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NBG4615
Wireless N Gigabit NetUSB Router
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Copyright © 2012
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 3, 04/2012
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
http://192.168.1.1
Password 1234
NBG4615 User’s Guide2
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems,
operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Every
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your NBG4615 up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................13
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................15
The WPS Button .....................................................................................................................................19
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .......................................................................................................21
Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................29
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................39
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................45
NBG4615 Modes .....................................................................................................................................51
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................53
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................65
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................73
Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................................81
WISP Mode .............................................................................................................................................89
WISP + UR Mode ....................................................................................................................................99
Tutorials ................................................................................................................................................105
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................123
Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................................125
IPv6 .......................................................................................................................................................143
WAN ......................................................................................................................................................149
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................163
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................167
NAT .......................................................................................................................................................171
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................181
Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................183
RIP ........................................................................................................................................................185
Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................187
Content Filtering ....................................................................................................................................193
Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................197
Remote Management ............................................................................................................................205
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................207
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................213
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................223
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide.........................................................................................13
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................15
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................15
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4615 ........................................................................................................15
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4615 .........................................................................................16
1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................16
1.6 Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2
The WPS Button..................................................................................................................................19
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 3
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility..................................................................................................21
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
3.1.1 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................................21
3.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .........................................................................21
3.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ..........................................................................................22
3.2.1 The Menus ...............................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window ......................................................25
3.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window ...................................................................................25
3.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...........................................................................26
Chapter 4
Connection Wizard.............................................................................................................................29
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................29
4.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................29
4.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP .........................................................................................................30
4.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ......................................................................................................31
4.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................32
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4.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ..........................................................................................................33
4.3.5 Connection Type: L2TP ...........................................................................................................34
4.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................35
4.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................36
4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................36
4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...............................................................................37
Chapter 5
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................39
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................39
5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................39
5.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................39
5.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................40
5.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................41
5.3 Resetting the NBG4615 ....................................................................................................................43
5.3.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................43
Chapter 6
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................45
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................45
6.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................45
6.3 The Log Screen .................................................................................................................................45
6.3.1 View Log ..................................................................................................................................46
6.4 BW MGMT Monitor ...........................................................................................................................47
6.5 DHCP Table ...................................................................................................................................47
6.6 Packet Statistics .............................................................................................................................48
6.7 WLAN Station Status .....................................................................................................................49
Chapter 7
NBG4615 Modes .................................................................................................................................51
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................51
7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................51
7.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................51
Chapter 8
Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................53
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................53
8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................54
8.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................54
8.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................55
8.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................55
8.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................56
8.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................57
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8.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................57
8.6.3 Content Filter ...........................................................................................................................58
8.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................59
8.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................60
8.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................60
8.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................61
8.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................62
Chapter 9
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................65
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................65
9.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................65
9.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................68
Chapter 10
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................73
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................73
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................73
10.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................73
10.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to AP Mode .......................................................................................74
10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ........................................................74
10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings ......................75
10.4 AP Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................................75
10.4.1 Navigation Panel ...................................................................................................................77
10.5 LAN Screen .....................................................................................................................................78
Chapter 11
Universal Repeater Mode...................................................................................................................81
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................81
11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................81
11.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................82
11.4 Setting your NBG4615 to Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................82
11.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ........................................................................................83
11.6 Universal Repeater Screen .............................................................................................................85
11.6.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................86
11.6.2 Static WEP .............................................................................................................................87
11.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ..........................................................................................................................88
Chapter 12
WISP Mode ..........................................................................................................................................89
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................89
12.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................89
12.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................89
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12.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to WISP Mode ..................................................................................90
12.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode ...................................................................90
12.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................91
12.5 Wireless LAN General Screen ........................................................................................................94
12.5.1 Static WEP .............................................................................................................................95
12.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK ..........................................................................................................................96
12.5.3 Site Survey Screen ................................................................................................................97
Chapter 13
WISP + UR Mode.................................................................................................................................99
13.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................99
13.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................99
13.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................99
13.3.1 Setting your NBG4615 to WISP + UR Mode .......................................................................100
13.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode .................................................................100
13.4 WISP + UR Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................101
Chapter 14
Tutorials.............................................................................................................................................105
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................105
14.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS ...........................................................................................105
14.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................................................................................105
14.2.2 PIN Configuration ................................................................................................................106
14.3 Configure Wireless Security without WPS ....................................................................................107
14.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ....................................................................................................109
14.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG4615 .........................................................................................111
14.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ..................................................................112
14.5 Connecting the NBG4615 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router ................115
14.6 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...................................119
14.6.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device .............................................................................119
14.7 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer ...................................................................................121
Part II: Technical Reference..........................................................................123
Chapter 15
Wireless LAN.....................................................................................................................................125
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................125
15.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................125
15.1.2 What You Should Know .......................................................................................................126
15.2 General Wireless LAN Screen .....................................................................................................128
15.2.1 Guest WLAN ........................................................................................................................129
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15.3 Wireless Security Screen ..............................................................................................................132
