Zyxel NBG-318S user manual
NBG318S Series
Powerline Ethernet Series
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
1/2008
Edition 3
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About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NBG318S or NBG318S v2
using the web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Web Configurator Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.
" It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the NBG318S.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product
certifications.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
" Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The NBG318S and NBG318S v2 may be referred to as the “NBG318S”, the “device”, the
“product” or the “system” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG318S icon is not an
exact representation of your device.
NBG318S Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Switch Router
Modem
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• 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.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when
using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................... 9
Contents Overview .................................................................................................................17
List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 19
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................25
Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your NBG318S............................................................................................31
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 31
1.1.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access ........................................................................... 31
1.1.2 Wireless LAN Application ........................................................................................... 31
1.1.3 HomePlug AV ............................................................................................................. 32
1.2 Ways to Manage the NBG318S ........................................................................................... 32
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NBG318S ............................................................................ 33
1.4 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 2
The WPS Button......................................................................................................................37
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 37
2.2 Push Button Configuration ................................................................................................... 37
.................................................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 3
The ENCRYPT Button.............................................................................................................39
3.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview ................................................................................................ 39
3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT ................................................................ 39
3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks .............................................................................................. 41
3.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior ................................................................................................. 42
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Chapter 4
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................ 43
4.1 Web Configurator Overview ................................................................................................. 43
4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 43
4.3 Resetting the NBG318S ......................................................................................................45
4.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 45
4.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 45
4.4.2 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 48
4.4.3 Summary: Any IP Table .............................................................................................. 50
4.4.4 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor ........................................................... 51
4.4.5 Summary: DHCP Table ........................................................................................... 51
4.4.6 Summary: Packet Statistics ..................................................................................... 52
4.4.7 Summary: Wireless Station Status ......................................................................... 53
4.4.8 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status .................................................................. 53
Chapter 5
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................55
5.1 Wizard Setup ....................................................................................................................... 55
5.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information ............................................................... 56
5.2.1 System Name ............................................................................................................. 56
5.2.2 Domain Name ............................................................................................................ 57
5.3 Connection Wizard: STEP 2: Wireless LAN ........................................................................ 57
5.3.1 Auto Security .............................................................................................................. 59
5.3.2 Basic (WEP) Security ................................................................................................. 59
5.3.3 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ............................................................... 61
5.4 Connection Wizard: STEP 3: Internet Configuration ........................................................... 61
5.4.1 Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................. 62
5.4.2 PPPoE Connection .................................................................................................... 62
5.4.3 PPTP Connection ....................................................................................................... 63
5.4.4 Your IP Address ......................................................................................................... 65
5.4.5 WAN IP Address Assignment ..................................................................................... 65
5.4.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask ..................................................................................... 66
5.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment .............................................................................. 66
5.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment ......................................................... 67
5.4.9 WAN MAC Address .................................................................................................... 68
5.5 Connection Wizard: STEP 4: Bandwidth management ....................................................... 69
5.6 Connection Wizard Complete .............................................................................................. 70
Chapter 6
Tutorial .....................................................................................................................................73
6.1 Example Parameters ........................................................................................................... 73
6.2 Configuring the AP .............................................................................................................. 73
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6.3 Configuring the Wireless Client ........................................................................................... 75
6.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ................................................................................... 75
Part II: Network....................................................................................... 79
Chapter 7
Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................81
7.1 Wireless Network Overview ................................................................................................. 81
7.2 Wireless Security Overview .................................................................................................82
7.2.1 SSID ........................................................................................................................... 82
7.2.2 MAC Address Filter .................................................................................................... 82
7.2.3 User Authentication .................................................................................................... 82
7.2.4 Encryption .................................................................................................................. 83
7.3 Quality of Service ................................................................................................................ 84
7.3.1 WMM QoS ..................................................................................................................84
7.4 WPS Overview .................................................................................................................... 85
7.4.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN ............................................................................................ 85
7.4.2 How WPS Works ........................................................................................................ 86
7.4.3 Limitations of WPS ..................................................................................................... 89
7.5 General Wireless LAN Screen ............................................................................................ 90
7.5.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 91
7.5.2 WEP Encryption ......................................................................................................... 91
