ZyXEL WZF56R16 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
NBG6816
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless AC2350 Ultra HD Media Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 03/2015
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
www.zyxel.com
Password 1234
http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
http://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6816 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................10
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................15
eaZy123 Wizard ...................................................................................................................................... 18
NBG6816 Modes .....................................................................................................................................25
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................26
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................33
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................39
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................46
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................56
Status ......................................................................................................................................................57
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................63
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 80
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 99
Applications ...........................................................................................................................................104
Security .................................................................................................................................................127
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................133
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................147
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6816 ........................................................................................................10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6816 ......................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the NBG6816 .................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3
eaZy123 Wizard...................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Accessing the eaZy123 Wizard ......................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................19
3.4 Internet Connection ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1 Connection Type: IPoE ............................................................................................................20
3.4.2 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................21
3.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4
NBG6816 Modes .................................................................................................................................25
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................25
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................25
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4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5
Easy Mode ...........................................................................................................................................26
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................26
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................26
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................27
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................27
5.5 Network Map ..................................................................................................................................... 27
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................28
5.6.1 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................29
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.6.3 Notification ...............................................................................................................................31
5.6.4 Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................31
5.6.5 LED ..........................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen .............................................................................................................. 33
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................36
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................39
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................39
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................39
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................39
7.3.1 Setting your NBG6816 to AP Mode .........................................................................................40
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode .......................................................... 40
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................41
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................41
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................43
7.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................46
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................46
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................46
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................46
8.2.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................... 47
8.3 Connect to NBG6816 Wireless Network without WPS ..................................................................... 48
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................50
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6816 ...............................................................................................52
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8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ........................................................................53
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 56
Chapter 9
Status...................................................................................................................................................57
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................57
9.1.1 What You Can Do ....................................................................................................................57
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................57
9.3 Common Usage Screen .................................................................................................................59
9.4 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................60
9.5 DHCP Table Screen ..........................................................................................................................61
9.6 WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients Screen ......................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................63
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................63
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................63
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................63
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................64
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ............................................................................................................66
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................66
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................71
10.5 NAT .................................................................................................................................................75
10.5.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................75
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ...............................................................................................................77
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen ..................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................80
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................80
11.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................81
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................81
11.2 Wireless Screen .............................................................................................................................85
11.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................87
11.3.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................87
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................88
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................................................................89
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ....................................................................................................................90
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit ...............................................................................................................91
11.5 MAC Filter Screen .......................................................................................................................... 93
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11.6 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................................94
11.7 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................95
11.8 Scheduling Screen .......................................................................................................................... 97
Chapter 12
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................99
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................99
12.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................99
12.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................99
12.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................100
12.5 Static DHCP Screen ......................................................................................................................101
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................................................................................................................102
Chapter 13
Applications ......................................................................................................................................104
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................104
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................104
13.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................104
13.1.3 Before You Begin .................................................................................................................106
13.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................106
13.2.1 General Screen ...................................................................................................................106
13.2.2 Notification Screen .............................................................................................................. 110
13.3 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................... 112
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ............................................................................................................... 113
13.3.2 Priorities Screen .................................................................................................................. 114
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen .......................................................................................................... 115
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................ 117
13.6 File Sharing ................................................................................................................................... 117
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................ 118
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen .............................................................................................................. 119
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ...............................................121
13.7 One Connect Screen .....................................................................................................................124
13.8 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................124
Chapter 14
Security..............................................................................................................................................127
14.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................127
14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................127
14.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................127
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ....................................................................................................................128
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .....................................................................................................................130
Chapter 15
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................133
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15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................133
15.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 133
15.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................. 133
15.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................134
15.5 Time Screen ..................................................................................................................................135
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................137
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ................................................................................................................138
15.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................139
15.9 Language Screen .......................................................................................................................... 139
15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................................................................................................140
15.10.1 Remote Access .................................................................................................................140
15.10.2 Wake On LAN ....................................................................................................................142
15.11 Log Screen .................................................................................................................................. 143
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................144
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ..............................................................................................................145
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................147
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................147
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................147
16.3 NBG6816 Access and Login .........................................................................................................148
16.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................149
16.5 Resetting the NBG6816 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................151
16.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................151
16.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................153
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................154
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................163
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................189
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................192
Appendix E Customer Support ........................................................................................................199
Index ..................................................................................................................................................205
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6816.
