ZyXEL Communications NBG318S Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual NBG 318 User s Guide

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Wireless Ethernet Adapter NBG 318 User s Guide

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www.zyxel.comNBG318SPowerline Ethernet SeriesUser’s GuideVersion 3.64/2007Edition 1
About This User's GuideNBG318S User’s Guide 3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to configure the NBG318S using the web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology.Related Documentation• Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.• Web Configurator Online HelpEmbedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary information."It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the NBG318S.• Supporting DiskRefer to the included CD for support documents.• ZyXEL Web SitePlease refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications.User Guide FeedbackHelp us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!The Technical Writing Team,ZyXEL Communications Corp.,6 Innovation Road II,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw
Document ConventionsNBG318S User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. 1Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device."Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.Syntax Conventions• The NBG-318S may be referred to as the “NBG318S”, the “device”, the “product” or the “system” in this User’s Guide.• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
Document ConventionsNBG318S User’s Guide 5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG318S icon is not an exact representation of your device.NBG318S Computer Notebook computerServer DSLAM FirewallTelephone Switch RouterModem
Safety WarningsNBG318S User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.• Do NOT store things on the device.• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s). • If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged. This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.
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Contents OverviewNBG318S User’s Guide 9Contents OverviewIntroduction ............................................................................................................................ 29Getting to Know Your NBG318S ............................................................................................... 31Wireless Tutorial ........................................................................................................................ 35Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 43Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 55Network ................................................................................................................................... 71Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 73WAN .......................................................................................................................................... 93LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 103HomePlug AV .......................................................................................................................... 109DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 115Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 119Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 129Security ................................................................................................................................. 133Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 135Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................... 141Management ......................................................................................................................... 147Static Route Screens ............................................................................................................... 149Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 153Remote Management ..............................................................................................................165Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 171Maintenance and Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 183System ..................................................................................................................................... 185Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 189Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 203Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 209Sys Op Mode ........................................................................................................................... 211Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 213Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 221
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Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide 11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3Document Conventions............................................................................................................4Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 19List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 25Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 29Chapter 1Getting to Know Your NBG318S............................................................................................311.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 311.1.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access ........................................................................... 311.1.2 Wireless LAN Application ........................................................................................... 321.1.3 HomePlug AV ............................................................................................................. 321.2 Ways to Manage the NBG318S .......................................................................................... 331.3 Good Habits for Managing the NBG318S ........................................................................... 331.4 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 33Chapter 2Wireless Tutorial..................................................................................................................... 352.1 Example Parameters ........................................................................................................... 352.2 Configuring the AP .............................................................................................................. 352.3 Configuring the Wireless Client ........................................................................................... 372.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ................................................................................... 372.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile ...................................................................................... 39Chapter 3Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................ 433.1 Web Configurator Overview ................................................................................................ 433.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 433.3 Resetting the NBG318S ......................................................................................................45
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide123.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 453.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ..................................................................................... 453.4.1 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 453.4.2 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 483.4.3 Summary: Any IP Table ............................................................................................. 503.4.4 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor ........................................................... 513.4.5 Summary: DHCP Table ........................................................................................... 513.4.6 Summary: Packet Statistics .................................................................................... 523.4.7 Summary: Wireless Station Status ......................................................................... 533.4.8 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status .................................................................. 53Chapter 4Connection Wizard ................................................................................................................. 554.1 Wizard Setup ....................................................................................................................... 554.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information ............................................................... 564.2.1 System Name ............................................................................................................. 564.2.2 Domain Name ............................................................................................................ 574.3 Connection Wizard: STEP 2: Wireless LAN ........................................................................ 574.3.1 Basic (WEP) Security ................................................................................................. 594.3.2 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security .............................................................. 604.4 Connection Wizard: STEP 3: Internet Configuration ........................................................... 604.4.1 Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................. 614.4.2 PPPoE Connection .................................................................................................... 614.4.3 PPTP Connection ....................................................................................................... 624.4.4 Your IP Address ......................................................................................................... 644.4.5 WAN IP Address Assignment .................................................................................... 644.4.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask ..................................................................................... 654.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment .............................................................................. 654.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment ......................................................... 664.4.9 WAN MAC Address .................................................................................................... 674.5 Connection Wizard: STEP 4: Bandwidth management ....................................................... 684.6 Connection Wizard Complete .............................................................................................. 68Part II: Network....................................................................................... 71Chapter 5Wireless LAN........................................................................................................................... 735.1 Wireless Network Overview ................................................................................................. 735.2 Wireless Security Overview .................................................................................................755.2.1 SSID ........................................................................................................................... 755.2.2 MAC Address Filter .................................................................................................... 75
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide 135.2.3 User Authentication .................................................................................................... 765.2.4 Encryption .................................................................................................................. 765.3 Roaming .............................................................................................................................. 775.3.1 Requirements for Roaming ........................................................................................ 785.4 Quality of Service ................................................................................................................ 785.4.1 WMM QoS ..................................................................................................................795.5 General Wireless LAN Screen ............................................................................................. 795.5.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 805.5.2 WEP Encryption ......................................................................................................... 815.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................... 835.5.4 WPA/WPA2 ................................................................................................................ 845.6 MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................ 865.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ......................................................................................... 875.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ......................................................................................... 885.8.1 Application Priority Configuration ............................................................................... 90Chapter 6WAN ......................................................................................................................................... 936.1 WAN Overview .................................................................................................................... 936.2 WAN MAC Address ............................................................................................................. 936.3 Multicast .............................................................................................................................. 936.4 Internet Connection ............................................................................................................. 946.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .............................................................................................. 946.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ................................................................................................ 966.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation .................................................................................................. 986.5 Advanced WAN Screen ..................................................................................................... 101Chapter 7LAN......................................................................................................................................... 1037.1 LAN Overview .................................................................................................................... 1037.1.1 IP Pool Setup ........................................................................................................... 1037.1.2 System DNS Servers ............................................................................................... 1037.2 LAN TCP/IP ....................................................................................................................... 1037.2.1 Factory LAN Defaults ............................................................................................... 1037.2.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask ................................................................................... 1047.2.3 Multicast ................................................................................................................... 1047.2.4 Any IP ....................................................................................................................... 1047.3 LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................... 1067.4 LAN IP Alias ...................................................................................................................... 1067.5 Advanced LAN Screen ...................................................................................................... 107Chapter 8HomePlug AV ........................................................................................................................ 109
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide148.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1098.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters ........................................................................................ 1108.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network .................................................................. 1108.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks. ................................................................. 1118.3 Configuring Your HomePlug AV Devices .......................................................................... 112Chapter 9DHCP...................................................................................................................................... 1159.1 DHCP ................................................................................................................................ 1159.2 DHCP Server General Screen ........................................................................................... 1159.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen .................................................................................... 1169.4 Client List Screen .............................................................................................................. 117Chapter 10Network Address Translation (NAT) ................................................................................... 11910.1 NAT Overview .............................................................................................................. 11910.2 Using NAT ....................................................................................................................... 11910.2.1 Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ........................................................ 11910.2.2 Configuring Servers Behind Port Forwarding Example .......................................... 12010.3 General NAT Screen ....................................................................................................... 12010.4 NAT Application Screen ................................................................................................ 12110.4.1 Game List Example ................................................................................................ 12310.5 Trigger Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................12410.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example .......................................................................... 12410.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ..................................................... 12510.6 NAT Advanced Screen .................................................................................................... 125Chapter 11Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................ 12911.1 Dynamic DNS Introduction .............................................................................................. 12911.1.1 DynDNS Wildcard .................................................................................................. 12911.2 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................... 129Part III: Security.................................................................................... 133Chapter 12Firewall................................................................................................................................... 13512.1 Introduction to ZyXEL’s Firewall .................................................................................... 13512.1.1 What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................. 13512.1.2 Stateful Inspection Firewall .................................................................................... 13512.1.3 About the NBG318S Firewall ................................................................................. 135
