ZyXEL Communications NBG6515 User manual

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User’s Guide
NBG6515
AC750 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router
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Router Mode (Default mode) http://192.168.1.1
AP/Repeater Mode http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234
2.4G SSID ZyXEL + Last 6 digits of the 2.4G MAC
address (ZyXEL734916)
5G SSID ZyXEL+ Last 6 digits of the 5G MAC
address + speed
(ZyXEL734917.speed)
Pre-shared Key Serial number + Random key
Version 1.00 Edition 4, 06/2021

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READ C AREFULLY BEFO RE USE.
KEEP THIS G UIDE FO R FUTURE REFERENC E.
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versions or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is accurate.
Re la te d Do c um e nta tio n
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG and access the Web Configurator.
•MoreInformation
Go to sup po rt.zyxe l.c o m to find other information on the NBG.

Contents Overview
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C o nte nts O ve rvie w
Use r’s G uide ......................................................................................................................................11
Getting to Know Your NBG .................................................................................................................. 12
Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................. 18
Introducing the Web Configurator ..................................................................................................... 26
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 31
NBG Modes ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Easy Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Router Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Access Point Mode .............................................................................................................................. 55
Universal Repeater Mode .................................................................................................................... 61
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 70
Te c hnic a l Re fe re nc e ........................................................................................................................78
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 79
IPv6 ......................................................................................................................................................... 95
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 99
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 107
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................ 110
Network Address Translation (NAT) ................................................................................................... 113
Dynamic DNS ...................................................................................................................................... 119
Static Route ......................................................................................................................................... 121
Firewall ................................................................................................................................................. 123
Content Filter ....................................................................................................................................... 130
Bandwidth Management .................................................................................................................. 132
Remote Management ....................................................................................................................... 138
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ......................................................................................................... 140
USB Media Sharing .............................................................................................................................. 147
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 156
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 163

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Ta ble o f C o nte nts
C o nte nts O ve rvie w .............................................................................................................................3
Ta b le o f C o nte nts .................................................................................................................................4
Pa rt I: Use r’s G uide .......................................................................................... 11
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G e tting to Kno w Yo ur NBG ................................................................................................................12
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Applications .................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG ............................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG ...........................................................................................13
1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 15
1.7 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 15
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C o nne c tio n Wiza rd ............................................................................................................................18
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Connect to Internet ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP ...................................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ................................................................................................... 20
2.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ...................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Router Password ............................................................................................................................. 22
2.5 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................. 23
2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ............................................................................................... 23
2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................ 23
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Intro d uc ing the We b C o nfig ura to r ...................................................................................................26
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 26
3.2.1 Login Screen .......................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.2 Password Screen ................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.3 Home Screen ......................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Resetting the NBG .......................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ..................................................................................... 30

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Mo nito r................................................................................................................................................31
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 The Log Screen ............................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 View Log ................................................................................................................................ 31
4.4 DHCP Table .................................................................................................................................. 32
4.5 Packet Statistics ............................................................................................................................. 33
4.6 WLAN 2.4G Station Status .......................................................................................................... 34
4.7 WLAN 5G Station Status ............................................................................................................. 35
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NBG Mo de s.........................................................................................................................................36
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .................................................................................................... 36
5.1.2 Device Modes ....................................................................................................................... 36
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Ea sy Mo d e ..........................................................................................................................................37
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 39
6.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 39
6.4 Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 39
6.5 Network Map .................................................................................................................................. 39
6.6 Control Panel .................................................................................................................................. 40
6.6.1 Game Engine ........................................................................................................................ 41
6.6.2 Power Saving ......................................................................................................................... 42
6.6.3 Content Filter ......................................................................................................................... 43
6.6.4 Bandwidth Management .................................................................................................... 43
6.6.5 Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 44
6.6.6 Wireless Security .................................................................................................................... 44
6.6.7 WPS ......................................................................................................................................... 45
6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .......................................................................................................... 46
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Ro ute r Mo d e .......................................................................................................................................48
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Status Screen ................................................................................................................................... 48
7.3.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 51
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Ac c e ss Po int Mo d e ............................................................................................................................55

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8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 55
8.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 55
8.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 55
8.3.1 Setting your NBG to AP Mode ............................................................................................. 56
8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ................................................. 56
8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings .......... 56
8.4 AP Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................. 56
8.4.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 58
8.5 LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 59
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Unive rsa l Re pe a te r Mo de .................................................................................................................61
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 61
9.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 61
9.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 61
9.4 Setting your NBG to Universal Repeater Mode ........................................................................... 62
9.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................... 62
9.5.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 65
9.6 AP Select Screen ............................................................................................................................ 65
9.6.1 Wireless LAN 2.4G .................................................................................................................. 65
9.6.2 Wireless LAN 5G ..................................................................................................................... 67
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Tuto ria ls ...............................................................................................................................................70
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 70
10.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ................................................................... 70
10.3 Configuring WiFi Security Using WPS ........................................................................................... 70
10.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ...................................................................................... 70
10.3.2 PIN Configuration ................................................................................................................ 71
10.4 Connecting to the NBG’s Wi-Fi Network Manually (No WPS) .................................................. 73
10.4.1 Configuring WiFi Security on the NBG ............................................................................... 74
10.4.2 Configure Your Notebook .................................................................................................. 75
Pa rt II: Te c hnic a l Re fe re nc e ........................................................................... 78
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Wire le ss LAN .......................................................................................................................................79
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 79
11.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 79
11.3 What You Should Know ............................................................................................................... 80
11.3.1 WiFi Security Overview ........................................................................................................ 80

