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www.zyxel.comwww.zyxel.comNBG-419N v2Wireless N NetUSB RouterIMPORTANT!READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications CorporationVersion 1.00Edition 2, 03/2012Default Login DetailsLAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1Password 1234

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide2IMPORTANT!READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.Related Documentation•Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guid shows how to connect the NBG-419N v2 and access the Web Configurator .

Contents OverviewNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 3Contents OverviewUser’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................13Getting to Know Your Router ..................................................................................................................15The WPS Button .....................................................................................................................................20ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .......................................................................................................21Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................29Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................39Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................45Router Modes ..........................................................................................................................................51Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................53Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................64Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................71WISP Mode .............................................................................................................................................78Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................89Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................101Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................................103WAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 119LAN .......................................................................................................................................................133DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................137Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................................141Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................................147Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................149RIP ........................................................................................................................................................153Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................155Content Filter .........................................................................................................................................159Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................163Remote Management ............................................................................................................................170Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................173Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................181Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................191

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Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 5Table of ContentsContents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 13Chapter 1Getting to Know Your Router.............................................................................................................151.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................151.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................151.3 Ways to Manage the Router .............................................................................................................151.4 Good Habits for Managing the Router ..............................................................................................161.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................171.6 Wall-mounting Instructions ................................................................................................................18Chapter 2The WPS Button..................................................................................................................................202.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................20Chapter 3ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility..................................................................................................213.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................213.1.1 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................................213.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .........................................................................213.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ..........................................................................................223.2.1 The Menus ...............................................................................................................................233.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window ......................................................253.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window ...................................................................................253.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...........................................................................26Chapter 4Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................294.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................294.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................294.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................304.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP .........................................................................................................314.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ......................................................................................................314.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................32

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide64.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ..........................................................................................................334.3.5 Connection Type: L2TP ...........................................................................................................344.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................364.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................364.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................364.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...............................................................................37Chapter 5Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................395.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................395.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................395.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................395.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................405.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................415.3 Resetting the Router .........................................................................................................................435.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................43Chapter 6Monitor.................................................................................................................................................456.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................456.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................456.3 The Log Screen .................................................................................................................................456.3.1 View Log ..................................................................................................................................456.4 BW MGMT Monitor ...........................................................................................................................476.5 DHCP Table ...................................................................................................................................476.6 Packet Statistics .............................................................................................................................486.7 WLAN Station Status .....................................................................................................................49Chapter 7Router Modes......................................................................................................................................517.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................517.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................517.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................51Chapter 8Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................538.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................538.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................548.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................548.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................558.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................558.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................568.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................57

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 78.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................578.6.3 Content Filter ...........................................................................................................................598.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................598.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................608.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................608.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................628.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................63Chapter 9Router Mode........................................................................................................................................649.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................649.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................649.3 Status Screen ....................................................................................................................................659.3.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................68Chapter 10Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................7110.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................7110.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................7110.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................7110.3.1 Setting your Router to AP Mode ............................................................................................7210.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ........................................................7210.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings ......................7310.4 AP Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................................7410.5 LAN Screen .....................................................................................................................................76Chapter 11WISP Mode ..........................................................................................................................................7811.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................7811.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................7811.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................7811.3.1 Setting your Router to WISP Mode ........................................................................................7911.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode ...................................................................7911.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................8011.5 Wireless LAN General Screen ........................................................................................................8211.5.1 Static WEP .............................................................................................................................8411.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK ..........................................................................................................................8511.5.3 Advance Screen .....................................................................................................................8611.5.4 Site Survey Screen ................................................................................................................87Chapter 12Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................8912.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................89

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide812.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ............................................................................8912.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ......................................................................................8912.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ..........................................................................................9012.3.2 PIN Configuration ..................................................................................................................9112.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ..................................................................9312.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ......................................................................................................9412.5 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .....................................9612.5.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device ...............................................................................9612.6 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer .....................................................................................98Part II: Technical Reference.......................................................................... 101Chapter 13Wireless LAN.....................................................................................................................................10313.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................10313.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................10313.3 What You Should Know ................................................................................................................10413.3.1 Wireless Security Overview .................................................................................................10413.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .....................................................................................................10613.4.1 No Security ..........................................................................................................................10713.4.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................10813.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ......................................................................................................... 11013.5 MAC Filter ..................................................................................................................................... 11013.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ................................................................................................... 11113.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ................................................................................................... 11313.8 WPS Screen .................................................................................................................................. 11413.9 WPS Station Screen ...................................................................................................................... 11513.10 Scheduling Screen ......................................................................................................................11613.11 WDS Screen ................................................................................................................................ 117Chapter 14WAN ...................................................................................................................................................11914.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 11914.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 11914.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 11914.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................12014.3.2 Multicast ..............................................................................................................................12114.4 Internet Connection .......................................................................................................................12114.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................................................................................12114.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .........................................................................................................12314.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................125

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 914.4.4 L2TP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................12814.5 Advanced WAN Screen ................................................................................................................13014.6 IGMP Blocking Screen ..................................................................................................................131Chapter 15LAN ....................................................................................................................................................13315.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................13315.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................13315.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................13415.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................13415.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................13415.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................13415.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................13515.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................135Chapter 16DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................13716.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................13716.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................13716.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................13716.4 Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................................138Chapter 17Network Address Translation (NAT)................................................................................................14117.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................14117.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................14117.3 General NAT Screen .....................................................................................................................14217.4 NAT Application Screen ..............................................................................................................14217.5 NAT Advanced Screen ..................................................................................................................14417.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................14617.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................146Chapter 18Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................................14718.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................14718.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................14718.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................14718.4 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................................147Chapter 19Static Route.......................................................................................................................................14919.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................14919.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................149

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide1019.3 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................150Chapter 20RIP......................................................................................................................................................15320.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................15320.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................15320.3 RIP Screen ..................................................................................................................................153Chapter 21Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................15521.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................15521.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................15521.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................15621.4 General Firewall Screen .............................................................................................................15621.5 Services Screen .........................................................................................................................157Chapter 22Content Filter ....................................................................................................................................15922.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................15922.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................15922.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................15922.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles .....................................................................................................15922.4 Content Filter Screen ....................................................................................................................160Chapter 23Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................16323.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................16323.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................16323.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................16423.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................16423.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................16423.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration .........................................................16623.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................16723.6 Monitor Screen ..............................................................................................................................16823.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................169Chapter 24Remote Management........................................................................................................................17024.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................17024.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................17024.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................17024.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................17024.3.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................171

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 1124.4 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................171Chapter 25Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................17325.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................17325.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................17325.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................17325.3.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................17325.3.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................17425.4 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................17425.5 Technical Refereance ....................................................................................................................17425.5.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................17425.5.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................177Chapter 26Maintenance......................................................................................................................................18126.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................18126.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................18126.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................18126.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................18226.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................18326.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................18426.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................18626.8 Reset/Restart Screen ....................................................................................................................18726.9 System Operation Mode Overview ...............................................................................................18726.10 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................189Chapter 27Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................19127.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................19127.2 Router Access and Login ..............................................................................................................19227.3 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................19327.4 Resetting the Router to Its Factory Defaults .................................................................................19527.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................................19527.6 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems ...........................................................................................196Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................199Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting.......................................................................................211Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................221Appendix D Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................249Appendix E Common Services........................................................................................................263

Table of ContentsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide12Appendix F Legal Information..........................................................................................................267Index ..................................................................................................................................................275

13PART IUser’s Guide

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 15CHAPTER 1Getting to Know Your Router1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Router.The Router extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. You can use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network. Bandwidth management features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP). There is one USB 2.0 port on your Router. You can connect a USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory stick, USB hard drive, or USB device for file sharing. The Router automatically detects the USB device.Note: For the USB function, it is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices (such as USB printers). Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the Router.Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.1.2 ApplicationsYour can create the following networks using the Router:•Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the Router so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.•Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the Router to access network resources.•WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the RouterUse any of the following methods to manage the Router.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your RouterNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide16• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the Router using a (supported) web browser.• Wireless switch. You can use the built-in switch of the Router to turn the wireless function on and off without opening the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your Router.1.4 Good Habits for Managing the RouterDo the following things regularly to make the Router more secure and to manage the Router more effectively.• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the Router to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Router. You could simply restore your last configuration.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your RouterNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 171.5 LEDsFigure 1 Front PanelThe following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS ButtonLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPOWER Green On The Router is receiving power and functioning properly. Off The Router is not receiving power.LAN 1-4 Green On The Router has a successful 10/100MB Ethernet connection. Blinking The Router is sending/receiving data through the LAN.Off The LAN is not connected.WAN Green On The Router has a successful 10/100MB WAN connection.Blinking The Router is sending/receiving data through the WAN.Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.WLAN Green On The Router is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Blinking The Router is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.WPS Green On WPS is enabled. Blinking The Router is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.Power LAN 1-4 WANWLAN USBWPS

