ZyXEL Communications NBG4115 User Manual
NBG4115
Wireless N-lite 3G Home Router
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
User Name admin
Password 1234
Version 1.00
Edition 5, 4/2012
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https://192.168.1.1
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Copyright © 2012
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems,
operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. 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 NBG4115 and configure it using the Web
Configurator wizard.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................................13
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................15
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .......................................................................................................19
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................29
Connection Wizard ....... ... ................................................ .... ... .................................................................41
AP Mode .................................................................................................................................................55
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................61
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................75
Wireless LAN ..................................... .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................77
WAN ....................................................... ...................................................... ...........................................97
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................113
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................117
NAT .......................................................................................................................................................123
DDNS ................................. .............................................................. .....................................................133
Firewall ...................................... ................................ ................................... .........................................135
Content Filtering ....................................................................................................................................139
Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................143
Bandwidth Management .................................... .... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ... ...............146
Remote Management ............................................................................................................................154
UPnP ..................................... ................................. ................................ ...............................................156
WoL ....................................... .......................................... ......................................................................164
NetUSB .................................................................................................................................................166
System ..................................................................................................................................................169
Logs ......................................................................................................................................................174
Tools ............................................. ................................ ................................ .........................................176
Sys OP Mode ........................................................................................................................................181
Language ..............................................................................................................................................184
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................185
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide .........................................................................................13
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................15
1.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................15
1.2 Applications ............................................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ..........................15
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4115 ........... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ... .... ..........15
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4115 ..........................................................................................16
1.5 LEDs ............................... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ... .... .......................................16
1.6 The WPS Button ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................................................17
1.7 Wall Mounting .............................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ... .......................18
Chapter 2
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility..................................................................................................19
2.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................19
2.1.1 Quick Setup .................................. ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .................20
2.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .........................................................................20
2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ..........................................................................................21
2.2.1 The Menus ................. ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................22
2.2.2 The Share Center Configuration Window ................................................................................23
2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window ...................................................................................24
2.3 Manually Connecting to USB Devices ..............................................................................................24
2.4 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer ................................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .......26
Chapter 3
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................29
3.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................29
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................29
3.3 Resetting the NBG4115 ......................... ...........................................................................................31
3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................31
3.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ..................................................................... .... ... ... ... ... ..............31
3.5 The Status Screen in Router Mode ...................................................................................................31
3.5.1 Navigation Panel .................... ... ... ... ... .... .................................................................................35
3.5.2 Summary: DHCP Table ........................................................................................................37
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3.5.3 Summary: Packet Statistics ..................................................................................................38
3.5.4 Summary: WLAN Station Status ..........................................................................................38
Chapter 4
Connection Wizard.............................................................................................................................41
4.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................41
4.2 Wizard Setup .................................... ... ... ...........................................................................................41
4.3 STEP 1: System Information .............................................................................................................42
4.3.1 System Name .................................. ... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ....................42
4.3.2 Domain Name ............ ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................42
4.4 STEP 2: Wireless LAN ......................................................................................................................43
4.4.1 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security ............................................................................44
4.5 STEP 3: Internet Configuration .........................................................................................................45
4.5.1 Ethernet Connection ..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .................................................................46
4.5.2 PPPoE Connection ..................................................................................................................46
4.5.3 PPTP Connection ......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................47
4.5.4 Mobile 3G ..... ............................................. ... ... .... ............................................. ... ....................49
4.5.5 Your IP Address .......................................................................................................................50
4.5.6 WAN IP Address Assignment ..................................................................................................50
4.5.7 IP Address and Subnet Mask ..................................................................................................51
4.5.8 DNS Server Address Assignment ............. ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ... .51
4.5.9 WAN IP and DNS Server Address Assignment .......................................................................52
4.5.10 WAN MAC Address ...............................................................................................................53
4.6 Connection Wizard Complete ...........................................................................................................54
Chapter 5
AP Mode ..............................................................................................................................................55
5.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................55
5.2 Setting your NBG4115 to AP Mode .................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ..........................55
