Zyxel-communications NBG-419N User Manual

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Contents OverviewNBG-419N User’s Guide10Reset/Restart ...

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide10011.2 What You Can Do•Use the General screen (Section 11.4 on page 103) to enable the Wireless LAN, ent

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide10111.3.1.1 SSIDNormally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You c

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide102The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication. Usually, you should s

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide10311.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and selec

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide104See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen. 11.4.1 No SecuritySel

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide105The following table describes the labels in this screen.Refer to Table 36 on page 103 for descriptions

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide106In order to configure and enable WEP encryption, click Network > Wireless LAN to display the General

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide107Refer to Table 36 on page 103 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.Authentication Metho

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide10811.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKClick Network > Wireless LAN to display the General screen. Select WPA-PSK o

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide10911.5 MAC FilterThe MAC filter screen allows you to configure the NBG-419N to give exclusive access to

Table of ContentsNBG-419N User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11011.6 Wireless LAN Advanced ScreenUse this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BS

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11111.7 Quality of Service (QoS) ScreenThe QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such a

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11211.8 WPS ScreenUse this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check curr

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11311.9 WPS Station ScreenUse this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open thi

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11411.10 Scheduling ScreenUse this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wirele

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide11511.11 WDS ScreenA Wireless Distribution System is a wireless connection between two or more APs. Use

Chapter 11 Wireless LANNBG-419N User’s Guide116The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 46 Network > Wireless LAN > WDSLA

NBG-419N User’s Guide117CHAPTER 12 WAN12.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses the NBG-419N’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your NBG-419N f

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide11812.3 What You Need To KnowThe information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN conne

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide119WAN MAC AddressThe MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using

Table of ContentsNBG-419N User’s Guide123.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide120interfaces in the Web Configurator (LAN; WAN). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces.12.4

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide121The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 47 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: E

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide12212.4.2 PPPoE EncapsulationThe NBG-419N supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide123This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.Figure 81 Network > WAN > Internet Connection:

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide12412.4.3 PPTP EncapsulationPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure tra

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide125PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Intern

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide126The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 49 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PP

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide12712.4.4 L2TP EncapsulationThe Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link layer) to tunne

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide128This screen displays when you select L2TP encapsulation.Figure 83 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: L

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide129Use Fixed IP AddressSelect this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter your WAN IP add

Table of ContentsNBG-419N User’s Guide137.3 Status Screen ...

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide13012.5 Advanced WAN ScreenUse this screen to enable Multicast and enable Auto-bridge.Note: The categories shown i

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide131IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicas

Chapter 12 WANNBG-419N User’s Guide132

NBG-419N User’s Guide133CHAPTER 13 LAN13.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared commu

Chapter 13 LANNBG-419N User’s Guide13413.3 What You Need To KnowThe actual physical connection determines whether the NBG-419N ports are LAN or WAN p

Chapter 13 LANNBG-419N User’s Guide13513.3.3 IP AliasIP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the sa

Chapter 13 LANNBG-419N User’s Guide13613.5 IP Alias ScreenUse this screen to have the NBG-419N apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN > I

NBG-419N User’s Guide137CHAPTER 14 DHCP Server14.1 OverviewDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clien

Chapter 14 DHCP ServerNBG-419N User’s Guide138The following table describes the labels in this screen.14.4 Advanced Screen This screen allows you

Chapter 14 DHCP ServerNBG-419N User’s Guide139The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 56 Network > DHCP Server > Advanc

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Chapter 14 DHCP ServerNBG-419N User’s Guide140

NBG-419N User’s Guide141CHAPTER 15 Network Address Translation(NAT)15.1 Overview NAT (Network Address Translation - NAT, RFC 1631) is the translat

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide14215.2 What You Can Do•Use the General screen (Section 15.3 on page 142) to enable

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide14315.4 NAT Application Screen Use the Application screen to forward incoming ser

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide144Refer to Appendix E on page 277 for port numbers commonly used for particular serv

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide14515.5 NAT Advanced ScreenSome services use a dedicated range of ports on the clie

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide146Note: Only one LAN computer can use a trigger port (range) at a time.Figure 95 N

