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CHAPTER 4 NBG6716 Modes 4.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6716. First, the term "mode" refers to two things in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing NBG6716 features. • Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6716, or simply how the NBG6716 is being used in the network. 4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes: • Easy Mode: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 37 for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use the device. • Expert Mode: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG6716. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 31 through Chapter 23 on page 189 discusses the screens in this mode. 4.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6716, which can act as a: • Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6716. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 49 to view the Status screen in this mode. • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG6716 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 59 to view the Status screen in this mode. For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6716, refer to Chapter 23 on page 189. The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only. Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6716 changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6716 can be interrupted. NBG6716 User's Guide 35