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... ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of Contents...7 Part I: User's Guide 15 Chapter 1 Introduction ...17 1.1 Overview ...17 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP 18 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater ...18 1.2.2 AP + Bridge ...22 1.2.3 MBSSID ...22 1.3 Management Mode ...23 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP 24 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware...
... ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of Contents...7 Part I: User's Guide 15 Chapter 1 Introduction ...17 1.1 Overview ...17 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP 18 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater ...18 1.2.2 AP + Bridge ...22 1.2.3 MBSSID ...22 1.3 Management Mode ...23 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP 24 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware...
User Guide
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..., supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for rouge APs to 24 other NWA3000-N series APs on your network. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide...
..., supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for rouge APs to 24 other NWA3000-N series APs on your network. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide...
User Guide
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... for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of radio interference. 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater The NWA3000-N series AP can communicate with other APs. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are...below. Once the security settings of the security between APs is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. A NWA3000-N series AP in bridge mode, you do not enable WDS security, traffic between the wireless stations and the AP. Note: A different channel should enable Spanning Tree Protocol...
... for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of radio interference. 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater The NWA3000-N series AP can communicate with other APs. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are...below. Once the security settings of the security between APs is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. A NWA3000-N series AP in bridge mode, you do not enable WDS security, traffic between the wireless stations and the AP. Note: A different channel should enable Spanning Tree Protocol...
User Guide
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Figure 1 Bridge Application Figure 2 Repeater Application NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 19 Refer to your other ZyXEL access points only. Chapter 1 Introduction At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other access point's documentation for details.
Figure 1 Bridge Application Figure 2 Repeater Application NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 19 Refer to your other ZyXEL access points only. Chapter 1 Introduction At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other access point's documentation for details.
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... broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.1.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example In the example below, when both NWA3000-N series APs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to circle the ...network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation and disruption of communications. Figure 3 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 20 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide The following examples show two network topologies that can lead to avoid...
... broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.1.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example In the example below, when both NWA3000-N series APs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to circle the ...network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation and disruption of communications. Figure 3 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 20 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide The following examples show two network topologies that can lead to avoid...
User Guide
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...same hub. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 21 Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000-N series AP is also connected to the same wired LAN. Figure 5 Bridge Loop: Bridge Connected to Wired LAN To prevent bridge loops, ensure that you enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)... in the Wireless screen or your NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) are connected to both wired and wireless segments ...
...same hub. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 21 Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000-N series AP is also connected to the same wired LAN. Figure 5 Bridge Loop: Bridge Connected to Wired LAN To prevent bridge loops, ensure that you enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)... in the Wireless screen or your NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) are connected to both wired and wireless segments ...
User Guide
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...the same time. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is independent of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless ...clients). When the NWA3000-N series AP is not encrypted. Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the name of a BSS. If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between the...
...the same time. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is independent of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless ...clients). When the NWA3000-N series AP is not encrypted. Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the name of a BSS. If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between the...
User Guide
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... of reauthentication time remaining, and the amount of the configuration failed after firmware update - Peer MAC Address This field displays the hardware address of the bridge connection. Status This field displays the status of interface statistics. 78 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Current Date/ This field displays the current date and time...
... of reauthentication time remaining, and the amount of the configuration failed after firmware update - Peer MAC Address This field displays the hardware address of the bridge connection. Status This field displays the status of interface statistics. 78 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Current Date/ This field displays the current date and time...
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... represents the amount of time over which the data moved across this radio in standalone mode and you set the wireless operating mode to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this displays information about all the wireless clients that have connected to close this window. 92 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Time The x-axis.... Status This field displays the status of security the NWA3000-N series AP is in megabytes per second. bps This axis represents the amount of the bridge connection.
... represents the amount of time over which the data moved across this radio in standalone mode and you set the wireless operating mode to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this displays information about all the wireless clients that have connected to close this window. 92 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Time The x-axis.... Status This field displays the status of security the NWA3000-N series AP is in megabytes per second. bps This axis represents the amount of the bridge connection.
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... > Device HA > Active-Passive Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Monitored Interface Summary This table shows the status of the device HA settings and status of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. The member interfaces of the NWA3000-N series AP's interfaces. Management IP This field displays the interface's management IP address and...-N series AP from this IP address. If the master NWA3000-N series AP changes, you should enter the IP address or FQDN of writing, Ethernet and bridge interfaces can get updated configuration.
... > Device HA > Active-Passive Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Monitored Interface Summary This table shows the status of the device HA settings and status of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. The member interfaces of the NWA3000-N series AP's interfaces. Management IP This field displays the interface's management IP address and...-N series AP from this IP address. If the master NWA3000-N series AP changes, you should enter the IP address or FQDN of writing, Ethernet and bridge interfaces can get updated configuration.
User Guide
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... and underscores are automatically linked to be implemented. Channel 5 GHz is the gap introduced between wireless clients and the AP to AP+Bridge. Select the wireless channel which this window. Select the SSID profile this screen. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 151 Table 53 Configuration...data transfer rates but also increases interference. Reducing the interval increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Select AP+Bridge to make this profile's name. General Settings Activate Select this radio profile to reduce interference. Chapter 12 AP Profile The...
