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    NBG6815 AC2200 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router Version 1.00 Edition 1, 02/2016 Quick Start Guide User's Guide Default Login Details LAN IP http://192.168.1.1 Address (Router Mode) www.zyxel.comhttp://192.168.1.2 (Access Point Mode) Password 1234 Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL
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    Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6815 and access the Web Configurator wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    14 eaZy 123 Wizard ...17 NBG6815 Modes ...26 Easy Mode ...27 Router Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...41 Tutorials ...48 Technical Reference ...58 Status ...59 WAN ...66 Wireless LAN ...82 LAN ...101 Applications ...106 Security ...130 Maintenance ...136 Troubleshooting ...150 NBG6815 User's Guide 3
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    of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...4 Part I: User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introduction ...10 1.1 Overview ...10 1.2 Applications ...10 1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6815 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6815 11 1.5 Resetting the NBG6815 ...11 1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button
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    5.6.4 Notification ...33 Chapter 6 Router Mode...35 6.1 Overview ...35 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ...35 NBG6815 Wireless Network without WPS 50 8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ...52 8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6815 54 8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs 55 NBG6815 User's Guide
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    Encapsulation ...69 10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...74 10.5 NAT ...78 10.5.1 General Screen ...78 10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ...80 10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen ...81 Chapter 11 Wireless LAN...82 11.1 Overview ...82 Screen ...96 11.7 WPS Screen ...97 11.8 Scheduling Screen ...99 NBG6815 User's Guide 6
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    Firewall Screen ...131 14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen ...133 Chapter 15 Maintenance ...136 15.1 Overview ...136 15.2 What You Can Do ...136 15.3 General Screen ...136 NBG6815 User's Guide 7
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    ...154 16.7 USB Device Problems ...156 Appendix A Customer Support ...157 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 163 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 172 Appendix D Common Services...198 Appendix E Legal Information...201 Index ...209 NBG6815 User's Guide 8
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    PART I User's Guide 9
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    the NBG6815. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your NBG6815. • Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6815 using a (supported) web browser. NBG6815 User's Guide 10
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    the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6815. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6815 back to its factory-default configurations. 1.6 The WPS Button Your NBG6815 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
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    COLOR Power/System White STATUS On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The NBG6815 is receiving power and functioning properly. The NBG6815 is in the process of starting up, default restoring, or My ZyXEL Cloud Server online registration pairing. The NBG6815 is not receiving power. NBG6815 User's Guide 12
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    the wireless LAN. The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed. WPS is enabled. The NBG6815 is in the process of firmware upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting. The NBG6815 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client. WPS is disabled. LAN 1-4 WAN NBG6815 User's Guide 13
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    interface that allows easy setup and management of the NBG6815 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as Internet in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 16
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    be redirected to the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 17 for the eaZy123 setup screens. The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. Figure 3 Login screen The a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. NBG6815 User's Guide 15
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    . Skip Click Skip if you do not want to change the password this time. Change Click Change to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to
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    Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the eaZy 123 setup screens in the Web Configurator. The Web Configurator's eaZy 123 setup wizard helps you configure your device to access the Internet. do not have the Internet connection, the following screen opens. NBG6815 User's Guide 17
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    Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard Figure 5 Unable to continue: WAN If you do not press the Wi-Fi button lcated on the NBG6815's back panel, the following screen opens. Figure 6 Unable to continue: Wi-Fi Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure
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    screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any). Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type. This wizard screen varies according to the connection type that you select. NBG6815 User's Guide 19
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    networks. For the service provider, PPPoE offers NBG6815 (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6815 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static Choose Static as the WAN Selection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next. NBG6815 User's Guide 21
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    Selection Type: Static LABEL WAN Selection DESCRIPTION Select the Static option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address. IP Address Enter the IP address provided network settings on your NBG6815 in the second part. The default wireless security setting is WPA2-PSK. NBG6815 User's Guide 22
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    the 5 GHZ wireless network. Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the NBG6815, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network. Type from 8 to 63 the Apply button in the third part to save your settings. NBG6815 User's Guide 23
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    to one of the NBG6815's LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6815 off, wait for a User's Guide for more suggestions. Figure 14 Congratulations You can click the My ZyXEL Cloud Service button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you can create an account and register your NBG6815
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    service to get a domain name mapped to the NBG6815's dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can use the domain name to remotely access the NBG6815's Web Configurator through the Internet. You have successfully set up your NBG6815 to operate on your network and access the Internet. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    > Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide Chapter 9 on page 59 through Chapter 15 on page 148 discusses the screens in this mode. 4.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6815, which can act as a: • Router: This is the default device mode of the
