ZyXEL Communications NBG6604 User Manual
Default Login Details
User’s Guide
NBG6604
AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Router
LAN IP Address http://myrouter
Password 1234
Version 1.00 Edition 1, 08/2017
Copyright © 2017 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 NBG6604 and access the Web Configurator wizards.
It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NBG6604.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The NBG6604 may be referred to as the “NBG6604” or the “device” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, WAN > Internet
Connection: IPoE Encapsulation means you first click WAN in the navigation panel, then the Internet
Connection sub menu and finally select the IPoE Encapsulation option to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG6604 icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
NBG6604 Generic Router or Modem Wireless Signal
Switch Firewall Printer
Server
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Introducing the Web Configurator ..................................................................................................... 14
eaZy 123 Wizard .................................................................................................................................... 17
Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................. 25
Router Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Access Point Mode .............................................................................................................................. 31
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 63
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 84
Security .................................................................................................................................................. 87
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 91
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 101
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions ............................................ ............................................ .... ..........................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6604 ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6604 ..................................................................................... 9
1.5 Resetting the NBG6604 .................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 10
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.8 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................ .... ... .... .... ............................14
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 14
2.2.1 Login Screen .......................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen ...................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3
eaZy 123 Wizard.................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard .................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Internet Type ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP ........................................................................... 20
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE ................................................................................................. 20
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static .................................................................................................. 21
3.4 Wireless Network ............................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 4
Operating Modes...............................................................................................................................25
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.1 Operating Modes .................................................................................................................. 25
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Chapter 5
Router Mode.......................................................................................................................................26
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Router Mode Status Screen ........................................................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 6
Access Point Mode............................................................................................................................31
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 31
6.3.1 Setting your NBG6604 to AP Mode ..................................................................................... 32
6.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ................................................. 32
6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ......................................................... 33
6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................. 34
6.4.1 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 36
6.5 LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 7
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................38
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 38
7.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ........................................................................................... 38
7.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................................................................................ 38
7.2.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................. 39
7.3 Connect to NBG6604 Wireless Network without WPS ................................................................. 40
7.3.1 Configure Your Notebook .................................................................................................... 42
7.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6604 ............................................................................................... 44
7.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ...................................................................... 45
Chapter 8
Status...................................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 48
8.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 48
8.2 Client Tables Screen ....................................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 9
WAN ....................................................................................................................................................50
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 50
9.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 50
9.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 51
9.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ............................................................................... 51
9.4 Internet Connection Screen .......................................................................................................... 53
9.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ................................................................................................................ 53
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9.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ............................................................................................................ 55
9.5 NAT ................................................................................................................................................... 58
9.5.1 General Screen ..................................................................................................................... 58
9.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ................................................................................................................ 59
9.5.3 Passthrough Screen .............................................................................................................. 60
9.6 Dynamic DNS Screen ..................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................63
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 63
10.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 64
10.1.2 What You Should Know ...................................................................................................... 64
10.2 Wireless Screen ............................................................................................................................ 68
10.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................................ 70
10.3.1 No Security ........................................................................................................................... 70
10.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................................ 71
10.4 Guest Wireless Screen .................................................................................................................. 72
10.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit .............................................................................................................. 73
10.5 MAC Filter Screen ........................................................................................................................ 75
10.6 Advanced Screen ........................................................................................................................ 76
10.7 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................... 77
10.8 Scheduling Screen ....................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 11
LAN......................................................................................................................................................80
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 80
11.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 80
11.3 What You Need To Know ............................................................................................................ 81
11.4 LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................................ 81
11.5 Static DHCP Screen ...................................................................................................................... 82
11.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ............................................................................................................................ 83
Chapter 12
Applications .......................................................................................................................................84
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 84
12.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 84
12.2 UPnP Screen .................................................................................................................................. 84
12.3 ONE Connect Screen ................................................................................................................... 85
12.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 13
Security ...............................................................................................................................................87
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 87
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13.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 87
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ...................................................................................................88
13.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ..................................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 14
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................91
14.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 91
14.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 91
14.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................. 91
14.4 Password Screen ........................................................................................................................... 92
14.5 Time Screen ................................................................................................................................... 93
14.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen .......................................................................................................... 94
14.7 Backup/Restore Screen ............................................................................................................... 95
14.8 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................... 96
14.9 Remote Management ................................................................................................................. 97
14.9.1 Remote Access ................................................................................................................... 97
14.10 Log Screen .................................................................................................................................. 98
14.11 System Operation Mode Overview .......................................................................................... 98
14.12 Operation Mode Screen ........................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................101
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 101
15.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ............................................................................... 101
15.3 NBG6604 Access and Login ...................................................................................................... 102
15.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 103
15.5 Resetting the NBG6604 to Its Factory Defaults ........................................................................ 105
15.6 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................. 105
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 107
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address................................................................... 113
Appendix C Common Services .....................................................................................................139
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 142
Index.................................................................................................................................................149
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1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6604.
The NBG6604 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 NBG6604 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time.
A range of services such as a firewall are also available for secure Internet computing.