7.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................ 93
7.5.4 WPA/WPA2 ................................................................................................................ 94
7.6 MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................ 96
7.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ......................................................................................... 97
7.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ......................................................................................... 99
7.8.1 Application Priority Configuration ............................................................................. 100
7.9 WPS Screen ...................................................................................................................... 101
7.10 WPS Station Screen ........................................................................................................103
Chapter 8
WAN........................................................................................................................................105
8.1 WAN Overview .................................................................................................................. 105
8.2 WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................................... 105
8.3 Multicast ............................................................................................................................ 105
8.4 Internet Connection ........................................................................................................... 106
8.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation ............................................................................................ 106
8.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .............................................................................................. 108
8.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation .................................................................................................110
8.5 Advanced WAN Screen ......................................................................................................113
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Chapter 9
LAN......................................................................................................................................... 115
9.1 LAN Overview .....................................................................................................................115
9.1.1 IP Pool Setup ............................................................................................................115
9.1.2 System DNS Servers ................................................................................................115
9.2 LAN TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................115
9.2.1 Factory LAN Defaults ................................................................................................115
9.2.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask ....................................................................................116
9.2.3 Multicast ....................................................................................................................116
9.2.4 Any IP ........................................................................................................................116
9.3 LAN IP Screen ....................................................................................................................118
9.4 LAN IP Alias ......................................................................................................................118
9.5 Advanced LAN Screen .......................................................................................................119
Chapter 10
HomePlug AV ........................................................................................................................121
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 121
10.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters ...................................................................................... 122
10.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network ................................................................ 122
10.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks. ............................................................... 123
10.3 Configuring Your HomePlug AV Devices ......................................................................... 124
10.4 HomePlug AV QoS .......................................................................................................... 126
10.4.1 QoS Based on IP or MAC Address ........................................................................ 127
10.4.2 Mapping other QoS Priority Settings to HomePlug AV QoS .................................. 127
10.4.3 QoS Based on Traffic Type .................................................................................... 128
Chapter 11
DHCP...................................................................................................................................... 131
11.1 DHCP ............................................................................................................................... 131
11.2 DHCP Server General Screen ......................................................................................... 131
11.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen ................................................................................... 132
11.4 Client List Screen ............................................................................................................. 133
Chapter 12
Network Address Translation (NAT).................................................................................... 135
12.1 NAT Overview ............................................................................................................... 135
12.2 Using NAT ........................................................................................................................ 135
12.2.1 Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ........................................................ 135
12.2.2 Configuring Servers Behind Port Forwarding Example .......................................... 136
12.3 General NAT Screen ........................................................................................................136
12.4 NAT Application Screen ................................................................................................. 137
12.4.1 Game List Example ................................................................................................ 139
12.5 Trigger Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................140
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12.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example .......................................................................... 140
12.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................... 141
12.6 NAT Advanced Screen .................................................................................................... 141
Chapter 13
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................145
13.1 Dynamic DNS Introduction ............................................................................................. 145
13.1.1 DynDNS Wildcard .................................................................................................. 145
13.2 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................... 145
Part III: Security.................................................................................... 149
Chapter 14
Firewall................................................................................................................................... 151
14.1 Introduction to ZyXEL’s Firewall .................................................................................... 151
14.1.1 What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................. 151
14.1.2 Stateful Inspection Firewall .................................................................................... 151
14.1.3 About the NBG318S Firewall ................................................................................. 151
14.1.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 152
14.2 Triangle Routes ............................................................................................................... 152
14.2.1 Triangle Routes and IP Alias .................................................................................. 152
14.3 General Firewall Screen ............................................................................................... 153
14.4 Services Screen .............................................................................................................. 154
Chapter 15
Content Filtering ................................................................................................................... 157
15.1 Introduction to Content Filtering ...................................................................................... 157
15.2 Restrict Web Features .....................................................................................................157
15.3 Days and Times ............................................................................................................... 157
15.4 Filter Screen .................................................................................................................... 157
15.5 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 159
15.6 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ............................................................... 160
15.6.1 Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking ......................................................... 160
15.6.2 Full Path URL Checking ......................................................................................... 160
15.6.3 File Name URL Checking ....................................................................................... 160
Part IV: Management............................................................................ 161
Chapter 16
Static Route Screens............................................................................................................163
