ZyXEL Communications NBG6817 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
ARM OR Z2
AC2600 MU-MIMO Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: NBG6817
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 06/2016
User’s Guide
Default Login Det a 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 © 2016 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 NBG6817 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
•More Information
Go to su pport . z y x e l. com to find other information on the NBG6817.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................10
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................15
eaZy 123 Wizard .....................................................................................................................................18
NBG6817 Modes ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................28
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................36
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................42
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................59
Status ......................................................................................................................................................60
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................ 73
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................94
LAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 114
Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 119
Security .................................................................................................................................................143
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 149
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................163
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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 NBG6817 ........................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6817 ......................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the NBG6817 .................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1 How to Use the RESET Button ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Change Default Password Screen ..........................................................................................16
Chapter 3
eaZy 123 Wizard..................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Accessing the eaZy 123 Wizard ........................................................................................................18
3.3 Internet Type .....................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 WAN Selection Type: Automatic - DHCP ................................................................................21
3.3.2 WAN Selection Type: PPPoE .................................................................................................. 21
3.3.3 WAN Selection Type: Static .....................................................................................................22
3.4 Wireless Network ..............................................................................................................................23
Chapter 4
NBG6817 Modes .................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................27
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4.1.2 Device Modes .......................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 5
Easy Mode ...........................................................................................................................................28
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................28
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................28
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................29
5.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................29
5.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................30
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................31
5.6.1 Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................32
5.6.2 Guest Wi-Fi ..............................................................................................................................33
5.6.3 Parental Control .......................................................................................................................34
5.6.4 Notification ............................................................................................................................... 35
5.6.5 LED ..........................................................................................................................................35
Chapter 6
Router Mode........................................................................................................................................36
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................36
6.2 Router Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................36
6.2.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................39
Chapter 7
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................42
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................42
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................42
7.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................42
7.3.1 Setting your NBG6817 to AP Mode .........................................................................................43
7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ..........................................................43
7.3.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings ................................................................44
7.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................44
7.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................46
7.5 LAN Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................49
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................49
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ............................................................................................49
8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................49
8.2.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................50
8.3 Connect to NBG6817 Wireless Network without WPS .....................................................................51
8.3.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................................53
8.4 Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6817 ...............................................................................................55
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8.4.1 Configuring Security Settings of Guest SSIDs ........................................................................ 56
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 59
Chapter 9
Status...................................................................................................................................................60
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................60
9.1.1 What You Can Do .................................................................................................................... 60
9.2 Live Network Monitor Screen ............................................................................................................60
9.3 Usage Monitor Screens .....................................................................................................................63
9.3.1 Internet Data Usage Monitor ................................................................................................... 63
9.3.2 Bandwidth History ....................................................................................................................64
9.3.3 Time Tracker ............................................................................................................................ 66
9.3.4 Data Usage Alert .....................................................................................................................66
9.4 Common Usage Screen .................................................................................................................69
9.5 Download Traffic Statistics Screen ....................................................................................................70
9.6 Client Tables Screen .........................................................................................................................71
Chapter 10
WAN .....................................................................................................................................................73
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................73
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................73
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................ 73
10.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ....................................................................................74
10.4 Internet Connection Screen ............................................................................................................76
10.4.1 IPoE Encapsulation ............................................................................................................... 76
10.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation ...........................................................................................................81
10.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ..............................................................................................................85
10.5 NAT ................................................................................................................................................. 88
10.5.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................88
10.5.2 Port Trigger Screen ............................................................................................................... 90
10.5.3 Passthrough Screen ..............................................................................................................90
10.6 Dynamic DNS Screen .....................................................................................................................92
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................94
11.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 94
11.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................95
11.1.2 What You Should Know .........................................................................................................95
11.2 Wireless Screen .............................................................................................................................99
11.3 Wireless Security ...........................................................................................................................101
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11.3.1 No Security ..........................................................................................................................101
11.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .........................................................................................................102
11.3.3 WPA/WPA2 ..........................................................................................................................103
11.4 Guest Wireless Screen ..................................................................................................................105
11.4.1 Guest Wireless Edit .............................................................................................................106
11.5 MAC Filter Screen ........................................................................................................................108
11.6 Advanced Screen ..........................................................................................................................109
11.7 WPS Screen .................................................................................................................................. 110