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your RouterNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide181.6 Wall-mounting InstructionsComplete the following steps to hang your Router on a wall.1Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall. 2Drill two holes for the screws. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.3Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall. 4Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to hold the weight of the Router with the connection cables. 5Align the holes on the back of the Router with the screws on the wall. Hang the Router on the screws.Figure 2 Wall-mounting ExampleUSB Green On The Router has a USB device installed.Blinking The Router is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device.Off There is no USB device connected to the Router.Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button (continued)LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your RouterNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 19The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm). Figure 3 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 20CHAPTER 2The WPS Button2.1 OverviewYour Router supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure). Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.For more information on using WPS, see Section 12.3 on page 89.

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 21CHAPTER 3ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility3.1 OverviewThe ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with the USB devices that are connected directly to the Router as if they are connected directly to your computer. This allows you to easily share USB-based devices such as printers, scanners, portable hard disks, MP3 players, faxes, and digital cameras (to name a few) with all the other people in your home or office as long as they are connected to the Router and have the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility installed.Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.3.1.1 Quick SetupThis section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the Router.2Connect a USB device to the USB port on the Router. Note: If you are connecting multiple devices to the Router, first connect a USB hub to the Router then connect your other USB devices to it.3Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all connected USB devices, then use it to connect your computer to them.3.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityBefore you can access USB devices connected to the Router, you must first install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on your LAN to which you want to allow access to these devices.Note: In order to properly use the utility with your Router, ensure that the Router firmware is version v1.00(BWQ.0) or higher. See Chapter 26 on page 184 for information on updating your device’s firmware.To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility:1Insert the disc that came with your Router into your computer’s disc drive.2Run the Setup program by double-clicking it and then follow the on-screen instructions for installing it on your computer.

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide22Note: The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6.3To open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, double-click its system tray icon.3.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityThis section describes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility main window.Figure 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 23The following table describes the icons in this window.3.2.1 The MenusThis section describes the utility’s menus.Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility MenusTable 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window IconsICON DESCRIPTIONConfigure ServerClick to open the Router’s built-in Web Configurator, which you can use to set up the Router (see Chapter 5 on page 39 for details).Auto-Connect PrinterYou can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.ConnectSelect a USB device and then click this button to connect to it. Your computer can connect to as many USB devices as are connected to the Router.DisconnectSelect a device to which your computer is connected and then click this button to disconnect from it.Request to ConnectSome USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. If so, select the device in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to it.Network ScannerClick this to open the scanner options on your computer for working with a scanner connected to the network.

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide24The following table describes the menus in this screen. Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen MenusMENU ITEM DESCRIPTIONSystem Exit This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.Tools Configuration This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility configuration window.Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all of the printing devices connected to the Router.Help About This opens the about window, which provides information of the utility software and driver versions.Auto-Connect PrinterSet Auto-Connect Printer You can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.Click this to show your installed printer list and select the one you want to set as auto-connected. Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.Delete Auto-Connect Printer This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer.

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 253.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration WindowThis section describes the utility’s configuration window, which allows you to set certain options for the utility. These options do not apply to the USB devices connected to the Router. You can open it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command.Figure 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration WindowThe following table describes the labels in this window.3.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List WindowThis section describes the utility’s auto-connect printer list window. You can open it by clicking the Tools > Auto-Connect Printer List menu command.Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details. Table 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration WindowLABEL DESCRIPTIONBasic Select this to run the utility automatically when you log into or start up Windows.Language Select a language for the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. You must restart the utility for the change to take effect.OK Click this to save your changes and close the window.Cancel Click this cancel to close the window without saving.Apply Click this to save your changes without closing the window.

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide26Figure 7 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List WindowThe following table describes the labels in this screen.3.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityIf you want to exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility when your computer is not connected to any USB device, follow the steps below:1Click System > Exit on the Utility screen. The Utility will automatically close.Or you can close the Utlity screen first, then exit:Table 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List WindowLABEL DESCRIPTIONServer IP & Printer NameDisplays a list of print server IPs and printer names connected to this Router.Windows Printer NameDisplays a corresponding list of Windows printer names connected to this devices listed in the other list.Delete Select an printer from the list and click this to remove it.Close Click this to close the window.

Chapter 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 271Click the X on the upper-right corner of the Utility:2This will close the Utility screen to an icon at the system tray of your computer. Right-click on the Utility’s icon and click Exit.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 29CHAPTER 4Connection Wizard4.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that information.4.2 Accessing the WizardLaunch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234" (default) as the password and click Login.Note: The Wizard appears when the Router is accessed for the first time or when you reset the Router to its default factory settings.The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet.Figure 8 Welcome

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide304.3 Connect to InternetThe Router offers five Internet connection types. They are Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using. Figure 9 Detecting your Internet Connection Type If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box. Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your Internet connection is up and running.The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).Figure 10 Internet Connection Type Your Router detects the following Internet Connection type.Table 6 Internet Connection TypeCONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTIONStatic IP Select the Static IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your computer. DHCP Select the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. PPPoE Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.PPTP Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up connection, and your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.L2TP Select the L2TP (Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol) if you are connecting to another device over another network (like the Internet or VPN).

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 314.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP Choose DHCP as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next.Figure 11 Internet Connection Type: DHCP Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next, you might have selected the wrong Internet Connection type. Click Back, make sure your Internet connection is working and select the right Connection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your Internet Connection type.4.3.2 Connection Type: Static IPChoose Static IP as the Internet Connection Type if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet connection. Click Next.Figure 12 Internet Connection Type: Static IP The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Internet Connection Type: Static IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect the Static IP option.IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide324.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoEPoint-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for instance, RADIUS). One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for specific users.Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.By implementing PPPoE directly on the Router (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Router does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.Figure 13 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.Default GatewayEnter the gateway IP address in this field.Primary DNS DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it. The Router uses a system DNS server (in the order you specify here) to resolve domain names for DDNS and the time server.Enter the primary DNS server's IP address in the fields provided.Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server's IP address in the fields provided.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 7 Internet Connection Type: Static IP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 33The following table describes the labels in this screen.4.3.4 Connection Type: PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables transfers of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks.PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.Refer to the appendix for more information on PPTP.The Router supports one PPTP server connection at any given time.Figure 14 Internet Connection Type: PPTP Table 8 Internet Connection Type: PPPoELABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.Dynamic IP Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.IP Address Type the name of your service provider.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the user name above.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue.

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide34The following table describes the fields in this screen4.3.5 Connection Type: L2TPThe Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link layer) to tunnel network traffic between two peer devices over another network (like the Internet).Figure 15 Internet Connection Type: L2TP The following table describes the fields in this screenTable 9 Internet Connection Type: PPTPLABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect PPTP from the drop-down list box. To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Name and Password fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.Dynamic IP Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.PPTP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.PPTP Subnet MaskType the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).PPTP Gateway IP AddressType the gateway IP address of the PPTP server.PPTP Server IP AddressType the server IP address of the PPTP server.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 10 Internet Connection Type: L2TPLABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect L2TP from the drop-down list box. Dynamic IP Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 35The Router connects to the Internet.Figure 16 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it proceeds to the next step. If you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.L2TP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.L2TP Subnet MaskType the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).L2TP Gateway IP AddressType the gateway IP address of the L2TP server.L2TP Server IP AddressType the server IP address of the L2TP server.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 10 Internet Connection Type: L2TP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide364.4 Router PasswordChange the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to confirm. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Security screen.Figure 17 Router Password 4.5 Wireless SecurityConfigure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on your Router in the following screen. The fields that show up depend on the kind of security you select.4.5.1 Wireless Security: No SecurityChoose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your wireless network.Figure 18 Wireless Security: No Security

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 37The following table describes the labels in this screen.4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKChoose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless Security screen to set up a password for your wireless network.Figure 19 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 Wireless Security: No SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the Router, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Security mode Select a Security level from the drop-down list box. Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any wireless security on your Router, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 12 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the Router, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Security mode Select a Security level from the drop-down list box.Choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK respectively.Wireless passwordType from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.Verify Password Retype the password to confirm.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.

Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide38Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website. Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the Router’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the Router off, wait for a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the User’s Guide for more suggestions.Figure 20 CongratulationsYou can also click ZyGO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your Router.You have successfully set up your Router to operate on your network and access the Internet. You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your Router and access the Internet.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 12 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 39CHAPTER 5Introducing the Web Configurator5.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to access the Router Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens.The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the Router via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions or Safari 2.0 or later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.• JavaScript (enabled by default).• Java permissions (enabled by default).Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 27 on page 191) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator1Make sure your Router hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the Router (refer to the Quick Start Guide).2Launch your web browser.3Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.5.2.1 Login ScreenNote: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be redirected to the Wizard. Refer to Chapter 4 on page 29 for the Connection Wizard screens.

Chapter 5 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide40The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.Figure 21 Login screenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.5.2.2 Password ScreenYou should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 22 Change Password ScreenTable 13 Login screenLABEL DESCRIPTIONPassword Type "1234" (default) as the password. Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login.This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 5.2.3.1 on page 42.This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 5.2.3.2 on page 42 or Section 26.5 on page 183. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.

Chapter 5 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 41The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter 26 on page 181 to change this). Simply log back into the Router if this happens.5.2.3 Home ScreenIf you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout, you may be redirected to the Home screen.You can also open this screen by clicking Home ( or ) in the Easy Mode or Expert mode screens.The Home screen displays as follows.Figure 23 Home ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 14 Change Password ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONNew Password Type a new password. Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.Table 15 Home ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONGo Click this to open the Easy mode Web Configurator. Language Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in that language and click Login.

Chapter 5 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide425.2.3.1 Weather EditYou can change the temperature unit and select the location for which you want to know the weather.Click the icon to change the Weather display.Figure 24 Change WeatherThe following table describes the labels in this screen.5.2.3.2 Time/Date EditOne timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the Router is located and have the Router display and use the current time and date for its logs. Click the icon to change the Weather display.Figure 25 Change Password ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: You can also edit the timezone in Section 26.5 on page 183.(This is just an example). This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 5.2.3.1 on page 42.(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 5.2.3.2 on page 42 or Section 26.5 on page 183.Table 15 Home Screen (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 16 Change WeatherLABEL DESCRIPTIONoC or oF Choose which temperature unit you want the Router to display. Change LocationSelect the location for which you want to know the weather. If the city you want is not listed, choose one that is closest to it.Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the date and time display.Table 17 Change Password ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONChange time zoneSelect the specific country whose current time and date you want the Router to display.Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.

Chapter 5 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 435.3 Resetting the RouterIf you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the Router to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.5.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button1Make sure the power LED is on.2Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the Router.3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the Router back to its factory-default configurations.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 45CHAPTER 6Monitor6.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the Router. Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in the Summary table of the Status screen to view the bandwidth consumed, packets sent/received as well as the status of clients connected to the Router.6.2 What You Can Do•Use the Log (Section 6.3 on page 45) screen to see the logs for the activity on the Router.•Use the BW MGMT Monitor screen (Section 6.4 on page 47) to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.•Use the DHCP Table screen (Section 6.5 on page 47) to view information related to your DHCP status.•use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.6 on page 48) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on.•Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.7 on page 49) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.6.3 The Log ScreenThe Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the Router’s logs in one location.6.3.1 View LogUse the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the Router. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. Select what logs you want to see from the Display drop list. The

Chapter 6 MonitorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide46log choices depend on your settings in the Log Settings screen. Click Refresh to renew the log screen. Click Clear to delete all the logs.Figure 26 View LogYou can configure which logs to display in the View Log screen. Go to the Log Settings screen and select the logs you wish to display. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Refresh to start the screen afresh.Figure 27 Log Settings

Chapter 6 MonitorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 476.4 BW MGMT MonitorThe Bandwidth Management (BW MGMT) Monitor allows you to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.The bandwidth is measured in kilobits per second (kbps). The monitor shows what kinds of applications are running in the network, the maximum kbps that each application can use, as well as the percentage of bandwidth it is using. Figure 28 Summary: BW MGMT Monitor6.5 DHCP Table DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the Router’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured.Click the DHCP Table (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here relates to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of all network clients using the Router’s DHCP server.Figure 29 Summary: DHCP Table

Chapter 6 MonitorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide48The following table describes the labels in this screen.6.6 Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.Figure 30 Summary: Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 18 Summary: DHCP TableLABEL DESCRIPTION# This is the index number of the host computer.MAC Address This field shows the MAC address of the computer with the name in the Host Name field.Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.Expires in This field displays the time when the IP address and MAC address association ends.Refresh Click Refresh to renew the screen. Table 19 Summary: Packet StatisticsLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort This is the Router’s port type.Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays Down when the line is disconnected.For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and Down when the WLAN is disabled.TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port.

Chapter 6 MonitorNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 496.7 WLAN Station Status Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.Figure 31 Summary: Wireless Association ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.Tx B/s This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port.Rx B/s This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port.Up Time This is the total time the Router has been for each session.System Up TimeThis is the total time the Router has been on.Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll Interval(s) field.Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.Table 19 Summary: Packet Statistics (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 20 Summary: Wireless Association ListLABEL DESCRIPTION# This is the index number of an associated wireless station. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.Association TimeThis field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the Router’s WLAN network.Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 51CHAPTER 7Router Modes7.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the different modes available on your Router. First, the term “mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.•Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing Router features. •Device mode. This is the operating mode of your Router, or simply how the Router is being used in the network. 7.1.1 Web Configurator ModesThis refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:•Easy. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 8 on page 53 for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use the device.•Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the Router. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 5 on page 39 through Chapter 26 on page 181 discusses the screens in this mode.7.1.2 Device ModesThis refers to the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a:•Router. This is the default device mode of the Router. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 9.3 on page 65 to view the Status screen in this mode.•Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the Router wirelessly. Go to Section 10.4 on page 74 view the Status screen in this mode.•WISP mode. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 11.4 on page 80 to view the Status screen in this mode.For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your Router, refer to Section 26.10 on page 189.The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert mode only. Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.

Chapter 7 Router ModesNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide52When changing to another mode, the IP address of the Router changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the Router can be interrupted. In WISP mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect.

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 53CHAPTER 8Easy Mode8.1 OverviewThe Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the Router in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators.When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.Figure 32 Easy Mode: Network Map Network MapControl PanelGo toStatusScreenNavigation Panel

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide54Click Status to open the following screen screen.Figure 33 Easy Mode: Status Screen8.2 What You Can DoYou can do the following in this mode:•Use this Navigation Panel (Section 8.4 on page 55) to opt out of the Easy mode.•Use the Network Map screen (Section 8.5 on page 55) to check if your Router can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet.•Use the Control Panel (Section 8.6 on page 56) to configure and enable Router features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on.•Use the Status Screen screen (Section 8.7 on page 63) to view read-only information about the Router, including the WAN IP, MAC Address of the Router and the firmware version.8.3 What You Need to KnowBetween the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 8.6 on page 56) 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.•WISP Mode: The available features for this mode are Game Console, Content Filter, Bandwidth MGMT, and Firewall. Control PanelStatus ScreenGo toNetworkMapScreenNavigation Panel

