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    NBG6503 Simultaneous Dual-band Wireless AC750 Home Router Version 1.00 Edition 1, 03/2013 Quick Start Guide User's Guide Default Details LAN IP Address - Router Mode http://192.168.1.1 (Defauwltwmw.ozydxee)l.com - AP Mode http://192.168.1.2 User Name admin Password 1234 SSID ZyXEL
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    IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6503 and access the Web Configurator wizards. It also contains a connection diagram and package contents list. Note: It is
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    Contents Overview User's Guide ...13 Getting to Know Your Router ...15 ...19 Connection Wizard ...21 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 Monitor ...37 Router Modes ...43 Easy Mode ...45 Router Mode ...57 Access Point Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Technical Reference ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 WAN
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    Contents Overview 4 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    27 2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 27 2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 28 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...31 3.1 Overview ...31 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...31 3.2.1 Login Screen ...31 3.2.2 Password Screen ...32 3.2.3 Home Screen ...33 NBG6503 User's Guide 5
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    Table of Contents 3.3 Resetting the Router ...35 3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 35 Chapter 4 Wireless Security ...52 6.6.7 WPS ...54 6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...55 Chapter 7 Router Mode...57 7.1 Overview ...57 7.2 What You Can Do ...57 7.3 Status Screen ...58 6 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Access Point Mode...65 8.1 Overview ...65 8.2 What You Can Do ...65 8.3 What You Need to Know ...65 8.3.1 Setting your Router to AP Mode 66 8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode MAC Filter ...90 10.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ...91 10.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ...93 10
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    What You Can Do ...109 12.3 What You Need To Know ...110 12.3.1 IP Pool Setup ...110 12.3.2 LAN TCP/IP ...110 12.3.3 IP Alias ...110 12.4 LAN IP Screen Advanced Screen ...120 14.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example 122 14.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports 122 8 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    .5 Advanced Screen ...138 19.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration 141 19.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration 142 19.6 Monitor Screen ...143 19.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services 143 Chapter 20 Remote Management...145 NBG6503 User's Guide 9
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    LEDs 165 23.2 Router Access and Login ...166 23.3 Internet Access ...167 23.4 Resetting the Router to Its Factory Defaults 169 23.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 169 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 171 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 181 10 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Table of Contents Appendix C Wireless LANs...209 Appendix D Common Services...223 Appendix E Legal Information...227 Index ...235 NBG6503 User's Guide 11
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    Table of Contents 12 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    PART I User's Guide 13
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    via the Ethernet ports of the Router so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the Router to access network resources. • WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to Manage the Router Use any of
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    Router 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Router Do the following things regularly to make the Router more secure and to manage the Router more effectively. • Change the password. Use a password If you forget your password, you will have to reset the Router to its factory default settings. If you
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    data through the LAN. The LAN is not connected. The Router is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN 5 GHz band. The Router is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN 5 GHz band. The wireless LAN 5 GHz band is not ready or has failed. NBG6503 User's Guide 17
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    wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band is not ready or has failed. WPS Green On WPS is enabled. Blinking The Router is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client. Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed. 1.6 The WPS Button Your Router supports WiFi Protected Setup NBG6503 User's Guide
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    - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm. 4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the Router with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the Router with the screws on the wall. Hang the Router on the screws. Figure 2 Wall Mounting Example NBG6503 User's Guide 19
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    Chapter 1 20 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    " (default) as the password and click Login. Note: The Wizard appears when the Router is accessed for the first time or when you reset the Router to its default factory settings. The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet. Figure 3 Welcome NBG6503 User's Guide 21
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    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. 22 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    2 Connection Wizard 2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP Choose DHCP as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next. Figure 6 Internet Connection Type: DHCP Note: Static IP option. IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. NBG6503 User's Guide 23
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    the Router (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Router does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access. Figure 8 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE 24 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks. PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. Refer to the appendix for more information on PPTP. The Router supports one PPTP server connection at any
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    the password associated with the User Name above. Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving. Back Click this to return to the previous screen. Next Click this to continue. The Router connects have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 26 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Chapter 2 Connection Wizard 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to confirm. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Security screen. Figure 11 Router Password 2.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. Configure the
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    5G Hz to set the security setting for the wireless 5G band. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the Router, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. 28 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    14 Congratulations You can also click GO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your Router. You have successfully set up your Router to operate on your network and access the Internet. You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your Router and access the Internet. NBG6503 User's Guide 29