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    28). • Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG6815 is connected to the Internet (Section 5.5 on page 28). • Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG6815 features, including guest Wi-Fi, wireless security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 30). NBG6815 User's Guide 27
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    applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel NBG6815. Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session. Figure 17 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification 5.5 Network Map When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    the NBG6815's connection status. This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet. Click this button to refresh the NBG6815's that is currently connected to the NBG6815. Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the NBG6815. Rename / Icon Click this to
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    Rename / Icon Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6 to configure wireless radio, SSID, security mode and wireless password for the NBG6815's default Wi-Fi network. Guest Wi-Fi Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page
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    Name (SSID) (Service 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. NBG6815 User's Guide 31
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    2.4G Hz or 5G Hz wireless radio. Network Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to to allow wireless clients to communicate with the NBG6815 without any data encryption. NBG6815 User's Guide 32
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    accessing the Internet. None means there is no extra Internet access time. 5.6.4 Notification Use this screen to view the e-mail notification rules configured on the NBG6815. See Section 13.2.2 on page 112 for how to configure e-mail notification rules and e-mail settings. NBG6815 User's Guide 33
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    the labels in this screen. Table 13 Easy Mode: Notification LABEL Notification Status DESCRIPTION This indicates whether the rule is active or not. User Name Notification A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not active. This shows the name
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    . Refer to Chapter 5 on page 27 for the Easy Mode screens. Change to Expert Mode to see the screens described in the sections following this. 6.2 Router Mode Status Screen Click Expert Mode > Status > System Status to open the status screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 35
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    Version This is the firmware version. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 26) to which the NBG6815 is set - Router Mode. WAN Information MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. IP Address This shows the WAN port's IP address. IP
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    the port speed and duplex setting if you're using Ethernet encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected. For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/ 5GHz WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled. NBG6815 User's Guide 37
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    Router Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Printer Information Printer Name The NBG6815 can act as a print server and allows you to share a USB printer on your LAN. This displays the name of the printer connected to the NBG6815's USB port. Note: You need to manually . NBG6815 User's Guide 38
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    Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK NAT TAB General FUNCTION Use this screen to enable NAT. Dynamic DNS Wireless Wireless Guest Wireless MAC Filter Advanced WPS Scheduling LAN LAN IP Port Trigger Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG6815 and forward incoming service requests to
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    Wake on LAN to remotely turn on a device on the local network. Log Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG6815. Operation Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a router, or an access point. NBG6815 User's Guide 40
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    Router Mode are not available in Access Point Mode, such as bandwidth management and firewall. 7.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG6815 (Section 7.4 on page 43). • Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG6815 acting as
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    haven't already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this. 2 To use your NBG6815 as an access point, go to Expert following: 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG6815. 2 The default IP address of the NBG6815 is "192.168.1.2". In this case, your NBG6815 User's Guide 42
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    Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point Mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 11 on page 82 for information on the configuring your wireless network. screen. Figure 32 Expert Mode: Status > System Status: Access Point Mode NBG6815 User's Guide 43
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    Firmware NBG6815 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected). For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or Down when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    LAN. This displays the name of the printer connected to the NBG6815's USB port. Note: You need to manually install the printer driver in your computer and add the printer of the NBG6815 in the screen below, you will need to log into the NBG6815 again using the new IP address. NBG6815 User's Guide 45
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    to User-Defined, and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply. 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. NBG6815 User's Guide 46
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    Chapter 7 Access Point Mode Table 17 LAN > LAN IP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 47
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    an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the NBG6815 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook. Note: ) 4 Log into NBG6815's Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the Expert > Wireless > WPS screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 48
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    pressed first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one. The NBG6815 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the PIN field in the Expert > Wireless > WPS screen on the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 49
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    parameters on your NBG6815 and connect your computer to the NBG6815 wireless network. Band SSID Channel Security 2.4GHz SSID_Example3 6 WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey) Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 50
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    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 2.2 on page 14). 1 Make sure the WIFI switch (at the back panel of the NBG6815 is up under Interface Status. NBG6815 User's Guide 51