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 558.4 Navigation PanelUse this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.Figure 34 Control PanelThe following table describes the labels in this screen.8.5 Network MapNote: The Network MAP is viewable by Windows XP (need to install patch), Windows Vista and Windows 7 users only. For Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users, you can see the network devices connected to the Router by downloading the LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) patch from the Microsoft Website.Note: Don’t worry if the Network Map does not display in your web browser. This feature may not be supported by your system. You can still configure the Control Panel (Section 8.6 on page 56) in the Easy Mode and the Router features that you want to use in the Expert Mode.When you log into the Network Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.Figure 35 Network Map Table 21 Control PanelITEM DESCRIPTIONHome Click this to go to the Login page. Expert Mode Click this to change to Expert mode and customize features of the Router.Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide56The line connecting the Router to the gateway becomes green when the Router is able to ping the gateway. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the Router does not get a response from the gateway. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the Internet.You can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device) connected to the Router, including those connecting wirelessly. Right-click on the Router icon to refresh the network map and go to the Wizard. Right click on the other icons to view information about the device.8.6 Control PanelThe features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel.Figure 36 Control PanelSwitch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light flashes. If it is turned off, the red light flashes. Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 22 Control PanelITEM DESCRIPTIONGame Engine Switch ON to maximize bandwidth for gaming traffic in your network. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 8.6.1 on page 57 to see this screen.Power Saving Click this to schedule the wireless feature of the Router. Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the Router. Switch ON to apply wireless scheduling. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 8.6.2 on page 57 to see this screen.Content Filter Click this to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open. Switch ON to apply website filtering. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 8.6.3 on page 59 to see this screen.Bandwidth MGMTClick this to edit bandwidth management for predefined applications. Switch ON to have the Router management bandwidth for uplink and downlink traffic according to an application or service. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 8.6.4 on page 59 to see this screen.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 578.6.1 Game EngineWhen this feature is enabled, the Router maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that it forwards out through an interface.Figure 37 Game EngineNote: When this is switched on, the Game Console tab in the Bandwidth MGMT screen is automatically positioned on top. Turn this off if your network is not using gaming.Click OK to close this screen.8.6.2 Power SavingUse this screen to set the day of the week and time of the day when your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. Firewall Switch ON to ensure that your network is protected from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 8.6.5 on page 60 to see this screen.Wireless SecurityClick this to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your Router. Refer to Section 8.6.6 on page 60 to see this screen.Table 22 Control Panel (continued)ITEM DESCRIPTION

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide58Disabling the wireless capability lowers the energy consumption of the of the Router. Figure 38 Power Saving The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 23 Power Saving LABEL DESCRIPTIONWLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off (depending on what you selected in the WLAN Status field). This field works in conjunction with the Day and Except for the following times fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the Except for the following times field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. In this time format, midnight is 00:00 and progresses up to 24:00. For example, 6:00 PM is 18:00.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 598.6.3 Content FilterUse this screen to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open.Figure 39 Content Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen.8.6.4 Bandwidth MGMTUse this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for bandwidth allocation. Table 24 Content FilterLABEL DESCRIPTIONAdd Click Add after you have typed a keyword. Repeat this procedure to add other keywords. Up to 64 keywords are allowed.Note: The Router does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords. When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get a message telling you that the content filter is blocking this request.Delete Highlight a keyword in the text box and click Delete to remove it. The keyword disappears from the text box after you click Apply.Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide60The Router uses bandwidth management for incoming and outgoing traffic. Rank the services and applications by dragging them accordingly from High to Low and click Apply. Click Cancel to close the screen.Figure 40 Bandwidth MGNT8.6.5 FirewallEnable this feature to protect the network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The Router blocks repetitive pings from the WAN that can otherwise cause systems to slow down or hang.Figure 41 FirewallClick OK to close this screen.8.6.6 Wireless SecurityUse this screen to configure security for your the Wireless LAN. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen.Use your mouseto drag the itemsaccording to howyou want toprioritze them.Left-click andslide up or down.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 61Note: You can enable the Wireless function of your Router by first turning on the switch in the back panel.Figure 42 Wireless SecurityThe following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.Table 25 Wireless SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Network Name (SSID)(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN. Security mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. Select No Security to allow any client to connect to this network without authentication.Wireless passwordThis field appears when you choose wither WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK as the security mode.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Verify password Type the password again to confirm.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen.WPS Click this to configure the WPS screen.You can transfer the wireless settings configured here (Wireless Security screen) to another wireless device that supports WPS.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide628.6.7 WPSUse this screen to add a wireless station to the network using WPS. Click WPS in the Wireless Security to open the following screen.Figure 43 Wireless Security: WPS The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 26 Wireless Security: WPSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SecurityClick this to go back to the Wireless Security screen.WPS Create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. The Router scans for a WPS-enabled device within the range and performs wireless security information synchronization. Note: After you click the WPS button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.Register Create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the Router’s interface and pushing this button.Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Register to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.Exit Click Exit to close this screen.

Chapter 8 Easy ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 638.7 Status Screen in Easy ModeIn the Network Map screen, click Status to view read-only information about the Router.Figure 44 Status Screen in Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 27 Status Screen in Easy ModeITEM DESCRIPTIONName This is the name of the Router in the network. You can change this in the Maintenance > General screen in Section 26.3 on page 181.Time This is the current system date and time.The date is in YYYY:MM:DD (Year-Month-Day) format. The time is in HH:MM:SS (Hour:Minutes:Seconds) format.WAN IP This is the IP address of the WAN port.MAC Address This is the MAC address of the Router.Firmware VersionThis shows the firmware version of the Router. The firmware version format shows the trunk version, model code and release number.Wireless Network NameThis shows the SSID of the wireless network. You can configure this in the Wireless Security screen (Section 8.6.6 on page 60; Section 13.3.1.1 on page 104).Security This shows the wireless security used by the Router.

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 64CHAPTER 9Router Mode9.1 OverviewThe Router is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the Router connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to the Internet.Figure 45 Router NetworkNote: The Status screen is shown after changing to the Expert mode of the Web Configurator. It varies depending on the device mode of your Router.9.2 What You Can DoUse the Status screen (Section 9.3 on page 65) to view read-only information about your Router.ModemRouter

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 659.3 Status ScreenClick to open the status screen. Figure 46 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.Table 28 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTIONClick this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. See Chapter 8 on page 53.Click this to go to the Home page. See Chapter 6 on page 45.Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics.

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide66The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device mode you select. Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Table 28 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode (continued)ICON DESCRIPTIONTable 29 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTIONLogout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.Device InformationHost Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router is set - Router Mode.WAN Information- MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.- IP Address This shows the WAN port’s IP address.- IP Subnet Mask This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.- Default Gateway This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.- DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or Server.LAN Information- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.- DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server or None.WLAN Information- WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF.- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN. - Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.- Operating Channel This shows the channel number which the Router is currently using over the wireless LAN. - Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 67- WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.System Up Time This is the total time the Router has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your Router’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.)- Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. System Setting- Firewall This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.- Bandwidth Management This shows whether the bandwidth management is enabled or not.- UPnP This shows whether UPnP is enabled or not.- Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.Interface StatusInterface This displays the Router port types. The port types are: WAN, LAN and WLAN.Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.SummaryBW MGMT Monitor Click Details... to go to the Monitor > BW MGMT Monitor screen (Section 6.4 on page 47). Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.DHCP Table Click Details... to go to the Monitor > DHCP Table screen (Section 6.5 on page 47). Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.6 on page 48). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.7 on page 49). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.Table 29 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide689.3.1 Navigation PanelUse the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure Router features. Figure 47 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus.Table 30 Navigation Panel: Router ModeLINK TAB FUNCTIONStatus This screen shows the Router’s general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.MONITORLog Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your Router.BW MGMT Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.DHCP Table Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN Station StatusUse this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.CONFIGURATIONNetwork

