ZyXEL Communications NBG6616 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC1200 HD Media Router User Manual

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC1200 HD Media Router

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Quick Start Guidewww.zyxel.comNBG6616Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC1200 Media RouterVersion 1.00Edition 1, 09/2014Copyright © 2014 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
NBG6616 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 NBG6616 and access the Web Configurator wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
 Contents OverviewNBG6616 User’s Guide3Contents OverviewUser’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................11Introduction .............................................................................................................................................12Introducing the Web Configurator  ...........................................................................................................17Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................20NBG6616 Modes .....................................................................................................................................30Easy Mode  ..............................................................................................................................................31Router Mode  ...........................................................................................................................................42Access Point Mode  .................................................................................................................................49Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................56Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................68Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................69WAN ........................................................................................................................................................74Wireless LAN  ..........................................................................................................................................84LAN .......................................................................................................................................................107DHCP Server  ........................................................................................................................................ 111NAT .......................................................................................................................................................116DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................126Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................128Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................131Content Filtering ....................................................................................................................................136Parental Control  ....................................................................................................................................138IPv6 Firewall ..........................................................................................................................................144Bandwidth Management  .......................................................................................................................147Remote Management ............................................................................................................................154Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................158USB Media Sharing ...............................................................................................................................164Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................174Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................184
Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide4Table of ContentsContents Overview  ..............................................................................................................................3Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 11Chapter   1Introduction.........................................................................................................................................121.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................121.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................121.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6616  ........................................................................................................121.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6616  .........................................................................................131.5 Resetting the NBG6616  ....................................................................................................................131.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................131.6 The WPS Button  ...............................................................................................................................131.7 LEDs  .................................................................................................................................................141.8 Wall Mounting  ...................................................................................................................................15Chapter   2Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................172.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................172.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................172.2.1 Login Screen  ...........................................................................................................................172.2.2 Password Screen  ....................................................................................................................18Chapter   3Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................203.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................203.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................203.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................213.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ............................................................................................................223.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE  ........................................................................................................243.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................253.5 Wireless Security  ..............................................................................................................................263.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................263.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK .................................................................................................27
 Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide5Chapter   4NBG6616 Modes .................................................................................................................................304.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................304.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................304.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................30Chapter   5Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................315.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................315.2 What You Can Do  .............................................................................................................................325.3 What You Need to Know  ...................................................................................................................325.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................325.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................335.6 Control Panel  ....................................................................................................................................345.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................355.6.2 Power Saving  ..........................................................................................................................355.6.3 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................365.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................375.6.5 Firewall  ....................................................................................................................................385.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................385.6.7 WPS  ........................................................................................................................................395.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................40Chapter   6Router Mode........................................................................................................................................426.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................426.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................426.2.1 Navigation Panel  .....................................................................................................................45Chapter   7Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................497.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................497.2 What You Can Do  .............................................................................................................................497.3 What You Need to Know  ...................................................................................................................497.3.1 Setting your NBG6616 to AP Mode .........................................................................................507.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................507.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................517.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................517.4.1 Navigation Panel  .....................................................................................................................537.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................53Chapter   8Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................56
Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide68.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................568.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................568.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................568.2.2 PIN Configuration  ....................................................................................................................578.3 Connect to NBG6616 Wireless Network without WPS  .....................................................................588.3.1 Configure Your Notebook  ........................................................................................................608.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6616 .............................................................................................628.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ......................................................................63Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 68Chapter   9Monitor.................................................................................................................................................699.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................699.2 What You Can Do  .............................................................................................................................699.3 The Log Screen .................................................................................................................................699.3.1 View Log ..................................................................................................................................699.4 DHCP Table     ...................................................................................................................................709.5 Packet Statistics    .............................................................................................................................719.6 WLAN Station Status     .....................................................................................................................72Chapter   10WAN .....................................................................................................................................................7410.1 Overview  .........................................................................................................................................7410.2 What You Can Do  ...........................................................................................................................7410.3 What You Need To Know  ................................................................................................................7410.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................7510.4 Internet Connection .........................................................................................................................7610.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation  ...............................................................................................................7610.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation  ...........................................................................................................7910.5 Advanced WAN Screen  ..................................................................................................................82Chapter   11Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................8411.1 Overview  .........................................................................................................................................8411.1.1 What You Can Do  ..................................................................................................................8511.1.2 What You Should Know  .........................................................................................................8511.2 General Wireless LAN Screen   .......................................................................................................8911.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................9111.3.1 No Security  ............................................................................................................................9111.3.2 WEP Encryption .....................................................................................................................92
 Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide711.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  ...........................................................................................................9411.3.4 WPA/WPA2  ............................................................................................................................9511.4 More AP Screen ..............................................................................................................................9711.4.1 More AP Edit ..........................................................................................................................9811.5 MAC Filter Screen   ........................................................................................................................10011.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ...................................................................................................10211.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ...................................................................................................10211.8 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................10311.9 WPS Station Screen ......................................................................................................................10511.10 Scheduling Screen  ......................................................................................................................105Chapter   12LAN ....................................................................................................................................................10712.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................10712.2 What You Can Do  .........................................................................................................................10712.3 What You Need To Know  ..............................................................................................................10712.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................10812.3.2 LAN TCP/IP  .........................................................................................................................10812.3.3 IP Alias  ................................................................................................................................10812.4 LAN IP Screen  ..............................................................................................................................10812.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................10912.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................................................................................................................110Chapter   13DHCP Server ..................................................................................................................................... 11113.1 Overview  ....................................................................................................................................... 11113.1.1 What You Can Do  ................................................................................................................ 11113.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 11113.2 DHCP Server General Screen ...................................................................................................... 11113.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen    ................................................................................................ 11213.4 DHCP Client List Screen ............................................................................................................... 114Chapter   14NAT.....................................................................................................................................................11614.1 Overview     ....................................................................................................................................11614.1.1 What You Can Do  ................................................................................................................ 11614.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................11714.2 General  .........................................................................................................................................11814.3 Port Forwarding Screen   ...............................................................................................................11914.3.1 Port Forwarding Edit Screen   ..............................................................................................12114.4 Port Trigger Screen .......................................................................................................................12214.5 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................12314.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ..............................................................123
Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide814.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example  ............................................................................................12314.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................12414.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................12414.5.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports  ...................................................................125Chapter   15DDNS..................................................................................................................................................12615.1 Overview   ......................................................................................................................................12615.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................12615.2 General    .......................................................................................................................................126Chapter   16Static Route.......................................................................................................................................12816.1 Overview     ....................................................................................................................................12816.2 IP Static Route Screen  .................................................................................................................12816.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route  ..........................................................................................................129Chapter   17Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................13117.1 Overview    .....................................................................................................................................13117.1.1 What You Can Do  ................................................................................................................13117.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................13117.2 General Screen  ............................................................................................................................13317.3 Services Screen ............................................................................................................................133Chapter   18Content Filtering...............................................................................................................................13618.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................13618.2 Content Filter .................................................................................................................................136Chapter   19Parental Control................................................................................................................................13819.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................13819.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................13819.2 Parental Control Screen ................................................................................................................13819.2.1 Add/Edit a Parental Control Rule .........................................................................................13919.2.2 Add/Edit a Service  ...............................................................................................................14119.3 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................14219.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ...................................................................142Chapter   20IPv6 Firewall......................................................................................................................................14420.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................144
 Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide920.2 IPv6 Firewall Screen   ....................................................................................................................144Chapter   21Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................14721.1 Overview   ......................................................................................................................................14721.2 What You Can Do  .........................................................................................................................14721.3 What You Need To Know  ..............................................................................................................14821.4 General Screen  ............................................................................................................................14821.5 Advanced Screen  .........................................................................................................................14821.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration   ...........................................................15021.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration     .........................................15121.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................153Chapter   22Remote Management........................................................................................................................15422.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................15422.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter  .................................................................................................15422.3 What You Need to Know  ...............................................................................................................15422.3.1 Remote Management and NAT  ...........................................................................................15522.3.2  System Timeout ..................................................................................................................15522.4 WWW Screen    .............................................................................................................................15522.5 Telnet Screen     .............................................................................................................................15622.6 Wake On LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................156Chapter   23Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................15823.1 Overview   ......................................................................................................................................15823.2 What You Need to Know  ...............................................................................................................15823.2.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................15823.2.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................15823.3 UPnP Screen   ...............................................................................................................................15923.4 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................15923.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................15923.4.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................161Chapter   24USB Media Sharing...........................................................................................................................16424.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................16424.2 What You Can Do  .........................................................................................................................16524.3 What You Need To Know  ..............................................................................................................16524.4 Before You Begin  ..........................................................................................................................16624.5 DLNA Screen  ................................................................................................................................16724.6 SAMBA Screen  .............................................................................................................................167
Table of ContentsNBG6616 User’s Guide1024.7 FTP Screen ...................................................................................................................................16924.8 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer  ........................................................17024.8.1 Use Windows Explorer to Share Files  .................................................................................17024.8.2 Use FTP to Share Files  .......................................................................................................172Chapter   25Maintenance......................................................................................................................................17425.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................17425.2 What You Can Do  .........................................................................................................................17425.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................17425.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................17525.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................17625.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................17725.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................17925.8 Restart Screen  ..............................................................................................................................18025.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................18025.10 System Operation Mode Overview  .............................................................................................18125.11 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................182Chapter   26Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................18426.1 Overview  .......................................................................................................................................18426.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................18426.3 NBG6616 Access and Login .........................................................................................................18526.4 Internet Access  .............................................................................................................................18626.5 Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................18826.6 Wireless Connections  ...................................................................................................................18826.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................190Appendix   A  Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................191Appendix   B  Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................200Appendix   C  Common Services........................................................................................................228Appendix   D  Legal Information .........................................................................................................231Appendix   E  Customer Support ........................................................................................................236Index ..................................................................................................................................................242
11PART IUser’s Guide
NBG6616 User’s Guide12CHAPTER   1Introduction1.1  OverviewThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6616.The NBG6616 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/ac compatible devices. The NBG6616 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 NBG6616. You can connect USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG6616 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. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the NBG6616.1.2  ApplicationsYour can have the following networks with the NBG6616:•Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6616 so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.•Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6616 to access network resources. You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible device.•WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.1.3  Ways to Manage the NBG6616Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6616.• 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 NBG6616.• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6616 using a (supported) web browser.
 Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG6616 User’s Guide131.4  Good Habits for Managing the NBG6616Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6616 more secure and to manage the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6616. You could simply restore your last configuration.1.5  Resetting the NBG6616If 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616.3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6616 back to its factory-default configurations.1.6  The WPS ButtonYour NBG6616 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.WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure). Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the NBG6616 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG6616 User’s Guide141Make 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 NBG6616. Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6616 and in another wireless device within two minutes of each other. For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 56.1.7  LEDsFigure 1   Front PanelThe following table describes the LEDs.Table 1   Front panel LEDsLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPower Green On The NBG6616 is receiving power and functioning properly. Blinking The NBG6616 is in the process of starting up or default restoring.Off The NBG6616 is not receiving power.Power LAN 1-4WAN2.4G WLANUSB 1/2WPS5G WLANWPS Button
 Chapter 1 IntroductionNBG6616 User’s Guide151.8  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 NBG6616 with the connection cables. WAN Green On The NBG6616’s WAN connection is ready. Blinking The NBG6616 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG6616’s LAN connection is ready. Blinking The NBG6616 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.2.4G/5G WLAN Green On The NBG6616 is ready and the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Blinking The NBG6616 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 NBG6616 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.Off WPS is disabled.USB 1/2 Green On The NBG6616 has a USB device installed.Blinking The NBG6616 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device.Off There is no USB device connected to the NBG6616.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 IntroductionNBG6616 User’s Guide165Align the holes on the back of the NBG6616 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG6616 on the screws.Figure 2   Wall Mounting Example
NBG6616 User’s Guide17CHAPTER   2Introducing the Web Configurator2.1  OverviewThis chapter describes how to access the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later versions or Google Chrome 26.0 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 26 on page 184) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.2.2  Accessing the Web Configurator1Make sure your NBG6616 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the NBG6616 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).2Launch your web browser.3The NBG6616 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.If the NBG6616 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 30 for more information about the modes of the NBG6616.Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.2.2.1  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 20 for the Connection Wizard screens. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG6616 User’s Guide18Figure 3   Login screenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.2.2.2  Password ScreenYou should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 4   Change Password ScreenTable 3   Login screenLABEL DESCRIPTIONLanguage Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 2.2.2.1 on page 19.This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 25.5 on page 176. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG6616 User’s Guide19The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter 25 on page 174 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6616 if this happens.2.2.2.1  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 5   Change WeatherThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 4   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 NBG6616.Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.Table 5   Change WeatherLABEL DESCRIPTIONChange Unit Choose which temperature unit you want the NBG6616 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.
NBG6616 User’s Guide20CHAPTER   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 NBG6616 is accessed for the first time or when you reset the NBG6616 to its default factory settings.The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet.Figure 6   Welcome
 Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide213.3  Connect to InternetThe NBG6616 offers two Internet connection types. They are IPoE or PPPoE. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using. Figure 7   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 WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide22Figure 8   Internet Connection Type Your NBG6616 detects the following Internet Connection type.3.3.1  Connection Type: IPoE Choose IPoE as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next.Table 6   Internet Connection TypeCONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTIONIPoE Select the IPoE (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.
 Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide23Figure 9   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.Table 7   Internet Connection Type: IPoELABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection Type Select the IPoE option.Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select 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.First DNS Server Second DNS ServerSelect Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6616'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.  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.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 WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide243.3.2  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). One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for specific users.Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG6616 (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6616 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.Figure 10   Internet Connection Type: PPPoE The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 8   Internet Connection Type: PPPoELABEL DESCRIPTIONInternet Connection Type Select the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.Get automatically from ISP Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.Use Fixed IP Address Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG6616 a fixed, unique IP address.
 Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide25The NBG6616 connects to the Internet.Figure 11   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 Wireless Security screen.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. Table 8   Internet Connection Type: PPPoE (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 3 Connection WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide26Figure 12   Router Password 3.5  Wireless SecurityConfigure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG6616 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 WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide27Figure 13   Wireless Security: No Security The following table describes the labels in this screen.3.5.2  Wireless Security: WPA2-PSKChoose WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless Security screen to set up a password for your wireless network.Table 9   Wireless Security: No SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.If you change this field on the NBG6616, 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. Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.Choose No Security to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG6616, 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 WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide28Figure 14   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 NBG6616’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6616 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 10   Wireless Security: WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Network Name (SSID)Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.If you change this field on the NBG6616, 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.Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.Choose WPA2-PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK.Wireless password Type 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 WizardNBG6616 User’s Guide29Figure 15   CongratulationsYou can also click GO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your NBG6616.You have successfully set up your NBG6616 to operate on your network and access the Internet. You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your NBG6616 and access the Internet.
NBG6616 User’s Guide30CHAPTER   4NBG6616 Modes4.1  OverviewThis chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6616. First, the term “mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.•Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing NBG6616 features. •Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6616, or simply how the NBG6616 is being used in the network. 4.1.1  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 5 on page 31 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 NBG6616. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 2 on page 17 through Chapter 25 on page 182 discusses the screens in this mode.4.1.2  Device ModesThis refers to the operating mode of the NBG6616, which can act as a:•Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6616. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 42 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 NBG6616 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 51 to view the Status screen in this mode.For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6616, refer to Chapter 25 on page 182.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 NBG6616 changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6616 can be interrupted.
NBG6616 User’s Guide31CHAPTER   5Easy Mode5.1  OverviewThe Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the NBG6616 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 16   Easy Mode: Network Map Click Status to open the following screen.Network MapControl PanelGo toStatusScreenNavigation Panel
Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide32Figure 17   Easy Mode: Status Screen5.2  What You Can DoYou can do the following in this mode:•Use this Navigation Panel to opt out of the Easy mode (Section 5.4 on page 32).•Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG6616 can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet (Section 5.5 on page 33).•Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG6616 features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on (Section 5.6 on page 34).•Use the Status Screen to view read-only information about the NBG6616, including the WAN IP, MAC address of the NBG6616 and the firmware version (Section 5.7 on page 40).5.3  What You Need to KnowBetween the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 34) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode:•Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available.•Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available.5.4  Navigation PanelUse this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.Control PanelStatus ScreenGo toNetworkMapScreenNavigation Panel
 Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide33Figure 18   Control PanelThe following table describes the labels in this screen.5.5  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 NBG6616 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 5.6 on page 34) in the Easy Mode and the NBG6616 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 19   Network Map Table 11   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 NBG6616.Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide34The line connecting the NBG6616 to the gateway becomes green when the NBG6616 is able to ping the gateway. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the NBG6616 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, such as android device, apple device or Windows OS) connected to the NBG6616, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refresh button or right-click on the NBG6616 icon to refresh the network map and go to the Wizard. Click on a device icon and select to view information about the device, block or allow the device’s access to the NBG6616, or view the parental control rules.5.6  Control PanelThe features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel.Figure 20   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 12   Control PanelITEM DESCRIPTIONGame Engine Switch ON to maximize bandwidth for gaming traffic in your network. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 35 to see this screen.Power Saving Click this to schedule the wireless feature of the NBG6616. Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the NBG6616. Switch ON to apply wireless scheduling. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 5.6.2 on page 35 to see this screen.Parental Control 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 5.6.3 on page 36 to see this screen.Bandwidth MGMT Click this to edit bandwidth management for predefined applications. Switch ON to have the NBG6616 management bandwidth for uplink and downlink traffic according to an application or service. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 5.6.4 on page 37 to see this screen.
 Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide355.6.1  Game EngineWhen this feature is enabled, the NBG6616 maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that it forwards out through an interface.Figure 21   Game EngineNote: When this is switched on, the Game Console tab in the Bandwidth Mgmt screen is automatically positioned on top. Turn this off if your network is not using gaming.Click OK to close this screen.5.6.2  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 NBG6616. Firewall Switch ON to ensure that your network is protected from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Otherwise, switch OFF.Refer to Section 5.6.5 on page 38 to see this screen.Wireless Security Click this to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your NBG6616. Refer to Section 5.6.6 on page 38 to see this screen.Table 12   Control Panel (continued)ITEM DESCRIPTION
Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide36Figure 22   Power Saving The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.6.3  Parental ControlUse this screen to view the parental control rules configured on the NBG6616. See Chapter 19 on page 138 for how to enable and configure parental control rules. Table 13   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 WLAN Status field). This field works in conjunction with the Day and For the following times fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the For the following times field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. In this time format, midnight is 00:00 and progresses up to 24:00. For example, 6:00 PM is 18:00.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes.
 Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide37Figure 23   Parental Control The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.6.4  Bandwidth MGMTUse this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for bandwidth allocation. The NBG6616 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 14   Parental ControlLABEL DESCRIPTIONStatus This indicates whether the rule is active or not.A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active.Network User (MAC) This shows the MAC address of the LAN user’s computer to which this rule applies.Internet Access Schedule This shows the day(s) and time when parental controls are enabled.Network Service This shows whether the network service is configured. If not, NONE will be shown.Website Blocked This shows whether the website block is configured. If not, NONE will be shown.
Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide38Figure 24   Bandwidth MGNT5.6.5  FirewallEnable this feature to protect the network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The NBG6616 blocks repetitive pings from the WAN that can otherwise cause systems to slow down or hang. See Chapter 17 on page 131 for how to enable and configure firewall rules.Figure 25   FirewallClick OK to close this screen.5.6.6  Wireless SecurityUse this screen to configure security for your the wireless LAN. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen.Use your mouseto drag the itemsaccording to howyou want toprioritize them.Left-click andslide up or down.
 Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide39Note: You can enable the wireless function of your NBG6616 by first turning on the switch in the back panel.Figure 26   Wireless SecurityThe following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.5.6.7  WPSUse this screen to add a wireless station to the network using WPS. Click WPS in the Wireless Security to open the following screen.Table 15   Wireless SecurityLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless security to 2.4G Hz or 5G 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 WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. Select No Security to allow any client to connect to this network without authentication.Wireless password This field appears when you choose wither WPA2-PSK as the security mode.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Verify password Type the password again to confirm.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen.WPS Click this to configure the WPS screen.You can transfer the wireless settings configured here (Wireless Security screen) to another wireless device that supports WPS.
Chapter 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide40Figure 27   Wireless Security: WPS The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.7  Status Screen in Easy ModeIn the Network Map screen, click Status to view read-only information about the NBG6616.Table 16   Wireless Security: WPSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless Security Click this to go back to the Wireless Security screen.WPS Create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. The NBG6616 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 NBG6616’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 5 Easy ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide41Figure 28   Status Screen in Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 17   Status Screen in Easy ModeITEM DESCRIPTIONName This is the name of the NBG6616 in the network. You can change this in the Maintenance > General screen in Section 25.3 on page 174.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 NBG6616.Firmware Version This shows the firmware version of the NBG6616. 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 5.6.6 on page 38; Section 11.2 on page 89).Security This shows the wireless security used by the NBG6616.
NBG6616 User’s Guide42CHAPTER   6Router Mode6.1  OverviewThe NBG6616 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 NBG6616 connects the local network (LAN1 ~ LAN4) to the Internet.Figure 29   NBG6616 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 NBG6616.6.2  Router Mode Status ScreenClick   to open the status screen. Modem
 Chapter 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide43Figure 30   Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.Table 18   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 5 on page 31.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 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide44The 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 18   Status Screen Icon Key (continued)ICON DESCRIPTIONTable 19   Status Screen: Router Mode  LABEL DESCRIPTIONDevice InformationHost Name This is the System Name 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 4.1.2 on page 30) to which the NBG6616 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.IPv6 Address This shows the IPv6 address of the NBG6616 on the WAN.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.IPv6 Address This shows the IPv6 address of the NBG6616 on the LAN.WLAN 2.4G InformationWLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 30) to which the NBG6616’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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG6616 is using.
 Chapter 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide456.2.1  Navigation PanelUse the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure NBG6616 features. Firewall This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.SummaryPacket Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.5 on page 71). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN 2.4G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on page 72). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on page 72). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 5GHz wireless LAN.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the NBG6616 is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG6616.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG6616 has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG6616’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG6616’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 is using. Interface StatusInterface This displays the NBG6616 port types. The port types are: WAN, LAN and WLAN.Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or Down 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 19   Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide46Figure 31   Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus.Table 20   Navigation Panel: Router ModeLINK TAB FUNCTIONStatus This screen shows the NBG6616’s general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.MonitorLog Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG6616.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 Status Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 5GHz wireless LAN.ConfigurationNetworkWAN Internet Connection This 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 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide47Wireless 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 NBG6616.MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG6616 to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG6616.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 NBG6616 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.IPv6 LAN Use this screen to configure the IPv6 address for the NBG6616 on the LAN.DHCP Server General Use this screen to enable the NBG6616’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 Forwarding Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG6616 and forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network.Port Trigger Use this screen to change your NBG6616’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 restrict web features and designate a trusted computer.Parental Control Use this screen to block certain web features and sites containing certain keywords in the URL.IPv6 firewall Services Use this screen to configure IPv6 firewall rules.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 NBG6616.Telnet Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use Telnet to manage the NBG6616.Wake On LAN Use this screen to enable Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the local network.Table 20   Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION
Chapter 6 Router ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide48UPnP UPnP Use this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG6616. USB Media Sharing DLNA Use this screen to have the NBG6616 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 NBG6616.FTP Use this screen to have the NBG6616 act as a FTP server.MaintenanceGeneral General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names.Password Password Setup Use this screen to change the password of your NBG6616. Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your NBG6616’s time and date.Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to your NBG6616.Backup/Restore Backup/Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG6616. Restart System Restart This screen allows you to reboot the NBG6616 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 20   Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)LINK TAB FUNCTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide49CHAPTER   7Access Point Mode7.1  OverviewUse your NBG6616 as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode your NBG6616 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.Figure 32   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.7.2  What You Can Do•Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG6616 (Section 7.4 on page 51).•Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG6616 acting as an access point (Section 7.5 on page 53).7.3  What You Need to KnowSee Chapter 8 on page 56 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the NBG6616 as an access point.
Chapter 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide507.3.1  Setting your NBG6616 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 NBG6616 as an access point, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Access Point Mode. Figure 33   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 NBG6616 is already in Access Point mode.3When you select Access Point Mode, the following pop-up message window appears.Figure 34   Pop up for Access Point mode Click OK. Then click Apply. The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Access Point mode is successful.7.3.2  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 NBG6616. 2The default IP address of the NBG6616 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 200 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 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide51Note: After clicking Login, the Easy Mode appears. Refer to Section  on page 31 for the Easy Mode screens. Change to Expert Mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.7.3.3  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 11 on page 84 for information on the configuring your wireless network.•See Chapter 25 on page 174 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 7.4  AP Mode Status ScreenClick   to open the Status screen. Figure 35   Status Screen: Access Point Mode
Chapter 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide52The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.  Table 21   Status Screen: Access Point Mode  LABEL DESCRIPTIONDevice InformationHost Name This is the System Name 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 4.1.2 on page 30) to which the NBG6616 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.IPv6 Address This shows the IPv6 address of the NBG6616 on the LAN.WLAN 2.4G InformationWLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 30) to which the NBG6616’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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 in the 5GHz wireless LAN. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG6616 is using.SummaryPacket Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.5 on page 71). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN 2.4G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on page 72). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 2.4GHz wireless LAN.WLAN 5G Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status screen (Section 9.6 on page 72). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’s 5GHz wireless LAN.System StatusItem This column shows the type of data the NBG6616 is recording.Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG6616.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG6616 has been on.Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG6616’s present date and time.System Resource- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG6616’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG6616 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.)
 Chapter 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide537.4.1  Navigation PanelUse the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG6616 features in Access Point Mode.Figure 36   Menu: Access Point Mode Refer to Table 20 on page 46 for descriptions of the labels shown in the navigation panel.7.5  LAN ScreenUse this section to configure your LAN settings while in Access Point Mode. Click Network > LAN to see the screen below.Note: If you change the IP address of the NBG6616 in the screen below, you will need to log into the NBG6616 again using the new IP address.- Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the NBG6616 is using. Interface StatusInterface This displays the NBG6616 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (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 Down 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 21   Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide54Figure 37   Network > LAN > IP   The table below describes the labels in the screen.Table 22   Network > LAN > IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONObtain an IP Address Automatically When you enable this, the NBG6616 gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP server (for example, your ISP). Users connected to the NBG6616 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 NBG6616. You need to reset the NBG6616 to be able to access the Web Configurator again (see Section 25.7 on page 179 for details on how to reset the NBG6616).Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your NBG6616 in the field below.Static IP Address Click this if you want to specify the IP address of your NBG6616. 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this field.DNS Assignment
 Chapter 7 Access Point ModeNBG6616 User’s Guide55First DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6616's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined, but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. If you set a second choice to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 22   Network > LAN > IP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide56CHAPTER   8Tutorials8.1  OverviewThis chapter provides tutorials for setting up your NBG6616.•Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS•Connect to NBG6616 Wireless Network without WPS•Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG66168.2  Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPSThis section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the NBG6616 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 via the web configurator or utility. This tutorial shows you how to do both.•Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 8.2.1 on page 56. This is the easier method.•PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the NBG6616’s interface. See Section 8.2.2 on page 57. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.8.2.1  Push Button Configuration (PBC)1Make sure that your NBG6616 is turned on. Make sure the WIFI button (at the back panel of the NBG6616) 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 WPS button)4Log into NBG6616’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > WPS Station screen.
 Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide57Note: Your NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 securely. The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both NBG6616 and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).Figure 38   Example WPS Process: PBC Method8.2.2  PIN ConfigurationWhen you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both NBG6616’s configuration interface and the client’s utilities.1Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method to get a PIN number.2Enter the PIN number to the PIN field in the Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > WPS Station screen on the NBG6616.Wireless Client    Access PointSECURITY INFOCOMMUNICATIONWITHIN 2 MINUTES
Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide583Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the NBG6616’s WPS Station screen within two minutes.The NBG6616 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 NBG6616 securely. The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on NBG6616 and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Figure 39   Example WPS Process: PIN Method8.3  Connect to NBG6616 Wireless Network without WPSThis example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your NBG6616 and connect your computer to the NBG6616 wireless network.Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your NBG6616.WITHIN 2 MINUTESWireless ClientAccess PointSSID SSID_Example3Channel 6Security  WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
 Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide59The 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 2.2 on page 17).1Make sure the WIFI switch (at the back panel of the NBG6616) is set to ON.2Open the Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator. 3Confirm that the wireless LAN is enabled on the NBG6616.4Enter SSID_Example3 as the SSID and select Channel-06 as the channel. Set security mode to WPA2-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.
Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide605Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.8.3.1  Configure Your NotebookNote: In this example, we use the ZyXEL NWD6505 wireless adapter as the wireless client and use the Windows built-in utility (Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)) to connect to the wireless netwok.1The NBG6616 supports IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11ac 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 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide613After you’ve installed the driver and attached the NWD6505 to your computer’s USB port, right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in your computer’s system tray, select and click View Available Wireless Networks.4The Wireless Network Connection screen displays. Click Refresh network list to view the available wireless APs within range.5Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.  6Type the security key in the following screen. Click Connect.
Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide627Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below.  8If the wireless client keeps trying to connect to or acquiring an IP address from the NBG6616, make sure you entered the correct security key.If the connection has limited or no connectivity, make sure the DHCP server is enabled on the NBG6616.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.8.4  Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6616You can configure more than one SSID on a NBG6616. See Section 11.4 on page 97. This allows you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616 (such as a printer).
 Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide63For 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. 8.4.1  Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDsThe NBG6616 is in router mode by default.This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your NBG6616 (in router mode).1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG6616 using an Ethernet cable. 2The default IP address of the NBG6616 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 200 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.ABCSSID_GuestSSID_WorkerSSID_VoIPSSID 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 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide646Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.7The Easy Mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.8Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > More AP. Click the Edit icon of the first entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSID_Worker.9Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_Worker 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 SSID_VoIP.
 Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide6511 Configure the screen as follows. You do not enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_VoIP. Click Apply.12 Click the Edit icon of the third entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSID_Guest.13 Configure the screen as follows. In this example, you enable Intra-BSS Traffic for SSID_Guest to allow wireless clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Select Enable Guest WLAN to allow clients to access the Internet only. Click Apply.
Chapter 8 TutorialsNBG6616 User’s Guide6614 Click the MAC Filter tab to configure MAC filtering for the SSID_VoIP wireless network. Select SSID_VoIP from the SSID 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 NBG6616 using this SSID.
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NBG6616 User’s Guide69CHAPTER   9Monitor9.1  OverviewThis chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the NBG6616. To access the Monitor screens, go to Expert Mode after login, then click  .  You can also click the links in the Summary table of the Status screen to view the packets sent/received as well as the status of clients connected to the NBG6616.9.2  What You Can Do•Use the Log screen to see the logs for the activity on the NBG6616 (Section 9.3 on page 69).•Use the DHCP Table screen to view information related to your DHCP status (Section 9.4 on page 70).•use the Packet Statistics screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on (Section 9.5 on page 71).•Use the WLAN 2.4G/5G Station Status screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616 (Section 9.6 on page 72).9.3  The Log ScreenThe Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the NBG6616’s logs in one location.9.3.1  View LogUse the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the NBG6616. 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 9 MonitorNBG6616 User’s Guide70Figure 40   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 41   Log Settings9.4  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 NBG6616’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the NBG6616 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 > Network > DHCP Server > Client List. Read-only information here relates to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client
 Chapter 9 MonitorNBG6616 User’s Guide71information (including MAC Address, and IP Address) of all network clients using the NBG6616’s DHCP server. Figure 42   Monitor > DHCP TableThe following table describes the labels in this screen.9.5  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 Interval(s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.Table 23   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 Name field.Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 9 MonitorNBG6616 User’s Guide72Figure 43   Monitor > Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in this screen.9.6  WLAN Station Status     Click Monitor > WLAN 2.4G/5G Station Status or the WLAN 2.4G/5G Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the NBG6616’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 24   Monitor > Packet StatisticsLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort This is the NBG6616’s interface type.Status  For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is disconnected.For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE encapsulation. This field displays Down when the line is disconnected.For the 2.4GHz or 5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and Down when the WLAN is disabled.TxPkts  This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.RxPkts  This is the number of received packets on this port.Collisions  This is the number of collisions on this port.Tx B/s  This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port.Rx B/s This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port.Up Time This is the total time the NBG6616 has been for each session.System Up Time This is the total time the NBG6616 has been on.Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll Interval(s) field.Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.
 Chapter 9 MonitorNBG6616 User’s Guide73Figure 44   Monitor > WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 25   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 NBG6616’s WLAN.
NBG6616 User’s Guide74CHAPTER   10WAN10.1  OverviewThis chapter discusses the NBG6616’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your NBG6616 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 45   LAN and WAN10.2  What You Can Do•Use the Internet Connection screen to enter your ISP information and set how the computer acquires its IP, DNS and WAN MAC addresses (Section 10.4 on page 76).•Use the Advanced screen to enable multicasting, configure Windows networking and bridge (Section 10.5 on page 82).10.3  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 NBG6616.
 Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide7510.3.1  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 NBG6616, which makes it accessible from an outside network. It is used by the NBG6616 to communicate with other devices in other networks. It can be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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 NBG6616’s WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP. WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN. Choose Factory Default to select the factory assigned default MAC Address.Otherwise, click Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be copied to configuration file. It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN Port.
Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide76MulticastTraditionally, 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 46   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 NBG6616 supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP-v1) and IGMP version 2 (IGMP-v2). At start up, the NBG6616 queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the NBG6616 periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/disabled on the NBG6616 WAN interface in the Web Configurator (WAN). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces.10.4  Internet ConnectionUse this screen to change your NBG6616’s Internet access settings. Click Network > WAN from the Configuration menu. The screen differs according to the encapsulation you choose.10.4.1  IPoE EncapsulationThis screen displays when you select IPoE encapsulation.
 Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide77Figure 47   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only) The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 26   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation You must choose the IPoE option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.IPv4 / IPv6 Select IPv4 Only if you want the NBG6616 to run IPv4 only. Select Dual Stack to allow the NBG6616 to run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time.Select IPv6 Only if you want the NBG6616 to run IPv6 only.IP Address
Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide78Obtain 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 IP Address. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask in this field.Gateway IP Address Enter a Gateway IP 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 NBG6616 divides it into smaller fragments.6RDUse IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6rd) when the local network uses IPv6 and the ISP has an IPv4 network. When the NBG6616 has an IPv4 WAN address and you set IPv6/IPv4 mode to IPv4 Only, you can enable 6rd to encapsulate IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets to cross the ISP’s IPv4 network. The NBG6616 generates a global IPv6 prefix from its IPv4 WAN address and tunnels IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The NBG6616 uses its configured IPv4 WAN IP to route IPv4 traffic to the IPv4 Internet.This is available only when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv6/IPv4 field.Enable 6RD Enable IPv6 rapid deployment to tunnel IPv6 traffic from the local network through the ISP’s IPv4 network.Automatically configured by DHCPCSelect this to have the NBG6616 detect the relay server’s IP address automatically through DHCP.Manually Configured Select this if you have the IPv4 address of the relay server.Border Relay IPv4 Address Specify the relay server’s IPv4 address.Service Provider IPv6 Prefix Enter an IPv6 prefix for tunneling IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router and connecting to the native IPv6 Internet.Service Provider IPv6 Prefix length Enter the IPv6 prefix length.An IPv6 prefix length specifies how many most significant bits (starting from the left) in the address compose the network address. IPv4 mask length Enter the subnet mask number (1~32) for the IPv4 network.DNS ServerFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6616'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.  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 NBG6616’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Table 26   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide7910.4.2  PPPoE EncapsulationThe NBG6616 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 NBG6616 (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6616 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.Set WAN MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.IPv6 AddressThis is not available when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv6/IPv4 field.Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallySelect this if you want to obtain an IPv6 address from a DHCPv6 server. Static IP Address Select this if you have a fixed IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address assigned by your ISP.Prefix length Enter the address prefix length to specify how many most significant bits in an IPv6 address compose the network address.IPv6 Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the next-hop gateway. The gateway is a router or switch on the same segment as your NBG6616's interface(s). The gateway helps forward packets to their destinations.IPv6 DNS serverThis is not available when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv6/IPv4 field.Obtain IPv6 DNS info Automatically Select this to have the NBG6616 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses from the ISP automatically.Use the following Static DNS IPv6 AddressSelect this to have the NBG6616 use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually. IPv6 DNS Server Enter the IPv6 DNS server address assigned by the ISP.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 26   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide80This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.Figure 48   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only)
 Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide81The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 27   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE EncapsulationLABEL DESCRIPTIONISP Parameters for Internet AccessEncapsulation Select PPPoE if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.IPv4 / IPv6 Select IPv4 Only if you want the NBG6616 to run IPv4 only. Select Dual Stack to allow the NBG6616 to run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time.Select IPv6 Only if you want the NBG6616 to run IPv6 only.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 NBG6616 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.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 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 IP Address. 6RDUse IPv6 Rapid Deployment (6rd) when the local network uses IPv6 and the ISP has an IPv4 network. When the NBG6616 has an IPv4 WAN address and you set IPv6/IPv4 mode to IPv4 Only, you can enable 6rd to encapsulate IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets to cross the ISP’s IPv4 network. The NBG6616 generates a global IPv6 prefix from its IPv4 WAN address and tunnels IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The NBG6616 uses its configured IPv4 WAN IP to route IPv4 traffic to the IPv4 Internet.This is available only when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv6/IPv4 field.Enable 6RD Enable IPv6 rapid deployment to tunnel IPv6 traffic from the local network through the ISP’s IPv4 network.Automatically configured by DHCPCSelect this to have the NBG6616 detect the relay server’s IP address automatically through DHCP.Manually Configured Select this if you have the IPv4 address of the relay server.Border Relay IPv4 Address Specify the relay server’s IPv4 address.Service Provider IPv6 Prefix Enter an IPv6 prefix for tunneling IPv6 traffic to the ISP’s Border Relay router and connecting to the native IPv6 Internet.Service Provider IPv6 Prefix length Enter the IPv6 prefix length.An IPv6 prefix length specifies how many most significant bits (starting from the left) in the address compose the network address. IPv4 mask length Enter the subnet mask number (1~32) for the IPv4 network.
Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide8210.5  Advanced WAN ScreenTo change your NBG6616’s advanced WAN settings, click Network > WAN > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 49   Network > WAN > Advanced DNS ServerFirst DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerThird DNS Server Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6616'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.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 NBG6616’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP AddressSelect Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.Set WAN MAC Address Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.IPv6 DNS serverThis is not available when you select IPv4 Only in the IPv6/IPv4 field.Obtain IPv6 DNS info Automatically Select this to have the NBG6616 get the IPv6 DNS server addresses from the ISP automatically.Use the following Static DNS IPv6 AddressSelect this to have the NBG6616 use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually. IPv6 DNS Server Enter the IPv6 DNS server address assigned by the ISP.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 27   Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 10 WANNBG6616 User’s Guide83The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 28   Network > WAN > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONMulticast SetupMulticast Select IGMPv1/v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN to the LAN. Select None to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or sent to all connected network devices.Auto-Subnet ConfigurationEnable Auto-IP-Change mode Select this option to have the NBG6616 change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 accordingly when the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 are still available in this mode.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
NBG6616 User’s Guide84CHAPTER   11Wireless LAN11.1  OverviewThis chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your NBG6616. The NBG6616 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 > Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless 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 50   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 NBG6616 is the AP.
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide8511.1.1  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to turn the wireless connection on or off, set up wireless security between the NBG6616 and the wireless clients, and make other basic configuration changes (Section 11.2 on page 89).•Use the More AP screen to set up multiple wireless networks on your NBG6616 (Section 11.4 on page 97). •Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the NBG6616 (Section 11.5 on page 100).•Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section 11.6 on page 102).•Use the QoS screen to ensure Quality of Service (QoS) in your wireless network (Section 11.7 on page 102).•Use the WPS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 11.8 on page 103).•Use the WPS Station screen to add a wireless station using WPS (Section 11.9 on page 105). •Use the Scheduling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (Section 11.10 on page 105).11.1.2  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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide86MAC 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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide87The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication. (See page 86 for information about this.)For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose WPA or WPA2. If users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. For example, suppose the AP does not have a local user database, and you do not have a RADIUS server. Therefore, there is no user authentication. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the wireless network.Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK, WPA, or stronger encryption. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.Note: It is not possible to use WPA-PSK, WPA or stronger encryption with a local user database. In this case, it is better to set up stronger encryption with no authentication than to set up weaker encryption with the local user database.When you select WPA2 or WPA2-PSK in your NBG6616, you can also select an option (WPA/WPA-PSK Compatible) to support WPA/WPA-PSK as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK or WPA2 (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the WPA/WPA-PSK Compatible option in the NBG6616.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 NBG6616 (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 29   Types of Encryption for Each Type of AuthenticationNO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVERWeakest No Security WPAStatic WEPWPA-PSKStrongest WPA2-PSK WPA2
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide88Figure 51   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 52   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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide89Number) 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 8.2 on page 56. 11.2  General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen to configure the SSID and wireless security of the wireless LAN.Note: If you are configuring the NBG6616 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the NBG6616’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 NBG6616’s new settings.Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G to open the General screen.Figure 53   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.Table 30   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 WIFI button located on the back panel of the NBG6616.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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide90Channel 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 Selection Select this check box for the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 is currently using.Channel Width Select the wireless channel width used by NBG6616.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 20/40MHz to allow the NBG6616 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 20MHz 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 Wireless LAN 2.4G > General screen, you can select from the following:•802.11b: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. In this mode, all wireless devices can only transmit at the data rates supported by IEEE 802.11b.•802.11g: allows IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Device. IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices can associate with the NBG6616 only when they use the short preamble type.•802.11bg: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. The NBG6616 adjusts the transmission rate automatically according to the wireless standard supported by the wireless devices.•802.11n: allows IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. This can increase transmission rates, although IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g clients will not be able to connect to the NBG6616. •802.11gn: allows either IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. The transmission rate of your NBG6616 might be reduced.•802.11 bgn: allows IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. The transmission rate of your NBG6616 might be reduced.If you are in the Wireless LAN 5G > General screen, you can select from the following:•802.11a: allows only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616.•802.11an: allows both IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6616. The transmission rate of your NBG6616 might be reduced.Table 30   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide91See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen. 11.3  Wireless SecurityThe screen varies depending on what you select in the Security Mode field.11.3.1  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 NBG6616, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.Figure 54   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No SecuritySecurity Mode Select Static WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK or WPA2 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 11.3 on page 91 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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 30   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide92The following table describes the labels in this screen.11.3.2  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 NBG6616 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 WEP from the Security Mode list.Table 31   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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide93Figure 55   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEPThe following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.Table 32   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEPLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the NBG6616 into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.WEP Encryption Select 64-bits or 128-bits.This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.Authentication Method Select 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 NBG6616 occurs. Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide9411.3.3  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKSelect WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.Figure 56   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 NBG6616 and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.If you chose 64-bits, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").If you chose 128-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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 32   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide95The following table describes the labels in this screen.11.3.4  WPA/WPA2Select WPA or WPA2 from the Security Mode list. Note: WPA or WPA2 is not available if you enable WPS before you configure WPA or WPA2 in the Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General screen.Table 33   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKLABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.WPA-PSK Compatible This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your NBG6616.Pre-Shared Key  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.Group Key Update Timer The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide96Figure 57   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 34   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2LABEL DESCRIPTIONSecurity Mode Select WPA or WPA2 to enable data encryption.WPA Compatible This check box is available only when you select WPA2-PSK or WPA2 in the Security Mode field.Select the check box to have both WPA2 and WPA wireless clients be able to communicate with the NBG6616 even when the NBG6616 is using WPA2-PSK or WPA2.Group Key Update Timer The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP (if using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK key management) or RADIUS server (if using WPA/WPA2 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 Timer is also supported in WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mode. PMK Cache Period  This field is available only when you select WPA2.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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide9711.4  More AP Screen This screen allows you to enable and configure multiple wireless networks and guest wireless network settings on the NBG6616.You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the NBG6616. 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 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP. The following screen displays.Pre-Authentication  This field is available only when you select WPA2.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 NBG6616.The key must be the same on the external authentication server and your NBG6616. The key is not sent over the network. Session Timeout The NBG6616 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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 34   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA/WPA2 (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide98Figure 58   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP The following table describes the labels in this screen.11.4.1  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 59   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit Table 35   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 NBG6616’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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide99Figure 60   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit (the last SSID) The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 36   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 NBG6616 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 WLAN Select the check box to activate guest wireless LAN. This is available only for the last SSID on the NBG6616.Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. AP mode doesn’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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide10011.5  MAC Filter Screen The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the NBG6616 to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the NBG6616 (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 NBG6616’s MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > 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 WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK or WPA2 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 11.3 on page 91 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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 36   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > More AP: Edit (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide101Figure 61   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC FilterThe following table describes the labels in this menu.Table 37   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC FilterLABEL DESCRIPTIONSSID Select Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.MAC Address Filter Select 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 NBG6616, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the NBG6616. Select Deny to block access to the NBG6616, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the NBG6616. 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 NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide10211.6  Wireless LAN Advanced ScreenUse this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as the output power, RTS/CTS Threshold  settings.Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.Figure 62   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AdvancedThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 11.7  Quality of Service (QoS) ScreenThe QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.Table 38   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONRTS/CTS Threshold Data 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 NBG6616 automatically changes to use the maximum value if you select 802.11n, 802.11an, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General screen.Fragmentation Threshold The 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 NBG6616 automatically changes to use the maximum value if you select 802.11n, 802.11an, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless 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 NBG6616 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the NBG6616 to reduce interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100%, 90%, 75%, 50%, 25% or 10%. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide103Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS. The following screen appears.Figure 63   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. 11.8  WPS ScreenUse this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS.Note: With WPS, wireless clients can only connect to the wireless network using the first SSID on the NBG6616.Table 39   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoSLABEL DESCRIPTIONWMM QoS Select Enable to have the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 automatically enables WMM QoS if you select 802.11n, 802.11an, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless LAN 24G/5G > General screen.Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide104Figure 64   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPSThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 40   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 NBG6616. Enter this PIN in the configuration utility of the device you want to connect to the NBG6616 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 NBG6616 has connected to a wireless network using WPS or when WPS 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 NBG6616 or you click Release Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.Release Configuration This 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 NBG6616.802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the NBG6616.SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the NBG6616’s first SSID).Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
 Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide10511.9  WPS Station ScreenUse this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS 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 65   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS StationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.11.10  Scheduling ScreenUse this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling tab.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 40   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 41   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 number Use 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 11 Wireless LANNBG6616 User’s Guide106Figure 66   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > SchedulingThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 42   Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > SchedulingLABEL DESCRIPTIONWireless LAN SchedulingWireless LAN Scheduling Select 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 following times fields.Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the For the following times field.For the following times (24-Hour Format)Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
NBG6616 User’s Guide107CHAPTER   12LAN12.1  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 67   LAN ExampleThe LAN screens can help you configure a manage IP address, and partition your physical network into logical networks.12.2  What You Can Do•Use the IP screen to change the IP address for your NBG6616 (Section 12.4 on page 108).•Use the IP Alias screen to have the NBG6616 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets (Section 12.5 on page 109).•Use the IPv6 LAN screen to configure the IPv6 address for your NBG6616 on the LAN (Section 12.6 on page 110).12.3  What You Need To KnowThe actual physical connection determines whether the NBG6616 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 12 LANNBG6616 User’s Guide108Figure 68   LAN and WAN IP AddressesThe LAN parameters of the NBG6616 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.12.3.1  IP Pool SetupThe NBG6616 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 NBG6616 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.12.3.2  LAN TCP/IP The NBG6616 has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability.12.3.3  IP AliasIP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same Ethernet interface. The NBG6616 supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the NBG6616 itself as the gateway for each LAN network.12.4  LAN IP ScreenUse this screen to change the IP address for your NBG6616. Click Network > LAN > IP.
 Chapter 12 LANNBG6616 User’s Guide109Figure 69   Network > LAN > IP The following table describes the labels in this screen.12.5  IP Alias ScreenUse this screen to have the NBG6616 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN > IP Alias.Figure 70   Network > LAN > IP Alias The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 43   Network > LAN > IPLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Address Type the IP address of your NBG6616 in dotted decimal notation.IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG6616 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 NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 44   Network > LAN > IP AliasLABEL DESCRIPTIONIP Alias 1, 2 Check this to enable IP alias to configure another LAN network for the NBG6616.IP Address Type the IP alias address of your NBG6616 in dotted decimal notation.
Chapter 12 LANNBG6616 User’s Guide11012.6  IPv6 LAN ScreenUse this screen to configure the IPv6 address for your NBG6616 on the LAN. Click Network > LAN > IPv6 LAN.Figure 71   Network > LAN > IPv6 LAN The following table describes the labels on this screen.IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG6616 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 NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 44   Network > LAN > IP Alias (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 45   Network > LAN > IPv6 LAN LABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable DHCPv6-PD Select this option to use DHCPv6 prefix delegation. The NBG6616 will obtain an IPv6 prefix from the ISP or a connected uplink router for the LAN.Static IP Address Select this option to manually enter an IPv6 address if you want to use a static IP address.LAN IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address for the NBG6616 on the LAN.Apply Click Apply to save your changes with the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
NBG6616 User’s Guide111CHAPTER   13DHCP Server13.1  OverviewDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the NBG6616’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the NBG6616 provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured.13.1.1  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to enable the DHCP server (Section 13.2 on page 111).•Use the Advanced screen to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC Addresses (Section 13.3 on page 112).•Use the Client List screen to view the current DHCP client information (Section 13.4 on page 114). 13.1.2  What You Need To KnowThe following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.MAC AddressesEvery 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. Find out the MAC addresses of your network devices if you intend to add them to the DHCP Client List screen.13.2  DHCP Server General ScreenUse this screen to enable the DHCP server. Click Network > DHCP Server. The following screen displays.
Chapter 13 DHCP ServerNBG6616 User’s Guide112Figure 72   Network > DHCP Server > General   The following table describes the labels in this screen.13.3  DHCP Server Advanced Screen    This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses. You can also use this screen to configure the DNS server information that the NBG6616 sends to the DHCP clients.To change your NBG6616’s static DHCP settings, click Network > DHCP Server > Advanced. The following screen displays.Table 46   Network > DHCP Server > General  LABEL DESCRIPTIONDHCP Server Select Enable to activate DHCP for LAN.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients (computers) to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server. Enable the DHCP server unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise. Select Disable to stop the NBG6616 acting as a DHCP server. When configured as a server, the NBG6616 provides TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If not, DHCP service is disabled and you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computers must be manually configured. When set as a server, fill in the following four fields.IP Pool Starting Address This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool for LAN.Pool Size This field specifies the size, or count of the IP address pool for LAN.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
 Chapter 13 DHCP ServerNBG6616 User’s Guide113Figure 73   Network > DHCP Server > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 47   Network > DHCP Server > AdvancedLABEL DESCRIPTIONStatic DHCP Table# This is the index number of the static IP table entry (row).MAC Address Type the MAC address (with colons) of a computer on your LAN.IP Address Type the LAN IP address of a computer on your LAN.DNS ServerDNS Servers Assigned by DHCP Server The NBG6616 passes a DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address (in the order you specify here) to the DHCP clients. The NBG6616 only passes this information to the LAN DHCP clients when you enable DHCP Server. When you disable DHCP Server, DHCP service is disabled and you must have another DHCP sever on your LAN, or else the computers must have their DNS server addresses manually configured.
Chapter 13 DHCP ServerNBG6616 User’s Guide11413.4  DHCP Client List ScreenThe DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP Address, Host Name and MAC Address) of network clients using the NBG6616’s DHCP servers.Configure this screen to always assign an IP address to a MAC address (and host name). Click Network > DHCP Server > Client List. Note: You can also view a read-only client list by clicking Monitor > DHCP Server. Figure 74   Network > DHCP Server > Client ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.First DNS ServerSecond DNS Server Third DNS ServerSelect Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the NBG6616'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.  Select DNS Relay to have the NBG6616 act as a DNS proxy. The NBG6616's LAN IP address displays in the field to the right (read-only). The NBG6616 tells the DHCP clients on the LAN that the NBG6616 itself is the DNS server. When a computer on the LAN sends a DNS query to the NBG6616, the NBG6616 forwards the query to the NBG6616's system DNS server (configured in the WAN screen) and relays the response back to the computer. You can only select DNS Relay for one of the three servers; if you select DNS Relay for a second or third DNS server, that choice changes to None after you click Apply. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 47   Network > DHCP Server > Advanced (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 48   Network > DHCP Server > Client ListLABEL  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.
 Chapter 13 DHCP ServerNBG6616 User’s Guide115MAC Address This field shows the MAC address of the computer with the name in the Host Name field.Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.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 NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.Table 48   Network > DHCP Server > Client List (continued)LABEL  DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide116CHAPTER   14NAT14.1  Overview   NAT (Network Address Translation - NAT, RFC 1631) is the translation of the IP address of a host in a packet. For example, the source address of an outgoing packet, used within one network is changed to a different IP address known within another network.The figure below is a simple illustration of a NAT network. You want to assign ports 21-25 to one FTP, Telnet and SMTP server (A in the example), port 80 to another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP address of 192.168.1.35 to a third (C in the example). You assign the LAN IP addresses to the devices (A to D) connected to your NBG6616. The ISP assigns the WAN IP address. The NAT network appears as a single host on the Internet. All traffic coming from A to D going out to the Internet use the IP address of the NBG6616, which is 192.168.1.1.Figure 75   NAT ExampleThis chapter discusses how to configure NAT on the NBG6616.Note: You must create a firewall rule in addition to setting up NAT, to allow traffic from the WAN to be forwarded through the NBG6616.14.1.1  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to enable NAT (Section 14.2 on page 118).A: 192.168.1.33B: 192.168.1.34C: 192.168.1.35IP address 192.168.1.1WANLANassigned by ISPFTP, Telnet, SNMPPort 80Ports 21 to 25
 Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide117•Use the Port Forwarding screen to set a default server and change your NBG6616’s port forwarding settings to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network (Section 14.3 on page 119).•Use the Port Trigger screen to change your NBG6616’s trigger port settings (Section 14.5.3 on page 124).14.1.2  What You Need To KnowThe following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.Inside/OutsideThis denotes where a host is located relative to the NBG6616, for example, the computers of your subscribers are the inside hosts, while the web servers on the Internet are the outside hosts. Global/Local This denotes the IP address of a host in a packet as the packet traverses a router, for example, the local address refers to the IP address of a host when the packet is in the local network, while the global address refers to the IP address of the host when the same packet is traveling in the WAN side. Note: Inside/outside refers to the location of a host, while global/local refers to the IP address of a host used in a packet. An inside local address (ILA) is the IP address of an inside host in a packet when the packet is still in the local network, while an inside global address (IGA) is the IP address of the same inside host when the packet is on the WAN side. The following table summarizes this information.Note: NAT never changes the IP address (either local or global) of an outside host.What NAT DoesIn the simplest form, NAT changes the source IP address in a packet received from a subscriber (the inside local address) to another (the inside global address) before forwarding the packet to the WAN side. When the response comes back, NAT translates the destination address (the inside global address) back to the inside local address before forwarding it to the original inside host. Note that the IP address (either local or global) of an outside host is never changed.The global IP addresses for the inside hosts can be either static or dynamically assigned by the ISP. In addition, you can designate servers, for example, a web server and a telnet server, on your local Table 49   NAT DefinitionsITEM DESCRIPTIONInside This refers to the host on the LAN.Outside This refers to the host on the WAN.Local This refers to the packet address (source or destination) as the packet travels on the LAN.Global This refers to the packet address (source or destination) as the packet travels on the WAN.
Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide118network and make them accessible to the outside world. If you do not define any servers, NAT offers the additional benefit of firewall protection. With no servers defined, your NBG6616 filters out all incoming inquiries, thus preventing intruders from probing your network. For more information on IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT).How NAT WorksEach packet has two addresses – a source address and a destination address. For outgoing packets, the ILA (Inside Local Address) is the source address on the LAN, and the IGA (Inside Global Address) is the source address on the WAN. For incoming packets, the ILA is the destination address on the LAN, and the IGA is the destination address on the WAN. NAT maps private (local) IP addresses to globally unique ones required for communication with hosts on other networks. It replaces the original IP source address in each packet and then forwards it to the Internet. The NBG6616 keeps track of the original addresses and port numbers so incoming reply packets can have their original values restored. The following figure illustrates this.Figure 76   How NAT Works14.2  GeneralUse this screen to enable NAT and set a default server. Click Network > NAT to open the General screen.Figure 77   Network > NAT > General
 Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide119The following table describes the labels in this screen.14.3  Port Forwarding Screen   Use this screen to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network and set a default server. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server. The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port 80 and FTP on port 21. In some cases, such as for unknown services or where one server can support more than one service (for example both FTP and web service), it might be better to specify a range of port numbers.In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A service request that does not have a server explicitly designated for it is forwarded to the default server. If the default is not defined, the service request is simply discarded.Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to your ISP.Port forwarding allows you to define the local servers to which the incoming services will be forwarded. To change your NBG6616’s port forwarding settings, click Network > NAT > Port Forwarding. The screen appears as shown.Note: If you do not assign a Default Server, the NBG6616 discards all packets received for ports that are not specified in this screen or remote management.Refer to Appendix C on page 228 for port numbers commonly used for particular services.Table 50   Network > NAT > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONNetwork Address Translation (NAT) Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used on the Internet). Select Enable to activate NAT. Select Disable to turn it off.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide120Figure 78   Network > NAT > Port Forwarding The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 51   Network > NAT > Port ForwardingLABEL DESCRIPTIONDefault Server SetupDefault Server In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A default server receives packets from ports that are not specified in the Port Forwarding screen. You can decide whether you want to use the default server or specify a server manually.Select this to use the default server. Change to Server Select this and manually enter the server’s IP address.Service Name Select a pre-defined service from the drop-down list box. The pre-defined service port number(s) and protocol will be displayed in the port forwarding summary table.Otherwise, select User define to manually enter the port number(s) and select the IP protocol.Service Protocol Select the transport layer protocol supported by this virtual server. Choices are TCP, UDP, or TCP_UDP. If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, the protocol will be configured automatically.Server IP Address Enter the inside IP address of the virtual server here and click Add to add it in the port forwarding summary table.#This is the number of an individual port forwarding server entry.Status This icon is turned on when the rule is enabled. Name This field displays a name to identify this rule.Protocol This is the transport layer protocol used for the service.Port This field displays the port number(s). Server IP Address This field displays the inside IP address of the server.Modify Click the Edit icon to open the edit screen where you can modify an existing rule. Click the Delete icon to remove a rule.
 Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide12114.3.1  Port Forwarding Edit Screen This screen lets you edit a port forwarding rule. Click a rule’s Edit icon in the Port Forwarding screen to open the following screen.Figure 79   Network > NAT > Port Forwarding Edit The following table describes the labels in this screen. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 51   Network > NAT > Port Forwarding (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 52   Network > NAT > Port Forwarding EditLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort Forwarding Select Enable to turn on this rule and the requested service can be forwarded to the host with a specified internal IP address.Select Disable to disallow forwarding of these ports to an inside server without having to delete the entry. Service Name Select User define and type a name (of up to 31 printable characters) to identify this rule in the first field next to Service Name. Otherwise, select a predefined service in the second field next to Service Name. The predefined service name and port number(s) will display in the Service Name and Port fields.Protocol Select the transport layer protocol supported by this virtual server. Choices are TCP, UDP, or TCP_UDP. If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, the protocol will be configured automatically.Port Type a port number(s) to define the service to be forwarded to the specified server.To specify a range of ports, enter a hyphen (-) between the first port and the last port, such as 10-.Server IP Address Type the IP address of the server on your LAN that receives packets from the port(s) specified in the Port field.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide12214.4  Port Trigger ScreenTo change your NBG6616’s trigger port settings, click Network > NAT > Port Trigger. The screen appears as shown.Note: Only one LAN computer can use a trigger port (range) at a time.Figure 80   Network > NAT > Port Trigger The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 53   Network > NAT > Port TriggerLABEL DESCRIPTION#This is the rule index number (read-only).Name Type a unique name (up to 15 characters) for identification purposes. All characters are permitted - including spaces.Incoming Incoming is a port (or a range of ports) that a server on the WAN uses when it sends out a particular service. The NBG6616 forwards the traffic with this port (or range of ports) to the client computer on the LAN that requested the service. Port Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.End Port Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.Trigger The trigger port is a port (or a range of ports) that causes (or triggers) the NBG6616 to record the IP address of the LAN computer that sent the traffic to a server on the WAN.Port Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.End Port Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
 Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide12314.5  Technical ReferenceThe following section contains additional technical information about the NBG6616 features described in this chapter.14.5.1  NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port NumbersA port forwarding set is a list of inside (behind NAT on the LAN) servers, for example, web or FTP, that you can make accessible to the outside world even though NAT makes your whole inside network appear as a single machine to the outside world. Use the Port Forwarding screen to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server. The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port 80 and FTP on port 21. In some cases, such as for unknown services or where one server can support more than one service (for example both FTP and web service), it might be better to specify a range of port numbers.In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A service request that does not have a server explicitly designated for it is forwarded to the default server. If the default is not defined, the service request is simply discarded.Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to your ISP.14.5.2  NAT Port Forwarding ExampleLet's say you want to assign ports 21-25 to one FTP, Telnet and SMTP server (A in the example), port 80 to another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP address of 192.168.1.35 to a third (C in the example). You assign the LAN IP addresses and the ISP assigns the WAN IP address. The NAT network appears as a single host on the Internet.Figure 81   Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example
Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide12414.5.3  Trigger Port Forwarding Some services use a dedicated range of ports on the client side and a dedicated range of ports on the server side. With regular port forwarding you set a forwarding port in NAT to forward a service (coming in from the server on the WAN) to the IP address of a computer on the client side (LAN). The problem is that port forwarding only forwards a service to a single LAN IP address. In order to use the same service on a different LAN computer, you have to manually replace the LAN computer's IP address in the forwarding port with another LAN computer's IP address. Trigger port forwarding solves this problem by allowing computers on the LAN to dynamically take turns using the service. The NBG6616 records the IP address of a LAN computer that sends traffic to the WAN to request a service with a specific port number and protocol (a "trigger" port). When the NBG6616's WAN port receives a response with a specific port number and protocol ("incoming" port), the NBG6616 forwards the traffic to the LAN IP address of the computer that sent the request. After that computer’s connection for that service closes, another computer on the LAN can use the service in the same manner. This way you do not need to configure a new IP address each time you want a different LAN computer to use the application.14.5.4  Trigger Port Forwarding Example The following is an example of trigger port forwarding.Figure 82   Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example1Jane requests a file from the Real Audio server (port 7070).2Port 7070 is a “trigger” port and causes the NBG6616 to record Jane’s computer IP address. The NBG6616 associates Jane's computer IP address with the "incoming" port range of 6970-7170.3The Real Audio server responds using a port number ranging between 6970-7170.4The NBG6616 forwards the traffic to Jane’s computer IP address. 5Only Jane can connect to the Real Audio server until the connection is closed or times out. The NBG6616 times out in three minutes with UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or two hours with TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Jane’s computerReal Audio ServerPort 7070
 Chapter 14 NATNBG6616 User’s Guide12514.5.5  Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports1Trigger events only happen on data that is coming from inside the NBG6616 and going to the outside.2If an application needs a continuous data stream, that port (range) will be tied up so that another computer on the LAN can’t trigger it.
NBG6616 User’s Guide126CHAPTER   15DDNS15.1  Overview DDNS services let you use a domain name with a dynamic IP address.15.1.1  What You Need To KnowThe following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.What is DDNS?Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) services let you use a fixed domain name with a dynamic IP address. Users can always use the same domain name instead of a different dynamic IP address that changes each time to connect to the NBG6616 or a server in your network.Note: The NBG6616 must have a public global IP address and you should have your registered DDNS account information on hand.15.2  General   To change your NBG6616’s DDNS, click Network > DDNS. The screen appears as shown.Figure 83   Dynamic DNS
 Chapter 15 DDNSNBG6616 User’s Guide127The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 54   Dynamic DNSLABEL DESCRIPTIONDynamic DNS Select Enable to use dynamic DNS. Select Disable to turn this feature off.Service Provider Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.Host Name Enter a host names in the field provided. You can specify up to two host names in the field separated by a comma (",").Username Enter your user name.Password Enter the password assigned to you.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
NBG6616 User’s Guide128CHAPTER   16Static Route16.1  Overview   This chapter shows you how to configure static routes for your NBG6616.The NBG6616 usually uses the default gateway to route outbound traffic from computers on the LAN to the Internet. To have the NBG6616 send data to devices not reachable through the default gateway, use static routes.For example, the next figure shows a computer (A) connected to the NBG6616’s LAN interface. The NBG6616 routes most traffic from A to the Internet through the NBG6616’s default gateway (R1). You create one static route to connect to services offered by your ISP behind router R2. You create another static route to communicate with a separate network behind a router R3 connected to the LAN.Figure 84   Example of Static Routing Topology16.2  IP Static Route Screen Click Network > Static Route to open the Static Route screen. WANR1R2AR3LAN
 Chapter 16 Static RouteNBG6616 User’s Guide129Figure 85   Network > Static RouteThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 16.2.1  Add/Edit Static Route  Click the Add Static Route button or a rule’s Edit icon in the Static Route screen. Use this screen to configure the required information for a static route. Figure 86   Network > Static Route: Add/Edit Table 55   Network > Static RouteLABEL DESCRIPTIONAdd Static Route Click this to create a new rule.#This is the number of an individual static route.Status This field indicates whether the rule is active (yellow bulb) or not (gray bulb).Name This field displays a name to identify this rule.Destination This parameter specifies the IP network address of the final destination. Routing is always based on network number. Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway. The gateway is a router or switch on the same network segment as the device's LAN or WAN port. The gateway helps forward packets to their destinations.Subnet Mask This parameter specifies the IP network subnet mask of the final destination.Modify Click the Edit icon to open a screen where you can modify an existing rule. Click the Delete icon to remove a rule from the NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 16 Static RouteNBG6616 User’s Guide130The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 56   Network > Static Route: Add/EditLABEL DESCRIPTIONStatic Route Select to enable or disable this rule.Route Name Type a name to identify this rule. You can use up to 31 printable English keyboard characters, including spaces.Destination IP Address This parameter specifies the IP network address of the final destination. Routing is always based on network number. If you need to specify a route to a single host, use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 in the subnet mask field to force the network number to be identical to the host ID.IP Subnet Mask  Enter the IP subnet mask here.Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the next-hop gateway. The gateway is a router or switch on the same segment as your NBG6616's interface(s). The gateway helps forward packets to their destinations.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen without saving.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to set every field in this screen to its last-saved value.
NBG6616 User’s Guide131CHAPTER   17Firewall17.1  Overview   Use these screens to enable and configure the firewall that protects your NBG6616 and your LAN from unwanted or malicious traffic.Enable the firewall to protect your LAN computers from attacks by hackers on the Internet and control access between the LAN and WAN. By default the firewall:• allows traffic that originates from your LAN computers to go to all of the networks. • blocks traffic that originates on the other networks from going to the LAN. The following figure illustrates the default firewall action. User A can initiate an IM (Instant Messaging) session from the LAN to the WAN (1). Return traffic for this session is also allowed (2). However other traffic initiated from the WAN is blocked (3 and 4).Figure 87   Default Firewall Action17.1.1  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to enable or disable the NBG6616’s firewall (Section 17.2 on page 133).•Use the Services screen enable service blocking, enter/delete/modify the services you want to block and the date/time you want to block them (Section 17.3 on page 133).17.1.2  What You Need To KnowThe following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.WANLAN3412A
Chapter 17 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide132What is a Firewall?Originally, the term “firewall” referred to a construction technique designed to prevent the spread of fire from one room to another. The networking term "firewall" is a system or group of systems that enforces an access-control policy between two networks. It may also be defined as a mechanism used to protect a trusted network from a network that is not trusted. Of course, firewalls cannot solve every security problem. A firewall is one of the mechanisms used to establish a network security perimeter in support of a network security policy. It should never be the only mechanism or method employed. For a firewall to guard effectively, you must design and deploy it appropriately. This requires integrating the firewall into a broad information-security policy. In addition, specific policies must be implemented within the firewall itself. Stateful Inspection Firewall Stateful inspection firewalls restrict access by screening data packets against defined access rules. They make access control decisions based on IP address and protocol. They also "inspect" the session data to assure the integrity of the connection and to adapt to dynamic protocols. These firewalls generally provide the best speed and transparency; however, they may lack the granular application level access control or caching that some proxies support. Firewalls, of one type or another, have become an integral part of standard security solutions for enterprises.About the NBG6616 FirewallThe NBG6616’s firewall feature physically separates the LAN and the WAN and acts as a secure gateway for all data passing between the networks.It is a stateful inspection firewall and is designed to protect against Denial of Service attacks when activated (click the General tab under Firewall and then click the Enable Firewall check box). The NBG6616's purpose is to allow a private Local Area Network (LAN) to be securely connected to the Internet. The NBG6616 can be used to prevent theft, destruction and modification of data, as well as log events, which may be important to the security of your network. The NBG6616 is installed between the LAN and a broadband modem connecting to the Internet. This allows it to act as a secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN.The NBG6616 has one Ethernet WAN port and four Ethernet LAN ports, which are used to physically separate the network into two areas.The WAN (Wide Area Network) port attaches to the broadband (cable or DSL) modem to the Internet.The LAN (Local Area Network) port attaches to a network of computers, which needs security from the outside world. These computers will have access to Internet services such as e-mail, FTP and the World Wide Web. However, "inbound access" is not allowed (by default) unless the remote host is authorized to use a specific service.Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall1Change the default password via Web Configurator. 2Think about access control before you connect to the network in any way, including attaching a modem to the port. 3Limit who can access your router.
 Chapter 17 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide1334Don't enable any local service (such as NTP) that you don't use. Any enabled service could present a potential security risk. A determined hacker might be able to find creative ways to misuse the enabled services to access the firewall or the network. 5For local services that are enabled, protect against misuse. Protect by configuring the services to communicate only with specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the services at specific interfaces. 6Protect against IP spoofing by making sure the firewall is active. 7Keep the firewall in a secured (locked) room. 17.2  General Screen   Use this screen to enable or disable the NBG6616’s firewall, and set up firewall logs. Click Security > Firewall to open the General screen.Figure 88   Security > Firewall > General lThe following table describes the labels in this screen.17.3  Services Screen If an outside user attempts to probe an unsupported port on your NBG6616, an ICMP response packet is automatically returned. This allows the outside user to know the NBG6616 exists. Use this screen to prevent the ICMP response packet from being sent. This keeps outsiders from discovering your NBG6616 when unsupported ports are probed.You can also use this screen to enable service blocking, enter/delete/modify the services you want to block and the date/time you want to block them.Click Security > Firewall > Services. The screen appears as shown next. Table 57   Security > Firewall > General LABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable Firewall Select this check box to activate the firewall. The NBG6616 performs access control and protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks when the firewall is activated.Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Cancel Click Cancel to start configuring this screen again.
Chapter 17 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide134Figure 89   Security > Firewall > Services lThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 58   Security > Firewall > ServicesLABEL DESCRIPTIONLABEL DESCRIPTIONICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a message control and error-reporting protocol between a host server and a gateway to the Internet. ICMP uses Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams, but the messages are processed by the TCP/IP software and directly apparent to the application user. Respond to Ping on The NBG6616 will not respond to any incoming Ping requests when Disable is selected. Select LAN to reply to incoming LAN Ping requests. Select WAN to reply to incoming WAN Ping requests. Otherwise select LAN&WAN to reply to all incoming LAN and WAN Ping requests. Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Enable Firewall RuleEnable Firewall Rule Select this check box to activate the firewall rules that you define (see Add Firewall Rule below).Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Add Firewall RuleService Name Enter a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.Dest IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering. The NBG6616 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer.