11.8 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................ 112
Chapter 12
LAN .................................................................................................................................................... 114
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 114
12.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 114
12.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 114
12.4 LAN IP Screen .............................................................................................................................. 115
12.5 Static DHCP Screen ...................................................................................................................... 116
12.6 IPv6 LAN Screen ........................................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 13
Applications ......................................................................................................................................119
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 119
13.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 119
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 119
13.1.3 Before You Begin .................................................................................................................121
13.2 Parental Control ............................................................................................................................ 121
13.2.1 General Screen ...................................................................................................................121
13.2.2 Notification Screen ..............................................................................................................125
13.3 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................... 127
13.3.1 Bandwidth Screen ...............................................................................................................128
13.3.2 Priorities Screen ..................................................................................................................129
13.4 USB Media Sharing Screen ..........................................................................................................130
13.5 UPnP Screen ................................................................................................................................132
13.6 File Sharing ...................................................................................................................................133
13.6.1 SAMBA Server Screen ........................................................................................................ 133
13.6.2 FTP Server Screen ..............................................................................................................135
13.6.3 Example of Accessing Your Shared Files From a Computer ...............................................136
13.7 ONE Connect Screen ....................................................................................................................140
13.8 Technical Reference ......................................................................................................................141
Chapter 14
Security..............................................................................................................................................143
14.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................143
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14.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................143
14.1.2 What You Need To Know .....................................................................................................143
14.2 IPv4 Firewall Screen .................................................................................................................... 144
14.3 IPv6 Firewall Screen ..................................................................................................................... 146
Chapter 15
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................149
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................149
15.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................149
15.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................149
15.4 Password Screen .......................................................................................................................... 150
15.5 Time Screen ..................................................................................................................................151
15.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................153
15.7 Backup/Restore Screen ................................................................................................................ 154
15.8 Restart Screen ..............................................................................................................................155
15.9 Language Screen ..........................................................................................................................155
15.10 Remote Management Screen .....................................................................................................156
15.10.1 Remote Access .................................................................................................................156
15.10.2 Wake On LAN ....................................................................................................................158
15.11 Log Screen ..................................................................................................................................159
15.12 System Operation Mode Overview .............................................................................................160
15.13 Operation Mode Screen ..............................................................................................................161
Chapter 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................163
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................163
16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................163
16.3 NBG6817 Access and Login ......................................................................................................... 164
16.4 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................165
16.5 Resetting the NBG6817 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................167
16.6 Wireless Connections ...................................................................................................................167
16.7 USB Device Problems ...................................................................................................................169
Appendix A Customer Support ........................................................................................................170
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................176
Appendix C Common Services........................................................................................................196
Appendix D Legal Information .........................................................................................................199
Index ..................................................................................................................................................208
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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 NBG6817.
The NBG6817 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 NBG6817 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the
same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There are two USB ports on the side panel of your NBG6817. One is USB 2.0, and the other is USB
3.0. You can connect USB memory sticks, USB hard drives, or USB devices for file sharing. The
NBG6817 automatically detects the USB devices.
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6817:
• W ired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6817 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• W ireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6817 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 NBG6817
Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG6817.
• 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 NBG6817.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG6817 using a
(supported) web browser.
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1.4 Good Habits for Managing the NBG6817
Do the following things regularly to make the NBG6817 more secure and to manage the NBG6817
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 NBG6817 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the NBG6817.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the NBG6817
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 NBG6817 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 NBG6817.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the NBG6817 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
Your NBG6817 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 rear panel of the NBG6817 to activate WPS in order to quickly
set up a wireless network with strong security.
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2.4G WLAN /WP S
5G WLAN /WPS
Pow er
Inte r ne t
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 NBG6817.
Note: You must activate WPS in the NBG6817 and in another wireless device within two
minutes of each other.
1.7 LEDs
Figure 1 Front Panel
The following table describes the front panel LEDs.
For more information on using WPS, see
Section 8.2 on page 49.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/System White On The NBG6817 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking The NBG6817 is in the process of starting up, default restoring,
or My ZyXEL Cloud Server online registration pairing.
Off The NBG6817 is not receiving power.
Internet White On The NBG6817 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 NBG6817 is sending or receiving IP traffic.
Off The NBG6817 does not have an IP connection.
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LAN 1 -4
WAN
WPS
RESET
WiFi
POWER
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
5G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6817 is ready and the 5GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The NBG6817 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6817 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6817 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
2.4G WLAN/WPS White On The NBG6817 is ready and the 2.4GHz wireless LAN is on, but is
Blinking The NBG6817 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Amber On WPS is enabled. The NBG6817 is in the process of firmware
Blinking The NBG6817 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
Off WPS is disabled.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
LAN.
upgrading, configuration restoring, or resetting.
client.
Figure 2 Rear Panel
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Figure 3 Side Panel
USB 1 -2
Chapter 1 Introduction
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the NBG6817 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 NBG6817 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 7.
• 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 163) to see how to make sure these
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your NBG6817 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the NBG6817 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 The NBG6817 is in router mode by default. Type "http://192.168.1.1 or http://myrouter" as the
website address. If the NBG6817 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
If the NBG6817 is in access point, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. See
more information about the modes of the NBG6817.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
Auto-IP Change on page 75 for more information.
Chapter 4 on page 27 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.
Figure 4 Login screen
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
Chapter 3 on page 18 for the eaZy123
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 2 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Logi n .
