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NBG-418N User’s Guide 35
CHAPTER 4
Modes
4.1 Overview
You can set up the NBG-418N with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different device
modes.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. The NBG-
418N automatically restarts when you change modes.
The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N in Router mode is 192.168.1.1. The
default IP address of the NBG-418N in other modes is 192.168.1.2.
• Router: Use this mode if you want to use routing functions such as LAN DHCP, NAT, firewall and
so on on the NBG-418N (N). The NBG-418N has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses.
Connect the WAN port to an Internet Access Device (IAD) such as a broadband modem.
Figure 20 Router
• Access Point: Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in your network and you want to
set up a wireless network and bridge the wired and wireless connections on the NBG-416N.
Figure 21 AP Mode
LEW
WLAN
LAN
WAN
N
IAD
LEW
WLAN
LAN
WAN
N
R