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide 1512.1.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 13612.2 Triangle Routes ............................................................................................................... 13612.2.1 Triangle Routes and IP Alias .................................................................................. 13612.3 General Firewall Screen ............................................................................................... 13712.4 Services Screen .............................................................................................................. 138Chapter 13Content Filtering ................................................................................................................... 14113.1 Introduction to Content Filtering ...................................................................................... 14113.2 Restrict Web Features .....................................................................................................14113.3 Days and Times ............................................................................................................... 14113.4 Filter Screen .................................................................................................................... 14113.5 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 14313.6 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ............................................................... 14413.6.1 Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking ......................................................... 14413.6.2 Full Path URL Checking ......................................................................................... 14413.6.3 File Name URL Checking ....................................................................................... 144Part IV: Management ........................................................................... 147Chapter 14Static Route Screens............................................................................................................14914.1 Static Route Overview .....................................................................................................14914.2 IP Static Route Screen ....................................................................................................14914.2.1 Static Route Setup Screen ................................................................................... 150Chapter 15Bandwidth Management....................................................................................................... 15315.1 Bandwidth Management Overview .................................................................................. 15315.2 Application-based Bandwidth Management .................................................................... 15315.3 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management .......................................................................... 15315.4 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management ................................................. 15415.5 Bandwidth Management Priorities ................................................................................... 15415.6 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services ................................................................. 15515.6.1 Services and Port Numbers ................................................................................... 15615.7 Default Bandwidth Management Classes and Priorities .................................................. 15815.8 Bandwidth Management General Configuration .............................................................. 15815.9 Bandwidth Management Advanced Configuration .......................................................... 15915.9.1 Rule Configuration with the Pre-defined Service ................................................ 16015.9.2 Rule Configuration with the User-defined Service .............................................. 16115.10 Bandwidth Management Monitor ................................................................................ 162
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide16Chapter 16Remote Management............................................................................................................ 16516.1 Remote Management Overview ...................................................................................... 16516.1.1 Remote Management Limitations .......................................................................... 16516.1.2 Remote Management and NAT ............................................................................. 16616.1.3 System Timeout ..................................................................................................... 16616.2 WWW Screen ............................................................................................................... 16616.3 Telnet ............................................................................................................................... 16616.4 Telnet Screen .................................................................................................................. 16716.5 FTP Screen ..................................................................................................................... 16816.6 DNS Screen .................................................................................................................. 168Chapter 17Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP).......................................................................................... 17117.1 Introducing Universal Plug and Play ................................................................................ 17117.1.1 How do I know if I'm using UPnP? ......................................................................... 17117.1.2 NAT Traversal ........................................................................................................ 17117.1.3 Cautions with UPnP ............................................................................................... 17117.2 UPnP and ZyXEL ............................................................................................................17217.3 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................... 17217.4 Installing UPnP in Windows Example .............................................................................. 173Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting........................................ 183Chapter 18System ................................................................................................................................... 18518.1 System Overview ............................................................................................................. 18518.2 System General Screen .................................................................................................. 18518.3 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................ 186Chapter 19Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 18919.1 View Log .......................................................................................................................... 18919.2 Log Settings ..................................................................................................................... 19019.3 Log Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 193Chapter 20Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 20320.1 Firmware Upload Screen ................................................................................................. 20320.2 Configuration Screen ....................................................................................................... 20420.2.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................. 205
Table of ContentsNBG318S User’s Guide 1720.2.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................ 20520.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................ 20620.3 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................. 206Chapter 21Configuration Mode..............................................................................................................209Chapter 22Sys Op Mode ......................................................................................................................... 21122.1 Selecting System Operation Mode .................................................................................. 211Chapter 23Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 21323.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................... 21323.2 NBG318S Access and Login ........................................................................................... 21423.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 21523.4 Resetting the NBG318S to Its Factory Defaults .............................................................. 21723.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 21723.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 21823.7 Advanced Features .........................................................................................................219Part VI: Appendices and Index ........................................................... 221Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions ..................................... 223Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions .......................................229Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting ............................................................................ 235Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ............................................................24323.7.1 Verifying Settings ................................................................................................... 258Appendix E Wireless LANs ...................................................................................................25923.7.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ......................................................................... 26823.7.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................................... 268Appendix F Services ............................................................................................................. 271Appendix G Legal Information...............................................................................................275Appendix H Customer Support..............................................................................................279Index....................................................................................................................................... 283
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List of FiguresNBG318S User’s Guide 19List of FiguresFigure 1 Secure Internet Access ............................................................................................................ 31Figure 2 WLAN Application Example ..................................................................................................... 32Figure 3 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example ......................................................................... 32Figure 4 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 33Figure 5 Network > Wireless LAN > General ......................................................................................... 36Figure 6 Network > Wireless LAN > General ......................................................................................... 36Figure 7 AP: Status: WLAN Station Status ............................................................................................. 37Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings ................................................................................................ 38Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save ..................................................................................................... 39Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ........................................................................................................... 39Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile ............................................................................................................... 40Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile ............................................................................................... 40Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security ................................................................................................. 40Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption ............................................................................................. 41Figure 15 Profile: Wireless Protocol Settings. ........................................................................................ 41Figure 16 Profile: Confirm Save ............................................................................................................. 41Figure 17 Profile: Activate ...................................................................................................................... 42Figure 18 Change Password Screen ...................................................................................................... 44Figure 19 Web Configurator Status Screen ............................................................................................ 46Figure 20 Any IP Table ........................................................................................................................... 50Figure 21 Summary: BW MGMT Monitor ............................................................................................... 51Figure 22 Summary: DHCP Table .......................................................................................................... 51Figure 23 Summary: Packet Statistics .................................................................................................... 52Figure 24 Summary: Wireless Association List ...................................................................................... 53Figure 25 Summary: My Homeplug Network. ......................................................................................... 53Figure 26 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode .......................................................................................... 55Figure 27 Select a Language ................................................................................................................. 56Figure 28 Welcome to the Connection Wizard ....................................................................................... 56Figure 29 Wizard Step 1: System Information ........................................................................................ 57Figure 30 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN ................................................................................................. 58Figure 31 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security .................................................................................... 59Figure 32 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security .................................................. 60Figure 33 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters. ............................................................................................ 61Figure 34 Wizard Step 3: Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................... 61Figure 35 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ........................................................................................ 62Figure 36 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection .......................................................................................... 63Figure 37 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address ............................................................................................. 64Figure 38 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses ............................................................. 66