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    Chapter 2 Connection Wizard 30 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 23 on page 165) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer. 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your Router hardware
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    Configurator The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. Figure 15 Login screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 9 Login screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Language Select the language you want to use
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    17 Home Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 Home Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Go Click this to open the Easy mode Web Configurator. Language Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in that language and click Login. NBG6503 User's Guide 33
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    LABEL DESCRIPTION Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the Router to display. Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display. Note: You can also edit the timezone in Section 22.5 on page 157. 34 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.3 Resetting the Router If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the Router to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose
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    Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 36 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    (Section 4.6 on page 40) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on. • Use the WLAN 2.4G Station Status screen (Section 4.7 on page 41) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router through the wireless 2.4G network. • Use the WLAN 5G
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    select the logs you wish to display. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Refresh to start the screen afresh. Figure 21 Log Settings 38 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually of all network clients using the Router's DHCP server. Figure 23 Summary: DHCP Table NBG6503 User's Guide 39
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    MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists Port Status This is the Router's port type. For the LAN ports, this displays the port port. This is the number of received packets on this port. 40 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    5G Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has NBG6503 User's Guide 41
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    associated wireless station. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the Router's WLAN network. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. 42 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a: • Router. This is the default device mode of the Router. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 7.3 on page 58 to view the Status screen in this mode. • Access Point. Use this mode if you
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    Chapter 5 Router Modes 44 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the Router in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators. When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens. Figure 27
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    the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 46 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    supported by your system. You can still configure the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 48) in the Easy Mode and the Router features that you want to use in the Expert Mode. When you log into the Network Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows. Figure 30 Network Map NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the Router. Switch ON to apply wireless scheduling. Otherwise, switch OFF. Content Filter Refer to Section 6.6.2 on page 49 to see this screen. Click this to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open. Switch
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    this to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your Router. Refer to Section 6.6.6 on page 52 to see this screen. 6.6.1 Game Engine When this feature is enabled, the Router maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that it forwards out through an interface
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    off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Reset In this time format, midnight is 00:00 and progresses up to 24:00. For example, 6:00 PM is 18:00. Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 50 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Repeat this procedure to add other keywords. Up to 64 keywords are allowed. Note: The Router does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords. Delete Apply Cancel When you try to access allocation to pre-defined services and applications for bandwidth allocation. NBG6503 User's Guide 51
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    protect the network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The Router blocks repetitive pings from the WAN Wireless Security Use this screen to configure security for your the Wireless LAN. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen. 52 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN. Security mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to
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    Number) in the Router's interface and pushing this button. Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station's utility. Then click Register to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization. Click Exit to close this screen. 54 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    ) format. This is the IP address of the WAN port. This is the MAC address of the Router. This shows the firmware version of the Router. The firmware version format shows the trunk version, model code and release number. This shows the SSID of the wireless 2.4G network. You can configure this in the
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    Chapter 6 Easy Mode 56 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Router Modem Note: The Status screen is shown after changing to the Expert mode of the Web Configurator. It varies depending on the device mode of your Router. 7.2 What You Can Do Use the Status screen (Section 7.3 on page 58) to view read-only information about your Router. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Chapter 7 Router Mode 7.3 Status Screen Click to open the status screen. Figure 41 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Table 25 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to view copyright and a link for
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    mask. - DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Server or None. WLAN 2.4G Information - WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the Router's wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode. - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device
