Nbg4615 Modes; Chapter 7 Nbg4615 Modes; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications NBG4615 User Manual

7.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG4615. First, the term "mode"
refers to two things in this User's Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing NBG4615 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG4615, or simply how the NBG4615 is
being used in the network.

7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes

This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy: 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.
• Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the NBG4615.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
43 through

7.1.2 Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the NBG4615, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG4615. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
screen in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG4615 wirelessly. Go to
this mode.
• Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 can be an access point and a wireless client at
the same time. 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 NBG4615. Go to
page 84 to view the Status screen in this mode.
• WISP: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to
which you want to connect your local network. Go to
screen in this mode.
• WISP + UR: In this mode, the NBG4615 has the same function as in WISP mode. In addition, it
can provide WiFi function to the clients on the LAN side. Go to
the Status screen in this mode.
NBG4615 User's Guide
Chapter 29 on page 221 discusses the screens in this mode.
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NBG4615 Modes

Chapter 8 on page 57
Section 9.2 on page 69
Section 10.4 on page 78 to view the Status screen in
Section 11.5 on page 84
Section 13.4 on page 101
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Chapter 5 on page
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Section 11.5 on
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