ZyXEL Communications NBG5615 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless N750 Media Router User Manual Manual 1

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless N750 Media Router Manual 1

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Quick Start Guidewww.zyxel.comNBG561 5Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless N750 Media RouterVersion 1.00Edition 1, 12/2012Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications CorporationUser’s GuideDefault Login DetailsLAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1 (Router Mode)http://192.168.1.2 (Access Point Mode)Password 1234
NBG5615 User’s Guide2IMPORTANT!READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.Related Documentation•Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG5615 and access the Web Configurator wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
Contents OverviewNBG5615 User’s Guide 3Contents OverviewUser’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................13Introduction .............................................................................................................................................15ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .......................................................................................................21Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................27Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................39NBG5615 Modes .....................................................................................................................................43Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................45Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................57Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................65Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................73Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................87Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................89WAN ........................................................................................................................................................95Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................................105LAN .......................................................................................................................................................129DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................133NAT .......................................................................................................................................................139DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................149Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................151Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................155Content Filtering ....................................................................................................................................161Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................165Remote Management ............................................................................................................................173Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................177USB Media Sharing ...............................................................................................................................183Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................193Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................203
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Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide 5Table of ContentsContents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 13Chapter 1Introduction.........................................................................................................................................151.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................151.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................151.3 Ways to Manage the NBG5615 ........................................................................................................161.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG5615 .........................................................................................161.5 Resetting the NBG5615 ....................................................................................................................161.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................161.6 The WPS Button ...............................................................................................................................161.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................181.8 Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................19Chapter 2ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility..................................................................................................212.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................212.1.1 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................................212.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .........................................................................212.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ..........................................................................................222.2.1 The Menus ...............................................................................................................................232.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window ......................................................242.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window ...................................................................................252.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...........................................................................26Chapter 3Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................273.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................273.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................273.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................283.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ............................................................................................................293.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................303.3.3 Connection Type: PPTP ..........................................................................................................323.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................33
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide63.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................343.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................343.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK .................................................................................................35Chapter 4Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................394.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................394.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................394.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................394.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................40Chapter 5NBG5615 Modes .................................................................................................................................435.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................435.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................435.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................43Chapter 6Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................456.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................456.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................466.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................466.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................466.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................476.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................486.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................496.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................496.6.3 Content Filter ...........................................................................................................................506.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................516.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................526.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................526.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................536.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................54Chapter 7Router Mode........................................................................................................................................577.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................577.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................577.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................60Chapter 8Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................658.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................65
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide 78.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................658.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................658.3.1 Setting your NBG5615 to AP Mode .........................................................................................668.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................668.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................678.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................678.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................698.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................69Chapter 9Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................739.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................739.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS ...............................................................................................739.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................739.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................749.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS ........................................................................................759.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................779.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG5615 .............................................................................................799.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ......................................................................809.5 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer .......................................................................................84Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 87Chapter 10Monitor.................................................................................................................................................8910.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................8910.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................8910.3 The Log Screen ...............................................................................................................................8910.3.1 View Log ................................................................................................................................8910.4 DHCP Table .................................................................................................................................9010.5 Packet Statistics ...........................................................................................................................9110.6 WLAN Station Status ...................................................................................................................92Chapter 11WAN .....................................................................................................................................................9511.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................9511.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................9511.3 What You Need To Know .................................................................................................................9511.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................9611.4 Internet Connection .........................................................................................................................9711.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ................................................................................................................97
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide811.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................................................................................9911.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................10111.5 Advanced WAN Screen .................................................................................................................104Chapter 12Wireless LAN.....................................................................................................................................10512.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................10512.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................10612.1.2 What You Should Know .......................................................................................................10612.2 General Wireless LAN Screen .....................................................................................................11012.3 Wireless Security .......................................................................................................................... 11212.3.1 No Security ..........................................................................................................................11212.3.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................11312.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ......................................................................................................... 11512.3.4 WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................................................................... 11612.4 More AP Screen ............................................................................................................................ 11812.4.1 More AP Edit .......................................................................................................................11912.5 MAC Filter Screen ........................................................................................................................12112.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ...................................................................................................12312.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ...................................................................................................12312.8 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................12412.9 WPS Station Screen ......................................................................................................................12612.10 Scheduling Screen ......................................................................................................................126Chapter 13LAN ....................................................................................................................................................12913.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................12913.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................12913.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................12913.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................13013.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................13013.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................13013.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................13013.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................131Chapter 14DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................13314.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................13314.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................13314.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................13314.2 DHCP Server General Screen ......................................................................................................13314.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen ................................................................................................13414.4 DHCP Client List Screen ...............................................................................................................136
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide 9Chapter 15NAT.....................................................................................................................................................13915.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................13915.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................13915.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................14015.2 General .........................................................................................................................................14115.3 Port Forwarding Screen ...............................................................................................................14215.3.1 Port Forwarding Edit Screen ..............................................................................................14415.4 Port Trigger Screen .......................................................................................................................14515.5 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................14615.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ..............................................................14615.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example ............................................................................................14615.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................14715.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................14715.5.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................148Chapter 16DDNS..................................................................................................................................................14916.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................14916.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................14916.2 General .......................................................................................................................................149Chapter 17Static Route.......................................................................................................................................15117.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................15117.2 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................15117.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route ..........................................................................................................152Chapter 18Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................15518.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................15518.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................15518.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................15518.2 General Screen ............................................................................................................................15718.3 Services Screen ............................................................................................................................157Chapter 19Content Filtering...............................................................................................................................16119.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................16119.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................16119.2 Content Filter .................................................................................................................................16119.3 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................16319.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ...................................................................163
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide10Chapter 20Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................16520.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................16520.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................16520.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................16620.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................16620.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................16620.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration ...........................................................16820.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................16920.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................171Chapter 21Remote Management........................................................................................................................17321.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................17321.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter .................................................................................................17321.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................17321.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................17421.3.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................17421.4 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................17421.5 Telnet Screen .............................................................................................................................17521.6 Wake On LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................175Chapter 22Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................17722.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................17722.2 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................17722.2.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................17722.2.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................17722.3 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................17822.4 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................17822.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................17822.4.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................180Chapter 23USB Media Sharing...........................................................................................................................18323.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................18323.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................18423.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................18423.4 Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................................18523.5 DLNA Screen ................................................................................................................................18623.6 SAMBA Screen .............................................................................................................................18623.7 FTP Screen ...................................................................................................................................18823.8 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ........................................................189