List of FiguresNBG318S User’s Guide20Figure 39 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address .......................................................................................67Figure 40 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ................................................................................ 68Figure 41 Connection Wizard Save ........................................................................................................ 69Figure 42 Connection Wizard Complete ................................................................................................. 69Figure 43 Example of a Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 73Figure 44 Roaming Example .................................................................................................................. 78Figure 45 Network > Wireless LAN > General ....................................................................................... 80Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security ................................................................... 81Figure 47 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP ................................................................... 82Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................. 83Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 .................................................................. 84Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter ................................................................................... 86Figure 51 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced ....................................................................................87Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS ............................................................................................. 89Figure 53 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration ....................................... 90Figure 54 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation ........................................... 94Figure 55 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................. 97Figure 56 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation ............................................... 99Figure 57 Network > WAN > Advanced ................................................................................................ 101Figure 58 Any IP Example .................................................................................................................... 105Figure 59 Network > LAN > IP .............................................................................................................. 106Figure 60 Network > LAN > IP Alias ..................................................................................................... 107Figure 61 Network > LAN > Advanced .............................................................................................. 107Figure 62 Expand Your Network .......................................................................................................... 109Figure 63 Powerline Network Scenario ................................................................................................ 111Figure 64 Two Private Powerline Networks on One Circuit .................................................................. 112Figure 65 Network > HomePlug > Network Settings ............................................................................ 112Figure 66 Network > HomePlug > Edit ................................................................................................. 114Figure 67 Network > DHCP Server > General .................................................................................. 115Figure 68 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced .................................................................................. 116Figure 69 Network > DHCP Server > Client List ...............................................................................117Figure 70 Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example ................................................................................ 120Figure 71 Network > NAT > General .................................................................................................... 120Figure 72 Network > NAT > Application ............................................................................................... 122Figure 73 Game List Example .............................................................................................................. 124Figure 74 Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example ......................................................................... 125Figure 75 Network > NAT > Advanced ................................................................................................. 126Figure 76 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................... 130Figure 77 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem ............................................................ 137Figure 78 Security > Firewall > General l ............................................................................................. 137Figure 79 Security > Firewall > Services .............................................................................................. 139Figure 80 Security > Content Filter > Filter ........................................................................................... 142Figure 81 Security > Content Filter > Schedule .................................................................................... 143
List of FiguresNBG318S User’s Guide 21Figure 82 Example of Static Routing Topology .................................................................................... 149Figure 83 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ..................................................................... 150Figure 84 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ..................................... 151Figure 85 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ................................................................ 154Figure 86 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General .................................................................... 158Figure 87 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced ................................................................... 159Figure 88 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: Rule Configuration .................................... 161Figure 89 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration . 162Figure 90 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Monitor ....................................................................... 163Figure 91 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW ............................................................................. 166Figure 92 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network .......................................................................... 167Figure 93 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet .............................................................................. 167Figure 94 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP ................................................................................. 168Figure 95 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ................................................................................ 169Figure 96 Management > UPnP > General ..........................................................................................172Figure 97 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication .................................................. 173Figure 98 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication: Components ............................ 174Figure 99 Network Connections ........................................................................................................... 174Figure 100 Windows Optional Networking Components Wizard .......................................................... 175Figure 101 Networking Services ........................................................................................................... 175Figure 102 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 176Figure 103 Internet Connection Properties ........................................................................................... 177Figure 104 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings ........................................................... 178Figure 105 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add .................................................. 178Figure 106 System Tray Icon ............................................................................................................... 179Figure 107 Internet Connection Status ................................................................................................. 179Figure 108 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 180Figure 109 Network Connections: My Network Places ........................................................................ 181Figure 110 Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example ...................................... 181Figure 111 Maintenance > System > General ......................................................................................185Figure 112 Maintenance > System > Time Setting .............................................................................. 187Figure 113 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ........................................................................................ 189Figure 114 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ...................................................................................191Figure 115 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware ....................................................................................... 203Figure 116 Upload Warning .................................................................................................................. 204Figure 117 Network Temporarily Disconnected ................................................................................... 204Figure 118 Upload Error Message ....................................................................................................... 204Figure 119 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration ................................................................................ 205Figure 120 Configuration Restore Successful ...................................................................................... 206Figure 121 Temporarily Disconnected .................................................................................................. 206Figure 122 Configuration Restore Error ............................................................................................... 206Figure 123 Maintenance > Tools > Restart .......................................................................................... 207Figure 124 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................. 209
List of FiguresNBG318S User’s Guide22Figure 125 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ............................................................................ 211Figure 126 System Operation Mode: Ethernet WAN ............................................................................ 211Figure 127 System Operation Mode: HomePlug WAN ........................................................................ 212Figure 128 Wall-mounting Example ..................................................................................................... 227Figure 129 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw ...................................................................................... 227Figure 130 Pop-up Blocker ................................................................................................................... 229Figure 131 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 230Figure 132 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 231Figure 133 Pop-up Blocker Settings ..................................................................................................... 231Figure 134 Internet Options: Security ................................................................................................... 232Figure 135 Security Settings - Java Scripting ....................................................................................... 233Figure 136 Security Settings - Java ...................................................................................................... 233Figure 137 Java (Sun) .......................................................................................................................... 234Figure 138 Network Number and Host ID ............................................................................................ 236Figure 139 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ............................................................................ 238Figure 140 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ............................................................................... 239Figure 141 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration ...................................................................... 244Figure 142 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .......................................................... 245Figure 143 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .............................................. 246Figure 144 Windows XP: Start Menu ................................................................................................... 247Figure 145 Windows XP: Control Panel ............................................................................................... 247Figure 146 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ......................................... 248Figure 147 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ............................................................... 248Figure 148 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 249Figure 149 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................... 250Figure 150 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 251Figure 151 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu .......................................................................................... 252Figure 152 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ................................................................................................. 252Figure 153 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ............................................................................................ 253Figure 154 Macintosh OS X: Network .................................................................................................. 254Figure 155 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices .......................................................... 255Figure 156 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General .................................................................... 256Figure 157 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ................................................................ 256Figure 158 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate .......................................................... 257Figure 159 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................. 257Figure 160 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................... 257Figure 161 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ....................................................................... 258Figure 162 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card ................................................................................... 258Figure 163 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ......................................................................... 258Figure 164 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ......................................................... 259Figure 165 Basic Service Set ............................................................................................................... 260Figure 166 Infrastructure WLAN ........................................................................................................... 261Figure 167 RTS/CTS ............................................................................................................................ 262
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List of TablesNBG318S User’s Guide 25List of TablesTable 1 Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 33Table 2 Status Screen Icon Key ............................................................................................................. 46Table 3 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 47Table 4 Screens Summary ..................................................................................................................... 48Table 5 Summary: DHCP Table ............................................................................................................. 51Table 6 Summary: Packet Statistics ....................................................................................................... 52Table 7 Summary: Wireless Association List ......................................................................................... 53Table 8 Summary: My Homeplug Network ............................................................................................. 54Table 9 Wizard Step 1: System Information ........................................................................................... 57Table 10 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN .................................................................................................. 58Table 11 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security ...................................................................................... 59Table 12 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ................................................... 60Table 13 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters ............................................................................................... 61Table 14 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ......................................................................................... 62Table 15 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection ........................................................................................... 63Table 16 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address .............................................................................................. 64Table 17 Private IP Address Ranges ..................................................................................................... 64Table 18 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses .............................................................. 66Table 19 Example of Network Properties for LAN Servers with Fixed IP Addresses ............................. 67Table 20 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................67Table 21 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ................................................................................. 68Table 22 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication .............................................................. 76Table 23 WMM QoS Priorities ................................................................................................................ 79Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN > General ......................................................................................... 80Table 25 Wireless No Security ............................................................................................................... 81Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP .................................................................... 82Table 27 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................. 83Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................... 85Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter .................................................................................... 86Table 30 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced .....................................................................................87Table 31 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS .............................................................................................. 89Table 32 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration ........................................ 90Table 33 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation ............................................ 95Table 34 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation .............................................. 97Table 35 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation .............................................. 100Table 36 WAN > Advanced .................................................................................................................. 102Table 37 Network > LAN > IP ............................................................................................................... 106Table 38 Network > LAN > IP Alias ...................................................................................................... 107
