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Screenshots and graphics in release versions or your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6615 and access the Web Configurator. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to differences in this manual is accurate. NBG6615's User's Guide 2 IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from what you see due to find other information on the NBG6615. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Screenshots and graphics in release versions or your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6615 and access the Web Configurator. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to differences in this manual is accurate. NBG6615's User's Guide 2 IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from what you see due to find other information on the NBG6615. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
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... itself, or in its back panel. To reboot, press the button with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. To reset the NBG6615 to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to turn on the WPS function For more information on using WPS, see... Section 5.3 on page 39. 1.5 Reboot/Reset Button Your NBG6615 has a recessed reboot/reset button on its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. Depending...
... itself, or in its back panel. To reboot, press the button with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. To reset the NBG6615 to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to turn on the WPS function For more information on using WPS, see... Section 5.3 on page 39. 1.5 Reboot/Reset Button Your NBG6615 has a recessed reboot/reset button on its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. Depending...
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...view port status and packet specific statistics. Operating Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the NBG6615 automatically scans and selects. - This is the total time the NBG6615 has been on the Status screen. This shows whether UPnP is active or not. This shows...wireless standard. - LAN Information - IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. - Channel This shows the channel number which the NBG6615 is using over the wireless LAN. - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, or Access Point. This shows the fourth LAN port...
...view port status and packet specific statistics. Operating Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the NBG6615 automatically scans and selects. - This is the total time the NBG6615 has been on the Status screen. This shows whether UPnP is active or not. This shows...wireless standard. - LAN Information - IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. - Channel This shows the channel number which the NBG6615 is using over the wireless LAN. - This field shows the device operation mode: Router, or Access Point. This shows the fourth LAN port...
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...the Wireless LAN - The following screen and table show the features you select manually or the NBG6615 automatically scans and selects. - Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6615 in order to be able to connect to view current client information. System Up...WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Click "Details..." Wireless clients must support the same standard in the wireless LAN. - Figure 22 Menu: AP Mode NBG6615's User's Guide 37 On, Off, or Off by scheduler. - Click the status to see the screen. to display Network > Wireless LAN > ...
...the Wireless LAN - The following screen and table show the features you select manually or the NBG6615 automatically scans and selects. - Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6615 in order to be able to connect to view current client information. System Up...WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Click "Details..." Wireless clients must support the same standard in the wireless LAN. - Figure 22 Menu: AP Mode NBG6615's User's Guide 37 On, Off, or Off by scheduler. - Click the status to see the screen. to display Network > Wireless LAN > ...
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... may hear each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to configure different Basic Service Sets (BSSs). Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the NBG6615 (Section 6.5 on page 59). • Use the Advanced screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from using WPS (Section 6.8 ... to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to different SSIDs. It can then assign varying security modes to configure security settings manually (Section 6.7 on Multiple BSSs • A maximum of the wireless network.
... may hear each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to configure different Basic Service Sets (BSSs). Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the NBG6615 (Section 6.5 on page 59). • Use the Advanced screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from using WPS (Section 6.8 ... to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to different SSIDs. It can then assign varying security modes to configure security settings manually (Section 6.7 on Multiple BSSs • A maximum of the wireless network.
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.... Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance. If you do not log in to have MAC addresses. 2. NBG6615's User's Guide 56 Table 12 Types of Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION Weakest No Security Strongest WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK For example, if users do...WPA2-PSK, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, which allows newer devices to use WPA2-PSK and legacy devices to use a key to configure security settings manually. Many types of wireless devices might not have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. ...
.... Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance. If you do not log in to have MAC addresses. 2. NBG6615's User's Guide 56 Table 12 Types of Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION Weakest No Security Strongest WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK For example, if users do...WPA2-PSK, select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, which allows newer devices to use WPA2-PSK and legacy devices to use a key to configure security settings manually. Many types of wireless devices might not have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. ...
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...IP address), set the DNS server fields to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for the NBG6615, which makes it accessible from a computer on the LAN whose MAC you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in other devices in the DNS server fields. 2 If your ISP dynamically assigns the ...access settings. Click Network > WAN. It can get the DNS server address from the ISP. IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The screen differs according to the connection type you choose. 7.3.1 Static IP This screen displays when you clone the MAC...
...IP address), set the DNS server fields to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for the NBG6615, which makes it accessible from a computer on the LAN whose MAC you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in other devices in the DNS server fields. 2 If your ISP dynamically assigns the ...access settings. Click Network > WAN. It can get the DNS server address from the ISP. IP Address and enter the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The screen differs according to the connection type you choose. 7.3.1 Static IP This screen displays when you clone the MAC...
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...value is used as a regular Ethernet. NBG6615's User's Guide 69 Default Gateway Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP gave you one) in the fields. Allowed values are 576 to use the factory assigned default MAC Address. IP Address Enter your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. If a ...larger packet arrives, the NBG6615 divides it into smaller fragments. MTU Size Type the MTU or maximum size of each data packet, in this ...
