Zyxel NBG-334W user manual
NBG334W
802.11g Wireless Firewall Router
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
10/2007
Edition 2
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IP Address http://192.168.1.1
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Password 1234
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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 NBG334W 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 NBG334W.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com
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 NBG334W may be referred to as the “NBG334W”, 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.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG334W icon is not
an exact representation of your device.
NBG334W Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Switch Router
Modem NBG334W
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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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This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 29
Getting to Know Your NBG334W ............................................................................................... 31
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 35
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 47
AP Mode .................................................................................................................................... 63
Network ................................................................................................................................... 71
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 73
Wireless Tutorial ........................................................................................................................ 93
WAN ........................................................................................................................................ 101
LAN ........................................................................................................................................... 111
Guest WLAN .............................................................................................................................117
DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 123
Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 129
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 139
Security ................................................................................................................................. 141
Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 143
Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................... 149
Management ......................................................................................................................... 153
Static Route Screens ............................................................................................................... 155
Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 159
Remote Management ..............................................................................................................169
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 175
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 187
System ..................................................................................................................................... 189
Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 193
Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 207
Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 213
Sys Op Mode ........................................................................................................................... 215
Language ................................................................................................................................. 219
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 221
Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 227
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11
List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 19
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................25
Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 29
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your NBG334W...........................................................................................31
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 31
1.2 AP Mode .............................................................................................................................. 31
1.3 Router Mode ........................................................................................................................ 32
1.4 Router Features vs. AP Features ........................................................................................ 32
1.5 Ways to Manage the NBG334W .......................................................................................... 33
1.6 Good Habits for Managing the NBG334W ........................................................................... 33
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................ 35
2.1 Web Configurator Overview ................................................................................................. 35
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 35
2.3 Resetting the NBG334W ..................................................................................................... 37
2.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 37
2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................... 37
2.5 The Status Screen in Router Mode ..................................................................................... 37
2.5.1 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 40
2.5.2 Summary: Any IP Table .............................................................................................. 43
2.5.3 Summary: Bandwidth Management Monitor ........................................................... 43
2.5.4 Summary: DHCP Table ........................................................................................... 43
2.5.5 Summary: Packet Statistics ..................................................................................... 44
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2.5.6 Summary: Wireless Station Status ......................................................................... 45
Chapter 3
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................47
3.1 Wizard Setup ....................................................................................................................... 47
3.2 Connection Wizard: STEP 1: System Information ............................................................... 48
3.2.1 System Name ............................................................................................................. 48
3.2.2 Domain Name ............................................................................................................ 49
3.3 Connection Wizard: STEP 2: Wireless LAN ........................................................................ 49
3.3.1 Basic (WEP) Security ................................................................................................. 51
3.3.2 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ............................................................... 52
3.4 Connection Wizard: STEP 3: Internet Configuration ........................................................... 52
3.4.1 Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................. 53
3.4.2 PPPoE Connection .................................................................................................... 53
3.4.3 PPTP Connection ....................................................................................................... 54
3.4.4 Your IP Address ......................................................................................................... 56
3.4.5 WAN IP Address Assignment ..................................................................................... 56
3.4.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask ..................................................................................... 57
3.4.7 DNS Server Address Assignment .............................................................................. 57
3.4.8 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment ......................................................... 58
3.4.9 WAN MAC Address .................................................................................................... 59
3.5 Connection Wizard: STEP 4: Bandwidth management ....................................................... 60
3.6 Connection Wizard Complete .............................................................................................. 60
Chapter 4
AP Mode................................................................................................................................... 63
4.1 AP Mode Overview .............................................................................................................. 63
4.2 Setting your NBG334W to AP Mode ................................................................................... 63
4.3 The Status Screen in AP Mode ........................................................................................... 64
4.3.1 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 66
4.4 Configuring Your Settings .................................................................................................... 67
4.4.1 LAN Settings .............................................................................................................. 67
4.4.2 WLAN and Maintenance Settings .............................................................................. 68
4.5 Logging in to the Web Configurator in AP Mode ................................................................. 68
Part II: Network....................................................................................... 71
Chapter 5
Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................73
