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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 NBG6716 Modes ...35 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...57 Tutorials ...65 Technical Reference ...77 Monitor ...79 WAN ...85 Wireless LAN ...93 LAN ...117 DHCP Server ...121 NAT ...127 DDNS ...137 Static Route ...139 Firewall ...143 Content Filtering ...149 StreamBoost Management ...153 Remote Management ...161 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...165 USB Media Sharing ...171 Maintenance ...181 Troubleshooting ...191 NBG6716 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Introduction ...15 Connection Wizard ...21 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 NBG6716 Modes ...35 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...57 Tutorials ...65 Technical Reference ...77 Monitor ...79 WAN ...85 Wireless LAN ...93 LAN ...117 DHCP Server ...121 NAT ...127 DDNS ...137 Static Route ...139 Firewall ...143 Content Filtering ...149 StreamBoost Management ...153 Remote Management ...161 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...165 USB Media Sharing ...171 Maintenance ...181 Troubleshooting ...191 NBG6716 User's Guide 3
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... Habits for Managing the NBG6716 17 1.5 Resetting the NBG6716 ...17 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 17 1.6 The WPS Button ...17 1.7 LEDs ...18 1.8 Wall Mounting ...20 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Overview ...21 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...21 2.3 Connect to Internet ...22 2.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...23 2.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...24 2.4 Router Password ...26 2.5 Wireless Security...
... Habits for Managing the NBG6716 17 1.5 Resetting the NBG6716 ...17 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button 17 1.6 The WPS Button ...17 1.7 LEDs ...18 1.8 Wall Mounting ...20 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard ...21 2.1 Overview ...21 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...21 2.3 Connect to Internet ...22 2.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ...23 2.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ...24 2.4 Router Password ...26 2.5 Wireless Security...
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...5.6.3 Firewall ...42 5.6.4 Internet Setting ...42 5.6.5 Wireless Security ...44 5.6.6 WPS ...45 5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...46 Chapter 6 Router Mode...49 6.1 Overview ...49 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...49 6.2.1 Navigation Panel ...52 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 What You Can Do ...57 7.3... What You Need to Know ...57 7.3.1 Setting your NBG6716 to AP Mode 58 7.3.2 Accessing the Web ...
...5.6.3 Firewall ...42 5.6.4 Internet Setting ...42 5.6.5 Wireless Security ...44 5.6.6 WPS ...45 5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...46 Chapter 6 Router Mode...49 6.1 Overview ...49 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...49 6.2.1 Navigation Panel ...52 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 What You Can Do ...57 7.3... What You Need to Know ...57 7.3.1 Setting your NBG6716 to AP Mode 58 7.3.2 Accessing the Web ...
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...of the NBG6716 so that they can communicate with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Wireless clients can have the following methods to function both 2.4G and 5G networks at the same time. This is a dual-band AP and able to manage the NBG6716. ...downloading while using a (supported) web browser. 16 NBG6716 User's Guide Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to access network resources. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NBG6716 is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6716 using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic...
...of the NBG6716 so that they can communicate with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Wireless clients can have the following methods to function both 2.4G and 5G networks at the same time. This is a dual-band AP and able to manage the NBG6716. ...downloading while using a (supported) web browser. 16 NBG6716 User's Guide Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to access network resources. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NBG6716 is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6716 using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic...
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... an IP connection but is negotiating a WPS connection with a 1000Mbps transmission rate. The NBG6716's LAN connection is no traffic. The NBG6716 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the 5G wireless LAN. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the 5G wireless LAN. See Section 1.6 on page 17 and Chapter 9 on page...
... an IP connection but is negotiating a WPS connection with a 1000Mbps transmission rate. The NBG6716's LAN connection is no traffic. The NBG6716 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through the 5G wireless LAN. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the 5G wireless LAN. See Section 1.6 on page 17 and Chapter 9 on page...
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Click Next to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the next step. Figure 12 Router Password 26 NBG6716 User's Guide If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to confirm.
Click Next to the previous screen and make sure you get an error message, go back to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. Enter the new password and retype it proceeds to the next step. Figure 12 Router Password 26 NBG6716 User's Guide If you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to confirm.
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...computer must be in the same subnet in order to make sure these functions are accessing the Web Configurator, you are allowed in router mode by 768 pixels. CHAPTER 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to the Wizard. Web pop-up ...windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG6716 is 1024 by default. If the NBG6716 is in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default ...
...computer must be in the same subnet in order to make sure these functions are accessing the Web Configurator, you are allowed in router mode by 768 pixels. CHAPTER 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to the Wizard. Web pop-up ...windows from your web browser. 3 The NBG6716 is 1024 by default. If the NBG6716 is in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default ...
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... refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is being used in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Use this mode. NBG6716 User's Guide 35 This is available in this mode to connect the local network to another mode... want to use the device. • Expert Mode: Advanced users can be sufficient for changing device modes is the operating mode of the NBG6716 changes. This interface may be interrupted. When changing to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 189 discusses the ...
... refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which can act as a: • Router: This is being used in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. Use this mode. NBG6716 User's Guide 35 This is available in this mode to connect the local network to another mode... want to use the device. • Expert Mode: Advanced users can be sufficient for changing device modes is the operating mode of the NBG6716 changes. This interface may be interrupted. When changing to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 189 discusses the ...
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... MAC address of the NBG6716, the firmware version and wireless settigns (Section 5.7 on page 46). 5.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 40) 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. 38 NBG6716 User's Guide
... MAC address of the NBG6716, the firmware version and wireless settigns (Section 5.7 on page 46). 5.3 What You Need to Know Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 40) 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. 38 NBG6716 User's Guide
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It varies depending on the device mode of your NBG6716. 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to the Expert Mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 32 NBG6716 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. In the figure below, the NBG6716 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). NBG6716 User's Guide 49 Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. CHAPTER 6 Router Mode 6.1 Overview The NBG6716 is shown after changing to open the status screen.