 Chapter 17 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide135See Appendix C on page 228 for commonly used services and port numbers.Source IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service. The NBG6616 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or ICMP) used to transport the packets for which you want to apply the firewall rule. Dest Port Range Enter the port number/range of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Source Port Range Enter the port number/range of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Add Rule Click Add to save the firewall rule. Firewall Rule#This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are applied in turn. Service Name This is a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.MAC address This is the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.Dest IP  This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering. Source IP  This is the IP address of the computer from which traffic for the application or service is initialized. Protocol This is the protocol (TCP, UDP or ICMP) used to transport the packets for which you want to apply the firewall rule. Dest Port Range This is the port number/range of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Source Port Range This is the port number/range of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Action DROP - Traffic matching the conditions of the firewall rule are stopped.Delete Click Delete to remove the firewall rule.Cancel Click Cancel to start configuring this screen again. Table 58   Security > Firewall > Services (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide136CHAPTER   18Content Filtering18.1  OverviewThis chapter shows you how to configure content filtering. Content filtering is the ability to block certain web features.18.2  Content FilterUse this screen to restrict web features, and designate a trusted computer. Click Security > Content Filter to open the Content Filter screen. Figure 90   Security > Content Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 59   Security > Content Filter LABEL DESCRIPTIONTrusted IP Setup To enable this feature, type an IP address of any one of the computers in your network that you want to have as a trusted computer. This allows the trusted computer to have full access to all features that are configured to be blocked by content filtering.Leave this field blank to have no trusted computers.Restrict Web Features Select the box(es) to restrict a feature. When you download a page containing a restricted feature, that part of the web page will appear blank or grayed out.ActiveX  A tool for building dynamic and active Web pages and distributed object applications. When you visit an ActiveX Web site, ActiveX controls are downloaded to your browser, where they remain in case you visit the site again. Java A programming language and development environment for building downloadable Web components or Internet and intranet business applications of all kinds.Cookies Used by Web servers to track usage and provide service based on ID.
 Chapter 18 Content FilteringNBG6616 User’s Guide137Web Proxy A server that acts as an intermediary between a user and the Internet to provide security, administrative control, and caching service. When a proxy server is located on the WAN it is possible for LAN users to circumvent content filtering by pointing to this proxy server. Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afreshTable 59   Security > Content Filter  (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide138CHAPTER   19Parental Control19.1  OverviewParental controls allow you to block specific URLs. You can also define time periods and days during which the NBG6616 performs parental control on a specific user. 19.1.1  What You Need To KnowThe following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.Keyword Blocking URL CheckingThe NBG6616 checks the URL’s domain name (or IP address) and file path separately when performing keyword blocking. The URL’s domain name or IP address is the characters that come before the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the domain name is www.zyxel.com.tw.The file path is the characters that come after the first slash in the URL. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the file path is news/pressroom.php.Since the NBG6616 checks the URL’s domain name (or IP address) and file path separately, it will not find items that go across the two. For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the NBG6616 would find “tw” in the domain name (www.zyxel.com.tw). It would also find “news” in the file path (news/pressroom.php) but it would not find “tw/news”.19.2  Parental Control ScreenUse this screen to enable parental control, view the parental control rules and schedules.Click Configuration > Security > Parental Control to open the following screen.
 Chapter 19 Parental ControlNBG6616 User’s Guide139Figure 91   Security > Parental Control The following table describes the fields in this screen. 19.2.1  Add/Edit a Parental Control RuleClick Add new rules in the Parental Control screen to add a new rule or click the Edit icon next to an existing rule to edit it. Use this screen to configure a restricted access schedule and/or URL filtering settings to block the users on your network from accessing certain web sites.Table 60   Security > Parental ControlLABEL DESCRIPTIONParental Control Select Enable to activate parental control.Add new rules Click this if you want to configure a new parental control rule.#This shows the index number of the rule.Status This indicates whether the rule is active or not.A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active.Rule Name This shows the name of the rule.Home Network User (MAC) This shows the MAC address of the LAN user’s computer to which this rule applies.Internet Access Schedule This shows the day(s) and time on which parental control is enabled.Network Service This shows whether the network service is configured. If not, None will be shown.Website Blocked This shows whether the website block is configured. If not, None will be shown.Modify Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule.Click the Delete icon to delete an existing rule.Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Cancel Click Cancel to restore your previously saved settings.
Chapter 19 Parental ControlNBG6616 User’s Guide140Figure 92   Security > Parental Control: Add/Edit new rules The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 61   Security > Parental Control: Add/Edit new rulesLABEL DESCRIPTIONGeneralActive Select the checkbox to activate this parental control rule.Parental Control Profile NameEnter a descriptive name for the rule.
 Chapter 19 Parental ControlNBG6616 User’s Guide14119.2.2  Add/Edit a ServiceClick Add new service in the Parental Control > Add/Edit new rules screen to add a new entry or click the Edit icon next to an existing entry to edit it. Use this screen to configure a service rule.Figure 93   Security > Parental Control > Add/Edit new rules > Add/Edit new service Home Network User Select the LAN user that you want to apply this rule to from the drop-down list box. If you select Custom, enter the LAN user’s MAC address. If you select All, the rule applies to all LAN users.Internet Access ScheduleDay Select check boxes for the days that you want the NBG6616 to perform parental control. Time Drag the time bar to define the time that the LAN user is allowed access. Network ServiceNetwork Service Setting  If you select Block, the NBG6616 prohibits the users from using the services listed below.If you select Allow, the NBG6616 blocks all services except ones listed below.Add new service Click this to show a screen in which you can add a new service rule. You can configure the Service Name, Protocol, and Port of the new rule.#This shows the index number of the rule. Select the checkbox next to the rule to activate it.Service Name This shows the name of the service.Protocol:Port This shows the protocol and the port of the service.Modify Click the Edit icon to go to the screen where you can edit the rule.Click the Delete icon to delete an existing rule.Blocked Site/URL Keyword Click Add to show a screen to enter the website URL or URL keyword to which the NBG6616 blocks access. Click Delete to remove it.Apply Click Apply to save your settings back to the NBG6616.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.Table 61   Security > Parental Control: Add/Edit new rules (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 19 Parental ControlNBG6616 User’s Guide142The following table describes the fields in this screen. 19.3  Technical ReferenceThe following section contains additional technical information about the NBG6616 features described in this chapter.19.3.1  Customizing Keyword Blocking URL CheckingYou can use commands to set how much of a website’s URL the content filter is to check for keyword blocking. See the appendices for information on how to access and use the command interpreter.Domain Name or IP Address URL CheckingBy default, the NBG6616 checks the URL’s domain name or IP address when performing keyword blocking.This means that the NBG6616 checks the characters that come before the first slash in the URL.For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, content filtering only searches for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw.Full Path URL CheckingFull path URL checking has the NBG6616 check the characters that come before the last slash in the URL.For example, with the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, full path URL checking searches for keywords within www.zyxel.com.tw/news/.Use the ip urlfilter customize actionFlags 6 [disable | enable] command to extend (or not extend) the keyword blocking search to include the URL's full path.Table 62   Security > Parental Control > Add/Edit new rules > Add/Edit new serviceLABEL DESCRIPTIONService Name Select the name of the service. Otherwise, select UserDefined and manually specify the protocol and the port of the service.Protocol Select the transport layer protocol used for the service. Choices are TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP. If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, this field will not be configurable.Port Enter the port of the service. If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, this field will not be configurable.Apply Click Apply to save your settings with the NBG6616.Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.
 Chapter 19 Parental ControlNBG6616 User’s Guide143File Name URL CheckingFilename URL checking has the NBG6616 check all of the characters in the URL.For example, filename URL checking searches for keywords within the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php.Use the ip urlfilter customize actionFlags 8 [disable | enable] command to extend (or not extend) the keyword blocking search to include the URL's complete filename.
NBG6616 User’s Guide144CHAPTER   20IPv6 Firewall20.1  Overview This chapter shows you how to enable and create IPv6 firewall rules to block unwanted IPv6 traffic.20.2  IPv6 Firewall Screen Click Configuration > Security > IPv6 Firewall. The Service screen appears as shown.Figure 94   Configuration > Security > IPv6 Firewall
 Chapter 20 IPv6 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide145The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 63   Configuration > Security > IPv6 FirewallLABEL DESCRIPTIONICMPv6 Internet Control Message Protocol for IPv6 (ICMPv6 or ICMP for IPv6) is defined in RFC 4443. ICMPv6 has a preceding Next Header value of 58, which is different from the value used to identify ICMP for IPv4. ICMPv6 is an integral part of IPv6. IPv6 nodes use ICMPv6 to report errors encountered in packet processing and perform other diagnostic functions, such as "ping".Respond to Ping on The NBG6616 will not respond to any incoming Ping requests when Disable is selected. Select LAN to reply to incoming LAN Ping requests. Select WAN to reply to incoming WAN Ping requests. Otherwise select LAN&WAN to reply to all incoming LAN and WAN Ping requests. Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Enable Firewall RuleEnable Firewall Rule Select this check box to activate the firewall rules that you define (see Add Firewall Rule below).Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Add Firewall RuleService Name Enter a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.Dest_IP_Address Enter the IPv6 address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering.The NBG6616 applies the firewall rule to traffic destined for this computer.Source_IP_Address Enter the IPv6 address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service.The NBG6616 applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this computer.Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or ICMP) used to transport the packets for which you want to apply the firewall rule.Dest Port Range Enter the port number/range of the destination that defines the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Source Port Range Enter the port number/range of the source that defines the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Add Rule Click Add Rule to save the firewall rule. Firewall Rule#This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are applied in turn.ServiceName This is a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule.MACaddress This is the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies.DestIP This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is entering.SourceIP This is the IP address of the computer to which traffic for the application or service is initialized.Protocol This is the protocol (TCP, UDP or ICMP) used to transport the packets for which you want to apply the firewall rule.DestPortRange This is the port number/range of the destination that defines the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.SourcePortRange This is the port number/range of the source that defines the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Action DROP - Traffic matching the conditions of the firewall rule is stopped.
Chapter 20 IPv6 FirewallNBG6616 User’s Guide146Delete Click Delete to remove the firewall rule.Cancel Click Cancel to restore your previously saved settings.Table 63   Configuration > Security > IPv6 Firewall (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide147CHAPTER   21Bandwidth Management21.1  Overview This chapter contains information about configuring bandwidth management and editing rules.ZyXEL’s Bandwidth Management allows you to specify bandwidth management rules based on an application. In the figure below, uplink traffic goes from the LAN device (A) to the WAN device (B). Bandwidth management is applied before sending the packets out to the WAN. Downlink traffic comes back from the WAN device (B) to the LAN device (A). Bandwidth management is applied before sending the traffic out to LAN.Figure 95   Bandwidth Management ExampleYou can allocate specific amounts of bandwidth capacity (bandwidth budgets) to individual applications (like VoIP, Web, FTP, and E-mail for example).21.2  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to enable bandwidth management and assign bandwidth values (Section 21.4 on page 148).•Use the Advanced screen to configure bandwidth managements rule for the pre-defined services and applications (Section 21.5 on page 148).AB-> VOIP-> FTP-> HTTP-> Chat, Email
Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide14821.3  What You Need To KnowThe sum of the bandwidth allotments that apply to the WAN interface (LAN to WAN, WLAN to WAN) must be less than or equal to the Upstream Bandwidth that you configure in the Bandwidth Management Advanced screen (Section 21.5 on page 148). The sum of the bandwidth allotments that apply to the LAN interface (WAN to LAN, WAN to WLAN) must be less than or equal to the Downstream Bandwidth that you configure in the Bandwidth Management Advanced screen Section 21.5 on page 148. 21.4  General Screen Use this screen to have the NBG6616 apply bandwidth management.Click Management > Bandwidth MGMT to open the bandwidth management General screen.Figure 96   Management > Bandwidth Management > General   The following table describes the labels in this screen.21.5  Advanced Screen Use this screen to configure bandwidth management rules for the pre-defined services or applications. You can also use this screen to configure bandwidth management rule for other services or applications that are not on the pre-defined list of NBG6616. Additionally, you can define the source and destination IP addresses and port for a service or application.Table 64   Management > Bandwidth Management > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable Bandwidth Management  This field allows you to have NBG6616 apply bandwidth management. Enable bandwidth management to give traffic that matches a bandwidth rule priority over traffic that does not match a bandwidth rule. Enabling bandwidth management also allows you to control the maximum or minimum amounts of bandwidth that can be used by traffic that matches a bandwidth rule. Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
 Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide149Note: The two tables shown in this screen can be configured and applied at the same time. Click Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced to open the bandwidth management Advanced screen.Figure 97   Management > Bandwidth Management > Advanced
Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide150The following table describes the labels in this screen.21.5.1  Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration    If you want to edit a bandwidth management rule for a pre-defined service or application, click the Edit icon in the Application List table of the Advanced screen. The following screen displays.Table 65   Management > Bandwidth Management > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTIONManagement BandwidthUpstream Bandwidth Specify the total amount of bandwidth that you want to dedicate to uplink traffic. The recommendation is to set this to match the actual upstream data rate.This is traffic from LAN/WLAN to WAN.Downstream Bandwidth Specify the total amount of bandwidth that you want to dedicate to downlink traffic. The recommendation is to set this to match the actual downstream data rate.This is traffic from WAN to LAN/WLAN.Application List Use this table to allocate specific amounts of bandwidth based on a pre-defined service.#This is the number of an individual bandwidth management rule.Priority Select a priority from the drop down list box. Choose High, Mid or Low.•High - Select this for voice traffic or video that is especially sensitive to jitter (jitter is the variations in delay).•Mid - Select this for "excellent effort" or better than best effort and would include important business traffic that can tolerate some delay.•Low - Select this for non-critical "background" traffic such as bulk transfers that are allowed but that should not affect other applications and users. Category This is the category where a service belongs.Service This is the name of the service.Select the check box to have the NBG6616 apply this bandwidth management rule. Click the Edit icon to open the Rule Configuration screen where you can modify the rule.User-defined Service  Use this table to allocate specific amounts of bandwidth to specific applications or services you specify.#This is the number of an individual bandwidth management rule.Enable Select this check box to have the NBG6616 apply this bandwidth management rule.Direction  Select To LAN&WLAN to apply bandwidth management to traffic from WAN to LAN and WLAN. Select To WAN to apply bandwidth management to traffic from LAN/WLAN to WAN. Service Name Enter a descriptive name for the bandwidth management rule.Category This is the category where a service belongs.Modify Click the Edit icon to open the Rule Configuration screen. Modify an existing rule or create a new rule in the Rule Configuration screen. See Section 21.5.2 on page 151 for more information.Click the Remove icon to delete a rule.Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
 Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide151Figure 98   Bandwidth Management Rule Configuration: Application ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.21.5.2  Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration    If you want to edit a bandwidth management rule for other applications or services, click the Edit icon in the User-defined Service table of the Advanced screen. The following screen displays.Table 66   Bandwidth Management Rule Configuration: Application ListLABEL DESCRIPTION#This is the number of an individual bandwidth management rule.Enable Select an interface’s check box to enable bandwidth management on that interface. Direction  These read-only labels represent the physical interfaces. Bandwidth management applies to all traffic flowing out of the router through the interface, regardless of the traffic’s source.Traffic redirect or IP alias may cause LAN-to-LAN traffic to pass through the NBG6616 and be managed by bandwidth management.Bandwidth Select Maximum Bandwidth or Minimum Bandwidth and specify the maximum or minimum bandwidth allowed for the rule in kilobits per second. Destination Port This is the port number of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.See Appendix C on page 228 for some common services and port numbers.Source Port This is the port number of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.See Appendix C on page 228 for some common services and port numbers.Protocol This is the protocol (TCP, UDP or user-defined) used for the service.Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings.Cancel Click Cancel to exit this screen without saving.
Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide152Figure 99   Bandwidth Management Rule Configuration: User-defined Service The following table describes the labels in this screen.See Appendix C on page 228 for commonly used services and port numbers.Table 67   Bandwidth Management Rule Configuration: User-defined ServiceLABEL DESCRIPTIONBW Budget Select Maximum Bandwidth or Minimum Bandwidth and specify the maximum or minimum bandwidth allowed for the rule in kilobits per second. Destination Address Start Enter the starting IP address of the destination computer.The NBG6616 applies bandwidth management to the service or application that is entering this computer. Destination Address End Enter the ending IP address of the destination computer.The NBG6616 applies bandwidth management to the service or application that is entering this computer. Destination Port This is the port number of the destination that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Source Address Start Enter the starting IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service. The NBG6616 applies bandwidth management to traffic initiating from this computer. Source Address End Enter the ending IP address of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service. The NBG6616 applies bandwidth management to traffic initiating from this computer. Source Port This is the port number of the source that define the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, BOTH) for which the bandwidth management rule applies. If you select BOTH, enter the protocol for which the bandwidth management rule applies. For example, ICMP for ping traffic.Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings.Cancel Click Cancel to exit this screen without saving.
 Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide15321.5.3  Predefined Bandwidth Management ServicesThe following is a description of some services that you can select and to which you can apply media bandwidth management in the Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced screen. Table 68   Media Bandwidth Management Setup: ServicesSERVICE DESCRIPTIONFTP File Transfer Program enables fast transfer of files, including large files that may not be possible by e-mail.WWW The World Wide Web (WWW) is an Internet system to distribute graphical, hyper-linked information, based on Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - a client/server protocol for the World Wide Web. The Web is not synonymous with the Internet; rather, it is just one service on the Internet. Other services on the Internet include Internet Relay Chat and Newsgroups. The Web is accessed through use of a browser. E-Mail Electronic mail consists of messages sent through a computer network to specific groups or individuals. Here are some default ports for e-mail: • POP3 - port 110• IMAP - port 143• SMTP - port 25• HTTP - port 80VoIP (SIP) Sending voice signals over the Internet is called Voice over IP or VoIP. Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) is an internationally recognized standard for implementing VoIP. SIP is an application-layer control (signaling) protocol that handles the setting up, altering and tearing down of voice and multimedia sessions over the Internet.SIP is transported primarily over UDP but can also be transported over TCP. BitTorrent BitTorrent is a free P2P (peer-to-peer) sharing tool allowing you to distribute large software and media files. BitTorrent requires you to search for a file with a searching engine yourself. It distributes files by corporation and trading, that is, the client downloads the file in small pieces and share the pieces with other peers to get other half of the file.Gaming Online gaming services lets you play multiplayer games on the Internet via broadband technology. As of this writing, your NBG6616 supports Xbox, Playstation, Battlenet and MSN Game Zone.