5.1 Wireless Network Overview ................................................................................................. 73
5.2 Wireless Security Overview .................................................................................................75
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5.2.1 SSID ........................................................................................................................... 75
5.2.2 MAC Address Filter .................................................................................................... 75
5.2.3 User Authentication .................................................................................................... 76
5.2.4 Encryption .................................................................................................................. 76
5.3 Roaming .............................................................................................................................. 77
5.3.1 Requirements for Roaming ........................................................................................ 78
5.4 Quality of Service ................................................................................................................ 78
5.4.1 WMM QoS ..................................................................................................................79
5.5 General Wireless LAN Screen ............................................................................................ 79
5.5.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 81
5.5.2 WEP Encryption ......................................................................................................... 81
5.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................ 83
5.5.4 WPA/WPA2 ................................................................................................................ 84
5.6 MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................ 86
5.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ......................................................................................... 86
5.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ......................................................................................... 88
5.8.1 Application Priority Configuration ............................................................................... 89
5.9 WiFi Protected Setup ........................................................................................................... 90
5.9.1 WPS Screen ...............................................................................................................90
5.9.2 WPS Station Screen ................................................................................................... 91
Chapter 6
Wireless Tutorial .....................................................................................................................93
6.1 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP ......................................................................... 93
6.2 Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your NBG334W and Wireless Client ...... 93
6.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) .............................................................................. 94
6.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................... 95
6.3 Enable and Configure Wireless Security without WPS on your NBG334W ........................ 96
6.4 Configure Your Notebook ....................................................................................................98
Chapter 7
WAN........................................................................................................................................101
7.1 WAN Overview .................................................................................................................. 101
7.2 WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................................... 101
7.3 Multicast ............................................................................................................................ 101
7.4 Internet Connection ........................................................................................................... 102
7.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation ............................................................................................ 102
7.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .............................................................................................. 103
7.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ................................................................................................ 106
7.5 Advanced WAN Screen ..................................................................................................... 109
Chapter 8
LAN......................................................................................................................................... 111
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8.1 LAN Overview ..................................................................................................................... 111
8.1.1 IP Pool Setup ............................................................................................................ 111
8.1.2 System DNS Servers ................................................................................................111
8.2 LAN TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................ 111
8.2.1 Factory LAN Defaults ................................................................................................111
8.2.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask ....................................................................................112
8.2.3 Multicast ....................................................................................................................112
8.2.4 Any IP ........................................................................................................................112
8.3 LAN IP Screen ....................................................................................................................114
8.4 LAN IP Alias ......................................................................................................................114
8.5 Advanced LAN Screen .......................................................................................................115
Chapter 9
Guest WLAN.......................................................................................................................... 117
9.1 General Guest WLAN Screen ...........................................................................................118
9.2 Guest WLAN MAC Filter .....................................................................................................118
9.3 Guest WLAN IP Screen ......................................................................................................119
9.4 Guest WLAN Bandwidth Screen ........................................................................................ 120
Chapter 10
DHCP...................................................................................................................................... 123
10.1 DHCP .............................................................................................................................. 123
10.2 DHCP Server General Screen ......................................................................................... 123
10.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen .................................................................................. 124
10.4 Client List Screen ............................................................................................................ 126
Chapter 11
Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................129
11.1 NAT Overview ............................................................................................................... 129
11.2 Using NAT ........................................................................................................................ 129
11.2.1 Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ........................................................ 129
11.2.2 Configuring Servers Behind Port Forwarding Example .......................................... 130
11.3 General NAT Screen ........................................................................................................130
11.4 NAT Application Screen ................................................................................................. 131
11.4.1 Game List Example ................................................................................................ 133
11.5 Trigger Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................134
11.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................... 134
11.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................... 135
11.6 NAT Advanced Screen ..................................................................................................... 135
Chapter 12
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................139
12.1 Dynamic DNS Introduction ............................................................................................. 139
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12.1.1 DynDNS Wildcard .................................................................................................. 139
12.2 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................... 139
Part III: Security.................................................................................... 141
Chapter 13
Firewall................................................................................................................................... 143
13.1 Introduction to ZyXEL’s Firewall .................................................................................... 143
13.1.1 What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................. 143