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    on page 40). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G / 5G Station Status screen (Section 4.8 on page 41). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router. 60 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router through the wireless 2.4G network. WLAN 5G Station Status Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router through the wireless 5G network. CONFIGURATION Network NBG6503 User's Guide 61
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    the MAC filter screen to configure the Router to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the Router. Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings. QoS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS allows you to
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    to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your Router. Restart This screen allows you to reboot the Router without turning the power off. Sys OP Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a Router or a Access Point. NBG6503 User's Guide 63
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    Chapter 7 Router Mode 64 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example. Figure 43 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Router Many screens that are available in Router mode are not available in Access Point mode, such as bandwidth management and firewall. Note: See Chapter 9 on page 73 for an
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    Configurator in Access Point mode, do the following: 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the Router. 2 The default IP address of the Router is "192.168.1.2". In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 66 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    sections following this. 8.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless, bandwidth management and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 10 on page 83 for information on the configuring your
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    is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 5.1.2 on page 43) to which the Router is set - Access Point Mode. LAN Information - MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. - IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP
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    Router's wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode. - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. - SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless 2.4G LAN. - Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually. - Security
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    in Access Point mode. Click Network > LAN to see the screen below. Note: If you change the IP address of the Router in the screen below, you will need to log into the Router again using the new IP address. Figure 48 Network > LAN > IP The table below describes the labels in the screen. 70 NBG6503
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    do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it. Click Apply to save your changes to the Router. Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen. NBG6503 User's Guide 71
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    Chapter 8 Access Point Mode 72 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    provides tutorials for your Router as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) • If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL
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    first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one. The Router sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely. 74 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the Router's WPS Station screen within two minutes. The Router authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely. NBG6503 User's Guide 75
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    you the example to set up wireless network and security on Router and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Figure 51 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client Router WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 76 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey) Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your Router. The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section
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    Wireless Settings 9.4.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models. 1 The Router supports 54 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t 78 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    , see the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide. Figure 57 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is
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    Chapter 9 Tutorials 80 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    PART II Technical Reference 81
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    82
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    General screen (Section 10.4 on page 86) to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. • Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 10.5 on page 90) to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the Router. NBG6503 User's Guide 83
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    on your Router. 10.3 What You Should Know Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity. • If two wireless networks overlap
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    login) and select the WPA Compatible option in the Router. Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key. 10.3.1.4 WPS WiFi Protected Setup
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    LAN 2.4G/5G > General LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Wireless LAN Select the radio button to Enable or Disable Wireless LAN. Network Name(SSID) Hide SSID You can turn the wireless LAN on or off using the switch at the rear panel of the Router. (Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the
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    to communicate with the access points without any data encryption. Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your Router, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. Figure 60 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security NBG6503 User's Guide
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    scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Your Router allows you to configure up
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    password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the Router wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the Router to the Router. Click
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    field appears when you choose WPA-PSK2 as the Security Mode. Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your Router. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication. Group Key Update Timer Apply Cancel Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63
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    Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 10.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen Use this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold NBG6503 User's Guide 91
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    that can be sent. Enter an even number. A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Output Power Network Mode (Wireless LAN 2.4G) Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between
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    . 10.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level. Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > QoS. The following screen appears. Figure 65 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS NBG6503 User's Guide 93