The NBG6816 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 NBG6816 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 3.0 ports on the side panel of your NBG6816. You can connect USB (version 2.0
or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG6816
automatically detects the USB devices.
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1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6816:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6816 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6816 to access network resources. You can
use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6816
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6816.
• 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 NBG6816.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6816 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6816
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6816 more secure and to manage the NBG6816
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 NBG6816 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6816.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6816
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 NBG6816 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 NBG6816.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6816 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6816 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 NBG6816 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
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1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2.4G WLAN/WPS
5G WLAN/WPS
Power
Internet
2 Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the NBG6816.
Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6816 and in another wireless device within two
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
Chapter 1 Introduction
minutes of each other.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.2 on page 46.
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/System White On The NBG6816 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking The NBG6816 is in the process of starting up, default restoring,
Off The NBG6816 is not receiving power.
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LAN 1-4
WAN
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Internet White On The NBG6816 has an IP connection but no traffic.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a
DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if
used) and the connection is up.
Blinking The NBG6816 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Off The NBG6816 does not have an IP connection.
2.4G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6816 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG6816 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6816 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6816 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
5G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6816 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
Blinking The NBG6816 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6816 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6816 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
Figure 2 Rear Panel
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The following table describes the rear panel LEDs.
Table 2 Rear Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
LAN 1-4 Green On The NBG6816’s LAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG6816 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
WAN Green On The NBG6816’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG6816 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6816 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 NBG6816 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as
Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later
versions or Google Chrome 26.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by
768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• 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).
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Introducing the Web Configurator
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 16 on page 147) to see how to make sure these
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6816 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6816 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6816 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. If the
NBG6816 obtains a WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, the
default LAN IP address will be changed to 10.0.0.1 automatically. See Auto-IP Change on page 65
for more information.
If the NBG6816 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 25 for
more information about the modes of the NBG6816.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
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2.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be
redirected to the eaZy123 wizard. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 18 for the eaZy123
setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 3 Login screen
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this 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.
2.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
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Figure 4 Change Password Screen
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.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG6816.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
15 on page 133 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6816 if this happens.
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CHAPTER 3
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the eaZy123 setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s eaZy123 setup wizard helps you configure your device to access the
Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t
have that information.
3.2 Accessing the eaZy123 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.
eaZy123 Wizard
Note: The eaZy123 wizard appears automatically when the NBG6816 is accessed for the
first time or when you reset the NBG6816 to its default factory settings.
If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click the eaZy123
icon on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator screen. The wizard screen opens. Click
Start to proceed with the router password screen.
Figure 5 Welcome
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3.3 Router Password
Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to
confirm. Click Next to proceed to the next screen.
Figure 6 Router Password
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3.4 Internet Connection
The NBG6816 offers two Internet connection types. They are IPoE or PPPoE. The eaZy123 wizard
attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using.
Figure 7 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
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If the eaZy123 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).
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type. This wizard screen varies according to
the connection type that you select.
3.4.1 Connection Type: IPoE
Choose IPoE as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
Click Next.
Chapter 3 eaZy123 Wizard
Figure 8
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Internet Connection Type: IPoE
Table 5 Internet Connection Type: IPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet Connection Type Select the IPoE (IP over Ethernet) option when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet.
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Static IP Address Select this radio button if your ISP assigned an IP address for your Internet
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
connection.
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Table 5 Internet Connection Type: IPoE (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server
information (and the NBG6816'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.
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.
3.4.2 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 NBG6816 (rather than individual computers), the computers
on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6816 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
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Figure 9 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet
Connection Type
Get automatically
from ISP
Use Fixed IP
Address
PPP Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPP Password Type the password associated with the user name above.
IP Address Enter the WAN IP address assigned by your ISP.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up
connection.
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG6816 a fixed, unique IP
address.
Note: 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.
3.5 Wireless Security
Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG6816 in the following screen. The default
wireless security setting is WPA2-PSK.
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Figure 10 Wireless Security
Chapter 3 eaZy123 Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Wireless Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the NBG6816, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID
in order to access the network.
Password Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
Retype
Password
Edit 5 GHz
wireless
network
5GHz-Security
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Password Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
Retype
Password
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Retype the password to confirm.
Select this check box to configure different SSID and wireless security settings for the
NBG6816’s 5 GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the NBG6816 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you
configue above) for the 5 GHZ wireless network.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the NBG6816, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID
in order to access the network.