13.1.2 Stateful Inspection Firewall .................................................................................... 143
13.1.3 About the NBG334W Firewall ................................................................................ 143
13.1.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall .......................................... 144
13.2 Triangle Routes ............................................................................................................... 144
13.2.1 Triangle Routes and IP Alias .................................................................................. 144
13.3 General Firewall Screen ............................................................................................... 145
13.4 Services Screen ............................................................................................................. 146
Chapter 14
Content Filtering ................................................................................................................... 149
14.1 Introduction to Content Filtering ...................................................................................... 149
14.2 Restrict Web Features .....................................................................................................149
14.3 Days and Times ............................................................................................................... 149
14.4 Filter Screen .................................................................................................................... 149
14.5 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 151
14.6 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ............................................................... 152
14.6.1 Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking ......................................................... 152
14.6.2 Full Path URL Checking ......................................................................................... 152
14.6.3 File Name URL Checking ....................................................................................... 152
Part IV: Management............................................................................ 153
Chapter 15
Static Route Screens............................................................................................................155
15.1 Static Route Overview .....................................................................................................155
15.2 IP Static Route Screen ....................................................................................................155
15.2.1 Static Route Setup Screen ................................................................................... 156
Chapter 16
Bandwidth Management.......................................................................................................159
16.1 Bandwidth Management Overview ................................................................................. 159
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16.2 Application-based Bandwidth Management .................................................................... 159
16.3 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management .......................................................................... 159
16.4 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management ................................................. 160
16.5 Bandwidth Management Priorities ................................................................................... 160
16.6 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services ................................................................. 161
16.6.1 Services and Port Numbers ................................................................................... 162
16.7 Default Bandwidth Management Classes and Priorities .................................................. 164
16.8 Bandwidth Management General Configuration ............................................................. 165
16.9 Bandwidth Management Advanced Configuration .......................................................... 165
16.9.1 Rule Configuration .............................................................................................. 167
16.10 Bandwidth Management Monitor ................................................................................ 168
Chapter 17
Remote Management............................................................................................................ 169
17.1 Remote Management Overview ...................................................................................... 169
17.1.1 Remote Management Limitations .......................................................................... 169
17.1.2 Remote Management and NAT .............................................................................. 170
17.1.3 System Timeout .................................................................................................... 170
17.2 WWW Screen ............................................................................................................... 170
17.3 Telnet ............................................................................................................................... 171
17.4 Telnet Screen ................................................................................................................... 171
17.5 FTP Screen ..................................................................................................................... 172
17.6 DNS Screen .................................................................................................................. 173
Chapter 18
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP).......................................................................................... 175
18.1 Introducing Universal Plug and Play ............................................................................... 175
18.1.1 How do I know if I'm using UPnP? ......................................................................... 175
18.1.2 NAT Traversal ........................................................................................................ 175
18.1.3 Cautions with UPnP ............................................................................................... 175
18.2 UPnP and ZyXEL ............................................................................................................176
18.3 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................... 176
18.4 Installing UPnP in Windows Example .............................................................................. 177
Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 187
Chapter 19
System ................................................................................................................................... 189
19.1 System Overview ............................................................................................................. 189
19.2 System General Screen ................................................................................................. 189
19.3 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................ 190
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Chapter 20
Logs .......................................................................................................................................193
20.1 View Log ......................................................................................................................... 193
20.2 Log Settings ..................................................................................................................... 194
20.3 Log Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 197
Chapter 21
Tools.......................................................................................................................................207
21.1 Firmware Upload Screen ................................................................................................. 207
21.2 Configuration Screen ....................................................................................................... 208
21.2.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................. 209
21.2.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................ 209
21.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................ 210
21.3 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................. 210
Chapter 22
Configuration Mode..............................................................................................................213
Chapter 23
Sys Op Mode ......................................................................................................................... 215
23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 215
23.1.1 Router .................................................................................................................... 215
23.1.2 AP .......................................................................................................................... 215
23.2 Selecting System Operation Mode .................................................................................. 216
Chapter 24
Language............................................................................................................................... 219
24.1 Language Screen ............................................................................................................ 219
Chapter 25
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 221
25.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................... 221
25.2 NBG334W Access and Login .......................................................................................... 222
25.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 224
25.4 Resetting the NBG334W to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................. 225
25.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 225
