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Version 6.20 Edition 1, 03/2021 Copyright © 2021 Zyxel Communications Corporation User's Guide NAP Series 802.11ac Dual-Radio Nebula Cloud Managed Access Points Default Login Details Web Address User Name Password http://(DHCP-assigned IP) or http://192.168.1.2 admin Assigned by NCC or 1234 Note: Login is required only when the NAP cannot be accessed using NCC.
Version 6.20 Edition 1, 03/2021 Copyright © 2021 Zyxel Communications Corporation User's Guide NAP Series 802.11ac Dual-Radio Nebula Cloud Managed Access Points Default Login Details Web Address User Name Password http://(DHCP-assigned IP) or http://192.168.1.2 admin Assigned by NCC or 1234 Note: Login is required only when the NAP cannot be accessed using NCC.
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... to support.zyxel.com to manage the Nebula devices remotely. Every effort has been made to differences in configuring that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NAP and register it with the Nebula Control Center (NCC) for cloud management. • Web Configurator Online Help Click the help in...
... to support.zyxel.com to manage the Nebula devices remotely. Every effort has been made to differences in configuring that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NAP and register it with the Nebula Control Center (NCC) for cloud management. • Web Configurator Online Help Click the help in...
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...Router Switch Internet Server Desktop Laptop IP Phone Printer Nebula Switch Nebula Gateway Smart T.V. Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in this guide. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this guide may be referred to as the "NAP" in this guide...your device. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you first click Configuration in this series may use the following generic icons. Access Point Smartphone Set-top box NAP Series User's Guide 3 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you may need to...
...Router Switch Internet Server Desktop Laptop IP Phone Printer Nebula Switch Nebula Gateway Smart T.V. Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in this guide. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this guide may be referred to as the "NAP" in this guide...your device. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you first click Configuration in this series may use the following generic icons. Access Point Smartphone Set-top box NAP Series User's Guide 3 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you may need to...
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... to access the web configurator. Make sure your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to the NAP's LAN/Ethernet port and use the Zyxel ZON utility, or check the connected gateway for the NAP's current LAN IP address. If you are having problems with accessing the Internet and the NCC, you may need to change the NAP's VLAN setting or manually set its IP address through its DHCP server function, connect your computer to mobile users...
... to access the web configurator. Make sure your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to the NAP's LAN/Ethernet port and use the Zyxel ZON utility, or check the connected gateway for the NAP's current LAN IP address. If you are having problems with accessing the Internet and the NCC, you may need to change the NAP's VLAN setting or manually set its IP address through its DHCP server function, connect your computer to mobile users...
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... the NCC, you need to the Internet, use its IP address before connecting it to change the NAP's VLAN setting or manually set up and maintain network devices in Web Configurator. Command-Line Interface (CLI) The CLI allows you to set its built-in a more information on ZON Utility see Section 1.3 on your computer (Windows operating system). Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 Dual-Radio Application 1.2 Ways to Manage the NAP You...
... the NCC, you need to the Internet, use its IP address before connecting it to change the NAP's VLAN setting or manually set up and maintain network devices in Web Configurator. Command-Line Interface (CLI) The CLI allows you to set its built-in a more information on ZON Utility see Section 1.3 on your computer (Windows operating system). Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 Dual-Radio Application 1.2 Ways to Manage the NAP You...
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... versions) • Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) • Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) Note: To check for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. 1.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and manage a network more efficiently. You should see if your PC, please make sure it . 2 The first time you will see this screen. It detects devices...
... versions) • Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) • Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) Note: To check for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. 1.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and manage a network more efficiently. You should see if your PC, please make sure it . 2 The first time you will see this screen. It detects devices...
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Then select the Supported model and firmware version link. Figure 3 ZON Utility Screen 3 Select a network adapter to check the supported models and firmware versions later, you want to which your device is not listed here, see the device release notes for ZON utility support. The release notes are connected. NAP Series User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 2 Supported Devices and Versions If you can click the Show information about ZON icon in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site. If your supported devices are in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Then select the Supported model and firmware version link. Figure 3 ZON Utility Screen 3 Select a network adapter to check the supported models and firmware versions later, you want to which your device is not listed here, see the device release notes for ZON utility support. The release notes are connected. NAP Series User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 2 Supported Devices and Versions If you can click the Show information about ZON icon in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site. If your supported devices are in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
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... 1 IP configuration Change the selected device's IP address. 2 Renew IP Address Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address. 3 Reboot Device Use this icon to enable or disable the Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature on the selected device. You must know the current admin password before changing to a new one. 9 Configure NCC Discovery You must have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your browser. NAP Series User's Guide 13 If it in the ZON Utility screen. Model This...
