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AP/Repeater Mode www.zyxel.com http://192.168.1.2 User Name admin Password 1234 2.4G SSID ZyXEL + Last 6 digits of the 2.4G MAC address (ZyXEL734916) 5G SSID ZyXEL+ Last 6 digits of the 5G MAC address + .speed (ZyXEL734917.speed) Pre-shared Key Serial number + Random key Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation NBG6515 AC750 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router Version 1.00 Edition 1, 01/2016 Quick Start Guide User's Guide Default Details LAN IP Address - Router Mode (Default mode) http://192.168.1.1 -
AP/Repeater Mode www.zyxel.com http://192.168.1.2 User Name admin Password 1234 2.4G SSID ZyXEL + Last 6 digits of the 2.4G MAC address (ZyXEL734916) 5G SSID ZyXEL+ Last 6 digits of the 5G MAC address + .speed (ZyXEL734917.speed) Pre-shared Key Serial number + Random key Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation NBG6515 AC750 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router Version 1.00 Edition 1, 01/2016 Quick Start Guide User's Guide Default Details LAN IP Address - Router Mode (Default mode) http://192.168.1.1 -
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... User's Guide ...11 Getting to Know Your NBG ...12 Connection Wizard ...17 Introducing the Web Configurator ...26 Monitor ...31 NBG Modes ...36 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...56 Universal Repeater Mode ...63 Tutorials ...72 Technical Reference ...79 Wireless LAN ...80 IPv6 ...96 WAN ...101 LAN ...111 DHCP... Firewall ...127 Content Filter ...134 Bandwidth Management ...136 Remote Management ...142 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...144 USB Media Sharing ...151 Maintenance ...160 Troubleshooting ...167 NBG6515 User's Guide 3
... User's Guide ...11 Getting to Know Your NBG ...12 Connection Wizard ...17 Introducing the Web Configurator ...26 Monitor ...31 NBG Modes ...36 Easy Mode ...37 Router Mode ...49 Access Point Mode ...56 Universal Repeater Mode ...63 Tutorials ...72 Technical Reference ...79 Wireless LAN ...80 IPv6 ...96 WAN ...101 LAN ...111 DHCP... Firewall ...127 Content Filter ...134 Bandwidth Management ...136 Remote Management ...142 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...144 USB Media Sharing ...151 Maintenance ...160 Troubleshooting ...167 NBG6515 User's Guide 3
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... 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...17 2.3 Connect to Internet ...17 2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP ...18 2.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ...19 2.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ...20 2.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ...21 2.4 Router Password ...22 2.5 Wireless Security ...23 2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 23 2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 24 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...26 3.1 Overview ...26...
... 2.2 Accessing the Wizard ...17 2.3 Connect to Internet ...17 2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP ...18 2.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ...19 2.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ...20 2.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ...21 2.4 Router Password ...22 2.5 Wireless Security ...23 2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security 23 2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 24 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...26 3.1 Overview ...26...
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... Engine ...41 6.6.2 Power Saving ...42 6.6.3 Content Filter ...43 6.6.4 Bandwidth Management ...44 6.6.5 Firewall ...44 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...45 6.6.7 WPS ...46 6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...47 Chapter 7 Router Mode...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 What You Can Do ...49 7.3 Status Screen ...49 7.3.1 Navigation Panel ...52...
... Engine ...41 6.6.2 Power Saving ...42 6.6.3 Content Filter ...43 6.6.4 Bandwidth Management ...44 6.6.5 Firewall ...44 6.6.6 Wireless Security ...45 6.6.7 WPS ...46 6.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ...47 Chapter 7 Router Mode...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 What You Can Do ...49 7.3 Status Screen ...49 7.3.1 Navigation Panel ...52...
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... Connections, and LEDs 167 26.2 NBG Access and Login ...168 26.3 Internet Access ...169 26.4 Resetting the NBG to Its Factory Defaults 171 26.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 171 26.6 USB Device Problems ...172 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 174 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 184 Appendix C Wireless LANs...
... Connections, and LEDs 167 26.2 NBG Access and Login ...168 26.3 Internet Access ...169 26.4 Resetting the NBG to Its Factory Defaults 171 26.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 171 26.6 USB Device Problems ...172 Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting 174 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 184 Appendix C Wireless LANs...