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide14715.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example The following is an example of trigger po

Chapter 15 Network Address Translation (NAT)NBG-419N User’s Guide148

NBG-419N User’s Guide149CHAPTER 16 Dynamic DNS16.1 Overview Dynamic DNS (DDNS) services let you use a domain name with a dynamic IP address.16.2 Wh

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Chapter 16 Dynamic DNSNBG-419N User’s Guide15016.4 Dynamic DNS Screen To change your NBG-419N’s DDNS, click Network > DDNS. The screen appears a

NBG-419N User’s Guide151CHAPTER 17 Static Route17.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure static routes for your NBG-419N.Each remote n

Chapter 17 Static RouteNBG-419N User’s Guide15217.3 IP Static Route Screen Click Network > Static Route to open the IP Static Route screen. Figure

Chapter 17 Static RouteNBG-419N User’s Guide153Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway. The gateway is a router or switch on the same network s

Chapter 17 Static RouteNBG-419N User’s Guide154

NBG-419N User’s Guide155CHAPTER 18 RIP18.1 Overview Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is an interior or intra-domain routing protocol that uses dis

Chapter 18 RIPNBG-419N User’s Guide156The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 62 Network > RIPLABEL DESCRIPTIONRIP Select t

157PART IIISecurityFirewall (159)Content Filter (165)

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NBG-419N User’s Guide159CHAPTER 19 Firewall19.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to enable and configure the firewall that protects your NBG-4

Table of ContentsNBG-419N User’s Guide1619.4 General Firewall Screen ...

Chapter 19 FirewallNBG-419N User’s Guide16019.2 What You Can Do•Use the General (Section 19.4 on page 161) screen to enable or disable the NBG-419N’s

Chapter 19 FirewallNBG-419N User’s Guide16119.4 General Firewall Screen Use this screen to enable or disable the NBG-419N’s firewall, and set up f

Chapter 19 FirewallNBG-419N User’s Guide162Click Security > Firewall > Services. The screen appears as shown next. Figure 103 Security > Fi

Chapter 19 FirewallNBG-419N User’s Guide163See Appendix E on page 277 for commonly used services and port numbers.Dest IP Address Enter the IP addres

Chapter 19 FirewallNBG-419N User’s Guide164

NBG-419N User’s Guide165CHAPTER 20 Content Filter20.1 OverviewThis chapter provides a brief overview of content filtering using the embedded web GUI

Chapter 20 Content FilterNBG-419N User’s Guide166Keyword Blocking URL CheckingThe NBG-419N checks the URL’s domain name (or IP address) and file path

Chapter 20 Content FilterNBG-419N User’s Guide167The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 65 Security > Content Filter >

Chapter 20 Content FilterNBG-419N User’s Guide168

169PART IVManagementBandwidth Management (171)Remote Management (181)Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) (185)

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NBG-419N User’s Guide171CHAPTER 21 Bandwidth Management21.1 Overview This chapter contains information about configuring bandwidth management and ed

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide172•Use the Advanced screen (Section 21.5 on page 173) to configure bandwidth managements rule for

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide173The following table describes the labels in this screen.21.5 Advanced Screen Use this screen

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide174Click Management > Bandwidth Management > Advanced to open the bandwidth management Advan

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide175# This is the number of an individual bandwidth management rule.Priority Select a priority fro

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide17621.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration If you want to edit a bandwidth m

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide17721.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration If you want to edit a b

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide178See Appendix E on page 277 for commonly used services and port numbers.21.6 Monitor ScreenUse

Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide17921.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management ServicesThe following is a description of some service

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Chapter 21 Bandwidth ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide180

NBG-419N User’s Guide181CHAPTER 22 Remote Management22.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the Remote Management screens. Remote Manageme

Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide18222.3.1 Remote Management and NATWhen NAT is enabled:• Use the NBG-419N’s WAN IP address when conf

Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide183Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings and exit this screen. Reset Click Reset to beg

Chapter 22 Remote ManagementNBG-419N User’s Guide184

NBG-419N User’s Guide185CHAPTER 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)23.1 Overview This chapter introduces the UPnP feature in the web configurator.Univ

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide186• Learning public IP addresses• Assigning lease times to mappingsWindows Messenger is