1.2 Applications
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
You can have the following networks with the NBG6604:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6604 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6604 to access network resources. You can use WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible
device.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6604
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6604:
• 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 NBG6604.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6604 using a
(supported) web browser.
• Zyxel ONE Connect App. See Section 12.3 on page 85.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6604
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6604 more secure and to manage the NBG6604 more
effectively.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
• 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 NBG6604 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6604. You could simply
restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6604
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 NBG6604 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 NBG6604.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6604 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6604 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 top panel of the NBG6604 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2 Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another WPS-
enabled device within range of the NBG6604.
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Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6604 and in another wireless device within two
WLAN 5GHz
WPS
2.4G
5G
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Top Panel
Chapter 1 Introduction
minutes of each other.
Table 1 Top Panel LEDs
FUNCTION COLOR STATUS BEHAVIOR
Power/SYS
Internet White On The IP connection is available but no traffic.
WLAN 5G White Amber On The WLAN interface is enabled.
White
On The NBG6604 is ready.
Off The NBG6604 is powered off.
Blinking The firmware is being updated and restored. System is
booting.
Off The IP connection is not available.
Blinking The NBG6604 is transmitting/Receiving traffic.
Off The WLAN interface is disabled.
White blinking The NBG6604 is transmitting/receiving data.
Amber blinking The WPS process is in progress (at the same time, disable the
white LED).
Amber steady off The WPS process is inactive.
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LAN Ports 1-4
WAN Port
Power Input
Reset Button
WAN
LAN
DC IN
Table 1 Top Panel LEDs (continued)
FUNCTION COLOR STATUS BEHAVIOR
WLAN 2.4G White Amber On The WLAN interface is enabled.
Off The WLAN interface is disabled.
White blinking The NBG6604 is transmitting/receiving data.
Amber blinking The WPS process is in progress (at the same time, disable the
white LED).
Amber steady off The WPS process is inactive.
Note: When you connect the power, only the power/sys LED blinks. Others are off -> system ready ->
all LEDs follow their behavior described in this table.
Table 2 Buttons and Interface Behavior
FUNCTION LABEL DESCRIPTION/BEHAVIOR LOCATION
Power Jack DV IN
12v 1A
Reset/Restore Button Reset - Press the button for 5 or less than 5 seconds, system will
WPS Button - WPS button can trigger both 2.4G and 5G.
Ethernet LAN LAN
WAN
Connect the included power adapter. Rear
reboot.
- Press the button for more than 5 seconds, system will reset
configuration.
- WPS can work with 2.4G and 5G at the same time.
- WPS LED will be off while the device is connected to clients
(2.4G client or 5G client or both 2.4G/5G clients).
WAN x1:
- RJ45 Connector
Rear
Top
Rear
Figure 2 Rear Panel
LAN x4:
- RJ45 Connector
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1.8 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
Table 3 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 83 mm
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.
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4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the NBG6604 with the connection
cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the NBG6604 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NBG6604 on the
screws.
Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6604 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 NBG6604 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such asInternet
Explorer 11.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 50 and later versions, Safari 10.0 and later versions, Edge
14 and later versions or Google Chrome 54 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is
1024 by 768 pixels.
CHAPTER 2
Introducing the Web
Configurator
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 15 on page 101) to see how to make sure these functions
are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6604 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6604 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6604 is in router mode by default. Type "http://myrouter" as the website address. If the NBG6604
obtains a WAN IP address or a DNS server 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
on page 52 for more information.
If the NBG6604 is in access point mode, the IP address will be 192.168.1.2. See Chapter 4 on page 25 for
more information about the modes of the NBG6604.
Auto-IP Change
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 17 for the eaZy123 setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 4 Login Screen
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Login Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Please enter the device’s
administrator password
Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next.
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Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
Figure 5 Change Default Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 Change Default Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enter your new
password here
Confirm password Retype the password for confirmation.
Change Click Change to save your changes back to the NBG6604.
Type a new password.
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 14 on
page 91 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6604 if this happens.
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eaZy 123 Wizard
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the eaZy 123 setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s eaZy 123 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 eaZy 123 Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://myrouter" as the website address. Type "1234" (default) as
the password and click Login.
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Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the NBG6604 is accessed for the first
time or when you reset the NBG6604 to its default factory settings. If you didn’t
configure the wizard screens, you will be redirected to the login page when you
connect to the Internet.
If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click on the upper
right corner of any Web Configurator screen. The eaZy 123 wizard attempts to detect which WAN
connection type you are using.
If the eaZy 123 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.
If you do not have the Internet connection, the following screen opens.
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Figure 6 Unable to continue: WAN
Figure 7 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
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Figure 8 eaZy 123 Setup
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
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3.3 Internet Type
The NBG6604 offers three WAN selection types. They are : Automatic - DHCP, PPPoE, and Static.
Configure the Internet type settings on your NBG6604 in the first part. 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.
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
Select the Automatic - DHCP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Figure 9 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
3.3.2 WAN Selection 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.
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Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG6604 (rather than individual computers), the computers on
the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6604 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
Figure 10 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.