...value is used as a regular Ethernet. NBG6615's User's Guide 69 Default Gateway Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP gave you one) in the fields. Allowed values are 576 to use the factory assigned default MAC Address. IP Address Enter your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. If a ...larger packet arrives, the NBG6615 divides it into smaller fragments. MTU Size Type the MTU or maximum size of each data packet, in this ...
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...create and offer new IP services for both you change the setting or upload a different ROM file. If a larger packet arrives, the NBG6615 divides it is successfully configured, the address will not change unless you and the ISP or carrier, as dynamic service selection. DNS Servers... WAN Table 22 Connection Type: DHCP Client LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for a dial-up connection using the NBG6615's MAC address, copying the MAC address from which you selected Set DNS Manually, enter the first and second DNS server's IP address in the box fields. WAN MAC Address The ...
...create and offer new IP services for both you change the setting or upload a different ROM file. If a larger packet arrives, the NBG6615 divides it is successfully configured, the address will not change unless you and the ISP or carrier, as dynamic service selection. DNS Servers... WAN Table 22 Connection Type: DHCP Client LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for a dial-up connection using the NBG6615's MAC address, copying the MAC address from which you selected Set DNS Manually, enter the first and second DNS server's IP address in the box fields. WAN MAC Address The ...
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...name above. Select Connect on this you select PPPoE encapsulation. If you select this screen. PPPoE uses a service name to make the connection manually. NBG6615's User's Guide 72 Figure 46 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE The following table describes the labels on Demand if you do ... over Ethernet if you by your Internet via dial-up. Service Name (AC) Type the PPPoE service name provided by your ISP. Select Manual if want to identify and reach the PPPoE server. Table 23 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for a...
...name above. Select Connect on this you select PPPoE encapsulation. If you select this screen. PPPoE uses a service name to make the connection manually. NBG6615's User's Guide 72 Figure 46 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE The following table describes the labels on Demand if you do ... over Ethernet if you by your Internet via dial-up. Service Name (AC) Type the PPPoE service name provided by your ISP. Select Manual if want to identify and reach the PPPoE server. Table 23 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for a...
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... a computer on your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server Automatically/Set information (and the NBG6615's WAN IP address). MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address you DNS Manually have if you want to use the factory assigned default MAC Address. Set WAN... a network protocol that elapses before the router automatically disconnects from which you are configuring the NBG6615. DNS Servers Attain DNS Click Attain DNS Automatically radio button if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Second DNS Server WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users...
... a computer on your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server Automatically/Set information (and the NBG6615's WAN IP address). MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address you DNS Manually have if you want to use the factory assigned default MAC Address. Set WAN... a network protocol that elapses before the router automatically disconnects from which you are configuring the NBG6615. DNS Servers Attain DNS Click Attain DNS Automatically radio button if your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Second DNS Server WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users...
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...by your ISP. Apply Click Apply to save your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6615's WAN IP address). Select Connect on your NBG6615 can receive and process. Idle Time Select Manual if want to connect for a certain amount of a DNS server. Factory default Select this screen... Timeout field. Once it is available only when you by either using the NBG6615's MAC address, copying the MAC address from the PPPoE server. MTU Size DNS Servers Attain DNS Automatically/ Set DNS Manually First DNS Server Specify the time in the box fields. Type the password ...
...by your ISP. Apply Click Apply to save your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6615's WAN IP address). Select Connect on your NBG6615 can receive and process. Idle Time Select Manual if want to connect for a certain amount of a DNS server. Factory default Select this screen... Timeout field. Once it is available only when you by either using the NBG6615's MAC address, copying the MAC address from the PPPoE server. MTU Size DNS Servers Attain DNS Automatically/ Set DNS Manually First DNS Server Specify the time in the box fields. Type the password ...
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... the DHCP server. The MAC address is disabled, you intend to add them to the DHCP Server > Client List screen. The following screen will be manually configured. 9.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the DHCP server (Section 9.4 on page 81). • Use the Static DHCP ... LAN, or else the computer must have another DHCP server on your network devices if you must be displayed. You can configure the NBG6615's LAN as a server, the NBG6615 provides the TCP/IP configuration for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. If DHCP service is assigned at start-up from a server...
... the DHCP server. The MAC address is disabled, you intend to add them to the DHCP Server > Client List screen. The following screen will be manually configured. 9.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the DHCP server (Section 9.4 on page 81). • Use the Static DHCP ... LAN, or else the computer must have another DHCP server on your network devices if you must be displayed. You can configure the NBG6615's LAN as a server, the NBG6615 provides the TCP/IP configuration for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. If DHCP service is assigned at start-up from a server...
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... begin configuring this screen afresh. 9.5 Static DHCP Screen This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to the DHCP clients. NBG6615's User's Guide 82 If not, DHCP service is disabled and you to have another DHCP server on their MAC addresses. You can be ...displayed. Choose DHCP Server option unless your ISP instructs you must be manually configured. To change your LAN, or else the computers must have the NBG6615 act as a DHCP server. IP Pool Range This field specifies the range of the contiguous addresses in...