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 69Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the Router to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the Router.Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.QoS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of individual services.WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.WDS Use this screen to set up Wireless Distribution System (WDS) on your Router. WAN Internet ConnectionThis screen allows you to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address. Advanced Use this screen to configure other advanced properties.IGMP SnoopingUse this screen to enable IGMP snooping if you have LAN users that subscribe to multicast services.LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.IP Alias Use this screen to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.DHCP Server General Use this screen to enable the Router’s DHCP server.Advanced Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have DNS servers assigned by the DHCP server.NAT General Use this screen to enable NAT.Application Use this screen to configure servers behind the Router.Advanced Use this screen to change your Router’s port triggering settings.DDNS General Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.Static Route IP Static RouteUse this screen to configure IP static routes.RIP Use this screen to enable RIPv1 or RIPv2, which are LAN broadcast protocols.SecurityFirewall General Use this screen to activate/deactivate the firewall.Services This screen shows a summary of the firewall rules, and allows you to edit/add a firewall rule.Content Filter Use this screen to block certain web features and sites containing certain keywords in the URL.ManagementBandwidth Management General Use this screen to enable bandwidth management.Advanced Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule.Monitor Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.Remote Management WWW Use this screen to be able to access the Router from the LAN, WAN or both.UPnP General Use this screen to enable UPnP on the Router. Table 30 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION

Chapter 9 Router ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide70MAINTENANCEGeneral Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names.Password Password SetupUse this screen to change the password of your Router. Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your Router’s time and date.Remote Management WWW Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the Router.Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to your Router.Backup/Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your Router. Reset/Restart Restart This screen allows you to reboot the Router without turning the power off.Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a Router or a Access Point.Table 30 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 71CHAPTER 10Access Point Mode10.1 OverviewUse your Router as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode your Router bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.Figure 48 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router mode are not available in Access Point mode, such as bandwidth management and firewall.Note: See Chapter 12 on page 89 for an example of setting up a wireless network in Access Point mode. 10.2 What You Can Do•Use the Status screen (Section 10.4 on page 74) to view read-only information about your Router.•Use the LAN screen (Section 10.5 on page 76) to set the IP address for your Router acting as an access point.10.3 What You Need to KnowSee Chapter 12 on page 89 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the Router as an access point.Router

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide7210.3.1 Setting your Router to AP Mode1Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this.2To use your Router as an access point, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point mode. Figure 49 Changing to Access Point modeNote: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon as you do, your Router is already in Access Point mode.3When you select Access Point Mode, the following pop-up message window appears.Figure 50 Pop up for Access Point mode Click OK. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Access Point mode is successful.10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point ModeLog in to the Web Configurator in Access Point mode, do the following:1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the Router. 2The default IP address of the Router is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.3Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 221 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 734After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. Refer to page 53 for the Easy mode screens. Change to Expert mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance SettingsThe configuration of wireless, bandwidth management and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode.•See Chapter 13 on page 103 for information on the configuring your wireless network.•See Chapter 23 on page 163 for information on configuring your Bandwidth Management screen. •See Chapter 26 on page 181 to Chapter 26 on page 181 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide7410.4 AP Mode Status ScreenClick to open the Status screen. Figure 51 Status Screen: Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Table 31 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL DESCRIPTIONLogout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.Device InformationHost Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router is set - Access Point Mode.LAN Information- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.- DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server, Client or None.WLAN Information

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 75- WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF.- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN. - Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.- Operating Channel This shows the channel number which the Router is currently using over the wireless LAN. - Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.- WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.System Up Time This is the total time the Router has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your Router’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.- Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. System Setting- Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.Interface StatusInterface This displays the Router port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.SummaryPacket Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.6 on page 48). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.7 on page 49). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.Table 31 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide7610.4.0.1 Navigation PanelUse the menu in the navigation panel to configure Router features in Access Point mode.The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.Figure 52 Menu: Access Point Mode Refer to Table 30 on page 68 for descriptions of the labels shown in the Navigation panel.10.5 LAN ScreenUse this section to configure your LAN settings while in Access Point mode. Click Network > LAN to see the screen below.Note: If you change the IP address of the Router in the screen below, you will need to log into the Router again using the new IP address.Figure 53 Network > LAN > IP The table below describes the labels in the screen.

Chapter 10 Access Point ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 77Table 32 Network > LAN > IP LABEL DESCRIPTIONGet from DHCP ServerClick this to deploy the Router as an access point in the network. When you enable this, the Router gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP server (for example, your ISP). Users connected to the Router can now access the network (i.e., the Internet if the IP address is given by the ISP).The Web Configurator may no longer be accessible unless you know the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the Router. You need to reset the Router to be able to access the Web Configurator again (see Section 26.7 on page 186 for details on how to reset the Router).Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your Router in the field below.Use Defined LAN IP AddressClick this if you want to specify the IP address of your Router. Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to access the network or the Internet.IP Address Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. The default setting is 192.168.1.2. If you change the IP address you will have to log in again with the new IP address. IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.Gateway IP AddressEnter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this field.DNS AssignmentFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerSelect From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the Router.Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 78CHAPTER 11WISP Mode11.1 OverviewYour Router can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have an access point or router in your network.In the example below, one Router (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an access point (B). The wireless client has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The Router wirelessly connects to the available access point (B). Figure 54 Wireless Client ModeAfter the Router and the access point connect, the Router acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. The clients of the Router can now surf the Internet. 11.2 What You Can Do•Use the Status screen (Section 11.4 on page 80) to view read-only information about your Router.•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 15 on page 133) to set the IP address for your Router acting as an access point.•Use the Wireless LAN screen (Section 11.5 on page 82) to associate your Router (acting as a wireless client) with an existing access point.11.3 What You Need to KnowWith the exception of the LAN screen, the Monitor, Configuration and Maintainance screens in WISP mode are similar to the ones in Router Mode. See Chapter 13 on page 103 through Chapter 26 on page 189 of this User’s Guide.built-infirewallAccessPointWISP

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 7911.3.1 Setting your Router to WISP Mode1Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this.2To set your Router to AP Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select WISP Mode. Figure 55 Changing to WISP modeNote: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes.As soon as you do, your Router is already in WISP mode.3When you select WISP Mode, the following pop-up message window appears.Figure 56 Pop up window for WISP mode Click OK. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to WISP mode is successful.11.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP ModeTo login to Web Configurator in WISP mode, do the following:1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the Router. 2The default IP address of the Router is “192.168.1.1”. If you did not change this, you can use the same IP address in WISP mode. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “192.168.1.1” as the web address in your web browser. If you changed the IP address of your Router while in Router Mode, use this IP address in WISP mode. The WISP mode IP address is always the same as the Router mode IP adderss.

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide80Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. Refer to Section on page 53 for the Easy mode screens. Click Expert mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.11.4 WISP Mode Status ScreenClick to open the status screen. Figure 57 Status: WISP Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Table 33 Status Screen: WISP Mode LABEL DESCRIPTIONLogout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.Device InformationHost Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router is set - WISP Mode.WAN Information