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    and wireless security settings also appear in the screen. This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the Router or you click Release_Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings. 94 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the Router. 802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the Router. SSID This is the name of the wireless network. Security This is the type of
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    screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > Scheduling tab. Figure
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    want to associate with it. The WDS feature is only available in wireless 2.4G network. Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > WDS tab. The following screen opens with the Basic Setting set to AP+Bridge, and Security Mode set to WEP. Figure 69 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > WDS NBG6503 User's Guide 97
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    4G > WDS LABEL DESCRIPTION WDS Setup Basic Settings Select the operating mode for your Router. Local MAC Address Phy Mode Remote MAC Address • AP + Bridge - The Router functions as a bridge and access point simultaneously. • Bridge - The Router acts as a wireless network bridge and establishes
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    Router for Internet access. A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate Router. NBG6503 User's Guide 99
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    or PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication. WAN IP Address The WAN IP address is an IP address for the Router, which makes it accessible from an outside network. It is used by the Router to communicate with
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    to gather group membership. After that, the Router periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/disabled on the Router LAN and/or WAN interfaces in the Web Configurator (LAN; WAN). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces. NBG6503 User's Guide 101
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    Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation LABEL DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Encapsulation You must choose the Ethernet option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. WAN IP Address Assignment Get automatically from ISP (Default) Select this option If your ISP did not
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    in order to access it. The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address
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    DESCRIPTION ISP Parameters for Internet Access Encapsulation Select PPP over Ethernet Password Type the password associated with the user name above. Retype to Confirm Type your password router automatically disconnects from the PPPoE server. WAN IP Address Assignment 104 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    in order to access it. The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the Router's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address
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    Internet Access Connection Type To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Name and Password fields Password Type the password associated with the User Name above. Retype to Confirm Type your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly. 106 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    in order to access it. The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address. Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address
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    the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1. Apply Reset The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the Router are still available in thismode. Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 108 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    configure LAN settings. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer for your Router. • Use the IP Alias screen (Section 12.5 on page 111) to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. NBG6503 User's Guide 109
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    IP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same Ethernet interface. The Router supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the Router itself as the gateway for each LAN network. 110 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 12.5 IP Address Type the IP alias address of your Router in dotted decimal notation. NBG6503 User's Guide 111
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    calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 112 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    configured as a server, the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured. 13.2 What You in the IP address pool for LAN. Address NBG6503 User's Guide 113
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    of the IP address pool for LAN. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 13.4 Advanced Screen This screen allows you to assign IP Type the MAC address (with colons) of a computer on your LAN. 114 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Reset Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it. Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    ) to enable NAT and set a default server. • Use the Application screen (Section 14.4 on page 118) o forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network. • Use the Advanced screen (Section 14.5 on page 120) to change your Router's trigger port settings. NBG6503 User's Guide 117
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    NAT. Default Server Setup Server IP Address In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A default server receives packets from ports that are not specified in the Application screen. Apply Reset If you do not assign a Default Server IP address, the Router
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    allows you to define the local servers to which the incoming services will be forwarded. To change your Router's port forwarding settings, click Network > NAT > Application. The screen appears as shown. Note: If you do not assign a Default Server IP address in the NAT > General screen, the
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    LAN computer, you have to manually replace the LAN computer's IP address in the forwarding port with another LAN computer's IP address. Trigger port forwarding solves this problem by allowing computers on the LAN to dynamically take turns using the service. The Router records the IP address of
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    a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers. End Port Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    About Trigger Ports 1 Trigger events only happen on data that is going coming from inside the Router and going to the outside. 2 If an application needs a continuous data stream, that port (range) will be tied up so that another computer on the LAN can't trigger it. 122 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    and configure the DDNS settings on the Router. 15.3 What You Need To Know Dynamic DNS allows you to update your current dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic DNS services so that anyone can contact you (in NetMeeting, CU-SeeMe, etc.). You can also access your FTP server or Web site on