Table of ContentsNBG5615 User’s Guide 1123.8.1 Use Windows Explorer to Share Files .................................................................................18923.8.2 Use FTP to Share Files .......................................................................................................191Chapter 24Maintenance......................................................................................................................................19324.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................19324.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................19324.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................19324.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................19424.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................19524.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................19624.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................19824.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................19924.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................19924.10 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................20024.11 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................201Chapter 25Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................20325.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................20325.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................20325.3 NBG5615 Access and Login .........................................................................................................20425.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................20525.5 Resetting the NBG5615 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................20725.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................20725.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................20925.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems ...........................................................................................209Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................211Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................221Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................249Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................253Index ..................................................................................................................................................259
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 15CHAPTER 1Introduction1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG5615.The NBG5615 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible devices. The NBG5615 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time.A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. There are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of your NBG5615. You can connect USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG5615 automatically detects the USB devices. Note: For the USB function, it is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices (such as USB printers). Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the NBG5615.Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSBTM Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.1.2 ApplicationsYour can have the following networks using the NBG5615:•W ired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG5615 so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.•W ireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG5615 to access network resources. You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible device.•W AN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.•NetUSB. The NBG5615 allows you to connect a USB device (such as printer, or scanner) directly to the USB port and then share that device over the network using the NetUSB utility.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG5615 User’s Guide161.3 Ways to Manage the NBG5615Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG5615.• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device.• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG5615 using a (supported) web browser.1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG5615Do the following things regularly to make the NBG5615 more secure and to manage the NBG5615 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 NBG5615 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG5615. You could simply restore your last configuration.1.5 Resetting the NBG5615If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the NBG5615 to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button1Make sure the power LED is on.2Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG5615.3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG5615 back to its factory-default configurations.1.6 The WPS ButtonYour NBG5615 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG5615 User’s Guide 17WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure). Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the NBG5615 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.1Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).2Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device within range of the NBG5615. Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG5615 and in another wireless device within two minutes of each other. For more information on using WPS, see Section 9.2 on page 73.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG5615 User’s Guide181.7 LEDsFigure 1 Front PanelThe following table describes the LEDs.Table 1 Front panel LEDsLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPower Green On The NBG5615 is receiving power and functioning properly. Blinking The NBG5615 is in the process of starting up or default restoring.Off The NBG5615 is not receiving power.WAN Green On The NBG5615’s WAN connection is ready. Blinking The NBG5615 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG5615’s LAN connection is ready. Blinking The NBG5615 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.Pow erLAN 1-4WAN2.4G WLAN USB 1/2WPS5G WLAN
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG5615 User’s Guide 191.8 Wall MountingYou may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.1Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device. 2Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.3If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm.If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.4Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG5615 with the connection cables. 5Align the holes on the back of the NBG5615 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG5615 on the screws.2.4G/5G WLAN Green On The NBG5615 is ready and the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Blinking The NBG5615 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.WPS Green On WPS is enabled.Blinking The NBG5615 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.Off WPS is disabled.USB 1/2 Green On The NBG5615 has a USB device installed.Blinking The NBG5615 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device.Off There is no USB device connected to the NBG5615.Table 1 Front panel LEDs (continued)LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONTable 2 Wall Mounting InformationDistance between holes 13 cmM4 Screws TwoScrew anchors (optional) Two
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG5615 User’s Guide20Figure 2 Wall Mounting Example
NBG5615 User’s Guide 21CHAPTER 2ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility2.1 OverviewThe ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with the USB devices that are connected directly to the NBG5615 as if they are connected directly to your computer. This allows you to easily share USB-based devices such as printers, scanners, MP3 players, faxes, and digital cameras (to name a few) with all the other people in your home or office as long as they are connected to the NBG5615 and have the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility installed.Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.2.1.1 Quick SetupThis section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the NBG5615.2Connect a USB device to the USB port on the NBG5615. 3Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all connected USB devices, then use it to connect your computer to them.2.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityBefore you can access USB devices connected to the NBG5615, you must first install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on your LAN to which you want to allow access to these devices.Note: In order to properly use the utility with your NBG5615, ensure that the NBG5615 firmware is version v1.00(AAGI.0) or higher. See Chapter 24 on page 196 for information on updating your device’s firmware.To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility:1Insert the disc that came with your NBG5615 into your computer’s disc drive.2Run the Setup program by double-clicking it and then follow the on-screen instructions for installing it on your computer.Note: The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6.
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG5615 User’s Guide223To open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, double-click its system tray icon.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityThis section describes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility main window.Figure 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main WindowThe following table describes the icons in this window.Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window IconsICON DESCRIPTIONConfigure ServerClick to open the NBG5615’s built-in Web Configurator, which you can use to set up the NBG5615 (see Chapter 4 on page 39 for details).Auto-Connect PrinterYou can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 9 on page 84 for more details. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG5615 User’s Guide 232.2.1 The MenusThis section describes the utility’s menus.Figure 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility MenusThe following table describes the menus in this screen. ConnectSelect a USB device and then click this button to connect to it. Your computer can connect to as many USB devices as are connected to the NBG5615.DisconnectSelect a device to which your computer is connected and then click this button to disconnect from it.Request to ConnectSome USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. If so, select the device in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to it.Network ScannerClick this to open the scanner options on your computer for working with a scanner connected to the network.Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons (continued)ICON DESCRIPTIONTable 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen MenusMENU ITEM DESCRIPTIONSystem Exit This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.Tools Configuration This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility configuration window.Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all of the printing devices connected to the NBG5615.Help About This opens the about window, which provides information of the utility software and driver versions.
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG5615 User’s Guide242.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration WindowThis section describes the utility’s configuration window, which allows you to set certain options for the utility. These options do not apply to the USB devices connected to the NBG5615. You can open it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command.Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration WindowAuto-Connect PrinterSet Auto-Connect Printer You can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.Click this to show your installed printer list and select the one you want to set as auto-connected. Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 9 on page 84 for more details. Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.Delete Auto-Connect Printer This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer.Table 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen Menus (continued)MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG5615 User’s Guide 25The following table describes the labels in this window.2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List WindowThis section describes the utility’s auto-connect printer list window. You can open it by clicking the Tools > Auto- Connect Printer List menu command.Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 9 on page 84 for more details. Figure 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List WindowThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration WindowLABEL DESCRIPTIONBasic Select this to run the utility automatically when you log into or start up Windows.Language Select a language for the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. You must restart the utility for the change to take effect.OK Click this to save your changes and close the window.Cancel Click this cancel to close the window without saving.Apply Click this to save your changes without closing the window.Table 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List WindowLABEL DESCRIPTIONServer IP & Printer NameDisplays a list of print server IPs and printer names connected to this NBG5615.Windows Printer Name Displays a corresponding list of Windows printer names connected to this devices listed in the other list.Delete Select an printer from the list and click this to remove it.Close Click this to close the window.
Chapter 2 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityNBG5615 User’s Guide262.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center UtilityIf you want to exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility when your computer is not connected to any USB device, follow the steps below:1Click System > Exit on the Utility screen. The Utility will automatically close.Or you can close the Utlity screen first, then exit:1Click the X on the upper-right corner of the Utility:2This will close the Utility screen to an icon at the system tray of your computer. Right-click on the Utility’s icon and click Exit.
NBG5615 User’s Guide 27CHAPTER 3Connection Wizard3.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that information.3.2 Accessing the WizardLaunch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234" (default) as the password and click Login.Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG5615 is accessed for the first time or when you reset the NBG5615 to its default factory settings.The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to I nternet.Figure 7 Welcome
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide283.3 Connect to InternetThe NBG5615 offers three Internet connection types. They are I PoE, PPPoE or PPTP. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using. Figure 8 Detecting your Internet Connection Type If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box. Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your Internet connection is up and running.The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide 29Figure 9 Internet Connection Type Your NBG5615 detects the following Internet Connection type.3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE Choose I PoE as the I nternet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next.Table 7 Internet Connection TypeCONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTIONIPoE Select the I PoE (IP over Ethernet) option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. PPPoE Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.PPTP Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up connection, and your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide30Figure 10 Internet Connection Type: IPoE The following table describes the labels in this screen. Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next, you might have selected the wrong Internet Connection type. Click Back, make sure your Internet connection is working and select the right Connection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your Internet Connection type.3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoEPoint-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for instance, RADIUS). Table 8 Internet Connection Type: IPoELABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection Type Select the I PoE option.Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallySelect this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Static IP Address Select this radio button if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet connection.IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address in this field.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide 31One 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 NBG5615 (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG5615 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.Figure 11 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 9 Internet Connection Type: PPPoELABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.Get 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 NBG5615 a fixed, unique IP address.PPP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP. PPP Password Type the password associated with the user name above.My WAN IP Address Type the name of your service provider.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide323.3.3 Connection Type: PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables transfers of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks.PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.Refer to the appendix for more information on PPTP.The NBG5615 supports one PPTP server connection at any given time.Figure 12 Internet Connection Type: PPTP The following table describes the fields in this screenTable 10 Internet Connection Type: PPTPLABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection TypeSelect PPTP from the drop-down list box. To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the PPTP Usernam e and PPTP Passw ord fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallySelect this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Static IP Address Select this radio button if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet connection.PPTP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP. PPTP Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.PPTP Server IP AddressType the server IP address of the PPTP server.IP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.Subnet Mask Type the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).Gateway IP Address Type the gateway IP address of the PPTP server.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide 33The NBG5615 connects to the Internet.Figure 13 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it proceeds to the next step. If you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.4 Router PasswordChange the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to confirm. Click Next to proceed with the W ireless Security screen.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue. Table 10 Internet Connection Type: PPTP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide34Figure 14 Router Password 3.5 Wireless SecurityConfigure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG5615 in the following screen. The fields that show up depend on the kind of security you select.3.5.1 Wireless Security: No SecurityChoose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your wireless network.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide 35Figure 15 Wireless Security: No Security The following table describes the labels in this screen.3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSKChoose W PA2-PSK security in the Wireless Security screen to set up a password for your wireless network.Table 11 Wireless Security: No SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2.4 G Hz or 5 G Hz wireless radio.Wireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the NBG5615, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Security Mode Select a security level from the drop-down list box. Choose No Security to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG5615, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide36Figure 16 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSKThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website. Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the NBG5615’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG5615 off, wait for a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the User’s Guide for more suggestions.Table 12 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2.4G Hz or 5 G Hz wireless radio.Wireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the NBG5615, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Security Mode Select a security level from the drop-down list box.Choose W PA2 -PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK.Wireless passwordType from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.Verify Password Retype the password to confirm.Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.Back Click this to return to the previous screen.Next Click this to continue.
