Zyxel NBG6818 User's Guide
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User’s Guide
ARMOR G1
AC2600 Multi-Gigabit Security WiFi Router
Model: NBG6818
LAN IP Address
Standard (Router)
Mode
Bridge Mode http://DHCP-assigned IP
Password None required for first login
http://zyxelwifi.com
OR
http://zyxelwifi.net
OR
http://192.168.123.1
OR
http://192.168.123.2
Version 1.00 Edition 4, 5/2022
Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
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 NBG6818 and access the Web Configurator wizards.
It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NBG6818
.
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Settings >
Internet > Internet Connection means you first click Settings in the navigation panel, then the Internet
sub menu and finally the Internet Connection tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG6818 icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
NBG6818 Wireless Device Laptop Computer
Switch Firewall Server
Internet Desktop Computer Smartphone
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ......................................................................................................................................10
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Wizard .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 35
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 49
Standard Mode .................................................................................................................................... 56
Bridge Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................62
Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 63
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................................ 107
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 117
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 127
System .................................................................................................................................................. 134
Troubleshooting and Appendices .................................................................................................144
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 145
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions .................................................................. ....................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide.......................................................................................... 10
Chapter 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................11
1.1 NBG6818 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.2 Applications for the NBG6818 ....................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Operating Modes for the NBG6818 .............................................................................................. 17
1.3.1 Standard (Router) Mode ...................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 Bridge Mode .......................................................................................................................... 18
1.4 Ways to Manage the NBG6818 .................................................................................................... 18
1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6818 ................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2
Hardware............................................................................................................................................20
2.1 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Front Panel LED ............................................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Mounting ......................................................................................................................................... 21
2.3.1 Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 22
2.3.2 Desk Placement .................................................................................................................... 23
2.4 Resetting the NBG6818 .................................................................................................................. 23
2.4.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 23
2.5 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3
Wizard .................................................................................................................................................25
3.1 Wizard Overview ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.2 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 4
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................35
4.1 Tutorials Overview ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Run a Speed Test ............................................................................................................................ 35
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4.3 Configure the Main WiFi Network ................................................................................................. 36
4.4 Configure the Guest WiFi Network ............................................................................................... 38
4.5 Create or Edit a WiFi Schedule Profile .......................................................................................... 39
4.6 Add a Client Device to the Profile ............................................................................................... 40
4.7 Pause or Resume the Internet Access Using a Profile ................................................................ 41
4.8 Turn on or off the NBG6818’s LED (Light) ...................................................................................... 42
4.9 Change Your NBG6818 Operating Mode ................................................................................... 42
4.10 Configure a Port Forwarding Rule .............................................................................................. 43
4.11 Configure NBG6818 as an OpenVPN Server ............................................................................. 45
4.12 Configure NBG6818 as an OpenVPN Client .............................................................................. 47
Chapter 5
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................49
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 49
5.3 Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 51
5.3.1 Standard Mode Navigation Panel ...................................................................................... 52
5.3.2 Bridge Mode Navigation Panel ........................................................................................... 54
Chapter 6
Standard Mode..................................................................................................................................56
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 56
6.2 Standard Mode Status Screen ...................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 7
Bridge Mode......................................... ... .... ............................................ .... ... .... ................................59
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 59
7.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 59
7.3 Setting your NBG6818 to Bridge Mode ........................................................................................59
7.3.1 Accessing the Web Configurator in Bridge Mode ............................................................ 60
7.4 Bridge Mode Status Screen ........................................................................................................... 60
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 62
Chapter 8
Applications .......................................................................................................................................63
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 63
8.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 63
8.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 63
8.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................... 64
8.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................. 64
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8.2.1 Device Screen ....................................................................................................................... 65
8.3 OpenVPN Server/Client ................................................................................................................. 68
8.3.1 OpenVPN Server Screen ...................................................................................................... 68
8.3.2 OpenVPN Account Screen .................................................................................................. 70
8.3.3 OpenVPN Client Screen ....................................................................................................... 71
8.4 USB Application .............................................................................................................................. 73
8.4.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................... 74
8.4.2 FTP Server Screen .................................................................................................................. 76
8.4.3 USB Media Sharing Screen ................................................................................................... 78
8.5 Access Your Shared Files From a Computer ............................................................................... 79
8.5.1 Using File Explorer .................................................................................................................. 79