15.3.1 No Security ..........................................................................................................................132
15.3.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................132
15.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .........................................................................................................134
15.4 MAC Filter .....................................................................................................................................135
15.5 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ...................................................................................................136
15.6 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ...................................................................................................137
15.7 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................137
15.8 WPS Station Screen ......................................................................................................................139
15.9 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................139
15.10 WDS Screen ...............................................................................................................................140
Chapter 16
IPv6 ....................................................................................................................................................143
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................143
16.1.1 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................143
16.2 The IPv6 Screen ...........................................................................................................................144
16.2.1 IPv6 Connection: Ethernet ...................................................................................................144
16.2.2 IPv6 Connection: DHCPv6 ..................................................................................................146
16.2.3 IPv6 Connection: Link-local only .........................................................................................147
Chapter 17
WAN ...................................................................................................................................................149
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................149
17.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................149
17.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................149
17.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................150
17.3.2 Multicast ..............................................................................................................................151
17.4 Internet Connection .......................................................................................................................151
17.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................................................................................151
17.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .........................................................................................................153
17.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................155
17.4.4 L2TP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................157
17.5 Advanced WAN Screen ................................................................................................................159
17.6 IGMP Snooping Screen ................................................................................................................160
Chapter 18
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................163
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................163
18.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................163
18.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................163
18.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................164
18.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................164
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18.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................164
18.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................164
18.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................165
Chapter 19
DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................167
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................167
19.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................167
19.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................167
19.2 General .........................................................................................................................................167
19.3 Advanced ...................................................................................................................................168
Chapter 20
NAT.....................................................................................................................................................171
20.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................171
20.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................171
20.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................172
20.2 General .........................................................................................................................................173
20.3 Application ....................................................................................................................................174
20.4 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................176
20.5 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................177
20.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ..............................................................177
20.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example ............................................................................................177
20.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................178
20.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................178
20.5.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................179
Chapter 21
DDNS..................................................................................................................................................181
21.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................181
21.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................181
21.2 General .......................................................................................................................................181
Chapter 22
Static Route.......................................................................................................................................183
22.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................183
22.2 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................183
Chapter 23
RIP......................................................................................................................................................185
23.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................185
23.2 RIP Screen ..................................................................................................................................185
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Chapter 24
Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................187
24.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................187
24.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................187
24.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................187
24.2 General ........................................................................................................................................189
24.3 Services ........................................................................................................................................189
Chapter 25
Content Filtering...............................................................................................................................193
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................193
25.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................193
25.2 Content Filter .................................................................................................................................193
25.3 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................195
25.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ...................................................................195
Chapter 26
Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................197
26.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................197
26.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................197
26.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................198
26.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................198
26.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................198
26.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration ...........................................................200
26.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................201
26.6 Monitor Screen ..............................................................................................................................203
26.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................203
Chapter 27
Remote Management........................................................................................................................205
27.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................205
27.2 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................205
27.2.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................205
27.2.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................205
27.3 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................206
Chapter 28
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................207
28.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................207
28.2 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................207
28.2.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................207
28.2.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................207
28.3 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................208
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28.4 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................208
28.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................208
28.4.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................210
Chapter 29
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................213
29.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................213
29.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................213
29.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................213
29.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................214
29.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................215
29.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................217
29.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................218
29.8 Reset/Restart Screen ....................................................................................................................219
29.9 System Operation Mode Overview ...............................................................................................219
29.10 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................221
Chapter 30
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................223
30.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................223
30.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................223
30.3 NBG4615 Access and Login .........................................................................................................224
30.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................226
30.5 Resetting the NBG4615 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................227
30.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................................227
30.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................229
30.8 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems ...........................................................................................230
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions...................................................233
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting.......................................................................................243
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address......................................................................253
Appendix D Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................281
Appendix E Common Services........................................................................................................295
Appendix F IPv6 ..............................................................................................................................299
Appendix G Legal Information.........................................................................................................307
Index ..................................................................................................................................................313
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG4615.
The NBG4615 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing
easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/
n compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB
TM
Share Center Utility (for NetUSB
functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the
zyxel.com website.
1.2 Applications
Your can create the following networks using the NBG4615:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG4615 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG4615 to access network resources.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
• WPS. Create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible device, sharing your
network connection with it.
• NetUSB. The NBG4615 allows you to connect a USB device (such as printer, scanner, or portable
hard disk) directly to the USB port and then share that device over the Internet. You can also
connect a USB to the NBG4615, which can then share up to 3 additional USB devices with the
rest of your personal home network.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4615
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG4615.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG4615 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4615
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG4615 more secure and to manage the NBG4615
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 NBG4615 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG4615.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front panel LEDs and WPS button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power Green On The NBG4615 is receiving power and functioning
properly.
Off The NBG4615 is not receiving power.
LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG4615’s LAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG4615 is sending/receiving data through the
LAN with a 10/100Mbps transmission rate.
Amber Blinking The NBG4615 is sending/receiving data through the
LAN with a 1000Mbps transmission rate.
Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
Power
LAN 1-4
WAN
WLAN/WPS
USB 1-2
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1.6 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
3 If 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.
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG4615 with the
connection cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG4615 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG4615 on the
screws.
WAN Green On The NBG4615’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG4615 is sending/receiving data through the
WAN with a 10/100Mbps transmission rate.
Amber Blinking The NBG4615 is sending/receiving data through the
WAN with a 1000Mbps transmission rate.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
WLAN/WPS Green On The NBG4615 is ready, but is not sending/receiving
data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG4615 is sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN.
The NBG4615 is negotiating a WPS connection with a
wireless client.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
USB 1-2 Green On The NBG4615 has a USB device installed.
Blinking The NBG4615 is transmitting and/or receiving data
from routers through an installed USB device.
Off There is no USB device connected to the NBG4615.
Table 1 Front panel LEDs and WPS button (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 12 cm
M4 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two
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CHAPTER 2
The WPS Button
2.1 Overview
Your NBG4615 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. 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 14.2 on page 105.
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