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG5615 User’s Guide 37Figure 17 CongratulationsYou can also click GO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your NBG5615.You have successfully set up your NBG5615 to operate on your network and access the Internet. You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your NBG5615 and access the Internet.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 39CHAPTER 4Introducing the Web Configurator4.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to access the NBG5615 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens.The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the NBG5615 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 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.• JavaScript (enabled by default).• Java permissions (enabled by default).Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 25 on page 203) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator1Make sure your NBG5615 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG5615 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).2Launch your web browser.3The NBG5615 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.If the NBG5615 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 5 on page 43 for more information about the modes of the NBG5615.Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.4.2.1 Login ScreenNote: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be redirected to the Wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 27 for the Connection Wizard screens. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG5615 User’s Guide40Figure 18 Login screenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.4.2.2 Password ScreenYou should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 19 Change Password ScreenTable 13 Login screenLABEL DESCRIPTIONLanguage Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login.Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 4.2.2.1 on page 41.This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 4.2.2.2 on page 41 or Section 24.5 on page 195. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG5615 User’s Guide 41The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Adm inistrator I nactivity Tim er field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter 24 on page 193 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG5615 if this happens.4.2.2.1 Weather EditYou can change the temperature unit and select the location for which you want to know the weather.Click the icon to change the Weather display.Figure 20 Change WeatherThe following table describes the labels in this screen.4.2.2.2 Time/Date EditOne timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the NBG5615 is located and have the NBG5615 display and use the current time and date for its logs. Click the icon to change the time and date display.Figure 21 Change Password ScreenTable 14 Change Password ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONNew Password Type a new password. Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Ignore Click I gnore if you do not want to change the password this time.Table 15 Change WeatherLABEL DESCRIPTIONChange Unit Choose which temperature unit you want the NBG5615 to display. Change Location Select the location for which you want to know the weather. If the city you want is not listed, choose one that is closest to it.Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the date and time display.
Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG5615 User’s Guide42The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: You can also edit the timezone in Section 24.5 on page 195.Table 16 Change Password ScreenLABEL DESCRIPTIONChange time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the NBG5615 to display.Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
NBG5615 User’s Guide 43CHAPTER 5NBG5615 Modes5.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG5615. First, the term “mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.•W eb Configurator m ode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing NBG5615 features. •Device m ode. This is the operating mode of your NBG5615, or simply how the NBG5615 is being used in the network. 5.1.1 Web Configurator ModesThis refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:•Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 45 for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use the device.•Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG5615. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 4 on page 39 through Chapter 24 on page 201 discusses the screens in this mode.5.1.2 Device ModesThis refers to the operating mode of the NBG5615, which can act as a:•Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG5615. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 7.2 on page 57 to view the Status screen in this mode.•Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG5615 wirelessly. Go to Section 8.4 on page 67 to view the Status screen in this mode.For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG5615, refer to Chapter 24 on page 201.The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only. Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG5615 changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the NBG5615 can be interrupted.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 45CHAPTER 6Easy Mode6.1 OverviewThe Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the NBG5615 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators.When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.Figure 22 Easy Mode: Network Map Click Status to open the following screen.Network MapControl PanelGo toStatusScreenNavigation Panel
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide46Figure 23 Easy Mode: Status Screen6.2 What You Can DoYou can do the following in this mode:•Use this Navigation Panel to opt out of the Easy mode (Section 6.4 on page 46).•Use the Netw ork Map screen to check if your NBG5615 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 6.5 on page 47).•Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG5615 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 6.6 on page 48).•Use the Status Screen to view read-only information about the NBG5615, including the WAN IP, MAC address of the NBG5615 and the firmware version (Section 6.7 on page 54).6.3 What You Need to KnowBetween the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode:•Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available.•Access Point Mode: Only Pow er Saving and W ireless Security are available.6.4 Navigation PanelUse this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.Control PanelStatus ScreenGo toNetworkMapScreenNavigation Panel
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 47Figure 24 Control PanelThe following table describes the labels in this screen.6.5 Network MapNote: The Network MAP is viewable by Windows XP (need to install patch), Windows Vista and Windows 7 users only. For Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users, you can see the network devices connected to the NBG5615 by downloading the LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) patch from the Microsoft Website.Note: Don’t worry if the Network Map does not display in your web browser. This feature may not be supported by your system. You can still configure the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) in the Easy Mode and the NBG5615 features that you want to use in the Expert Mode.When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.Figure 25 Network Map Table 17 Control PanelITEM DESCRIPTIONHome Click this to go to the Login page. Expert Mode Click this to change to Expert Mode and customize features of the NBG5615.Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide48The line connecting the NBG5615 to the gateway becomes green when the NBG5615 is able to ping the gateway. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the NBG5615 does not get a response from the gateway. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the Internet.You can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device) connected to the NBG5615, including those connecting wirelessly. Right-click on the NBG5615 icon to refresh the network map and go to the Wizard. Right click on the other icons to view information about the device.6.6 Control PanelThe features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel.Figure 26 Control PanelSwitch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light flashes. If it is turned off, the red light flashes. Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 18 Control PanelITEM DESCRIPTIONGame Engine Switch ON to maximize bandwidth for gaming traffic in your network. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 6.6.1 on page 49 to see this screen.Power Saving Click this to schedule the wireless feature of the NBG5615. Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the NBG5615. Switch ON to apply wireless scheduling. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 6.6.2 on page 49 to see this screen.Content Filter Click this to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open. Switch ON to apply website filtering. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 6.6.3 on page 50 to see this screen.Bandwidth MGMT Click this to edit bandwidth management for predefined applications. Switch ON to have the NBG5615 management bandwidth for uplink and downlink traffic according to an application or service. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 6.6.4 on page 51 to see this screen.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 496.6.1 Game EngineWhen this feature is enabled, the NBG5615 maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that it forwards out through an interface.Figure 27 Game EngineNote: When this is switched on, the Gam e Console tab in the Bandw idth Mgm t screen is automatically positioned on top. Turn this off if your network is not using gaming.Click OK to close this screen.6.6.2 Power SavingUse this screen to set the day of the week and time of the day when your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. Disabling the wireless capability lowers the energy consumption of the of the NBG5615. Firewall Switch ON to ensure that your network is protected from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 6.6.5 on page 52 to see this screen.Wireless Security Click this to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your NBG5615. Refer to Section 6.6.6 on page 52 to see this screen.Table 18 Control Panel (continued)ITEM DESCRIPTION
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide50Figure 28 Power Saving The following table describes the labels in this screen.6.6.3 Content FilterUse this screen to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open.Table 19 Power Saving LABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the power saving schedule to 2.4G Hz or 5G Hz wireless radio.WLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off (depending on what you selected in the W LAN Status field). This field works in conjunction with the Day and For the follow ing tim es fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the For the follow ing tim es field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (m in) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (m in) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. In this time format, midnight is 00:00 and progresses up to 24:00. For example, 6:00 PM is 18:00.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 51Figure 29 Content Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen.6.6.4 Bandwidth MGMTUse this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for bandwidth allocation. The NBG5615 uses bandwidth management for incoming and outgoing traffic. Rank the services and applications by dragging them accordingly from High to Low and click Apply. Click Cancel to close the screen.Table 20 Content FilterLABEL DESCRIPTIONAdd Click Add after you have typed a keyword. Repeat this procedure to add other keywords. Up to 64 keywords are allowed.Note: The NBG5615 does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords. When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get a message telling you that the content filter is blocking this request.Delete Highlight a keyword in the text box and click Delete to remove it. The keyword disappears from the text box after you click Apply.Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide52Figure 30 Bandwidth MGNT6.6.5 FirewallEnable this feature to protect the network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The NBG5615 blocks repetitive pings from the WAN that can otherwise cause systems to slow down or hang.Figure 31 FirewallClick OK to close this screen.6.6.6 Wireless SecurityUse this screen to configure security for your the wireless LAN. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen.Note: You can enable the wireless function of your NBG5615 by first turning on the switch in the back panel.Use your mouseto drag the itemsaccording to howyou want toprioritize them.Left-click andslide up or down.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 53Figure 32 Wireless SecurityThe following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.6.6.7 WPSUse this screen to add a wireless station to the network using WPS. Click W PS in the W ireless Security to open the following screen.Table 21 Wireless SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2.4 G Hz or 5 G Hz wireless radio.Wireless Network Name (SSID)(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN. Security mode Select W PA2 -PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. Select No Security to allow any client to connect to this network without authentication.Wireless passwordThis field appears when you choose wither W PA2 -PSK as the security mode.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Verify password Type the password again to confirm.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen.WPS Click this to configure the WPS screen.You can transfer the wireless settings configured here (W ireless Security screen) to another wireless device that supports WPS.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide54Figure 33 Wireless Security: WPS The following table describes the labels in this screen.6.7 Status Screen in Easy ModeIn the Network Map screen, click Status to view read-only information about the NBG5615.Table 22 Wireless Security: WPSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Security Click this to go back to the W ireless Security screen.WPS Create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. The NBG5615 scans for a WPS-enabled device within the range and performs wireless security information synchronization. Note: After you click the WPS button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.Register Create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the NBG5615’s interface and pushing this button.Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Register to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.Exit Click Exit to close this screen.
Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 55Figure 34 Status Screen in Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 23 Status Screen in Easy ModeITEM DESCRIPTIONName This is the name of the NBG5615 in the network. You can change this in the Maintenance > General screen in Section 24.3 on page 193.Time This is the current system date and time.The date is in YYYY:MM:DD (Year-Month-Day) format. The time is in HH:MM:SS (Hour:Minutes:Seconds) format.WAN IP This is the IP address of the WAN port.MAC Address This is the MAC address of the NBG5615.Firmware Version This shows the firmware version of the NBG5615. The firmware version format shows the trunk version, model code and release number.Wireless 2.4G Network Name (SSID)Wireless 5G Network Name (SSID)This shows the SSID of the wireless network. You can configure this in the Wireless Security screen (Section 6.6.6 on page 52; Section 12.2 on page 110).Security This shows the wireless security used by the NBG5615.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 57CHAPTER 7Router Mode7.1 OverviewThe NBG5615 is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the NBG5615 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4 ) to the Internet.Figure 35 NBG5615 NetworkNote: The Status screen is shown after changing to the Expert Mode of the Web Configurator. It varies depending on the device mode of your NBG5615.7.2 Router Mode Status ScreenClick to open the status screen. Modem
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide58Figure 36 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.Table 24 Status Screen Icon KeyICON DESCRIPTIONLogout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. See Chapter 6 on page 45.Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics.Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 59The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device mode you select. Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Table 24 Status Screen Icon Key (continued)ICON DESCRIPTIONTable 25 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTIONDevice InformationHost Name This is the System Nam e you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Model Number This is the model name of your device.Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the NBG5615 is set - Router Mode.WAN InformationMAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.IP Address This shows the WAN port’s IP address.IP Subnet Mask This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.Default Gateway This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.LAN InformationMAC 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 Disable.WLAN 2.4G InformationWLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the NBG5615’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.MAC Address This shows the 2.4GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG5615 is using.WLAN 5G InformationMAC Address This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG5615 is using.Firewall This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.Summary
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide607.2.1 Navigation PanelUse the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure NBG5615 features. Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 10.5 on page 91). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN 2.4G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > W LAN 2 .4 G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on page 92). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > W LAN 5 G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on page 92). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 5GHz wireless LAN.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the NBG5615 is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG5615.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG5615 has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG5615’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG5615’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG5615 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 NBG5615 is using. Interface StatusInterface This displays the NBG5615 port types. The port types are: W AN, LAN and W LAN.Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Dow n (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or Dow n when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled.Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/ A when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation. This field displays N/ A when the line is disconnected.For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disabled.Table 25 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 61Figure 37 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus.Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router ModeLINK TAB FUNCTIONStatus This screen shows the NBG5615’s general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.MONI TORLog Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG5615.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 2.4G Station StatusUse this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station StatusUse this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 5GHz wireless LAN.CONFI GURATI ONNetworkWAN 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.
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide62Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G General Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security settings.More AP Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the NBG5615.MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG5615 to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG5615.Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.QoS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of individual services.WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.IP Alias Use this screen to have the NBG5615 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.DHCP Server General Use this screen to enable the NBG5615’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 information related to your DHCP status.NAT General Use this screen to enable NAT.Port ForwardingUse this screen to configure servers behind the NBG5615 and forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network.Port Trigger Use this screen to change your NBG5615’s port triggering settings.Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.Static Route Static Route Use this screen to configure IP static routes.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 Content Filter Use this screen to block certain web features and sites containing certain keywords in the URL.ManagementBandwidth Management General Use this screen to enable bandwidth management.Advanced Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule.Remote Management WWW Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the NBG5615.Telnet Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet to manage the NBG5615.Wake On LAN Use this screen to enable Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the local network.UPnP General Use this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG5615. Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION
Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 63USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to have the NBG5615 function as a DLNA-compliant media server, that lets DLNA-compliant media clients play video, audio, and photo content files stored on the connected USB storage device.SAMBA Use this screen to enable file sharing through the NBG5615.FTP Use this screen to have the NBG5615 act as a FTP server.MAI NTENANCEGeneral General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names.Password Password SetupUse this screen to change the password of your NBG5615. Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your NBG5615’s time and date.Firmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeUse this screen to upload firmware to your NBG5615.Backup/Restore Backup/RestoreUse this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG5615. Restart System RestartThis screen allows you to reboot the NBG5615 without turning the power off.Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.Sys OP Mode Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a router, or an access point.Table 26 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 65CHAPTER 8Access Point Mode8.1 OverviewUse your NBG5615 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode your NBG5615 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.Figure 38 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Many screens that are available in Router Mode are not available in Access Point Mode, such as bandwidth management and firewall.Note: See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an example of setting up a wireless network in Access Point mode. 8.2 What You Can Do•Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG5615 (Section 8.4 on page 67).•Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG5615 acting as an access point (Section 8.5 on page 69).8.3 What You Need to KnowSee Chapter 9 on page 73 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the NBG5615 as an access point.
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide668.3.1 Setting your NBG5615 to AP Mode1Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this.2To use your NBG5615 as an access point, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Access Point Mode. Figure 39 Changing to Access Point modeNote: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon as you do, your NBG5615 is already in Access Point mode.3When you select Access Point Mode, the following pop-up message window appears.Figure 40 Pop up for Access Point mode Click OK. Then click Apply. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Access Point mode is successful.8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point ModeLog in to the Web Configurator in Access Point mode, do the following:1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG5615. 2The default IP address of the NBG5615 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.3Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see Appendix B on page 221 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.4After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 67Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to Section on page 45 for the Easy Mode screens. Change to Expert Mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance SettingsThe configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode.•See Chapter 12 on page 105 for information on the configuring your wireless network.•See Chapter 24 on page 193 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 8.4 AP Mode Status ScreenClick to open the Status screen. Figure 41 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide68The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Table 27 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL DESCRIPTIONDevice InformationHost Name This is the System Nam e you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.Model Number This is the model name of your device.Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the NBG5615 is set - AP Mode.LAN InformationMAC 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 - Client or None.WLAN 2.4G InformationWLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the NBG5615’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.MAC Address This shows the 2.4GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG5615 is using.WLAN 5G InformationMAC Address This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG5615 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG5615 is using.SummaryPacket Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 10.5 on page 91). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN 2.4G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > W LAN 2 .4 G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on page 92). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > W LAN 5 G Station Status screen (Section 10.6 on page 92). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 5GHz wireless LAN.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the NBG5615 is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG5615.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG5615 has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG5615’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG5615’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG5615 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 NBG5615 is using.
