ZyXEL Communications NBG6503 User Manual

Table of Contents

NBG6503 User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5

Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 13

Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Router.............................................................................................................15

1.1 Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................15
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................15
1.3 Ways to Manage the Router  .............................................................................................................15
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Router  ..............................................................................................16
1.5 LEDs  .................................................................................................................................................17
1.6 The WPS Button  ...............................................................................................................................18
1.7 Wall Mounting  ...................................................................................................................................18

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Chapter 2
Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................21

2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
2.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................22

2.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP  .........................................................................................................23
2.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP  ......................................................................................................23
2.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE  ........................................................................................................24
2.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP  ..........................................................................................................25

2.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................27
2.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................27

2.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................27
2.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...............................................................................28

Chapter 3
Introducing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................31

3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................31
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................31

3.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................31
3.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................32
3.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................33