8.5.2 Using an FTP Program ........................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 9
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................83
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 83
9.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 83
9.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 84
9.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ............................................................................... 84
9.4 Internet Connection Screen .......................................................................................................... 86
9.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ................................................................................................................ 86
9.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................................................................................ 89
9.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................... 92
9.5 NAT & Port Forwarding Screen ...................................................................................................... 94
9.5.1 Add Port Forwarding Rule Screen ....................................................................................... 96
9.6 Passthrough Screen ........................................................................................................................ 98
9.7 Port Trigger Screen ......................................................................................................................... 99
9.7.1 Add Port Trigger Rule Screen .............................................................................................101
9.8 Dynamic DNS Screen ................................................................................................................... 102
9.9 UPnP Screen .................................................................................................................................. 103
9.9.1 Turning on UPnP in Windows 10 Example ........................................................................ 104
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN .....................................................................................................................................107
10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 107
10.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................. 107
10.1.2 What You Should Know ....................................................................................................108
10.2 Main WiFi Screen ........................................................................................................................ 111
10.3 Guest WiFi Screen ....................................................................................................................... 112
10.4 MAC Filter Screen ...................................................................................................................... 113
10.4.1 Add MAC Address Screen ............................................................................................... 114
10.5 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................. 114
10.6 Scheduling Screen ..................................................................................................................... 116
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Chapter 11
LAN....................................................................................................................................................117
11.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 117
11.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 117
11.3 What You Need To Know .......................................................................................................... 118
11.4 LAN IP Screen .............................................................................................................................. 118
11.4.1 Static DHCP Table-Add/Edit Rule Screen ....................................................................... 121
11.4.2 Configure LAN Screen in Bridge Mode .......................................................................... 123
11.5 IPv6 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 12
Security .............................................................................................................................................127
12.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 127
12.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................. 127
12.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 127
12.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ................................................................................................................... 128
12.2.1 IPv4 Firewall-Add Rule Screen ......................................................................................... 130
12.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .................................................................................................................... 131
12.3.1 IPv6 Firewall-Add Rule Screen ......................................................................................... 132
Chapter 13
System...............................................................................................................................................134
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 134
13.2 What You Can Do ...................................................................................................................... 134
13.3 Status Screen ............................................................................................................................... 134
13.4 General Setting Screen .............................................................................................................. 137
13.5 Remote Access Screen .............................................................................................................. 139
13.6 Maintenance Screen ................................................................................................................. 140
13.7 Operating Mode Screen ........................................................................................................... 141
13.8 Logs Screen ................................................................................................................................. 142
Part III: Troubleshooting and Appendices..................................................144
Chapter 14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................145
14.1 Troubleshooting Overview ......................................................................................................... 145
14.2 Power, Hardware connections, and LEDs ............................................................................... 145
14.3 NBG6818 Access and Login ...................................................................................................... 146
14.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 147
14.5 Resetting the NBG6818 to Its Factory Defaults ........................................................................ 148
14.6 WiFi Connections ........................................................................................................................ 148
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14.7 OpenVPN Problems .................................................................................................................... 150
14.8 USB Device Problems ................................................................................................................. 150
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 152
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address................................................................... 157
Appendix C Common Services .....................................................................................................173
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 176
Index.................................................................................................................................................182
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PART I
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1.1 NBG6818 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6818, also called ARMOR G1.
The NBG6818 is able to work on both 2.4G and 5G networks. It supports OpenVPN (server and client),
firewall for IPv4 and IPv6, and multi-gigabit port.
This table summarizes some of the features that are available at the time of writing.
Table 1 Features Supported on the NBG6818
FEATURES NBG6818
Number of 2.5G/1G WAN port 1
Number of 1 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports 4
Number of USB port 1
Rubber feet for desktop placement Yes
Wall-mount Yes
Operating mode Router and Bridge
Mobile app ARMOR
OpenVPN (Server and Client) Yes (router mode)
WiFi network IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Guest WiFi Yes (router mode)
Firewall (IPv4 and IPv6) Yes
NAT and Port Forwarding Yes (router mode)
ALG (Application Layer Gateway) Yes (router mode)
VPN (Virtual Private Network) Pass-through Yes (router mode)
Port Triggering Yes (router mode)
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) Yes (router mode)
Parental Control Yes (router mode)
IPv6 support Yes (router mode)
UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) Yes (router mode)
USB for file sharing (Samba) Yes
USB file sharing using FTP Yes
USB media sharing Yes
Save configuration Yes
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
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1.2 Applications for the NBG6818
The NBG6818 supports the following applications.
