ZyXEL Communications NBG-417N - Manual (Page 21)

NBG-417N User’s Guide
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Getting to Know Your NBG-417N
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NBG-417N.
The NBG-417N 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 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for
secure Internet computing.
1.2 Applications
Your can create the following networks using the NBG-417N:
• Wired. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the NBG-
417N so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the NBG-417N to access network
resources.
• WAN. Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
Figure 1 NBG-417N Network