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ZyXEL Communications NBG-420N - V3.60 User Manual (340 pages)

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About this User's Guide
3
- Document Conventions
  4
- Safety Warnings
  6
- Table of Contents
  9
- Contents Overview
  9
- Table of Contents
  11
- List of Figures
  19
- List of Tables
  25
Introduction
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- PART I Introduction
  29
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG420N

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- Figure 1 Secure Wireless Internet Access in Router Mode
  31
  - Overview
    31
    
    Router Mode
    31
    
    AP Mode
    32
    
    Figure 2 Wireless Internet Access in AP Mode
    32
    
    Figure 3 Front Panel
    33
    
    Table 2 Front Panel Leds
    33
  - The WPS Button
    35
Chapter 2 The WPS Button

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- Router Features Vs. AP Features
  32
- Table 1 Features Available in Router Mode Vs. AP Mode
  32
- Good Habits for Managing the NBG420N
  33
- Leds
  33
- Ways to Manage the NBG420N
  33
- Overview
  35
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator

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- Accessing the Web Configurator
  37
Chapter 4 Connection Wizard

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Chapter 5 AP Mode

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- Figure 30 Wireless Internet Access in AP Mode
  65
- The Status Screen in AP Mode
  66
Chapter 6 Tutorials

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- Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both Your NBG420N and Wireless Client
  73
- Figure 35 Wireless AP Connection to the Internet
  73
- Figure 37 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
  76
- Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN > General
  77
- Configure Your Notebook
  78
- Figure 47 Remote Policy
  82
- Figure 48 Authentication Method
  82
- Figure 49 Ipsec Algorithm
  82
- Configuring Jack's NBG420N VPN Settings
  83
- Figure 54 Authentication Method
  84
- Figure 55 Ipsec Algorithm
  84
- Figure 56 VPN Summary
  84
- Figure 57 Pinging Jack's Local IP Address
  85
- Figure 58 SA Monitor
  85
- Network
  87
  - Part II: Network
    87
  - Wireless LAN
    89
    
    Wireless Network Overview
    89
    
    Table 28 WMM Qos Priorities
    94
    
    Figure 61 Network > Wireless LAN > General
    95
    
    Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > General
    95
    
    Figure 62 Network > Wireless LAN > General: no Security
    96
    
    No Security
    96
    
    Table 30 Wireless no Security
    96
    
    Figure 63 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP
    97
    
    Table 31 Network > Wireless LAN > General: Static WEP
    97
    
    Figure 64 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
    98
    
    Table 32 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
    99
    
    Wpa/Wpa2
    99
    
    Figure 65 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2
    100
    
    Table 33 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA/WPA2
    100
    
    MAC Filter
    101
    
    Figure 66 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
    102
    
    Table 34 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
    102
    
    Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
    102
    
    Figure 67 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
    103
    
    Quality of Service (Qos) Screen
    103
    
    Table 35 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
    103
    
    Figure 68 Network > Wireless LAN > Qos
    104
    
    Table 36 Network > Wireless LAN > Qos
    104
    
    Application Priority Configuration
    105
    
    Figure 69 Network > Wireless LAN > Qos: Application Priority Configuration
    105
    
    Figure 70 WPS
    106
    
    Table 37 WPS
    106
    
    Wifi Protected Setup
    106
    
    WPS Screen
    106
    
    Figure 71 WPS Station
    107
    
    Scheduling
    107
    
    Table 38 WPS Station
    107
    
    WPS Station Screen
    107
    
    Figure 72 Scheduling
    108
    
    Ipod Touch Web Configurator
    108
    
    Table 39 Scheduling
    108
    
    Figure 73 Login Screen
    109
    
    Login Screen
    109
    
    Table 40 Login Screen
    109
    
    System Status
    110
    
    Figure 74 System Status Screen
    111
    
    Table 41 System Status Screen
    111
    
    WPS in Progress
    112
    
    Figure 75 WPS in Progress
    113
    
    Port Forwarding
    113
    
    Accessing the Ipod Touch Web Configurator
    114
    
    Figure 76 Port Forwarding
    114
    
    Table 42 Port Forwarding
    114
    
    Accessing the Ipod Touch Web Configurator
    115
    
    Figure 77 Login Screen
    115
    
    Multicast
    117
    
    Wan
    117
    
    WAN MAC Address
    117
    
    WAN Overview
    117
    
    Ethernet Encapsulation
    118
    
    Internet Connection
    118
    
    Table 44 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Pppoe Encapsulation
    121
    