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    's USB port, rightclick the Wireless Network Connection icon in your computer's system tray, select and click View Available Wireless Networks. 4 The Wireless Network Connection screen displays. Click Refresh network list to view the available wireless APs within range. NBG6815 User's Guide 52
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    Chapter 8 Tutorials 5 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect. 6 Type the security key in the following screen. Click Connect. NBG6815 User's Guide 53
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    connectivity, make sure the DHCP server is enabled on the NBG6815. 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 the Internet and the wired network behind the NBG6815 (such as a printer). NBG6815 User's Guide 54
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    keyexample123 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG6815 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of the NBG6815 in router mode is "192.168.1.1". In this case, Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore. NBG6815 User's Guide 55
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    network to communicate with each other. Click Apply. 10 Click the Edit icon of the second entry to configure wireless and security settings for SSID_VoIP. NBG6815 User's Guide 56
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    clients in the same wireless network to communicate with each other. Select Enable Guest WLAN to allow clients to access the Internet only. Click Apply. NBG6815 User's Guide 57
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    PART II Technical Reference 58
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    on page 59). • Use the Usage Monitor screen to view transmission data and bandwidth usage between the NBG6815 and applications or connected devices (Section 9.3 on page 61). • Use the Common Usage screen to as the name, IP address, MAC address, device type and connection type. NBG6815 User's Guide 59
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    upstream/downstream bandwidth as a line graph. If you click the NBG6815's icon, it also shows the transmission rate between the NBG6815 and each connected device. If you click a connected device's icon Expert Mode > Status > Live Network Monitor: Traffic Statistics (NBG6815) NBG6815 User's Guide 60
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    screen displays. You can move your mouse over a data bar to view information about the transmission data usage, such as the upload and download usage. NBG6815 User's Guide 61
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    the Common Usage screen. The y-axis shows the time period over which the traffic flow occurred. The x-axis shows the type of the traffic flow. NBG6815 User's Guide 62
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    41 Expert Mode > Status > Common Usage 9.5 Download Traffic Statistics Screen Use this screen to view the type and percentage of most download traffic on the NBG6815. Click Expert Mode > Status > Download Traffic Statistics to open the Download Traffic Statistics screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 63
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    LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the NBG6815 assigns IP addresses to the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured. Use this screen to view current DHCP client information
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    interface type or received signal strength indicator (RSSI) that is currently connected to the NBG6815. This field displays the amount of time that the IP address is valid. Select back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 65
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    on page 69). • Use the NAT screens to enable NAT, set a default server and change your NBG6815's port forwarding settings and trigger port settings (Section 10.5 on page 78). • Use the Dynamic DNS screen to change your NBG6815's DDNS settings (Section 10.6 on page 81). 10.3 What You Need To Know The
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    method used by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP offers a instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS manually enter them in the DNS server fields. 2 If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the NBG6815 Port. NBG6815 User's Guide 67
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    network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The NBG6815 supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP-v1) and IGMP version 2 (IGMP-v2). At start up, the NBG6815 queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the
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    is set to receive a dynamic WAN IP address. 10.4 Internet Connection Screen Use this screen to change your NBG6815's Internet access settings. Click Expert Mode > WAN > Internet Connection. 10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation This screen displays when you select IPoE encapsulation. NBG6815 User's Guide 69
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    Chapter 10 WAN Figure 47 Expert Mode > WAN > Internet Connection: IPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only) NBG6815 User's Guide 70
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    port is used as a regular Ethernet. IPv4 / IPv6 Select IPv4 Only if you want the NBG6815 to run IPv4 only. Select Dual Stack to allow the NBG6815 NBG6815 NBG6815's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User manually NBG6815
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    router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The NBG6815 NBG6815 detect the relay server's IP address automatically through DHCP. Manually helps forward packets between 6to4 networks and native IPv6 networks. 6in4 The NBG6815 NBG6815 User's Guide 72
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    address of the next-hop gateway. The gateway helps forward packets to their destinations. Link Local Only Select this User-Defined and enter the IPv6 DNS server address assigned by the ISP to have the NBG6815 use the IPv6 DNS server addresses you configure manually. Multicast Setup Multicast Setup
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    NBG6815 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE. For the service
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    Chapter 10 WAN This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation. Figure 48 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation (IPv4 Only) NBG6815 User's Guide 75
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    router automatically disconnects from the PPPoE server. PPPoE Service Name Enter the PPPoE service NBG6815's WAN IP address User- users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the NBG6815's MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually the NBG6815 has
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    Border Relay router to connect to the native IPv6 Internet. The local network can also use IPv4 services. The NBG6815 uses its configured server which helps forward packets between 6to4 Address networks and native IPv6 networks. 6in4 The NBG6815 encapsulates IPv6 packets NBG6815 User's Guide 77
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    Expert Mode > WAN > NAT. 10.5.1 General Screen Use this screen to enable NAT, set a default server and configure your NBG6815's port forwarding settings to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network. Click Expert Mode > WAN > NAT > General. NBG6815 User's Guide 78
