ZyXEL Communications NBG6815 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
N BG6 8 1 5
AC2200 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless
Gigabit Router
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 11/2015
User ’s Guide
De fa ult Login D eta ils
LAN IP
Address
www.zyxel.com
Password 1234
http://192.168.1.1
(Router Mode)
http://192.168.1.2
(Access Point Mode)
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NBG6815 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• More Information
Go to su ppo rt.z y x el. com to find other information on the NBG6815.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................10
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................14
eaZy 123 Wizard .....................................................................................................................................17
NBG6815 Modes .....................................................................................................................................26
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................27
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................35
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................41
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................48
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................58
Status ......................................................................................................................................................59
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................67
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................84
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................103
Applications ...........................................................................................................................................108
Security .................................................................................................................................................132
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................138
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................152
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6815 ........................................................................................................10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6815 ......................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the NBG6815 ....................................................................................................................11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................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 .....................................................................................................................................19
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
NBG6815 Modes .................................................................................................................................26
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................26
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................26
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4.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5
Easy Mode ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................28
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................28
5.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................28
5.6 Control Panel .................................................................................................................................... 30
5.6.1 Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................ 31
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................. 32
5.6.3 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................33
5.6.4 Notification ...............................................................................................................................34
5.6.5 LED .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................35
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................35
6.2.1 Navigation Panel ..................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................41
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................41
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................41
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................41
7.3.1 Setting your NBG6815 to AP Mode .........................................................................................42
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................42
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................ 43
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen .................................................................................................................... 43
7.4.1 Navigation Panel ..................................................................................................................... 45
7.5 LAN Screen .......................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................48
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................48
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................48
8.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................49
8.3 Connect to NBG6815 Wireless Network without WPS .....................................................................50
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................52
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6815 ...............................................................................................54
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8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ........................................................................55
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 58
Chapter 9
Status...................................................................................................................................................59
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................59
9.1.1 What You Can Do ....................................................................................................................59
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................59
9.3 Usage Monitor Screen ......................................................................................................................61
9.4 Common Usage Screen .................................................................................................................62
9.5 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................63
9.6 DHCP Table Screen ..........................................................................................................................64
9.7 WLAN 2.4G/5G Clients Screen .........................................................................................................65
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................67
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................67
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................67
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................67
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................68
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ............................................................................................................70
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................70
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................75
10.5 NAT .................................................................................................................................................79
10.5.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................79
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ...............................................................................................................81
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen .....................................................................................................................82
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................84
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................84
11.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................85
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................85
11.2 Wireless Screen .............................................................................................................................89
11.3 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................91
11.3.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................ 91
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................92
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................................................................93
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ....................................................................................................................94
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit ...............................................................................................................95
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11.5 MAC Filter Screen ..........................................................................................................................97
11.6 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................................98
11.7 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................99
11.8 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................101
Chapter 12
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................103
12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................103
12.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................103
12.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................103
12.4 LAN IP Screen .............................................................................................................................. 104
12.5 Static DHCP Screen ......................................................................................................................105
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ...........................................................................................................................106
Chapter 13
Applications ......................................................................................................................................108
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................108
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................108
13.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................108
13.1.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................. 110
13.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................ 110
13.2.1 General Screen ...................................................................................................................110
13.2.2 Notification Screen ..............................................................................................................114
13.3 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................... 116
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ............................................................................................................... 117
13.3.2 Priorities Screen .................................................................................................................. 118
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen ..........................................................................................................119
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................121
13.6 File Sharing ...................................................................................................................................122
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................122
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen ..............................................................................................................124
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ...............................................125
13.7 One Connect Screen .....................................................................................................................129
13.8 Technical Reference ...................................................................................................................... 130
Chapter 14
Security..............................................................................................................................................132
14.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................132
14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................132
14.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................132
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen ....................................................................................................................133
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen .....................................................................................................................135
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Chapter 15
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................138
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................138
15.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................138
15.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................138
15.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................139
15.5 Time Screen ..................................................................................................................................140
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................142
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ................................................................................................................143
15.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................144
15.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................144
15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................................................................................................145
15.10.1 Remote Access ................................................................................................................. 145
15.10.2 Wake On LAN ....................................................................................................................147
15.11 Log Screen ..................................................................................................................................148
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................149
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ..............................................................................................................150
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................152
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................152
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .................................................................................... 152
16.3 NBG6815 Access and Login .........................................................................................................153
16.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................154
16.5 Resetting the NBG6815 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................156
16.6 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................... 156
16.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................158
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ...................................................159
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................168
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................194
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................197
Appendix E Customer Support ........................................................................................................205
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 211
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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 NBG6815.