    PPTP Encapsulation
    122
    
    Table 45 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation
    123
    
    Advanced WAN Screen
    125
    
    Factory LAN Defaults
    127
    
    IP Pool Setup
    127
    
    Lan
    127
    
    LAN Overview
    127
    
    Lan Tcp/Ip
    127
    
    System DNS Servers
    127
    
    Any IP
    128
    
    IP Address and Subnet Mask
    128
    
    Multicast
    128
    
    Figure 83 Network > LAN > IP
    130
    
    Table 47 Network > LAN > IP
    130
    
    Advanced LAN Screen
    131
    
    Figure 84 Network > LAN > IP Alias
    131
    
    Figure 85 Network > LAN > Advanced
    131
    
    Table 48 Network > LAN > IP Alias
    131
    
    Table 49 Network > LAN > Advanced
    132
    
    Dhcp
    133
    
    Table 50 Network > DHCP > General
    133
    
    DHCP Advanced Screen
    134
  - WEP Encryption
    96
  - Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk
    98
Chapter 7 Wireless LAN

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- Figure 59 Example of a Wireless Network
  89
- MAC Address Filter
  90
- Ssid
  90
- User Authentication
  90
- Wireless Security Overview
  90
- Encryption
  91
- Roaming
  92
- Quality of Service
  93
- Requirements for Roaming
  93
- Figure 88 Network > DHCP > Client List
  136
- Table 52 Network > DHCP > Client List
  136
Chapter 8 WAN

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Chapter 9 LAN

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- Figure 82 any IP Example
  129
- LAN IP Alias
  130
- LAN IP Screen
  130
Chapter 10 DHCP

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- DHCP General Screen
  133
- Figure 86 Network > DHCP > General
  133
- Figure 87 Network > DHCP > Advanced
  134
- Table 51 Network > DHCP > Advanced
  134
- Client List Screen
  135
Chapter 11 Network Address Translation (NAT)

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- NAT Overview
  137
  - Port Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers
    137
    
    Using NAT
    137
    
    Configuring Servers Behind Port Forwarding Example
    138
    
    Figure 89 Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example
    138
    
    Figure 90 Network > NAT > General
    138
    
    General NAT Screen
    138
    
    NAT Application Screen
    139
    
    Table 53 Network > NAT > General
    139
    
    Figure 91 Network > NAT > Application
    140
    
    Table 54 NAT Application
    140
    
    Figure 92 Game List Example
    142
    
    Figure 93 Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example
    143
    
    NAT Advanced Screen
    143
    
    Two Points to Remember about Trigger Ports
    143
    
    Figure 94 Network > NAT > Advanced
    144
    
    Table 55 Network > NAT > Advanced
    144
  - Dynamic DNS
    147
Chapter 12 Dynamic DNS

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- Game List Example
  141
- Trigger Port Forwarding
  142
- Trigger Port Forwarding Example
  142
- Dynamic DNS Introduction
  147
- Dynamic DNS Screen
  147
- Dyndns Wildcard
  147
- Figure 95 Dynamic DNS
  148
- Table 56 Dynamic DNS
  148
- Security
  151
  - Part III: Security
    151
  - About the NBG420N Firewall
    153
Chapter 13 Firewall

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- Firewall
  153
  - Introduction to Zyxel's Firewall
    153
    
    Stateful Inspection Firewall
    153
    
    What Is a Firewall
    153
    
    Guidelines for Enhancing Security with Your Firewall
    154
    
    Triangle Routes
    154
    
    Triangle Routes and IP Alias
    154
    
    Figure 96 Using IP Alias to Solve the Triangle Route Problem
    155
    
    Figure 97 Security > Firewall > General L
    155
    
    Figure 98 Security > Firewall > Services
    156
    
    Figure 99 Security > Firewall > Services > Adding a Rule
    158
    
    Table 59 Security > Firewall > Services > Adding a Rule
    158
    
    Content Filtering
    161
    
    Table 60 Security > Content Filter > Filter
    162
    
    Schedule
    163
    
    Customizing Keyword Blocking URL Checking
    164
    
    Domain Name or IP Address URL Checking
    164
    
    File Name URL Checking
    164
    
    Full Path URL Checking
    164
    
    Ipsec VPN
    165
    
    Ipsec VPN Overview
    165
    
    What You Can Do in the Ipsec VPN Screens
    165
    
    IKE SA (IKE Phase 1) Overview
    166
    
    What You Need to Know about Ipsec VPN
    166
  - Table 58 Security > Firewall > Services
    156
  - The Add Firewall Rule Screen
    157
Chapter 14 Content Filtering