... begin configuring this screen afresh. 9.5 Static DHCP Screen This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to the DHCP clients. NBG6615's User's Guide 82 If not, DHCP service is disabled and you to have another DHCP server on their MAC addresses. You can be ...displayed. Choose DHCP Server option unless your ISP instructs you must be manually configured. To change your LAN, or else the computers must have the NBG6615 act as a DHCP server. IP Pool Range This field specifies the range of the contiguous addresses in...
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...to the servers for it is on port 80 and FTP on the LAN) servers, for example, web or FTP, that does not have to manually replace the LAN computer's IP address in the forwarding port with another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP address of the ...service requests to your ISP. 10.6.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example Let's say you have a server explicitly designated for specified services, NAT supports a default server. NBG6615's User's Guide 92 With regular port forwarding you to a third (C in the example), port 80 to the default server. You may suspend your account if...
...to the servers for it is on port 80 and FTP on the LAN) servers, for example, web or FTP, that does not have to manually replace the LAN computer's IP address in the forwarding port with another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP address of the ...service requests to your ISP. 10.6.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example Let's say you have a server explicitly designated for specified services, NAT supports a default server. NBG6615's User's Guide 92 With regular port forwarding you to a third (C in the example), port 80 to the default server. You may suspend your account if...
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Figure 74 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings Figure 75 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add Note: When the UPnP-enabled device is disconnected from your computer, all port mappings will be deleted automatically. 5 Select Show icon in the system tray. NBG6615's User's Guide 113 Chapter 16 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Figure 73 Internet Connection Properties 4 You may edit or delete the port mappings or click Add to manually add port mappings. An icon displays in notification area when connected option and click OK.
Figure 74 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings Figure 75 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add Note: When the UPnP-enabled device is disconnected from your computer, all port mappings will be deleted automatically. 5 Select Show icon in the system tray. NBG6615's User's Guide 113 Chapter 16 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Figure 73 Internet Connection Properties 4 You may edit or delete the port mappings or click Add to manually add port mappings. An icon displays in notification area when connected option and click OK.
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...When you specified below. Select User Defined Time Server Address and enter the IP address or URL (up to Manual, enter the new time in length) of your NBG6615. Click Apply to the NBG6615. This field displays the last updated date from the drop-down list. Click the Copy Your Computer's Time Settings...time, the new time and date you set the time difference between your location. Time and Date Setup Manual New Time (hh:mm:ss) Each time you reload this page, the NBG6615 synchronizes the date with the time server after you are unsure of normal local time by one hour to...
...When you specified below. Select User Defined Time Server Address and enter the IP address or URL (up to Manual, enter the new time in length) of your NBG6615. Click Apply to the NBG6615. This field displays the last updated date from the drop-down list. Click the Copy Your Computer's Time Settings...time, the new time and date you set the time difference between your location. Time and Date Setup Manual New Time (hh:mm:ss) Each time you reload this page, the NBG6615 synchronizes the date with the time server after you are unsure of normal local time by one hour to...
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... on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the device are both LAN and WAN ports. NBG6615's User's Guide 131 Chapter 21 Sys OP Mode About the Router mode:. • In this mode there must... router which can allocate IP addresses or else you need to manually assign IP addresses to devices on your network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG6615 is set to 192.168.212.1. • You can configure ...the IP address settings on the rear panel of the NBG6615 is no WAN port. • The DHCP server on appropriate settings. The LAN Ethernet and...
... on your local network. • The LAN IP address of the device are both LAN and WAN ports. NBG6615's User's Guide 131 Chapter 21 Sys OP Mode About the Router mode:. • In this mode there must... router which can allocate IP addresses or else you need to manually assign IP addresses to devices on your network. • The LAN IP address of the NBG6615 is set to 192.168.212.1. • You can configure ...the IP address settings on the rear panel of the NBG6615 is no WAN port. • The DHCP server on appropriate settings. The LAN Ethernet and...
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... DHCP server. Chapter 23 Troubleshooting 23.5 Wireless Problems I switched to change from router mode to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. When you must manually give your computer an IP address in the range between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the... NBG6615. 7 Make sure you allow the NBG6615 to a non-router mode, you change your remote management settings. • See Chapter 6 Wireless LAN for instructions on how to a non-router mode...
... DHCP server. Chapter 23 Troubleshooting 23.5 Wireless Problems I switched to change from router mode to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. When you must manually give your computer an IP address in the range between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the... NBG6615. 7 Make sure you allow the NBG6615 to a non-router mode, you change your remote management settings. • See Chapter 6 Wireless LAN for instructions on how to a non-router mode...
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If you manually assign IP information instead of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your computer in order for more information about which operating systems are supported. APPENDIX C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific NBG6615 may not support all ... of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network. This appendix shows you how to communicate with the other devices on your computer. NBG6615's User's Guide 157 Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/OS X, and all of the operating systems described in this appendix, you can ...
If you manually assign IP information instead of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your computer in order for more information about which operating systems are supported. APPENDIX C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific NBG6615 may not support all ... of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network. This appendix shows you how to communicate with the other devices on your computer. NBG6615's User's Guide 157 Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/OS X, and all of the operating systems described in this appendix, you can ...