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    to use dynamic DNS. Service Provider Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. Host Name Password Enter the password assigned to you. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 124 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    (via gateway Router 2). The static routes are for you to tell the Router about the networks beyond the remote nodes. Figure 88 Example of Static Routing Topology 16.2 What You Can Do Use the IP Static Route screen (Section 16.3 on page 126) to view, add and delete routes. NBG6503 User's Guide 125
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    Chapter 16 Static Route 16.3 IP Static Route Screen Click Network > Static Route to open the IP Static Route screen. Figure 89 Network > Static Route The following table describes the labels by the icon. Name This is the name that describes or identifies this route. 126 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    LAN or WAN port. The gateway helps forward packets to their destinations. Metric This is the number assigned to the route. Delete Click the Delete icon to remove a static route from the Router. A window displays asking you to confirm that you want to delete the route. NBG6503 User's Guide 127
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    Use the General (Section 17.4 on page 130) screen to enable or disable the Router's firewall. • Use the Services screen (Section 17.5 on page 131) screen enable service blocking, enter/ delete/modify the services you want to block and the date/time you want to block them. NBG6503 User's Guide 129
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    Select this check box to activate the firewall. The Router performs access control and protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks when the firewall is activated. Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to start configuring this screen again. 130 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    sent. This keeps outsiders from discovering your Router when unsupported ports are probed. You can also use this screen to enable service blocking, enter/delete/modify the services you want to block and the date WAN Ping requests. Apply Click Apply to save the settings. NBG6503 User's Guide 131
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    of the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service. The Router applies the firewall rule to traffic initiating from this Reset Click Reset to start configuring this screen again. See Appendix D on page 223 for commonly used services and port numbers. 132 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    access access to arts and entertainment web pages. 18.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles A content filtering profile conveniently stores your custom settings for the following features. Restrict Web Features The Router The Router checks zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the domain name is www.zyxel
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    URL www.zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the Router would find "tw" in the domain name (www.zyxel.com.tw). Setup To enable this feature, type an IP address of any one of the computers in your network that you want to have as a trusted computer. This allows the trusted computer to have full access
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    displays the keywords already added. Add Click Add after you have typed a keyword. Repeat this procedure to add other keywords. Up to 64 keywords are allowed. Delete Clear All Apply Reset When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get a message telling you that the content
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    information about configuring bandwidth management and editing rules. ZyXEL's Bandwidth Management allows you to specify bandwidth management rules on page 138) to configure bandwidth managements rule for the pre-defined services and applications. • Use the Monitor screen (Section 19.6 on page 143
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    to save your customized settings. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. services or applications that are not on the pre-defined list of Router. Additionally, you can define the source and destination IP addresses and port for a service or application. 138 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    : The two tables shown in this screen can be configured and applied at the same time. Click Management > Bandwidth Management > Advanced to open the bandwidth management Advanced screen. Figure 96 Management > Bandwidth Management > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen
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    and users. This is the category where a service belongs. This is the name of the service. Advanced Setting User-defined Service # Enable Direction Select the check box to have the Router apply this bandwidth management rule. Click the Edit icon to open the Rule Configuration screen where you can
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    traffic to pass through the Router and be managed by services and port numbers. Protocol This is the protocol (TCP, UDP or user-defined) used for the service. Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings. Cancel Click Cancel to exit this screen without saving. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the computer that initializes traffic for the application or service. Source Subnet Netmask Source Port Protocol The Router applies bandwidth management to traffic initiating from this computer. . See Appendix D on page 223 for commonly used services and port numbers. 142 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    is just one service on the Internet. Other services on the Internet include Internet Relay Chat and Newsgroups. The Web is accessed through use of a browser. Electronic mail consists of messages sent through a computer network to specific groups or individuals. Here are some default ports for e-mail
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    Media Bandwidth Management Setup: Services (continued) SERVICE DESCRIPTION BitTorrent BitTorrent services lets you play multiplayer games on the Internet via broadband technology. As of this writing, your Router supports Xbox, Playstation, Battlenet and MSN Game Zone. 144 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    remote management session running at one time. 3 There is a firewall rule that blocks it. 20.3.1 Remote Management and NAT When NAT is enabled: • Use the Router's WAN IP address when configuring from the WAN. • Use the Router's LAN IP address when configuring from the LAN. NBG6503 User's Guide 145
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    IP Address Apply Reset DESCRIPTION You may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for remote management. Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the Router using this service. Select All to
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    Router. service descriptions. NAT traversal allows the following: • Dynamic port mapping • Learning public IP addresses • Assigning lease times to mappings Windows Messenger is an example of an application that supports NAT traversal and UPnP. See the NAT chapter for more information on NAT. NBG6503
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    their own services and opening firewall ports may present open the web configurator's login screen without entering the Router's IP address (although you must still enter the password to access the web configurator). Apply Click Apply to save the setting to the Router. Reset Click Reset