25.6 Advanced Features .........................................................................................................226
Part VI: Appendices and Index ........................................................... 227
Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions ....................................229
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Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ......................................235
Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting ........................................................................... 241
Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ...........................................................249
25.6.1 Verifying Settings ................................................................................................... 264
Appendix E Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................265
25.6.2 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ......................................................................... 274
25.6.3 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................................... 274
Appendix F Services ............................................................................................................ 277
Appendix G Legal Information ..............................................................................................281
Appendix H Customer Support............................................................................................. 285
Index....................................................................................................................................... 291
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1 Wireless Internet Access in AP Mode ..................................................................................... 31
Figure 2 Secure Wireless Internet Access in Router Mode ................................................................... 32
Figure 3 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4 Change Password Screen ........................................................................................................ 36
Figure 5 Web Configurator Status Screen ............................................................................................. 38
Figure 6 Any IP Table ............................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 7 Summary: BW MGMT Monitor ................................................................................................. 43
Figure 8 Summary: DHCP Table ............................................................................................................ 44
Figure 9 Summary: Packet Statistics ..................................................................................................... 44
Figure 10 Summary: Wireless Association List ...................................................................................... 45
Figure 11 Select Wizard or Advanced Mode .......................................................................................... 47
Figure 12 Select a Language ................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 13 Welcome to the Connection Wizard ....................................................................................... 48
Figure 14 Wizard Step 1: System Information ........................................................................................ 49
Figure 15 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN ................................................................................................. 50
Figure 16 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security ..................................................................................... 51
Figure 17 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ................................................... 52
Figure 18 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters. ............................................................................................. 53
Figure 19 Wizard Step 3: Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 20 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ........................................................................................ 54
Figure 21 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection .......................................................................................... 55
Figure 22 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address ............................................................................................. 56
Figure 23 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses ............................................................. 58
Figure 24 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................ 59
Figure 25 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ............................................................................... 60
Figure 26 Connection Wizard Save ....................................................................................................... 61
Figure 27 Connection Wizard Complete ................................................................................................. 61
Figure 28 Wireless Internet Access in AP Mode ................................................................................... 63
Figure 29 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ................................................................................ 64
Figure 30 Status: AP Mode .................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 31 Menu: AP Mode ...................................................................................................................... 66
Figure 32 Network > LAN > IP ............................................................................................................. 68
Figure 33 Example of a Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 73
Figure 34 Roaming Example .................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN > General ...................................................................................... 80
Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security ................................................................... 81
Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP ................................................................... 82
Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................. 83
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List of Figures
Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................... 84
Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter ................................................................................... 86
Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced ....................................................................................87
Figure 42 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS ............................................................................................ 88
Figure 43 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration ....................................... 89
Figure 44 WPS ....................................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 45 WPS Station ........................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 46 Wireless AP Connection to the Internet ................................................................................. 93
Figure 47 Example WPS Process: PBC Method .................................................................................... 95
Figure 48 Example WPS Process: PIN Method ..................................................................................... 96
Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN > General ....................................................................................... 97
Figure 50 Status: AP Mode ..................................................................................................................... 98
Figure 51 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t ........................................................... 99
Figure 52 Security Settings ................................................................................................................... 99
Figure 53 Confirm Save .......................................................................................................................... 99
Figure 54 Link Status ........................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 55 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation ......................................... 102
Figure 56 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation ........................................... 104
Figure 57 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation ............................................. 107
Figure 58 Network > WAN > Advanced ............................................................................................... 109
Figure 59 Any IP Example .....................................................................................................................113
Figure 60 Network > LAN > IP ..............................................................................................................114
Figure 61 Network > LAN > IP Alias .....................................................................................................115
Figure 62 Network > LAN > Advanced ...............................................................................................115
Figure 63 Guest Wireless LAN Network ................................................................................................117
Figure 64 Network > Guest WLAN > General ......................................................................................118
Figure 65 Network > Guest WLAN > MAC Filter ...................................................................................119
Figure 66 Network > Guest WLAN > IP ................................................................................................ 120
