Nbg Modes; Nbg Mo De S; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications NBG6515 User Manual

5.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG. First, the term "mode" refers to two
things in this User's Guide.
•
We b C o nfig ura to r m o de
features.
•
De vic e m o de
network.
5.1.1 We b C o nfig ura to r Mo de s
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• . The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to
Ea sy
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use
the device.
• . Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG. Click
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5.1.2 De vic e Mo de s
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG, which can act as a:
• . This is the default device mode of the NBG. Use this mode to connect the local network to
Ro ute r
another network, like the Internet. Go to
mode.
•
Ac c e ss Po int
connect to the NBG wirelessly. Go to
•
Unive rsa l Re pe a te r
Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want
to allow clients to connect to the NBG. Go to
mode.
The menu for changing device modes is available in
Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG changes. The running applications and
services of the network devices connected to the NBG can be interrupted.
. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing NBG
. This is the operating mode of your NBG, or simply how the NBG is being used in the
after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
discusses the screens in this mode.
. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
: In this mode, the NBG can be an access point and a WiFi client at the same time.
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