The NBG6815 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 NBG6815 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the
same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
There are two
or lower) memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The NBG6815
automatically detects the USB devices.
USB 2.0 ports on the side panel of your NBG6815. You can connect USB (version 2.0
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6815:
• W i red. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6815 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• W i rele ss. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6815 to access network resources. You can
use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPScompatible device.
• W AN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG6815
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6815.
• 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 NBG6815.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6815 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6815
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6815 more secure and to manage the NBG6815
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 NBG6815 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6815.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6815
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 NBG6815 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 NBG6815.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6815 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6815 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
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
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WLAN 2.4 G
WLAN 5G
Pow er
Int e r net
WAN
WPS
USB
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 NBG6815.
Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6815 and in another wireless device within two
minutes of each other.
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1
For more information on using WPS, see
Front Panel
Section 8.2 on page 48.
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 1
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/System White On The NBG6815 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Front Panel LEDs
Blinking The NBG6815 is in the process of starting up, default restoring,
or My ZyXEL Cloud Server online registration pairing.
Off The NBG6815 is not receiving power.
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LAN 1 -4
WAN
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WAN White On The NBG6815’s WAN connection is ready.
Blinking The NBG6815 is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
Off The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
Internet White On The NBG6815 has an IP connection but no traffic.
Your device has a WAN IP address (either static or assigned by a
DHCP server), PPP negotiation was successfully completed (if
used) and the connection is up.
Blinking The NBG6815 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Off The NBG6815 does not have an IP connection.
5G WLAN White On The NBG6815 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG6815 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
2.4G WLAN White On The NBG6815 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
Blinking The NBG6815 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
WPS White On WPS is enabled. The NBG6815 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6815 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
LAN.
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
Figure 2
Rear Panel
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6815 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 NBG6815 via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such as
Internet Explorer 9.0 and later versions, Mozilla Firefox 21 and later versions, Safari 6.0 and later
versions or Google Chrome 26.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by
768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
CHAPTER 2
Introducing the Web Configurator
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
Chapter 16 on page 152) to see how to make sure these
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6815 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6815 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6815 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. If the
NBG6815 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
Auto-IP Change on page 69 for more information.
If the NBG6815 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See
more information about the modes of the NBG6815.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
Chapter 4 on page 26 for
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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
setup screens.
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
Chapter 3 on page 17 for the eaZy123
Figure 3
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 2 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Log in .
Login screen
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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Figure 4 Change Default Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Change Default Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enter your new
password here
Confirm password Retype the password for confirmation.
Skip Click Sk ip if you do not want to change the password this time.
Change Click Cha nge to save your changes back to the NBG6815.
Type a new password.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Ad m in ist r a t or I n a ctiv ity Tim er field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
15 on page 138 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6815 if this happens.
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CHAPTER 3
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://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"
(default) as the password and click Logi n.
eaZy 123 Wizard
Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the NBG6815 is accessed for the
first time or when you reset the NBG6815 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 5 Unable to continue: WAN
If you do not press the Wi-Fi button lcated on the NBG6815’s back panel, the following screen
opens.
Figure 6 Unable to continue: Wi-Fi
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The wizard screen opens.
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Figure 7 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
Figure 8 eaZy 123 Setup
3.3 Internet Type
The NBG6815 offers three WAN selection types. They are Au t om a t ic - DHCP, PPPo E or St a t ic.
Configure the Internet type settings on your NBG6815 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.