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...introduces the main features and applications of the following networks using a (supported) web browser. • Wireless switch. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to turn the wireless function on your network. This is recommended for secure Internet computing. You can use media ...the NBG. A range of the NBG so that they can use of the Web Configurator to manage the NBG. • Web Configurator. NBG6515 User's Guide 12 Wireless clients can create the following methods to set up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • ...
...introduces the main features and applications of the following networks using a (supported) web browser. • Wireless switch. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 1.3 Ways to turn the wireless function on your network. This is recommended for secure Internet computing. You can use media ...the NBG. A range of the NBG so that they can use of the Web Configurator to manage the NBG. • Web Configurator. NBG6515 User's Guide 12 Wireless clients can create the following methods to set up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • ...
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... a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. WPS Green On WPS is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device. WPS allows you can either press a button (on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the... enough to find another device that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to configure security settings manually. NBG6515 User's Guide 15 Off There is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed...
... a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. WPS Green On WPS is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device. WPS allows you can either press a button (on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the... enough to find another device that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each device's documentation to configure security settings manually. NBG6515 User's Guide 15 Off There is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed...
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PPTP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Back Click this to return to the Internet. The NBG connects to the ...wizard screen without saving. Figure 10 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to you by your ISP. NBG6515 User's Guide 22 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Table 6 Internet Connection Type: PPTP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your...
PPTP Address Type the (static) IP address assigned to you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP. 2.4 Router Password Change the login password in the following screen. Back Click this to return to the Internet. The NBG connects to the ...wizard screen without saving. Figure 10 Connecting to the Internet Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it to you by your ISP. NBG6515 User's Guide 22 Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Table 6 Internet Connection Type: PPTP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your...
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The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Router Password 2.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG in the following screen. Figure 12 Wireless Security: No Security NBG6515 User's Guide 23
The fields that show up depend on your wireless network. Chapter 2 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Router Password 2.5 Wireless Security Configure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on the kind of security you select. 2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your NBG in the following screen. Figure 12 Wireless Security: No Security NBG6515 User's Guide 23
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... when the line is the number of transmitted packets on this port. Association means that are currently associated to the AP (or wireless router) using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This is disconnected. Table 16 Summary: Wireless Association List LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is the number of... received packets on this screen. This is the index number of an associated wireless station. NBG6515 User's Guide 34 This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port. This is the NBG's port type. This displays...
... when the line is the number of transmitted packets on this port. Association means that are currently associated to the AP (or wireless router) using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This is disconnected. Table 16 Summary: Wireless Association List LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is the number of... received packets on this screen. This is the index number of an associated wireless station. NBG6515 User's Guide 34 This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port. This is the NBG's port type. This displays...
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... This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. NBG6515 User's Guide 35 Association means that are currently associated to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. 4.7 WLAN 5G Station...
... This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. NBG6515 User's Guide 35 Association means that are currently associated to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. 4.7 WLAN 5G Station...
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... shows this mode. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 37 for users who just want to use for changing device modes is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG wirelessly. This interface may be sufficient for more information on...this mode. Use this mode. 5.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG changes. When changing to another network, like the Internet. NBG6515 User's Guide 36 The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 26 through Chapter 25 on page 160 discusses the screens in this mode if there is...
... shows this mode. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 37 for users who just want to use for changing device modes is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG wirelessly. This interface may be sufficient for more information on...this mode. Use this mode. 5.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the NBG changes. When changing to another network, like the Internet. NBG6515 User's Guide 36 The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 26 through Chapter 25 on page 160 discusses the screens in this mode if there is...
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... the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 40) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 6.4 Navigation Panel Use...(Link Layer Topology Discovery) patch from the Microsoft Website. Logout Click this to change to Expert mode and customize features of the NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 39 Table 18 Navigation Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Home Click this screen. Chapter 6 Easy Mode 6.2 What You Can Do You can...
... the different device modes, the Control Panel (Section 6.6 on page 40) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode: • Router Mode: All Control Panel features are available. • Access Point Mode: Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available. 6.4 Navigation Panel Use...(Link Layer Topology Discovery) patch from the Microsoft Website. Logout Click this to change to Expert mode and customize features of the NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 39 Table 18 Navigation Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Home Click this screen. Chapter 6 Easy Mode 6.2 What You Can Do You can...