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16.1 Static Route Overview .....................................................................................................163
16.2 IP Static Route Screen ....................................................................................................163
16.2.1 Static Route Setup Screen ................................................................................... 164
Chapter 17
Bandwidth Management.......................................................................................................167
17.1 Bandwidth Management Overview ................................................................................. 167
17.2 Application-based Bandwidth Management .................................................................... 167
17.3 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management .......................................................................... 167
17.4 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management ................................................. 168
17.5 Bandwidth Management Priorities ................................................................................... 168
17.6 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services ................................................................. 169
17.6.1 Services and Port Numbers ................................................................................... 170
17.6.2 Default Bandwidth Management Classes and Priorities ........................................ 170
17.7 Bandwidth Management General Configuration ............................................................. 170
17.8 Bandwidth Management Advanced Configuration .......................................................... 171
17.8.1 Rule Configuration with the Pre-defined Service ................................................ 172
17.8.2 Rule Configuration with the User-defined Service .............................................. 173
17.9 Bandwidth Management Monitor .................................................................................. 174
Chapter 18
Remote Management............................................................................................................ 177
18.1 Remote Management Overview ...................................................................................... 177
18.1.1 Remote Management Limitations .......................................................................... 177
18.1.2 Remote Management and NAT .............................................................................. 178
18.1.3 System Timeout .................................................................................................... 178
18.2 WWW Screen ............................................................................................................... 178
18.3 Telnet ............................................................................................................................... 178
18.4 Telnet Screen ................................................................................................................... 179
18.5 FTP Screen ..................................................................................................................... 180
18.6 DNS Screen .................................................................................................................. 180
Chapter 19
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP).......................................................................................... 183
19.1 Introducing Universal Plug and Play ............................................................................... 183
19.1.1 How do I know if I'm using UPnP? ......................................................................... 183
19.1.2 NAT Traversal ........................................................................................................ 183
19.1.3 Cautions with UPnP ............................................................................................... 183
19.2 UPnP and ZyXEL ............................................................................................................184
19.3 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................... 184
19.4 Installing UPnP in Windows Example .............................................................................. 185
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Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 195
Chapter 20
System ................................................................................................................................... 197
20.1 System Overview ............................................................................................................. 197
20.2 System General Screen ................................................................................................. 197
20.3 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................ 198
Chapter 21
Logs .......................................................................................................................................201
21.1 View Log ......................................................................................................................... 201
21.2 Log Settings ..................................................................................................................... 202
21.3 Log Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 205
Chapter 22
Tools.......................................................................................................................................215
22.1 Firmware Upload Screen ................................................................................................. 215
22.2 Configuration Screen ....................................................................................................... 216
22.2.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................. 217
22.2.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................ 217
22.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................ 218
22.3 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................. 218
Chapter 23
Configuration Mode..............................................................................................................221
Chapter 24
Sys Op Mode ......................................................................................................................... 223
24.1 Selecting System Operation Mode .................................................................................. 223
Chapter 25
Language............................................................................................................................... 227
25.1 Selecting Language ......................................................................................................... 227
Chapter 26
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 229
26.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................... 229
26.2 NBG318S Access and Login ........................................................................................... 230
26.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 231
26.4 Resetting the NBG318S to Its Factory Defaults .............................................................. 233
26.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 233
26.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 234
26.7 ENCRYPT Button Problems ............................................................................................ 235
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26.8 Advanced Features .........................................................................................................236
Part VI: Appendices and Index ........................................................... 237
Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions .................................... 239
Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ...................................... 245
Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting ........................................................................... 251
Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................... 259
26.8.1 Verifying Settings ................................................................................................... 274
Appendix E Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................275
26.8.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ......................................................................... 284
26.8.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................................... 284
Appendix F Services ............................................................................................................ 287
Appendix G Legal Information ..............................................................................................291
Appendix H Customer Support............................................................................................. 295
Index....................................................................................................................................... 301
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Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 29
Getting to Know Your NBG318S ................................................................................................ 31
The WPS Button ........................................................................................................................ 37
................................................................................................................................................... 37
The ENCRYPT Button ............................................................................................................... 39
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 43
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 55
Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 73
Network ...................................................................................................................................79
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 81