... 1 IP configuration Change the selected device's IP address. 2 Renew IP Address Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address. 3 Reboot Device Use this icon to enable or disable the Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature on the selected device. You must know the current admin password before changing to a new one. 9 Configure NCC Discovery You must have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your browser. NAP Series User's Guide 13 If it in the ZON Utility screen. Model This...
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... cloud management mode. Status This field displays whether changes to turn LEDs on the discovered device that first received an ZDP discovery request from the ZON utility. NCC Discovery This field displays if the discovered device supports the Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature. Serial Number Enter the admin password of the discovered device. As the NAP does not support IP Configuration, Renew IP address and Flash Locator LED, this setting with LED suppression. Use a password...
... cloud management mode. Status This field displays whether changes to turn LEDs on the discovered device that first received an ZDP discovery request from the ZON utility. NCC Discovery This field displays if the discovered device supports the Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature. Serial Number Enter the admin password of the discovered device. As the NAP does not support IP Configuration, Renew IP address and Flash Locator LED, this setting with LED suppression. Use a password...
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... is activated. The NAP is ready for use and its WiFi interface is connecting to boot up . NAP Series User's Guide 19 Table 6 NAP102 LED COLOR Amber Green Amber Green Green Red Amber STATUS Slowly blinks amber for one second and green for one second alternatively Slowly blinks amber and green alternatively three times and turns steady green for three seconds On Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s...
... is activated. The NAP is ready for use and its WiFi interface is connecting to boot up . NAP Series User's Guide 19 Table 6 NAP102 LED COLOR Amber Green Amber Green Green Red Amber STATUS Slowly blinks amber for one second and green for one second alternatively Slowly blinks amber and green alternatively three times and turns steady green for three seconds On Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s...
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Use a browser that allows easy system setup and management through Internet browser. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.1.1 on page 7 for more information. 4 The Login screen appears. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that supports HTML5, such as the NAP's IP address. 3 Browse to allow: •Web browser pop-up windows from your device. •JavaScript (enabled by default). •Java permissions (enabled by...
Use a browser that allows easy system setup and management through Internet browser. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.1.1 on page 7 for more information. 4 The Login screen appears. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that supports HTML5, such as the NAP's IP address. 3 Browse to allow: •Web browser pop-up windows from your device. •JavaScript (enabled by default). •Java permissions (enabled by...
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... the Visit button if you to remotely manage and monitor the NAP. 6 Click Login. 2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to open the Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) login page in a new tab or window. Title Bar • B - The screens may vary slightly for the NAP's current password. Figure 12 Title Bar NAP Series User's Guide 21 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 5 Type the user name (default: "admin") and password (default: "1234...
... the Visit button if you to remotely manage and monitor the NAP. 6 Click Login. 2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to open the Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) login page in a new tab or window. Title Bar • B - The screens may vary slightly for the NAP's current password. Figure 12 Title Bar NAP Series User's Guide 21 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 5 Type the user name (default: "admin") and password (default: "1234...
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... not connected to configure the NAP's features. Log View history logs of the Zyxel Device. Figure 14 Warning Message NAP Series User's Guide 23 Table 8 Configuration Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION Network IP Setting Configure the IP address for the Zyxel Device. VLAN Manage the Ethernet interface VLAN settings. Maintenance Menu Use the Maintenance Menu screens to run shell script files for the NAP Ethernet interface. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Configuration Menu Use the Configuration Menu screens to the Nebula Control Center...
... not connected to configure the NAP's features. Log View history logs of the Zyxel Device. Figure 14 Warning Message NAP Series User's Guide 23 Table 8 Configuration Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION Network IP Setting Configure the IP address for the Zyxel Device. VLAN Manage the Ethernet interface VLAN settings. Maintenance Menu Use the Maintenance Menu screens to run shell script files for the NAP Ethernet interface. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Configuration Menu Use the Configuration Menu screens to the Nebula Control Center...
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... NAP is connected. Center Activation Status Use Proxy to Access NCC This displays whether the NAP uses a proxy server to access the NCC (Nebula Control Center). Ethernet This field displays whether the NAP's Ethernet port is connected and the IP address of the NAP. If the NAP cannot connect to the Internet or to NCC, an error message is disabled. This shows Not activated if the wireless LAN is...