5.3 The Status Screen in AP Mode .........................................................................................................56
5.3.1 Navigation Panel .................... ... ... ... ... .... .................................................................................58
5.4 LAN Settings ....................................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................59
5.5 WLAN and Maintenance Settings .....................................................................................................60
5.6 Logging in while in AP Mode ..... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................................................ .................60
Chapter 6
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................61
6.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................61
6.2 Set Up a 3G Connection ...................................................................................................................61
6.3 Set Up the NBG4115 for Gaming ......................................................................................................63
6.4 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS ...............................................................................................65
6.4.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................66
6.4.2 PIN Configuration ...... ... ...........................................................................................................67
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6.5 Configure Wireless Security without WPS ........................................................................................68
6.5.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................70
6.6 Bandwidth Management ........................................ ................................................. ... ... ... .................71
6.6.1 Bandwidth Management by Application ...................................................................................71
6.6.2 Custom Bandwidth Management ...................................... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................72
6.6.3 Bandwidth Management by IP or IP Range .............................................................................73
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................75
Chapter 7
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................77
7.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................77
7.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ............................................................................................77
7.1.2 What You Should Know ............. ... ... ... .... .................................................................................78
7.2 General .................................... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ....................................80
7.2.1 No Security ...................................... ... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... .......................82
7.2.2 WEP Encryption .............. ... .....................................................................................................83
7.2.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................85
7.3 MAC Filter ....................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... .................................86
7.4 Advanced ........................ .............................................. ... ... ... .... .......................................................87
7.5 QoS ................. ... .... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ..............................................................89
7.5.1 Application Priority Configuration ............................................................................................90
7.6 WPS ................ ... .... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ..............................................................92
7.7 WPS Station . ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...........................................................................................................93
7.8 Scheduling ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... .................................................................................94
Chapter 8
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................97
8.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................97
8.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter .....................................................................................................97
8.2.1 What You Need To Know ........... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ....................................................................98
8.3 The General Screen ........................................................................................................................100
8.4 The WAN1 Internet Connection Screen ..........................................................................................102
8.4.1 Ethernet ..................................... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................103
8.4.2 PPPoE ...... ................. ............................................................................................................104
8.4.3 PPTP ........ .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .........................................................106
8.4.4 Mobile 3G ..... ............................................. ... ... .... ............................................. ... ..................108
8.5 The Advanced Screen ....................................................................................................................110
Chapter 9
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................113
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9.1 Overview ......................... .............................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................113
9.1.1 What Yo u Can Do in this Chapter ..........................................................................................113
9.2 What You Need To Know .......................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .....................................................113
9.3 IP ..... ............................................. .... ... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ...............................114
Chapter 10
DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................117
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................117
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................117
10.1.2 What You Need To Know ............................................ .......................................... ...............117
10.2 General .........................................................................................................................................118
10.3 Advanced ...................................................................................................................................119
10.4 Client List .....................................................................................................................................120
Chapter 11
NAT.....................................................................................................................................................123
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................123
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ............................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................123
11.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................124
11.2 General ..........................................................................................................................................125
11.3 Application ...................................................................................................................................126
11.4 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................129
11.5 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................130
11.5.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ..............................................................130
11.5.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example ............................................................................................130
11.5.3 Trigger Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................130
11.5.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................131
11.5.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ....................................................................131
Chapter 12
DDNS..................................................................................................................................................133
12.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................133
12.2 General .......................................................................................................................................133
Chapter 13
Firewall ..............................................................................................................................................135
13.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................135
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................135
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ............................................ .......................................... ...............135
13.2 General ......................................................................................................................................137
13.3 Services ......................................................................................................................................137
Chapter 14
Content Filtering...............................................................................................................................139
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14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................139
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................139
14.1.2 What You Need To Know ............................................ .......................................... ...............139
14.2 Filter ..............................................................................................................................................140
14.3 Technical Reference ............................................. ....... ...... ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..................141