Figure 67 Example: Bandwidth for Different Networks ......................................................................... 120
Figure 68 Network > Guest WLAN > Bandwidth .................................................................................. 121
Figure 69 Network > DHCP Server > General .................................................................................. 123
Figure 70 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced ................................................................................. 125
Figure 71 Network > DHCP Server > Client List ...............................................................................127
Figure 72 Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example ................................................................................ 130
Figure 73 Network > NAT > General ................................................................................................... 130
Figure 74 Network > NAT > Application .............................................................................................. 132
Figure 75 Game List Example .............................................................................................................. 134
Figure 76 Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example .......................................................................... 135
Figure 77 Network > NAT > Advanced ................................................................................................ 136
Figure 78 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................... 140
Figure 79 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem ............................................................ 145
Figure 80 Security > Firewall > General l ............................................................................................. 145
Figure 81 Security > Firewall > Services ............................................................................................. 146
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Figure 82 Security > Content Filter > Filter .......................................................................................... 150
Figure 83 Security > Content Filter > Schedule .................................................................................... 151
Figure 84 Example of Static Routing Topology ..................................................................................... 155
Figure 85 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ..................................................................... 156
Figure 86 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ..................................... 157
Figure 87 Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ................................................................ 160
Figure 88 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General .................................................................... 165
Figure 89 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced .................................................................. 166
Figure 90 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration 167
Figure 91 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Monitor ...................................................................... 168
Figure 92 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW ............................................................................ 170
Figure 93 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network ........................................................................... 171
Figure 94 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet ............................................................................. 171
Figure 95 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP ................................................................................ 172
Figure 96 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ............................................................................... 173
Figure 97 Management > UPnP > General .........................................................................................176
Figure 98 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication .................................................. 177
Figure 99 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication: Components ............................ 178
Figure 100 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 178
Figure 101 Windows Optional Networking Components Wizard .......................................................... 179
Figure 102 Networking Services ........................................................................................................... 179
Figure 103 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 180
Figure 104 Internet Connection Properties .......................................................................................... 181
Figure 105 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings ........................................................... 182
Figure 106 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add .................................................. 182
Figure 107 System Tray Icon ................................................................................................................ 183
Figure 108 Internet Connection Status ................................................................................................. 183
Figure 109 Network Connections ......................................................................................................... 184
Figure 110 Network Connections: My Network Places ......................................................................... 185
Figure 111 Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example ....................................... 185
Figure 112 Maintenance > System > General .....................................................................................189
Figure 113 Maintenance > System > Time Setting .............................................................................. 190
Figure 114 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ....................................................................................... 193
Figure 115 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ..................................................................................195
Figure 116 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware ...................................................................................... 207
Figure 117 Upload Warning .................................................................................................................. 208
Figure 118 Network Temporarily Disconnected ....................................................................................208
Figure 119 Upload Error Message ........................................................................................................ 208
Figure 120 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration ................................................................................209
Figure 121 Configuration Restore Successful ...................................................................................... 210
Figure 122 Temporarily Disconnected .................................................................................................. 210
Figure 123 Configuration Restore Error ............................................................................................... 210
Figure 124 Maintenance > Tools > Restart ...........................................................................................211
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Figure 125 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................ 213
Figure 126 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode .................................................................... 215
Figure 127 IP Address in AP Mode ...................................................................................................... 216
Figure 128 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ........................................................................... 216
Figure 129 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: Router ............................................................... 216
Figure 130 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: AP ..................................................................... 217
Figure 131 Language ........................................................................................................................... 219
Figure 132 Wall-mounting Example ...................................................................................................... 233
Figure 133 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw .......................................................................................233
Figure 134 Pop-up Blocker ................................................................................................................... 235
Figure 135 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 236
Figure 136 Internet Options: Privacy .................................................................................................... 237
Figure 137 Pop-up Blocker Settings ..................................................................................................... 237
Figure 138 Internet Options: Security ................................................................................................... 238
Figure 139 Security Settings - Java Scripting ....................................................................................... 239
Figure 140 Security Settings - Java ...................................................................................................... 239
Figure 141 Java (Sun) .......................................................................................................................... 240