List of TablesNBG318S User’s Guide26Table 39 Network > LAN > Advanced .................................................................................................. 108Table 40 Network > HomePlug > Network Settings ........................................................................... 113Table 41 Network > HomePlug > Edit ................................................................................................ 114Table 42 Network > DHCP Server > General .......................................................................................115Table 43 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced ................................................................................... 116Table 44 Network > DHCP Server > Client List .................................................................................... 118Table 45 Network > NAT > General ..................................................................................................... 121Table 46 NAT Application ..................................................................................................................... 122Table 47 Network > NAT > Advanced .................................................................................................. 126Table 48 Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................ 130Table 49 Security > Firewall > General ................................................................................................ 137Table 50 Security > Firewall > Services ............................................................................................... 139Table 51 Security > Content Filter > Filter ............................................................................................ 142Table 52 Security > Content Filter > Schedule ..................................................................................... 143Table 53 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ...................................................................... 150Table 54 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ...................................... 151Table 55 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ........................................ 154Table 56 Bandwidth Management Priorities ......................................................................................... 154Table 57 Media Bandwidth Management Setup: Services ................................................................... 155Table 58 Commonly Used Services ..................................................................................................... 156Table 59 Bandwidth Management Priority with Default Classes .......................................................... 158Table 60 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General ........................................................................ 159Table 61 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced ..................................................................... 160Table 62 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: Application Rule Configuration .................. 161Table 63 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration 162Table 64 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW ............................................................................... 166Table 65 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet ............................................................................... 167Table 66 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP .................................................................................. 168Table 67 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ................................................................................. 169Table 68 Management > UPnP > General ...........................................................................................172Table 69 Maintenance > System > General ......................................................................................... 186Table 70 Maintenance > System > Time Setting .................................................................................. 187Table 71 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ........................................................................................... 190Table 72 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ...................................................................................... 191Table 73 System Maintenance Logs .................................................................................................... 193Table 74 System Error Logs ................................................................................................................. 194Table 75 Access Control Logs .............................................................................................................. 194Table 76 TCP Reset Logs .................................................................................................................... 194Table 77 Packet Filter Logs .................................................................................................................. 195Table 78 ICMP Logs ............................................................................................................................. 195Table 79 CDR Logs .............................................................................................................................. 196Table 80 PPP Logs ............................................................................................................................... 196Table 81 UPnP Logs ............................................................................................................................ 196
List of TablesNBG318S User’s Guide 27Table 82 Content Filtering Logs ........................................................................................................... 196Table 83 Attack Logs ............................................................................................................................ 197Table 84 PKI Logs ................................................................................................................................ 198Table 85 802.1X Logs .......................................................................................................................... 199Table 86 ACL Setting Notes ................................................................................................................. 200Table 87 ICMP Notes ........................................................................................................................... 200Table 88 Syslog Logs ........................................................................................................................... 201Table 89 RFC-2408 ISAKMP Payload Types ....................................................................................... 201Table 90 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware .......................................................................................... 203Table 91 Maintenance Restore Configuration ...................................................................................... 205Table 92 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................... 209Table 93 Advanced Configuration Options ......................................................................................... 210Table 94 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ............................................................................. 212Table 95 Hardware Features ................................................................................................................ 223Table 96 Firmware Features ................................................................................................................ 224Table 97 Standards Supported ............................................................................................................. 225Table 98 Subnet Mask - Identifying Network Number .......................................................................... 236Table 99 Subnet Masks ........................................................................................................................ 237Table 100 Maximum Host Numbers ..................................................................................................... 237Table 101 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ....................................................................................... 237Table 102 Subnet 1 .............................................................................................................................. 239Table 103 Subnet 2 .............................................................................................................................. 240Table 104 Subnet 3 .............................................................................................................................. 240Table 105 Subnet 4 .............................................................................................................................. 240Table 106 Eight Subnets ...................................................................................................................... 240Table 107 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 241Table 108 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 241Table 109 IEEE 802.11g ...................................................................................................................... 263Table 110 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types .......................................................................... 266Table 111 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ..................................................................................... 269Table 112 Examples of Services .......................................................................................................... 271
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NBG318S User’s Guide 31CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318SThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG318S.1.1 OverviewThe NBG318S is the ideal secure HomePlug AV wireless firewall router for all data passing between the Internet and your local network.1.1.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access Connect a broadband modem to your NBG318S for shared Internet access protected by firewall and content filtering. You can also use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network. The Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as Voice over Internet (VoIP).Figure 1 Secure Internet Access 1.1.2 Wireless LAN ApplicationThe NBG318S Wireless LAN feature allows IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compatible wireless clients to access the Internet or the local network as well as to communicate with each other. Wireless stations can move freely anywhere in the coverage area and use resources on the wired network. The Super G function allows compatible clients to connect to the NBG318S at up to 108 Mbps.
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318SNBG318S User’s Guide32Figure 2 WLAN Application Example1.1.3 HomePlug AVConnect to other HomePlug AV compatible devices through your home electrical wiring. A HomePlug AV network is capable of up to 200Mbps data transfer without the need for network cables.Figure 3 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example 1.2 Ways to Manage the NBG318SUse any of the following methods to manage the NBG318S.• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG318S using a (supported) web browser.
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318SNBG318S User’s Guide 33• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service engineers. • FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NBG318SDo the following things regularly to make the NBG318S more secure and to manage the NBG318S 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 NBG318S to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG318S. You could simply restore your last configuration.1.4 LEDsFigure 4 Front PanelThe following table describes the LEDs.Table 1 Front Panel LEDsLED ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPOWER Green On The NBG318S is receiving power and functioning properly. Off The NBG318S is not receiving power.HomePlug Green On The NBG318S has a successful HomePlug AV connection. Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data.Off The HomePlug AV connection is not ready, or failed.
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG318SNBG318S User’s Guide34WAN Green On The NBG318S has a successful 10Mb WAN connection.Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data.Amber On The NBG318S has a successful 100Mb Ethernet connection.Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data.None Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.LAN 1-3 Green On The NBG318S has a successful 10Mb Ethernet connection. Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data.Amber On The NBG318S has a successful 100Mb Ethernet connection. Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data.Off The LAN is not connected.WLAN Green On The NBG318S is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Blinking The NBG318S is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.None Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.WPS WPS means WiFi Protected Setup. WPS automatically sets up security on your wireless network. This LED is reserved for future use.Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)LED ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
NBG318S User’s Guide 35CHAPTER 2 Wireless TutorialThis chapter gives you examples of how to set up an access point and wireless client for wireless communication using the following parameters. The wireless clients can access the Internet through an AP wirelessly.2.1 Example ParametersAn access point (AP) or wireless router is referred to as an “AP” and a computer with a wireless network card or USB/PCI adapter is referred to as a “wireless client” here.We use the M-302 utility screens as an example for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.2.2 Configuring the APFlow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your AP.1Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the AP’s web configurator.SSID SSID_Example3Channel 6Security WPA-PSK(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)802.11 mode IEEE 802.11b/g
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide36Figure 5 Network > Wireless LAN > General2Make 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.5Open 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 6 Network > Wireless LAN > General
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide 376Click the WLAN Station Status hyperlink in the AP’s Status screen. You can see if any wireless client has connected to the AP.Figure 7 AP: Status: WLAN Station Status2.3 Configuring the Wireless ClientThis section describes how to connect the wireless client to a network.2.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LANThe following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the ZyXEL utility, as in the following diagram. The wireless client is labelled C and the access point is labelled AP.There are three ways to connect the client to an access point.• Configure nothing and leave the wireless client to automatically scan for and connect to any available network that has no wireless security configured.• Manually connect to a network.• Configure a profile to have the wireless client automatically connect to a specific network or peer computer. This example illustrates how to manually connect your wireless client to an access point (AP) which is configured for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. Before you connect to the access point, you must know its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. In this example, the SSID is “SSID_Example3” and the pre-shared key is “ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey”. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site Survey screen.
