ZyXEL Communications Corporation NBG6503 Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Router
NBG6503 User’s Guide
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1.6 The WPS Button
Your Router supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device
to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device
to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
For more information on using WPS, see
1.7 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
1
Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the
device.
device.
2
Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
when drilling holes for the screws.
WLAN 2.4 GHz
Green
On
The Router is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through
the wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band.
the wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band.
Blinking
The Router is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN
2.4 GHz band.
2.4 GHz band.
Off
The wireless LAN 2.4 GHz band is not ready or has failed.
WPS
Green
On
WPS is enabled.
Blinking
The Router is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
client.
client.
Off
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Table 1
Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button (continued)
LED
COLOR
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes
11 cm
M4 Screws
Two
Screw anchors (optional)
Two