14.3.1 Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking ................................................................... 141
Chapter 15
Static Route.......................................................................................................................................143
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................143
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................143
15.2 IP Static Route .............................................................................................................................144
15.2.1 Static Route Setup Screen ................................................................................................145
Chapter 16
Bandwidth Management...................................................................................................................146
16.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................146
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................146
16.1.2 What You Need To Know ............................................ .......................................... ...............146
16.2 General ........................................................................................................................................147
16.3 Advanced .....................................................................................................................................148
16.3.1 Pre-Configured Gaming Ports .............................................................................................151
16.3.2 Priority Levels ......................................................................................................................151
16.3.3 User Defined Service Rule Configuration ....................... ..................................................151
16.3.4 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................152
16.3.5 Services and Port Numbers .................................. ...................... ....................... ..................153
Chapter 17
Remote Management........................................................................................................................154
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................154
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................154
17.1.2 What You Need To Know ............................................ .......................................... ...............154
17.2 WWW .........................................................................................................................................155
Chapter 18
UPnP ..................................................................................................................................................156
18.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................156
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................156
18.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................ ............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ........156
18.2 General .........................................................................................................................................157
18.3 Technical Reference ............................................. ....... ...... ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..................158
18.3.1 Installing UPnP in Windows XP ...........................................................................................158
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Chapter 19
WoL....................................................................................................................................................164
19.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................164
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................164
19.2 The WoL General Screen .............................................................................................................164
Chapter 20
NetUSB ..............................................................................................................................................166
20.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................166
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................166
20.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................ ............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ........166
20.2 The NetUSB General Screen ........................................................................................................167
Chapter 21
System...............................................................................................................................................169
21.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................169
21.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................169
21.2 General .......................................................................................................................................169
21.3 Time Setting ..................................................................................................................................171
Chapter 22
Logs...................................................................................................................................................174
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................174
22.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................174
22.2 View Log .......................................................................................................................................174
Chapter 23
Tools ..................................................................................................................................................176
23.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................176
23.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................176
23.2 Firmware .......................................................................................................................................176
23.3 Configuration .................................................................................................................................178
23.3.1 Backup Configuration ..........................................................................................................178
23.3.2 Restore Configuration ....................... ....................... ....................... ...................... ...............178
23.3.3 Back to Factory Defaults ............ ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ........179
23.4 Restart ...........................................................................................................................................180
Chapter 24
Sys OP Mode.................................................................................................................... .................181
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................181
24.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ........................................................................................181
24.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................ ............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ........181
24.2 General .........................................................................................................................................182
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Chapter 25
Language...........................................................................................................................................184
25.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................184
25.2 Language ......................................................................................................................................184
Chapter 26
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................185
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................185
26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ........................ ... .... ... ... ... ............................................185
26.3 NBG41 15 Access and Login .........................................................................................................186
26.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................188
26.5 Resetting the NBG4115 to Its Factory Defaults .............................................................................189
26.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................................189
26.7 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Problems .............................................................................190
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions..................................................193
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting.......................................................................................205
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address......................................................................215
Appendix D Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................243
Appendix E Common Services........................................................................................................257
Appendix F Legal Information ..........................................................................................................261
Index ..................................................................................................................................................269
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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 NBG4115.
The NBG4115 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 802.11b/g/
n compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
Note: Be sure to install the Share Center Utility (for NetUSBTM functionality) from the
included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.
CHAPTER 1
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1.2 Applications
Your can create the following networks using the NBG4115:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG4115 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG4115 to access network resources.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
• WPS. Create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatabile device, sharing your
network connection with it.
• 3G Wireless. Connect to a local 3G wireless network to take advantage of superior connection
speeds and improved download times.