WAN ........................................................................................................................................ 105
LAN ...........................................................................................................................................115
HomePlug AV .......................................................................................................................... 121
DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 131
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 135
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 145
Security .................................................................................................................................149
Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 151
Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................... 157
Management ......................................................................................................................... 161
Static Route Screens ............................................................................................................... 163
Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 167
Remote Management ..............................................................................................................177
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 183
Maintenance and Troubleshooting .....................................................................................195
System ..................................................................................................................................... 197
Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 201
Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 215
Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 221
Sys Op Mode ........................................................................................................................... 223
Language ................................................................................................................................. 227
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 229
Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 237
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Secure Internet Access .......................................................................................................... 31
Figure 2 WLAN Application Example ..................................................................................................... 32
Figure 3 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example .......................................................................... 32
Figure 4 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 5 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure ........................................................................................... 40
Figure 6 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network ................................................................. 40
Figure 7 One Existing Powerline Network ............................................................................................. 41
Figure 8 Two Separate Powerline Networks ......................................................................................... 42
Figure 9 Change Password Screen ........................................................................................................ 44
Figure 10 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 46
Figure 11 Any IP Table .......................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 12 Summary: BW MGMT Monitor ............................................................................................... 51
Figure 13 Summary: DHCP Table .......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 14 Summary: Packet Statistics ................................................................................................... 52
Figure 15 Summary: Wireless Association List ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 16 Summary: My Homeplug Network. ......................................................................................... 53
Figure 17 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode .......................................................................................... 55
Figure 18 Select a Language ................................................................................................................. 56
Figure 19 Welcome to the Connection Wizard ....................................................................................... 56
Figure 20 Wizard Step 1: System Information ........................................................................................ 57
Figure 21 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN ................................................................................................. 58
Figure 22 Popup Pre-Shared Key .......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 23 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security ..................................................................................... 60
Figure 24 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ................................................... 61
Figure 25 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters. ............................................................................................. 62
Figure 26 Wizard Step 3: Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................... 62
Figure 27 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ........................................................................................ 63
Figure 28 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection .......................................................................................... 64
Figure 29 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address ............................................................................................. 65
Figure 30 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses ............................................................. 67
Figure 31 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................ 69
Figure 32 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ............................................................................... 69
Figure 33 Connection Wizard Save ....................................................................................................... 70
Figure 34 Connection Wizard Complete ................................................................................................. 70
Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN > General ....................................................................................... 74
Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN > General ....................................................................................... 74
Figure 37 AP: Status: WLAN Station Status ........................................................................................... 75
Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings ............................................................................................. 76
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List of Figures
Figure 39 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save ................................................................................................... 77
Figure 40 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info .......................................................................................................... 77
Figure 41 Example of a Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 81
Figure 42 How WPS works ..................................................................................................................... 87
Figure 43 WPS: Example Network Step 1 .............................................................................................. 88
Figure 44 WPS: Example Network Step 2 .............................................................................................. 88
Figure 45 WPS: Example Network Step 3 .............................................................................................. 89
Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN > General ...................................................................................... 90
Figure 47 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security ................................................................... 91
Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP ................................................................... 92
Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................. 93
Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................... 95
Figure 51 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter ................................................................................... 97
Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced ....................................................................................98
Figure 53 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS ............................................................................................ 99
Figure 54 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration ..................................... 101
Figure 55 Network > Wireless > WPS .................................................................................................. 102
Figure 56 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station .............................................................................. 103
Figure 57 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation ......................................... 106
Figure 58 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation ........................................... 109
Figure 59 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation .............................................. 111
Figure 60 Network > WAN > Advanced ................................................................................................113
Figure 61 Any IP Example .....................................................................................................................117
Figure 62 Network > LAN > IP ..............................................................................................................118