NBG6616 User’s Guide154CHAPTER   22Remote Management22.1  OverviewThis chapter provides information on the Remote Management screens. Remote Management allows you to manage your NBG6616 from a remote location through the following interfaces:•LAN and WAN•LAN only•WAN onlyNote: The NBG6616 is managed using the Web Configurator.22.2  What You Can Do in this Chapter•Use the WWW screen to define the interface/s from which the NBG6616 can be managed remotely using the web and specify a secure client that can manage the NBG6616 (Section 22.4 on page 155).•Use the Telnet screen to define the interface/s from which the NBG6616 can be managed remotely using Telnet service and specify a secure client that can manage the NBG6616 (Section 22.5 on page 156).•Use the Wake On LAN screen to enable Wake on LAN and remotely turn on a device on the local network (Section 22.6 on page 156).22.3  What You Need to KnowRemote management over LAN or WAN will not work when:1The IP address in the Secured Client IP Address field (Section 22.4 on page 155) does not match the client IP address. If it does not match, the NBG6616 will disconnect the session immediately.2There is already another remote management session. You may only have one remote management session running at one time.3There is a firewall rule that blocks it.
 Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide15522.3.1  Remote Management and NATWhen NAT is enabled:• Use the NBG6616’s WAN IP address when configuring from the WAN. • Use the NBG6616’s LAN IP address when configuring from the LAN.22.3.2   System TimeoutThere is a default system management idle timeout of five minutes (three hundred seconds). The NBG6616 automatically logs you out if the management session remains idle for longer than this timeout period. The management session does not time out when a statistics screen is polling. You can change the timeout period in the Maintenance > General screen22.4  WWW Screen    To change your NBG6616’s remote management settings, click Management > Remote MGMT > WWW.Figure 100   Management > Remote Management > WWW The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 69   Management > Remote Management > WWWLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for remote management.Access Status Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the NBG6616 using this service.Secured Client IP Address Select All to allow all computes to access the NBG6616.Otherwise, check Selected and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide15622.5  Telnet Screen    To change your NBG6616’s remote management settings, click Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet to open the Telnet screen.Figure 101   Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet The following table describes the labels in this screen.22.6  Wake On LAN ScreenWake On LAN (WoL) allows you to remotely turn on a device on the network, such as a computer, storage device or media server. To use this feature the remote hardware (for example the network adapter on a computer) must support Wake On LAN using the “Magic Packet” method. You need to know the MAC address of the remote device. It may be on a label on the device.Table 70   Management > Remote MGMT > TelnetLABEL DESCRIPTIONPort You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for remote management.Access Status Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the NBG6616 using this service.Secured Client IP Address Select All to allow all computes to access the NBG6616.Otherwise, check Selected and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the NBG6616.Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
 Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG6616 User’s Guide157Use this screen to remotely turn on a device on the network. Click the Management > Remote MGMT > Wake On LAN to open the following screen.Figure 102   Management > Remote MGMT > Wake On LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 71   Management > Remote MGMT > Wake On LANLABEL DESCRIPTIONWake On LAN over WAN Settings Enable WOL over WAN Select this option to have the NBG6616 forward a WoL “Magic Packet” to all devices on the LAN if the packet comes from the WAN or remote network and uses the port number specified in the Port field. A LAN device whose hardware supports Wake on LAN then will be powered on if it is turned off previously.Port  Type a port number from which a WoL packet is forwarded to the LAN. Wake On LANWake MAC Address Enter the MAC Address of the device on the network that will be turned on.A MAC address consists of six hexadecimal character pairs.Start Click this to have the NBG6616 generate a WoL packet and forward it to turn the specified device on. A screen pops up displaying MAC address error if you input the MAC address incorrectly.Apply Click Apply to save the setting to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
NBG6616 User’s Guide158CHAPTER   23Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)23.1  Overview This chapter introduces the UPnP feature in the web configurator.Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. A UPnP device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the network. In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in use.23.2  What You Need to KnowUPnP hardware is identified as an icon in the Network Connections folder (Windows XP). Each UPnP compatible device installed on your network will appear as a separate icon. Selecting the icon of a UPnP device will allow you to access the information and properties of that device. 23.2.1  NAT TraversalUPnP NAT traversal automates the process of allowing an application to operate through NAT. UPnP network devices can automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence in the network to other UPnP devices and enable exchange of simple product and service descriptions. NAT traversal allows the following:• Dynamic port mapping• Learning public IP addresses• Assigning lease times to mappingsWindows Messenger is an example of an application that supports NAT traversal and UPnP. See the NAT chapter for more information on NAT.23.2.2  Cautions with UPnPThe automated nature of NAT traversal applications in establishing their own services and opening firewall ports may present network security issues. Network information and configuration may also be obtained and modified by users in some network environments. When a UPnP device joins a network, it announces its presence with a multicast message. For security reasons, the NBG6616 allows multicast messages on the LAN only.
 Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG6616 User’s Guide159All UPnP-enabled devices may communicate freely with each other without additional configuration. Disable UPnP if this is not your intention. 23.3  UPnP Screen Use this screen to enable UPnP on your NBG6616.Click Management > UPnP to display the screen shown next. Figure 103   Management > UPnPThe following table describes the fields in this screen.23.4  Technical ReferenceThe sections show examples of using UPnP. 23.4.1  Using UPnP in Windows XP ExampleThis section shows you how to use the UPnP feature in Windows XP. You must already have UPnP installed in Windows XP and UPnP activated on the NBG6616.Make sure the computer is connected to a LAN port of the NBG6616. Turn on your computer and the NBG6616. 23.4.1.1  Auto-discover Your UPnP-enabled Network Device1Click start and Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. An icon displays under Internet Gateway.2Right-click the icon and select Properties. Table 72   Management > UPnPLABEL DESCRIPTIONUPnP Select Enable to activate UPnP. Be aware that anyone could use a UPnP application to open the web configurator's login screen without entering the NBG6616's IP address (although you must still enter the password to access the web configurator).Apply Click Apply to save the setting to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to return to the previously saved settings.
Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG6616 User’s Guide160Figure 104   Network Connections3In the Internet Connection Properties window, click Settings to see the port mappings there were automatically created. Figure 105   Internet Connection Properties 4You may edit or delete the port mappings or click Add to manually add port mappings. Figure 106   Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings
 Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG6616 User’s Guide161Figure 107   Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: AddNote: When the UPnP-enabled device is disconnected from your computer, all port mappings will be deleted automatically.5Select Show icon in notification area when connected option and click OK. An icon displays in the system tray. Figure 108   System Tray Icon6Double-click on the icon to display your current Internet connection status.Figure 109   Internet Connection Status23.4.2  Web Configurator Easy AccessWith UPnP, you can access the web-based configurator on the NBG6616 without finding out the IP address of the NBG6616 first. This comes helpful if you do not know the IP address of the NBG6616.Follow the steps below to access the web configurator.1Click Start and then Control Panel. 2Double-click Network Connections.
Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG6616 User’s Guide1623Select My Network Places under Other Places. Figure 110   Network Connections4An icon with the description for each UPnP-enabled device displays under Local Network. 5Right-click on the icon for your NBG6616 and select Invoke. The web configurator login screen displays. Figure 111   Network Connections: My Network Places6Right-click on the icon for your NBG6616 and select Properties. A properties window displays with basic information about the NBG6616.
 Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG6616 User’s Guide163Figure 112   Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example
NBG6616 User’s Guide164CHAPTER   24USB Media Sharing24.1  OverviewThis chapter describes how to configure the media sharing settings on the NBG6616.Note: The read and write performance may be affected by amount of file-sharing traffic on your network, type of connected USB device and your USB version (1.1 or 2.0).Media ServerYou can set up your NBG6616 to act as a media server to provide media (like video) to DLNA-compliant players, such as Windows Media Player, ZyXEL DMAs (Digital Media Adapters), Xboxes or PS3s. The media server and clients must have IP addresses in the same subnet.The NBG6616 media server enables you to:• Publish all folders for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the NBG6616.• Use hardware-based media clients like the DMA-2500 to play the files.Note: Anyone on your network can play the media files in the published folders. No user name and password nor other form of security is required. The following figure is an overview of the NBG6616’s media server feature. DLNA devices A and B can access and play files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the NBG6616 (D).Figure 113   Media Server OverviewABCD
 Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide165File-Sharing ServerYou can also share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your NBG6616 with users on your network. The following figure is an overview of the NBG6616’s file-sharing server feature. Computers A and B can access files on a USB device (C) which is connected to the NBG6616 (D).Figure 114   File Sharing Overview24.2  What You Can Do•Use the DLNA screen to use the NBG6616 as a media server and allow DLNA-compliant devices to play media files stored in the attached USB device (Section 24.5 on page 167).•Use the SAMBA screen to enable file-sharing via the NBG6616 using Windows Explorer or the workgroup name. This screen also allow you to configure the workgroup name and create user accounts (Section 24.6 on page 167).•Use the FTP screen to allow file sharing via the NBG6616 using FTP and create user accounts (Section 24.7 on page 169).24.3  What You Need To KnowDLNAThe Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of personal computer and electronics companies that works to make products compatible in a home network. DLNA clients play files stored on DLNA servers. The NBG6616 can function as a DLNA-compliant media server and stream files to DLNA-compliant media clients without any configuration. ABCD
Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide166Workgroup nameThis is the name given to a set of computers that are connected on a network and share resources such as a printer or files. Windows automatically assigns the workgroup name when you set up a network. File SystemsA file system is a way of storing and organizing files on your hard drive and storage device. Often different operating systems such as Windows or Linux have different file systems. The file-sharing feature on your NBG6616 supports New Technology File System (NTFS), File Allocation Table (FAT) and FAT32 file systems. Windows/CIFSCommon Internet File System (CIFS) is a standard protocol supported by most operating systems in order to share files across the network.CIFS runs over TCP/IP but uses the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol found in Microsoft Windows for file and printer access; therefore, CIFS will allow all applications, not just Web browsers, to open and share files across the Internet. The NBG6616 uses Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol for its file sharing functions. CIFS compatible computers can access the USB file storage devices connected to the NBG6616. CIFS protocol is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux Samba and other operating systems (refer to your systems specifications for CIFS compatibility). SambaSMB is a client-server protocol used by Microsoft Windows systems for sharing files, printers, and so on.Samba is a free SMB server that runs on most Unix and Unix-like systems. It provides an implementation of an SMB client and server for use with non-Microsoft operating systems. File Transfer Protocol This is a method of transferring data from one computer to another over a network such as the Internet.24.4  Before You BeginMake sure the NBG6616 is connected to your network and turned on.1Connect the USB device to one of the NBG6616’s USB ports. 2The NBG6616 detects the USB device and makes its contents available for browsing. If you are connecting a USB hard drive that comes with an external power supply, make sure it is connected to an appropriate power source that is on.
 Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide167Note: If your USB device cannot be detected by the NBG6616, see the troubleshooting for suggestions. 24.5  DLNA ScreenUse this screen to have the NBG6616 act as a DLNA-compliant media server that lets DLNA-compliant media clients on your network play video, music, and photos from the NBG6616 (without having to copy them to another computer). Click Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNA.Figure 115   Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNA The following table describes the labels in this screen.24.6  SAMBA ScreenUse this screen to set up file-sharing via the NBG6616 using Windows Explorer or the workgroup name. You can also configure the workgroup name and create file-sharing user accounts. Click Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA.Table 73   Management > USB Media Sharing > DLNALABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable DLNA Select this to have the NBG6616 function as a DLNA-compliant media server.USB1/2 Select the media type that you want to share on the USB device connected to the NBG6616’s USB port.Rescan  Click this button to have the NBG6616 scan the media files on the connected USB device and do indexing of the file list again so that DLNA clients can find the new files if any.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide168Figure 116   Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 74   Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBALABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable SAMBA Select this to enable file sharing through the NBG6616 using Windows Explorer or by browsing to your work group.Name Specify the name to identify the NBG6616 in a work group.Work Group You can add the NBG6616 to an existing or a new workgroup on your network. Enter the name of the workgroup which your NBG6616 automatically joins. You can set the NBG6616’s workgroup name to be exactly the same as the workgroup name to which your computer belongs to.Note: The NBG6616 will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area network has restrictions set up that do not allow devices to join a workgroup. In this case, contact your network administrator.Description Enter the description of the NBG6616 in a work group.USB1/2 Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the NBG6616’s USB port.Read & Write - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create and edit the files on the connected USB device.Read - The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the connected USB device.User Accounts Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set up a file-sharing account. #This is the index number of the user account.
 Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide16924.7  FTP ScreenUse this screen to set up file sharing via the NBG6616 using FTP and create user accounts. Click Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP.Figure 117   Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP The following table describes the labels in this screen.Enable This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.User Name Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.Password Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters. Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.USB1/2 Select the USB port(s) of the NBG6616. The configured user can access the files on the USB device(s) connected to the selected USB port(s) only.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 74   Management > USB Media Sharing > SAMBA (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTIONTable 75   Management > USB Media Sharing > FTPLABEL DESCRIPTIONEnable FTP Select this to enable the FTP server on the NBG6616 for file sharing using FTP.Port You may change the server port number for FTP if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for file sharing.User Accounts Before you can share files you need a user account. Configure the following fields to set up a file-sharing account. #This is the index number of the user account.
Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide17024.8  Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer You can use Windows Explorer or FTP to access the USB storage devices connected to the NBG6616.This example shows you how to use Microsoft’s Windows XP to browse your shared files. Refer to your operating system’s documentation for how to browse your file structure. 24.8.1  Use Windows Explorer to Share Files You should have enabled file sharing and create a user account (Bob/1234 for example) with read and write access to USB 1 in the USB Media Sharing > SAMBA screen.Open Windows Explorer to access the connected USB device using either Windows Explorer browser or by browsing to your workgroup.Enable This field displays whether a user account is activated or not. Select the check box to enable the account. Clear the check box to disable the account.User Name Enter a user name that will be allowed to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters. Only letters and numbers allowed.Password Enter the password used to access the shared files. You can enter up to 20 characters. Only letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive.USB1/2 Specify the user’s access rights to the USB storage device which is connected to the NBG6616’s USB port.Read & Write - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create and edit the files on the connected USB device.Read - The user has read rights only and can not create or edit the files on the connected USB device.None - The user cannot access the files on the USB device(s) connected to the USB port.Upstream Bandwidth Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for incoming FTP traffic.Downstream Bandwidth Enter the maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for outgoing FTP traffic.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 75   Management > USB Media Sharing > FTP (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide1711In Windows Explorer’s Address bar type a double backslash “\\” followed by the IP address of the NBG6616 (the default IP address of the NBG6616 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and press [ENTER]. A screen asking for password authentication appears. Type the user name and password (Bob and 1234 in this example) and click OK.Note: Once you log into the shared folder via your NBG6616, you do not have to relogin unless you restart your computer.
Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide1722You can also use the workgroup name to access files by browsing to the workgroup folder using the folder tree on the left side of the screen. It is located under My Network Places. In this example the workgroup name is the default “Workgroup”. 24.8.2  Use FTP to Share FilesYou can use FTP to access the USB storage devices connected to the NBG6616. In this example, we use the web browser to share files via FTP from the LAN. The way or screen you log into the FTP server (on the NBG6616) varies depending on your FTP client. See your FTP client documentation for more information. You should have enabled file sharing and create a user account (Bob/1234 for example) with read and write access to USB 1 in the USB Media Sharing > FTP screen.1In your web browser’s address or URL bar type “ftp://” followed by the IP address of the NBG6616 (the default LAN IP address of the NBG6616 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and click Go or press [ENTER].
 Chapter 24 USB Media SharingNBG6616 User’s Guide1732A screen asking for password authentication appears. Enter the user name and password (you configured in the USB Media Sharing > FTP screen) and click Log On. 3The screen changes and shows you the folder for the USB storage device connected to your NBG6616. Double-click the folder to display the contents in it.
NBG6616 User’s Guide174CHAPTER   25Maintenance25.1  OverviewThis chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens. 25.2  What You Can Do•Use the General screen to set the timeout period of the management session (Section 25.3 on page 174). •Use the Password screen to change your NBG6616’s system password (Section 25.4 on page 175).•Use the Time screen to change your NBG6616’s time and date (Section 25.5 on page 176).•Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to upload firmware to your NBG6616 (Section 25.6 on page 177).•Use the Backup/Restore screen to view information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration (Section 25.8 on page 180).•Use the Restart screen to reboot the NBG6616 without turning the power off (Section 25.8 on page 180).•Use the Language screen to change the language for the Web Configurator (Section 25.9 on page 180).•Use the Sys OP Mode screen to select how you want to use your NBG6616 (Section 25.11 on page 182). 25.3  General Screen Use this screen to set the management session timeout period. Click Maintenance > General. The following screen displays.Figure 118   Maintenance > General
 Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide175The following table describes the labels in this screen.25.4  Password ScreenIt is strongly recommended that you change your NBG6616's password. If you forget your NBG6616's password (or IP address), you will need to reset the device. See Section 25.8 on page 180 for details.Click Maintenance > Password. The screen appears as shown.Figure 119   Maintenance > Password The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 76   Maintenance > GeneralLABEL DESCRIPTIONSystem Name System Name is a unique name to identify the NBG6616 in an Ethernet network.Domain Name Enter the domain name you want to give to the NBG6616.Administrator Inactivity Timer Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out. The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your password again. Very long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means a management session never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not recommended).Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 77   Maintenance > PasswordLABEL DESCRIPTIONPassword Setup Change your NBG6616’s password (recommended) using the fields as shown.Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in this field.New Password Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field.Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide17625.5  Time Setting ScreenUse this screen to configure the NBG6616’s time based on your local time zone. To change your NBG6616’s time and date, click Maintenance > Time. The screen appears as shown. Figure 120   Maintenance > Time The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 78   Maintenance > TimeLABEL DESCRIPTIONCurrent Time and DateCurrent Time  This field displays the time of your NBG6616.Each time you reload this page, the NBG6616 synchronizes the time with the time server.Current Date  This field displays the date of your NBG6616. Each time you reload this page, the NBG6616 synchronizes the date with the time server.Current Time and DateManual Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect it.New Time(hh:mm:ss)This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time configured manually.When you select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply.
 Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide17725.6  Firmware Upgrade ScreenFind firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that uses the version number and project code with a “*.bin” extension, e.g., “V1.00(AARO.0).bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.New Date (yyyy/mm/dd)This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured manually.When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply.Get from Time Server Select this radio button to have the NBG6616 get the time and date from the time server you specified below.User Defined Time Server Address  Select User Defined Time Server Address and enter the IP address or URL (up to 20 extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network administrator if you are unsure of this information.Time Zone SetupTime Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Savings Daylight saving is a period from late spring to early fall when many countries set their clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the evening.Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time.Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected Daylight Savings. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time. So in the United States you would select Second, Sunday, March and select 2 in the at field.Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last, Sunday, March. The time you select in the at field depends on your time zone. In Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1). End Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected Daylight Savings. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time. So in the United States you would select First, Sunday, November and select 2 in the at field.Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last, Sunday, October. The time you select in the at field depends on your time zone. In Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1). Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.Table 78   Maintenance > Time (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide178Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload firmware to your NBG6616. Figure 121   Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: Do not turn off the NBG6616 while firmware upload is in progress!After you see the Firmware Upload In Process screen, wait two minutes before logging into the NBG6616 again.The NBG6616 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.Figure 122   Network Temporarily DisconnectedAfter two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen.If the upload was not successful, an error message appears. Click Return to go back to the Firmware Upgrade screen.Table 79   Maintenance > Firmware UpgradeLABEL DESCRIPTIONFile Path  Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it.Browse...  Click Browse... to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. Upload  Click Upload to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.Check for Latest Firmware Now Click this to check for the latest updated firmware.
 Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide17925.7  Configuration Backup/Restore ScreenBackup configuration allows you to back up (save) the NBG6616’s current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your NBG6616 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings. Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your computer to your NBG6616.Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.Figure 123   Maintenance > Backup/Restore The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 80   Maintenance > Backup/RestoreLABEL DESCRIPTIONBackup Click Backup to save the NBG6616’s current configuration to your computer.File Path  Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it.Browse...  Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide180Note: If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default NBG6616 IP address (192.168.1.1). See Appendix B on page 200 for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address.25.8  Restart ScreenSystem restart allows you to reboot the NBG6616 without turning the power off. Click Maintenance > Restart to open the following screen. Figure 124   Maintenance > RestartClick Restart to have the NBG6616 reboot. This does not affect the NBG6616's configuration.25.9  Language ScreenUse this screen to change the language for the Web Configurator.Select the language you prefer and click Apply. The Web Configurator language changes after a while without restarting the NBG6616.Upload  Click Upload to begin the upload process.Note: Do not turn off the NBG6616 while configuration file upload is in progress.After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before logging into the NBG6616 again. The NBG6616 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect.If you see an error screen, click Back to return to the Backup/Restore screen.Reset Pressing the Reset button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information and returns the NBG6616 to its factory defaults.You can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your NBG6616. Refer to the chapter about introducing the Web Configurator for more information on the RESET button.Table 80   Maintenance > Backup/Restore (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
 Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide181Figure 125   Maintenance > Language 25.10  System Operation Mode OverviewThe Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure your NBG6616 as a router or access point. You can choose between Router Mode, and Access Point Mode depending on your network topology and the features you require from your device. The following describes the device modes available in your NBG6616.RouterA router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.Figure 126   LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router ModeAccess PointAn access point enabled all ethernet ports to be bridged together and be in the same subnet. To connect to the Internet, another device, such as a router, is required.
Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide182Figure 127   Access Point Mode25.11  Sys OP Mode ScreenUse this screen to select how you want to use your NBG6616. Figure 128   Maintenance > Sys OP Mode The following table describes the labels in the General screen.Table 81   Maintenance > Sys OP ModeLABEL DESCRIPTIONConfiguration ModeRouter Mode Select Router Mode if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. This mode offers services such as a firewall or bandwidth management.You can configure the IP address settings on your WAN port. Contact your ISP or system administrator for more information on appropriate settings.
 Chapter 25 MaintenanceNBG6616 User’s Guide183Note: If you select the incorrect system operation Mode you may not be able to connect to the Internet.Access Point Mode Select Access Point Mode if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network.•In Access Point Mode, all Ethernet ports have the same IP address. • All ports on the rear panel of the device are LAN ports, including the port labeled WAN. There is no WAN port.• The DHCP server on your device is disabled. • Router functions (such as NAT, bandwidth management, remote management, firewall and so on) are not available when the NBG6616 is in Access Point Mode.• The IP address of the device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.2.Apply Click Apply to save your settings.Cancel Click Cancel to return your settings to the default (Router).Table 81   Maintenance > Sys OP Mode (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide184CHAPTER   26Troubleshooting26.1  OverviewThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. •Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs•NBG6616 Access and Login•Internet Access•Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults•Wireless Connections•USB Device Problems26.2  Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDsThe NBG6616 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.1Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the NBG6616.2Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the NBG6616 and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.3Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the NBG6616.4If the problem continues, contact the vendor.One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.1Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 1.7 on page 14.2Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide. 3Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.4Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the NBG6616.
 Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide1855If the problem continues, contact the vendor.26.3  NBG6616 Access and LoginI don’t know the IP address of my NBG6616.1The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.1. The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Access Point Mode is 192.168.1.2.2If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, you might get the IP address of the NBG6616 in Router Mode by looking up the IP address of the default gateway for your computer. To do this in most Windows computers, click Start > Run, enter cmd, and then enter ipconfig. The IP address of the Default Gateway might be the IP address of the NBG6616 (it depends on the network), so enter this IP address in your Internet browser. 3If your NBG6616 in Access Point Mode is a DHCP client, you can find your IP address from the DHCP server. This information is only available from the DHCP server which allocates IP addresses on your network. Find this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for more information.4Reset your NBG6616 to change all settings back to their default. This means your current settings are lost. See Section 26.5 on page 188 in the Troubleshooting for information on resetting your NBG6616. I forgot the password.1The default password is 1234.2If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 26.5 on page 188.I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Configurator.1Make sure you are using the correct IP address.• The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.1. The default IP address of the NBG6616 in Access Point Mode is 192.168.1.2.• If you changed the IP address (Section 12.4 on page 108), use the new IP address.• If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don’t know the IP address of my NBG6616.
Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide1862Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. 3Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled. See Appendix A on page 191.4Make sure your computer is in the same subnet as the NBG6616. (If you know that there are routers between your computer and the NBG6616, skip this step.)• If there is a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP address. See Section 12.4 on page 108. • If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the same subnet as the NBG6616. See Section 12.4 on page 108.5Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the NBG6616 with the default IP address. See Section 1.5 on page 13.6If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced suggestions.Advanced Suggestions• Try to access the NBG6616 using another service, such as Telnet. If you can access the NBG6616, check the remote management settings and firewall rules to find out why the NBG6616 does not respond to HTTP.• If your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port.I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the NBG6616.1Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1234. This field is case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on. 2This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after 5 minutes.3Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the NBG6616. 4If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 26.5 on page 188.26.4  Internet AccessI cannot access the Internet.
 Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide1871Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide.2Go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode. Check your System Operation Mode setting. • If the NBG6616 is in Router Mode, make sure the WAN port is connected to a broadband modem or router with Internet access. Your computer and the NBG6616 should be in the same subnet.• If the NBG6616 is in Access Point Mode, make sure the WAN port is connected to a broadband modem or router with Internet access and your computer is set to obtain an dynamic IP address.3If the NBG6616 is in Router Mode, make sure you entered your ISP account information correctly in the wizard or the WAN screen. These fields are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.4If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless client are the same as the settings in the AP.5Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again. 6If the problem continues, contact your ISP.I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the NBG6616), but my Internet connection is not available anymore.1Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.7 on page 14. 2Reboot the NBG6616.3If the problem continues, contact your ISP. The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.1There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.7 on page 14. If the NBG6616 is sending or receiving a lot of information, try closing some programs that use the Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications.2Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the NBG6616 closer to the AP if possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).3Reboot the NBG6616.4If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced suggestions.Advanced Suggestion
Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide188• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.26.5  Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults If you reset the NBG6616, you lose all of the changes you have made. The NBG6616 re-loads its default settings, and the password resets to 1234. You have to make all of your changes again.You will lose all of your changes when you push the RESET button.To reset the NBG6616:1Make sure the power LED is on.2Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6616.3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6616 back to its factory-default configurations.If the NBG6616 restarts automatically, wait for the NBG6616 to finish restarting, and log in to the Web Configurator. The password is “1234”.If the NBG6616 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the NBG6616’s power. Then, follow the directions above again.26.6  Wireless ConnectionsI cannot access the NBG6616 or ping any computer from the WLAN.1Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the NBG6616.2Make sure the wireless adapter on your computer is working properly.3Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the NBG6616.4Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the NBG6616.5Check that both the NBG6616 and the wireless adapter on your computer are using the same wireless and wireless security settings.6Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the NBG6616.
 Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide1897Make sure you allow the NBG6616 to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. Check your remote management settings.• See the chapter on Wireless LAN in the User’s Guide for more information.I set up URL keyword blocking, but I can still access a website that should be blocked.Make sure that you enable parental control in the Parental Control screen, set up rules and turn on the rules. Make sure that the keywords that you type are listed in the rule’s Keyword List.If a keyword that is listed in the Keyword List is not blocked when it is found in a URL, customize the keyword blocking using commands. See the Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking section in the Parental Control chapter.I cannot access the Web Configurator after I switched to AP mode.When you change from router mode to AP mode, your computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.Refer to Appendix B on page 200 for instructions on how to change your computer’s IP address.What factors may cause intermittent or unstabled wireless connection? How can I solve this problem?The following factors may cause interference:• Obstacles: walls, ceilings, furniture, and so on.• Building Materials: metal doors, aluminum studs.• Electrical devices: microwaves, monitors, electric motors, cordless phones, and other wireless devices.To optimize the speed and quality of your wireless connection, you can:• Move your wireless device closer to the AP if the signal strength is low.• Reduce wireless interference that may be caused by other wireless networks or surrounding wireless electronics such as cordless phones.• Place the AP where there are minimum obstacles (such as walls and ceilings) between the AP and the wireless client. • Reduce the number of wireless clients connecting to the same AP simultaneously, or add additional APs if necessary.• Try closing some programs that use the Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications. If the wireless client is sending or receiving a lot of information, it may have too many programs open that use the Internet.
Chapter 26 TroubleshootingNBG6616 User’s Guide190• Position the antennas for best reception. If the AP is placed on a table or floor, point the antennas upwards. If the AP is placed at a high position, point the antennas downwards. Try pointing the antennas in different directions and check which provides the strongest signal to the wireless clients. 26.7  USB Device ProblemsI cannot access or see a USB device that is connected to the NBG6616.1Disconnect the problematic USB device, then reconnect it to the NBG6616.2Ensure that the USB device has power.3Check your cable connections.4Restart the NBG6616 by disconnecting the power and then reconnecting it.5If the USB device requires a special driver, install the driver from the installation disc that came with the device. After driver installation, reconnect the USB device to the NBG6616 and try to connect to it again with your computer.6If the problem persists, contact your vendor.What kind of USB devices do the NBG6616 support?1It is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the NBG6616.
NBG6616 User’s Guide191APPENDIX   APop-up Windows, JavaScript and JavaPermissionsIn order to use the web configurator you need to allow:• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.• JavaScript (enabled by default).• Java permissions (enabled by default).Note: The screens used below belong to Internet Explorer version 6, 7 and 8. Screens for other Internet Explorer versions may vary.Internet Explorer Pop-up BlockersYou may have to disable pop-up blocking to log into your device. Either disable pop-up blocking (enabled by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2) or allow pop-up blocking and create an exception for your device’s IP address.Disable Pop-up Blockers1In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Pop-up Blocker and then select Turn Off Pop-up Blocker. Figure 129   Pop-up BlockerYou can also check if pop-up blocking is disabled in the Pop-up Blocker section in the Privacy tab. 1In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Internet Options, Privacy.2Clear the Block pop-ups check box in the Pop-up Blocker section of the screen. This disables any web pop-up blockers you may have enabled.
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide192Figure 130   Internet Options: Privacy3Click Apply to save this setting.Enable Pop-up Blockers with ExceptionsAlternatively, if you only want to allow pop-up windows from your device, see the following steps.1In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Internet Options and then the Privacy tab. 2Select Settings…to open the Pop-up Blocker Settings screen.
 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide193Figure 131   Internet Options: Privacy3Type the IP address of your device (the web page that you do not want to have blocked) with the prefix “http://”. For example, http://192.168.167.1. 4Click Add to move the IP address to the list of Allowed sites.Figure 132   Pop-up Blocker Settings
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide1945Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6Click Apply to save this setting. JavaScriptIf pages of the web configurator do not display properly in Internet Explorer, check that JavaScript are allowed. 1In Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Security tab. Figure 133   Internet Options: Security 2Click the Custom Level... button. 3Scroll down to Scripting. 4Under Active scripting make sure that Enable is selected (the default).5Under Scripting of Java applets make sure that Enable is selected (the default). 6Click OK to close the window.
 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide195Figure 134   Security Settings - Java ScriptingJava Permissions1From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Security tab. 2Click the Custom Level... button. 3Scroll down to Microsoft VM. 4Under Java permissions make sure that a safety level is selected.5Click OK to close the window.
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide196Figure 135   Security Settings - Java JAVA (Sun)1From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the Advanced tab. 2Make sure that Use Java 2 for <applet> under Java (Sun) is selected.3Click OK to close the window.Figure 136   Java (Sun)
 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide197Mozilla FirefoxMozilla Firefox 2.0 screens are used here. Screens for other versions may vary slightly. The steps below apply to Mozilla Firefox 3.0 as well.You can enable Java, Javascript and pop-ups in one screen. Click Tools, then click Options in the screen that appears.Figure 137   Mozilla Firefox: TOOLS > OptionsClick Content to show the screen below. Select the check boxes as shown in the following screen.Figure 138   Mozilla Firefox Content Security
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide198OperaOpera 10 screens are used here. Screens for other versions may vary slightly.Allowing Pop-UpsFrom Opera, click Tools, then Preferences. In the General tab, go to Choose how you prefer to handle pop-ups and select Open all pop-ups.Figure 139   Opera: Allowing Pop-UpsEnabling JavaFrom Opera, click Tools, then Preferences. In the Advanced tab, select Content from the left-side menu. Select the check boxes as shown in the following screen.
 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java PermissionsNBG6616 User’s Guide199Figure 140   Opera: Enabling JavaTo customize JavaScript behavior in the Opera browser, click JavaScript Options. Figure 141   Opera: JavaScript OptionsSelect the items you want Opera’s JavaScript to apply.
NBG6616 User’s Guide200APPENDIX   BSetting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNote: Your specific NBG6616 may not support all of the operating systems described in this appendix. See the product specifications for more information about which operating systems are supported.This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/OS X, and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your computer. If you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network’s computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet.In this appendix, you can set up an IP address for:•Windows XP/NT/2000 on page 200•Windows Vista on page 204•Windows 7 on page 208•Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 on page 212•Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 on page 215•Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) on page 218•Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) on page 222Windows XP/NT/2000The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT.1Click Start > Control Panel.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2012In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon.3Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.4On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2025The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2036Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically.Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS server, if that information was provided.7Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.8Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.Verifying Settings1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide204Windows VistaThis section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional.1Click Start > Control Panel.2In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon.3Click the Network and Sharing Center icon.4Click Manage network connections.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2055Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue.6Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2067The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2078Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically.Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS server, if that information was provided.Click Advanced.9Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.10 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.Verifying Settings1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide208Windows 7This section shows screens from Windows 7 Enterprise.1Click Start > Control Panel.2In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category.3Click Change adapter settings.4Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide209Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue.5Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2106The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2117Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically.Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS server, if that information was provided. Click Advanced if you want to configure advanced settings for IP, DNS and WINS. 8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.Verifying Settings1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. 3The IP settings are displayed as follows.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide212Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3.1Click Apple > System Preferences.2In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2133When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure.4For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2145For statically assigned settings, do the following:•From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually.•In the IP Address field, type your IP address.•In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask.•In the Router field, type the IP address of your device.6Click Apply Now and close the window.Verifying SettingsCheck your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide215Figure 142   Mac OS X 10.4: Network UtilityMac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6.1Click Apple > System Preferences.2In System Preferences, click the Network icon.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2163When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types.4From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2175For statically assigned settings, do the following:•From the Configure list, select Manually.•In the IP Address field, enter your IP address.•In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask.•In the Router field, enter the IP address of your NBG6616.6Click Apply and close the window.Verifying SettingsCheck your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide218Figure 143   Mac OS X 10.5: Network UtilityLinux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME)This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation.Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in GNOME: 1Click System > Administration > Network.2When the Network Settings window opens, click Unlock to open the Authenticate window. (By default, the Unlock button is greyed out until clicked.) You cannot make changes to your configuration unless you first enter your admin password.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2193In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button.4In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2205The Properties dialog box opens.•In the Configuration list, select Automatic Configuration (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP address.•In the Configuration list, select Static IP address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address fields. 6Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties dialog box and return to the Network Settings screen. 7If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the DNS tab in the Network Settings window and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide221 8Click the Close button to apply the changes.Verifying SettingsCheck your TCP/IP properties by clicking System > Administration > Network Tools, and then selecting the appropriate Network device from the Devices tab. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your connection is working properly.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide222Figure 144   Ubuntu 8: Network ToolsLinux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE)This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the K Desktop Environment (KDE) using the openSUSE 10.3 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. The following screens use the default openSUSE 10.3 installation.Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in the KDE:1Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST).
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2232When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK.3When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2244When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. 5When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide225Figure 145   openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup6Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP address.Select Statically assigned IP Address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Hostname fields.7Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. 8If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the Hostname/DNS tab in Network Settings and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided.
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide2269Click Finish to save your settings and close the window.Verifying SettingsClick the KNetwork Manager icon on the Task bar to check your TCP/IP properties. From the Options sub-menu, select Show Connection Information.Figure 146   openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork ManagerWhen the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly.