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    list box. The pre-defined service port number(s) and protocol will be displayed in the port forwarding summary table. Otherwise, select User define to manually enter the Port number(s) and select the Protocol. Protocol Select the transport layer protocol supported by this virtual server. Choices
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    it sends out a particular service. The NBG6815 forwards the traffic with this port (or range of ports) to the client computer on the LAN that requested the service. End Port Trigger Port Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers. Type a port number or the ending
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    specify up to two host names in the field separated by a comma (","). Username Enter your user name. Password Enter the password assigned to you. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh. NBG6815 User's Guide 81
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    LAN 11.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your NBG6815. The NBG6815 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz network at the same time. You with other devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your NBG6815 is the AP. NBG6815 User's Guide 82
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    network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 11.7 on page 97). • Use the Scheduling screen name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity. • If two wireless networks overlap User's Guide or other documentation. NBG6815 User's Guide 83
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    support IEEE 802.1x to do this. For wireless networks, there are two typical places to store the user names and passwords for each user. • In the AP: this feature is called a local user . 2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. NBG6815 User's Guide 84
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    the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network N. Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent networks. Note: Only Router mode supports guest WLAN. NBG6815 User's Guide 85
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    Networks N 600 kbps 300 kbps A 100 kbps WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press
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    the general wireless LAN labels in this screen. Table 25 Expert Mode > Wireless LABEL Wireless Setup Band Wireless LAN DESCRIPTION Select the frequency band to set whether you want to apply the wireless by using the WIFI button located on the back panel of the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 87
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    Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service clients do not support channel bonding. If NBG6815. The transmission rate of your NBG6815 might be reduced. • 802.11a/an/ac: allows IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11a and IEEE 802.11c compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    available in this field. Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. See the Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your NBG6815, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within
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    list box. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 11 wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your NBG6815. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication. Type
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    Apply Cancel The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes). Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 Select WPA or WPA2 . Figure 58 Expert Mode > Wireless > Security Mode: WPA/WPA2 NBG6815 User's Guide 91
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    basis. Setting of the Group Key Update Timer is also supported in WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mode. This field is available instructs you to do so with additional information. Enter a password (up to 127 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared between the external authentication server and the NBG6815
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    An SSID profile is the set of parameters relating to one of the NBG6815's BSSs. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless device is associated. Security Edit This field the Guest Wireless screen. The following screen displays. NBG6815 User's Guide 93
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    Setup: Edit LABEL Active Name (SSID) Hide SSID Intra-BSS Traffic Blocking DESCRIPTION Select this to activate the SSID profile. The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 94
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    NBG6815 to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the NBG6815 NBG6815's NBG6815. Otherwise, select User NBG6815. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless station. If you select User define in the # field, enter the MAC address(es) manually
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    back to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Advanced Setup Band Select the frequency This field is not configurable and the NBG6815 automatically changes to use the maximum value is not configurable and the NBG6815 automatically changes to use the maximum value
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    Advanced (continued) LABEL Intra-BSS Traffic DESCRIPTION A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients client go through one access point (AP). Tx Power QoS Setup WMM QoS Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 97
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    table describes the labels in this screen. Table 33 Expert Mode > Wireless > WPS LABEL WPS Setup Band WPS PIN Code PIN Number DESCRIPTION Select the frequency band to set whether you want to wireless station scanning and the wireless security information synchronization. NBG6815 User's Guide 98
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    if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the NBG6815 or you click Release Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings. This times. To open this screen, click Expert Mode > Wireless > Scheduling. NBG6815 User's Guide 99
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    the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 100
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    NBG6815 on the LAN (Section 12.6 on page 104). 12.3 What You Need To Know The actual physical connection determines whether the NBG6815 ports are LAN or WAN ports. There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown next. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    . IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your NBG6815 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 102
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    the # field, enter the MAC address(es) manually. This field displays the LAN IP address of a computer on your LAN. If you select User define in the # field, enter the IP address(es) manually. Click to add the rule in the MAC filter summary table. Click to remove a rule. NBG6815 User's Guide 103
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    . The interface will generate an IPv6 IP address itself from a prefix obtained from an IPv6 router in the network. Select SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 to enable IPv6 stateless auto-configuration on this interface of the range of IP address that this address object represents. NBG6815 User's Guide 104
