Customer Installation Guide NBG-4615 v2 ZyXEL Wireless Router Form #496PTC Rev. 09/2013
Hardware Installation 1. First, connect the DSL modem to the WAN port, located on the back of the NBG-4615 v2, on the far right side next to the antenna. 2. Next, connect any wired computers or devices to any of the four LAN ports, directly to the left of the WAN port. Wireless Computers Wired Computers Pioneer DSL Modem AC Adapter 12VDC 1Amp
Logging In to the NBG-4615 v2 3. Direct your computer s web browser to 192.168.1.1. When asked for the Password, input 1234. 4. Click Login to begin setting the Wizard Setup (for new routers).
Wizard Setup Connect to the Internet 5. Click the Connect to the Internet button to start the Internet Detection tool. 6. The Detection tool will attempt to automatically discover what type of Internet connection is coming from the modem (Ethernet, PPPoE, etc.).
Wizard Setup Connect to the Internet (Cont d) 7. If the Detection tool discovers the Internet type, it will automatically present the applicable options to complete setup, if any. In the case of PPPoE, you will be asked to enter the PPPoE User Name (typically your Pioneer email address) and Password. 8. Additionally, you can be set up with either a Dynamic IP or Static IP (most customers will use the Dynamic IP setting). PPPoE with Dynamic IP PPPoE with Static IP
Wizard Setup Connect to the Internet (Cont d) 9. For Static IP addresses, you ll need to insert the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, and Primary / Secondary DNS addresses. 10. If the Detection tool discovers a DHCP Internet connection, there are no additional steps. 11. If the Detection tool does not correctly detect the Internet connection type, simply choose the correct type from the Internet Connection Type drop-down menu and insert any pertinent information. 12. When finished, click Next. Static IP DHCP
Wizard Setup Router Password 13. You ll next be asked to change the Admin password. Simply type and confirm the new password, click Next.
Setup Wizard Wireless Security 14. We ll now setup wireless settings. Begin by entering in a name for the SSID (this is the name that wireless computers see). 15. From the Security mode drop-down, select a wireless security method. We recommend WPA2- PSK. (Note: WEP can be used, but must be set up in the Expert Mode menu)
Setup Wizard Wireless Security (Cont d) 16. You ll next enter the WPA Wireless password. The same password will be entered into a computer when it tries to connect wirelessly. Also, Verify the Password in the corresponding field. 17. Click Next.
Wizard Setup Finalizing 18. Finally, once settings are applied, you ll be greeted with the Congratulations screen. Click Go to close the Wizard and proceed to the router s main Dashboard.
Advanced Settings Wireless LAN Setup 19. On the lower right corner of the Dashboard, you can click on Wireless Security to check the NBG-4615 v2 s wireless LAN settings, including SSID, Security Mode, and Wireless password.
Expert Mode Wireless Security Setup (WEP) 20. You may have an older wireless device that may not be compatible with WPA. In this case, you ll need to use the router s Expert Mode menus to configure WEP. To access Expert Mode, click on the Expert Mode link in the upper right corner of the Dashboard. Note: You can return to Easy Mode (the Dashboard) by clicking on the Easy Mode link in the upper right corner of the Expert Mode menu.
Expert Mode Wireless Security Setup (WEP) (Cont d) 21. In the left margin of the Expert Mode menu, click on the Configuration icon (the icon looks similar to gears).expand the Network menu and click on the Wireless LAN submenu. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select Static WEP. Click, Apply. Static WEP
Expert Mode Wireless Security Setup (WEP) (Cont d) 22. The menu will now adjust so you may enter the WEP settings. Ensure the WEP Encryption is set to 128-bit. You ll next enter the WEP Encryption Keys.The same Passphrase will be entered into a computer when it tries to connect wirelessly.the key must be exactly 13 ASCII characters long (or 26 hex characters (0-9, a-f)). It is mandatory to set up Key 1, other Key setups are optional. Click Apply.
Expert Mode WAN (Cont d) 23. In Expert Mode, on the left margin menu, you can click on Configuration, then Network, and then WAN to verify the NBG-4615 v2 s WAN setting.
Expert Mode WAN (Cont d) In the Expert Mode under the WAN settings two items need to be changed: 24. Enter 1492 as the MTU Size. 25. Select User-Defined in the drop down menu box and type 64.250.192.64 in the box to the right of User-Defined box.
Conclusion If your computer utilizes the wireless connection, and you have enabled wireless encryption, then you will need to enter the key or passphrase for the wireless devices to gain network/internet connectivity. If you need help with the basic setup of this router then please call Pioneer Customer Care, 1-800-375-8903.