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 698.4.1 Navigation PanelUse the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG5615 features in Access Point Mode.Figure 42 Menu: Access Point Mode Refer to Table 26 on page 61 for descriptions of the labels shown in the navigation panel.8.5 LAN ScreenUse this section to configure your LAN settings while in Access Point Mode. Click Netw ork > LAN to see the screen below.Note: If you change the IP address of the NBG5615 in the screen below, you will need to log into the NBG5615 again using the new IP address.Interface StatusInterface This displays the NBG5615 port types. The port types are: LAN and W LAN.Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Dow n (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or Dow n when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled.Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/ A when the line is disconnected.For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disabled.Table 27 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide70Figure 43 Network > LAN > IP The table below describes the labels in the screen.Table 28 Network > LAN > IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONObtain an IP Address AutomaticallyWhen you enable this, the NBG5615 gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP server (for example, your ISP). Users connected to the NBG5615 can now access the network (i.e., the Internet if the IP address is given by the ISP).The Web Configurator may no longer be accessible unless you know the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the NBG5615. You need to reset the NBG5615 to be able to access the Web Configurator again (see Section 24.7 on page 198 for details on how to reset the NBG5615).Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your NBG5615 in the field below.Static IP Address Click this if you want to specify the IP address of your NBG5615. Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to access the network or the Internet.IP Address Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. The default setting is 192.168.1.2. If you change the IP address you will have to log in again with the new IP address. Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG5615 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the NBG5615.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gatew ay I P Address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this field.DNS AssignmentFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG5615's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User- Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User- Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User- Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG5615 User’s Guide 71Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 28 Network > LAN > IP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 73CHAPTER 9Tutorials9.1 OverviewThis chapter provides tutorials for setting up your NBG5615.•Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS•Configure Wireless Security without WPS•Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG5615•Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer9.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPSThis section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the NBG5615 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card).There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do both.•Push Button Configuration ( PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 9.2.1 on page 73.This is the easier method.•PI N Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the NBG5615’s interface. See Section 9.2.2 on page 74. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.9.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)1Make sure that your NBG5615 is turned on. Make sure the W I FI button (at the back panel of the NBG5615) is pushed in, and that the device is placed within range of your notebook. 2Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in your notebook.3In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or W PS button)4Log into NBG5615’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the Configuration > Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G > W PS Station screen.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide74Note: Your NBG5615 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or the other.Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one. The NBG5615 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the NBG5615 securely. The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both NBG5615 and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).Figure 44 Example WPS Process: PBC Method9.2.2 PIN ConfigurationWhen you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both NBG5615’s configuration interface and the client’s utilities.1Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method to get a PIN number.2Enter the PIN number to the PI N field in the Configuration > Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G > W PS Station screen on the NBG5615.Wireless Client Access PointSECURITY INFOCOMMUNICATIONWITHIN 2 MINUTES
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 753Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the NBG5615’s WPS Station screen within two minutes.The NBG5615 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the NBG5615 securely. The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on NBG5615 and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Figure 45 Example WPS Process: PIN Method9.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPSThis example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your NBG5615.Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your NBG5615.WITHIN 2 MINUTESWireless ClientAccess PointSSI D SSID_Example3Channel 6Security WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide76The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 4.2 on page 39).1Make sure the W I FI switch (at the back panel of the NBG5615) is set to ON.2Open the Configuration > Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator. 3Confirm that the wireless LAN is enabled on the NBG5615.4Enter SSI D_ Exam ple3 as the SSID and select Channel- 06 as the channel. Set security mode to W PA2 -PSK and enter Thisism yW PA- PSKpre- sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 775Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device I nform at ion and check if the WLAN connection is up under I nterface Status.9.3.1 Configure Your NotebookNote: We use the ZyXEL NWD2205 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.1The NBG5615 supports IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.2Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a “utility” that you install on your computer. See your wireless adapter’s User’s Guide for information on how to do that.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide783After you’ve installed the utility, open it. If you cannot see your utility’s icon on your screen, go to Start > Program s and click on your utility in the list of programs that appears. The utility displays a list of APs within range, as shown in the example screen below.4Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.5Select AES and type the security key in the following screen. Click Next. 6The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 797Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If your wireless connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide. If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured.9.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG5615You can configure more than one SSID on a NBG5615. See Section 12.4 on page 118. This allows you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the NBG5615 as if there were multiple APs (virtual APs). Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type and MAC filtering settings. That is, each SSID on the NBG5615 represents a different access point/wireless network to wireless clients in the network. Clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings. Clients using different SSIDs can access the Internet and the wired network behind the NBG5615 (such as a printer).
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide80For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in your office. A is for workers, B is for guests and C is specific to a VoIP device in the meeting room. 9.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDsThe NBG5615 is in router mode by default.This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your NBG5615 (in router mode).1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG5615 using an Ethernet cable. 2The default IP address of the NBG5615 in router mode is “192.168.1.1”. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.2” and “192.168.1.254”.3Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see Appendix B on page 221 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.4After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.1” as the web address in your web browser.5Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.ABCSSI D_GuestSSI D_ W orkerSSI D_VoI PSSID SECURITY TYPE KEY MAC FILTERINGSSID_Worker WPA2-PSKWPA Compatible DoNotStealMyWirelessNetwork DisableSSID_VoIP WPA-PSK VoIPOnly12345678 Allow00:A0:C5:01:23:45SSID_Guest WPA-PSK keyexample123 Disable
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 816Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click I gnore.7The Easy Mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.8Go to Configuration > Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G > More AP. Click the Edit icon of the first entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSI D_ W orker.9Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable I ntra-BSS Traffic for SSI D_W orker to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Click Apply.10 Click the Edit icon of the second entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSI D_VoI P.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide8211 Configure the screen as follows. You do not enable I ntra- BSS Traffic for SSI D_ VoI P. Click Apply.12 Click the Edit icon of the third entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSI D_Guest.13 Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable I ntra-BSS Traffic for SSI D_ Guest to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Select Enable Guest W LAN to allow clients to access the Internet only. Click Apply.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 8314 Click the MAC Filter tab to configure MAC filtering for the SSI D_ VoI P wireless network. Select SSI D_VoI P from the SSI D Select drop-down list, enable MAC address filtering and set the Filter Action to Allow . Enter the VoIP device’s MAC address in the Mac Address field and click Apply to allow only the VoIP device to associate with the NBG5615 using this SSID.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide849.5 Automatically Connecting to a USB PrinterYour computer can connect to a shared USB printer by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. This tutorial shows you how to set your computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer over your NBG5615 network each time you log into your computer. 1Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to your computer which should be connected to the NBG5615’s network. See Chapter 2 on page 22 for details on the installation.2Connect a USB printer to one of the USB ports of the NBG5615. 3Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on your computer. The name of the USB printer automatically shows in the Utility screen.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide 854Click on the printer name. Then click Connect. Your computer will search for the printer driver. You may be prompted to install the driver. Follow the driver’s installation steps to finish installing. 5Click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the menu.6Select the USB printer you want to connect to and click Apply.
Chapter 9 TutorialsNBG5615 User’s Guide867Now your computer can automatically connect to this shared USB printer over your NBG5615 network each time you log into your computer. The printer will be automatically added to your printer list.8The Utility supports one connection to the NBG5615’s USB device at a time. If more than one computer is using the printer and are all auto-connected to the USB device, the second computer automatically starts printing after the first computer finishes its printing task.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 89CHAPTER 10Monitor10.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the NBG5615. To access the Monitor screens, go to Expert Mode after login, then click . You can also click the links in the Sum m ary table of the Status screen to view the packets sent/received as well as the status of clients connected to the NBG5615.10.2 What You Can Do•Use the Log screen to see the logs for the activity on the NBG5615 (Section 10.3 on page 89).•Use the DHCP Table screen to view information related to your DHCP status (Section 10.4 on page 90).•use the Packet Statistics screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on (Section 10.5 on page 91).•Use the W LAN 2 .4G/ 5G Station Status screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615 (Section 10.6 on page 92).10.3 The Log ScreenThe Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the NBG5615’s logs in one location.10.3.1 View LogUse the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the NBG5615. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. Select what logs you want to see from the Display drop list. The log choices depend on your settings in the Log Setting screen. Click Refresh to renew the log screen. Click Clear Log to delete all the logs.