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide187The following table describes the fields in this screen.23.5 Technical RefereanceTh

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide1883 In the Internet Connection Properties window, click Settings to see the port mappin

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide189Note: When the UPnP-enabled device is disconnected from your computer, all port mapp

19PART IIntroductionGetting to Know Your NBG-419N (21)Connection Wizard (25)Introducing the Web Configurator (37)NBG-419N Modes (49)Monitor (43)T

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide1903 Select My Network Places under Other Places. Figure 119 Network Connections4 An i

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide1916 Right-click on the icon for your NBG-419N and select Properties. A properties wind

Chapter 23 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)NBG-419N User’s Guide192

193PART VMaintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenance (195)Password (197)Time (199)Firmware Upgrade (203)Backup/Restore (205)Reset/Restart (209)Sy

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NBG-419N User’s Guide195CHAPTER 24 Maintenance24.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the Maintenance > General screen. 24.2 What You

Chapter 24 MaintenanceNBG-419N User’s Guide196The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 73 Maintenance > GeneralLABEL DESCRIP

NBG-419N User’s Guide197CHAPTER 25 Password25.1 OverviewThis chapter contains information about configuring general log settings and viewing the NBG

Chapter 25 PasswordNBG-419N User’s Guide19825.4 Password ScreenUse the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the NBG-419N. Options include l

NBG-419N User’s Guide199CHAPTER 26 Time26.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the Time Setting screens. See Section 3.2.3 on page 39 for

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Chapter 26 TimeNBG-419N User’s Guide200he following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 75 Maintenance > TimeLABEL DESCRIPTIONCurrent

Chapter 26 TimeNBG-419N User’s Guide201Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected Daylight Savings. The

Chapter 26 TimeNBG-419N User’s Guide202

NBG-419N User’s Guide203CHAPTER 27 Firmware Upgrade27.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to upload a new firmware, upload or save backup configura

Chapter 27 Firmware UpgradeNBG-419N User’s Guide204The following table describes the labels in this screen.Note: Do not turn off the NBG-419N while fi

NBG-419N User’s Guide205CHAPTER 28 Backup/Restore28.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to backup, restore and reset your NBG-419N.Backup configura

Chapter 28 Backup/RestoreNBG-419N User’s Guide20628.3 Configuration ScreenClick Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defau

Chapter 28 Backup/RestoreNBG-419N User’s Guide207Note: If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your c

Chapter 28 Backup/RestoreNBG-419N User’s Guide208

NBG-419N User’s Guide209CHAPTER 29 Reset/Restart29.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to restart your NBG-419N.29.2 What You Can DoUse the Reset/

NBG-419N User’s Guide21CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-419N1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-419N

Chapter 29 Reset/RestartNBG-419N User’s Guide210

NBG-419N User’s Guide211CHAPTER 30 Sys OP Mode30.1 OverviewThe Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure your NBG-419N as a ro

Chapter 30 Sys OP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide212RouterA router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has tw

Chapter 30 Sys OP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide213WISPA WISP client connects to an existing access point wirelessly. It acts just like a wireless client

Chapter 30 Sys OP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide214Table 78 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode Note: If you select the incorrect System Operation Mode you may

NBG-419N User’s Guide215CHAPTER 31 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide2163 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.4 Disconnect and

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide2172 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 31.4 on

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide2182 This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again aft

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide2191 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick St

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-419NNBG-419N User’s Guide221.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-419NUse any of the following methods to manage the NBG-419N.

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide220You will lose all of your changes when you push the RESET button.To reset the NBG-419N,1 Make sure t

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide221• See the chapter on Wireless LAN in the User’s Guide for more information.to select Router Mode.I

Chapter 31 TroubleshootingNBG-419N User’s Guide222

NBG-419N User’s Guide223CHAPTER 32 Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the NBG-419N’s hardware and firmware features.Table 79 Hard

Chapter 32 Product SpecificationsNBG-419N User’s Guide224Table 80 Firmware FeaturesFEATURE DESCRIPTIONDefault IP Address 192.168.1.1 (router)192.168

Chapter 32 Product SpecificationsNBG-419N User’s Guide225Content Filter The NBG-419N blocks or allows access to web sites that you specify and blocks