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    Make sure the computer is connected to a LAN port of the Router. Turn on your computer and the Router. 21.5.1.1 Auto-discover Your UPnP-enabled Network Device click Settings to see the port mappings there were automatically created. Figure 103 Internet Connection Properties NBG6503 User's Guide 149
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    edit or delete the port mappings or click Add to manually add port mappings. Figure 104 port mappings will be deleted automatically. 5 Select Show icon in notification area when connected option and click OK. An icon displays in the system tray. Figure 106 System Tray Icon 150 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    on the Router without finding out the IP address of the Router first. This comes helpful if you do not know the IP address of the Router. Follow the steps below to access the web configurator. 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections. NBG6503 User's Guide 151
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    108 Network Connections 4 An icon with the description for each UPnP-enabled device displays under Local Network. 5 Right-click on the icon for your Router and select Invoke. The web configurator login screen displays. Figure 109 Network Connections: My Network Places 152 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Chapter 21 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) 6 Right-click on the icon for your Router and select Properties. A properties window displays with basic information about the Router. Figure 110 Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example NBG6503 User's Guide 153
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    password (Section 22.4 on page 156). • Use the Time screen to change your Router's time and date (Section 22.5 on page 157). • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to upload firmware to your Router (Section 22.6 on page 158). • Use the Backup/Restore screen to view information related to factory defaults
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    66 Maintenance > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Setup Change your Router's password (recommended) using the fields as shown. Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in this field. New Password Type your new system password (up to 30
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    select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply. New Date (yyyy/mm/dd) This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured manually. When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply. NBG6503 User's Guide 157
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    Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "Router.bin". The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot. 158 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    process. This process may take up to two minutes. Check for Latest Firmware Now Click this to check for the latest updated firmware. Note: Do not turn off the Router while firmware upload is in progress! After you see the Firmware Upload In Process screen, wait two minutes before logging into the
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    saved configuration file from your computer to your Router. Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. 160 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    your Router as an access point, wireless client or both at the same time. You can choose between Router and Access Point Mode depending on your network topology and the features you require from your device. The following describes the device modes available in your Router. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    IP address. Figure 118 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to be bridged together and be in the same subnet. To connect to the Internet, another device, such as a router, is required. Figure 119 Access Point Mode 162 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    System Operation Mode Router Select Router Mode if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. This mode offers services such as a firewall or bandwidth management. Access Point You can configure the IP address settings on your WAN port. Contact
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    you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • Router Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the Router to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 23.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and
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    23.4 on page 169 in the Troubleshooting for information on resetting your Router. I forgot the password. 1 The default password is 1234. 2 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 23.4 on page 169. I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web
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    Router. 4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 23.4 on page 169. 23.3 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. 1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    > Sys OP Mode. Check your System Operation Mode setting. • Select Router if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. • Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network. 6 If the problem continues, contact your
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    , disconnect and reconnect the Router's power. Then, follow the directions above again. 23.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting I cannot access the Router or ping any computer from the WLAN (wireless AP or router). 1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the Router NBG6503 User's Guide 169
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    the chapter on Wireless LAN in the User's Guide for more information. I cannot access the Web Configurator after I switched to AP mode. 192.168.1.1 is the default IP in Router mode (the default mode). In AP mode the default IP is 192.168.1.2. So, when you switch from Router mode to AP mode, you need
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    on a network. Every networking device (including computers, servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to communicate across the network. These networking devices are also known as hosts possible range of 00000000 to 11111111 in binary, or 0 to 255 in decimal. NBG6503 User's Guide 171
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    with a "1" value). For example, an "8-bit mask" means that the first 8 bits of the mask are ones and the remaining 24 bits are zeroes. 172 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    ) 255.255.255.0 /24 0000 0000 255.255.255.128 /25 1000 0000 255.255.255.192 /26 1100 0000 LAST OCTET (DECIMAL) 0 128 192 NBG6503 User's Guide 173
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    or /25). The "borrowed" host ID bit can have a value of either 0 or 1, allowing two subnets; 192.168.1.0 /25 and 192.168.1.128 /25. 174 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    IP Address (Decimal) IP Address (Binary) Subnet Mask (Binary) NETWORK NUMBER 192.168.1. 11000000.10101000.00000001. 11111111.11111111.11111111. LAST OCTET BIT VALUE 0 00000000 11000000 NBG6503 User's Guide 175
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    192 11000000 11000000 Example: Eight Subnets Similarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 001, 010, 011, 100, 101, 110 and 111). 176 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    (/27) 2048 12 255.255.255.240 (/28) 4096 NO. HOSTS PER SUBNET 32766 16382 8190 4094 2046 1022 510 254 126 62 30 14 NBG6503 User's Guide 177