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    option to manually enter an NBG6815 in the LAN. RA period Minimum RA period Enter the minimum time in seconds between router advertisement messages. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    the NBG6815 as NBG6815 (Section 13.5 on page 119). • Use the File Sharing screen to allow file sharing via the NBG6815 Checking The NBG6815 checks zyxel.com.tw/news/pressroom.php, the domain name is www.zyxel zyxel.com.tw/news/ pressroom.php, the NBG6815 would find "tw" in the domain name (www.zyxel
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    (FAT) and FAT32 file systems. Windows/CIFS Common Internet File System (CIFS) is a standard protocol supported by most operating systems in order to share files across the network. CIFS runs over TCP/IP but from one computer to another over a network such as the Internet. NBG6815 User's Guide 107
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    , see the troubleshooting for suggestions. 13.2 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to block specific URLs. You can also define time periods and days during which the NBG6815 performs parental control on a specific user. 13.2.1 General Screen Use this screen to enable parental control
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    field displays the amount of Internet access time that remains for each user before the NBG6815 blocks the user from accessing the Internet. Apply Cancel None means there is no extra filtering settings to block the users on your network from accessing certain web sites. NBG6815 User's Guide 109
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    the time period during which the LAN user is allowed access. Clean All Select All A blue block signifies that this rule is active. A gray block signifies that this rule is not active. Click Clean All to remove blocks you selected. Click Select All to choose all blocks. NBG6815 User's Guide 110
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    and manually specify the protocol and the port of the service. Protocol If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, this field will not be configurable. Select the transport layer protocol used for the service. Choices are TCP, UDP, or TCP/ UDP. NBG6815 User's Guide 111
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    service (continued) LABEL Port DESCRIPTION Enter the port of the service. Apply Back If you have chosen a pre-defined service in the Service Name field, this field will not be configurable. Click Apply to save your settings with the NBG6815 the index number of the rule. NBG6815 User's Guide 112
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    not. User Name the name of the user to which this rule manually specify the mail server address and the port Port Enter the same port number here as is on the mail server for mail traffic. Authentication Type the user NBG6815 send a notification when the specified user connects to the NBG6815 at
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    Home Network User Select the user that NBG6815 supports the new StreamBoost technology, introduced by Qualcomm, to redistribute traffic over the NBG6815 for the best possible performance in a home network. Streamboost is smart Quality of Service StreamBoost-enabled NBG6815 differentiates incoming
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    Figure 75 StreamBoost Management Example B A 13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen Use this screen to configure the maximum allowable bandwidth on the NBG6815 and allow the NBG6815 to get StreamBoost database updates automatically. In Expert mode, click Applications > Bandwidth Management > Bandwidth to open the
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    Test Bandwidth to determine the maximum bandwidth of your internet connection. Enable Automatic Update StreamBoost provides a cloud-based service to learn any new type of traffic which is not in its database and update the table in the NBG6815 to open the following screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 116
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    ZyXEL DMAs (Digital Media Adapters), Xboxes or PS3s. The media server and clients must have IP addresses in the same subnet. The NBG6815 the published folders. No user name and password nor other form of security is required. The following figure is an overview of the NBG6815's media server feature.
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    play video, music, and photos from the NBG6815 (without having to copy them to another computer LABEL DESCRIPTION DLNA Setup Enable DLNA Select this to have the NBG6815 function as a to the NBG6815's USB port. Rescan Media Contents Rescan Click this button to have the NBG6815 scan the
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    . Protocol This is the transport layer protocol used for the service. In Port In Port is a port that a LAN computer uses when it requests a particular service. This port is only applicable to the local network. This field displays the port number of the UPnP entry. NBG6815 User's Guide 119
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    8000 is paired with Out Port 80. A user on the WAN could enter http://A.B.C.D:8000 to access the internal computer with private IP address 192.168.77.55 where A.B.C.D is the WAN IP address or URL of the NBG6815. IP Address Apply Cancel This field displays the port number of the UPnP entry. This
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    SAMBA LABEL DESCRIPTION SAMBA Setup Enable SAMBA Select this to enable file sharing through the NBG6815 using Windows Explorer NBG6815's USB port. Read & Write - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create and edit the files on the connected USB device. Read - The user
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    the NBG6815 for file sharing using FTP. Port You may change the server port number for FTP if needed, however you must use the same port number in order to use that service for file sharing. User Accounts letters and numbers are allowed. The password is case sensitive. NBG6815 User's Guide 122
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    NBG6815's USB port. Read & Write - The user has read and write rights, meaning that the user can create and edit the files on the connected USB device. Read - The user user cannot access the files on the USB device(s) connected to the USB port to the NBG6815. This example create a user account (Bob
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    Address bar type a double backslash "\\" followed by the IP address of the NBG6815 (the default IP address of the NBG6815 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and press [ENTER]. A screen asking for password authentication appears. Type the user name and password (Bob and 1234 in this example) and click OK
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    USB 1 in the Applications > File Sharing > FTP screen. 1 In your web browser's address or URL bar type "ftp://" followed by the IP address of the NBG6815 (the default LAN IP address of the NBG6815 in router mode is 192.168.1.1) and click Go or press [ENTER]. NBG6815 User's Guide 125
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    . Enter the user name and password (you configured in the Applications > File Sharing > FTP screen) and click Log On. 3 The screen changes and shows you the folder for the USB storage device connected to your NBG6815. Double-click the folder to display the contents in it. NBG6815 User's Guide 126