Multi-Gigabit
A 10 Gigabit port supports speed of 10 Gbps if the connected device supports 10 Gbps and a Cat 6a
(up to 100 m) or Cat 6 cable (up to 50 m) is used. The speed drops to 1G if these criteria are not met; it
drops to 100 Mbps if a Cat 5 cable is used (up to 100 m).
If a network device such as a 5G network card, gaming computer, server, Network Attached Storage
(NAS) or Access Point (AP) only supports 2.5 Gigabit or 5 Gigabit connectivity, then the maximum speed
potential of these devices is never reached.
In addition, at the time of writing, most existing cabling is Cat 5e or Cat 6, further limiting maximum
speed or distance potential.
Multi-Gigabit (IEEE 802.3bz) solves these problems by additionally supporting 2.5 Gigabit and 5 Gigabit
Ethernet connections over Cat 5e and higher Ethernet cables. Multi-Gigabit ports are also backward
compatible with 100 Mbps and 1 Gigabit ports.
Figure 1 Multi-Gigabit Application
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding
speed.
Table 2 Ethernet Cable Types
CABLE TRANSMISSION SPEED
Category 5 100 Mbps 100 m 100 MHz
Category 5e 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 5 Gbps 100 m 100 MHz
Category 6 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps 50 m 250 MHz
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
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Table 2 Ethernet Cable Types (continued)
CABLE TRANSMISSION SPEED
Category 6a 10 Gbps 100 m 500 MHz
Category 7 10 Gbps 100 m 650 MHz
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
Internet Access
Your NBG6818 provides shared Internet access by connecting an Ethernet cable provided by the ISP
(Internet Service Provider) to the 2.5G/1G port. Connect network devices through the Ethernet ports of
the NBG6818 (or wirelessly) so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
Figure 2 Internet Access Application: Wired Connection
Dual-Band WiFi
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the NBG6818 to access network
resources.
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The NBG6818 is a dual-band gateway that can use both 2.4G and 5G networks at the same time. You
can use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for
time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
Figure 3 Dual-Band Application
You can use WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) to create an instant WiFi network connection with another WPScompatible device.
Guest WiFi
The NBG6818 allows you to set up a guest WiFi network where users can access the Internet through
NBG6818, but not to other networks connected to it.
OpenVPN Server/Client
Your NBG6818 supports OpenVPN. OpenVPN is a VPN protocol which is open source and free of charge.
It can be used to create a virtual private network or to interconnect local networks. It uses OpenSSL
encryption library and SSLv3/TLSv1 protocols. This provides high security and anonymity for all transmitted
data. It also provides faster connection speeds than other VPN protocols.
The following figure illustrates the NBG6818 (ZD) connected to a server network (N) through an Ethernet
switch (S) function as an OpenVPN Server that transmit data to a client device (C) through a secure VPN
channel.
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Figure 4 OpenVPN Server Application
Alternatively, the following figure illustrates the NBG6818 (ZD) function as an OpenVPN Client to allow a
VPN server (R) connected to a server network (N) through an Ethernet switch (S) to transmit data
through a secure VPN channel to a client device connected to the NBG6818 (ZD).
Figure 5 OpenVPN Client Application
IPv6 and IPv6 Firewall
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), is designed to enhance IP address size and features. The increase in
IPv6 address size to 128 bits (from the 32-bit IPv4 address) allows up to 3.4 x 10
NBG6818 can use IPv4/IPv6 dual stack to connect to IPv4 and IPv6 networks, and support IPv6 rapid
deployment (6RD).
Consequently, you can enable and create IPv6 firewall rules to filter IPv6 traffic.
Firewall protects your NBG6818 and network from attacks by hackers on the Internet and control access
to it. The firewall:
• allows traffic that originates from your LAN computers to go to all other networks.
• blocks traffic that originates on other networks from going to the LAN.
The following figure illustrates the firewall action. User A can initiate an IM (Instant Messaging) session
from the LAN to the WAN (1). Return traffic for this session is also allowed (2). However other traffic
initiated from the WAN is blocked (3 and 4).