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide381Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen shown next.2The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks. Click Scan if you want to search again. If no entry displays in the Available Network List, that means there is no wireless network available within range. Make sure the AP or peer computer is turned on or move the wireless client closer to the AP or peer computer.3When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you to specify the security settings. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at the default setting.Use the Next button to move on to the next screen. You can use the Back button at any time to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to the Site Survey screen.Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 4The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue.
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide 39Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save5The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your settings. When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of the active connection. Check the network information in the Link Info screen to verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network. If the wireless client is not connected to a network, the fields in this screen remain blank. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 6Open 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. If you cannot access the web site, try changing the encryption type in the Security Settings screen, check the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator.2.3.2 Creating and Using a ProfileA profile lets you automatically connect to the same wireless network every time you use the wireless client. You can also configure different profiles for different networks, for example if you connect a notebook computer to wireless networks at home and at work. This example illustrates how to set up a profile and connect the wireless client to an access point configured for WPA-PSK security. In this example, the SSID is “SSID_Example3”, the profile name is “PN_Example3” and the pre-shared key is “ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey”. You have chosen the profile name “PN_Example3”.
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide401Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to open the screen shown next. Click Add to configure a new profile.Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile2The Add New Profile screen appears. The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks, which are displayed in the Scan Info box. Click on Scan if you want to search again. You can also configure your profile for a wireless network that is not in the list.Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile3Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to 32 printable ASCII characters). Select Infrastructure and either manually enter or select the AP's SSID in the Scan Info table and click Select.4Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which you want to connect (In this example, WPA-PSK).Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide 415This screen varies depending on the encryption method you selected in the previous screen. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at the default setting.Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption6In the next screen, leave both boxes checked.Figure 15 Profile: Wireless Protocol Settings.7Verify the profile settings in the read-only screen. Click Save to save and go to the next screen. Figure 16 Profile: Confirm Save8Click Activate Now to use the new profile immediately. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. If you clicked Activate Later, you can select the profile from the list in the Profile screen and click Connect to activate it.
Chapter 2 Wireless TutorialNBG318S User’s Guide42"Only one profile can be activated and used at any given time.Figure 17 Profile: Activate9When you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the AP using your settings. When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of the active connection. 10 Open your Internet browser, enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar and press ENTER. If you are able to access the web site, your new profile is successfully configured. 11 If you cannot access the Internet go back to the Profile screen, select the profile you are using and click Edit. Check the details you entered previously. Also, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator if necessary.
NBG318S User’s Guide 43CHAPTER 3 Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter describes how to access the NBG318S web configurator and provides an overview of its screens.3.1 Web Configurator OverviewThe web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the NBG318S via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and 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.• JavaScripts (enabled by default).• Java permissions (enabled by default).Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator1Make sure your NBG318S hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG318S (refer to the Quick Start Guide).2Launch your web browser.3Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the URL.4Type "1234" (default) as the password and click Login. In some versions, the default password appears automatically - if this is the case, click Login.5You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Type a new password (and retype it to confirm) and click Apply or click Ignore.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide44Figure 18 Change Password Screen"The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into the NBG318S if this happens.6Select the setup mode you want to use.• Click Go to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard for basic Internet and Wireless setup.• Click Go to Basic Setup if you want to view and configure basic settings that are not part of the wizard setup. Not all Web Configurator screens are available in this mode.•Click Go to Advanced Setup to view and configure all the NBG318S’s settings.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide 453.3 Resetting the NBG318SIf you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the NBG318S to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, and the password will be reset to “1234”.3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button1Make sure the PWR LED is on.2Press the RESET button for ten seconds or until the PWR LED begins to blink and then release it. When the PWR LED begins to blink, the defaults have been restored and the NBG318S restarts.3.4 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 3.4.1 The Status Screen The following screen displays when you log into the NBG318S."Not all fields are available when you select Basic mode (see Section 3.2 on page 43). See the Configuration Mode field in the System Status box to check whether you are in Basic or Advanced mode. Use the Config Mode > General screen to change between modes.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide46Figure 19 Web Configurator Status Screen The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.Table 2 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTIONSelect a language from the drop-down list box to have the web configurator display in that language.Click this icon to open a web help page relevant to the screen you are currently configuring.Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.Click this icon at any time to exit the web configurator.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.Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide 47The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Table 3 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTIONDevice InformationSystem Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > System > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Firmware Version This is the ZyNOS firmware version and the date created. ZyNOS is ZyXEL's proprietary Network Operating System design.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.- DHCP This shows the WAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.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- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG318S in the wireless LAN. - Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.- Operating Channel This shows the channel number which the NBG318S is currently using over the wireless LAN. - Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the NBG318S is using.- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.- Super G Mode This shows whether SuperG is enabled or not. HomePlug Information- MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of your device. System StatusSystem Uptime This is the total time the NBG318S has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG318S’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG318S’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG318S 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 NBG318S is using. Heap memory refers to the memory that is not used by ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) and is thus available for running processes like NAT and the firewall. System Setting- Firewall This shows whether the firewall is active or not.- Bandwidth Management This shows whether the bandwidth management is active or not.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide483.4.2 Navigation PanelAfter you enter the password, use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure NBG318S features. The following table describes the sub-menus.- UPnP This shows whether UPnP is active or not.- Configuration Mode This shows whether the advanced screens of each feature are turned on (Advanced) or not (Basic).Interface StatusInterface This displays the NBG318S port types. The port types are: WAN, LAN, HomePlug AV 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.For the HomePlug AV port it displays Up when the power cord is connected.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.For the HomePlug AV port it displays the maximum transmission rate when the HomePlug AV is enabled.SummaryAny IP Table Use this screen to view details of IP addresses assigned to devices not in the same subnet as the NBG318S.BW MGMT Monitor Use this screen to view the NBG318S’s bandwidth usage and allotments.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 Status Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG318S.My HomePlug Network Use this screen to view information on the stations connected to your Home Plug network.Table 3 Web Configurator Status Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 4 Screens SummaryLINK TAB FUNCTIONStatus This screen shows the NBG318S’s general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.Network
