Nbg6616 Modes; Chapter 4 Nbg6616 Modes; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications NBG6616 User Manual

4.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your NBG6616. 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 NBG6616 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your NBG6616, or simply how the NBG6616 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:
• 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 NBG6616.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
17 through

4.1.2 Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6616, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the NBG6616. 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 NBG6616 wirelessly. Go to
this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6616, refer to
25 on page 180.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6616 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6616 can be interrupted.
Chapter 25 on page 180 discusses the screens in this mode.
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