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ZyXEL Communications NBG-419N Installation Manual

ZyXEL Communications NBG-419N Installation Manual

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NBG-419N Installation Guide
ZyXEL
PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490
Voice 800.432.7607
Page 1 of 12
FAX 785.658.3344

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  • Page 1 NBG-419N Installation Guide ZyXEL PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490 Voice 800.432.7607 Page 1 of 12 FAX 785.658.3344...
  • Page 2: Hardware Installation

    Purpose This guide will assist you in the basic installation and setup of the ZyXEL NBG-419N wireless home router and is written for Windows ®XP, Windows ®Vista, Windows ®7, and MAC Operating systems. The initial configuration must be done through a hard-wired Ethernet cable from your computer to the router.
  • Page 3 419N. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the WAN port on the NBG-419N to the Data jack going to the internet. The Data jack could be on the back of your modem or router. If you are connecting to the new fiber network, you can connect directly to the wall jack.
  • Page 4 • Launch your web browser. If the screen shown below does not automatically start, type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar of your browser. • When asked for the Password enter 1234 and click the Login button. PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490 Voice 800.432.7607 Page 4 of 12 FAX 785.658.3344...
  • Page 5 • Select your Language and click the Connect to Internet button to start the Internet Detection tool. • The Internet Detection tool will attempt to automatically discover the type of Internet connection. PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490 Voice 800.432.7607 Page 5 of 12 FAX 785.658.3344...
  • Page 6 Connection Type, call the telephone office for directions. If DHCP does not appear by default in the drop down box, this is an indication that there is no communication between the NBG-419N and the previously installed modem/router. PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490 Voice 800.432.7607...
  • Page 7: Router Password

    Router Password You’ll next be asked to change the Admin password. Simply type and confirm the new password, then click Next. This password is used during the initial setup and if you need to edit the routers configuration. Note: Document your new Admin Password on the last page. PO Box 190 2504 Ave.
  • Page 8: Wireless Security

    • Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 characters). Try not to use a name for the SSID that will identify who you are. For example; JohnSmithNetwork. • If you change this field on the NBG-419N, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network.
  • Page 9 • From the Security mode: drop-down, select a Wireless Security method. We recommend WPA-PSK. PO Box 190 2504 Ave. D. Wilson, KS 67490 Voice 800.432.7607 Page 9 of 12 FAX 785.658.3344...
  • Page 10 • Enter a password into the Wireless password: field. Be sure to choose a password only you will know. • Enter the password again into the Verify Password field. • Click Next. Notes: • This SSID and Wireless Password have to be entered into any wireless computer wanting to access the internet through your wireless router.
  • Page 11 Ethernet cable from the computer and the LAN port on the back of the router if you plan to use your computer wirelessly. To add more devices to the NBG-419N, simply plug the devices into the AC outlet and follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedure for connecting Wi-Fi devices.
  • Page 12 Resetting the NBG-419N to Its Factory Defaults If you would like to reprogram your NBG-419N, you can do so by resetting it to factory defaults. If you reset the NBG-419N, you lose all of the changes you have made. The NBG- 419N re-loads its default settings, and the password resets to 1234.