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- General Firewall Screen
  155
- Table 57 Security > Firewall > General
  155
- Services Screen
  156
- Days and Times
  161
- Filter Screen
  161
- Introduction to Content Filtering
  161
- Restrict Web Features
  161
- Figure 100 Security > Content Filter > Filter
  162
- Figure 101 Security > Content Filter > Schedule
  163
- Table 61 Security > Content Filter > Schedule
  163
Chapter 15 Ipsec VPN

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Chapter 16 Static Route Screens

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Chapter 17 Bandwidth Management

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Chapter 18 Remote Management

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- Remote Management Limitations
  209
- Remote Management Overview
  209
- Figure 126 Management > Remote MGMT > WWW
  210
- Figure 127 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet
  211
- Table 80 Management > Remote MGMT > Telnet
  211
- DNS Screen
  212
- FTP Screen
  212
Chapter 19 Universal Plug-And-Play (Upnp)

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- Cautions with Upnp
  215
- How Do I Know if I'M Using Upnp
  215
- Introducing Universal Plug and Play
  215
- NAT Traversal
  215
- Figure 130 Management > Upnp > General
  216
- Table 83 Management > Upnp > General
  216
- Upnp and Zyxel
  216
- Upnp Screen
  216
- Installing Upnp in Windows Example
  217
- Figure 131 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication
  217
- Figure 132 Add/Remove Programs: Windows Setup: Communication: Components
  218
- Figure 133 Network Connections
  218
- Figure 134 Windows Optional Networking Components Wizard
  219
- Figure 135 Networking Services
  219
- Figure 136 Network Connections
  220
- Figure 137 Internet Connection Properties
  221
- Figure 138 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings
  222
- Figure 139 Internet Connection Properties: Advanced Settings: Add
  222
- Figure 140 System Tray Icon
  223
- Figure 141 Internet Connection Status
  223
- Figure 142 Network Connections
  224
- Figure 143 Network Connections: My Network Places
  225
- Figure 144 Network Connections: My Network Places: Properties: Example
  225
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  227
  - Part V: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    227
  - System
    229
    
    System General Screen
    229
    
    System Overview
    229
    
    Table 84 Maintenance > System > General
    229
    
    Time Setting Screen
    230
    
    Table 86 Maintenance > Logs > View Log
    234
    
    Figure 148 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings
    235
    
    Table 87 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings
    235
    
    Log Descriptions
    237
    
    Table 88 System Maintenance Logs
    237
    
    Table 89 System Error Logs
    238
    
    Table 90 Access Control Logs
    238
    
    Table 91 TCP Reset Logs
    238
    
    Table 92 Packet Filter Logs
    239
    
    Table 93 ICMP Logs
    239
    
    Table 94 CDR Logs
    240
    
    Table 95 PPP Logs
    240
    
    Table 96 Upnp Logs
    240
    
    Table 97 Content Filtering Logs
    240
    
    Table 98 Attack Logs
    241
    
    Table 100 IKE Logs
    242
    
    Table 101 PKI Logs
    245
    
    Table 102 802.1X Logs
    246
    
    Table 103 ACL Setting Notes
    247
    
    Table 104 ICMP Notes
    247
    
    Table 105 Syslog Logs
    248
    
    Table 106 RFC-2408 ISAKMP Payload Types
    249
    
    Figure 155 Temporarily Disconnected
    254
    
    Figure 156 Configuration Restore Error
    254
    
    Restart Screen
    254
    
    Wake on LAN
    255
    
    Overview
    259
    
    Router
    259
    
    Sys Op Mode
    259
    
    Figure 161 IP Address in AP Mode
    260
    
    Figure 162 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
    260
    
    Figure 163 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: Router
    260
    
    Figure 164 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: AP
    261
    
    Table 112 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
    261
    
    Language
    263
    
    Language Screen
    263
    
    Troubleshooting
    265
  - Table 99 Ipsec Logs
    242
  - Tools
    251
Chapter 20 System

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- Figure 145 Maintenance > System > General
  229
  - Figure 146 Maintenance > System > Time Setting
    230
  - Table 85 Maintenance > System > Time Setting
    231
Chapter 21 Logs

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- Figure 147 Maintenance > Logs > View Log
  233
- Logs
  233
- View Log
  233
- Log Settings
  234
- Appendices and Index
  271
  - Part VI: Appendices and Index
    271
Chapter 22 Tools

