Getting To Know Your Nbg-419N; Overview; Applications; Ways To Manage The Nbg-419N - ZyXEL Communications NBG-419N User Manual

1.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-419N.
The NBG-419N extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring,
providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE
802.11b/g/n compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing. You can use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your
network. Bandwidth management features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important
applications such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP).

1.2 Applications

Your can create the following networks using the NBG-419N:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-419N so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG-419N to access network resources.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
Figure 1 NBG-419N Network

1.3 Ways to Manage the NBG-419N

Use any of the following methods to manage the NBG-419N.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NBG-419N using a
(supported) web browser.
NBG-419N User's Guide

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