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide 49Wireless LANGeneral Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG318S to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG318S.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.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.LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.IP Alias Use this screen to partition your LAN interface into subnets.Advanced Use this screen to enable other advanced properties.HomePlug Network SettingsUse this screen to configure HomePlug AV devices and set up a power line network.DHCP ServerGeneral Use this screen to enable the NBG318S’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.Client List Use this screen to view current DHCP client information and to always assign an IP address to a MAC address (and host name). NAT General Use this screen to enable NAT.Application Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG318S.Advanced Use this screen to change your NBG318S’s port triggering settings.DDNS General Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.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 Filter Use this screen to block certain web features and sites containing certain keywords in the URL.Schedule Use this screen to set the days and times for the NBG318S to perform content filtering.ManagementStatic Route IP Static RouteUse this screen to configure IP static routes.Bandwidth MGMTGeneral 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 NBG318S’s bandwidth usage and allotments.Table 4 Screens SummaryLINK TAB FUNCTION
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide503.4.3 Summary: Any IP TableThis screen displays the IP address of each computer that is using the NBG318S via the any IP feature. Any IP allows computers to access the Internet through the NBG318S without changing their network settings when NAT is enabled. To access this screen, open the Status screen (see Section 3.4.1 on page 45), and click (Details...) next to Any IP Table.Figure 20 Any IP Table Remote MGMTWWW Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the NBG318S.Telnet Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet to manage the NBG318S.FTP Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use FTP to access the NBG318S.DNS Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can send DNS queries to the NBG318S.UPnP General Use this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG318S. MaintenanceSystem General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names, password and inactivity timer.Time Setting Use this screen to change your NBG318S’s time and date.Logs View Log Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.Log Settings Use this screen to change your NBG318S’s log settings.Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to your NBG318S.Configuration Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG318S. Restart This screen allows you to reboot the NBG318S without turning the power off.Config Mode General This screen allows you to display or hide the advanced screens or features.Sys OP ModeGeneral This screen allows you to select either an Ethernet or a HomePlug AV WAN connection to the Internet.Table 4 Screens SummaryLINK TAB FUNCTION
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide 513.4.4 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor Select the BW MGMT Monitor (Details...) hyperlink in Status screen. View the bandwidth usage of the WAN configured bandwidth rules. This is also shown as bandwidth usage over the bandwidth budget for each rule. The gray section of the bar represents the percentage of unused bandwidth and the blue color represents the percentage of bandwidth in use.Figure 21 Summary: BW MGMT Monitor3.4.5 Summary: 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 NBG318S as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the NBG318S 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.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 NBG318S’s DHCP server.Figure 22 Summary: DHCP TableThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 5 Summary: DHCP TableLABEL DESCRIPTION# This is the index number of the host computer. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.Host Name This field displays the computer host name.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide523.4.6 Summary: Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable.Figure 23 Summary: Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in this screen.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. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.Refresh Click Refresh to renew the screen. Table 5 Summary: DHCP Table (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 6 Summary: Packet StatisticsLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort This is the NBG318S’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.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 amount of time the line has been up.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG318S has been on.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide 533.4.7 Summary: Wireless Station Status Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG318S in the Association List screen.Figure 24 Summary: Wireless Association ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.3.4.8 Summary: My HomePlug Network StatusClick the My HomePlug Network (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the powerline stations that are currently associated to the NBG318S in the My Homeplug Network screen.Figure 25 Summary: My Homeplug Network.Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval 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 6 Summary: Packet StatisticsLABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 7 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 Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the NBG318S.Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list.
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG318S User’s Guide54The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 8 Summary: My Homeplug NetworkLABEL DESCRIPTIONSite Your NBG318S is the Local device. All other devices on your network will be Remote. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of a HomePlug AV device detected by your NBG318S.Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list.
NBG318S User’s Guide 55CHAPTER 4 Connection WizardThis chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the web configurator.4.1 Wizard SetupThe web configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) checklist in the Quick Start Guide to know what to enter in each field. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that information.1After you access the NBG318S web configurator, click the Go to Wizard setup hyperlink.You can click the Go to Basic setup or Go to Advanced setup hyperlink to skip this wizard setup and configure basic or advanced features accordingly.Figure 26 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode2Choose your language from the drop-down list box.3Click the Next button to proceed to the next screen.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide56Figure 27 Select a Language4Read the on-screen information and click Next.Figure 28 Welcome to the Connection Wizard4.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System InformationSystem Information contains administrative and system-related information.4.2.1 System NameSystem Name is for identification purposes. However, because some ISPs check this name you should enter your computer's "Computer Name". • In Windows 95/98 click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. Click the Identification tab, note the entry for the Computer Name field and enter it as the System Name.• In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings and Control Panel and then double-click System. Click the Network Identification tab and then the Properties button. Note the entry for the Computer name field and enter it as the System Name.• In Windows XP, click Start, My Computer, View system information and then click the Computer Name tab. Note the entry in the Full computer name field and enter it as the NBG318S System Name.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 574.2.2 Domain NameThe Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the ISP is used. While you must enter the host name (System Name) on each individual computer, the domain name can be assigned from the NBG318S via DHCP.Click Next to configure the NBG318S for Internet access.Figure 29 Wizard Step 1: System InformationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.4.3 Connection Wizard: STEP 2: Wireless LANSet up your wireless LAN using the following screen.Table 9 Wizard Step 1: System InformationLABEL DESCRIPTIONSystem Name System Name is a unique name to identify the NBG318S in an Ethernet network. Enter a descriptive name. This name can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. Domain Name Type the domain name (if you know it) here. If you leave this field blank, the ISP may assign a domain name via DHCP. The domain name entered by you is given priority over the ISP assigned domain name.Back Click Back to display the previous screen.Next Click Next to proceed to the next screen. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide58Figure 30 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LANThe following table describes the labels in this screen."The wireless stations and NBG318S must use the same SSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if WEP is enabled), WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-PSK is enabled) for wireless communication.Table 10 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LANLABEL DESCRIPTIONName (SSID) Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the NBG318S, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Security Select a Security level from the drop-down list box.Choose Auto to have the NBG318S generate a pre-shared key automatically. A screen pops up displaying the generated pre-shared key after you click Next. Write down the key for use later when connecting other wireless devices to your network. Click OK to continue. Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG318S, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. If you choose this option, skip directly to Section 4.4 on page 60.Choose Basic (WEP) security if you want to configure WEP Encryption parameters. If you choose this option, go directly to Section 4.3.1 on page 59.Choose Extend (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. If you choose this option, skip directly to Section 4.3.2 on page 60. Channel SelectionThe range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices is called a channel. Select a channel that is not used by any nearby devices.Back Click Back to display the previous screen.Next Click Next to proceed to the next screen. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 594.3.1 Basic (WEP) SecurityChoose Basic (WEP) to setup WEP Encryption parameters.Figure 31 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) SecurityThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 11 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONPassphrase Type a Passphrase (up to 32 printable characters) and click Generate. The NBG318S automatically generates a WEP key.WEP EncryptionSelect 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP to allow data encryption.ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as the WEP keys. HEX Select this option to enter hexadecimal characters as the WEP keys.The preceding “0x” is entered automatically. Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the NBG318S 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.Back Click Back to display the previous screen.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide604.3.2 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) SecurityChoose Extend (WPA-PSK) or Extend (WPA2-PSK) security in the Wireless LAN setup screen to set up a Pre-Shared Key.Figure 32 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) SecurityThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.4 Connection Wizard: STEP 3: Internet ConfigurationThe NBG318S offers three Internet connection types. They are Ethernet, PPP over Ethernet or PPTP. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using. 