• NetUSB. The NBG4115 allows you to connect a USB device (such as printer, scanner, or portable
hard disk) directly to the USB port and then share that device over the Internet. You can also
connect a USB to the NBG4115, which can then share up to 3 additional USB devices with the
rest of your personal home network.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG4115
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG4115.
• 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 ZyXEL Device.
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• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG4115 using a
(supported) web browser.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG4115
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG4115 more secure and to manage the NBG4115
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 NBG4115 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG4115.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The NBG4115 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The NBG4115 is not receiving power.
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Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN Green On The NBG4115 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data
through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG4115 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
The NBG4115 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
client.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
WAN Green On The NBG4115 has a successful 10/100MB WAN connection.
Blinking The NBG4115 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
LAN 1-2 Green On The NBG4115 has a successful 10/100MB Ethernet connection.
Blinking The NBG4115 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
3G Green On The NBG4115 has a 3G card installed and is communicating with
routers.
Blinking The NBG4115 is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers
through an installed 3G card.
Off There is no 3G card installed.
Internet Green On The NBG4115 has received an IP address through either the
WAN or WLAN interface and can connect to the Internet.
Off The NBG4115 has not received an IP address through either the
WPS Button Press this button for 1 second to set up a wireless connection via WiFi Protected Setup
with another WPS-enabled client. You must press the WPS button on the client side within
120 seconds for a successful connection.
WAN or WLAN interface and as such cannot connect to the
Internet.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG4115 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi 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.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 6.4 on page 65.
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1.7 W all Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 8.8 cm
M4 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two
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 NBG4115 with
the connection cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG4115 with the screws on the wall. Hang the
NBG4115 on the screws.
Figure 2 Wall Mounting Example
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ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
2.1 Overview
The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with the USB devices that are connected
directly to the NBG4115 as if they are connected directly to your computer. This allows you to easily
share USB-based devices such as printers, scanners, portable hard disks, MP3 players, faxes, and
digital cameras (to name a few) with all the other people in your home or office as long as they are
connected to the NBG4115 and have the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility installed.
For information on configuring the USB network sharing function in the Web Configurator, see
Chapter 20 on page 166.
Note: Be sure to install the Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the
included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.
CHAPTER 2
Figure 3 Example of NetUSB
In this example, a USB printer, digital camera, and scanner are all connected to a USB hub. The hub
is in turn connected directly to the NBG4115. Any computer with a ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center
Utility installed on it and which is connected to the NBG4115’s LAN ports can access these devices.
Note: A USB hub attached to the NBG4115 requires its own power adapter.
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2.1.1 Quick Setup
This section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.
1 Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the NBG4115.
2 Connect a USB device to the USB port on the NBG4115.
Note: If you are connecting multiple devices to the NBG4115, first connect a USB hub to
the NBG4115 then connect your other USB devices to it.
3 Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all connected USB devices, then use
it to connect your computer to them.
2.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
Before you can access USB devices connected to the NBG4115, you must first install the ZyXEL
NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on your LAN to which you want to allow access to
these devices.
Note: In order to properly use the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility with your
NBG4115, ensure that the NBG4115 firmware is version v1.00(BFS.3) or higher.
See Chapter 23 on page 176 for information on updating your device’s firmware.
To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility:
1 Insert the disc that came with your NBG4115 into your computer’s disc drive.
2 Run the Setup program by double-clicking it and then follow the on-screen instructions for
installing it on your computer.
Note: The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit
versions), Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6.
3 To open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility double-click its system tray icon.
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2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
This section describes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility main window.
Figure 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window
The following table describes the icons in this window.
Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
Configure Server
Click to open the NBG4115’s built-in Web Configurator, which you can use to
set up the NBG4115 (see Chapter 3 on page 29 for details).
Auto-Connect Printer
Click this if you want to automatically connect to the printer each time your
start your computer.
Note: You must first install the appropriate print driver on each computer for
which you intend to use this feature. See the documentation that came
with your printer for instructions on how to do this.