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 81- MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.- IP Address This shows the WAN port’s IP address.- IP Subnet Mask This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.- Default Gateway This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.- DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or Server.LAN Information- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.- DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server or None.WLAN Information- WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 7.1.2 on page 51) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF.- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN. - Connect Status This shows whether or not the Router has successfully associated with an access point - Connected or Disassociated.- Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.System Up Time This is the total time the Router has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your Router’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.- Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. System Setting- Firewall This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.- Bandwidth Management This shows whether the bandwidth management is enabled or not.- UPnP This shows whether UPnP is enabled or not.- Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.Interface StatusInterface This displays the Router port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.Table 33 Status Screen: WISP Mode (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide8211.5 Wireless LAN General ScreenUse this screen to configure the wireless LAN settings of your Router. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > General to open the following screen.Figure 58 WISP Mode: LAN > General ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.SummaryBW MGMT Monitor Click Details... to go to the Monitor > BW MGMT Monitor screen (Section 6.4 on page 47). Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.DHCP Table Click Details... to go to the Monitor > DHCP Table screen (Section 6.5 on page 47). Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.6 on page 48). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.Table 33 Status Screen: WISP Mode (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 34 WISP Mode: LAN > General ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SetupNetwork Name (SSID)Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.SecuritySecurity Mode Select the security mode of the access point to which you want to connect.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 8311.5.0.1 No SecurityUse this screen if the access point to which you want to connect does not use encryption.Figure 59 No Security (WISP)The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 35 No Security (WISP)LABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SetupNetwork Name (SSID)Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.SecuritySecurity Mode Select No Security in this field.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide8411.5.1 Static WEPUse this screen if the access point to which you want to connect to uses WEP security mode.Figure 60 WEP (WISP)The following table describes the labels in this screen..Table 36 WEP (WISP)LABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SetupNetwork Name (SSID)Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.SecuritySecurity Mode Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the Router into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.WEP Encryption Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP.This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.Authentication MethodSelect Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the Router occurs. Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication. ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 8511.5.2 WPA(2)-PSKUse this screen if the access point to which you want to connect uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode.Figure 61 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (WISP)The following table describes the labels in this screen. .Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the Router and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").If you chose 128-bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F"). You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The default key is key 1.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 36 WEP (WISP) (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 37 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (WISP)LABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SetupNetwork Name (SSID)Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.SecurityEncryption Type Select the type of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to connect. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.Type the pre-shared key employed by the access point to which you want to connect. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 11 WISP ModeNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide8611.5.3 Advance ScreenUse this screen to enable the power saving mode of your Router. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN to open the following screen.Figure 62 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Advance Screen (WISP)The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 38 Configuration > Wireless LAN > Advance Screen (WISP)LABEL DESCRIPTIONPower Saving ModeSelect CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) if you do not want your Router to go to “sleep” when no wireless activity is detected in the Wireless LAN. Select Power Saving Mode if you want the Router to go to sleep when no wireless connection is needed for a period of time. This means the Router consumes less electrical power.RTS Threshold This is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent in a wireless network before the AP fragments the packet into smaller data frames.Fragment ThresholdThis value controls how often wireless clients must get permission to send information to the AP. The lower the value, the more often the wireless clients must get permission. If this value is greater than the fragmentation threshold value, then wireless clients never have to get permission to send information to the AP.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 89CHAPTER 12Tutorials12.1 OverviewThis chapter provides tutorials for your Router as follows:•Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point•Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS•Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)•Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility•Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer12.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access PointThis section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly.Figure 64 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet12.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPSThis section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the Router as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card).There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do both.

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide90•Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 12.3.1 on page 90.This is the easier method.•PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the Router’s interface. See Section 12.3.2 on page 91. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.12.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)1Make sure that your Router is turned on and that it is within range of your computer. 2Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in your notebook.3In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or WPS button)4Log into Router’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button button in the Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen. Note: Your Router has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or the other.Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one. The Router sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely.

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 91The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both Router and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).Figure 65 Example WPS Process: PBC Method12.3.2 PIN ConfigurationWhen you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both Router’s configuration interface and the client’s utilities.1Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method to get a PIN number.2Enter the PIN number to the PIN field in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen on the Router.3Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the Router’s WPS Station screen within two minutes.The Router authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely. Wireless Client NBG-419N v2SECURITY INFOCOMMUNICATIONWITHIN 2 MINUTES

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide92The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on Router and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Figure 66 Example WPS Process: PIN MethodAuthentication by PINSECURITY INFOWITHIN 2 MINUTESWireless ClientNBG-419N v2COMMUNICATION

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 9312.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your Router.Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your Router.The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 5.2 on page 39).1Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator.2Make sure the Enable Wireless LAN check box is selected.3Enter SSID_Example3 as the SSID and select a channel.4Set security mode to WPA-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.Figure 67 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > GeneralSSID SSID_Example3Channel 6Security WPA-PSK(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide945Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.Figure 68 Tutorial: Checking Wireless Settings12.4.1 Configure Your NotebookNote: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.1The Router supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.2Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a “utility” that you install on your computer. See your wireless adapter’s User’s Guide for information on how to do that.3After you’ve installed the utility, open it. If you cannot see your utility’s icon on your screen, go to Start > Programs and click on your utility in the list of programs that appears. The utility displays a list of APs within range, as shown in the example screen below.4Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.Figure 69 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 955Select WPA-PSK and type the security key in the following screen. Click Next.Figure 70 Security Settings 6The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue.Figure 71 Confirm Save7Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If your wireless connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide.Figure 72 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured.

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide9612.5 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityThis tutorial shows you how to connect to a USB device over your Router network by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. 1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on the computer to which you want to connect the USB device. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on the installation.2Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports of the Router.3Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on your computer. The name of the USB device automatically shows in the Utility screen. 4Click on the USB device’s name. Then click Connect. 5The device mounts on your system.12.5.1 Multiple Connections to the USB DeviceThe Utility supports one connection to the Router’s USB device at a time. If more than one computer want to connect to the USB device, follow the steps below:

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 971After the first computer (A) finishes using the USB device, click Disconnect on the Utilty to unmount it.2Click Connect on the Utility of the second computer (B) to mount the USB device on B. 3If A does not disconnect from the USB device, B cannot use it. B can click the Request to Connect button to request A to disconnect. B will see the following message on its Utility:4A will receive the following message on its Utility screen. 5A should click Accept to disconnect to the USB device.6After A is disconnected from USB device, B will see the following message on its Utility. Now B can access the USB device. Note: If your computer is connected to a USB device, you must disconnect it and use Exit to close the Utility. If you use the X on the Utility screen, it only closes the Utility window. The Utility is still connected. Do not exit the Utility until the USB device is disconnected via the Utility or until you receive a request to disconnect. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on how to exit the Utility.

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide9812.6 Automatically Connecting to a USB PrinterYour computer can connect to a shared USB printer by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. This tutorial shows you how to set your computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer over your Router network each time you log into your computer. 1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to your computer. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on the installation.2Connect a USB printer to one of the USB ports of the Router. 3Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on your computer. The name of the USB printer automatically shows in the Utility screen. 4Click on the printer name. Then click Connect. Your computer will search for the printer driver. You may be prompted to install the driver. Follow the driver’s installation steps to finish installing. 5Click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the menu.

Chapter 12 TutorialsNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 996Select the USB printer you want to connect to and click Apply. 7Now your computer can automatically connect to this shared USB printer over your Router network each time you log into your computer. The printer will be automatically added to your printer list.8The Utility supports one connection to the Router’s USB device at a time. If more than one computer is using the printer and are all auto-connected to the USB device, the second computer automatically starts printing after the first computer finishes its printing task.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 103CHAPTER 13Wireless LAN13.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your Router. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.Figure 73 Example of a Wireless NetworkThe wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your Router is the AP.13.2 What You Can Do•Use the General screen (Section 13.4 on page 106) to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.•Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 13.5 on page 110) to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the Router.ABRouter

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide104•Use the Advanced screen (Section 13.6 on page 111) to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold.•Use the QoS screen (Section 13.7 on page 113) to set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on.•Use the WPS screen (Section 13.8 on page 114) to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually.•Use the WPS Station screen (Section 13.9 on page 115) to add a wireless station using WPS. •Use the Scheduling screen (Section 13.10 on page 116) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off.•Use the WDS screen (Section 13.11 on page 117) to configure Wireless Distribution System on your Router.13.3 What You Should KnowEvery wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information.• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.13.3.1 Wireless Security OverviewThe following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless network.13.3.1.1 SSIDNormally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide the SSID instead, in which case the AP does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should change the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess.This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network.13.3.1.2 MAC Address FilterEvery wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters2; for example, 00A0C5000002 or 1. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 10500:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s Guide or other documentation.You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.13.3.1.3 EncryptionWireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message.The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication. Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Therefore, you should set up WEP in the wireless network.Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK or stronger encryption. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.When you select WPA2-PSK in your Router, you can also select an option (WPA Compatible) to support WPA as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the WPA Compatible option in the Router.Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key.13.3.1.4 WPSWiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 12.3 on page 89. Table 40 Types of Encryption for Each Type of AuthenticationNO AUTHENTICATIONWeakest No SecurityWEPWPA-PSKStrongest WPA2-PSK