Figure 142 Network Number and Host ID ............................................................................................ 242
Figure 143 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ............................................................................ 244
Figure 144 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ............................................................................... 245
Figure 145 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration ...................................................................... 250
Figure 146 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .......................................................... 251
Figure 147 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .............................................. 252
Figure 148 Windows XP: Start Menu .................................................................................................... 253
Figure 149 Windows XP: Control Panel ............................................................................................... 253
Figure 150 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ......................................... 254
Figure 151 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ............................................................... 254
Figure 152 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 255
Figure 153 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................... 256
Figure 154 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .......................................................... 257
Figure 155 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu .......................................................................................... 258
Figure 156 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ................................................................................................. 258
Figure 157 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ............................................................................................ 259
Figure 158 Macintosh OS X: Network .................................................................................................. 260
Figure 159 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices ......................................................... 261
Figure 160 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General ................................................................... 262
Figure 161 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ............................................................... 262
Figure 162 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ......................................................... 263
Figure 163 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................ 263
Figure 164 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................... 263
Figure 165 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ........................................................................ 264
Figure 166 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card .................................................................................. 264
Figure 167 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................ 264
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Figure 168 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ......................................................... 265
Figure 169 Basic Service Set ............................................................................................................... 266
Figure 170 Infrastructure WLAN ........................................................................................................... 267
Figure 171 RTS/CTS ........................................................................................................................... 268
Figure 172 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ............................................................................................... 274
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Table 1 Features Available in Router Mode vs. AP Mode ..................................................................... 32
Table 2 Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 33
Table 3 Status Screen Icon Key ............................................................................................................. 38
Table 4 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 39
Table 5 Screens Summary .................................................................................................................... 41
Table 6 Summary: DHCP Table ............................................................................................................. 44
Table 7 Summary: Packet Statistics ...................................................................................................... 45
Table 8 Summary: Wireless Association List ......................................................................................... 46
Table 9 Wizard Step 1: System Information ........................................................................................... 49
Table 10 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN .................................................................................................. 50
Table 11 Wizard Step 2: Basic (WEP) Security ..................................................................................... 51
Table 12 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ................................................... 52
Table 13 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters .............................................................................................. 53
Table 14 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection ......................................................................................... 54
Table 15 Wizard Step 3: PPTP Connection ........................................................................................... 55
Table 16 Wizard Step 3: Your IP Address .............................................................................................. 56
Table 17 Private IP Address Ranges ..................................................................................................... 56
Table 18 Wizard Step 3: WAN IP and DNS Server Addresses .............................................................. 58
Table 19 Example of Network Properties for LAN Servers with Fixed IP Addresses ............................ 59
Table 20 Wizard Step 3: WAN MAC Address ........................................................................................ 59
Table 21 Wizard Step 4: Bandwidth Management ................................................................................. 60
Table 22 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 65
Table 23 Screens Summary .................................................................................................................. 66
Table 24 Network > LAN > IP ............................................................................................................... 68
Table 25 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication ............................................................. 76
Table 26 WMM QoS Priorities ............................................................................................................... 79
Table 27 Network > Wireless LAN > General ........................................................................................ 80
Table 28 Wireless No Security ............................................................................................................... 81
Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP .................................................................... 82
Table 30 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................. 83
Table 31 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................... 85
Table 32 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter .................................................................................... 86
Table 33 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced ..................................................................................... 87
Table 34 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS .............................................................................................. 88
Table 35 WPS ........................................................................................................................................ 91
Table 36 WPS Station ............................................................................................................................ 92
Table 37 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................... 103
Table 38 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................ 105
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Table 39 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation .............................................. 108
Table 40 WAN > Advanced ...................................................................................................................110
Table 41 Network > LAN > IP ...............................................................................................................114
Table 42 Network > LAN > IP Alias ......................................................................................................115
Table 43 Network > LAN > Advanced ...................................................................................................116
Table 44 Network > Guest WLAN > General ........................................................................................118
Table 45 Network > Guest WLAN > MAC Filter ....................................................................................119
Table 46 Network > Guest WLAN > IP ................................................................................................ 120
