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4.3
Setting your NBG-418N v2 to AP Mode
1
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-418N v2.
2
The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is 192.168.1.1 in router mode and 192.168.1.2 by
default in non-router mode.
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 v2 as the web address in your web browser.
4
Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 16
for instructions on how to do this.
5
Go to
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
and select
Access Point
.
6
A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click
OK
in the pop-up message
window. Click
Apply
. Your NBG-418N v2 is now in
AP Mode
.
Note: Wait while the NBG-418N v2 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
4.3.1
Status Screen (AP Mode)
Click on
Status
. The screen below shows the status screen in
AP Mode
.
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Figure 25
Status Screen (AP Mode)
The following table describes the labels shown in the
Status
screen.
Table 12
Status Screen (AP 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 v2.
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 Server
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN Information
- MAC Address
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN -
On
,
Off
, or
Off by scheduler
.
- Name (SSID)
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the NBG-418N v2 in the wireless
LAN.
- Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the NBG-418N v2
automatically scans and selects.
- Operating Channel
This shows the channel number which the NBG-418N v2 is currently using over the
wireless LAN.
- Security Mode
This shows the level of wireless security the NBG-418N v2 is using.
- 802.11 Mode
This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the NBG-418N v2 supports. Wireless
clients must support the same standard in order to be able to connect to the NBG-
418N v2
- WPS
This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Click the status to display
Network
>
Wireless LAN
>
WPS
screen.
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4.3.2
AP Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure NBG-418N v2 features in
AP Mode
.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in
AP Mode
.
Figure 26
Menu: AP Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
System Status
Operation Mode
This field shows the device operatiing mode:
Router
,
Access Point
,
Universal
Repeater
or
Client Bridge
.
System Up Time
This is the total time the NBG-418N v2 has been on.
Current Date/Time
This field displays your NBG-418N v2’s present date and time.
Summary
Client Table
Use this screen to view current client information. Click “
Details...
” to see the
screen.
Packet Statistics
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click “
Details...
” to
see the screen.
Table 12
Status Screen (AP Mode) (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Table 13
Menu: AP Mode
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
Network
Wireless LAN
General
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the NBG-418N v2 to block access
to devices or block the devices from accessing the NBG-418N v2.
Advanced
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
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.
MBSSID
Use this screen to configure multiple SSIDs on the NBG-418N v2.
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 v2’s time and date.
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4.4
Setting your NBG-418N v2 to Universal Repeater Mode
1
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the NBG-418N v2.
2
The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N v2 is 192.168.1.1 in router mode and 192.168.1.2 by
default in non-router mode.
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 v2 as the web address in your web browser.
4
Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 16
for instructions on how to do this.
5
Go to
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
and select
Universal Repeater
.
6
A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click
OK
in the pop-up message
window. Click
Apply
. Your NBG-418N v2 is now in
Universal Repeater
mode.
Note: Wait while the NBG-418N v2 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
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 v2.
Configuration
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the
factory defaults to your NBG-418N v2.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the NBG-418N v2 without turning the
power off.
Sys OP Mode
General
This screen allows you to select the device operating mode:
Router
,
Access Point
,
Universal Repeater
or
Client Bridge
.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Table 13
Menu: AP Mode (continued)
LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
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4.4.1
Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
Click on
Status
. The screen below shows the status screen in
Universal Repeater
mode.
Figure 27
Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
The following table describes the labels shown in the
Status
screen.
Table 14
Status Screen (Universal Repeater 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 v2.
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 Server
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server.
WLAN AP Information
- MAC Address
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN -
On
,
Off
, or
Off by
scheduler
.
- Name (SSID)
This shows a descriptive SSID name used to identify the NBG-418N v2 in the
wireless LAN.
- Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the NBG-418N
v2 automatically scans and selects.

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