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Retype the password to confirm.
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Chapter 3 eaZy123 Wizard
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
NBG6816’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6816 off, wait for
a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web
configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the
User’s Guide for more suggestions.
Figure 11 Congratulations
You can click the My ZyXEL Cloud Service button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you
can create an account and register your NBG6816. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS
service to get a domain name mapped to the NBG6816’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can
use the domain name to remotely access the NBG6816’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your NBG6816 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6816. 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 NBG6816 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6816, or simply how the NBG6816 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
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• Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 26 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 NBG6816.
Click > Expert after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on page 57
through Chapter 15 on page 145 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6816, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6816. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 33 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 NBG6816 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 41 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6816, refer to Chapter
15 on page 145.
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 NBG6816 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6816 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
Network Map
Navigation Panel
Control Panel
Go to
Status
Screen
(Expert
Mode)
The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the
NBG6816 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features
that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 12 Easy Mode
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5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
•Use this Navigation Panel to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the NBG6816 (Section 5.4 on
page 27).
•Use the Network Map screen to check if your NBG6816 is connected to the Internet (Section 5.5
on page 27).
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•Use the Control Panel to configure and enable NBG6816 features, including guest Wi-Fi,
wireless security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 28).
5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 28) changes
depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available.
• Access Point Mode: Parental Control and Notification are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 13 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
eaZy123 Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the NBG6816.
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
About Click this icon to open a screen where you can click a link to visit the ZyXEL web
5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
site to see detailed product information.
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Figure 14 Easy Mode: Network Map
This screen displays whether the NBG6816 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices
connected to the NBG6816, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refresh button to
refresh the network map.
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 9 Easy Mode: Network Map
ITEM DESCRIPTION
5.6 Control Panel
The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel.
Figure 15 Easy Mode: Control Panel
Switch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light
flashes. If it is turned off, the blue light flashes.
This icon shows the NBG6816’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the NBG6816’s connection status and the network map.
Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 10 Easy Mode: Control Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Parental Control Switch ON to enable parental control, and click this to view the parental control
Guest Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless and wireless security settings for the guest Wi-Fi
Notification Switch ON to have the NBG6816 send e-mail notifications when the user(s) is
Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless radio, SSID, security mode and wireless password
LED Switch ON to have the NBG6816's LEDs (lights) stay lit/blinking. Otherwise, switch
rules. Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 29 to see this screen.
network.
connected to the NBG6816 for Internet access during the specified time periods.
Otherwise, switch OFF.
Refer to Section 5.6.3 on page 31 to see this screen.
for the NBG6816's default Wi-Fi network.
Refer to Section 5.6.4 on page 31 to see this screen.
OFF.
5.6.1 Parental Control
Use this screen to view the parental control rules configured on the NBG6816. See Section 13.2 on
page 106 for how to enable and configure parental control rules.
Figure 16 Easy Mode: Parental Control
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 11 Easy Mode: Parental Control
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Status This indicates whether the rule is active or not.
User Name This shows the name of the user to which this rule applies.
Schedule This shows whether the user is allowed to access the Internet (Allow) or not (Block).
A yellow bulb signifies that this rule is active. A gray bulb signifies that this rule is not
active.
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Table 11 Easy Mode: Parental Control (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Bonus If the user is currently not permitted to access the Internet, you can click the Bonus to
Remaining time This field displays the amount of Internet access time that remains for each user before
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi
This screen allows you to configure guest wireless network settings on the NBG6816. Users
connected to the guest wireless network can access the Internet via the NBG6816, but not other
networks connected to the NBG6816.
guest wireless network.
Figure 17 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi
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allow access for a specified period of time. A screen then displays allowing you to set
how long (in minutes) the user is allowed to access the Internet.
This button is grayed out if the user is now able to access the Internet.
the NBG6816 blocks the user from accessing the Internet.
None means there is no extra Internet access time.
See Chapter 11 on page 80 for how to enable and set up the
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12 Easy Mode: Guest Wi-Fi
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Radio Choose whether you want to apply the wireless settings to the 2.4G Hz or 5G Hz
wireless radio.
Network Name
(SSID)
Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption. Or select No Security to allow wireless
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the guest wireless network.
clients to communicate with the NBG6816 without any data encryption.
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