... and underscores are automatically linked to be implemented. Channel 5 GHz is the gap introduced between wireless clients and the AP to AP+Bridge. Select the wireless channel which this window. Select the SSID profile this screen. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 151 Table 53 Configuration...data transfer rates but also increases interference. Reducing the interval increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Select AP+Bridge to make this profile's name. General Settings Activate Select this radio profile to reduce interference. Chapter 12 AP Profile The...
User Guide
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...for each Rate, select a rate option from its list. The rates are: WDS Settings • Fast Select - Use this if the other ZyXEL NWA access points only. Each access point can use the same encryption method to TKIP. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 153 Select an 802.11 broadcast ...connection between two or more APs. Note: Check your other access points on your WDS. Use AES if the other AP's documentation to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. Edit Activate Inactivate # Status Note: Other APs must use a different pre-shared key. To turn off an entry, select it is...
...for each Rate, select a rate option from its list. The rates are: WDS Settings • Fast Select - Use this if the other ZyXEL NWA access points only. Each access point can use the same encryption method to TKIP. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 153 Select an 802.11 broadcast ...connection between two or more APs. Note: Check your other access points on your WDS. Use AES if the other AP's documentation to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. Edit Activate Inactivate # Status Note: Other APs must use a different pre-shared key. To turn off an entry, select it is...
User Guide
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... character pairs, for your changes back to include compatible legacy NWA series APs Legacy Link (NWA-3160/NWA-3163/NWA-3500/NWA-3550) as readable text to reassign it . Chapter 12 AP Profile Table 53 Configuration > Object > AP Profile > Add/Edit Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of scanning for wireless frequencies...
... character pairs, for your changes back to include compatible legacy NWA series APs Legacy Link (NWA-3160/NWA-3163/NWA-3500/NWA-3550) as readable text to reassign it . Chapter 12 AP Profile Table 53 Configuration > Object > AP Profile > Add/Edit Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of scanning for wireless frequencies...
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...NWA3000-N series AP virtual routers on the RADIUS server has priority. Device HA is the master or a backup. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on Device HA. The management IP address should be in each virtual router.... I turn on both. Either activate device HA before connecting the bridge interfaces or disable the bridge interfaces, connect the bridge interfaces, activate device HA, and finally reactivate the bridge interfaces. You can use it to access the NWA3000-N series AP for the same ...
...NWA3000-N series AP virtual routers on the RADIUS server has priority. Device HA is the master or a backup. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on Device HA. The management IP address should be in each virtual router.... I turn on both. Either activate device HA before connecting the bridge interfaces or disable the bridge interfaces, connect the bridge interfaces, activate device HA, and finally reactivate the bridge interfaces. You can use it to access the NWA3000-N series AP for the same ...
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...via CAPWAP (Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points), which allows a manger station to take place through the network. CAPWAP The ZyXEL Device can see the list of the wireless stations that are based on the network. Wireless Intrusion Prevention Rogue AP detection, classification...support SSL, and many Web sites use the protocol to authenticate users. SNMP is a protocol used for exchanging management information between switches, bridges or routers. DFS DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) from IEEE 802.11h allows a wider choice of allowed...
...via CAPWAP (Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points), which allows a manger station to take place through the network. CAPWAP The ZyXEL Device can see the list of the wireless stations that are based on the network. Wireless Intrusion Prevention Rogue AP detection, classification...support SSL, and many Web sites use the protocol to authenticate users. SNMP is a protocol used for exchanging management information between switches, bridges or routers. DFS DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) from IEEE 802.11h allows a wider choice of allowed...
User Guide
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... that you have is covered by someone else and passed on the original authors' reputations. 352 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide This Product includes arp-sk, bridge-utils, busybox, dhcpcd, dhcp-helper, freeradius-server, gd, hostapd, iproute2, ipset, iptables, keepalived, kismet, libeeprog, libol, Linux kernel, msmtp, netkittelnet, pam, pptp, ppp, proftpd, rp...
... that you have is covered by someone else and passed on the original authors' reputations. 352 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide This Product includes arp-sk, bridge-utils, busybox, dhcpcd, dhcp-helper, freeradius-server, gd, hostapd, iproute2, ipset, iptables, keepalived, kismet, libeeprog, libol, Linux kernel, msmtp, netkittelnet, pam, pptp, ppp, proftpd, rp...
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... MBSSID 22 B backing up configuration files 243 Basic Service Set see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 319 boot module 248 bridge 18, 22 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Index Index Bridge/Repeater 18 BSS 22, 23, 319 C CA 327 and certificates 172 CA (Certificate Authority), see also users 137 Advanced Encryption Standard...
... MBSSID 22 B backing up configuration files 243 Basic Service Set see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 319 boot module 248 bridge 18, 22 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Index Index Bridge/Repeater 18 BSS 22, 23, 319 C CA 327 and certificates 172 CA (Certificate Authority), see also users 137 Advanced Encryption Standard...
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... access 17 mode 18 model name 77 monitored interfaces 136 device HA 134 My Certificates, see also certificates 175 N Netscape Navigator 31 network 17 network bridge 18 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 197 O object-based configuration 49 objects 49, 51 certificates 171 for configuration 49 introduction to 49 users, user groups 137...
... access 17 mode 18 model name 77 monitored interfaces 136 device HA 134 My Certificates, see also certificates 175 N Netscape Navigator 31 network 17 network bridge 18 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 197 O object-based configuration 49 objects 49, 51 certificates 171 for configuration 49 introduction to 49 users, user groups 137...