ZyXEL NBG-419N User manual

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NBG-419N

Wireless N Home Router

IMPORTANT!

READ CAREFULLY

BEFORE USE.

KEEP THIS GUIDE

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

ZyXEL Communications Corporation

Version 1.00

Edition 3, 04/2012

Default Login Details

LAN IP

Address

http://192.168.1.1

Password 1234

NBG-419N 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 Guid shows how to connect the NBG-419N and access the Web Configurator .

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Contents Overview

User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................13

Getting to Know Your NBG-419N ............................................................................................................15

Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................19

Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................29

Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................35

NBG-419N Modes ...................................................................................................................................39

Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................41

Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................52

Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................59

WISP Mode .............................................................................................................................................66

Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................75

Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................83

Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................85

WAN ......................................................................................................................................................103

LAN .......................................................................................................................................................117

DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................121

Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................................125

Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................................131

Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................133

RIP ........................................................................................................................................................137

Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................139

Content Filter .........................................................................................................................................143

Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................147

Remote Management ............................................................................................................................155

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................157

Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................165

Password ..............................................................................................................................................167

Time ......................................................................................................................................................169

Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................172

Backup/Restore .....................................................................................................................................174

Reset/Restart ........................................................................................................................................177

Sys OP Mode ........................................................................................................................................178

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................181

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Table of Contents

Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5

Part I: User’s Guide.........................................................................................13

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your NBG-419N ......................................................................................................15

1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15

1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................15

1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-419N .......................................................................................................15

1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG-419N ........................................................................................16

1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................16

1.6 Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................17

Chapter 2

Connection Wizard.............................................................................................................................19

2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................19

2.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................19

2.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................20

2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP .........................................................................................................21

2.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ......................................................................................................21

2.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................22

2.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ..........................................................................................................23

2.3.5 Connection Type: L2TP ...........................................................................................................24

2.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................26

2.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................26

2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................26

2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...............................................................................27

Chapter 3

Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................29

3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................29

3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................29

3.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................29

3.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................30

3.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................31

3.3 Resetting the NBG-419N ..................................................................................................................33

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3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................33

Chapter 4

Monitor.................................................................................................................................................35

4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................35

4.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................35

4.3 BW MGMT Monitor ...........................................................................................................................35

4.4 DHCP Table ...................................................................................................................................36

4.5 Packet Statistics .............................................................................................................................37

4.6 WLAN Station Status .....................................................................................................................38

Chapter 5

NBG-419N Modes................................................................................................................................39

5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................39

5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................39

5.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................39

Chapter 6

Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................41

6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................41

6.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................42

6.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................42

6.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................43

6.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................43

6.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................44

6.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................45

6.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................45

6.6.3 Content Filter ...........................................................................................................................47

6.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................47

6.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................48

6.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................48

6.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................50

6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................51

Chapter 7

Router Mode........................................................................................................................................52

7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................52

7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................52

7.3 Status Screen ....................................................................................................................................53

7.3.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................56

Chapter 8

Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................59

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8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................59

8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................59

8.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................59

8.3.1 Setting your NBG-419N to AP Mode .......................................................................................60

8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................60

8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings ........................61

8.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................61

8.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................63

Chapter 9

WISP Mode ..........................................................................................................................................66

9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................66

9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................66

9.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................66

9.3.1 Setting your NBG-419N to WISP Mode ...................................................................................67

9.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode .....................................................................67

9.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................68

9.5 Wireless LAN General Screen ..........................................................................................................70

9.5.1 Static WEP ...............................................................................................................................72

9.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK ............................................................................................................................73

9.5.3 Advance Screen ......................................................................................................................74

Chapter 10

Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................75

10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................75

10.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ............................................................................75

10.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ......................................................................................75

10.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ..........................................................................................76

10.3.2 PIN Configuration ..................................................................................................................77

10.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ..................................................................79

10.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ......................................................................................................80

Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................83

Chapter 11

Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................85

11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................85

11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................85

11.3 What You Should Know ...................................................................................................................86

11.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ...................................................................................................86

11.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................88

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11.4.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................89

11.4.2 WEP Encryption .....................................................................................................................90

11.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................93

11.5 MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................................94

11.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .....................................................................................................94

11.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen .....................................................................................................96

11.8 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................97

11.9 WPS Station Screen ........................................................................................................................98

11.10 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................99

11.11 WDS Screen ................................................................................................................................100

Chapter 12

WAN ...................................................................................................................................................103

12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................103

12.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................103

12.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................103

12.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................104

12.3.2 Multicast ..............................................................................................................................105

12.4 Internet Connection .......................................................................................................................105

12.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................................................................................105

12.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .........................................................................................................107

12.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................109

12.4.4 L2TP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................112

12.5 Advanced WAN Screen ................................................................................................................113

12.6 IGMP Snooping Screen ................................................................................................................114

Chapter 13

LAN ....................................................................................................................................................117

13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................117

13.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................117

13.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................118

13.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................118

13.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................118

13.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................118

13.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................119

13.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................119

Chapter 14

DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................121

14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................121

14.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................121

14.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................121

14.4 Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................................122

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Chapter 15

Network Address Translation (NAT)................................................................................................125

15.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................125

15.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................125

15.3 General NAT Screen .....................................................................................................................126

