ZyXEL Communications NBG-415N - V1.00 User manual

ZyXEL NBG-415N
Draft 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router
User’s Guide
Version 1.00
Edition 1.00
04/2007

ZyXEL NBG-415N User’s Guide
Copyright 2
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 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.
Disclaimer
ZyXEL 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.
Trademarks
ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is a registered trademark of ZyXEL
Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for
identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.

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3Certifications
Certifications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
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 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 Radiation Exposure Statement
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
• IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to
channels 1 through 11.
• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at
least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

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Certifications 4
1this device may not cause interference and
2this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4dBi. An
antenna 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.
Important Note: Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Avis d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil est conforme au règlement RSS-210 d'Industrie Canada. L'utilisation de ce
dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes:
1il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
2il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible
de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
Le dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 4dBi.
Les règlements d'Industrie Canada interdisent strictement l'utilisation d'antennes dont le gain
est supérieur à cette limite. L'impédance requise de l'antenne est de 50 ohms. Afin de réduire le
risque d'interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent être choisis
de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au
niveau requis pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante.
Avis d'Industrie Canada concernant l'exposition aux radiofréquences
Ce matériel est conforme aux limites établies par IC en matière d'exposition aux
radiofréquences dans un environnement non contrôlé. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé à
une distance d'au moins 20 cm entre l'antenne et le corps de l'utilisateur.
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。
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。

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5Certifications
Notices
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and
Switzerland, with restrictions in France.
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.
Certifications
1Go to www.zyxel.com
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that
product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page

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Safety Warnings 6
Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.
• 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.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when
using the included antenna(s).
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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7ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. 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.
Note
Repair 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 ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return
Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is
recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of
purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of
ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products
will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to
country.
Registration
Register 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.

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Customer Support 8
Customer Support
Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.
• 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.
METHOD
LOCATION
SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE
REGULAR MAIL
SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE
CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS
(WORLDWIDE)
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.com
www.europe.zyxel.com
ZyXEL Communications Corp.
6 Innovation Road II
Science Park
Hsinchu 300
Taiwan
[email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.com
ftp.europe.zyxel.com
COSTA RICA
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.co.cr ZyXEL Costa Rica
Plaza Roble Escazú
Etapa El Patio, Tercer Piso
San José, Costa Rica
[email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.co.cr
CZECH REPUBLIC
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.cz ZyXEL Communications
Czech s.r.o.
Modranská 621
143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany
Ceská Republika
[email protected] [phone]
DENMARK
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.dk ZyXEL Communications A/S
Columbusvej
2860 Soeborg
Denmark
[email protected] [phone]
FINLAND
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.fi ZyXEL Communications Oy
Malminkaari 10
00700 Helsinki
Finland
[email protected] [phone]
FRANCE
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.fr ZyXEL France
1 rue des Vergers
Bat. 1 / C
69760 Limonest
France
[phone]
GERMANY
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.de ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH.
Adenauerstr. 20/A2 D-52146
Wuerselen
Germany
[email protected] [phone]
HUNGARY
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.hu ZyXEL Hungary
48, Zoldlomb Str.
H-1025, Budapest
Hungary
[email protected] [phone]
KAZAKHSTAN
http://zyxel.kz/support [phone] www.zyxel.kz ZyXEL Kazakhstan
43, Dostyk ave.,Office 414
Dostyk Business Centre
050010, Almaty
Republic of Kazakhstan
[email protected] [phone]
NORTH AMERICA
[email protected] 1-800-255-4101
[phone]
www.us.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communications Inc.
1130 N. Miller St.
Anaheim
CA 92806-2001
U.S.A.
[email protected] [phone] ftp.us.zyxel.com

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NORWAY
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications A/S
Nils Hansens vei 13
0667 Oslo
Norway
[email protected] [phone]
POLAND
[email protected] [phone] www.pl.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communications
ul. Okrzei 1A
03-715 Warszawa
Poland
[phone]
RUSSIA
http://zyxel.ru/support [phone] www.zyxel.ru ZyXEL Russia
Ostrovityanova 37a Str.
Moscow, 117279
Russia
[email protected] [phone]
SPAIN
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.es ZyXEL Communications
Arte, 21 5ª planta
28033 Madrid
Spain
[email protected] [phone]
SWEDEN
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.se ZyXEL Communications A/S
Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg
Sweden
[email protected] [phone]
UKRAINE
[email protected] [phone] www.ua.zyxel.com ZyXEL Ukraine
13, Pimonenko Str.
Kiev, 04050
Ukraine
[email protected] [phone]
UNITED KINGDOM
[email protected] [phone]
08707 555779 (UK only)
www.zyxel.co.uk ZyXEL Communications UK
Ltd.,11 The Courtyard,
Eastern Road, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 2XB,
United Kingdom (UK)
[email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.co.uk
METHOD
LOCATION
SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE
REGULAR MAIL
SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE

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Table of Contents 10
Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 2
Certifications ............................................................................................................ 3
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................... 6
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 7
Customer Support.................................................................................................... 8
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 10
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 14
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 18
Preface .................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 1
Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 22
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................22
1.1.1 Internet Sharing Network ..........................................................................22
1.1.2 Wireless Network ......................................................................................23
1.2 Good Habits for Managing Your ZyXEL Device .................................................23
1.2.1 LEDs .........................................................................................................23
1.3 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................24
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator............................................................................................ 26
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................26
2.2 Login ..................................................................................................................26
2.3 Web Configurator Screen Buttons .....................................................................28
2.4 Saving Configuration Changes ..........................................................................28
2.5 Changing Your Password ...................................................................................29
2.5.1 Resetting the ZyXEL Device .....................................................................30
2.5.1.1 Using the Reset Button ...................................................................30
Chapter 3
Basic........................................................................................................................ 32
3.1 Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................32
3.1.1 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ............................................................32