... NAP is connected. Center Activation Status Use Proxy to Access NCC This displays whether the NAP uses a proxy server to access the NCC (Nebula Control Center). Ethernet This field displays whether the NAP's Ethernet port is connected and the IP address of the NAP. If the NAP cannot connect to the Internet or to NCC, an error message is disabled. This shows Not activated if the wireless LAN is...
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... IP Setting LABEL Get Automatically Use Fixed IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server IP Address Use Proxy to Access Internet Proxy Server Proxy Port Authentication User Name Password Apply Reset DESCRIPTION Select this if you need to select this option if the proxy server requires authentication before it does not know how to route the packet to make the interface a DHCP client and automatically get the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address from a DHCP server. Type the IP address of...
... IP Setting LABEL Get Automatically Use Fixed IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server IP Address Use Proxy to Access Internet Proxy Server Proxy Port Authentication User Name Password Apply Reset DESCRIPTION Select this if you need to select this option if the proxy server requires authentication before it does not know how to route the packet to make the interface a DHCP client and automatically get the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address from a DHCP server. Type the IP address of...
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... individual port. In traditional switched environments, all broadcasts are connected should allow the NAP to connect to one group. NAP Series User's Guide 28 VLAN also increases network performance by limiting broadcasts to configure the VLAN settings for your network. Use this screen, click Configuration > Network > VLAN. A device can make it to connect to be in the same VLAN, as shown in the MAC header to more manageable logical broadcast domain...
... individual port. In traditional switched environments, all broadcasts are connected should allow the NAP to connect to one group. NAP Series User's Guide 28 VLAN also increases network performance by limiting broadcasts to configure the VLAN settings for your network. Use this screen, click Configuration > Network > VLAN. A device can make it to connect to be in the same VLAN, as shown in the MAC header to more manageable logical broadcast domain...
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... changed the IP address and have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try one of the advanced suggestions. I cannot see the troubleshooting suggestions for I forgot the IP address for the NAP. 1 The default static IP address is in the web configurator. 1 Make sure you can also check the NCC's AP > Monitor > Access Point screen for the NAP's current LAN IP address. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LED is a DHCP client...
... changed the IP address and have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try one of the advanced suggestions. I cannot see the troubleshooting suggestions for I forgot the IP address for the NAP. 1 The default static IP address is in the web configurator. 1 Make sure you can also check the NCC's AP > Monitor > Access Point screen for the NAP's current LAN IP address. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LED is a DHCP client...
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... TCP ports are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is already registered with NCC but I forgot the password. 1 The default password is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port. The NAP is not on page 40. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Advanced Suggestions • If your NAP doesn't have to go through network authentication such as necessary. 6.4 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. Do this does not work , you have entered the user name and password...
... TCP ports are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is already registered with NCC but I forgot the password. 1 The default password is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port. The NAP is not on page 40. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Advanced Suggestions • If your NAP doesn't have to go through network authentication such as necessary. 6.4 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. Do this does not work , you have entered the user name and password...
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Hackers have accessed my WEP-encrypted wireless LAN. Use the strongest security mechanism that both the NAP and your computer are using widely-available software. The WiFi security is extremely insecure. NAP Series User's Guide 39 Change the RADIUS server's configuration if you use a different re-authentication timer setting. How do I specified. It is strongly recommended that you need to lift up a clip beneath the down arrow close to the Ethernet ports, then use a thin...
Hackers have accessed my WEP-encrypted wireless LAN. Use the strongest security mechanism that both the NAP and your computer are using widely-available software. The WiFi security is extremely insecure. NAP Series User's Guide 39 Change the RADIUS server's configuration if you use a different re-authentication timer setting. How do I specified. It is strongly recommended that you need to lift up a clip beneath the down arrow close to the Ethernet ports, then use a thin...
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... mode power consumption < 0.5W. (Wireless settings, please refer to a recycling station designated by itself; Contact your device, make sure that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must fixed to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. Only use , or service this device before connecting it might cause electrocution. Opening...
... mode power consumption < 0.5W. (Wireless settings, please refer to a recycling station designated by itself; Contact your device, make sure that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must fixed to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. Only use , or service this device before connecting it might cause electrocution. Opening...