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Chapter 23 Configuration Mode

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Chapter 24 Sys Op Mode

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- Figure 160 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode
  259
- Selecting System Operation Mode
  260
Chapter 25 Language

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- Figure 165 Language
  263
Chapter 26 Troubleshooting

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- Power, Hardware Connections, and Leds
  265
- NBG420N Access and Login
  266
- Internet Access
  268
- Resetting the NBG420N to Its Factory Defaults
  269
- Wireless Router/Ap Troubleshooting
  269
- Advanced Features
  270
Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions

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- Table 113 Hardware Features
  273
- Table 114 Firmware Features
  274
- Table 115 Feature Specifications
  275
- Table 116 Standards Supported
  276
- Figure 166 Wall-Mounting Example
  277
- Figure 167 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw
  278
Appendix B Pop-Up Windows, Javascripts and Java Permissions

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- Figure 168 Pop-Up Blocker
  279
- Internet Explorer Pop-Up Blockers
  279
  - Figure 169 Internet Options: Privacy
    280
  - Figure 170 Internet Options: Privacy
    281
  - Figure 171 Pop-Up Blocker Settings
    281
  - Figure 172 Internet Options: Security
    282
  - Figure 173 Security Settings - Java Scripting
    283
  - Figure 174 Security Settings - Java
    283
  - Java Permissions
    283
  - Figure 175 Java (Sun)
    284
Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting

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- Introduction to Ip Addresses
  285
- Figure 176 Network Number and Host ID
  286
- Subnet Masks
  286
  - Table 117 Subnet Mask - Identifying Network Number
    286
  - Table 118 Subnet Masks
    287
  - Table 119 Maximum Host Numbers
    287
  - Table 120 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation
    287
  - Figure 177 Subnetting Example: before Subnetting
    288
  - Figure 178 Subnetting Example: after Subnetting
    289
  - Table 121 Subnet 1
    289
  - Table 122 Subnet 2
    290
  - Table 123 Subnet 3
    290
  - Table 124 Subnet 4
    290
  - Table 125 Eight Subnets
    290
  - Table 126 24-Bit Network Number Subnet Planning
    291
  - Table 127 16-Bit Network Number Subnet Planning
    291
  - Configuring Ip Addresses
    292
  - Private Ip Addresses
    292
Appendix D Setting up Your Computer's IP Address

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Appendix E Wireless Lans

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- Figure 202 Peer-To-Peer Communication in an Ad-Hoc Network
  309
- Wireless Lan Topologies
  309
  - Figure 203 Basic Service Set
    310
    
    Figure 204 Infrastructure WLAN
    311
    
    Figure 205 RTS/CTS
    312
    
    Table 128 IEEE 802.11G
    313
    
    Types of Radius Messages
    314
    
    Types of Authentication
    315
    
    Dynamic Wep Key Exchange
    316
    
    Table 129 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types
    316
    
    Figure 206 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication
    318
    
    WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example
    318
    
    WPA(2)-PSK Application Example
    318
    
    Security Parameters Summary
    319
    
    Table 131 Examples of Services
    321
  - Fragmentation Threshold
    312
  - Preamble Type
    313
Appendix F Services

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- Table 130 Wireless Security Relational Matrix
  319
Appendix G Legal Information

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- Zyxel Limited Warranty
  327
Appendix H Customer Support

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- Index
  335

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NBG420N

Chapter 2 The WPS Button

Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator

Chapter 4 Connection Wizard

Chapter 5 AP Mode

Chapter 6 Tutorials

Chapter 7 Wireless LAN

Chapter 8 WAN

Chapter 9 LAN

Chapter 10 DHCP

Chapter 11 Network Address Translation (NAT)

Chapter 12 Dynamic DNS

Chapter 13 Firewall

Chapter 14 Content Filtering

Chapter 15 Ipsec VPN

Chapter 16 Static Route Screens

Chapter 17 Bandwidth Management

Chapter 18 Remote Management

Chapter 19 Universal Plug-And-Play (Upnp)

Chapter 20 System

Chapter 21 Logs

Chapter 22 Tools

Chapter 23 Configuration Mode

Chapter 24 Sys Op Mode

Chapter 25 Language

Chapter 26 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions

Appendix B Pop-Up Windows, Javascripts and Java Permissions

Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer's IP Address

Appendix E Wireless Lans

Appendix F Services

Appendix G Legal Information

Appendix H Customer Support

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