Chapter 32 Product SpecificationsNBG-419N User’s Guide226

227PART VIAppendices and IndexPop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions (229)IP Addresses and Subnetting (237)Setting up Your Computer’s IP A

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NBG-419N User’s Guide229APPENDIX A Pop-up Windows, JavaScriptsand Java PermissionsIn order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:• Web browse

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-419NNBG-419N User’s Guide23The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.Table 1 Front Panel LEDs an

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2301 In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Internet Options, Privacy.2 C

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2312 Select Settings…to open the Pop-up Blocker Settings screen.Figur

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2324 Click Add to move the IP address to the list of Allowed sites.Fig

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2331 In Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and then the

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2346 Click OK to close the window.Figure 138 Security Settings - Jav

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2355 Click OK to close the window.Figure 139 Security Settings - Ja

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNBG-419N User’s Guide2363 Click OK to close the window.Figure 140 Java (Sun)

NBG-419N User’s Guide237APPENDIX B IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses identify individua

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide238The following figure shows an example IP address in which the first three octets (192.16

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide239By convention, subnet masks always consist of a continuous sequence of ones beginning f

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG-419NNBG-419N User’s Guide24

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide240As these two IP addresses cannot be used for individual hosts, calculate the maximum num

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide241SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks. In t

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide242The following figure shows the company network after subnetting. There are now two sub-n

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide243Each subnet contains 6 host ID bits, giving 26 - 2 or 62 hosts for each subnet (a host

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide244Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 001, 01

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide245The following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network with a 16-bit network

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNBG-419N User’s Guide246that you entered. You don't need to change the subnet mask computed by the NBG-419N

NBG-419N User’s Guide247APPENDIX C Setting up Your Computer’s IPAddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP install

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide248Windows 95/98/MeClick Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Netw

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2493 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers.4 Select TCP/IP from the li

NBG-419N User’s Guide25CHAPTER 2 Connection Wizard2.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2503 Click the DNS Configuration tab.• If you do not know your DNS information, s

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2513 Select your network adapter. You should see your computer's IP address

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2522 In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections (Network and Dial-up

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2534 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and the

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide254•Click Advanced.Figure 151 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide255•Click OK when finished.Figure 152 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties7

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide256If you have previously configured DNS servers, click Advanced and then the DNS

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide257Macintosh OS 8/9 1 Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/I

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2582 Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list.Figure 155 Macintosh OS

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide259Macintosh OS X1 Click the Apple menu, and click System Preferences to open th

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide262.3 Connect to InternetThe NBG-419N offers five Internet connection types. They are Static IP, DHCP

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2604 For statically assigned settings, do the following:•From the Configure box,

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2612 Double-click on the profile of the network card you wish to configure. The

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide2625 Click the Devices tab. 6 Click the Activate button to apply the changes. The

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide263• If you have a static IP address, enter static in the BOOTPROTO= field. Type

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNBG-419N User’s Guide26432.0.1 Verifying SettingsEnter ifconfig in a terminal screen to check your TC

NBG-419N User’s Guide265APPENDIX D Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.Ad-ho

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide266with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless station A and B can still access the wired netwo

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide267An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. All access points and their associated wi

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide268wireless gateway, but out-of-range of each other, so they cannot "hear" each other, that is

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide269Fragmentation ThresholdA Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide272.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP Choose DHCP as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide270several intermediate rate steps between the maximum and minimum data rates. The IEEE 802.11g data rate

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide271Types of RADIUS MessagesThe following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the access point

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide272However, MD5 authentication has some weaknesses. Since the authentication server needs to get the plai

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide273If this feature is enabled, it is not necessary to configure a default encryption key in the Wireless

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide274TKIP regularly changes and rotates the encryption keys so that the same encryption key is never used t

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide27532.0.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application ExampleA WPA(2)-PSK application looks as follows.1 First enter identic

Appendix D Wireless LANsNBG-419N User’s Guide276Security Parameters SummaryRefer to this table to see what other security parameters you should config

NBG-419N User’s Guide277APPENDIX E Common ServicesThe following table lists some commonly-used services and their associated protocols and port numbe

