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IMPORTANT! Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG6716 and access the Web Configurator wizards. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your network and configuring for Internet access. 2 NBG6716 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT! Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the NBG6716 and access the Web Configurator wizards. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. It contains information on setting up your computer operating system. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your network and configuring for Internet access. 2 NBG6716 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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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Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 Introduction ...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.1.1 Dual-Band ...16 1.2 Applications ...16 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 ...16 1.4 Good 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 ...... Security: WPA2-PSK 28 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 3.1 Overview ...31 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...31 3.2.1 Login Screen ...31 3.2.2 Password Screen ...32 NBG6716 User's Guide 5
Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 13 Chapter 1 Introduction ...15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.1.1 Dual-Band ...16 1.2 Applications ...16 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 ...16 1.4 Good 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 ...... Security: WPA2-PSK 28 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 3.1 Overview ...31 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...31 3.2.1 Login Screen ...31 3.2.2 Password Screen ...32 NBG6716 User's Guide 5
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 NBG6716 Modes ...35 4.1 Overview ...35 4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...35 4.1.2 Device Modes ...35 Chapter 5 Easy Mode ...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.2 What You Can Do ...38 5.3 What You Need ... ...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 Configurator in Access Point Mode 58 7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings 59 7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...59 7.4.1 Navigation Panel ...61 7.5 LAN Screen ...61 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...65 8.1 Overview ...65 6 NBG6716 User's Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 4 NBG6716 Modes ...35 4.1 Overview ...35 4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...35 4.1.2 Device Modes ...35 Chapter 5 Easy Mode ...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.2 What You Can Do ...38 5.3 What You Need ... ...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 Configurator in Access Point Mode 58 7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings 59 7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...59 7.4.1 Navigation Panel ...61 7.5 LAN Screen ...61 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...65 8.1 Overview ...65 6 NBG6716 User's Guide
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... WPS 65 8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 65 8.2.2 PIN Configuration ...66 8.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS 67 8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ...69 8.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6716 71 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 72 Part II: Technical Reference 77 Chapter 9 Monitor...79 9.1 Overview ...79 9.2 What You Can Do ...79 9.3 The Log... ...94 11.1.2 What You Should Know ...94 11.2 General Wireless LAN Screen ...98 11.3 Wireless Security ...100 11.3.1 No Security ...100 11.3.2 WEP Encryption ...101 NBG6716 User's Guide 7
... WPS 65 8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 65 8.2.2 PIN Configuration ...66 8.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS 67 8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ...69 8.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6716 71 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 72 Part II: Technical Reference 77 Chapter 9 Monitor...79 9.1 Overview ...79 9.2 What You Can Do ...79 9.3 The Log... ...94 11.1.2 What You Should Know ...94 11.2 General Wireless LAN Screen ...98 11.3 Wireless Security ...100 11.3.1 No Security ...100 11.3.2 WEP Encryption ...101 NBG6716 User's Guide 7
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... 14.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers 134 14.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example 134 14.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding ...135 14.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example 135 8 NBG6716 User's Guide
... 14.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers 134 14.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example 134 14.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding ...135 14.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example 135 8 NBG6716 User's Guide
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... Screen ...154 19.5 Priorities Screen ...156 19.6 Up Time Screen ...156 19.7 Downloads Screen ...157 19.8 All Events Screen ...158 Chapter 20 Remote Management...161 NBG6716 User's Guide 9
... Screen ...154 19.5 Priorities Screen ...156 19.6 Up Time Screen ...156 19.7 Downloads Screen ...157 19.8 All Events Screen ...158 Chapter 20 Remote Management...161 NBG6716 User's Guide 9
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... 23.4 Password Screen ...182 23.5 Time Setting Screen ...183 23.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...184 23.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 186 23.8 Restart Screen ...187 10 NBG6716 User's Guide
... 23.4 Password Screen ...182 23.5 Time Setting Screen ...183 23.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...184 23.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 186 23.8 Restart Screen ...187 10 NBG6716 User's Guide
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...LEDs 191 24.3 NBG6716 Access and Login ...192 24.4 Internet Access ...193 24.5 Resetting the NBG6716 to Its Factory Defaults 195 24.6 Wireless Connections ...195 24.7 USB Device Problems ...197 24.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility ...Problems 197 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 199 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 209 Appendix C Common Services...237 Appendix D Legal Information ...241 Index ...247 NBG6716 User's Guide...
...LEDs 191 24.3 NBG6716 Access and Login ...192 24.4 Internet Access ...193 24.5 Resetting the NBG6716 to Its Factory Defaults 195 24.6 Wireless Connections ...195 24.7 USB Device Problems ...197 24.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility ...Problems 197 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 199 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 209 Appendix C Common Services...237 Appendix D Legal Information ...241 Index ...247 NBG6716 User's Guide...
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... introduces the main features and applications of the corresponding USB port for 2 seconds. Push the eject button of the NBG6716. Make sure the USB LED is being transmitted through the USB device. NBG6716 User's Guide 15 A range of Service (QoS), to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard...
... introduces the main features and applications of the corresponding USB port for 2 seconds. Push the eject button of the NBG6716. Make sure the USB LED is being transmitted through the USB device. NBG6716 User's Guide 15 A range of Service (QoS), to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard...
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...Figure 2 Dual-Band Application 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG6716 to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 Use any of the Web Configurator to access network resources. This ... while using the 5 GHz band for everyday management of the NBG6716 so that they can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the following networks using a (supported) web browser. 16 NBG6716 User's Guide You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the...
