NBG6616
Quick Start Guide
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NBG6616
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC1200 HD Media Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 06/2014
Copyright © 2014 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
http://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
Password 1234
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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6616 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................11
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................12
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................17
Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................20
NBG6616 Modes .....................................................................................................................................30
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................31
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................42
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................49
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................56
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................68
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................69
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................74
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................84
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................107
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................ 111
NAT ....................................................................................................................................................... 116
DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................126
Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................128
Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................131
Content Filtering ....................................................................................................................................136
Parental Control ....................................................................................................................................138
IPv6 Firewall ..........................................................................................................................................144
Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................147
Remote Management ............................................................................................................................154
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................158
USB Media Sharing ...............................................................................................................................164
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................174
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................184
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 11
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................12
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................12
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................12
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6616 ........................................................................................................12
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6616 .........................................................................................13
1.5 Resetting the NBG6616 ....................................................................................................................13
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................13
1.6 The WPS Button ...............................................................................................................................13
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................14
1.8 Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................17
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3
Connection Wizard.............................................................................................................................20
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................20
3.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE ............................................................................................................22
3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................24
3.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................25
3.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................26
3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................26
3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK .................................................................................................27
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Chapter 4
NBG6616 Modes .................................................................................................................................30
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................30
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................30
4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................30
Chapter 5
Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................31
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................31
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................32
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................32
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................32
5.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................33
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................34
5.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................35
5.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................35
5.6.3 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................36
5.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................37
5.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................38
5.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................38
5.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................39
5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................40
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................42
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................42
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................42
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................45
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................49
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................49
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................49
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................49
7.3.1 Setting your NBG6616 to AP Mode .........................................................................................50
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................50
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................51
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................51
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................53
7.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................53
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................56
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8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................56
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................56
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................56
8.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................57
8.3 Connect to Wireless Networks without WPS ....................................................................................58
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................60
8.4 Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6616 .............................................................................................62
8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ......................................................................63
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................68
Chapter 9
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................69
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................69
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................69
9.3 The Log Screen .................................................................................................................................69
9.3.1 View Log ..................................................................................................................................69
9.4 DHCP Table ...................................................................................................................................70
9.5 Packet Statistics .............................................................................................................................71
9.6 WLAN Station Status .....................................................................................................................72
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................74
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................74
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................74
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................74
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................75
10.4 Internet Connection .........................................................................................................................76
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................76
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................79
10.5 Advanced WAN Screen ..................................................................................................................82
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................84
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................84
11.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................85
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................85
11.2 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................89
11.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................91
11.3.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................91
11.3.2 WEP Encryption .....................................................................................................................92
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11.3.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................94
11.3.4 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................................................................95
11.4 More AP Screen ..............................................................................................................................97
11.4.1 More AP Edit ..........................................................................................................................98
11.5 MAC Filter Screen ........................................................................................................................100
11.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ...................................................................................................102
11.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ...................................................................................................102
11.8 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................103
11.9 WPS Station Screen ......................................................................................................................105
11.10 Scheduling Screen ......................................................................................................................105
Chapter 12
LAN .................................................................................................................................................... 107
12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................107
12.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................107
12.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................107
12.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................108
12.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................108
12.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................108
12.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................108
12.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................109
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ........................................................................................................................... 110
Chapter 13
DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................111
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 111
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 111
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 111
13.2 DHCP Server General Screen ...................................................................................................... 111
13.3 DHCP Server Advanced Screen ................................................................................................ 112
13.4 DHCP Client List Screen ............................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 14
NAT.....................................................................................................................................................116
14.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 116
14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................116
14.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 117
14.2 General .........................................................................................................................................118
14.3 Port Forwarding Screen ...............................................................................................................119
14.3.1 Port Forwarding Edit Screen ..............................................................................................121
