Router Modes; Chapter 5 Router Modes; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications NBG6503 User Manual

5.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your Router. 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 Router features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your Router, or simply how the Router is being used
in the network.

5.1.1 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 Router.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
31 through

5.1.2 Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a:
• Router. This is the default device mode of the Router. 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 Router wirelessly. Go to
mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your Router, refer to
22.10 on page
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 Router changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the Router can be interrupted.
NBG6503 User's Guide
Chapter 22 on page 155 discusses the screens in this mode.
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Router Modes

Section 7.3 on page 58
Section 8.4 on page 68 view the Status screen in this
Chapter 6 on page 45 for more
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