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4.4.2
Universal Repeater Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-418N features in
Universal Repeater
Mode
.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in
Universal Repeater Mode
.
Figure 35
Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 22
Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
Status
This screen shows the NBG-418N’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary
statistics tables.
Network
WLAN
AP Select
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the NBG-418N to
connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
General
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG-418N to block access to
devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG-418N.
Advanced
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS
Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM
QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to the
delivery requirements of individual services.
WPS
Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS Station
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling
Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN
IP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System
General
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as
system and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting
Use this screen to change your NBG-418N’s time and date.
Logs
View Log
Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
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4.5
Setting your NBG-418N to Client Bridge Mode
1
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-418N.
2
The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N is 192.168.1.1 in router mode (192.168.1.2 by default
in non-router mode). In router mode, the NBG-418N can assign your computer an IP address, so
you must set your computer to get an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it
a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254.
3
After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type the IP address of the NBG-418N as the web address in your web browser.
4
Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 17
for instructions on how to do this.
5
Go to
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
and select
Client Bridge
.
Figure 36
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > Client Bridge
6
A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click
OK
in the pop-up message
window. Click
Apply
. Your NBG-418N is now in
Client Bridge
mode.
Tools
Firmware
Use this screen to upload firmware to your NBG-418N.
Configuration
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the
factory defaults to your NBG-418N.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the NBG-418N without turning the power
off.
Sys OP Mode
General
This screen allows you to select the device operation mode:
Router
,
Access Point
,
Client Bridge
or
Universal Repeater
.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Table 22
Menu: Universal Repeater Mode (continued)
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
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Note: Wait while the NBG-418N restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
4.5.1
Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)
Click on
Status
. The screen below shows the status screen in
Client Bridge Mode
.
Figure 37
Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)
The following table describes the labels shown in the
Status
screen.
Table 23
Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name
This is the
System Name
you enter in the
Maintenance
>
System
>
General
screen. It is for identification purposes.
Firmware Version
This is the current firmware version of the NBG-418N.
WLAN Information
- SSID
This is the name of the selected AP that the NBG-418N is associating with.
- Operating Channel
This shows the channel that is used to connect to the selected AP.
- Security Mode
This shows the wireless security the NBG-418N is using to connect to the AP.
- Connection Status
This shows whether the NBG-418N is currently associated with the selected AP.
LAN Information
- MAC Address
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role -
None
.
System Status
Operation Mode
This field shows the device operation mode:
Router
,
Access Point
,
Client
Bridge
or
Universal Repeater
.
System Up Time
This is the total time the NBG-418N has been on.
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4.5.2
Client Bridge Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-418N features in
Client Bridge Mode
.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in
Client Bridge Mode
.
Figure 38
Menu: Client Bridge Mode
Current Date/Time
This field displays your NBG-418N’s present date and time.
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This displays what percentage of the NBG-418N’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the NBG-418N is running at full
load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some
applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications.
- Memory Usage
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the NBG-418N is using.
Interface Status
Interface
This displays the NBG-418N port types. The port types are:
LAN
and
WLAN
.
Status
For the LAN port, this field displays
Down
(line is down) or
Up
(line is up or
connected).
For the WLAN, it displays
Up
when the WLAN is enabled or
Down
when the
WLAN is disabled.
Rate
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or
N/A
when
the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and
N/A
when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
Packet Statistics
Use this screen to view port packet statistics.
Table 23
Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode) (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 24
Menu: Client Bridge Mode
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
Status
This screen shows the NBG-418N’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary
statistics tables.
Network
WLAN
AP Select
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the NBG-418N to
connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
WLAN
Information
Use this screen to view the SSID and security of the selected AP wireless
network.
Advanced
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
LAN
IP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System
General
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as
system and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting
Use this screen to change your NBG-418N’s time and date.
Logs
View Log
Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools
Firmware
Use this screen to upload firmware to your NBG-418N.
Configuration
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the
factory defaults to your NBG-418N.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the NBG-418N without turning the power
off.
Sys OP Mode
General
This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a
Router
,
Access Point
,
Client Bridge
or
Universal Repeater
.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.

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