Connect
Select a USB device and then click this button to connect to it. Your computer
can connect to as many USB devices as are connected to the NBG4115.
Disconnect
Select a device to which your computer is connected and then click this
button to disconnect from it.
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Table 3 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons (continued)
ICON DESCRIPTION
Request to Connect
Some USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. If
so, select the device in question and click this button to issue a request to
connect to it.
Network Scanner
Click this to open the scanner options on your computer for working with a
scanner connected to the network.
2.2.1 The Menus
This section describes the utility’s menus.
Figure 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Menus
The following table describes the menus in this screen.
Table 4 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen Menus
MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION
System Exit This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center
Utility.
Tools Configuration This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center
Auto-Connect Printer List This opens the list window that displays all
Help About This opens the about window, which
Auto-Connect
Printer
Set Auto-Connect Printer This sets the selected printer to ‘auto-
Utility configuration window.
of the printing devices connected to the
NBG4115.
provides information of the utility software
and driver versions.
connect’, meaning your computer will always
connect to the printer over the network.
Note: You first must install the appropriate
drivers for the printer that you intend
to use.
Delete Auto-Connect Printer This removes the auto-connect option from
the selected printer.
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2.2.2 The Share Center Configuration Window
This section describes the utility’s configuration window, which allows you to set certain options for
the utility. These options do not apply to the USB devices connected to the NBG4115.
You can open it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command.
Figure 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window
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The following table describes the labels in this window.
Table 5 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Basic Select this to run the utilty automatically when you log into or start up
Windows.
Language Select a language for the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. You must
restart the utility for the change to take effect.
OK Click this to save your changes and close the window.
Cancel Click this cancel to close the window without saving.
Apply Click this to save your changes without closing the window.
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2.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window
This section describes the utility’s auto-connect printer list window. You can open it by clicking the
Tools > Auto-Connect Printer List menu command.
Figure 7 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List Window
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List Window
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Server IP & Printer
Name
Windows Printer Name Displays a corresponding list of Windows printer names connected to this
Delete Select an printer from the list and click this to remove it.
Close Click this to close the window.
Displays a list of print server IPs and printer names connected to this
NBG4115.
devices listed in the other list.
2.3 Manually Connecting to USB Devices
This example shows you how to connect to a USB device over your NBG4115 network. Makes sure
that you have first installed the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on the computer to which you
want to connect the USB devices.
Note: If you do this with a USB printer but do not yet have the print driver installed you
will be prompted to install one by the Windows New Hardware Wizard.
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1 Connect a USB device to the NBG4115.
2 In the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, select the device and click Connect.
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3 The device mounts on your system.
2.4 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer
This example shows you how to set your computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer
over your NBG4115 network each time you log into your computer. Makes sure that you have first
installed the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.
1 Connect a USB printer to the NBG4115.
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2 Open the ZyXEL Sharing Center Utilit y on the computer that you want to use to connect to the
printer.
Click the Connect button. You may be prompted to install a printer driver or to configure other
settings.
3 Finally, click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the
menu.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG4115 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 NBG4115 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape
Navigator 7.0 and later versions or Safari 2.0 or 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.
• JavaScripts (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
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Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in
Internet Explorer.
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG4115 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG4115 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
4 Type "1234" (default) as the password and click Login. In some versions, the default password
appears automatically - if this is the case, click Login.
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5 You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next. Type a new password (and retype it to confirm) and click Apply or click Ignore.
Figure 8 Change Password Screen
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log
back into the NBG4115 if this happens.
6 Select the setup mode you want to use.
• Click Go to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard for basic Internet and Wireless
setup.
• Click Go to Advanced Setup to view and configure all the NBG4115’s settings.
• Select a language to go to the basic Web Configurator in that language. To change to the
advanced configurator see Chapter 25 on page 184.
Figure 9 Selecting the setup mode
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