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 5 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 n ge to save your changes back to the NBG6817.
Type a new password.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Ad m in ist r at or I n act ivit y Tim er field expires (default five minutes; go to
Chapter
15 on page 149 to change this). Simply log back into the NBG6817 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 or http://myrouter" as the website
address. Type "1234" (default) as the password and click Login .
eaZy 123 Wizard
Note: The eaZy 123 wizard appears automatically when the NBG6817 is accessed for the
first time or when you reset the NBG6817 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
If you do not press the Wi-Fi button located on the NBG6817’s back panel, the following screen
opens.
Figure 7 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 8 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
Figure 9 eaZy 123 Setup
3.3 Internet Type
The NBG6817 offers three WAN selection types. They are Au t om a t ic - D H CP, PPP oE or St a t ic.
Configure the Internet type settings on your NBG6817 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 om a t i c - DH CP option if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Figure 10 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 NBG6817 (rather than individual computers), the computers
on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG6817 does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
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Figure 11 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 PoE (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 lect i on Ty p e when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Click
N e x t .
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Figure 12 WAN Selection Type: Static
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 WAN Selection Type: Static
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WAN Selection
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 IP address in this field.
Select the St a t ic option when the WAN port is using a fixed IP address.
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 NBG6817 in the second part. The default wireless
security setting is WPA2-PSK.
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Figure 13 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 NBG6817, 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
NBG6817’s 5 GHz wireless network.
If you do not select this option, the NBG6817 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 NBG6817, 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 p l y button in the third part to save your settings.
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Figure 14 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
NBG6817’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the NBG6817 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 15 Congratulations
You can click the My ZyXEL Clou d Se r v ice button to go to https://mycloud.zyxel.com, where you
can create an account and register your NBG6817. At the time of writing, you can have free DDNS
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Chapter 3 eaZy 123 Wizard
service to get a domain name mapped to the NBG6817’s dynamic IP address. With DDNS, you can
use the domain name to remotely access the NBG6817’s Web Configurator through the Internet.
You have successfully set up your NBG6817 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 NBG6817. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• W e b Confi g u r a t or m o d e . This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing NBG6817 features.
• De v ice m ode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6817, or simply how the NBG6817 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:
CHAPTER 4
NBG6817 Modes
• 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 p e r t : Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG6817.
Click > Ex pe r t M ode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide
page 60
through Chapter 15 on page 161 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6817, which can act as a:
• Ro u t er : This is the default device mode of the NBG6817. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
screen in this mode.
• Acce ss Po int : Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG6817 wirelessly. Go to
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6817, refer to
15 on page 161.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert M o d e only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
Chapter 5 on page 28 for more
Chapter 9 on
Section 6.2 on page 36 to view the St at u s
Section 7.4 on page 44 to view the St a t u s screen in
Chapter
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6817 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6817 can be interrupted.
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5.1 Overview
N e t w or k Ma p
N a v iga t ion Pan e l
Cont r ol Pa ne l
Go t o
St a t u s
Scre e n
( Ex p e r t
Mo de )
The Web Configurator is set to Ea sy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the
NBG6817 in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features
that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 16 Easy Mode
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5.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
•Use this N a v i ga t i on Pa ne l to open the eaZy123 wizard or log out the NBG6817 (
page 29
).
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Section 5.4 on
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
•Use the N et w or k Ma p screen to check if your NBG6817 is connected to the Internet (
on page 30
•Use the Con t r ol Pa n e l to configure and enable NBG6817 features, including guest Wi-Fi,
wireless security, parental control and so on (Section 5.6 on page 31).
).
5.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Contr ol Pa n e l (
depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Ro u t er M ode: All Cont r o l P a n e l features are available.
• Acce ss Po int M o de : Pa r e n t a l Con t r ol and Not ificat ion are not available.
5.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 17 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
Section 5.5
Section 5.6 on page 31) changes
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to open a screen where you can click Check her e to redirect your
Firmware Notification
Wizard Click this icon to open the eaZy123 wizard for the NBG6817.
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Figure 18 Easy Mode: Navigation Panel: Firmware Notification
screen to the firmware upgrade page.
This icon only displays when new firmware is released.
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5.5 Network Map
When you log into the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
Figure 19 Easy Mode: Network Map
Chapter 5 Easy Mode
This screen displays whether the NBG6817 connects to the Internet. It also shows the devices
connected to the NBG6817, including those connecting wirelessly. Click the Refr e 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 NBG6817’s connection status.
This icon is grayed out if the user is unable to access the Internet.
Click this button to refresh the NBG6817’s connection status and the network map.
Info Click this to view the device’s information that is currently connected to the
NBG6817.
Block Click this to block the device from accessing the Internet through the NBG6817.
Rename / Icon Click this to rename the device or change the device’s icon.
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