14.4 Port Trigger Screen .......................................................................................................................122
14.5 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................123
14.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ..............................................................123
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14.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example ............................................................................................123
14.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................124
14.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................124
14.5.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................125
Chapter 15
DDNS..................................................................................................................................................126
15.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................126
15.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................126
15.2 General .......................................................................................................................................126
Chapter 16
Static Route.......................................................................................................................................128
16.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................128
16.2 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................128
16.2.1 Add/Edit Static Route ..........................................................................................................129
Chapter 17
Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................131
17.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................131
17.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................131
17.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................131
17.2 General Screen ............................................................................................................................133
17.3 Services Screen ............................................................................................................................133
Chapter 18
Content Filtering...............................................................................................................................136
18.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................136
18.2 Content Filter .................................................................................................................................136
Chapter 19
Parental Control................................................................................................................................138
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................138
19.1.1 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................138
19.2 Parental Control Screen ................................................................................................................138
19.2.1 Add/Edit a Parental Control Rule .........................................................................................139
19.2.2 Add/Edit a Service ...............................................................................................................141
19.3 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................142
19.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ...................................................................142
Chapter 20
IPv6 Firewall......................................................................................................................................144
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................144
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20.2 IPv6 Firewall Screen ....................................................................................................................144
Chapter 21
Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................147
21.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................147
21.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................147
21.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................148
21.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................148
21.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................148
21.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration ...........................................................150
21.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................151
21.5.3 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................153
Chapter 22
Remote Management........................................................................................................................154
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................154
22.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter .................................................................................................154
22.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................154
22.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................155
22.3.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................155
22.4 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................155
22.5 Telnet Screen .............................................................................................................................156
22.6 Wake On LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................156
Chapter 23
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)......................................................................................................158
23.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................158
23.2 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................158
23.2.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................158
23.2.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................158
23.3 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................159
23.4 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................159
23.4.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................159
23.4.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................161
Chapter 24
USB Media Sharing...........................................................................................................................164
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................164
24.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................165
24.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................165
24.4 Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................................166
24.5 DLNA Screen ................................................................................................................................167
24.6 SAMBA Screen .............................................................................................................................167
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24.7 FTP Screen ...................................................................................................................................169
24.8 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ........................................................170
24.8.1 Use Windows Explorer to Share Files .................................................................................170
24.8.2 Use FTP to Share Files .......................................................................................................172
Chapter 25
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................174
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................174
25.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................174
25.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................174
25.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................175
25.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................176
25.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................177
25.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................179
25.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................180
25.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................180
25.10 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................181
25.11 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................182
Chapter 26
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................184
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................184
26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................184
26.3 NBG6616 Access and Login .........................................................................................................185
26.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................186
26.5 Resetting the NBG6616 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................188
26.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................188
26.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................190
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................191
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................200
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................ 228
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................231
Appendix E Customer Support ........................................................................................................236
Index ..................................................................................................................................................242
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PART I
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6616.
The NBG6616 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing
easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac compatible devices. The NBG6616 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the
same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There are two USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of your NBG6616. You can connect USB (version 2.0
or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG6616
automatically detects the USB devices.
Note: For the USB function, it is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB
storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices.
Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the NBG6616.
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6616:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6616 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6616 to access network resources. You can
use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-
compatible device.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6616
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6616.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a wireless network with your NBG6616.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6616 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6616
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6616 more secure and to manage the NBG6616
more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier
working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you
forget your password, you will have to reset the NBG6616 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6616.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6616
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need
to use the RESET button at the back of the NBG6616 to reload the factory-default configuration
file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password
will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the RESET button for one to four seconds to restart/reboot the NBG6616.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6616 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6616 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device
to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the NBG6616 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
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1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2 Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the NBG6616.
Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6616 and in another wireless device within two
minutes of each other.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 56.
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1 Front panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power Green On The NBG6616 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking The NBG6616 is in the process of starting up or default
restoring.
Off The NBG6616 is not receiving power.
Power
LAN 1-4
WAN
2.4G WLAN
USB 1/2
WPS
5G WLAN
WPS Button
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1.8 W all Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the
full depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way
in - leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm.
If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert the
screws all the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG6616 with the
connection cables.
WAN Green On The NBG6616’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG6616 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG6616’s LAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG6616 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
2.4G/5G WLAN Green On The NBG6616 is ready and the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless LAN is on,
but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG6616 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
WPS Green On WPS is enabled.
Blinking The NBG6616 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
client.
Off WPS is disabled.
USB 1/2 Green On The NBG6616 has a USB device installed.
Blinking The NBG6616 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers
through an installed USB device.
Off There is no USB device connected to the NBG6616.
Table 1 Front panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 13 cm
M4 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two
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5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG6616 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG6616 on the
screws.
