ZyXEL ARMOR Z2 User Manual
Default Login Details
User’s Guide
ARMOR Z2
AC2600 MU-MIMO Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: NBG6817
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1 (Router
Mode)
http://192 .168.1.2 (Access
Point Mode)
Password 1234
Version 1.00 Edition 1, 05/2018
Copyright © 2018 Zyxel Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your
product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the
information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6817 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 NBG6817
.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Introducing the Web Configurator ..................................................................................................... 15
eaZy 123 Wizard .................................................................................................................................... 18
NBG6817 Modes ................................................................................................................................... 27
Easy Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Router Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Access Point Mode .............................................................................................................................. 42
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................59
Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 94
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 113
Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 118
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 141
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 147
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 160
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Table of Contents
Table 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 NBG6817 .................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6817 ................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the NBG6817 .................................................................................................................. 11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ...................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1 Login Screen .......................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen ...................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3
eaZy 123 Wizard.................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard .................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Internet Type ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP ........................................................................... 21
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE ................................................................................................. 21
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static .................................................................................................. 22
3.4 Wireless Network ............................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4
NBG6817 Modes.......................................... .......................................................................................27
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .................................................................................................... 27
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4.1.2 Device Modes ....................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 5
Easy Mode..........................................................................................................................................28
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 29
5.4 Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.5 Network Map .................................................................................................................................. 30
5.6 Control Panel .................................................................................................................................. 31
5.6.1 Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.6.3 Parental Control .................................................................................................................... 34
5.6.4 Notification ............................................................................................................................ 35
5.6.5 LED .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 6
Router Mode.......................................................................................................................................36
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ........................................................................................................... 36
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode............................................................................................................................42
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 42
7.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 42
7.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 42
7.3.1 Setting your NBG6817 to AP Mode ..................................................................................... 42
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ................................................. 43
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ......................................................... 44
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................. 44
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 46
7.5 LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................49
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 49
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ........................................................................................... 49
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................................................................................ 49
8.2.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................. 50
8.3 Connect to NBG6817 Wireless Network without WPS ................................................................. 51
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook .................................................................................................... 53
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6817 ............................................................................................... 55
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8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ...................................................................... 56
Part II: Technical Reference...........................................................................59
Chapter 9
Status...................................................................................................................................................60
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 60
9.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 60
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ........................................................................................................ 60
9.3 Usage Monitor Screens .................................................................................................................. 63
9.3.1 Internet Data Usage Monitor ............................................................................................... 63
9.3.2 Bandwidth History ................................................................................................................. 64
9.3.3 Time Tracker ........................................................................................................................... 66
9.3.4 Data Usage Alert ................................................................................................................... 66
9.4 Common Usage Screen ............................................................................................................. 69
9.5 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ................................................................................................ 70
9.6 Client Tables Screen ....................................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 10
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................73
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 73
10.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 73
10.3 What You Need To Know ............................................................................................................ 73
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ............................................................................. 74
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ........................................................................................................ 76
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation .............................................................................................................. 76
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .......................................................................................................... 81
10.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................. 85
10.5 NAT ................................................................................................................................................. 88
10.5.1 General Screen ................................................................................................................... 88
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen .............................................................................................................. 90
10.5.3 Passthrough Screen ............................................................................................................ 90
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen ................................................................................................................... 92
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................94
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 94
11.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 95
11.1.2 What You Should Know ...................................................................................................... 95
11.2 Wireless Screen ............................................................................................................................ 98
11.3 Wireless Security .......................................................................................................................... 101
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11.3.1 No Security ......................................................................................................................... 101
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .......................................................................................................... 102
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ........................................................................................................................ 103
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ................................................................................................................ 105
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit ............................................................................................................ 106
11.5 MAC Filter Screen ...................................................................................................................... 107
11.6 Advanced Screen ...................................................................................................................... 108
11.7 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................. 110
11.8 Scheduling Screen ..................................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 12
LAN....................................................................................................................................................113
12.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 113
12.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 113
12.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 113
12.4 LAN IP Screen .............................................................................................................................. 114
12.5 Static DHCP Screen .................................................................................................................... 115