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    router supports ZyXEL One Connect, NBG6815 for example, you can download and install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do speed test Scan the QR code and go to a website to download the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device. One is for the iTunes
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    the NBG6815 to automatically update the wireless settings on the APs or wireless repeaters (which also support ZyXEL One NBG6815 check all of the characters in the URL. For example, filename URL checking searches for keywords within the URL www.zyxel.com.tw/ news/pressroom.php. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    The automated nature of NAT traversal applications in establishing their own services and opening firewall ports may present network security issues. Network information and configuration may also be obtained and modified by users in some network environments. When a UPnP device joins a network, it
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    action. User A NBG6815's IPv4 firewall (Section 14.2 on page 131). • Use the IPv6 Firewall screen to enable or disable the NBG6815's IPv6 firewall (Section 14.3 on page 133). 14.1.2 What You Need To Know The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    the port. 3 Limit who can access your router. 4 Don't enable any local service (such as NTP) that you don't use. Any enabled service could the NBG6815's IPv4 firewall, and set up firewall logs. Click Expert Mode > Security > IPv4 Firewall to open the firewall setup screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 131
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    check box to activate the firewall rules that you define (see Add Firewall Rule below). Add Firewall Rule Service Name Enter a name that identifies or describes the firewall rule. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the computer for which the firewall rule applies. NBG6815 User's Guide 132
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    service. Protocol Dest Port Range Source Port Range Add Rule Firewall Rule # Service Name MAC addresse Dest IP Source IP Protocol Dest Port Range Source Port Range Action Delete Apply Cancel The NBG6815 enable and create IPv6 firewall rules to block unwanted IPv6 traffic. NBG6815 User's Guide 133
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    Rule Service Name port number/range of the source that defines the traffic type, for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic. Click Add Rule to save the firewall rule. This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are applied in turn. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    TCP port 80 defines web traffic. Action DROP - Traffic matching the conditions of the firewall rule is stopped. Delete Click Delete to remove the firewall rule. Apply Click Apply to save the settings. Cancel Click Cancel to restore your previously saved settings. NBG6815 User's Guide 135
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    on page 146). • Use the Operation Mode screen to select how you want to use your NBG6815 (Section 15.13 on page 148). 15.3 General Screen Use this screen to set the management session timeout period. Click Expert Mode > Maintenance > General. The following screen displays. NBG6815 User's Guide 136
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    screen afresh. 15.4 Password Screen It is strongly recommended that you change your NBG6815's password. If you forget your NBG6815's password (or IP address), you will need to reset the device. See Section type. Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. NBG6815 User's Guide 137
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    Setup Manual Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect it. NBG6815 User's Guide
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    Get from Time Server User Defined Time Server Address Time Zone Setup Time Zone Daylight manually. When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply. Select this radio button to have the NBG6815 get the time and date from the time server you specified below. Select User
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    icon on your desktop. Figure 93 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen. If the upload was not successful, an error message appears. Click Return to go back to the Firmware Upgrade screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 140
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    55 Expert Mode > Maintenance > Backup/Restore LABEL DESCRIPTION Backup Click Backup to save the NBG6815's current configuration to your computer. File Path Click Choose File to find the location of the decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. NBG6815 User's Guide 141
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    change the language for the Web Configurator. Select the language you prefer and click Apply. The Web Configurator language changes after a while without restarting the NBG6815. Click Expert Mode > Maintenance > Language to open the following screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 142
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    or WAN interface. 15.10.1 Remote Access Use this screen to change your NBG6815's remote management settings. You can use Telnet, HTTP or HTTPS to access and manage the NBG6815. Click Expert Mode > Maintenance > Remote Management > Remote Access to open the following screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 143
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    the interface(s) through which a computer may access the NBG6815 using this service. Secured Client IP Address Select All to allow all computes to access the NBG6815. Otherwise, check Selected and specify the IP address of the computer that can access the NBG6815. Telnet NBG6815 User's Guide 144
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    NBG6815. HTTPS Port 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 hardware (for example the network adapter on a computer) must support Wake On LAN using the "Magic Packet" method. You NBG6815 User's Guide 145
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    Wake On LAN over WAN Select Enable to have the NBG6815 forward a WoL "Magic Packet" to all devices on the LAN if the packet comes from the WAN or remote network and uses the port number specified in the Port field. A LAN device whose hardware supports Wake on LAN then will be powered on if
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    the features you require from your device. The following describes the device modes available in your NBG6815. Router A router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address. NBG6815 User's Guide 147
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    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 101 Access Point Mode 15.13 Operation Mode Screen Use this screen to select how you want to use your NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 148
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    device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.2. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Cancel to return your settings to the default (Router). Note: If you select the incorrect system operation Mode you may not be able to connect to the Internet. NBG6815 User's Guide 149
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    CHAPTER 16 Troubleshooting 16.1 Overview This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • NBG6815 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the NBG6815 to Its
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    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. 16.3 NBG6815 Access and Login I don't know the IP address of my NBG6815. 6 The default IP address of the NBG6815 in Router Mode is 192.168.1.1. If the NBG6815 obtains a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address
