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...'s Guide ...11 Introduction ...12 Introducing the Web Configurator ...17 Connection Wizard ...20 NBG6616 Modes ...30 Easy Mode ...31 Router Mode ...42 Access Point Mode ...49 Tutorials ...56 Technical Reference ...68 Monitor ...69 WAN ...74 Wireless LAN ...84 LAN ...107 DHCP Server ...111 NAT ...116 DDNS ...124 Static Route ...126 Firewall ...129 Content Filtering ...134 Parental Control ...136 IPv6 Firewall ...142 Bandwidth Management ...145 Remote Management ...152 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...156 USB Media Sharing ...162 Maintenance ...172 Troubleshooting ...182 NBG6616 User's Guide 3
...'s Guide ...11 Introduction ...12 Introducing the Web Configurator ...17 Connection Wizard ...20 NBG6616 Modes ...30 Easy Mode ...31 Router Mode ...42 Access Point Mode ...49 Tutorials ...56 Technical Reference ...68 Monitor ...69 WAN ...74 Wireless LAN ...84 LAN ...107 DHCP Server ...111 NAT ...116 DDNS ...124 Static Route ...126 Firewall ...129 Content Filtering ...134 Parental Control ...136 IPv6 Firewall ...142 Bandwidth Management ...145 Remote Management ...152 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...156 USB Media Sharing ...162 Maintenance ...172 Troubleshooting ...182 NBG6616 User's Guide 3
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... 26 Troubleshooting...182 26.1 Overview ...182 26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 182 26.3 NBG6616 Access and Login ...183 26.4 Internet Access ...184 26.5 Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults 186 26.6 Wireless Connections ...186 26.7 USB Device Problems ...188 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 189 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 198 Appendix C Common Services...224 Appendix D Legal Information ...227 Appendix E Customer Support ...232 Index ...238 NBG6616 User's Guide 10
... 26 Troubleshooting...182 26.1 Overview ...182 26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 182 26.3 NBG6616 Access and Login ...183 26.4 Internet Access ...184 26.5 Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults 186 26.6 Wireless Connections ...186 26.7 USB Device Problems ...188 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 189 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 198 Appendix C Common Services...224 Appendix D Legal Information ...227 Appendix E Customer Support ...232 Index ...238 NBG6616 User's Guide 10
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... network connection with each other IEEE 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac compatible devices. You can use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for file sharing. This is recommended for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to manage the NBG6616. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Connect to a broadband modem/router for everyday management of the following networks with your NBG6616. • Web Configurator. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of services...
... network connection with each other IEEE 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac compatible devices. You can use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for file sharing. This is recommended for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to manage the NBG6616. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Connect to a broadband modem/router for everyday management of the following networks with your NBG6616. • Web Configurator. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of services...
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... WPS in its factory-default configurations. 1.6 The WPS Button Your NBG6616 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is activated on the front panel of the NBG6616 to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Both devices must support WPS (check each of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in a safe place. • Back up a secure wireless network. NBG6616 User's Guide 13 WPS...
... WPS in its factory-default configurations. 1.6 The WPS Button Your NBG6616 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is activated on the front panel of the NBG6616 to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Both devices must support WPS (check each of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in a safe place. • Back up a secure wireless network. NBG6616 User's Guide 13 WPS...
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... block access to configure advanced wireless settings. WMM QoS allows you to edit/ add a firewall rule. WPS Station Use this screen to enable the NBG6616's DHCP server. IP Alias Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG6616 and forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG6616 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. DHCP Server General Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. Port Forwarding Use this screen to have DNS servers assigned by the DHCP server. Static Route Static Route Use...
... block access to configure advanced wireless settings. WMM QoS allows you to edit/ add a firewall rule. WPS Station Use this screen to enable the NBG6616's DHCP server. IP Alias Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG6616 and forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on their MAC addresses and to have the NBG6616 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. DHCP Server General Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. Port Forwarding Use this screen to have DNS servers assigned by the DHCP server. Static Route Static Route Use...
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... your NBG6616. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to view and change administrative settings such as a router, or an access point. SAMBA Use this screen to change your NBG6616's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen to enable file sharing through the NBG6616. Restart System Restart This screen allows you to select the language you prefer. NBG6616 User's Guide 48 Language Language This screen allows you to your NBG6616. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Use...
... your NBG6616. Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to view and change administrative settings such as a router, or an access point. SAMBA Use this screen to change your NBG6616's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen to enable file sharing through the NBG6616. Restart System Restart This screen allows you to select the language you prefer. NBG6616 User's Guide 48 Language Language This screen allows you to your NBG6616. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Use...
