the way in - The wireless LAN is enabled. WPS is not ready or has failed. If not using screw...
... On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The NBG5615 is ready and the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. The NBG5615 is not sending/receiving data through an installed USB device. The NBG5615 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client. Be careful to avoid...anchors into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - The NBG5615 has a USB device installed. NBG5615 User's Guide 19 Do not insert the screws all the way in - The wireless LAN is enabled. WPS is not ready or has failed. If not using screw...
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...dial-up connection. For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to the previous screen. Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this to continue. Exit Click this radio button if your ISP... did not assign you are not sure of your ISP assigned an IP address for instance, RADIUS). 30 NBG5615 User's Guide Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next, you might have selected the wrong Internet Connection type. Click Back...
...dial-up connection. For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to the previous screen. Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this to continue. Exit Click this radio button if your ISP... did not assign you are not sure of your ISP assigned an IP address for instance, RADIUS). 30 NBG5615 User's Guide Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next, you might have selected the wrong Internet Connection type. Click Back...
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... you get an error message, go back to the Internet. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. 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 ...without saving. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 10 Internet Connection Type: PPTP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Exit Click this to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. NBG5615 User's Guide 33 Next Click this to return to continue. Figure 13 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to...
... you get an error message, go back to the Internet. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to confirm. 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 ...without saving. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 10 Internet Connection Type: PPTP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Exit Click this to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. NBG5615 User's Guide 33 Next Click this to return to continue. Figure 13 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to...
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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 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 Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG5615 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 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 Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG5615 in the following screen.
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... set up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for your network is within range. Click this to continue. 3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK Choose WPA2-PSK security in this field on your NBG5615, your wireless network. NBG5615 User's Guide 35 Click this to close the wizard screen without saving. Enter a descriptive name (up a password for...
... set up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for your network is within range. Click this to continue. 3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK Choose WPA2-PSK security in this field on your NBG5615, your wireless network. NBG5615 User's Guide 35 Click this to close the wizard screen without saving. Enter a descriptive name (up a password for...
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... Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in the wireless LAN screens. Congratulations! Then turn the NBG5615 off, wait for more suggestions. 36 NBG5615 User's Guide If you have typed all wireless stations use the same SSID in ...list box. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to one of the NBG5615's LAN ports, check your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK. Note: If you want to apply the wireless security to the previous screen. Verify Password Retype the password to continue. Security Mode ...
... Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in the wireless LAN screens. Congratulations! Then turn the NBG5615 off, wait for more suggestions. 36 NBG5615 User's Guide If you have typed all wireless stations use the same SSID in ...list box. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to one of the NBG5615's LAN ports, check your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK. Note: If you want to apply the wireless security to the previous screen. Verify Password Retype the password to continue. Security Mode ...
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You have successfully set up your NBG5615 to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your NBG5615. Figure 17 Congratulations Chapter 3 Connection Wizard You can also click GO to operate on your network and access the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 37 You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your NBG5615 and access the Internet.
You have successfully set up your NBG5615 to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your NBG5615. Figure 17 Congratulations Chapter 3 Connection Wizard You can also click GO to operate on your network and access the Internet. NBG5615 User's Guide 37 You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your NBG5615 and access the Internet.
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...changing to another mode, the IP address of the network devices connected to the NBG5615 can change to this mode to the NBG5615 wirelessly. The running applications and services of the NBG5615 changes. Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change the ...mode of your NBG5615, refer to Chapter 24 on these modes and to the configuration interface of...
...changing to another mode, the IP address of the network devices connected to the NBG5615 can change to this mode to the NBG5615 wirelessly. The running applications and services of the NBG5615 changes. Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change the ...mode of your NBG5615, refer to Chapter 24 on these modes and to the configuration interface of...
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... whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 6.5 on page 47). • Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG5615 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 6.6 on page 48). • Use the Status Screen to view read-only ...information about the NBG5615, including the WAN IP, MAC address of the NBG5615 and the firmware version (Section 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You...
... whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 6.5 on page 47). • Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG5615 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 6.6 on page 48). • Use the Status Screen to view read-only ...information about the NBG5615, including the WAN IP, MAC address of the NBG5615 and the firmware version (Section 6.7 on page 54). 6.3 What You...
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... to which you can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device) connected to the NBG5615, including those connecting wirelessly. If it is able to ping the gateway. Table 18 Control Panel ITEM Game Engine DESCRIPTION Switch ON to maximize bandwidth... light flashes. Otherwise, switch OFF. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the NBG5615 does not get a response from the gateway. Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the NBG5615. Content Filter Refer to Section 6.6.2 on page 51 to see this to schedule the...
... to which you can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device) connected to the NBG5615, including those connecting wirelessly. If it is able to ping the gateway. Table 18 Control Panel ITEM Game Engine DESCRIPTION Switch ON to maximize bandwidth... light flashes. Otherwise, switch OFF. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the NBG5615 does not get a response from the gateway. Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the NBG5615. Content Filter Refer to Section 6.6.2 on page 51 to see this to schedule the...
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... Switch ON to see this screen. 6.6.1 Game Engine When this feature is enabled, the NBG5615 maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that your network is automatically positioned on and off if your NBG5615. Wireless Security Refer to Section 6.6.5 on page 52 to ensure that it forwards out through an interface.... Refer to Section 6.6.6 on page 52 to set the day of the week and time of the day when your wireless LAN is turned on top....
... Switch ON to see this screen. 6.6.1 Game Engine When this feature is enabled, the NBG5615 maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that your network is automatically positioned on and off if your NBG5615. Wireless Security Refer to Section 6.6.5 on page 52 to ensure that it forwards out through an interface.... Refer to Section 6.6.6 on page 52 to set the day of the week and time of the day when your wireless LAN is turned on top....
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...contained in URLs, to which you do not want to apply the power saving schedule to 2.4G Hz or 5G Hz wireless radio. Select Everyday or the specific days to the NBG5615. This field works in conjunction with the For the following times (24-Hour Format) If you select Everyday you selected... will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. Click Cancel to open. 50 NBG5615 User's Guide Table 19 Power Saving LABEL Wireless Radio WLAN Status Day DESCRIPTION Choose whether you enter in these fields. Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) ...
...contained in URLs, to which you do not want to apply the power saving schedule to 2.4G Hz or 5G Hz wireless radio. Select Everyday or the specific days to the NBG5615. This field works in conjunction with the For the following times (24-Hour Format) If you select Everyday you selected... will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. Click Cancel to open. 50 NBG5615 User's Guide Table 19 Power Saving LABEL Wireless Radio WLAN Status Day DESCRIPTION Choose whether you enter in these fields. Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) ...