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3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP
Select the Au t o m a t ic - D HCP 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.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG6815 (rather than individual computers), the computers
on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6815 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
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Figure 10 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the PP Po E (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 St a t ic as the W AN Se lection Typ e when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click
N ext.
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Figure 11 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection Select the St a tic 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)
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 NBG6815 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 6 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 NBG6815, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID
in order to access the network.
Wireless
Password
(WPA2)
Edit 5 GHz
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
NBG6815’s 5 GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the NBG6815 uses the same SSID and Wi-Fi key (you
configue above) for the 5 GHZ wireless network.
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the NBG6815, 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 Ap ply button in the third part to save your settings.
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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
NBG6815’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6815 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 can click the My Zy XEL Cloud Se rvice button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you
can create an account and register your NBG6815. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS
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service to get a domain name mapped to the NBG6815’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can
use the domain name to remotely access the NBG6815’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your NBG6815 to operate on your network and access the Internet.
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4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6815. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• W e b Co nfigura t o r m ode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing NBG6815 features.
• Devi ce m ode . This is the operating mode of your NBG6815, or simply how the NBG6815 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
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• Ea sy : The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Ex pert : Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG6815.
Click > Expe r t
page 59
through Chapter 15 on page 150 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6815, which can act as a:
• Ro uter: This is the default device mode of the NBG6815. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
screen in this mode.
• Access Po in t : Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG6815 wirelessly. Go to
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6815, refer to
15 on page 150.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expe r t M ode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
Chapter 5 on page 27 for more
Mod e after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on
Section 6.2 on page 35 to view the St a t u s
Section 7.4 on page 43 to view the St a t u s screen in
Chapter
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6815 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6815 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
N e t w ork Ma p
N a v iga t ion Panel
Contr ol Pa n el
Go to
St a t us
Screen
( Ex p e r t
Mode)
The Web Configurator is set to Ea sy Mo de by default. You can configure several key features of the
NBG6815 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features
that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
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Figure 15
Easy Mode
5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
•Use this N avigation Pane l to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the NBG6815 (
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•Use the N et w or k M ap screen to check if your NBG6815 is connected to the Internet (
on page 28
•Use the Con t r ol Pa n el to configure and enable NBG6815 features, including guest Wi-Fi,
wireless security, parental control and so on (
).
).
Section 5.6 on page 30).
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Section 5.4 on
Section 5.5
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Cont r ol Pa n e l (Section 5.6 on page 30) changes
depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Ro uter M ode : All Contro l Pan e l features are available.
• Access Po int Mod e : Par e n t al Cont r ol and N o t if icatio n are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 16
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Firmware Notification
Figure 17
Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
Click this icon to open a screen where you can click Che ck he r e to redirect your
screen to the firmware upgrade page.
This icon only displays when new firmware is released.
Wizard Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the NBG6815.
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification
5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
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Chapter 5 Easy Mode
Figure 18
Easy Mode: Network Map
This screen displays whether the NBG6815 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices
connected to the NBG6815, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refre sh button to
refresh the network map.
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 8 Easy Mode: Network Map
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This icon shows the NBG6815’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the NBG6815’s connection status and the network map.
Info Click this to view the device’s information that is currently connected to the
Block Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the NBG6815.
Rename / Icon Click this to rename the device or change the device’s icon.
Figure 19
Easy Mode: Network Map: Info
NBG6815.
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Figure 20 Easy Mode: Network Map: Rename / Icon
Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the NBG6815. Click Cancel to reload the previous
configuration for this screen.
5.6 Control Panel
The features configurable in Easy M ode are shown in the Co ntrol Panel .
Figure 21
Switch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF. If the feature is turned on, the green light
flashes. If it is turned off, the blue light flashes.
Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 9 Easy Mode: Control Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless radio, SSID, security mode and wireless password
Guest Wi-Fi Click this to configure wireless and wireless security settings for the guest Wi-Fi
Easy Mode: Control Panel
for the NBG6815's default Wi-Fi network.
Refer to
network.
Section 5.6.5 on page 34 to see this screen.
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