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11.4 General Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G General Screen ...................................................................... 82
11.5 General Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G Security Screen ....................................................................... 84
11.5.1 No Security ........................................................................................................................... 84
11.5.2 WEP Encryption ................................................................................................................... 84
11.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................................ 86
11.6 MAC Filter ...................................................................................................................................... 87
11.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ................................................................................................. 88
11.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ................................................................................................. 89
11.9 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................... 90
11.10 WPS Device Screen .................................................................................................................... 91
11.11 Scheduling Screen ..................................................................................................................... 92
11.12 Guest WLAN Screen ................................................................................................................... 93
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IPv6 ......................................................................................................................................................95
12.1 IPv6 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 95
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 95
12.1.2 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................95
12.2 General Screen ............................................................................................................................. 97
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WAN ....................................................................................................................................................99
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 99
13.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 99
13.3 What You Need To Know ............................................................................................................ 99
13.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ........................................................................... 100
13.3.2 Multicast ............................................................................................................................. 101
13.4 Internet Connection ................................................................................................................... 101
13.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .................................................................................................... 101
13.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ........................................................................................................ 103
13.5 Advanced WAN Screen ............................................................................................................ 105
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LAN ....................................................................................................................................................107
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 107
14.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 107
14.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 107
14.3.1 IP Pool Setup ...................................................................................................................... 108
14.3.2 LAN TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................... 108
14.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................. 108
14.4 LAN IP Screen .............................................................................................................................. 108
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DHC P Se rve r......................................................................................................................................110

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15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 110
15.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 110
15.3 General Screen ........................................................................................................................... 110
15.4 Advanced Screen ................................................................................................................... 111
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Ne two rk A dd re ss Tra nsla tio n (NAT) ................................................................................................113
16.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 113
16.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 113
16.3 General NAT Screen ................................................................................................................... 114
16.4 NAT Application Screen ........................................................................................................... 114
16.5 NAT Advanced Screen .............................................................................................................. 116
16.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example .................................................................................... 117
16.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ............................................................... 118
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Dyna m ic DNS ...................................................................................................................................119
17.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 119
17.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 119
17.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 119
17.4 Dynamic DNS Screen ............................................................................................................... 119
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Sta tic Ro ute .......................................................................................................................................121
18.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 121
18.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 121
18.3 IP Static Route Screen ............................................................................................................... 121
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Fire wa ll..............................................................................................................................................123
19.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 123
19.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 123
19.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 124
19.4 General Firewall Screen .......................................................................................................... 124
19.5 MAC Filtering Rule Screen ........................................................................................................ 125
19.6 IP Filtering Rule Screen .............................................................................................................. 126
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C o nte nt Filte r ....................................................................................................................................130
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 130
20.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 130
20.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 130
20.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles ................................................................................................... 130

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20.4 Content Filter Screen .................................................................................................................. 131
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Ba ndwidth Ma na g e me nt ................................................................................................................132
21.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 132
21.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 132
21.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 133
21.4 General Screen .......................................................................................................................... 133
21.5 Advanced Screen ..................................................................................................................... 133
21.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration ................................................. 135
21.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .................................. 136
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Re m o te Ma na g e me nt.....................................................................................................................138
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 138
22.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 138
22.3 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................................... 138
22.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ..................................................................................... 138
22.3.2 System Timeout ................................................................................................................. 139
22.4 WWW Screen ........................................................................................................................... 139
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Unive rsa l Plug - a nd- Pla y (UPnP) ......................................................................................................140
23.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 140
23.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 140
23.3 What You Need to Know ........................................................................................................... 140
23.3.1 NAT Traversal ..................................................................................................................... 140
23.3.2 Cautions with UPnP ........................................................................................................... 141
23.4 UPnP Screen ............................................................................................................................... 141
23.5 Technical Refereance ............................................................................................................... 141
23.5.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example ................................................................................ 142
23.5.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ....................................................................................... 144
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USB Me dia Sha ring ...........................................................................................................................147
24.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 147
24.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 148
24.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 148
24.4 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................ 149
24.5 SMB/CIFS Screen ......................................................................................................................... 150
24.6 DLNA Screen ............................................................................................................................... 151
24.7 FTP Screen ................................................................................................................................... 151
24.8 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ................................................. 152