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.This wizard screen varies according to the connection type that you select.Next Click Next to proceed to the next screen. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.Table 11 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 12 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONPre-Shared KeyType 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. You need to configure an authentication server to do this.Back Click Back to display the previous screen.Next Click Next to proceed to the next screen. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 61Figure 33 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters.The following table describes the labels in this screen,4.4.1 Ethernet ConnectionChoose Ethernet when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.Figure 34 Wizard Step 3: Ethernet Connection4.4.2 PPPoE ConnectionPoint-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). Table 13 Wizard Step 3: ISP ParametersCONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTIONEthernet Select the Ethernet option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. PPPoE Select the PPP over Ethernet option for a dial-up connection. If your ISP gave you a an IP address and/or subnet mask, then select PPTP.PPTP Select the PPTP option for a dial-up connection.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide62One 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 NBG318S (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG318S does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.Refer to the appendix for more information on PPPoE.Figure 35 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE ConnectionThe following table describes the labels in this screen.4.4.3 PPTP ConnectionPoint-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.Table 14 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE ConnectionLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameter for Internet AccessConnection Type Select the PPP over Ethernet option for a dial-up connection.Service Name 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.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen. Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 63"The NBG318S supports one PPTP server connection at any given time.Figure 36 Wizard Step 3: PPTP ConnectionThe following table describes the fields in this screenTable 15 Wizard Step 3: PPTP ConnectionLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessConnection Type Select 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.User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP. Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.PPTP ConfigurationGet automatically from ISPSelect this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Use fixed IP addressSelect this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG318S a fixed, unique IP address.My IP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.My IP Subnet MaskType the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).Server IP Address Type the IP address of the PPTP server.Connection ID/NameEnter the connection ID or connection name in this field. It must follow the "c:id" and "n:name" format. For example, C:12 or N:My ISP.This field is optional and depends on the requirements of your ISP.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide644.4.4 Your IP AddressThe following wizard screen allows you to assign a fixed IP address or give the NBG318S an automatically assigned IP address depending on your ISP.Figure 37 Wizard Step 3: Your IP AddressThe following table describes the labels in this screen4.4.5 WAN IP Address AssignmentEvery computer on the Internet must have a unique IP address. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for instance, only between your two branch offices, you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks.Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.Table 15 Wizard Step 3: PPTP ConnectionLABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 16 Wizard Step 3: Your IP AddressLABEL DESCRIPTIONGet automatically from your ISP Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. If you choose this option, skip directly to section 4.4.9.Use fixed IP address provided by your ISPSelect this option if you were given IP address and/or DNS server settings by the ISP. The fixed IP address should be in the same subnet as your broadband modem or router. Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.Table 17 Private IP Address Ranges10.0.0.0 -10.255.255.255172.16.0.0 -172.31.255.255192.168.0.0 -192.168.255.255
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 65You can obtain your IP address from the IANA, from an ISP or have it assigned by a private network. If you belong to a small organization and your Internet access is through an ISP, the ISP can provide you with the Internet addresses for your local networks. On the other hand, if you are part of a much larger organization, you should consult your network administrator for the appropriate IP addresses."Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines above. For more information on address assignment, please refer to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.4.4.6 IP Address and Subnet MaskSimilar to the way houses on a street share a common street name, so too do computers on a LAN share one common network number.Where you obtain your network number depends on your particular situation. If the ISP or your network administrator assigns you a block of registered IP addresses, follow their instructions in selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask.If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have a single user account and the ISP will assign you a dynamic IP address when the connection is established. The Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA) reserved this block of addresses specifically for private use; please do not use any other number unless you are told otherwise. Let's say you select 192.168.1.0 as the network number; which covers 254 individual addresses, from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 (zero and 255 are reserved). In other words, the first three numbers specify the network number while the last number identifies an individual computer on that network.Once you have decided on the network number, pick an IP address that is easy to remember, for instance, 192.168.1.1, for your NBG318S, but make sure that no other device on your network is using that IP address.The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG318S will compute the subnet mask automatically based on the IP address that you entered. You don't need to change the subnet mask computed by the NBG318S unless you are instructed to do otherwise.4.4.7 DNS Server Address AssignmentUse DNS (Domain Name System) 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 NBG318S 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, enter them in the DNS Server fields in the Wizard and/or WAN > Internet Connection screen.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide662If the ISP did not give you DNS server information, leave the DNS Server fields set to 0.0.0.0 in the Wizard screen and/or set to From ISP in the WAN > Internet Connection screen for the ISP to dynamically assign the DNS server IP addresses.4.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address AssignmentThe following wizard screen allows you to assign a fixed WAN IP address and DNS server addresses. Figure 38 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server AddressesThe following table describes the labels in this screenTable 18 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server AddressesLABEL DESCRIPTIONWAN IP Address Assignment My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field. The WAN IP address should be in the same subnet as your DSL/Cable modem or router.My WAN IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address in this field. System DNS Server Address Assignment (if applicable)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 NBG318S uses a system DNS server (in the order you specify here) to resolve domain names for DDNS and the time server.First DNS ServerSecond DNS Server Third DNS Server Enter the DNS server's IP address in the fields provided.If you do not configure a system DNS server, you must use IP addresses when configuring DDNS and the time server.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 674.4.9 WAN MAC AddressEvery Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.This screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG318S’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be copied to the "rom" file (ZyNOS configuration file). It will not change unless you change the setting or upload a different "rom" file. It is advisable to clone the MAC address from a computer on your LAN even if your ISP does not presently require MAC address authentication.Figure 39 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC AddressThe following table describes the fields in this screen.Table 19 Example of Network Properties for LAN Servers with Fixed IP AddressesChoose an IP address 192.168.1.2-192.168.1.32; 192.168.1.65-192.168.1.254.Subnet mask 255.255.255.0Gateway (or default route) 192.168.1.1(NBG318S LAN IP)Table 20 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC AddressLABEL DESCRIPTIONFactory Default Select Factory Default to use the factory assigned default MAC address.Clone the computer’s MAC addressSelect this option and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. It is advisable to clone the MAC address from a computer on your LAN even if your ISP does not presently require MAC address authentication. Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide684.5 Connection Wizard: STEP 4: Bandwidth managementBandwidth management allows you to control the amount of bandwidth going out through the NBG318S’s WAN, LAN or WLAN port and prioritize the distribution of the bandwidth according to the traffic type. This helps keep one service from using all of the available bandwidth and shutting out other users.Figure 40 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management The following fields describe the label in this screen.4.6 Connection Wizard CompleteClick Apply to save your configuration.Table 21 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth ManagementLABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable BM for all traffic automaticallySelect the check box to have the NBG318S apply bandwidth management to traffic going out through the NBG318S’s WAN, LAN, HomePlug AV or WLAN port. Bandwidth is allocated according to the traffic type automatically. Real-time packets, such as VoIP traffic always get higher priority.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Next Click Next to continue. Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Chapter 4 Connection WizardNBG318S User’s Guide 69Figure 41 Connection Wizard Save Follow the on-screen instructions and click Finish to complete the wizard setup.Figure 42 Connection Wizard CompleteWell done! You have successfully set up your NBG318S to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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NBG318S User’s Guide 73CHAPTER 5 Wireless LANThis chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your NBG318S. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.5.1 Wireless Network OverviewThe following figure provides an example of a wireless network.Figure 43 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 NBG318S is the AP.Every 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.