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    't need to change the subnet mask computed by the Router unless you are instructed to do otherwise. Private IP Addresses Every machine on private network. If you belong to a small organization and your Internet access is through an ISP, the ISP can provide you with the Internet NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the router's LAN and WAN addresses must be on different subnets. In the following example, the LAN and WAN are on the same subnet. The LAN computers cannot access the Internet because the router cannot route between networks. Figure 125 Conflicting Router IP Addresses Example NBG6503 User's Guide
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    the router's LAN port both use 192.168.1.1 as the IP address. The computer cannot access the Internet. This problem can be solved by assigning a different IP address to the computer or the router's LAN port. Figure 126 Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses Example 180 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Router may not support all of the operating systems described in this appendix. See the product specifications for more information about which operating systems are supported. This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be able to communicate
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Windows XP/NT/2000 The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. 182 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. 4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. NBG6503 User's Guide 183
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    "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. 184 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Windows Vista This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon. 3 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. NBG6503 User's Guide 185
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    Area Connection and then select Properties. Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 186 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. NBG6503 User's Guide 187
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    "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. 188 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    7 Enterprise. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. 3 Click Change adapter settings. NBG6503 User's Guide 189
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 4 Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 190 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. NBG6503 User's Guide 191
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    opens. 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP address dynamically. Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. 192 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    . Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. NBG6503 User's Guide 193
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure. 194 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    , do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. • In the Router field, type the IP address of your device. 6 Click Apply Now and close the window. NBG6503 User's Guide 195
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    OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 196 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. 4 From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. NBG6503 User's Guide 197
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    settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask. • In the Router field, enter the IP address of your Router. 6 Click Apply and close the window. 198 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    , screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer
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    window. (By default, the Unlock button is greyed out until clicked.) You cannot make changes to your configuration unless you first enter your admin password. 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 200 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. 5 The Properties dialog box opens. • In the Configuration list, select Automatic Configuration (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP the Properties dialog box and return to the Network Settings screen. NBG6503 User's Guide 201
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 7 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the DNS tab in the Network Settings window and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided. 8 Click the Close button to apply the changes. 202 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    , screens and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. The following screens use the default openSUSE 10.3 installation. Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 1 Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST). 2 When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 204 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. 4 When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the
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    Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab Figure 130 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup 6 Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic 7 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. 206 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    on the Task bar to check your TCP/IP properties. From the Options sub-menu, select Show Connection Information. Figure 131 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager NBG6503 User's Guide 207
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    Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly. Figure 132 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager 208 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is NBG6503 User's Guide
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    between APs is called a Distribution System (DS). This type of wireless LAN topology is called an Infrastructure WLAN. The Access Points not only provide communication with the wired network but also mediate wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood. 210 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are not within range of each other. The following figure illustrates a hidden node. Both stations (STA) are within range of the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but out-of-range of each other, so they NBG6503 User's Guide 211
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    Appendix C Wireless LANs cannot "hear" each other, that is they do not know if the channel Threshold A Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent in the wireless network before the AP will fragment the packet into smaller data frames. A large Fragmentation Threshold
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    same preamble mode in order to communicate. Wireless Security Overview Wireless security is vital to your network to protect wireless communication between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. Wireless security methods available on the Router are data encryption, wireless client
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    more information in order to allow access. The access point sends a proper response from the user and then sends another Access-Request message. The following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS server for user accounting: 214 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    to ensure network security, the access point and the RADIUS server use a shared secret key, which is a password, they both know. The support multiple types of user authentication. By using EAP to interact with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless NBG6503 User's Guide 215