Figure 2 Wall Mounting Example
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CHAPTER 2
Introducing the Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6616 Web Configurator and provides an overview of
its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the NBG6616 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions,
Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later versions or Google Chrome 26.0 and later
versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 26 on page 184) to see how to make sure these
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6616 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6616 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6616 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.
If the NBG6616 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 30 for
more information about the modes of the NBG6616.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
2.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be
redirected to the Wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 20 for the Connection Wizard
screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
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Figure 3 Login screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
2.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
Figure 4 Change Password Screen
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator.
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.
This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in
Section 2.2.2.1 on page 19.
This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in
Section 25.5 on page 176. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
25 on page 174 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6616 if this happens.
2.2.2.1 Weather Edit
You can change the temperature unit and select the location for which you want to know the
weather.
Click the icon to change the Weather display.
Figure 5 Change Weather
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6616.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
Table 5 Change Weather
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Change Unit Choose which temperature unit you want the NBG6616 to display.
Change Location Select the location for which you want to know the weather. If the city you want is not
listed, choose one that is closest to it.
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the date and time display.
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CHAPTER 3
Connection Wizard
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer
to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that
information.
3.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"
(default) as the password and click Login.
Note: The Wizard appears when the NBG6616 is accessed for the first time or when you
reset the NBG6616 to its default factory settings.
The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet.
Figure 6 Welcome
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3.3 Connect to Internet
The NBG6616 offers two Internet connection types. They are IPoE or PPPoE. The wizard attempts
to detect which WAN connection type you are using.
Figure 7 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box.
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
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Figure 8 Internet Connection Type
Your NBG6616 detects the following Internet Connection type.
3.3.1 Connection Type: IPoE
Choose IPoE as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
Click Next.
Table 6 Internet Connection Type
CONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTION
IPoE Select the IPoE (IP over Ethernet) option when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet.
PPPoE
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up
connection.
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Figure 9 Internet Connection Type: IPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next, you might have selected the wrong
Internet Connection type. Click Back, make sure your Internet connection is
working and select the right Connection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure
of your Internet Connection type.
Table 7 Internet Connection Type: IPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet Connection Type Select the IPoE option.
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Static IP Address Select this radio button if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet
connection.
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server
information (and the NBG6616's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays
the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS
server's IP address in the field to the right.
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure
a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
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3.3.2 Connection Type: PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF
(Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with
a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data
networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services,
a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create
and offer new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it
requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG6616 (rather than individual computers), the computers
on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6616 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
Figure 10
Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet
Connection Type
Select the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.
Get automatically
from ISP
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Use Fixed IP
Address
Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG6616 a fixed, unique IP
address.
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The NBG6616 connects to the Internet.
Figure 11 Connecting to the Internet
Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it proceeds to the next step. If
you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure you have
entered the correct information provided by your ISP.
3.4 Router Password
Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to
confirm. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Security screen.
PPP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPP Password Type the password associated with the user name above.
My WAN IP Address Type the name of your service provider.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
Table 8 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 12 Router Password
3.5 Wireless Security
Configure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG6616 in the
following screen. The fields that show up depend on the kind of security you select.
3.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security
Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access
your wireless network.
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Figure 13 Wireless Security: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK
Choose WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless Security screen to set up a password for your wireless
network.
Table 9 Wireless Security: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the NBG6616, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID
in order to access the network.
Security Mode Select a security level from the drop-down list box.
Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.
Choose No Security to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any
wireless security on your NBG6616, your network is accessible to any wireless networking
device that is within range.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
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Figure 14 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the
NBG6616’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6616 off, wait for
a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web
configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the
User’s Guide for more suggestions.
Table 10 Wireless Security: WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the NBG6616, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID
in order to access the network.
Security Mode Select a security level from the drop-down list box.
Note: The setting here applies to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios.
Choose WPA2-PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this option only if your
wireless clients support WPA2-PSK.
Wireless
password
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Verify Password Retype the password to confirm.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
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Figure 15 Congratulations
You can also click GO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your NBG6616.
You have successfully set up your NBG6616 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your NBG6616 and access the Internet.
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CHAPTER 4
NBG6616 Modes
4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6616. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing NBG6616 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6616, or simply how the NBG6616 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 31 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG6616.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 2 on page
17 through Chapter 25 on page 182 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6616, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6616. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 42 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG6616 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 51 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6616, refer to Chapter
25 on page 182.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6616 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6616 can be interrupted.
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