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    you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don't know the IP address of my NBG6815. 3 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. 4 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up
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    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Go to Expert > Maintenance > Operation Mode. Check your System Operation Mode setting. • If the NBG6815 is in Router Mode, make sure the WAN port is connected to
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    within the transmission range of the NBG6815. 5 Check that both the NBG6815 and the wireless adapter on your computer are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. 6 Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 154
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    Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 7 Make sure you allow the NBG6815 to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. Check your remote management settings. • See the chapter on Wireless LAN in the User's Guide for more information. I set up URL keyword blocking, but I can still access a website that
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    vendor. What kind of USB devices do the NBG6815 support? 1 It is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices. Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the NBG6815. NBG6815 User's Guide 156
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    www.zyxel.com Asia China • ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp. ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp. ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp. • http://www.zyxel.cn India • ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd • http://www.zyxel.in Kazakhstan • ZyXEL Kazakhstan • http://www.zyxel.kz NBG6815 User's Guide 157
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    • ZyXEL Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/ Thailand • ZyXEL Thailand Co., Ltd • http://www.zyxel.co.th Vietnam • ZyXEL Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office • http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi Europe Austria • ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH • http://www.zyxel.de NBG6815 User's Guide 158
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    ://www.zyxel.dk Estonia • ZyXEL Estonia • http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/ Finland • ZyXEL Communications • http://www.zyxel.fi France • ZyXEL France • http://www.zyxel.fr Germany • ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH • http://www.zyxel.de Hungary • ZyXEL Hungary & SEE • http://www.zyxel.hu NBG6815 User's Guide 159
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    Romania • ZyXEL Romania • http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro Russia • ZyXEL Russia • http://www.zyxel.ru Slovakia • ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka • http://www.zyxel.sk Spain • ZyXEL Communications ES Ltd • http://www.zyxel.es Sweden • ZyXEL Communications NBG6815 User's Guide 160
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    • ZyXEL Communications Brasil Ltda. • https://www.zyxel.com/br/pt/ Ecuador • ZyXEL Communication Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/ Middle East Israel • ZyXEL Communication Corporation • http://il.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml Middle East • ZyXEL Communication Corporation NBG6815 User's Guide 161
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    www.zyxel.com/me/en/ North America USA • ZyXEL Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters • http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ Oceania Australia • ZyXEL Communications Corporation • http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/ Africa South Africa • Nology (Pty) Ltd. • http://www.zyxel.co.za NBG6815 User's Guide 162
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    up blocking to log into your device. Either disable pop-up blocking (enabled by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2) or allow pop-up blocking and create an exception for your device's IP address. Disable Pop-up This disables any web pop-up blockers you may have enabled. NBG6815 User's Guide 163
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    the following steps. 1 In Internet Explorer, select Tools, Internet Options and then the Privacy tab. 2 Select Settings...to open the Pop-up Blocker Settings screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 164
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    ://". For example, http://192.168.167.1. 4 Click Add to move the IP address to the list of Allowed sites. Figure 106 Pop-up Blocker Settings NBG6815 User's Guide 165
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    that Enable is selected (the default). 5 Under Scripting of Java applets make sure that Enable is selected (the default). 6 Click OK to close the window. NBG6815 User's Guide 166
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    the Custom Level... button. 3 Scroll down to Microsoft VM. 4 Under Java permissions make sure that a safety level is selected. 5 Click OK to close the window. NBG6815 User's Guide 167
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    the Advanced tab. 2 Make sure that Use Java 2 for under Java (Sun) is selected. 3 Click OK to close the window. Figure 110 Java (Sun) NBG6815 User's Guide 168
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    : TOOLS > Options Click Content to show the screen below. Select the check boxes as shown in the following screen. Figure 112 Mozilla Firefox Content Security NBG6815 User's Guide 169
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    Opera, click Tools, then Preferences. In the Advanced tab, select Content from the leftside menu. Select the check boxes as shown in the following screen. NBG6815 User's Guide 170
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    Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions Figure 114 Opera: Enabling Java To customize JavaScript behavior in the Opera browser, click JavaScript Options. Figure 115 Opera: JavaScript Options Select the items you want Opera's JavaScript to apply. NBG6815 User's Guide 171
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    NBG6815 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 to use TCP/IP on your computer. If you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, NBG6815 User's Guide 172
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. 4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. NBG6815 User's Guide 173
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens. NBG6815 User's Guide 174
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    connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. 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. NBG6815 User's Guide 175
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    procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. NBG6815 User's Guide 176
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 7 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. NBG6815 User's Guide 177
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    then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. Windows 7 This section shows screens from Windows 7 Enterprise. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. NBG6815 User's Guide 178
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 Click Change adapter settings. 4 Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. NBG6815 User's Guide 179