Chapter 10 MonitorNBG5615 User’s Guide90Figure 46 View LogYou can configure which logs to display in the View Log screen. Go to the Log Setting screen and select the logs you wish to display. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Cancel to start the screen afresh.Figure 47 Log Settings10.4 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 NBG5615’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the NBG5615 provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured.Click Monitor > DHCP Table or Configuration > Netw ork > DHCP Server > Client List. Read-only information here relates to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client
Chapter 10 MonitorNBG5615 User’s Guide 91information (including MAC Address, and I P Address) of all network clients using the NBG5615’s DHCP server. Figure 48 Monitor > DHCP TableThe following table describes the labels in this screen.10.5 Packet Statistics Click Monitor > Packet Statistics or the Packet Statistics ( Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll I nterval( s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.Table 29 Monitor > DHCP TableLABEL DESCRIPTION# This is the index number of the host computer.Status This field displays whether the connection to the host computer is up (a yellow bulb) or down (a gray bulb).Host Name This field displays the computer host name.IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.MAC Address This field shows the MAC address of the computer with the name in the Host Nam e field.Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.Reserve Select this if you want to reserve the IP address for this specific MAC address.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 10 MonitorNBG5615 User’s Guide92Figure 49 Monitor > Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in this screen.10.6 WLAN Station Status Click Monitor > W LAN 2 .4 G/ 5G Station Status or the W LAN 2 .4 G/ 5G Station Status ( Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG5615’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.Table 30 Monitor > Packet StatisticsLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort This is the NBG5615’s interface type.Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Dow n when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and I dle (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 Dow n when the line is disconnected.For the 2.4GHz or 5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and Dow n 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 time the NBG5615 has been for each session.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG5615 has been on.Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll I nterval( s) field.Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.
Chapter 10 MonitorNBG5615 User’s Guide 93Figure 50 Monitor > WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 31 Monitor > WLAN Station StatusLABEL 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 NBG5615’s WLAN.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 95CHAPTER 11WAN11.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses the NBG5615’s W AN screens. Use these screens to configure your NBG5615 for Internet access.A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations.Figure 51 LAN and WAN11.2 What You Can Do•Use the I nternet Connection screen to enter your ISP information and set how the computer acquires its IP, DNS and WAN MAC addresses (Section 11.4 on page 97).•Use the Advanced screen to enable multicasting, configure Windows networking and bridge (Section 11.5 on page 104).11.3 What You Need To KnowThe information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN connection, as well as enable/disable some advanced features of your NBG5615.
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide9611.3.1 Configuring Your Internet ConnectionEncapsulation MethodEncapsulation is used to include data from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. To set up a WAN connection to the Internet, you need to use the same encapsulation method used by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP offers a dial-up Internet connection using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication.WAN IP AddressThe WAN IP address is an IP address for the NBG5615, which makes it accessible from an outside network. It is used by the NBG5615 to communicate with other devices in other networks. It can be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the NBG5615 tries to access the Internet.If your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should also assign you the subnet mask and DNS server IP address(es) (and a gateway IP address if you use the Ethernet or ENET ENCAP encapsulation method).DNS Server Address AssignmentUse Domain Name System (DNS) to map a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it. The NBG5615 can get the DNS server addresses in the following ways.1The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when you sign up. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields.2If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the NBG5615’s WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP. WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN. Choose Factory Default to select the factory assigned default MAC Address.Otherwise, click Clone the com puter's MAC address - I P Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be copied to configuration file. It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN Port.
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide 97MulticastTraditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways - Unicast (1 sender - 1 recipient) or Broadcast (1 sender - everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to a group of hosts on the network - not everybody and not just 1. Figure 52 Multicast ExampleIn the multicast example above, systems A and D comprise one multicast group. In multicasting, the server only needs to send one data stream and this is delivered to systems A and D. IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The NBG5615 supports both IGMP version 1 (I GMP-v1) and IGMP version 2 (I GMP- v2). At start up, the NBG5615 queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the NBG5615 periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/disabled on the NBG5615 WAN interface in the Web Configurator (W AN). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces.11.4 Internet ConnectionUse this screen to change your NBG5615’s Internet access settings. Click Netw ork > W AN from the Configuration menu. The screen differs according to the encapsulation you choose.11.4.1 IPoE EncapsulationThis screen displays when you select I PoE encapsulation.
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide98Figure 53 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 32 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation You must choose the I PoE option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.IP AddressObtain an IP Address AutomaticallySelect this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Static IP Address Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Static I P Address. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask in this field.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gatew ay I P Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.MTU Size Enter the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size for each packet. If a larger packet arrives, the NBG5615 divides it into smaller fragments.DNS Server
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide 9911.4.2 PPPoE EncapsulationThe NBG5615 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE.For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for example Radius).One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for individuals.Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG5615 (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG5615 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.First DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG5615's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User- Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG5615’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the com puter's MAC address - I P Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 32 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide100This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.Figure 54 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 33 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation Select PPPoE if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.PPP InformationPPP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.PPP Password Type the password associated with the user name above.MTU Size Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) or the largest packet size per frame that your NBG5615 can receive and process.PPP Auto Connect Select this option if you do not want the connection to time out.Idle Timeout (second)This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the router automatically disconnects from the PPPoE server.