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24.8.1 Use Windows Explorer to Share Files ................................................................................ 153
24.8.2 Use FTP to Share Files ......................................................................................................... 154
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Ma inte na nc e ....................................................................................................................................156
25.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 156
25.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 156
25.3 General Screen ........................................................................................................................... 156
25.4 Password Screen ......................................................................................................................... 157
25.5 Time Setting Screen .................................................................................................................... 158
25.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ........................................................................................................ 159
25.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen .................................................................................... 160
25.8 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................. 162
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Tro ub le sho o ting ................................................................................................................................163
26.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ............................................................................... 163
26.2 NBG Access and Login .............................................................................................................. 164
26.3 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 165
26.4 Resetting the NBG to Its Factory Defaults ................................................................................ 167
26.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 167
26.6 USB Device Problems ................................................................................................................. 168
Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting.................................................................................... 169
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address................................................................... 178
Appendix C Wireless LANs.............................................................................................................. 205
Appendix D Common Services .....................................................................................................216
Appendix E Customer Support ...................................................................................................... 219
Appendix F Legal Information ....................................................................................................... 225
Inde x .................................................................................................................................................232

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PART I
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CHAPTER 1
G e tting to Kno w Yo ur NBG
1.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG.
The NBG upgrades the speed of your existing WiFi network, providing faster network access to mobile
users. Making use of IEEE 802.11AC technology, it not only upgrades your network to the next level but
also eliminates dead spots, while offering backward compatibility with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n
compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing. You can use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network.
Bandwidth management features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications
such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP).
1.2 Applic a tio ns
Your can create the following networks using the NBG:
•Wire d. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
•Wire le ss. WiFi clients can connect to the NBG to access network resources.
•WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Wa ys to Ma na g e the NBG
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG using a (supported)
web browser.
• Wireless switch. You can use the built-in switch of the NBG to turn the WiFi function on and off without
opening the Web Configurator.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a WiFi network with your NBG.

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1.4 G o o d Ha b its fo r Ma na g ing the NBG
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG more secure and to manage the NBG 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 NBG to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG. You could simply restore your
last configuration.

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1.5 LEDs
Fig ure 1 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED C O LO R STATUS DESC RIPTIO N
POWER Green On The NBG is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The NBG is not receiving power.
WAN Green On The NBG has a successful 10/100/1000MB WAN connection.
Blinking The NBG is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG has a successful 10/100/1000MB Ethernet connection.
Blinking The NBG is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
WLAN 2.4 GHz Green On The NBG is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band.
Blinking The NBG is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN 2.4
GHz band.
Off The wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band is not ready or has failed.
Power
LAN 1-4
WLAN
WLAN
WPS
WAN 5GHz
2.4GHz
USB

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1.6 The WPS Butto n
Your NBG supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure WiFi network.
WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a WiFi 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.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 10.3 on page 70.
1.7 Wa ll Mo unting
You 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.
WLAN 5 GHz Green On The NBG is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN 5 GHz band.
Blinking The NBG is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN
5 GHz band.
Off The wireless LAN 5 GHz band is not ready or has failed.
USB Green On The NBG has a USB device installed.
Blinking The NBG is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through
an installed USB device.
Off There is no USB device connected to the NBG.
WPS Green On WPS is enabled.
Blinking The NBG is negotiating a WPS connection with a WiFi client.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button (continued)
LED C O LO R STATUS DESC RIPTIO N
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 10.5 cm
M3.5 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two

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Be c a re ful to a vo id da m a g ing pipe s o r c a b le s lo c a te d inside the wa ll
whe n d rilling ho le s fo r the sc re ws.
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 NBG with the
connection cables.
5Align the holes on the back of the NBG with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG on the
screws.
Figure 2 Wall Mounting Example

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Fig ure 3 M3.5 Screw

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CHAPTER 2
C o nne c tio n Wiza rd
2.1 O ve rvie w
This 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.
2.2 Ac c e ssing the Wiza rd
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234" (default) as
the password and click Lo g in.
Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG is accessed for the first time or when you reset the
NBG to its default factory settings.
The Wizard screen opens. Choose your La ng ua g e and click C o nne c t to Inte rne t.
Fig ure 4 Welcome
2.3 C o nne c t to Inte rne t
The NBG offers three Internet connection types. They are Sta tic IP, DHC P, or PPPo E. The wizard attempts
to detect which WAN connection type you are using.

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Fig ure 5 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).
Fig ure 6 Internet Connection Type
Your NBG detects the following Internet Connection type.
2.3.1 Co nne c tio n Type : DHC P
Choose DHCP as the Inte rne t C o nne c tio n Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click
Ne xt.
Table 3 Internet Connection Type
C O NNEC TIO N
TYPE DESC RIPTIO N
Static IP Select the Sta tic IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your computer.
DHCP Select the DHC P (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the WAN port is used as a
regular Ethernet.
PPPoE Select the PPPo E (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.

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Fig ure 7 Internet Connection Type: DHCP
Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Ne xt, you might have selected the wrong
Internet Connection type. Click Ba c k, 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.
2.3.2 C o nne c tio n Type : Sta tic IP
Choose Sta tic IP as the Inte rne t C o nne c tio n Typ e if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet
connection. Click Ne xt.
Fig ure 8 Internet Connection Type: Static IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Internet Connection Type: Static IP
LA BEL DESC RIPTIO N
Internet
Connection
Type
Select the Sta tic IP option.
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Default
Gateway
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.