ZyXEL Communications ARMOR G1, User Manual

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NBG6818 User’s Guide
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Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG6818, also called ARMOR G1.
The NBG6818 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy
network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
compatible devices. The NBG6818 is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet
computing.
There is an USB port on the side panel of your NBG6818. You can connect an USB memory stick, an USB
hard drive, or an USB device for file sharing. The NBG6818 automatically detects the USB device.
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the NBG6818:
• Wired . You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG6818 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
Figure 1 Internet Access Application: Wired Connection
• Wireless . Wireless clients can connect to the NBG6818 to access network resources. You can use WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS-compatible
device.