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide74• 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.RequirementsTo add a wireless LAN to your existing network, make sure you have the following:1an access point (AP) or a router with the wireless feature 2at least one wireless network card/adapter which varies according to your computer. • If you have a desktop, use either a wireless USB adapter or a wireless PCI adapter.• If you have a laptop, use either a wireless USB adapter or a wireless CardBus card.3a RADIUS server only if you want to use IEEE802.1x, WPA or WPA2To have two or more computers communicate with each other wirelessly without an AP or wireless router, make sure you have the following:1two or more wireless network cards/adapters which vary according to your computers. • If you have a desktop, use either a wireless USB adapter or a wireless PCI adapter.• If you have a laptop, use either a wireless USB adapter or a wireless CardBus card.Setup InformationTo set up your wireless network using an AP or wireless router, make sure your AP or wireless router and wireless network card(s)/adapter(s) use the same following settings:• SSID:_____________________• Channel: auto or _________• Network type of a wireless network card/adapter: Infrastructure• wireless standard: IEEE 802.11b, g, b/g or a• Security: ( ) None( ) WEP (64bit, 128bit or 256bit key) (ASCII or Hex):________________( ) IEEE 802.1x( ) WPA-PSK (TKIP or AES):_______________( ) WPA (TKIP or AES)( ) WPA2-PSK (TKIP or AES):______________
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide 75( ) WPA2 (TKIP or AES)• Preamble type (if available): auto, short or longTo set up your wireless network without an AP or wireless router, make sure wireless network cards/adapters use the same following settings:• Network type: Ad-Hoc• SSID:_____________________• Channel: _________________• wireless standard: IEEE 802.11b, g, b/g or a• Security: ( ) None( ) WEP (64bit, 128bit or 256bit key) (ASCII or Hex):________________5.2 Wireless Security OverviewThe following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless network.5.2.1 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.5.2.2 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 00: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.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 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide765.2.3 User AuthenticationYou can make every user log in to the wireless network before they can use it. This is called user authentication. However, every wireless client in the wireless network has to support IEEE 802.1x to do this.For wireless networks, there are two typical places to store the user names and passwords for each user.• In the AP: this feature is called a local user database or a local database.• In a RADIUS server: this is a server used in businesses more than in homes.If your AP does not provide a local user database and if you do not have a RADIUS server, you cannot set up user names and passwords for your users.Unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network, even if they cannot use the wireless network. Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized wireless users to get a valid user name and password. Then, they can use that user name and password to use the wireless network.Local user databases also have an additional limitation that is explained in the next section.5.2.4 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. (See Section 5.2.3 on page 76 for information about this.)For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose WPA or WPA2. If users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. For example, suppose the AP does not have a local user database, and you do not have a RADIUS server. Therefore, there is no user authentication. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the wireless network.Table 22 Types of Encryption for Each Type of AuthenticationNO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVERWeakest No Security WPAStatic WEPWPA-PSKStrongest WPA2-PSK WPA2
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide 77"It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK, WPA, 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.It is not possible to use WPA-PSK, WPA or stronger encryption with a local user database. In this case, it is better to set up stronger encryption with no authentication than to set up weaker encryption with the local user database.When you select WPA2 or WPA2-PSK in your NBG318S, 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 or WPA2 (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the WPA Compatible option in the NBG318S.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. 5.3 RoamingA wireless station is a device with an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless interface. An access point (AP) acts as a bridge between the wireless and wired networks. An AP creates its own wireless coverage area. A wireless station can associate with a particular access point only if it is within the access point’s coverage area.In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access point to another as they move between the coverage areas. This is known as roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.The roaming feature on the access points allows the access points to relay information about the wireless stations to each other. When a wireless station moves from a coverage area to another, it scans and uses the channel of a new access point, which then informs the other access points on the LAN about the change. An example is shown in Figure 44 on page 78.With roaming, a wireless LAN mobile user enjoys a continuous connection to the wired network through an access point while moving around the wireless LAN.Enable roaming to exchange the latest bridge information of all wireless stations between APs when a wireless station moves between coverage areas. Wireless stations can still associate with other APs even if you disable roaming. Enabling roaming ensures correct traffic forwarding (bridge tables are updated) and maximum AP efficiency. The AP deletes records of wireless stations that associate with other APs (Non-ZyXEL APs may not be able to perform this). 802.1x authentication information is not exchanged (at the time of writing).
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide78Figure 44 Roaming ExampleThe steps below describe the roaming process.1Wireless station Y moves from the coverage area of access point AP 1 to that of access point AP 2. 2Wireless station Y scans and detects the signal of access point AP 2. 3Wireless station Y sends an association request to access point AP 2.4Access point AP 2 acknowledges the presence of wireless station Y and relays this information to access point AP 1 through the wired LAN. 5Access point AP 1 updates the new position of wireless station Y.5.3.1 Requirements for RoamingThe following requirements must be met in order for wireless stations to roam between the coverage areas. 1All the access points must be on the same subnet and configured with the same ESSID. 2If IEEE 802.1x user authentication is enabled and to be done locally on the access point, the new access point must have the user profile for the wireless station.3The adjacent access points should use different radio channels when their coverage areas overlap. 4All access points must use the same port number to relay roaming information. 5The access points must be connected to the Ethernet and be able to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment. 5.4 Quality of ServiceThis section discusses the Quality of Service (QoS) features available on the NBG318S.
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide 795.4.1 WMM QoSWMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) QoS (Quality of Service) ensures quality of service in wireless networks. It controls WLAN transmission priority on packets to be transmitted over the wireless network.WMM QoS prioritizes wireless traffic according to delivery requirements. WMM QoS is a part of the IEEE 802.11e QoS enhancement to certified Wi-Fi wireless networks.On APs without WMM QoS, all traffic streams are given the same access priority to the wireless network. If the introduction of another traffic stream creates a data transmission demand that exceeds the current network capacity, then the new traffic stream reduces the throughput of the other traffic streams.The NBG318S uses WMM QoS to prioritize traffic streams according to the IEEE 802.1q tag or DSCP information in each packet’s header. The NBG318S automatically determines the priority to use for an individual traffic stream. This prevents reductions in data transmission for applications that are sensitive to latency (delay) and jitter (variations in delay).5.4.1.1 WMM QoS PrioritiesThe following table describes the WMM QoS priority levels that the NBG318S uses.5.5 General Wireless LAN Screen "If you are configuring the NBG318S from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the NBG318S’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 NBG318S’s new settings.Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.Table 23 WMM QoS PrioritiesPRIORITY LEVEL DESCRIPTIONvoice(WMM_VOICE)Typically used for traffic that is especially sensitive to jitter. Use this priority to reduce latency for improved voice quality.video(WMM_VIDEO)Typically used for traffic which has some tolerance for jitter but needs to be prioritized over other data traffic.best effort(WMM_BEST_EFFORT)Typically used for traffic from applications or devices that lack QoS capabilities. Use best effort priority for traffic that is less sensitive to latency, but is affected by long delays, such as Internet surfing.background(WMM_BACKGROUND)This is typically used for non-critical traffic such as bulk transfers and print jobs that are allowed but that should not affect other applications and users. Use background priority for applications that do not have strict latency and throughput requirements.
Chapter 5 Wireless LANNBG318S User’s Guide80Figure 45 Network > Wireless LAN > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen. 5.5.1 No SecuritySelect No Security to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any data encryption. "If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG318S, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable Wireless LANClick the check box to activate wireless LAN.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 printable 7-bit ASCII 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.Channel SelectionSet the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on whether you are using A or B/G frequency band and the country you are in. Refer to the Connection Wizard chapter for more information on channels.Operating Channel This displays the channel the NBG318S is currently using.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG318S.Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

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