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NBG6515 User's Guide 49 CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG is shown after changing to the Expert mode of your NBG. 7.2 What You Can Do Use the Status screen (Section 7.3 on page 49) to view read-only information about your NBG. 7.3 Status Screen Click to router mode by default. It ...varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG connects the...
NBG6515 User's Guide 49 CHAPTER 7 Router Mode 7.1 Overview The NBG is shown after changing to the Expert mode of your NBG. 7.2 What You Can Do Use the Status screen (Section 7.3 on page 49) to view read-only information about your NBG. 7.3 Status Screen Click to router mode by default. It ...varies depending on the device mode of the Web Configurator. Routers are used to connect the local network to the Internet. In the figure below, the NBG connects the...
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Table 25 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics. See Chapter 6 on page 31. NBG6515 User's Guide 50 Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. Click this to go to the Home page. Select a number of seconds ... every time interval or to view copyright and a link for related product information. Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 40 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. See Chapter 4 on page 37.
Table 25 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics. See Chapter 6 on page 31. NBG6515 User's Guide 50 Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. Click this to go to the Home page. Select a number of seconds ... every time interval or to view copyright and a link for related product information. Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 40 Status Screen: Router Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. See Chapter 4 on page 37.
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...NBG is for example, ZyXEL734917.speed). - SSID This shows a descriptive name used to see the Maintenance navigation menu. System Status NBG6515 User's Guide 51 Click this icon to see the Status page. LAN Information - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address...DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - The default SSID is ZyXEL and the last 6 digits of wireless security the NBG is set - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu...
...NBG is for example, ZyXEL734917.speed). - SSID This shows a descriptive name used to see the Maintenance navigation menu. System Status NBG6515 User's Guide 51 Click this icon to see the Status page. LAN Information - MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address...DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - The default SSID is ZyXEL and the last 6 digits of wireless security the NBG is set - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 25 Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode (continued) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu...
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... PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This column shows the type of data the NBG is disabled. The port types are: WAN, LAN and WLAN. NBG6515 User's Guide 52 This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected. to go to view current DHCP client information. Use this screen to ...the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G / 5G Station Status screen (Section 4.7 on page 32). CPU Usage - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - For the LAN ports, this percentage is close to the...
... PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This column shows the type of data the NBG is disabled. The port types are: WAN, LAN and WLAN. NBG6515 User's Guide 52 This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected. to go to view current DHCP client information. Use this screen to ...the Monitor > WLAN 2.4G / 5G Station Status screen (Section 4.7 on page 32). CPU Usage - Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Router Mode (continued) LABEL Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - For the LAN ports, this percentage is close to the...
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.... WPS Device Use this screen to view the list of individual services. NBG6515 User's Guide 53 DHCP Table Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG's general device,...status information. Advanced This screen allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to configure wireless 2.4G LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 41 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. WPS Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. ...
.... WPS Device Use this screen to view the list of individual services. NBG6515 User's Guide 53 DHCP Table Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status This screen shows the NBG's general device,...status information. Advanced This screen allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to configure wireless 2.4G LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Figure 41 Navigation Panel: Router Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. WPS Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. ...
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... to devices or block the devices from the LAN, WAN or both. FTP Use this screen to enable file sharing through the NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 54 Advanced Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. Remote WWW Management Use this screen...according to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS). LAN IP Use this screen to configure wireless 5G LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 5G MAC Filter Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet ...
... to devices or block the devices from the LAN, WAN or both. FTP Use this screen to enable file sharing through the NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 54 Advanced Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule. Remote WWW Management Use this screen...according to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS). LAN IP Use this screen to configure wireless 5G LAN. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 5G MAC Filter Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet ...
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Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your NBG. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to reboot the NBG without turning the power off. Time Time Setting Use this screen ... of your NBG's time and date. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 55
Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your NBG. Chapter 7 Router Mode Table 27 Navigation Panel: Router Mode (continued) LINK TAB FUNCTION MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to reboot the NBG without turning the power off. Time Time Setting Use this screen ... of your NBG's time and date. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your NBG. NBG6515 User's Guide 55