38
IP addresses. The
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Figure 6 Default Firewall Action
USB File Sharing
Share files on a USB memory stick or hard drive connected to your NBG6818 with users on your network.
The NBG6818 also supports file sharing using FTP (file transfer protocol).
The following figure illustrates the NBG6818’s file server feature. Computers (A) and (B) can access files
on a USB device (C) which is connected to the NBG6818.
Figure 7 File Sharing Overview
USB Media Sharing
The media server feature lets anyone on your network play video, music, and photos from the USB
storage device connected to your NBG6818 without having to copy them to another computer. The
NBG6818 can function as a DLNA-compliant media server, where the NBG6818 streams files to DLNAcompliant media clients like Windows Media Player.
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a group of personal computer and electronics companies
that works to make products compatible in a home network.
The NBG6818 media server enables you to:
• Publish all share folders for everyone to play media files in the USB storage device connected to the
NBG6818.
• Use hardware-based media clients like the DMA-2500 to play the files.
Note: Anyone on your network can play the media files in the published folders. No user
name and password nor other form of security is required.
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Figure 8 Media Server Overview
The figure above illustrates a USB storage device (A) containing media files connected to the NBG6818
(B). A computer (C) with Windows Media Player installed can play the files.
1.3 Operating Modes for the NBG6818
The NBG6818 is available in both Standard (router) mode and bridge mode.
1.3.1 Standard (Router) Mode
The NBG6818 is set to standard (router) mode by default. The NBG6818 is used to connect the local
network to another network (for example, the Internet). In standard mode NBG6818 has two IP
addresses, a LAN IP address and a WAN IP address. It also has more routing features. In the example
scenario below, NBG6818 connects the local network to the Internet through a modem (M).
Figure 9 Standard Mode Example
Auto-IP Change
When the NBG6818 (A) gets a WAN IP address or a DNS server IP address which is in the same subnet as
the LAN IP address 192.168.123.1, Auto-IP Change allows the NBG6818 to change its LAN IP address to
10.0.0.1 automatically. If the NBG6818’s original LAN IP address is 10.0.0.1 and the WAN IP address is in
the same subnet, such as 10.0.0.3, the NBG6818 switches to use 192.168.123.1 as its LAN IP address.
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Figure 10 Auto-IP Change Example
Auto-IP Change only works under the following conditions:
• The NBG6818 must be in standard (router) mode for Auto-IP Change to become active.
• The NBG6818 is set to receive a dynamic WAN IP address.
1.3.2 Bridge Mode
Use your NBG6818 as a bridge if you already have a router or gateway on your network. In this mode
your NBG6818 bridges a wired network (LAN) and WiFi in the same subnet. In bridge mode, NBG6818 has
one IP address and NBG6818 interfaces are bridged together in the same network. In the example
scenario below, NBG6818 connects the local network to the Internet through a router (R).
Figure 11 Bridge Mode Example
1.4 Ways to Manage the NBG6818
Use the following method to manage the NBG6818.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6818 using a
(supported) web browser.
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• [Company Name] ARMOR mobile app. This is the app you can use to manage the NBG6818 on your
cellphone. To install the app, scan the QR code on the QSG.
1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6818
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6818 more secure and to manage the NBG6818 more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that is 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.
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This chapter describes the front panel LED and rear panel of the NBG6818 and shows you how to mount
the NBG6818 on the desk or wall.
2.1 Rear Panel
The following figure show the rear panel of the NBG6818. The rear panel contains:
Figure 12 Rear Panel Ports
CHAPTER 2
Hardware
The following table describes the items on the rear panel.
Table 3 Rear Panel Ports
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Power Connect the power adapter to start the NBG6818.
USB The USB port is used for file-sharing and media server.
2.5G/1G Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet WAN port for Internet access.
LAN1 – LAN4 Connect computers or other Ethernet devices to Ethernet ports for Internet access.
Reset Press the button for longer than 8 seconds to return the NBG6818 to the factory defaults.
2.2 Front Panel LED
After you connect the power to the NBG6818, view the LEDs to ensure proper functioning of the
NBG6818 and as an aid to troubleshooting.
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Figure 13 Front Panel LED
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The following table describes the front panel LED.