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide10613.3.1.5 WDSWireless Distribution System or WDS security is used between bridged APs. It is independent of the security between the wired networks and their respective APs. If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between APs is not encrypted. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the same pre-shared key.13.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.Note: If you are configuring the Router from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the Router’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the Router’s new settings.Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.Figure 74 Network > Wireless LAN > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.Table 41 Network > Wireless LAN > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless SetupWireless LAN This is turned on by default. You can turn the wireless LAN on or off using the switch at the rear panel of the Router. The current wireless state is reflected in this field.Network Name(SSID)(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the Router must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN. Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 107See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen. 13.4.1 No SecuritySelect No Security to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any data encryption.Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your Router, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.Figure 75 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No SecurityChannel SelectionSet the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in.Refer to the Connection Wizard chapter for more information on channels. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled.Operating Channel This displays the channel the Router is currently using.SecuritySecurity Mode Select WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as the Router. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See 13.4.2 and 13.4.3 sections. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.Note: If you enable the WPS function, only No Security, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK are available in this field.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 41 Network > Wireless LAN > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide108The following table describes the labels in this screen.Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.13.4.2 WEP EncryptionWEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.Your Router allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can be enabled at any one time.In order to configure and enable WEP encryption, click Network > Wireless LAN to display the General screen. Select Static WEP from the Security Mode list.Figure 76 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEPTable 42 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 109The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.Table 43 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEPLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the Router into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.WEP Encryption Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP.This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.Authentication MethodSelect Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the Router occurs. Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication. ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key. Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the Router and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").If you chose 128-bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F"). You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide11013.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKClick Network > Wireless LAN to display the General screen. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.Figure 77 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.13.5 MAC FilterThe MAC filter screen allows you to configure the Router to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the Router (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six Table 44 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.WPA-PSK CompatibleThis field appears when you choose WPA-PSK2 as the Security Mode.Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your Router.Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Group Key Update TimerThe Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 111pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen.To change your Router’s MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.Figure 78 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC FilterThe following table describes the labels in this menu.13.6 Wireless LAN Advanced ScreenUse this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS ThresholdTable 45 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC FilterLABEL DESCRIPTIONAccess PolicyPolicy Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Address table. Select Allow to permit access to the Router, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the Router. Select Reject to block access to the Router, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the Router Add a station Mac AddressEnter the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the Router in these address fields. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc. Click Add.MAC Filter SummaryDelete Click the delete icon to remove the MAC address from the list.MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the Router.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide112Click Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 79 Network > Wireless LAN > AdvancedThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 46 Network > Wireless LAN > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONRTS/CTS ThresholdData with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. Fragmentation ThresholdThe threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Enter an even number.Enable Intra-BSS TrafficA Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.Output Power Set the output power of the Router in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the Router to reduce interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100%, 90%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 10% or Minimum. See the product specifications for more information on your Router’s output power.Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed mode to allow IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.Select 802.11b only to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.Select 802.11g only to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.Select 802.11n only to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.Select 11b/g/n mixed mode to allow IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 11313.7 Quality of Service (QoS) ScreenThe QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS. The following screen appears.Figure 80 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. HT (High Throughput) Physical Mode - Use the fields below to configure the 802.11 wireless environment of your Router. Operating ModeChoose this according to the wireless mode(s) used in your network.Mixed Mode - Select this if the wireless clients in your network use different wireless modes (for example, IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.1n modes)Green Mode - Select this if the wireless clients in your network uses only one type of wireless mode (for example, IEEEE 802.11 n only)Channel BandwidthSelect the channel bandwidth you want to use for your wireless network.It is recommended that you select 20/40 (20/40 MHz). Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your neighborhood.Guard Interval Select Auto to increase data throughput. However, this may make data transfer more prone to errors.Select Long to prioritize data integrity. This may be because your wireless network is busy and congested or the Router is located in an environment prone to radio interference.Extension ChannelThis is set to Auto by default. If you select 20/40 as your Channel Bandwidth, the extension channel enables the Router to get higher data throughput. This also lowers radio interference and traffic.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 46 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 47 Network > Wireless LAN > QoSLABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable WMM QoSCheck this to have the Router automatically give a service a priority level according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them run more smoothly.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide11413.8 WPS ScreenUse this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > WPS tab.Figure 81 Network > Wireless LAN > WPSThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 48 Network > Wireless LAN > WPSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWPS SetupEnable WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature.PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a new PIN number.StatusStatus This displays Configured when the Router has connected to a wireless network using WPS or when Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen.This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the Router or you click Release_Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.Release ConfigurationThis button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured.Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the Router.802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the Router.SSID This is the name of the wireless network.Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 11513.9 WPS Station ScreenUse this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station tab.Note: Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.Figure 82 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS StationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 49 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS StationLABEL DESCRIPTIONPush Button Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations’s wireless settings. See Section 12.3.1 on page 90.Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security information synchronization. Or input station’s PIN numberUse this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s wireless settings. See Section 12.3.2 on page 91.Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Start to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide11613.10 Scheduling ScreenUse this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling tab.Figure 83 Network > Wireless LAN > SchedulingThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 50 Network > Wireless LAN > SchedulingLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless LAN SchedulingEnable Wireless LAN SchedulingSelect this to enable Wireless LAN scheduling.SchedulingWLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works in conjunction with the Day and Except for the following times fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the Except for the following times field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 11713.11 WDS ScreenA Wireless Distribution System is a wireless connection between two or more APs. Use this screen to set the operating mode of your Router to AP + Bridge or Bridge Only and establish wireless links with other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in bridge mode. Note: You must enable the same wireless security settings on the Router and on all wireless clients that you want to associate with it. Click Network > Wireless LAN > WDS tab. The following screen opens with the Basic Setting set to Disabled, and Security Mode set to No Security.Figure 84 Network > Wireless LAN > WDSThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 51 Network > Wireless LAN > WDSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWDS SetupBasic Settings Select the operating mode for your Router.•AP + Bridge - The Router functions as a bridge and access point simultaneously. •Bridge - The Router acts as a wireless network bridge and establishes wireless links with other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in bridge mode. The Router can establish up to five wireless links with other APs.Local MAC AddressThis is the MAC address of your Router.Phy Mode Select the Phy mode you want the Router to use. This dictates the maximum size of packets during data transmission.Remote MAC AddressThis is the MAC address of the peer device that your Router wants to make a bridge connection with.You can connect to up to 4 peer devices.Security

Chapter 13 Wireless LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide118EncrypType Select whether to use WEP, TKIP or AES encryption for your WDS connection in this field.Otherwise, select No Security.EncrypKey The Encryp key is used to encrypt data. Peers must use the same key for data transmission.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to Router.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 51 Network > Wireless LAN > WDS (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 119CHAPTER 14WAN14.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses the Router’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your Router for Internet access.A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations.Figure 85 LAN and WAN14.2 What You Can Do•Use the Internet Connection screen (Section 14.4 on page 121) to enter your ISP information and set how the computer acquires its IP, DNS and WAN MAC addresses.•Use the Advanced screen (Section 14.5 on page 130) to enable multicasting, configure Windows networking and bridge.•Use IGMP Blocking screen (Section 14.6 on page 131) to enable IGMP blocking in the LAN ports.14.3 What You Need To KnowThe information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN connection, as well as enable/disable some advanced features of your Router.Router

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide12014.3.1 Configuring Your Internet ConnectionEncapsulation MethodEncapsulation is used to include data from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. To set up a WAN connection to the Internet, you need to use the same encapsulation method used by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP offers a dial-up Internet connection using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication.WAN IP AddressThe WAN IP address is an IP address for the Router, which makes it accessible from an outside network. It is used by the Router to communicate with other devices in other networks. It can be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the Router tries to access the Internet.If your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should also assign you the subnet mask and DNS server IP address(es) (and a gateway IP address if you use the Ethernet or ENET ENCAP encapsulation method).DNS Server Address AssignmentUse Domain Name System (DNS) to map a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it. The Router can get the DNS server addresses in the following ways.1The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when you sign up. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields.2If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the Router’s WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP. WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN. Choose Factory Default to select the factory assigned default MAC Address.Otherwise, click Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be copied to configuration file. It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN Port.