Appendix E Common ServicesNBG-419N User’s Guide278ESP (IPSEC_TUNNEL)User-Defined 50 The IPSEC ESP (Encapsulation Security Protocol) tunneling protocol

Appendix E Common ServicesNBG-419N User’s Guide279PPTP TCP 1723 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol enables secure transfer of data over public network

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide282.3.2 Connection Type: Static IPChoose Static IP as the Internet Connection Type if your ISP assign

Appendix E Common ServicesNBG-419N User’s Guide280TFTP UDP 69 Trivial File Transfer Protocol is an Internet file transfer protocol similar to FTP, but

NBG-419N User’s Guide281APPENDIX F Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2009 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication ma

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide282harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide283This device has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerla

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide284ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is fre

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide2851 Grant of License for Personal UseZyXEL Communications Corp. ("ZyXEL") grants you a no

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide286permit third parties to link to the Software, or any part thereof. You may not use the Software,

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide287IN NO EVENT WILL ZyXEL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA

Appendix F Legal InformationNBG-419N User’s Guide28811 GeneralThis License Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of Repub

IndexNBG-419N User’s Guide289IndexAActiveX 167Address Assignment 118Alert 197alternative subnet mask notation 240AP 21AP (Access Point) 267AP Modemenu

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide29personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achi

IndexNBG-419N User’s Guide290EEAP Authentication 271Encryption 273encryption 101key 102WPA compatible 102ESS 266ESSID 220Extended Service Set 266FFCC

IndexNBG-419N User’s Guide291using the WPS. See WPS.MBSSID 21Media access control 109Memory usage 66, 75, 83mode 21Multicast 119IGMP 119NNAT 141, 142,

IndexNBG-419N User’s Guide292subnet 237Subnet Mask 135, 136subnet mask 238subnetting 241SummaryDHCP table 44Packet statistics 45Wireless station statu

IndexNBG-419N User’s Guide293XXbox Live 179

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About This User's GuideNBG-419N User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to config

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide302.3.4 Connection Type: PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enab

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide312.3.5 Connection Type: L2TPThe Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link l

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide32The NBG-419N connects to the Internet.Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard suc

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide332.4 Router PasswordChange the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and r

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide34The following table describes the labels in this screen.2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKCh

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide35The following table describes the labels in this screen. Congratulations! Open a web browser, such

Chapter 2 Connection WizardNBG-419N User’s Guide36You have successfully set up your NBG-419N to operate on your network and access the Internet. You a

NBG-419N User’s Guide37CHAPTER 3 Introducing the WebConfigurator3.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to access the NBG-419N Web Configurator and p

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N User’s Guide383.2.1 Login ScreenNote: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configur

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N User’s Guide393.2.2 Password ScreenYou should see a screen asking you to change your password (hi

About This User's GuideNBG-419N User’s Guide4Customer SupportIn the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should cont

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N User’s Guide40The Home screen displays as follows.Figure 18 Home ScreenThe following table descri

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N User’s Guide41The following table describes the labels in this screen.3.2.3.2 Time/Date EditOne t

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNBG-419N User’s Guide423.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button1 Make sure the power LED is on.2 Press the R

NBG-419N User’s Guide43CHAPTER 4 Monitor4.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the NBG-419N. Note:

Chapter 4 MonitorNBG-419N User’s Guide44The monitor shows what kinds of applications are running in the network, the maximum kbps that each applicatio

Chapter 4 MonitorNBG-419N User’s Guide45The following table describes the labels in this screen.4.5 Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics

Chapter 4 MonitorNBG-419N User’s Guide46The following table describes the labels in this screen.4.6 WLAN Station Status Click the WLAN Station St

Chapter 4 MonitorNBG-419N User’s Guide47The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 16 Summary: Wireless Association ListLABEL DE

Chapter 4 MonitorNBG-419N User’s Guide48

NBG-419N User’s Guide49CHAPTER 5 NBG-419N Modes5.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG-419N. First, the term “

Document ConventionsNBG-419N User’s Guide5Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warn

Chapter 5 NBG-419N ModesNBG-419N User’s Guide50The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of the NBG-419N.Figure