15.4 NAT Application Screen ..............................................................................................................126

15.5 NAT Advanced Screen ..................................................................................................................128

15.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................130

15.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................130

Chapter 16

Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................................131

16.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................131

16.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................131

16.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................131

16.4 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................................131

Chapter 17

Static Route.......................................................................................................................................133

17.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................133

17.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................133

17.3 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................134

Chapter 18

RIP......................................................................................................................................................137

18.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................137

18.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................137

18.3 RIP Screen ..................................................................................................................................137

Chapter 19

Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................139

19.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................139

19.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................139

19.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................140

19.4 General Firewall Screen .............................................................................................................140

19.5 Services Screen .........................................................................................................................141

Chapter 20

Content Filter ....................................................................................................................................143

20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................143

20.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................143

20.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................143

20.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles .....................................................................................................143

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20.4 Content Filter Screen ....................................................................................................................144

Chapter 21

Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................147

21.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................147

21.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................147

21.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................148

21.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................148

21.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................148

21.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration .........................................................151

21.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................152

21.6 Monitor Screen ..............................................................................................................................153

21.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................153

Chapter 22

Remote Management........................................................................................................................155

22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................155

22.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................155

22.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................155

22.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................155

22.3.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................156

22.4 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................156

Chapter 23

Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................157

23.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................157

23.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................157

23.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................157

23.3.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................157

23.3.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................158

23.4 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................158

23.5 Technical Refereance ....................................................................................................................158

23.5.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................159

23.5.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................161

Chapter 24

Maintenance......................................................................................................................................165

24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................165

24.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................165

24.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................165

Chapter 25

Password...........................................................................................................................................167

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25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................167

25.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................167

25.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................167

25.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................167

Chapter 26

Time ...................................................................................................................................................169

26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................169

26.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................169

26.3 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................169

Chapter 27

Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................172

27.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................172

27.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................172

27.3 Firmware Upload Screen ..............................................................................................................172

Chapter 28

Backup/Restore ................................................................................................................................174

28.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................174

28.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................174

28.3 Configuration Screen ....................................................................................................................175

Chapter 29

Reset/Restart.....................................................................................................................................177

29.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................177

29.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................177

29.3 Reset/Restart Screen ....................................................................................................................177

Chapter 30

Sys OP Mode.....................................................................................................................................178

30.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................178

30.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................178

30.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................178

30.4 Sys Op Mode Screen ....................................................................................................................180

Chapter 31

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................181

31.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................181

31.2 NBG-419N Access and Login .......................................................................................................182

31.3 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................183

31.4 Resetting the NBG-419N to Its Factory Defaults ..........................................................................185

31.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................................185

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Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions..................................................187

Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting.......................................................................................199

Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address......................................................................209

Appendix D Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................237

Appendix E Common Services........................................................................................................251

Appendix F Legal Information..........................................................................................................255

Index ..................................................................................................................................................263

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PART I

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CHAPTER 1

Getting to Know Your NBG-419N

1.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-419N.

The NBG-419N 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. 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 Applications

Your can create the following networks using the NBG-419N:

• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-419N so that they

can communicate with each other and access the Internet.

• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG-419N to access network resources.

• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.

Figure 1 NBG-419N Network

1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-419N

Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG-419N.

• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG-419N using a

(supported) web browser.

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• Wireless switch. You can use the built-in switch of the NBG-419N to turn the wireless 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 wireless network with your ZyXEL Device.

1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG-419N

Do the following things regularly to make the NBG-419N more secure and to manage the NBG-

419N 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-419N to its factory default settings. If you

backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG-419N.

You could simply restore your last configuration.

1.5 LEDs

Figure 2 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 NBG-419N is receiving power and functioning

properly.

Off The NBG-419N is not receiving power.

WLAN Green On The NBG-419N is ready, but is not sending/receiving

data through the wireless LAN.

Blinking The NBG-419N is sending/receiving data through the

wireless LAN.

Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.

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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 NBG-419N with

the connection cables.

WPS Green On WPS is enabled.

Blinking The NBG-419N is negotiating a WPS connection with a

wireless client.

Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.

WAN Green On The NBG-419N has a successful 10/100MB WAN

connection.

Blinking The NBG-419N is sending/receiving data through the

WAN.

Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.

LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG-419N has a successful 10/100MB Ethernet

connection.

Blinking The NBG-419N is sending/receiving data through the

LAN.

Off The LAN is not connected.

Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button

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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5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG-419N with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG-

419N on the screws.

Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example

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CHAPTER 2

Connection Wizard

2.1 Overview

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 Accessing the Wizard

Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"

(default) as the password and click Login.

Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG-419N is accessed for the first time or when you

reset the NBG-419N to its default factory settings.

The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet.

Figure 4 Welcome

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2.3 Connect to Internet

The NBG-419N offers five Internet connection types. They are Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP or

L2TP. The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using.

Figure 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).

Figure 6

Internet Connection Type

Your NBG-419N detects the following Internet Connection type.

Table 3 Internet Connection Type

CONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTION

Static IP Select the Static IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your

computer.

DHCP Select the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the

WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.

PPPoE

Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up

connection.

PPTP Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up

connection, and your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.

L2TP Select the L2TP (Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol) if you are connecting to another

device over another network (like the Internet or VPN).

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