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 12114.3.2 MulticastTraditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways - Unicast (1 sender - 1 recipient) or Broadcast (1 sender - everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to a group of hosts on the network - not everybody and not just 1. Figure 86 Multicast ExampleIn the multicast example above, systems A and D comprise one multicast group. In multicasting, the server only needs to send one data stream and this is delivered to systems A and D. IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The Router supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP-v1) and IGMP version 2 (IGMP-v2). At start up, the Router queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the Router periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/disabled on the Router LAN and/or WAN interfaces in the Web Configurator (LAN; WAN). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces.14.4 Internet ConnectionUse this screen to change your Router’s Internet access settings. Click WAN from the Configuration menu. The screen differs according to the encapsulation you choose.14.4.1 Ethernet EncapsulationRouter

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide122This screen displays when you select Ethernet encapsulation.Figure 87 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 52 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation You must choose the Ethernet option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP (Default)Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP Subnet Mask in this field.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.WAN DNS Assignment

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 12314.4.2 PPPoE EncapsulationThe Router supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE.For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for example Radius).One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for individuals.Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.By implementing PPPoE directly on the Router (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Router does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.First DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerSelect From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 52 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide124This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.Figure 88 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 53 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation Select PPP over Ethernet if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP.Password Type the password associated with the user name above.Retype to ConfirmType your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly. MTU Size Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) or the largest packet size per frame that your Router can receive and process.Nailed-Up ConnectionSelect Nailed-Up Connection if you do not want the connection to time out.Idle Timeout (sec)This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the router automatically disconnects from the PPPoE server.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection.

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 12514.4.3 PPTP EncapsulationPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks.PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. WAN DNS AssignmentFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS Server Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 53 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide126This screen displays when you select PPTP encapsulation.Figure 89 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 54 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessConnection TypeTo configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Name and Password fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.Retype to ConfirmType your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 127Nailed-up ConnectionSelect Nailed-Up Connection if you do not want the connection to time out.Idle Timeout This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the Router automatically disconnects from the PPTP server.PPTP Configuration Server IP AddressType the IP address of the PPTP server.Get automatically from ISP Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. IP Subnet Mask Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP Select this to get your WAN IP address from your ISP.Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. WAN DNS AssignmentFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerSelect From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 54 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide12814.4.4 L2TP EncapsulationThe Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link layer) to tunnel network traffic between two peer devices over another network (like the Internet).This screen displays when you select L2TP encapsulation.Figure 90 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: L2TP EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 55 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: L2TP EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessConnection TypeTo configure a L2TP client, you must configure the User Name and Password fields for a layer-2 connection and the L2TP parameters for an L2TP connection.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.Retype to ConfirmType your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 129L2TP Configuration Server IP AddressType the IP address of the L2TP server.Get automatically from ISP Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. IP Subnet Mask Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP Select this to get your WAN IP address from your ISP.Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address. WAN DNS AssignmentFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerSelect From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 55 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: L2TP Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide13014.5 Advanced WAN ScreenUse this screen to enable Multicast and enable Auto-bridge.Note: The categories shown in this screen are independent of each other. To change your Router’s advanced WAN settings, click Network > WAN > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 91 Network > WAN > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 56 Network > WAN > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONMulticast SetupMulticast Select IGMPv1/v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN to the LAN. Select None to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or sent to all connected network devices.Auto-Subnet SetupNone Select this option to have the Router do nothing when it gets a WAN IP address in the range of 192.168.x.y (where x and y are from zero to nine) or in the same subnet as the LAN IP address.Enable Auto-bridge modeSelect this option to have the Router switch to bridge mode automatically when the Router gets a WAN IP address in the range of 192.168.x.y (where x and y are from zero to nine) no matter what the LAN IP address is. Enable Auto-IP-Change modeSelect this option to have the Router change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 accordingly when the Router gets a dynamic WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the Router are still available in thismode.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.

Chapter 14 WANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 13114.6 IGMP Blocking ScreenUse this screen to enable IGMP blocking (snooping) if you have LAN users that subscribe to multicast services.IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data.Click Network > WAN > IGMP Blocking. The screen appears as shown.Figure 92 Network > WAN > IGMP Blocking The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 57 Network > WAN > IGMP BlockingLABEL DESCRIPTIONIGMP Block SetupEnable IGMP BlockSelect this option to have the Router use IGMP blocking (snooping). Check the LAN port/s to which IGMP snooping applies. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.

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NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 133CHAPTER 15LAN15.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. The LAN screens can help you configure a LAN DHCP server, manage IP addresses, and partition your physical network into logical networks.Figure 93 LAN ExampleThe LAN screens can help you manage IP addresses.15.2 What You Can Do•Use the IP screen (Section 15.4 on page 135) to change the IP address for your Router.•Use the IP Alias screen (Section 15.5 on page 135) to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.

Chapter 15 LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide13415.3 What You Need To KnowThe actual physical connection determines whether the Router ports are LAN or WAN ports. There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown next.Figure 94 LAN and WAN IP AddressesThe LAN parameters of the Router are preset in the factory with the following values:• IP address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)• DHCP server enabled with 32 client IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33. These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If your ISP gives you explicit DNS server address(es), read the embedded Web Configurator help regarding what fields need to be configured.15.3.1 IP Pool SetupThe Router is pre-configured with a pool of 32 IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33 to 192.168.1.64. This configuration leaves 31 IP addresses (excluding the Router itself) in the lower range (192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.32) for other server computers, for instance, servers for mail, FTP, TFTP, web, etc., that you may have.15.3.2 LAN TCP/IP The Router has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability.15.3.3 IP AliasIP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same Ethernet interface. The Router supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the Router itself as the gateway for each LAN network.

Chapter 15 LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 13515.4 LAN IP ScreenUse this screen to change the IP address for your Router. Click Network > LAN > IP.Figure 95 Network > LAN > IP The following table describes the labels in this screen.15.5 IP Alias ScreenUse this screen to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN > IP Alias.Figure 96 Network > LAN > IP Alias The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 58 Network > LAN > IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Address Type the IP address of your Router in dotted decimal notation.IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 59 Network > LAN > IP AliasLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Alias Check this to enable IP alias.IP Address Type the IP alias address of your Router in dotted decimal notation.

Chapter 15 LANNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide136IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 59 Network > LAN > IP Alias (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

NBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 137CHAPTER 16DHCP Server16.1 OverviewDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the Router’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured.16.2 What You Can Do•Use the General (Section 16.3 on page 137) screen to enable the DHCP server.•Use the Advanced (Section 16.4 on page 138) screen to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC Addresses.16.3 General ScreenUse this screen to enable the DHCP server. Click Network > DHCP Server. The following screen displays.Figure 97 Network > DHCP Server > General The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 60 Network > DHCP Server > General LABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable DHCP ServerEnable or Disable DHCP for LAN.IP Pool Starting AddressThis field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool for LAN.

Chapter 16 DHCP ServerNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide13816.4 Advanced Screen This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses. You can also use this screen to configure the DNS server information that the Router sends to the DHCP clients.To change your Router’s static DHCP settings, click Network > DHCP Server > Advanced. The following screen displays.Figure 98 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen.Pool Size This field specifies the size, or count of the IP address pool for LAN.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 60 Network > DHCP Server > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 61 Network > DHCP Server > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONLAN Static DHCP Table# This is the index number of the static IP table entry (row).MAC Address Type the MAC address (with colons) of a computer on your LAN.

Chapter 16 DHCP ServerNBG-419N v2 User’s Guide 139IP Address Type the LAN IP address of a computer on your LAN.DNS ServerDNS Servers Assigned by DHCP Server The Router passes a DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address (in the order you specify here) to the DHCP clients. The Router only passes this information to the LAN DHCP clients when you select the Enable DHCP Server check box. When you clear the Enable DHCP Server check box, DHCP service is disabled and you must have another DHCP sever on your LAN, or else the computers must have their DNS server addresses manually configured.First DNS ServerSecond DNS Server Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select DNS Relay to have the Router act as a DNS proxy. The Router's LAN IP address displays in the field to the right (read-only). The Router tells the DHCP clients on the LAN that the Router itself is the DNS server. When a computer on the LAN sends a DNS query to the Router, the Router forwards the query to the Router's system DNS server (configured in the WAN > Internet Connection screen) and relays the response back to the computer. You can only select DNS Relay for one of the three servers; if you select DNS Relay for a second or third DNS server, that choice changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 61 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION

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