ZyXEL Communications 3G Wireless Router NBG410W3G User manual

NBG410W3G Series
3G Wireless Router
Quick Start Guide
Version 4.03
05/2008
Edition 1
DEFAULT LOGIN
IP Address http://192.168.1.1
Password 1234
CONTENTS
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DEUTSCH 15
ESPAÑOL 29
FRANÇAIS 41
ITALIANO 53
РУССКИЙ 65
繁體中文 77

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Overview
With the NBG41xW3G you can do the following.
• Use a 3G connection to access the Internet from any location with 3G coverage (A).
• Set up a secure Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network (B).
• Enjoy added security with an advanced firewall (C).
This guide shows you how to do the following.
See the User’s Guide for more information on all features.
Before you begin check your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or network administrator has
provided you the following:
1Connect your hardware (page 4)
2Access the NBG41xW3G from your computer (page 5)
3Set up a 3G connection (page 7)
4Set up a wireless network (page 8)
5Access the Internet (page 11)
For 3G Internet access you need an activated
3G user account, and a 3G SIM card and
Internet access information for your 3G
account.
For wired Internet access you need the
Internet access information provided to
you by your ISP.
Internet
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A
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WLAN 3G
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1 Hardware Connections
Do the following to make hardware connections for initial setup.
1 Antenna: Connect the antenna to the antenna socket, ensuring the antenna is screwed
in firmly and pointing upwards.
23G:Before inserting the SIM card (only NBG410W3G) or 3G dongle, ensure POWER is
disconnected. Insert the 3G SIM card and/or 3G dongle given to you by your ISP or
network administrator, as shown in the figure.
3WAN: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the WAN port on your NBG41xW3G to the
Ethernet port on your Internet access device (for example, a router or modem).
4LAN(1~4): Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your computer
to a LAN port on the NBG41xW3G.
5POWER: Use the power adapter from the package to connect the POWER socket to an
appropriate power source.
Internet
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3G
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Look at the LEDs (Lights)
•ThePOWER ( ) light blinks during start-up and stays green once the NBG41xW3G is
ready.
•TheLAN ( ) and WAN ( ) lights turn on and stay on if the corresponding con-
nections are properly made.
•TheWLAN ( ) light turns steady green when the built-in Wi-Fi feature is enabled.
•The3G OPERATION ()light turns on when a 3G connection is made and the 3G SIG-
NAL STRENGTH ( ) light indicates the signal strength. See the User’s Guide for more
information on these lights.
VCheck your connections if the power ()or LAN ()light does not
turn on. If this doesn’t help, disconnect the NBG41xW3G from its power
source, wait for a few seconds and then reconnect the power.
2 Access the NBG41xW3G from Your Computer
Use the NBG41xW3G’s web configurator to configure settings on the NBG41xW3G.
1Launch a web browser (such as Internet
Explorer). Enter the NBG41xW3G’s
default IP address, http://192.168.1.1,
and press [ENTER].
2Click Login (the default password 1234
is already entered).

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VIf the login screen does not display, make sure your computer is set to
receive an IP address dynamically. If that doesn’t help, check your web
browser’s security settings (see the User’s Guide for information on both
suggestions)
3Change the login password by entering a
new password and clicking Apply. Then log
in again with your new password..
4A unique certificate is important for
network security. Click Apply to replace
the NBG41xW3G’s default certificate..
5The HOME screen
appears.
Congratulations, you have connected the NBG41xW3G to your computer. You are now
ready to configure 3G (page 7), Wi-Fi settings (page 8) or wired Internet access settings
(page 11) on the NBG41xW3G.

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3 Set Up a 3G Connection
This section shows you how to quickly configure and set up a 3G connection on the
NBG41xW3G. Leave any settings not mentioned at their default values or see the User’s
Guide for more information.
You should have ready the Internet access information for your activated 3G user account.
1Click WIRELESS > 3G (WAN 2) in the NBG41xW3G’s navigation
menu.
2Select Enable.
3Check your device is set to the
correct 3G Interface.
4Type the access point name
given to you by your 3G service
provider in the Access Point
Name (APN) field.
5If your 3G service provider
gave you a user name and
password, select CHAP/PAP in
the Authentication Type field
and enter the user name and
password in the fields below.
Otherwise, set the
Authentication Type to None.
6If your 3G service provider
gave you a PIN code, type it in
the PIN Code field.
7Type the phone number given to you by your 3G service provider in the Phone Number
field.
8If your service provider gave you an IP address for a 3G connection, select Use Fixed
IP Address and enter it in the My WAN IP Address field. Otherwise, select Get
Automatically from ISP.
9Ensure Enable NAT is selected and click Apply.
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Congratulations, you have set up your 3G Internet access. Open a web browser such as
Internet Explorer and browse to your favorite website.
VIf you cannot connect to the Internet with your 3G connection, check your
3G connection status in the HOME screen. If your 3G connection status is
down, check your 3G settings are correctly configured and the SIM card is
correctly inserted. See the User’s Guide for more suggestions.
4 Set Up a Wi-Fi Wireless Network
This section shows you how to configure wireless settings on your NBG41xW3G, then how
to connect a wireless device, such as your laptop, to your wireless network.
4.1 Configure Wireless Settings on the NBG41xW3G
1Click WIRELESS > Wi-Fi in the NBG41xW3G’s navigation menu.
2To apply wireless security, click
the Security tab. Then click the
Edit ( ) icon.
It is strongly recommended you
apply wireless security!
3Click the Security Mode drop-
down list. The drop-down list
displays the security methods in
increasing order of strength.
Select the highest level of security
supported by the other devices on
your wireless network.The recommended level of security for a typical home network is
WPA2-PSK. Choose WPA2-PSK-MIX if some devices on your network support WPA2-
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4If you choose WPA(2) or WPA(2)-
PSK, type a Pre-Shared Key
using 8~63 English upper or
lower case letters (A~Z, a~z) or
numbers (0~9).
5Write it down as you will need it
later to connect your computer to
the wireless network.
6Click Apply.
7Click on the Wireless Card tab to
show the following screen.
8Select Enable Wireless Card.
9Leave other settings at their
defaults to quickly set up a
wireless network. See the User’s
Guide for detailed information on
these fields.
10 Click the Edit ( ) icon.
11 SSID: Enter a unique network
name for the wireless network.
12 Security: Select the security
setting you set up in the WiFi >
Security screen.
13 Leave other settings at their
defaults to quickly set up a
wireless network. Otherwise, see
the User’s Guide for detailed information on these fields. Click Apply and then click
Apply in the Wireless Card screen.
Congratulations, you are now ready to connect a wireless device such as your notebook to
your wireless network.
Write down the Pre-Shared Key!

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4.2 Connect Your Computer to the NBG41xW3G Wirelessly
You can now connect wirelessly to your NBG41xW3G from your computer and access the
Internet. You will need the Network Name (SSID)and also the Pre-Shared Key if you set
up security in the previous section. The connection procedure is shown here using
Windows XP as an example.
1Right-click the wireless adapter icon which appears in
the bottom right of your computer monitor. Click View
Available Wireless Networks.
2Select the SSID name you gave the
NBG41xW3G and click Connect (A).
The SSID “SecureWirelessNetwork”
is given here as an example.
3If you have set up wireless security,
you are prompted to enter a password.
Enter the Pre-Shared Key you set up in the
previous section and click Connect (B).
4You may have to wait several minutes while
your computer connects to the wireless
network.
5You should now be securely connected
wirelessly to the NBG41xW3G.
Congratulations! You are now ready to connect to the Internet wirelessly
through your NBG41xW3G.
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