Table 4 Front Panel LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
White On The NBG6818 is receiving power.
Blinking The NBG6818 is booting.
Dark Blue On Bluetooth is ready.
Blinking Bluetooth linking is in process.
Amber Blinking (Slow) The NBG6818 is upgrading firmware.
Blinking (Fast) The NBG6818 is resetting.
Purple Blinking WPS is in process.
Purple
and Dark
Blue
Red On The NBG6818 detects an error while self-testing, or there is a device
Blinking The NBG6818 is receiving power and ready for use.
2.3 Mounting
The NBG6818 can be mounted on the wall or placed on the desk.
malfunction.
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2.3.1 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting the NBG6818 on a concrete or brick wall.
Table 5 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 10.50 cm
M4 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two
Note: See The WiFi connection is slow or intermittent. when selecting the mounting location.
Figure 14 Screw Specifications
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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 NBG6818 with the connection
cables.
5 Remove the rubber feet.
6 Align the holes on the back of the NBG6818 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG6818 on the
screws.
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Figure 15 Wall Mounting- Rubber Feet
2.3.2 Desk Placement
Place the side of the NBG6818 with the attached rubber feet carefully on the desk. These rubber feet
help protect the NBG6818 from shock or vibration and ensure space between the desk and NBG6818.
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Cautions:
•Ensure enough clearance around the NBG6818 to allow air circulation for cooling.
•Do NOT remove the rubber feet except when wall mounting as it provides space for air circulation.
2.4 Resetting the NBG6818
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, insert a thin
object into the Reset hole on the side of the NBG6818 to reload the factory-default configuration file.
This means that you will lose all settings that you had previously saved.
2.4.1 How to Use the RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Locate the Reset hole.
3 Insert a thin object into the Reset hole for longer than eight seconds to reset the NBG6818 back to its
factory-default configuration (for example, default Standard (Router) operation mode and login IP
address of 192.168.123.1, WiFi SSID and password).
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Figure 16 Rear Hole
2.5 The WPS Button
Your NBG6818 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure WiFi
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a WiFi 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).
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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 in the Web Configurator of the NBG6818 to activate WPS in order to quickly
set up a WiFi network with strong security.
1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2 Open the Web Configurator.
3 Click Settings > WiFi > WPS, and the press the WPS button.
4 Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device within range of the NBG6818. See the User’s
Guide of the other device for details.
Note: You must activate WPS on the NBG6818 and on another WiFi device within two minutes
of each other.
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3.1 Wizard Overview
The wizard appears automatically when the NBG6818 is accessed for the first time or when you reset the
NBG6818 to its default factory settings. The wizard helps you set up the following:
• 2.4G/5G WiFi name and WiFi password
• Automatically check and update your NBG6818 firmware
• Create a myZyxelCloud account to log into the NBG6818
• Authorize the NBG6818 to access your myZyxelCloud account
• Create a local password as an alternative for logging into the NBG6818.
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
• Go through NBG6818 (ARMOR G1) wizard steps
• Configure basic settings for your WiFi
• Create a myZyxel Cloud account.
CHAPTER 3
Wizard
3.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and enter "http://zyxelwifi.com" or "http://zyxelwifi.net" as the website
address.
Note: The wizard appears automatically when the NBG6818 is accessed for the first time or
when you reset the NBG6818 to its default factory settings.
1 Your NBG6818 will check the status of your Internet connection the first time you log in.
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2 The following screen shows if you are connected to the Internet. Click Next to go to the next step in the
wizard.
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The following screen shows if you are not connected to the Internet.
Note: You may need to turn off your network firewall if access to the Internet from the
NBG6818 is blocked. You need to connect to the Internet to access your NBG6818.
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3 Enter 1-128 single-byte printable characters but not "''<>^$& as your 2.4G/5G WiFi Name and WiFi
Password. Select the check box Keep 2.4G & 5G name the same if you want to use the same name for
your 2.4G and 5G WiFi.
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Chapter 3 Wizard
4 Wait a moment for your WiFi settings to be applied to your NBG6818.
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5 The following screen shows if you have set up your WiFi name and password successfully. Click Next to
go to the next step in the wizard.
6 Wait a moment for the NBG6818 to check if your device is updated with the latest firmware. If not, your
NBG6818 will automatically update the firmware.
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