PPPoE Username Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
PPPoE Password Type the password associated with the user name above.
Static IP (Optional) Enter the WAN IP address assigned by your ISP.
Note: If you get an error message, make sure you have entered the correct information
provided by your ISP.
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static
Choose Static as the WAN Selection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click Next.
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Figure 11 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the Static option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address.
IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Gateway IP Address
(Optional)
DNS Server Enter the DNS server in this field.
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
Note: If you get an error screen, make sure your Internet connection is working and select the
right WAN Selection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your Internet
Connection type.
3.4 Wireless Network
Configure the wireless network settings on your NBG6604 in the second part. The default wireless security
setting is WPA2-PSK.
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Figure 12 Wireless Network
Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Wireless Network
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Name
(SSID)
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
Note: The setting here applies to 2.4 GHz wireless radios.
If you change this field on the NBG6604, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order
to access the network.
Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Edit 5GHz
wireless network
5GHz Wireless
Name (SSID)
5GHz Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Select this check box to configure different SSID and wireless security settings for the NBG6604’s 5
GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the NBG6604 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you configured
above) for the 5 GHz wireless network.
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the NBG6604, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order
to access the network.
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless
connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Click the Apply button in the third part to save your settings.
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Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
Figure 13 Apply your Wi-Fi settings
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
NBG6604’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6604 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 14 Congratulations
You have successfully set up your NBG6604 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different operating modes of your NBG6604, or simply how the NBG6604 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6604, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default operating mode of the NBG6604. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG6604 wirelessly. Go to Section 6.4 on page 34 to view the Status screen in this
mode.
CHAPTER 4
Operating Modes
Section 5.2 on page 26 to view the Status screen
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6604, refer to Chapter 14 on
page 99.
Note: Choose your operating mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6604 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6604 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
WLAN
WAN
Internet
MODEM
The NBG6604 is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to another
network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the NBG6604 connects the local network (LAN1
~ LAN4) to the Internet.
Figure 15 NBG6604 Network
CHAPTER 5
Router Mode
5.2 Router Mode Status Screen
Click Status > System Status to open the status screen.
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Figure 16 Status > System Status: Router Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 9 Status > System Status: Router Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
Item This column shows the type of data the NBG6604 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the NBG6604.
Host Name This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for
Model Number This is the model name of your device.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.1 on page 25) to which the NBG6604 is set - Router
WAN Information
MAC Address This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the WAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server or Disable.
WLAN 2.4G Information
identification purposes.
Mode.
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Table 9 Status > System Status: Router Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.1 on page 25) to which the NBG6604’s wireless LAN is
set - Access Point Mode.
MAC Address This shows the 2.4GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6604 in the 2.4GHz wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG6604 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.1 on page 25) to which the NBG6604’s wireless LAN is
set - Access Point Mode.
MAC Address This shows the 5GHz wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG6604 in the 5GHz wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the NBG6604 is using.
Firewall This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.
System Status
System Up Time This is the total time the NBG6604 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your NBG6604’s present date and time.
System Resource
- CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the NBG6604’s processing ability is currently used. When
this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG6604 is running at full load, and the throughput is
not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput,
you should turn off other applications.
- Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the NBG6604 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the NBG6604 port types. The port types are: WAN, LAN, and WLAN.
Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or
connected).
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays Up when the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN is enabled or
Down when the 2.4G/5G WLAN is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left blank when the
line is disconnected.
5.2.1 Navigation Panel
Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to go to Web Configurator screens.
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet
encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the 2.4GHz/
5GHz WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
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Figure 17 Navigation Panel: Router Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 10 Navigation Panel: Router Mode
LINK FUNCTION
Status
System Status This screen shows the NBG6604’s general device, system and interface status information. Use
this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.
Client Tables Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
WAN
Internet
Connection
NAT Use this screen to enable NAT.
Dynamic DNS Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.
Wireless
Wireless Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN and configure wireless LAN and wireless security
Guest Wireless Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the NBG6604.
MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG6604 to block access to devices or block the
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
This screen allows you to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers
and the WAN MAC address.
Use this screen to configure servers behind the NBG6604 and forward incoming service
requests to the server(s) on your local network.
Use this screen to change your NBG6604’s port triggering settings.
Use this screen to configure VPN pass-through settings.
settings.
devices from accessing the NBG6604.
Use this screen to enable the NBG6604’s DHCP server.
Static DHCP This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based
Applications
UPnP Use this screen to enable UPnP on the NBG6604.
One Connect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
Security
on their MAC addresses.
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Table 10 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued)
LINK FUNCTION
IPv4 Firewall Use this screen to configure IPv4 firewall rules.
Maintenance
General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names.
Password Use this screen to change the password of your NBG6604.
Time Use this screen to change your NBG6604’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup/Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your
Restart This screen allows you to reboot the NBG6604 without turning the power off.
Remote
Management
Log Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your NBG6604.
Operation Mode This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a router, or an access point.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your NBG6604.
NBG6604.
Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can
use Telnet and HTTP/HTTPS to manage the NBG6604.
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