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................... 116
Chapter 13
Applications .....................................................................................................................................118
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 118
13.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................. 118
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 118
13.1.3 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................... 119
13.2 Parental Control ......................................................................................................................... 120
13.2.1 General Screen ................................................................................................................. 120
13.2.2 Notification Screen ........................................................................................................... 123
13.3 Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 126
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ............................................................................................................. 126
13.3.2 Priorities Screen .................................................................................................................. 127
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen ........................................................................................................ 128
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................ 130
13.6 File Sharing ................................................................................................................................... 131
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ....................................................................................................... 131
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen .............................................................................................................. 133
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ........................................ 134
13.7 ONE Connect Screen ................................................................................................................. 138
13.8 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 139
Chapter 14
Security .............................................................................................................................................141
14.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 141
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14.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................. 141
14.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 141
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ................................................................................................................... 142
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .................................................................................................................... 144
Chapter 15
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................147
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 147
15.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 147
15.3 General Screen ........................................................................................................................... 147
15.4 Password Screen ......................................................................................................................... 148
15.5 Time Screen ................................................................................................................................. 148
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ........................................................................................................ 150
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ............................................................................................................. 151
15.8 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................. 153
15.9 Language Screen ....................................................................................................................... 153
15.10 Remote Management Screen ................................................................................................ 153
15.10.1 Remote Access ............................................................................................................... 153
15.10.2 Wake On LAN .................................................................................................................. 155
15.11 Log Screen ................................................................................................................................ 156
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview ........................................................................................ 157
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ......................................................................................................... 158
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................160
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 160
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ............................................................................... 160
16.3 NBG6817 Access and Login ...................................................................................................... 161
16.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 162
16.5 Resetting the NBG6817 to Its Factory Defaults ........................................................................ 164
16.6 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................. 164
16.7 USB Device Problems ................................................................................................................. 166
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 167
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address................................................................... 173
Appendix C Common Services .....................................................................................................193
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 196
Index.................................................................................................................................................203
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6817.
The NBG6817 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy
network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
compatible devices. The NBG6817 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There are two USB ports on the side panel of your NBG6817. One is USB 2.0, and the other is USB 3.0. You
can connect USB memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG6817
automatically detects the USB devices.
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1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6817:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6817 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6817 to access network resources. You can use WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible
device.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6817
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6817.
• 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 NBG6817.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6817 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6817
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6817 more secure and to manage the NBG6817 more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of
characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the NBG6817 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6817. You could simply
restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6817
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 NBG6817 to reload the factory-default configuration file. This
means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to
“1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6817.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6817 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6817 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must
support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to
authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up
a secure network by themselves.
You can use the WPS button on the rear panel of the NBG6817 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up
a wireless network with strong security.
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1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2.4G WLAN/WPS
5G WLAN/WPS
Power
Internet
2 Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another WPS-
enabled device within range of the NBG6817.
Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6817 and in another wireless device within two
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
Chapter 1 Introduction
minutes of each other.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 49.
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/System White On The NBG6817 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking The NBG6817 is in the process of starting up, default restoring, or
myZyxelCloud online registration pairing.
Off The NBG6817 is not receiving power.
Internet White On The NBG6817 has an IP connection but no traffic.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a
DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if used)
and the connection is up.
Blinking The NBG6817 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Off The NBG6817 does not have an IP connection.
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LAN 1-4
WAN
WPS
RESET
WiFi
POWER
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
5G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6817 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is not
sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG6817 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6817 is in the process of firmware
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
Blinking The NBG6817 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
Off WPS is disabled.
2.4G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6817 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but is not
Blinking The NBG6817 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6817 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6817 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
Off WPS is disabled.
sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
Figure 2 Rear Panel
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Figure 3 Side Panel
USB 1-2
Chapter 1 Introduction
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6817 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its
screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the NBG6817 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as Internet
Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later versions or Google
Chrome 26.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
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Introducing the Web
Configurator
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows 7.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 16 on page 160) to see how to make sure these functions
are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6817 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6817 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6817 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter" as the website
address. If the NBG6817 obtains a WAN IP address or a DNS server IP address in the same subnet as the
LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See
Auto-IP Change on page 75 for more information.
If the NBG6817 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 27 for more
information about the modes of the NBG6817.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
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2.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be redirected to
the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 18 for the eaZy123 setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 4 Login screen
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 2 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next.
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Figure 5 Change Default Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Change Default Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enter your new
password here
Confirm password Retype the password for confirmation.
Skip Click Skip if you do not want to change the password this time.