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    Wireless LANs EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Service) EAP-TTLS is an extension of the EAP-TLS authentication that uses certificates for only the serverside authentications to establish a secure connection. Client authentication is then done by sending username and password NBG6503 User's Guide
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    -Pre-Shared Key) that only requires a single (identical) password entered into each access point, wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, a wireless client will be granted access to a WLAN. If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use WPA or WPA-PSK
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    adds WPA capability to Windows XP's built-in "Zero Configuration" wireless client. However, you must run Windows XP to use it. WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example To set up WPA(2), you need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its port number (default is 1812), and the RADIUS shared secret. A WPA
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    2 The AP checks each wireless client's password and allows it to join the network only if the password matches. 3 The AP and wireless clients generate a common PMK (Pairwise Master Key). The key itself is not sent over the network, but is derived from the PSK and the SSID. NBG6503 User's Guide 219
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    AP and wireless clients use Wireless Security Relational Matrix AUTHENTICATION METHOD/ KEY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL ENCRYPTIO N METHOD ENTER MANUAL KEY Open None No Open antenna couples RF signals onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends an RF signal to the antenna, which propagates
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    communicate efficiently in a wireless the signal for better communications. For an indoor antennas used for wireless LAN applications. areas with multiple access points. • Directional point-to-point point-to-point point the antenna up. For omni-directional antennas mounted on a wall or ceiling, point
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    Appendix C Wireless LANs For directional antennas, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area. 222 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    service. If this is TCP/UDP, then the service uses the same port number with TCP and UDP. If this is USER-DEFINED, the Port(s) is the IP protocol number, not the port number. • Port Name Server, a service that matches web names (for example www.zyxel.com) to IP numbers NBG6503 User's Guide 223
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    Service. A streaming audio service that enables real time sound over the web. Remote Execution Daemon. Remote Login. Remote Telnet. The Real Time Streaming (media control) Protocol (RTSP) is a remote control for multimedia on the Internet. Simple File Transfer Protocol. 224 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Common Services Table 85 Commonly Used Services (continued) NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) SMTP to a UNIX server. Login Host Protocol used for (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System). Telnet is the login and terminal emulation protocol videoconferencing solution. NBG6503 User's Guide 225
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    Appendix D Common Services 226 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, NBG6503 User's Guide 227
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    or transmitter. • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. • To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation , including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 228 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    not more than required for successful communication. IC Radiation Exposure Statement: services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. Open source licenses are provided with the firmware package. You can download the latest firmware at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the source code covered under those Licenses, please contact [email protected] to get it. Regulatory Information European
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    countries, the 2, 4- and 5-GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local area networks (LANs). Later in ZyXEL recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of their national regulations for both the 2,4- and 5-GHz wireless LANs. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    es à l'Institut Belge des services Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www.ibpt.be pour de plus amples détails. Denmark In Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating within the 232 NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Wireless LAN richiede una "Autorizzazione Generale". Consultare http:// www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ per maggiori dettagli. Latvia The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm.
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    open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports
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    (access point) 211 AP Mode menu 70 status screen 68 AP+Bridge 15 Auto-bridge 108 B Bandwidth management overview 137 priority 139 services 143 Basic Service Set, See BSS 209 BitTorrent 144 Bridge/Repeater 15 bridged APs, security 86 BSS 209 C CA 215 Certificate Authority See CA. NBG6503 User's Guide
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    Service Set, See ESS 210 F FCC interference statement 227 File Transfer Program 143 Firewall ICMP packets 131 Firmware upload 158 file extension using HTTP firmware version 59, 68 fragmentation threshold 212 FTP. see also File Transfer Program 143 G General wireless LAN screen 86 Guide Quick
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    117, 118 O operating mode 15 other documentation 2 P P2P 144 Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 217, 219 peer-to-peer 144 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet 103 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol 105 Pool Size 114 Port forwarding 119 default server 118 local server 119 port speed 60, 69 R RADIUS
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    174 Summary DHCP table 39 Packet statistics 40 Wireless station status 41 System General Setup 155 System restart 161 T TCP/IP configuration 113 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 217 Time setting 157 trigger port 120 Trigger port forwarding 120 example 122 process 122 U Universal Plug and
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    client supplicant 218 with RADIUS application example 218 WPA compatible 85 WPA2 217 user authentication 218 vs WPA2-PSK 217 wireless client supplicant 218 with RADIUS application example 218 WPA2-Pre-Shared Key 217 WPA2-PSK 217 application example 219 WPA-PSK 217 application example 219
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
NBG6503
Simultaneous Dual-band Wireless AC750 Home Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 03/2013
Copyright © 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Details
LAN IP Address
- Router Mode
(Default mode)
- AP Mode
User Name
admin
Password
1234
SSID
ZyXEL
Pre-shared Key
00000000