 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG6616 User’s Guide227Figure 147   openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager
NBG6616 User’s Guide228APPENDIX   CCommon ServicesThe following table lists some commonly-used services and their associated protocols and port numbers. For a comprehensive list of port numbers, ICMP type/code numbers and services, visit the IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority) web site. •Name: This is a short, descriptive name for the service. You can use this one or create a different one, if you like.•Protocol: This is the type of IP protocol used by the service. If this is TCP/UDP, then the service uses the same port number with TCP and UDP. If this is USER-DEFINED, the Port(s) is the IP protocol number, not the port number.•Port(s): This value depends on the Protocol. Please refer to RFC 1700 for further information about port numbers.•If the Protocol is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, this is the IP port number.•If the Protocol is USER, this is the IP protocol number.•Description: This is a brief explanation of the applications that use this service or the situations in which this service is used.Table 82   Commonly Used ServicesNAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) DESCRIPTIONAH (IPSEC_TUNNEL) User-Defined 51 The IPSEC AH (Authentication Header) tunneling protocol uses this service.AIM/New-ICQ TCP 5190 AOL’s Internet Messenger service. It is also used as a listening port by ICQ.AUTH TCP 113 Authentication protocol used by some servers.BGP TCP 179 Border Gateway Protocol.BOOTP_CLIENT UDP 68 DHCP Client.BOOTP_SERVER UDP 67 DHCP Server.CU-SEEME TCPUDP764824032A popular videoconferencing solution from White Pines Software.DNS TCP/UDP 53 Domain Name Server, a service that matches web names (for example www.zyxel.com) to IP numbers.ESP (IPSEC_TUNNEL) User-Defined 50 The IPSEC ESP (Encapsulation Security Protocol) tunneling protocol uses this service.FINGER TCP 79 Finger is a UNIX or Internet related command that can be used to find out if a user is logged on.FTP TCPTCP2021File Transfer Program, a program to enable fast transfer of files, including large files that may not be possible by e-mail.H.323 TCP 1720 NetMeeting uses this protocol.HTTP TCP 80 Hyper Text Transfer Protocol - a client/server protocol for the world wide web.
 Appendix C Common ServicesNBG6616 User’s Guide229HTTPS TCP 443 HTTPS is a secured http session often used in e-commerce.ICMP User-Defined 1Internet Control Message Protocol is often used for diagnostic or routing purposes.ICQ UDP 4000 This is a popular Internet chat program.IGMP (MULTICAST) User-Defined 2Internet Group Management Protocol is used when sending packets to a specific group of hosts.IKE UDP 500 The Internet Key Exchange algorithm is used for key distribution and management.IRC TCP/UDP 6667 This is another popular Internet chat program.MSN Messenger TCP 1863 Microsoft Networks’ messenger service uses this protocol. NEW-ICQ TCP 5190 An Internet chat program.NEWS  TCP 144 A protocol for news groups.NFS UDP 2049 Network File System - NFS is a client/server distributed file service that provides transparent file sharing for network environments.NNTP TCP 119 Network News Transport Protocol is the delivery mechanism for the USENET newsgroup service.PING User-Defined 1Packet INternet Groper is a protocol that sends out ICMP echo requests to test whether or not a remote host is reachable.POP3 TCP 110 Post Office Protocol version 3 lets a client computer get e-mail from a POP3 server through a temporary connection (TCP/IP or other).PPTP TCP 1723 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol enables secure transfer of data over public networks. This is the control channel.PPTP_TUNNEL (GRE) User-Defined 47 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) enables secure transfer of data over public networks. This is the data channel.RCMD TCP 512 Remote Command Service.REAL_AUDIO TCP 7070 A streaming audio service that enables real time sound over the web.REXEC TCP 514 Remote Execution Daemon.RLOGIN TCP 513 Remote Login.RTELNET TCP 107 Remote Telnet.RTSP TCP/UDP 554 The Real Time Streaming (media control) Protocol (RTSP) is a remote control for multimedia on the Internet. SFTP TCP 115 Simple File Transfer Protocol.SMTP TCP 25 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is the message-exchange standard for the Internet. SMTP enables you to move messages from one e-mail server to another.SNMP TCP/UDP 161 Simple Network Management Program.SNMP-TRAPS TCP/UDP 162 Traps for use with the SNMP (RFC:1215).Table 82   Commonly Used Services (continued)NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) DESCRIPTION
Appendix C Common ServicesNBG6616 User’s Guide230SQL-NET TCP 1521 Structured Query Language is an interface to access data on many different types of database systems, including mainframes, midrange systems, UNIX systems and network servers.SSH TCP/UDP 22 Secure Shell Remote Login Program.STRM WORKS UDP 1558 Stream Works Protocol.SYSLOG UDP 514 Syslog allows you to send system logs to a UNIX server.TACACS UDP 49 Login Host Protocol used for (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System).TELNET TCP 23 Telnet is the login and terminal emulation protocol common on the Internet and in UNIX environments. It operates over TCP/IP networks. Its primary function is to allow users to log into remote host systems.TFTP UDP 69 Trivial File Transfer Protocol is an Internet file transfer protocol similar to FTP, but uses the UDP (User Datagram Protocol) rather than TCP (Transmission Control Protocol).VDOLIVE TCP 7000 Another videoconferencing solution.Table 82   Commonly Used Services (continued)NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) DESCRIPTION
NBG6616 User’s Guide231APPENDIX   DLegal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2014 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.DisclaimerZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.TrademarksTrademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.Certifications  Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:1Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.3Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.4Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.FCC Radiation Exposure Statement • IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n (20MHz) operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.  IEEE 802.11n (40MHz) operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 3 through 9.• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 21 cm between the radiator & your body.Industry Canada StatementThis device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the deviceAntenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.注意 !  依據  低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條  經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
Appendix D Legal InformationNBG6616 User’s Guide232第十四條  低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在 5.25 - 5.35 GHz 頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值 1mW/cm2,本產品使用時建議應距離人體 21 cm。Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Viewing Certifications Go to http://www.zyxel.com to view this product’s documentation and certifications.ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. The Warranty Period varies by region. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized ZyXEL local distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product  or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.NoteRepair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php.RegistrationRegister your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.Open Source Licenses This product contains in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. Open source licenses are provided with the firmware package. You can download the latest firmware at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the source code covered under those Licenses, please contact support@zyxel.com.tw to get it. Regulatory Information European UnionThe following information applies if you use the product within the European Union. Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)Compliance Information for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [Czech] ZyXEL tímto prohlašuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/EC.[Danish] Undertegnede ZyXEL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.[German] Hiermit erklärt ZyXEL, dass sich das Gerät Ausstattung in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU befindet.[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab ZyXEL seadme seadmed vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.English Hereby, ZyXEL declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.[Spanish] Por medio de la presente ZyXEL declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ ZyXEL ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ εξοπλισμός ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕC.[French] Par la présente ZyXEL déclare que l'appareil équipements est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/EC.
 Appendix D Legal InformationNBG6616 User’s Guide233National RestrictionsThis product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté pour les pays mentionnés ci-dessous:Questo prodotto è utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU (ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999/5/EC) senza nessuna limitazione, eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito:Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschränkungen eingesetzt werden (sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995/5/CE folgen) mit Außnahme der folgenden aufgeführten Staaten:In the majority of the EU and other European countries, the 2, 4- and 5-GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local area networks (LANs). Later in this document you will find an overview of countries inwhich additional restrictions or requirements or both are applicable.The requirements for any country may evolve. ZyXEL recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of their national regulations for both the 2,4- and 5-GHz wireless LANs.The following countries have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in the table labeled “Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs”:.BelgiumThe Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www.bipt.be for more details.Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie (BIPT). Zie http://www.bipt.be voor meer gegevens.[Italian] Con la presente ZyXEL dichiara che questo attrezzatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.[Latvian] Ar šo ZyXEL deklarē, ka iekārtas atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.[Lithuanian]  Šiuo ZyXEL deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart ZyXEL dat het toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.[Maltese] Hawnhekk, ZyXEL, jiddikjara li dan tagħmir jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.[Hungarian] Alulírott, ZyXEL nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezés megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EK irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.[Polish] Niniejszym ZyXEL oświadcza, że sprzęt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.[Portuguese] ZyXEL declara que este equipamento está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/EC.[Slovenian] ZyXEL izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/EC.[Slovak] ZyXEL týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenia spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/EC.[Finnish] ZyXEL vakuuttaa täten että laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.[Swedish] Härmed intygar ZyXEL att denna utrustning står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EC.[Bulgarian] С настоящото ZyXEL декларира, че това оборудване е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими разпоредбите на Директива 1999/5/ЕC.[Icelandic] Hér með lýsir, ZyXEL því yfir að þessi búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipunar 1999/5/EC.[Norwegian] Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser I direktiv 1999/5/EF.[Romanian] Prin prezenta, ZyXEL declară că acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC.Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs Frequency Band (MHz)  Max Power Level(EIRP)1 (mW)  Indoor ONLY  Indoor and Outdoor 2400-2483.5 100  V 5150-5350 200 V  5470-5725 1000  V
Appendix D Legal InformationNBG6616 User’s Guide234Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extérieur d’une distance supérieure à 300 mètres doivent être notifiées à l’Institut Belge des services Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www.ibpt.be pour de plus amples détails.DenmarkIn Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also allowed for outdoor usage.I Danmark må frekvensbåndet 5150 - 5350 også anvendes udendørs.ItalyThis product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires a “general authorization.” Please check http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ for more details.Questo prodotto è conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia. Se non viene installato all 'interno del proprio fondo, l'utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede una “Autorizzazione Generale”. Consultare http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ per maggiori dettagli.LatviaThe outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please check http://www.esd.lv for more details.2.4 GHz frekvenèu joslas izmantoðanai ârpus telpâm nepiecieðama atïauja no Elektronisko sakaru direkcijas. Vairâk informâcijas: http://www.esd.lv.Notes:1. Although Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in those countries.2. The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level (in dBm) of a device can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used(specified in dBi) to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).List of national codesSafety Warnings• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.• Do NOT store things on the device.• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s). • If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged. COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODEAustria AT Malta MTBelgium BE Netherlands NLCyprus CY Poland PLCzech Republic CR Portugal PTDenmark DK Slovakia SKEstonia EE Slovenia SIFinland FI Spain ESFrance FR Sweden SEGermany DE United Kingdom GBGreece GR Iceland ISHungary HU Liechtenstein LIIreland IE Norway NOItaly IT Switzerland CHLatvia LV Bulgaria BGLithuania LT Romania ROLuxembourg LU Turkey TR
 Appendix D Legal InformationNBG6616 User’s Guide235Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment should be treated separately.
NBG6616 User’s Guide236APPENDIX   ECustomer SupportIn the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device. Regional websites are listed below. See also http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml. Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.Required Information• Product model and serial number.• Warranty Information.• Date that you received your device.• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)Taiwan• ZyXEL Communications Corporation• http://www.zyxel.comAsiaChina• ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp.ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp.ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp.• http://www.zyxel.cnIndia• ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd• http://www.zyxel.inKazakhstan•ZyXEL Kazakhstan• http://www.zyxel.kz
 Appendix E Customer SupportNBG6616 User’s Guide237Korea• ZyXEL Korea Corp.• http://www.zyxel.krMalaysia• ZyXEL Malaysia Sdn Bhd.• http://www.zyxel.com.myPakistan• ZyXEL Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.• http://www.zyxel.com.pkPhilipines• ZyXEL Philippines• http://www.zyxel.com.phSingapore• ZyXEL Singapore Pte Ltd.• http://www.zyxel.com.sgTaiwan• ZyXEL Communications Corporation• http://www.zyxel.comThailand• ZyXEL Thailand Co., Ltd • http://www.zyxel.co.thVietnam• ZyXEL Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office• http://www.zyxel.com/vn/viEuropeAustria• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH • http://www.zyxel.de
Appendix E Customer SupportNBG6616 User’s Guide238Belarus•ZyXEL BY • http://www.zyxel.byBelgium• ZyXEL Communications B.V.  • http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/Bulgaria•ZyXEL България• http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/ Czech• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o • http://www.zyxel.czDenmark• ZyXEL Communications A/S• http://www.zyxel.dkEstonia•ZyXEL Estonia• http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/Finland• ZyXEL Communications• http://www.zyxel.fiFrance•ZyXEL France• http://www.zyxel.frGermany• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH • http://www.zyxel.deHungary• ZyXEL Hungary & SEE • http://www.zyxel.huLatvia•ZyXEL Latvia
 Appendix E Customer SupportNBG6616 User’s Guide239• http://www.zyxel.com/lv/lv/homepage.shtmlLithuania• ZyXEL Lithuania• http://www.zyxel.com/lt/lt/homepage.shtmlNetherlands•ZyXEL Benelux• http://www.zyxel.nlNorway• ZyXEL Communications• http://www.zyxel.noPoland• ZyXEL Communications Poland• http://www.zyxel.plRomania•ZyXEL Romania• http://www.zyxel.com/ro/roRussia• ZyXEL Russia • http://www.zyxel.ruSlovakia• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka• http://www.zyxel.skSpain•ZyXEL Spain• http://www.zyxel.esSweden• ZyXEL Communications • http://www.zyxel.seSwitzerland•Studerus AG
Appendix E Customer SupportNBG6616 User’s Guide240• http://www.zyxel.ch/Turkey•ZyXEL Turkey A.S.• http://www.zyxel.com.trUK• ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.• http://www.zyxel.co.ukUkraine•ZyXEL Ukraine• http://www.ua.zyxel.comLatin AmericaArgentina• ZyXEL Communication Corporation• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/Ecuador• ZyXEL Communication Corporation• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/Middle EastEgypt• ZyXEL Communication Corporation• http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtmlMiddle East• ZyXEL Communication Corporation• http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtmlNorth AmericaUSA• ZyXEL Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters• http://www.us.zyxel.com/
 Appendix E Customer SupportNBG6616 User’s Guide241OceaniaAustralia• ZyXEL Communications Corporation• http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/AfricaSouth Africa• Nology (Pty) Ltd.• http://www.zyxel.co.za
 IndexNBG6616 User’s Guide242IndexAActiveX 136Address Assignment 75AP 12AP Modemenu 53status screen 51AP+Bridge 12BBandwidth managementoverview 147priority 149services 153BitTorrent 153Bridge/Repeater 12Ccertifications 231notices 232viewing 232Channel 44, 52channel 85CIFS 166Common Internet File System, see CIFSConfigurationrestore 179contact information 236content filteringby keyword (in URL) 138Cookies 136copyright 231CPU usage 45, 52customer support 236DDaylight saving 177DDNS 126see also Dynamic DNSservice providers 126, 144DHCP 70, 111DHCP serversee also Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDHCP server 108, 111Digital Living Network Alliance 165disclaimer 231DLNA 164, 165indexing 167overview 164rescan 167DLNA-compliant client 165DNS 113DNS Server 75DNS server 113documentationrelated 2Domain Name System 113Domain Name System. See DNS.duplex setting 45, 53Dynamic DNS 126Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 111DynDNS 126, 144DynDNS see also DDNS 126, 144Eencryption 86and local (user) database 87key 87WPA compatible 87ESSID 188
 IndexNBG6616 User’s Guide243FFCC interference statement 231file sharing 165access right 168, 170bandwidth 170example 170FTP 169overview 165Samba 167user account 168, 169Windows Explorer 167work group 167File Transfer Program 153Firewall 132Firewall overviewguidelines 132ICMP packets 133network securityStateful inspection 132firewallstateful inspection 131Firmware upload 177file extensionusing HTTPfirmware version 44, 52FTP. see also File Transfer Program 153GGeneral wireless LAN screen 89Guest WLAN 87Guest WLAN Bandwidth 88GuideQuick Start 2HHTTP 153Hyper Text Transfer Protocol 153IIGMP 76see also Internet Group Multicast ProtocolversionIGMP version 76Internet Group Multicast Protocol 76IP Address 109, 119IP alias 108IP Pool 112JJava 136LLAN 107IP pool setup 108LAN overview 107LAN setup 107LAN TCP/IP 108Language 180Link type 45, 53local (user) database 86and encryption 87Local Area Network 107MMAC 100MAC address 75, 86cloning 75MAC address filter 86MAC address filtering 100MAC filter 100managing the devicegood habits 13using the web configurator. See web configurator.using the WPS. See WPS.MBSSID 12
 IndexNBG6616 User’s Guide244Media access control 100media client 164media file 164, 167type 167media server 164overview 164meida file play 164Memory usage 45, 53mode 12Multicast 76IGMP 76NNAT 116, 119global 117how it works 118inside 117local 117outside 117overview 116port forwarding 123see also Network Address Translationserver 117server sets 123NAT Traversal 158Navigation Panel 45, 53navigation panel 45, 53Network Address Translation 116, 119Ooperating mode 12other documentation 2PP2P 153peer-to-peer 153Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet 79Pool Size 112Port forwarding 119, 123default server 119, 123example 123local server 119port numbersservicesport speed 45, 53PPPoE 79dial-up connectionproduct registration 232QQuality of Service (QoS) 102Quick Start Guide 2RRADIUS server 86registrationproduct 232related documentation 2Remote managementand NAT 155limitations 154system timeout 155Reset button 13Reset the device 13Restore configuration 179Roaming 102Router Modestatus screen 42RTS/CTS Threshold 85, 102SSamba 166Scheduling 105Server Message Block, see SMBService and port numbers 135, 152Service Set 39, 89, 99Service Set IDentification 39, 89, 99
 IndexNBG6616 User’s Guide245Service Set IDentity. See SSID.Session Initiated Protocol 153SIP 153SMB 166SSID 39, 44, 52, 85, 89, 99stateful inspection firewall 131Static DHCP 112Static Route 128Status 42Subnet Mask 109, 110SummaryDHCP table 70Packet statistics 71Wireless station status 72System General Setup 174System restart 180TTCP/IP configuration 111Time setting 176trademarks 231trigger port 124Trigger port forwarding 124example 124process 124UUniversal Plug and Play 158Application 158Security issues 158UPnP 158USB media sharing 164user authentication 86local (user) database 86RADIUS server 86User Name 127VVoIP 153WWake On LAN 156WAN (Wide Area Network) 74WAN MAC address 75warranty 232note 232Web Configuratorhow to access 17Overview 17web configurator 12Web Proxy 137WEP Encryption 93, 95WEP encryption 92WEP key 92windows media player 164Wireless association list 72wireless channel 188wireless LAN 188wireless LAN scheduling 105Wireless networkbasic guidelines 85channel 85encryption 86example 84MAC address filter 86overview 84security 85SSID 85Wireless security 85overview 85type 85wireless security 188Wireless tutorial 56Wizard setup 20WLAN button 13WoL 156work group 166name 166Windows 166
 IndexNBG6616 User’s Guide246World Wide Web 153WPA compatible 87WPS 12WWW 153XXbox Live 153

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