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... the web address in your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as the password and click Login. This example shows you 've set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in Windows. Type "cmd" in router mode by default. Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in router mode). A is for workers, B is for information on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you how to the LAN port of the NBG6616 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG6616 is...
... the web address in your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as the password and click Login. This example shows you 've set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in Windows. Type "cmd" in router mode by default. Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in router mode). A is for workers, B is for information on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you how to the LAN port of the NBG6616 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG6616 is...
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... include data from the ISP. WAN MAC Address The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by the NBG6616 to the Internet, you can get the DNS server address from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. NBG6616 User's Guide 75 If your LAN. If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with other devices in other networks. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the form of...
... include data from the ISP. WAN MAC Address The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by the NBG6616 to the Internet, you can get the DNS server address from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. NBG6616 User's Guide 75 If your LAN. If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with other devices in other networks. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the form of...
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... LAN whose MAC you do not want to access it into smaller fragments. IP Address Select None if you do not configure a DNS server, you have the NBG6616 detect the relay server's IP address automatically through the ISP's IPv4 network. Select Clone the computer's MAC address - NBG6616 User's Guide 78 Chapter 10 WAN Table 26 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL Obtain an IP Address Automatically Static IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address MTU...
... LAN whose MAC you do not want to access it into smaller fragments. IP Address Select None if you do not configure a DNS server, you have the NBG6616 detect the relay server's IP address automatically through the ISP's IPv4 network. Select Clone the computer's MAC address - NBG6616 User's Guide 78 Chapter 10 WAN Table 26 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL Obtain an IP Address Automatically Static IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address MTU...
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...This is a router or switch on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6616 does that works with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. IPv6 Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the LANs' computers will have the NBG6616 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses from a DHCPv6 server. This enables the service provider to use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually. NBG6616 User's Guide 79 Chapter 10 WAN Table 26 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL Set WAN MAC Address IPv6 Address DESCRIPTION...
...This is a router or switch on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6616 does that works with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. IPv6 Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the LANs' computers will have the NBG6616 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses from a DHCPv6 server. This enables the service provider to use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually. NBG6616 User's Guide 79 Chapter 10 WAN Table 26 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued) LABEL Set WAN MAC Address IPv6 Address DESCRIPTION...
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..., or WPA2-PSK. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Many types of Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVER Weakest No Security WPA Static WEP WPA-PSK Strongest WPA2-PSK WPA2 For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via the NBG6616 (Z), but not other networks connected to set up stronger encryption with no user authentication. Note: The home or...
..., or WPA2-PSK. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Many types of Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVER Weakest No Security WPA Static WEP WPA-PSK Strongest WPA2-PSK WPA2 For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via the NBG6616 (Z), but not other networks connected to set up stronger encryption with no user authentication. Note: The home or...
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... through the default gateway, use static routes. The NBG6616 routes most traffic from computers on the LAN to configure static routes for your ISP behind a router R3 connected to open the Static Route screen. You create one static route to connect to the NBG6616's LAN interface. For example, the next figure shows a computer (A) connected to services offered by your NBG6616. NBG6616 User's Guide 126 Figure 83 Example of Static Routing Topology A R1 LAN R3 WAN R2 16.2 IP Static Route Screen Click Network > Static Route to the LAN. You create another static route to...
... through the default gateway, use static routes. The NBG6616 routes most traffic from computers on the LAN to configure static routes for your ISP behind a router R3 connected to open the Static Route screen. You create one static route to connect to the NBG6616's LAN interface. For example, the next figure shows a computer (A) connected to services offered by your NBG6616. NBG6616 User's Guide 126 Figure 83 Example of Static Routing Topology A R1 LAN R3 WAN R2 16.2 IP Static Route Screen Click Network > Static Route to the LAN. You create another static route to...
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... specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the services at specific interfaces. 6 Protect against IP spoofing by default) unless the remote host is installed between the Internet and the LAN. The NBG6616 can access your network. The NBG6616 has one Ethernet WAN port and four Ethernet LAN ports, which are enabled, protect against Denial of data, as well as NTP) that are used to enable or disable the NBG6616's firewall, and set up firewall logs. However, "inbound access...
... specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the services at specific interfaces. 6 Protect against IP spoofing by default) unless the remote host is installed between the Internet and the LAN. The NBG6616 can access your network. The NBG6616 has one Ethernet WAN port and four Ethernet LAN ports, which are enabled, protect against Denial of data, as well as NTP) that are used to enable or disable the NBG6616's firewall, and set up firewall logs. However, "inbound access...