...Figure 2 Dual-Band Application 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the NBG6716 to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device. • Web Configurator. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6716 Use any of the Web Configurator to access network resources. This ... while using the 5 GHz band for everyday management of the NBG6716 so that they can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the following networks using a (supported) web browser. 16 NBG6716 User's Guide You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the...
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... a wireless network with strong security. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each of the NBG6716 to reload the factory-default configuration file. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters...configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. NBG6716 User's Guide 17 Depending on the devices you have, you will have to totally re-configure the NBG6716. If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator,...
... a wireless network with strong security. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each of the NBG6716 to reload the factory-default configuration file. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters...configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. NBG6716 User's Guide 17 Depending on the devices you have, you will have to totally re-configure the NBG6716. If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator,...
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...on another wireless device within range of each other. Figure 3 LED Button LED button 18 NBG6716 User's Guide Note: The Power LED will be on even if you have already pushed the LED button... to the ON position but none of the device to determine the status of the NBG6716. For more than three seconds and release it. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Make sure the power LED ...is on . If you push the LED button to determine whether the NBG6716 is powered on (not blinking). 2 Press the WPS button for you to the OFF position. This is ...
...on another wireless device within range of each other. Figure 3 LED Button LED button 18 NBG6716 User's Guide Note: The Power LED will be on even if you have already pushed the LED button... to the ON position but none of the device to determine the status of the NBG6716. For more than three seconds and release it. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Make sure the power LED ...is on . If you push the LED button to determine whether the NBG6716 is powered on (not blinking). 2 Press the WPS button for you to the OFF position. This is ...
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...page 17 and Chapter 9 on page 57 for more information on the client side within 120 seconds for 1 second to the NBG6716. The NBG6716 is receiving power and functioning properly. Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 4 Front Panel Power Internet WLAN 2.4G WAN WLAN 5G WPS Button... WAN Internet On Blinking Off On The NBG6716's WAN connection is not ready, or has failed. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the WAN with a wireless client. NBG6716 User's Guide 19 The NBG6716 has a USB device installed. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the 5G ...
...page 17 and Chapter 9 on page 57 for more information on the client side within 120 seconds for 1 second to the NBG6716. The NBG6716 is receiving power and functioning properly. Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 4 Front Panel Power Internet WLAN 2.4G WAN WLAN 5G WPS Button... WAN Internet On Blinking Off On The NBG6716's WAN connection is not ready, or has failed. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the WAN with a wireless client. NBG6716 User's Guide 19 The NBG6716 has a USB device installed. The NBG6716 is sending/receiving data through the 5G ...
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... cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screw anchors into the wall. Figure 5 Wall Mounting Example 20 NBG6716 User's Guide Hang the NBG6716 on a concrete or brick wall. Table 2 Wall Mounting Information Distance between holes M4 Screws Screw anchors (optional) 12.7 cm Two Two 1 Select a position free... pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 If using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to hold the weight of the NBG6716 with the screws on a wall strong enough to insert the screws into the wall.
... cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screw anchors into the wall. Figure 5 Wall Mounting Example 20 NBG6716 User's Guide Hang the NBG6716 on a concrete or brick wall. Table 2 Wall Mounting Information Distance between holes M4 Screws Screw anchors (optional) 12.7 cm Two Two 1 Select a position free... pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 If using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to hold the weight of the NBG6716 with the screws on a wall strong enough to insert the screws into the wall.
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Type "1234" (default) as the website address. NBG6716 User's Guide 21 Leave a field blank if you don't have already configured the wizard screens and... in Easy Mode. The Web Configurator is accessed for your device to access the Internet. If you reset the NBG6716 to its default factory settings. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you can click the Easy Mode icon on... Connect to Easy Mode by default after login. Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG6716 is set to Internet. Choose your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the password and click Login.
Type "1234" (default) as the website address. NBG6716 User's Guide 21 Leave a field blank if you don't have already configured the wizard screens and... in Easy Mode. The Web Configurator is accessed for your device to access the Internet. If you reset the NBG6716 to its default factory settings. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you can click the Easy Mode icon on... Connect to Easy Mode by default after login. Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG6716 is set to Internet. Choose your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the password and click Login.
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The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are IPoE or PPPoE. Check with your Internet Connection Type If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you use the correct type. 22 NBG6716 User's Guide Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 6 Welcome 2.3 Connect to make sure you must select one from the drop-down list box. They are using. Figure 7 Detecting your ISP to Internet The NBG6716 offers two Internet connection types.
The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are IPoE or PPPoE. Check with your Internet Connection Type If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you use the correct type. 22 NBG6716 User's Guide Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 6 Welcome 2.3 Connect to make sure you must select one from the drop-down list box. They are using. Figure 7 Detecting your ISP to Internet The NBG6716 offers two Internet connection types.
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... the following screen depends on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any). Click Next. Make sure your hardware connections. NBG6716 User's Guide 23 The following Internet Connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet connection type. PPPoE Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) ...
... the following screen depends on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any). Click Next. Make sure your hardware connections. NBG6716 User's Guide 23 The following Internet Connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet connection type. PPPoE Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) ...
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... in this radio button if your ISP did not assign you are not sure of your ISP assigned an IP address for instance, RADIUS). 24 NBG6716 User's Guide Click Back, make sure your ISP. Contact your Internet connection. For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with a broadband...
... in this radio button if your ISP did not assign you are not sure of your ISP assigned an IP address for instance, RADIUS). 24 NBG6716 User's Guide Click Back, make sure your ISP. Contact your Internet connection. For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with a broadband...