NBG-419N User’s Guide51CHAPTER 6 Easy Mode6.1 OverviewThe Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide52Click Status to open the following screen screen.Figure 27 Easy Mode: Status Screen6.2 What You Can DoYou

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide53• Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available.• WISP Mode: The available featu

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide54When you log into the Network Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.Figure 29 Network Map The

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide55The following table describes the labels in this screen. 6.6.1 Game EngineWhen this feature is enabled, th

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide56Note: When this is switched on, the Game Console tab in the Bandwidth Mgmt screen is automatically positione

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide576.6.3 Content FilterUse this screen to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide586.6.4 Bandwidth MGMTUse this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications fo

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide596.6.6 Wireless SecurityUse this screen to configure security for your the Wireless LAN. You can enter the

Document ConventionsNBG-419N User’s Guide6Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG-419N icon is

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide606.6.7 WPSUse this screen to add a wireless station to the network using WPS. Click WPS in the Wireless Secu

Chapter 6 Easy ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide616.7 Status Screen in Easy ModeIn the Network Map screen, click Status to view read-only information about

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NBG-419N User’s Guide63CHAPTER 7 Router Mode7.1 OverviewThe NBG-419N is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide647.3 Status ScreenClick to open the status screen. Figure 40 Status Screen: Router Mode The following t

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide65The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Click this icon to see the Status pag

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide66- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.- WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide677.3.1 Navigation PanelUse the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure NBG-419N features. Figure 4

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide68Packet StatisticsUse this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.WLAN Station StatusUse

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide69RIP Use this screen to enable RIPv1 or RIPv2, which are LAN broadcast protocols.SecurityFirewall General

Safety WarningsNBG-419N User’s Guide7Safety Warnings• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.• Do

Chapter 7 Router ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide70

NBG-419N User’s Guide71CHAPTER 8 Access Point Mode8.1 OverviewUse your NBG-419N as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on y

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide728.3 What You Need to KnowSee Chapter 10 on page 89 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide738.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point ModeLog in to the Web Configurator in Access

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide748.4 AP Mode Status ScreenClick to open the Status screen. Figure 45 Status Screen: Access Point

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide75WLAN Information- WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 49) to which the NBG-

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide768.4.0.1 Navigation PanelUse the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-419N features in Acce

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide77Note: If you change the IP address of the NBG-419N in the screen below, you will need to log into t

Chapter 8 Access Point ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide78First DNS ServerSecond DNS ServerSelect From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server informat

NBG-419N User’s Guide79CHAPTER 9 WISP Mode9.1 OverviewYour NBG-419N can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an exis

Safety WarningsNBG-419N User’s Guide8

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide809.3 What You Need to KnowWith the exception of the LAN screen, the Monitor, Configuration and Maintainance

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide811 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-419N. 2 The default IP address of the NBG-419N is “192.1

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide82The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.Table 29 Status Screen: WISP Mode LABE

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide83- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG-419N’s processing ability is currently used. When this

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide849.5 Wireless LAN General ScreenUse this screen to configure the wireless LAN settings of your NBG-419N. Go

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide85The following table describes the labels in this screen. 9.5.1 Static WEPUse this screen if the access poi

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide86Security ModeSelect Static WEP to enable data encryption.PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable c

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide879.5.2 WPA(2)-PSKUse this screen if the access point to which you want to connect uses WPA(2)-PSK security

Chapter 9 WISP ModeNBG-419N User’s Guide889.5.3 Advance ScreenUse this screen to enable the power saving mode of your NBG-419N. Go to Configuration &

NBG-419N User’s Guide89CHAPTER 10 Tutorials10.1 OverviewThis chapter provides tutorials for your NBG-419N as follows:• Connecting to the Internet fr

Contents OverviewNBG-419N User’s Guide9Contents OverviewIntroduction ...

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide90Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card).There are

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide91The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide92The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on NBG-419N and wireless

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide9310.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)This example shows you how to configure wireless

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide945 Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide954 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.Figure 62 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t5

Chapter 10 TutorialsNBG-419N User’s Guide967 Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If your wireless connection is weak or

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NBG-419N User’s Guide99CHAPTER 11 Wireless LAN11.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your NBG-419N. S