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... the previously saved settings. 23.4 Technical Reference The sections show examples of the NBG6616. You must still enter the password to access the web configurator). NBG6616 User's Guide 157 Turn on the NBG6616. Disable UPnP if this is connected to a LAN port of using UPnP. 23.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example This section shows you must already have UPnP installed in Windows XP and UPnP activated on your NBG6616. Double-click Network Connections. Chapter 23...
... the previously saved settings. 23.4 Technical Reference The sections show examples of the NBG6616. You must still enter the password to access the web configurator). NBG6616 User's Guide 157 Turn on the NBG6616. Disable UPnP if this is connected to a LAN port of using UPnP. 23.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example This section shows you must already have UPnP installed in Windows XP and UPnP activated on your NBG6616. Double-click Network Connections. Chapter 23...
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.... Clear the check box to enable the FTP server on the USB device(s) connected to access the shared files. User Name Enter a user name that service for file sharing. Only letters and numbers allowed. The configured user can share files you must use that will be allowed to the selected USB port(s) only. Click Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP. Port You may change the server port number for file sharing using FTP and create user accounts. The password is...
.... Clear the check box to enable the FTP server on the USB device(s) connected to access the shared files. User Name Enter a user name that service for file sharing. Only letters and numbers allowed. The configured user can share files you must use that will be allowed to the selected USB port(s) only. Click Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP. Port You may change the server port number for file sharing using FTP and create user accounts. The password is...
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... might encounter. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Inspect your cables for damage. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • NBG6616 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Connections • USB Device Problems 26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The NBG6616 does not turn on. See Section 1.7 on . 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to...
... might encounter. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Inspect your cables for damage. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • NBG6616 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Connections • USB Device Problems 26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The NBG6616 does not turn on. See Section 1.7 on . 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to...
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... IP address of the default gateway for your current settings are using the correct IP address. • The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.2. • If you changed the IP address and have to reset the device to their default. The IP address of the Default Gateway might get the IP address of the NBG6616 in Access Point Mode is 192.168.1.1. I forgot the password. 1 The default password is 192.168.1.1. NBG6616 User's Guide 183...
... IP address of the default gateway for your current settings are using the correct IP address. • The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.2. • If you changed the IP address and have to reset the device to their default. The IP address of the Default Gateway might get the IP address of the NBG6616 in Access Point Mode is 192.168.1.1. I forgot the password. 1 The default password is 192.168.1.1. NBG6616 User's Guide 183...
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... NBG6616 using a dynamic IP address. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled. See Section 1.5 on . 2 This can see the Login screen, but I can happen when you have to reset the device to a LAN/ETHERNET port. NBG6616 User's Guide 184 This field is case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is 1234. Chapter 26 Troubleshooting 2 Check the hardware connections...
... NBG6616 using a dynamic IP address. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled. See Section 1.5 on . 2 This can see the Login screen, but I can happen when you have to reset the device to a LAN/ETHERNET port. NBG6616 User's Guide 184 This field is case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is 1234. Chapter 26 Troubleshooting 2 Check the hardware connections...
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... power LED is not blocked by the firewall on . 2 Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6616. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6616 back to its default settings, and the password resets to 1234. NBG6616 User's Guide 186 Then, follow the directions above again. 26.6 Wireless Connections I cannot access the NBG6616 or ping any computer from the WLAN. 1 Make sure the wireless LAN...
... power LED is not blocked by the firewall on . 2 Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6616. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6616 back to its default settings, and the password resets to 1234. NBG6616 User's Guide 186 Then, follow the directions above again. 26.6 Wireless Connections I cannot access the NBG6616 or ping any computer from the WLAN. 1 Make sure the wireless LAN...
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... 75 MAC address filter 86 MAC address filtering 100 MAC filter 100 managing the device good habits 13 using the WPS. using the web configurator. See WPS. MBSSID 12 Media access control 100 media client 162 media file 162, 165 type 165 media server 162 NBG6616 User's Guide 239 Index F FCC interference statement 227 file sharing 163 access right 166, 168 bandwidth 168 example 168 FTP 167 overview 163 Samba 165 user account 166, 167 Windows Explorer 165 work group 165 File...
... 75 MAC address filter 86 MAC address filtering 100 MAC filter 100 managing the device good habits 13 using the WPS. using the web configurator. See WPS. MBSSID 12 Media access control 100 media client 162 media file 162, 165 type 165 media server 162 NBG6616 User's Guide 239 Index F FCC interference statement 227 file sharing 163 access right 166, 168 bandwidth 168 example 168 FTP 167 overview 163 Samba 165 user account 166, 167 Windows Explorer 165 work group 165 File...