Figure 63 Network > LAN > IP Alias .....................................................................................................119
Figure 64 Network > LAN > Advanced ...............................................................................................119
Figure 65 Expand Your Network ........................................................................................................... 121
Figure 66 Powerline Network Scenario ................................................................................................ 123
Figure 67 Two Private Powerline Networks on One Circuit .................................................................. 124
Figure 68 Network > HomePlug > Network Settings ............................................................................ 124
Figure 69 Network > HomePlug > Edit ................................................................................................ 126
Figure 70 Prioritized Traffic Between Your Home Powerline Network and the Internet ....................... 128
Figure 71 Network > HomePlug > QoS. ............................................................................................... 129
Figure 72 Network > DHCP Server > General .................................................................................. 131
Figure 73 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced ................................................................................. 132
Figure 74 Network > DHCP Server > Client List ...............................................................................133
Figure 75 Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example ................................................................................ 136
Figure 76 Network > NAT > General ................................................................................................... 136
Figure 77 Network > NAT > Application .............................................................................................. 138
Figure 78 Game List Example .............................................................................................................. 140
Figure 79 Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example .......................................................................... 141
Figure 80 Network > NAT > Advanced ................................................................................................ 142
Figure 81 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................... 146
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Figure 82 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem ............................................................ 153
Figure 83 Security > Firewall > General l ............................................................................................. 153
Figure 84 Security > Firewall > Services ............................................................................................. 154
Figure 85 Security > Content Filter > Filter .......................................................................................... 158
Figure 86 Security > Content Filter > Schedule .................................................................................... 159
Figure 87 Example of Static Routing Topology ..................................................................................... 163
Figure 88 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ..................................................................... 164
Figure 89 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ..................................... 165
Figure 90 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ................................................................ 168
Figure 91 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General .................................................................... 170
Figure 92 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced .................................................................. 171
Figure 93 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: Rule Configuration ................................... 173
Figure 94 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration 174
Figure 95 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Monitor ...................................................................... 175
Figure 96 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW ............................................................................ 178
Figure 97 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network ........................................................................... 179
Figure 98 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet ............................................................................. 179
Figure 99 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP ................................................................................ 180
Figure 100 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ............................................................................. 181
Figure 101 Management > UPnP > General ....................................................................................... 184
Figure 102 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication ................................................ 185
Figure 103 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication: Components .......................... 186
Figure 104 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 186
Figure 105 Windows Optional Networking Components Wizard .......................................................... 187
Figure 106 Networking Services ........................................................................................................... 187
Figure 107 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 188
Figure 108 Internet Connection Properties .......................................................................................... 189
Figure 109 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings ........................................................... 190
Figure 110 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add .................................................. 190
Figure 111 System Tray Icon ................................................................................................................ 191
Figure 112 Internet Connection Status ................................................................................................. 191
Figure 113 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 192
Figure 114 Network Connections: My Network Places ......................................................................... 193
Figure 115 Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example ...................................... 193
Figure 116 Maintenance > System > General .....................................................................................197
Figure 117 Maintenance > System > Time Setting .............................................................................. 198
Figure 118 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ....................................................................................... 201
Figure 119 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ..................................................................................203
Figure 120 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware ...................................................................................... 215
Figure 121 Upload Warning .................................................................................................................. 216
Figure 122 Network Temporarily Disconnected ....................................................................................216
Figure 123 Upload Error Message ....................................................................................................... 216
Figure 124 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration ................................................................................217
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Figure 125 Configuration Restore Successful ...................................................................................... 218
Figure 126 Temporarily Disconnected .................................................................................................. 218
Figure 127 Configuration Restore Error ............................................................................................... 218
Figure 128 Maintenance > Tools > Restart .......................................................................................... 219
Figure 129 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................ 221
Figure 130 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ........................................................................... 223
Figure 131 System Operation Mode: Ethernet WAN ........................................................................... 223
Figure 132 System Operation Mode: Access Point .............................................................................. 224
Figure 133 System Operation Mode: HomePlug WAN ........................................................................ 224
Figure 134 Maintenance > Language ................................................................................................... 227
Figure 135 Wall-mounting Example ...................................................................................................... 243
Figure 136 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw .......................................................................................244
Figure 137 Pop-up Blocker ................................................................................................................... 245
Figure 138 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 246
Figure 139 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 247
Figure 140 Pop-up Blocker Settings ..................................................................................................... 247
Figure 141 Internet Options: Security ................................................................................................... 248