Change Click Change to save your changes back to the NBG6817.
Type a new password.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter 15 on
page 147 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6817 if this happens.
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eaZy 123 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.
Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that
information.
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter" as the website address. Type
"1234" (default) as the password and click Login.
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Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the NBG6817 is accessed for the first
time or when you reset the NBG6817 to its default factory settings. If you didn’t
configure the wizard screens, you will be redirected to the login page when you
connect to the Internet.
If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click on the upper
right corner of any Web Configurator screen. The eaZy 123 wizard attempts to detect which WAN
connection type you are using.
If the eaZy 123 wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list
box. Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
If you do not have the Internet connection, the following screen opens.
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Figure 6 Unable to continue: WAN
If you do not press the Wi-Fi button located on the NBG6817’s back panel, the following screen opens.
Figure 7 Unable to continue: Wi-Fi
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your Internet
connection is up and running.
The wizard screen opens.
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Figure 8 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
Figure 9 eaZy 123 Setup
3.3 Internet Type
The NBG6817 offers three WAN selection types. They are Automatic - DHCP, PPPoE or Static. Configure
the Internet type settings on your NBG6817 in the first part. The following 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.
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3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
Select the Automatic - DHCP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Figure 10 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF (Internet
Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a broadband
modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a
function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer
new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires no
specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG6817 (rather than individual computers), the computers on
the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6817 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
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Figure 11 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.
PPPoE Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPPoE Password Type the password associated with the user name above.
Static IP (Optional) Enter the WAN IP address assigned by your ISP.
Note: If you get an error message, make 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.
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Figure 12 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the Static option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address.
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Gateway IP Address
(Optional)
DNS Server Enter the DNS server IP address in this field.
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
Note: If you get an error screen, make sure your Internet connection is working and select the
right WAN Selection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your Internet
Connection type.
3.4 Wireless Network
Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG6817 in the second part. The default wireless security
setting is WPA2-PSK.
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Figure 13 Wireless Network
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Wireless Network
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the NBG6817, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order
to access the network.
Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Edit 5 GHz
wireless network
5GHz Wireless
Name (SSID)
5GHz Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Select this check box to configure different SSID and wireless security settings for the NBG6817’s 5
GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the NBG6817 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you configured
above) for the 5 GHZ wireless network.
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the NBG6817, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order
to access the network.
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Click the Apply button in the third part to save your settings.
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Figure 14 Apply your Wi-Fi settings
Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the
NBG6817’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6817 off, wait for a
few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web configurator
again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the User’s Guide for
more suggestions.
Figure 15 Congratulations
You can click the myZyXELcloud button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you can create an
account and register your NBG6817. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS service to get a
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domain name mapped to the NBG6817’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can use the domain
name to remotely access the NBG6817’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your NBG6817 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6817. 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
NBG6817 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6817, or simply how the NBG6817 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:
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• Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 28 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use
the device.
• Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG6817. Click
> Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on page 60
through Chapter 15 on page 158 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6817, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6817. Use this mode to connect the local network
to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 36 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 NBG6817 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 44 to view the Status screen in this
mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6817, refer to Chapter 15 on
page 158.
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 NBG6817 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6817 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
Network Map
Navigation Panel
Control Panel
Go to
Status
Screen
(Expert
Mode)
The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the
NBG6817 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 16 Easy Mode
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5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
• Use this Navigation Panel to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the NBG6817 (Section 5.4 on page
29).
• Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG6817 is connected to the Internet (Section 5.5 on
page 30).
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• Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG6817 features, including guest Wi-Fi, wireless
security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 31).
5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 31) changes depending
on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available.
• Access Point Mode: Parental Control and Notification are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 17 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to open a screen where you can click Check here to redirect your
Firmware Notification
Wizard Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the NBG6817.
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Figure 18 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification
screen to the firmware upgrade page.
This icon only displays when new firmware is released.
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5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
Figure 19 Easy Mode: Network Map
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This screen displays whether the NBG6817 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices connected
to the NBG6817, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refresh button to refresh the network
map.
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 8 Easy Mode: Network Map
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This icon shows the NBG6817’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the NBG6817’s connection status and the network map.
Info Click this to view the device’s information that is currently connected to the NBG6817.
Block Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the NBG6817.
Rename / Icon Click this to rename the device or change the device’s icon.
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