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    it needs your permission to continue. 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. 6 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. NBG6815 User's Guide 180
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    1 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. 3 The IP settings are displayed as follows. NBG6815 User's Guide 181
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 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. 2 In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. NBG6815 User's Guide 182
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    network connection type list, and then click Configure. 4 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab. NBG6815 User's Guide 183
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    In the Router field, type the IP address of your device. 6 Click Apply Now and close the window. Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab. NBG6815 User's Guide 184
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    in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. NBG6815 User's Guide 185
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 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. NBG6815 User's Guide 186
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    • In the Router field, enter the IP address of your NBG6815. 6 Click Apply and close the window. Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab. NBG6815 User's Guide 187
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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. NBG6815 User's Guide 188
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 4 In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. NBG6815 User's Guide 189
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    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. NBG6815 User's Guide 190
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    > Network Tools, and then selecting the appropriate Network device from the Devices tab. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your connection is working properly. NBG6815 User's Guide 191
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    logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in the KDE: 1 Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST). NBG6815 User's Guide 192
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. NBG6815 User's Guide 193
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 4 When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. 5 When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab NBG6815 User's Guide 194
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    Your Computer's IP Address Figure 119 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup 6 Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic mask, and Hostname fields. 7 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. 8 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the Hostname/DNS tab
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    120 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly. NBG6815 User's Guide 196
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    Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Figure 121 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager NBG6815 User's Guide 197
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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 service that matches web names (for example www.zyxel.com) to IP numbers. ESP User- NBG6815 User's Guide 198
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    Services Table 59 Commonly Used Services (continued) NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) HTTPS TCP 443 ICMP User-Defined 1 ICQ IGMP (MULTICAST) UDP User-Defined 4000 2 IKE UDP 500 IRC MSN Messenger TCP/UDP TCP 6667 1863 NEW-ICQ NEWS NFS TCP TCP UDP 5190 144 2049 NNTP PING TCP 119 User
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    Table 59 Commonly Used Services (continued) NAME PROTOCOL PORT(S) SQL-NET TCP 1521 SSH STRM WORKS in UNIX environments. It operates over TCP/IP networks. Its primary function is to allow users to log into remote host systems. Trivial File Transfer Protocol is an Internet file transfer protocol
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    ZyXEL manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL ZyXEL user's authority to operate the device. • This product has been tested instructions the user is the user and
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    šuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/EC. Dansk (Danish) Undertegnede ZyXEL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. NBG6815 User's Guide 202
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    essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Hierbij verklaart ZyXEL dat het toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere table labeled "Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs":. Belgium NBG6815 User's Guide 203
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    the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. • Do not where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. NBG6815 User's Guide 204
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    dispose of used batteries according to the instruction. Dispose them at the applicable collection point city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased Environment Statement ErP (Energy-related Products) ZyXEL products put on the EU market NBG6815 User's Guide 205
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    Appendix E Legal Information Environmental Product Declaration NBG6815 User's Guide 206
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    you bought the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. NBG6815 User's Guide 207
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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. NBG6815 User's Guide 208
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    106 copyright 201 CPU usage 37, 44 customer support 157 D Daylight saving 139 DDNS service providers 133 DHCP 59 see also Dynamic Host Protocol 59 DynDNS 133 DynDNS see also DDNS 133 E encryption 84 and local (user) database 85 key 85 WPA compatible 85 ESSID 154 F file sharing 120 access
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    navigation panel 38, 45 LAN 101 LAN overview 101 LAN setup 101 Language 142 Link type 37, 44 local (user) database 84 and encryption 85 Local Area Network 101 O operating mode 10 other documentation 2 P Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet 74 port speed 37, 45 PPPoE 74 NBG6815 User's Guide 210
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    Index dial-up connection Q Quality of Service (QoS) 97 Quick Start Guide 2 R RADIUS server 84 related documentation 2 Reset button 11 Reset the device 11 Restore configuration 141, 144, 146 Roaming 96 Router Mode status screen 35 RTS/CTS Threshold 83, 96 S Samba 107 Scheduling 99 Server Message
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    wireless security 154 Wireless tutorial 48 Wizard setup 17 WLAN button 11 work group 107 name 107 Windows 107 WPA compatible 85 WPS 10 Index NBG6815 User's Guide 212
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Quick Start Guide
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NBG6815
AC2200 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless
Gigabit Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 02/2016
Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
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