Figure 142 Security Settings - Java Scripting ....................................................................................... 249
Figure 143 Security Settings - Java ...................................................................................................... 249
Figure 144 Java (Sun) .......................................................................................................................... 250
Figure 145 Network Number and Host ID ............................................................................................ 252
Figure 146 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ............................................................................ 254
Figure 147 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ............................................................................... 255
Figure 148 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration ...................................................................... 260
Figure 149 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .......................................................... 261
Figure 150 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .............................................. 262
Figure 151 Windows XP: Start Menu .................................................................................................... 263
Figure 152 Windows XP: Control Panel ............................................................................................... 263
Figure 153 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ......................................... 264
Figure 154 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ............................................................... 264
Figure 155 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 265
Figure 156 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................... 266
Figure 157 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 267
Figure 158 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu .......................................................................................... 268
Figure 159 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ................................................................................................. 268
Figure 160 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ............................................................................................ 269
Figure 161 Macintosh OS X: Network .................................................................................................. 270
Figure 162 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices ......................................................... 271
Figure 163 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General ................................................................... 272
Figure 164 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ............................................................... 272
Figure 165 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ......................................................... 273
Figure 166 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................ 273
Figure 167 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................... 273
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Figure 168 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ........................................................................ 274
Figure 169 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card .................................................................................. 274
Figure 170 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................ 274
Figure 171 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ......................................................... 275
Figure 172 Basic Service Set ............................................................................................................... 276
Figure 173 Infrastructure WLAN ........................................................................................................... 277
Figure 174 RTS/CTS ........................................................................................................................... 278
Figure 175 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ............................................................................................... 284
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Table 1 NBG318S Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................... 33
Table 2 NBG318S v2 Front Panel LEDs ................................................................................................ 34
Table 3 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action ......................................................................... 42
Table 4 Status Screen Icon Key ............................................................................................................. 46
Table 5 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 46
Table 6 Screens Summary .................................................................................................................... 48
Table 7 Summary: DHCP Table ............................................................................................................. 51
Table 8 Summary: Packet Statistics ...................................................................................................... 52
Table 9 Summary: Wireless Association List ......................................................................................... 53
Table 10 Summary: My Homeplug Network .......................................................................................... 54
Table 11 Wizard Step 1: System Information ......................................................................................... 57
Table 12 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN .................................................................................................. 58
Table 13 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security ..................................................................................... 60
Table 14 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ................................................... 61
Table 15 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters .............................................................................................. 62
Table 16 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ......................................................................................... 63
Table 17 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection ........................................................................................... 64
Table 18 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address .............................................................................................. 65
Table 19 Private IP Address Ranges ..................................................................................................... 65
Table 20 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses .............................................................. 68
Table 21 Example of Network Properties for LAN Servers with Fixed IP Addresses ............................ 68
Table 22 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................ 69
Table 23 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ................................................................................. 70
Table 24 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication ............................................................. 83
Table 25 WMM QoS Priorities ............................................................................................................... 84
Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > General ........................................................................................ 90
Table 27 Wireless No Security ............................................................................................................... 91
Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP .................................................................... 92
Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................. 93
Table 30 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................... 95
Table 31 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter .................................................................................... 97
Table 32 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced ..................................................................................... 98
Table 33 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS ............................................................................................ 100
Table 34 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration ..................................... 101
Table 35 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS ........................................................................................... 102
Table 36 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS ........................................................................................... 103
Table 37 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................... 107
Table 38 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................ 109
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Table 39 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation ...............................................112
Table 40 WAN > Advanced ...................................................................................................................114
Table 41 Network > LAN > IP ...............................................................................................................118
Table 42 Network > LAN > IP Alias ......................................................................................................119
Table 43 Network > LAN > Advanced .................................................................................................. 120
Table 44 Network > HomePlug > Network Settings ............................................................................ 125
