NBG460N Wireless N Gigabit Router User's Guide Version 3.60 3/2008 Edition 1 DEFAULT LOGIN IP Address http://192.168.1.1 Password 1234 www.zyxel.com About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NBG460N using the web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Related Documentation · Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access. · Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. · ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications. User Guide Feedback Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you! The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NBG460N User's Guide 3 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User's Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions · The NBG460N may be referred to as the "NBG460N", the "device", the "product" or the "system" in this User's Guide. · Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font. · A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on your keyboard. · "Enter" means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. "Select" or "choose" means for you to use one of the predefined choices. · A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen. · Units of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on. · "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other words". 4 NBG460N User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The NBG460N icon is not an exact representation of your device. NBG460N Computer Notebook computer Server DSLAM Firewall Telephone Switch Router Modem NBG460N User's Guide 5 Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. · Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. · Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. · Do NOT store things on the device. · Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. · Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information. · Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. · Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. · Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. · Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. · Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). · Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. · Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution. · If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet. · Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one. · Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. · Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s). · If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged. This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. 6 NBG460N User's Guide Safety Warnings NBG460N User's Guide 7 Safety Warnings 8 NBG460N User's Guide Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 29 Getting to Know Your NBG460N ............................................................................................... 31 The WPS Button ........................................................................................................................ 35 Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 37 Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................... 49 AP Mode .................................................................................................................................... 65 Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 73 Network ................................................................................................................................... 87 Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 89 WAN .........................................................................................................................................117 LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 127 DHCP ...................................................................................................................................... 133 Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................................................ 137 Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................................................... 147 Security ................................................................................................................................. 151 Firewall .................................................................................................................................... 153 Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................... 161 IPSec VPN ............................................................................................................................... 165 Management ......................................................................................................................... 193 Static Route Screens ............................................................................................................... 195 Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................... 199 Remote Management .............................................................................................................. 209 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ............................................................................................. 215 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 227 System ..................................................................................................................................... 229 Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 233 Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 251 Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 257 Sys Op Mode ........................................................................................................................... 259 Language ................................................................................................................................. 263 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 265 Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 271 NBG460N User's Guide 9 Contents Overview 10 NBG460N User's Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 6 Contents Overview ................................................................................................................... 9 Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 11 List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 19 List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 25 Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 29 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG460N............................................................................................ 31 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 31 1.2 Router Mode ........................................................................................................................ 31 1.3 AP Mode .............................................................................................................................. 32 1.4 Router Features vs. AP Features ........................................................................................ 32 1.5 Ways to Manage the NBG460N .......................................................................................... 33 1.6 Good Habits for Managing the NBG460N ........................................................................... 33 1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 33 Chapter 2 The WPS Button...................................................................................................................... 35 2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 35 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................ 37 3.1 Web Configurator Overview ................................................................................................. 37 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 37 3.3 Resetting the NBG460N ...................................................................................................... 39 3.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 39 3.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................... 39 3.5 The Status Screen in Router Mode .......................................... ...