It varies depending on the device mode of your NBG6716. 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click to the Expert Mode of the Web Configurator. Figure 32 NBG6716 Network Modem Note: The Status screen is set to router mode by default. In the figure below, the NBG6716 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to another network (for example, the Internet). NBG6716 User's Guide 49 Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. CHAPTER 6 Router Mode 6.1 Overview The NBG6716 is shown after changing to open the status screen.
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... to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to refresh the status screen statistics. 50 NBG6716 User's Guide Click this button to exit the Web Configurator. Click this icon to Easy Mode. Chapter 6 Router Mode Figure 33 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
... to refresh all screen statistics automatically at any time to refresh the status screen statistics. 50 NBG6716 User's Guide Click this button to exit the Web Configurator. Click this icon to Easy Mode. Chapter 6 Router Mode Figure 33 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
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...you select. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6716 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Security This shows the level of your device. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 19 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click... this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 35) to which the NBG6716 is the firmware version and the date...
...you select. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6716 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Security This shows the level of your device. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 19 Status Screen Icon Key (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click... this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 35) to which the NBG6716 is the firmware version and the date...
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... (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. For the LAN and WAN ports, this percentage is close to configure NBG6716 features. 52 NBG6716 User's Guide to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.5 on page 82). This column shows the actual ...WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on . This field displays your NBG6716's present date and time. Memory Usage Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION Click Details... Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet Statistics WLAN 2.4G Station Status WLAN 5G Station ...
... (line is down) or Up (line is disabled. For the LAN and WAN ports, this percentage is close to configure NBG6716 features. 52 NBG6716 User's Guide to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.5 on page 82). This column shows the actual ...WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on . This field displays your NBG6716's present date and time. Memory Usage Interface Status Interface Status DESCRIPTION Click Details... Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 20 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Packet Statistics WLAN 2.4G Station Status WLAN 5G Station ...
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...view the wireless stations that are currently associated to access summary statistics tables. Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG6716's general device, system and interface status information. WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to select ...the logs you to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG6716. Use this screen to the NBG6716's 2.4GHz wireless LAN. NBG6716 User's Guide 53 DHCP Table Use this screen to the NBG6716's 5GHz wireless LAN. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use this screen to ...
...view the wireless stations that are currently associated to access summary statistics tables. Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG6716's general device, system and interface status information. WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to select ...the logs you to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG6716. Use this screen to the NBG6716's 2.4GHz wireless LAN. NBG6716 User's Guide 53 DHCP Table Use this screen to the NBG6716's 5GHz wireless LAN. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use this screen to ...
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...Use this screen to view the time at which a traffic flow is enabled. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG6716 to block access to devices or block the devices from /to the selected LAN device(s). WPS Use this screen to activate/deactivate the ...LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this screen to view transmission data rates between the NBG6716 and the Internet or conencted devices. WMM QoS allows you to...
...Use this screen to view the time at which a traffic flow is enabled. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG6716 to block access to devices or block the devices from /to the selected LAN device(s). WPS Use this screen to activate/deactivate the ...LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 2.4G/5G Use this screen to view transmission data rates between the NBG6716 and the Internet or conencted devices. WMM QoS allows you to...
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... storage device. Restart System Restart This screen allows you to select whether your NBG6716. NBG6716 User's Guide 55 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to have the NBG6716 function as a router, or an access point. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to...
... storage device. Restart System Restart This screen allows you to select whether your NBG6716. NBG6716 User's Guide 55 Backup/ Restore Backup/ Restore Use this screen to have the NBG6716 function as a router, or an access point. Chapter 6 Router Mode Table 21 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Remote WWW Management Use this screen to...
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...mode. 7.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG6716 (Section 7.4 on page 59). • Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG6716 acting as an access point (Section 7.5 on page 61). 7.3 What You Need to Know See Chapter 8... on page 65 for an example. CHAPTER 7 Access Point Mode 7.1 Overview Use your NBG6716 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your NBG6716 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. In this mode your network...
...mode. 7.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG6716 (Section 7.4 on page 59). • Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG6716 acting as an access point (Section 7.5 on page 61). 7.3 What You Need to Know See Chapter 8... on page 65 for an example. CHAPTER 7 Access Point Mode 7.1 Overview Use your NBG6716 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your NBG6716 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. In this mode your network...
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... sections following this. 7.3.3 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 11 on page 93 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 23 on configuring your Maintenance settings.... Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to open the Status screen. Figure 38 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG6716 User's Guide 59
... sections following this. 7.3.3 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 11 on page 93 for information on the configuring your wireless network. • See Chapter 23 on configuring your Maintenance settings.... Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to open the Status screen. Figure 38 Status Screen: Access Point Mode NBG6716 User's Guide 59
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... computer in Windows. If your computer's IP address is specific to the LAN port of the NBG6716 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG6716 is in router mode is "192.168.1.1". SSID SSID_Worker SSID_VoIP SECURITY TYPE WPA2-PSK WPA Compatible WPA-PSK SSID_Guest...case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.2" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your NBG6716 (in router mode). Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you may set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192...
... computer in Windows. If your computer's IP address is specific to the LAN port of the NBG6716 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The NBG6716 is in router mode is "192.168.1.1". SSID SSID_Worker SSID_VoIP SECURITY TYPE WPA2-PSK WPA Compatible WPA-PSK SSID_Guest...case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.2" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on your NBG6716 (in router mode). Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you may set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192...