Table 47 Network > Guest WLAN > Bandwidth ................................................................................... 121
Table 48 Network > DHCP Server > General ......................................................................................124
Table 49 Network > DHCP Server > Advanced ................................................................................... 125
Table 50 Network > DHCP Server > Client List ................................................................................... 127
Table 51 Network > NAT > General ..................................................................................................... 131
Table 52 NAT Application .................................................................................................................... 132
Table 53 Network > NAT > Advanced .................................................................................................. 136
Table 54 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................... 140
Table 55 Security > Firewall > General ................................................................................................ 146
Table 56 Security > Firewall > Services ............................................................................................... 147
Table 57 Security > Content Filter > Filter ........................................................................................... 150
Table 58 Security > Content Filter > Schedule .................................................................................... 151
Table 59 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route ...................................................................... 156
Table 60 Management > Static Route > IP Static Route: Static Route Setup ...................................... 157
Table 61 Application and Subnet-based Bandwidth Management Example ....................................... 160
Table 62 Bandwidth Management Priorities ........................................................................................ 160
Table 63 Media Bandwidth Management Setup: Services .................................................................. 161
Table 64 Commonly Used Services ..................................................................................................... 163
Table 65 Bandwidth Management Priority with Default Classes ......................................................... 164
Table 66 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > General ....................................................................... 165
Table 67 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced .................................................................... 166
Table 68 Management > Bandwidth MGMT > Advanced: User-defined Service Rule Configuration . 167
Table 69 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW .............................................................................. 170
Table 70 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet ............................................................................... 172
Table 71 Management > Remote MGMT > FTP ................................................................................. 172
Table 72 Management > Remote MGMT > DNS ................................................................................. 173
Table 73 Management > UPnP > General ........................................................................................... 176
Table 74 Maintenance > System > General ........................................................................................ 189
Table 75 Maintenance > System > Time Setting ................................................................................. 191
Table 76 Maintenance > Logs > View Log ........................................................................................... 194
Table 77 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings ..................................................................................... 195
Table 78 System Maintenance Logs .................................................................................................... 197
Table 79 System Error Logs ................................................................................................................ 198
Table 80 Access Control Logs ............................................................................................................. 198
Table 81 TCP Reset Logs .................................................................................................................... 198
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Table 82 Packet Filter Logs ................................................................................................................. 199
Table 83 ICMP Logs ............................................................................................................................ 199
Table 84 CDR Logs ............................................................................................................................. 200
Table 85 PPP Logs .............................................................................................................................. 200
Table 86 UPnP Logs ............................................................................................................................ 200
Table 87 Content Filtering Logs ........................................................................................................... 200
Table 88 Attack Logs ........................................................................................................................... 201
Table 89 PKI Logs ............................................................................................................................... 202
Table 90 802.1X Logs .......................................................................................................................... 203
Table 91 ACL Setting Notes ................................................................................................................ 204
Table 92 ICMP Notes ........................................................................................................................... 204
Table 93 Syslog Logs .......................................................................................................................... 205
Table 94 RFC-2408 ISAKMP Payload Types ...................................................................................... 205
Table 95 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware .......................................................................................... 207
Table 96 Maintenance Restore Configuration ..................................................................................... 209
Table 97 Maintenance > Config Mode > General ............................................................................... 213
Table 98 Advanced Configuration Options ......................................................................................... 214
Table 99 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General ............................................................................. 217
Table 100 Hardware Features ............................................................................................................. 229
Table 101 Firmware Features .............................................................................................................. 229
Table 102 Feature Specifications ......................................................................................................... 231
Table 103 Standards Supported .......................................................................................................... 231
Table 104 Subnet Mask - Identifying Network Number ....................................................................... 242
Table 105 Subnet Masks ..................................................................................................................... 243
Table 106 Maximum Host Numbers .................................................................................................... 243
Table 107 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ....................................................................................... 243
Table 108 Subnet 1 .............................................................................................................................. 245
Table 109 Subnet 2 .............................................................................................................................. 246
Table 110 Subnet 3 .............................................................................................................................. 246
Table 111 Subnet 4 .............................................................................................................................. 246
Table 112 Eight Subnets ...................................................................................................................... 246
Table 113 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 247
Table 114 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................ 247
Table 115 IEEE 802.11g ...................................................................................................................... 269
Table 116 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types .......................................................................... 272
Table 117 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ..................................................................................... 275
Table 118 Examples of Services .......................................................................................................... 277
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PART I
Introduction
Getting to Know Your NBG334W (31)
Introducing the Web Configurator (35)
Connection Wizard (47)
AP Mode (63)
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