Table 45 Network > HomePlug > Edit ................................................................................................. 126
Table 46 Priority Settings ..................................................................................................................... 127
Table 47 Suggested Mappings ............................................................................................................ 128
Table 48 Network > HomePlug > Edit .................................................................................................. 129
Table 49 Network > DHCP Server > General ......................................................................................131
Table 50 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced ................................................................................... 132
Table 51 Network > DHCP Server > Client List ................................................................................... 134
Table 52 Network > NAT > General ..................................................................................................... 137
Table 53 NAT Application .................................................................................................................... 138
Table 54 Network > NAT > Advanced .................................................................................................. 142
Table 55 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................... 146
Table 56 Security > Firewall > General ................................................................................................ 153
Table 57 Security > Firewall > Services ............................................................................................... 154
Table 58 Security > Content Filter > Filter ........................................................................................... 158
Table 59 Security > Content Filter > Schedule .................................................................................... 159
Table 60 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ...................................................................... 164
Table 61 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ...................................... 165
Table 62 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ....................................... 168
Table 63 Bandwidth Management Priorities ........................................................................................ 168
Table 64 Media Bandwidth Management Setup: Services .................................................................. 169
Table 65 Bandwidth Management Priority with Default Classes ......................................................... 170
Table 66 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General ....................................................................... 171
Table 67 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced .................................................................... 172
Table 68 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: Application Rule Configuration .................. 173
Table 69 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration . 174
Table 70 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW .............................................................................. 178
Table 71 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet ............................................................................... 179
Table 72 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP ................................................................................. 180
Table 73 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ................................................................................. 181
Table 74 Management > UPnP > General ........................................................................................... 184
Table 75 Maintenance > System > General ........................................................................................ 197
Table 76 Maintenance > System > Time Setting ................................................................................. 199
Table 77 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ........................................................................................... 202
Table 78 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ..................................................................................... 203
Table 79 System Maintenance Logs .................................................................................................... 205
Table 80 System Error Logs ................................................................................................................ 206
Table 81 Access Control Logs ............................................................................................................. 206
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Table 82 TCP Reset Logs .................................................................................................................... 206
Table 83 Packet Filter Logs ................................................................................................................. 207
Table 84 ICMP Logs ............................................................................................................................ 207
Table 85 CDR Logs ............................................................................................................................. 208
Table 86 PPP Logs .............................................................................................................................. 208
Table 87 UPnP Logs ............................................................................................................................ 208
Table 88 Content Filtering Logs ........................................................................................................... 208
Table 89 Attack Logs ........................................................................................................................... 209
Table 90 PKI Logs ............................................................................................................................... 210
Table 91 802.1X Logs ...........................................................................................................................211
Table 92 ACL Setting Notes ................................................................................................................ 212
Table 93 ICMP Notes ........................................................................................................................... 212
Table 94 Syslog Logs .......................................................................................................................... 213
Table 95 RFC-2408 ISAKMP Payload Types ...................................................................................... 213
Table 96 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware .......................................................................................... 215
Table 97 Maintenance Restore Configuration ..................................................................................... 217
Table 98 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................... 221
Table 99 Advanced Configuration Options ......................................................................................... 222
Table 100 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ........................................................................... 224
Table 101 Hardware Features ............................................................................................................. 239
Table 102 Firmware Features .............................................................................................................. 240
Table 103 Standards Supported .......................................................................................................... 242
Table 104 Subnet Mask - Identifying Network Number ....................................................................... 252
Table 105 Subnet Masks ..................................................................................................................... 253
Table 106 Maximum Host Numbers .................................................................................................... 253
Table 107 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ....................................................................................... 253
Table 108 Subnet 1 .............................................................................................................................. 255
Table 109 Subnet 2 .............................................................................................................................. 256
Table 110 Subnet 3 .............................................................................................................................. 256
Table 111 Subnet 4 .............................................................................................................................. 256
Table 112 Eight Subnets ...................................................................................................................... 256
Table 113 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 257
Table 114 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 257
Table 115 IEEE 802.11g ...................................................................................................................... 279
Table 116 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types .......................................................................... 282
Table 117 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ..................................................................................... 285
Table 118 Examples of Services .......................................................................................................... 287
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PART I
Introduction
Getting to Know Your NBG318S (31)
The WPS Button (37)
The ENCRYPT Button (39)
Introducing the Web Configurator (43)
Connection Wizard (55)
Tutorial (73)
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