Zyxel NBG-419N Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Reset/Restart

29.1

Overview

This chapter shows you how to restart your NBG-419N.

29.2

What You Can Do

Use the

Reset/Restart

screen (

Section 29.3 on page 181

) to reboot the NBG-419N without

turning the power off.

29.3

Reset/Restart Screen

System restart allows you to reboot the NBG-419N without turning the power off.

Click

Maintenance > Reset/Restart

to open the following screen.

Figure 128

Maintenance > Reset/Restart

Click

Restart

to have the NBG-419N reboot. This does not affect the NBG-419N's configuration.

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Sys OP Mode

30.1

Overview

The

Sys OP Mode

(System Operation Mode) function lets you configure your NBG-419N as a

router, access point or Wireless ISP (WISP) client. You can choose between

Router Mode

,

Access

Point Mode

and

WISP Mode

depending on your network topology and the features you require

from your device.

See

Section 5.1.2 on page 43

for more information on which mode to choose.

30.2

What You Can Do

Use the

Sys OP Mode

screen (

Section 30.4 on page 184

) to select how you want to use your NBG-

419N.

30.3

What You Need to Know

The following describes the device modes available in your NBG-419N.

Router

A router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has

two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.

Figure 129

LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode

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Access Point

An access point enabled all ethernet ports to be bridged together and be in the same subnet. To

connect to the Internet, another device, such as a router, is required.

Figure 130

IP Address in Access Point Mode

WISP

A WISP client connects to an existing access point wirelessly. It acts just like a wireless client in

notebooks/computers.

Figure 131

IP Address in Access Point Mode

Access Point

Wireless

Client

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30.4

Sys Op Mode Screen

Use this screen to select how you want to use your NBG-419N.

Figure 132

Maintenance > Sys OP Mode

The following table describes the labels in the

General

screen.

Table 78

Maintenance > Sys OP Mode

Note: If you select the incorrect System Operation Mode you may not be able to connect

to the Internet.

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

System Operation Mode

Router

Select

Router

Mode

if your device routes traffic between a local network and

another network such as the Internet. This mode offers services such as a firewall

or bandwidth management.

You can configure the IP address settings on your WAN port. Contact your ISP or

system administrator for more information on appropriate settings.

Access Point

Select

Access Point Mode

if your device bridges traffic between clients on the

same network.

•

In Access Point mode all Ethernet ports have the same IP address.

•

All ports on the rear panel of the device are LAN ports, including the port labeled

WAN. There is no WAN port.

•

The DHCP server on your device is disabled.

•

The IP address of the device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.2.

WISP Mode

Select

WISP Mode

if your device needs a wireless client to connect to an existing

access point.

•

You cannot configure Wireless LAN settings (including WPS) and scheduling in

the WISP mode.

•

The IP address of the device on the local network is the same as the IP address

given to the NBG-419N while in router mode (default is 192.168.1.1).

Apply

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

Reset

Click

Reset

to return your settings to the default (

Router

)

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Troubleshooting

This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential

problems are divided into the following categories.

•

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

•

NBG-419N Access and Login

•

Internet Access

•

Resetting the NBG-419N to Its Factory Defaults

•

Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting

31.1

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

The NBG-419N does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.

1

Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the NBG-419N.

2

Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the NBG-419N and plugged in to an

appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.

3

Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the NBG-419N.

4

If the problem continues, contact the vendor.

One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.

1

Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See

Section 1.5 on page 20

.

2

Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.

3

Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.

4

Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the NBG-419N.

5

If the problem continues, contact the vendor.

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