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide 10111.4.3 PPTP EncapsulationPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks.PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.PPPoE Service Name Enter the PPPoE service name specified in the ISP account.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed I P Address. DNS ServerFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG5615's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User- Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the NBG5615’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the com puter's MAC address - I P Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC AddressSelect this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 33 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide102This screen displays when you select PPTP encapsulation.Figure 55 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP EncapsulationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 34 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Nam e and Passw ord fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.PPTP InformationPPTP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide 103PPTP Password Type the password associated with the User Name above.MTU Size Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) or the largest packet size per frame that your NBG5615 can receive and process.PPPTP Auto Connect Select this option if you do not want the connection to time out.Idle Timeout This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the NBG5615 automatically disconnects from the PPTP server.PPTP Configuration PPTP Server IP AddressType the IP address of the PPTP server.Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallySelect this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection. Static IP Address Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed I P Address. Subnet Mask Your NBG5615 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the NBG5615.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gatew ay I P Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP Select this to get your WAN IP address from your ISP.Use Fixed IP Address Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. My WAN IP Address Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed I P Address. DNS ServerFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From I SP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG5615's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User- Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.WAN MAC Address The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG5615’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the com puter's MAC address - I P Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 34 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 11 WANNBG5615 User’s Guide10411.5 Advanced WAN ScreenTo change your NBG5615’s advanced WAN settings, click Netw ork > W AN > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 56 Network > WAN > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 35 Network > WAN > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONMulticast SetupMulticast Select I GMPv1 / v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN to the LAN. Select None to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or sent to all connected network devices.Auto-Subnet ConfigurationEnable Auto-IP-Change modeSelect this option to have the NBG5615 change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 accordingly when the NBG5615 gets a dynamic WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the NBG5615 are still available in this mode.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
NBG5615 User’s Guide 105CHAPTER 12Wireless LAN12.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your NBG5615. The NBG5615 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz network at the same time. You can have different wireless and wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs. Click Configuration > Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2.4G or W ireless LAN 5G to configure to do so.See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.Figure 57 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 NBG5615 is the AP.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide10612.1.1 What You Can Do•Use the General screen to turn the wireless connection on or off, set up wireless security between the NBG5615 and the wireless clients, and make other basic configuration changes (Section 12.2 on page 110).•Use the More AP screen to set up multiple wireless networks on your NBG5615 (Section 12.4 on page 118). •Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG5615 (Section 12.5 on page 121).•Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section 12.6 on page 123).•Use the QoS screen to ensure Quality of Service (QoS) in your wireless network (Section 12.7 on page 123).•Use the W PS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 12.8 on page 124).•Use the W PS Station screen to add a wireless station using WPS (Section 12.9 on page 126). •Use the Scheduling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (Section 12.10 on page 126).12.1.2 What You Should KnowEvery wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information.• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.Wireless Security OverviewThe following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless network.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.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 107MAC 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.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.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.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 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide108The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication. (See page 107 for information about this.)For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose W PA or W PA2 . If users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, Static W EP, W PA- PSK, or W PA2 -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 W EP in the wireless network.Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use W PA- PSK, W PA, 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.Note: It is not possible to use W PA- PSK, W PA 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 W PA2 or W PA2 -PSK in your NBG5615, you can also select an option (W PA/W PA-PSK Com patible) to support WPA/WPA-PSK as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up W PA2 -PSK or W PA2 (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the W PA/W PA-PSK Com patible option in the NBG5615.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.Guest WLANGuest WLAN allows you to set up a wireless network where users can access to Internet via the NBG5615 (Z), but not other networks connected to the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network N.Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent networks.Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. Table 36 Types of Encryption for Each Type of AuthenticationNO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVERW eakest No Security WPAStatic WEPWPA-PSKStrongest WPA2-PSK WPA2
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 109Figure 58 Guest Wireless LAN NetworkGuest WLAN BandwidthThe Guest WLAN Bandwidth function allows you to restrict the maximum bandwidth for the guest wireless network. Additionally, you can also define bandwidth for your home or office network. An example is shown next to define maximum bandwidth for your networks (A is Guest WLAN and N is home or company network.)Figure 59 Example: Bandwidth for Different NetworksWPSWiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification NAZ600 kbps100 kbps300 kbpsNA
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide110Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 9.2 on page 73. 12.2 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen to configure the SSID and wireless security of the wireless LAN.Note: If you are configuring the NBG5615 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the NBG5615’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 NBG5615’s new settings.Click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G to open the General screen.Figure 60 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.Table 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless LAN Select Enable to activate the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless LAN. Select Disable to turn it off. You can enable or disable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs by using the W I FI button located on the back panel of the NBG5615.Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN. Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 111Channel Selection Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in.Refer to the Connection Wizard chapter for more information on channels. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled.Auto Channel SelectionSelect this check box for the NBG5615 to automatically choose the channel with the least interference. Deselect this check box if you wish to manually select the channel using the Channel Selection field.Operating Channel This displays the channel the NBG5615 is currently using.Channel Width Select the wireless channel width used by NBG5615.A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 144Mbps (2.4GHz) or 217Mbps (5GHZ) whereas a 40MHz channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) or 450Mbps (5GHZ). Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, select Auto 20 / 4 0MHz to allow the NBG5615 to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically.40MHz (channel bonding or dual channel) bonds two adjacent radio channels to increase throughput. The wireless clients must also support 40 MHz. It is often better to use the 20 MHz setting in a location where the environment hinders the wireless signal. Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your neighborhood or the wireless clients do not support channel bonding.802.11 Mode If you are in the W ireless LAN 2 .4 G > General screen, you can select from the following:•80 2 .1 1b: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. In this mode, all wireless devices can only transmit at the data rates supported by IEEE 802.11b.•80 2 .1 1g: allows IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Device. IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices can associate with the NBG5615 only when they use the short preamble type.•80 2 .1 1bg: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. The NBG5615 adjusts the transmission rate automatically according to the wireless standard supported by the wireless devices.•80 2 .1 1n: allows IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. This can increase transmission rates, although IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g clients will not be able to connect to the NBG5615. I•80 2 .1 1gn: allows either IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. The transmission rate of your NBG5615 might be reduced.•80 2 .1 1 bgn: allows IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. The transmission rate of your NBG5615 might be reduced.If you are in the W ireless LAN 5 G > General screen, you can select from the following:•80 2 .1 1a: allows only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615.•80 2 .1 1an: allows both IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG5615. The transmission rate of your NBG5615 might be reduced.Table 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide112See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen. 12.3 Wireless SecurityThe screen varies depending on what you select in the Security Mode field.12.3.1 No SecuritySelect No Security to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access points without any data encryption.Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG5615, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.Figure 61 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No SecuritySecurity Mode Select Static W EP, W PA-PSK, W PA, W PA2 -PSK or W PA2 to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See Section 12.3 on page 112 for detailed information on different security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available in this field.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 113The following table describes the labels in this screen.12.3.2 WEP EncryptionWEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.Your NBG5615 allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can be enabled at any one time.Select Static W EP from the Security Mode list.Table 38 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide114Figure 62 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEPThe following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.Table 39 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEPLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select Static W EP to enable data encryption.PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the NBG5615 into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.WEP Encryption Select 6 4- bits or 1 28 -bits.This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.Authentication MethodSelect Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the NBG5615 occurs. Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 11512.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKSelect W PA- PSK or W PA2 -PSK from the Security Mode list.Figure 63 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key. Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the NBG5615 and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.If you chose 6 4- bits, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").If you chose 12 8 -bits, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F"). You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The default key is key 1.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 39 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide116The following table describes the labels in this screen.12.3.4 WPA/WPA2Select W PA or W PA2 from the Security Mode list. Note: WPA or WPA2 is not available if you enable WPS before you configure WPA or WPA2 in the W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G > General screen.Table 40 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select W PA- PSK or W PA2- PSK to enable data encryption.WPA-PSK CompatibleThis field appears when you choose W PA2 -PSK as the Security Mode.Check this field to allow wireless devices using W PA- PSK security mode to connect to your NBG5615.Pre-Shared Key W PA-PSK/ W PA2- PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Group Key Update TimerThe Group Key Update Tim er is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. The default is 36 0 0 seconds (60 minutes).Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 117Figure 64 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 41 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2LABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select W PA or W PA2 to enable data encryption.WPA Compatible This check box is available only when you select W PA2 -PSK or W PA2 in the Security Mode field.Select the check box to have both WPA2 and WPA wireless clients be able to communicate with the NBG5615 even when the NBG5615 is using WPA2-PSK or WPA2.Group Key Update TimerThe Group Key Update Tim er is the rate at which the AP (if using W PA- PSK/W PA2 -PSK key management) or RADIUS server (if using W PA/ W PA2 key management) sends a new group key out to all clients. The re-keying process is the WPA/WPA2 equivalent of automatically changing the WEP key for an AP and all stations in a WLAN on a periodic basis. Setting of the Group Key Update Tim er is also supported in W PA- PSK/ W PA2 -PSK mode. PMK Cache Period This field is available only when you select W PA2 .Specify how often wireless clients have to resend usernames and passwords in order to stay connected. Enter a time interval between 10 and 999999 minutes. Note: If wireless client authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the reauthentication timer on the RADIUS server has priority.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide11812.4 More AP Screen This screen allows you to enable and configure multiple wireless networks and guest wireless network settings on the NBG5615.You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the NBG5615. This allows you to use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then assign varying security types to different SSIDs. Wireless clients can use different SSIDs to associate with the same access point.Click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5G > More AP. The following screen displays.Pre-Authentication This field is available only when you select W PA2 .Pre-authentication enables fast roaming by allowing the wireless client (already connecting to an AP) to perform IEEE 802.1x authentication with another AP before connecting to it. Select Enable to turn on preauthentication in WAP2. Otherwise, select Disable.Authentication ServerIP Address Enter the IP address of the external authentication server in dotted decimal notation.Port Number Enter the port number of the external authentication server. You need not change this value unless your network administrator instructs you to do so with additional information. Shared Secret Enter a password (up to 127 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared between the external authentication server and the NBG5615.The key must be the same on the external authentication server and your NBG5615. The key is not sent over the network. Session Timeout The NBG5615 automatically disconnects a wireless client from the wireless and wired networks after a period of inactivity. The wireless client needs to send the username and password again before it can use the wireless and wired networks again. Some wireless clients may prompt users for a username and password; other clients may use saved login credentials. In either case, there is usually a short delay while the wireless client logs in to the wireless network again.Enter the time in seconds from 0 to 999999.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 41 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2 (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 119Figure 65 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP The following table describes the labels in this screen.12.4.1 More AP EditUse this screen to edit an SSID profile. Click the Edit icon next to an SSID in the More AP screen. The following screen displays.Figure 66 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit Table 42 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More APLABEL DESCRIPTION#This is the index number of each SSID profile. Status This shows whether the SSID profile is active (a yellow bulb) or not (a gray bulb).SSID An SSID profile is the set of parameters relating to one of the NBG5615’s BSSs. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless device is associated. This field displays the name of the wireless profile on the network. When a wireless client scans for an AP to associate with, this is the name that is broadcast and seen in the wireless client utility.Security This field indicates the security mode of the SSID profile.Edit Click the Edit icon to configure the SSID profile.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide120Figure 67 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit (the last SSID) The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 43 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: EditLABEL DESCRIPTIONActive Select this to activate the SSID profile.Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical English language keyboard) 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.Intra-BSS Traffic A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.WMM QoS Check this to have the NBG5615 automatically give a service a priority level according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them run more smoothly.Enable Guest WLANSelect the check box to activate guest wireless LAN. This is available only for the last SSID on the NBG5615.Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. AP mode, Universal Repeater mode, WISP mode and WISP + Universal Repeater mode don’t support guest WLAN.IP Address Type an IP address for the devices on the Guest WLAN using this as the gateway IP address.IP Subnet Mask Type the subnet mask for the guest wireless LAN.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 12112.5 MAC Filter Screen The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the NBG5615 to give exclusive access to devices (Allow ) or exclude devices from accessing the NBG5615 (Deny). 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. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen.To change your NBG5615’s MAC filter settings, click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.Enable Bandwidth Management for Guest WLAN Select this to turn on bandwidth management for the Guest WLAN network.Maximum Bandwidth Enter a number to specify maximum bandwidth the Guest WLAN network can use.Security Mode Select Static W EP, W PA- PSK, W PA, W PA2 -PSK or W PA2 to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See Section 12.3 on page 112 for detailed information on different security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available in this field.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 43 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide122Figure 68 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC FilterThe following table describes the labels in this menu.Table 44 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC FilterLABEL DESCRIPTIONSSID Select Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.MAC Address FilterSelect to turn on (Enable) or off (Disable) MAC address filtering.Filter Action Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Filter Summary table.Select Allow to permit access to the NBG5615, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the NBG5615. Select Deny to block access to the NBG5615, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the NBG5615. MAC Filter SummarySet This is the index number of the MAC address.MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the NBG5615.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 12312.6 Wireless LAN Advanced ScreenUse this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as the output power, RTS/CTS Threshold settings.Click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 69 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AdvancedThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 12.7 Quality of Service (QoS) ScreenThe QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.Table 45 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONRTS/CTS ThresholdData with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. This field is not configurable and the NBG5615 automatically changes to use the maximum value if you select 80 2 .1 1n, 802 .1 1 an, 802 .1 1 gn or 80 2 .1 1bgn in the W ireless LAN 2.4G/ 5G > General screen.Fragmentation ThresholdThe threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. This field is not configurable and the NBG5615 automatically changes to use the maximum value if you select 80 2 .1 1n, 802 .1 1 an, 802 .1 1 gn or 80 2 .1 1bgn in the W ireless LAN 2.4G/ 5G > General screen.Intra-BSS Traffic A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.Tx Power Set the output power of the NBG5615 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the NBG5615 to reduce interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100 % , 90% , 75 % , 5 0% , 2 5% or 10 % . Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide124Click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2 .4 G/ 5 G > QoS. The following screen appears.Figure 70 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. 12.8 WPS ScreenUse this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2.4G/ 5G > W PS.Note: With WPS, wireless clients can only connect to the wireless network using the first SSID on the NBG5615.Table 46 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWMM QoS Select Enable to have the NBG5615 automatically give a service a priority level according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them run more smoothly.This field is not configurable and the NBG5615 automatically enables WMM QoS if you select 802 .1 1n, 8 0 2 .1 1 a n, 8 02 .11 gn or 8 02.1 1bgn in the W ireless LAN 24 G/ 5G > General screen.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 125Figure 71 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPSThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 47 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWPS SetupWPS Select Enable to turn on the WPS feature. Otherwise, select Disable.PIN Code Select Enable and click Apply to allow the PIN Configuration method. If you select Disable, you cannot create a new PIN number.PIN Number This is the WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) of the NBG5615. Enter this PIN in the configuration utility of the device you want to connect to the NBG5615 using WPS.The PIN is not necessary when you use WPS push-button method.Click Generate to generate a new PIN number.WPS StatusStatus This displays Configured when the NBG5615 has connected to a wireless network using WPS or when W PS Enable is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen.This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the NBG5615 or you click Release Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.Release ConfigurationThis button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured.Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the NBG5615.802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the NBG5615.SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the NBG5615’s first SSID).Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide12612.9 WPS Station ScreenUse this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2.4G/ 5 G > W PS Station tab.Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.Figure 72 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS StationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.12.10 Scheduling ScreenUse this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Netw ork > W ireless LAN 2.4G/ 5G > Scheduling tab.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 47 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 48 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS StationLABEL DESCRIPTIONPush Button Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations’s wireless settings. Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security information synchronization. Or input station’s PIN numberUse this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s wireless settings. Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Start to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
Chapter 12 Wireless LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 127Figure 73 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > SchedulingThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 49 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > SchedulingLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless LAN SchedulingWireless LAN SchedulingSelect Enable to activate the wireless LAN scheduling feature. Select Disable to turn it off.SchedulingWLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works in conjunction with the Day and For the follow ing tim es fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the For the follow ing tim es field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (m in) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (m in) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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NBG5615 User’s Guide 129CHAPTER 13LAN13.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. Figure 74 LAN ExampleThe LAN screens can help you configure a manage IP address, and partition your physical network into logical networks.13.2 What You Can Do•Use the I P screen to change the IP address for your NBG5615 (Section 13.4 on page 130).•Use the I P Alias screen to have the NBG5615 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets (Section 13.5 on page 131).13.3 What You Need To KnowThe actual physical connection determines whether the NBG5615 ports are LAN or WAN ports. There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown next.
Chapter 13 LANNBG5615 User’s Guide130Figure 75 LAN and WAN IP AddressesThe LAN parameters of the NBG5615 are preset in the factory with the following values:• IP address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)• DHCP server enabled with 32 client IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33. These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If your ISP gives you explicit DNS server address(es), read the embedded Web Configurator help regarding what fields need to be configured.13.3.1 IP Pool SetupThe NBG5615 is pre-configured with a pool of 32 IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33 to 192.168.1.64. This configuration leaves 31 IP addresses (excluding the NBG5615 itself) in the lower range (192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.32) for other server computers, for instance, servers for mail, FTP, TFTP, web, etc., that you may have.13.3.2 LAN TCP/IP The NBG5615 has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability.13.3.3 IP AliasIP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same Ethernet interface. The NBG5615 supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the NBG5615 itself as the gateway for each LAN network.13.4 LAN IP ScreenUse this screen to change the IP address for your NBG5615. Click Netw ork > LAN > I P.
Chapter 13 LANNBG5615 User’s Guide 131Figure 76 Network > LAN > IP The following table describes the labels in this screen.13.5 IP Alias ScreenUse this screen to have the NBG5615 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN I P Alias.Figure 77 Network > LAN > IP Alias Table 50 Network > LAN > IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Address Type the IP address of your NBG5615 in dotted decimal notation.IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG5615 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the NBG5615.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 13 LANNBG5615 User’s Guide132The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 51 Network > LAN > IP AliasLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Alias 1, 2 Check this to enable IP alias to configure another LAN network for the NBG5615.IP Address Type the IP alias address of your NBG5615 in dotted decimal notation.IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG5615 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the NBG5615.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG5615.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.

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