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...User Guide Feedback Help us help you get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to the following address, or use .... Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 3 It contains information on setting up and running right away. Send all User Guide-related comments...
...User Guide Feedback Help us help you get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to the following address, or use .... Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 3 It contains information on setting up and running right away. Send all User Guide-related comments...
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... "in the navigation panel, then the Status sub menu and finally the Show Statistics button to get to that could harm you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Maintenance > Status > Show Statistics means you to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the...
... "in the navigation panel, then the Status sub menu and finally the Show Statistics button to get to that could harm you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Maintenance > Status > Show Statistics means you to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the...
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... 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware Connections ...26 1.7 LEDs ...27 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series AP 29 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...31 2.1 Overview ...31 2.2 Access ...32 2.3 The Main Screen ...33 2.3.1 Title Bar ...34 2.3.2 Navigation Panel ...34 2.3.3 Warning Messages ...38 2.3.4 Site Map ...38 2.3.5 Object Reference ...38 2.3.6 Tables...
... 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware Connections ...26 1.7 LEDs ...27 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series AP 29 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...31 2.1 Overview ...31 2.2 Access ...32 2.3 The Main Screen ...33 2.3.1 Title Bar ...34 2.3.2 Navigation Panel ...34 2.3.3 Warning Messages ...38 2.3.4 Site Map ...38 2.3.5 Object Reference ...38 2.3.6 Tables...
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... Do in this Chapter 75 5.2 Dashboard ...76 5.2.1 CPU Usage ...80 5.2.2 Memory Usage ...81 8 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1 Overview ...49 3.2 Object-based Configuration 49 3.3 Feature Configuration Overview 49 3.3.1 Feature ...50 3.3.2 MGNT Mode ...50 3.3.3 LAN Setting ...50 3.3.4 Wireless ...50 3.3.5 Device HA ...51 3.4 Objects ...51 3.4.1 User ...51 3.4.2 AP Profile ...52 3.4.3 MON Profile...
... Do in this Chapter 75 5.2 Dashboard ...76 5.2.1 CPU Usage ...80 5.2.2 Memory Usage ...81 8 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1 Overview ...49 3.2 Object-based Configuration 49 3.3 Feature Configuration Overview 49 3.3.1 Feature ...50 3.3.2 MGNT Mode ...50 3.3.3 LAN Setting ...50 3.3.4 Wireless ...50 3.3.5 Device HA ...51 3.4 Objects ...51 3.4.1 User ...51 3.4.2 AP Profile ...52 3.4.3 MON Profile...
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....3.2 Time Server Synchronization 198 15.4 Console Speed ...199 15.5 WWW Overview ...200 15.5.1 Service Access Limitations 200 15.5.2 System Timeout ...200 15.5.3 HTTPS ...200 15.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control 201 15.5.5 HTTPS Example ...203 15.6 SSH ...209 15.6.1 How SSH Works ...210 15.6.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA3000-N series AP 211...
....3.2 Time Server Synchronization 198 15.4 Console Speed ...199 15.5 WWW Overview ...200 15.5.1 Service Access Limitations 200 15.5.2 System Timeout ...200 15.5.3 HTTPS ...200 15.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control 201 15.5.5 HTTPS Example ...203 15.6 SSH ...209 15.6.1 How SSH Works ...210 15.6.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA3000-N series AP 211...
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... 219 15.9.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile 220 15.10 Internal RADIUS Server 221 15.10.1 Configuring the Internal RADIUS Server 222 15.10.2 Adding or Editing a Trusted AP Profile 224 15.11 Technical Reference ...225 Chapter 16 Log and Report ...227 ... Chapter 17 File Manager ...241 17.1 Overview ...241 17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 241 17.1.2 What you Need to Know 241 17.2 Configuration File ...243 17.3 Firmware Package ...248 17.4 Shell Script ...249 Chapter 18 Diagnostics...253 18.1 Overview ...253 18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter...
... 219 15.9.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile 220 15.10 Internal RADIUS Server 221 15.10.1 Configuring the Internal RADIUS Server 222 15.10.2 Adding or Editing a Trusted AP Profile 224 15.11 Technical Reference ...225 Chapter 16 Log and Report ...227 ... Chapter 17 File Manager ...241 17.1 Overview ...241 17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 241 17.1.2 What you Need to Know 241 17.2 Configuration File ...243 17.3 Firmware Package ...248 17.4 Shell Script ...249 Chapter 18 Diagnostics...253 18.1 Overview ...253 18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter...
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...roaming technology and QoS features eliminate voice call disruptions. See the Quick Start Guide for how to eight simultaneous independent virtual APs. Configuration profiles let you easily use . NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's ...-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make hardware connections. Your NWA3000-N series AP is easy to install, configure and use different WLAN and security settings for rouge APs to search for various virtual and managed APs. The NWA3000-N series...
...roaming technology and QoS features eliminate voice call disruptions. See the Quick Start Guide for how to eight simultaneous independent virtual APs. Configuration profiles let you easily use . NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's ...-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make hardware connections. Your NWA3000-N series AP is easy to install, configure and use different WLAN and security settings for rouge APs to search for various virtual and managed APs. The NWA3000-N series...
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... between the wireless stations and the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of the security between APs is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is enabled, ...are connected to use the same pre-shared key. When WDS security is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. If you should be configured to independent wired networks and have a bridge connection (A can communicate with other APs. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs...
... between the wireless stations and the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of the security between APs is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is enabled, ...are connected to use the same pre-shared key. When WDS security is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. If you should be configured to independent wired networks and have a bridge connection (A can communicate with other APs. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs...
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... the wireless clients in any wireless network, clients can also use legacy device information hyper-links to connect to the Web Configurators of setting up to configure and manage up and maintaining multiple devices. See Section 4.1 on page 55 for which they have the correct security settings.... compartmentalize groups of writing. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 23 You can greatly reduce the effort of the following ZyNOS-based NWA-3000 series APs: • NWA-3160 • NWA-3163 • NWA-3500 • NWA-3550 • NWA-3166 1. This allows you to and from certain BSSs.
... the wireless clients in any wireless network, clients can also use legacy device information hyper-links to connect to the Web Configurators of setting up to configure and manage up and maintaining multiple devices. See Section 4.1 on page 55 for which they have the correct security settings.... compartmentalize groups of writing. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 23 You can greatly reduce the effort of the following ZyNOS-based NWA-3000 series APs: • NWA-3160 • NWA-3163 • NWA-3500 • NWA-3550 • NWA-3166 1. This allows you to and from certain BSSs.
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..., SSH or Telnet) or via the console port. Chapter 1 Introduction The following ways to manage the NWA3000-N series AP. The user (U) configures the controller AP (C), which then automatically updates the configurations of the managed APs (M1 ~ M4). Command-Line Interface (CLI) The CLI allows you to use the following figure illustrates a CAPWAP... text-based commands to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP You can access it using an Internet browser. This User's Guide provides information about the Web Configurator. Figure 7 CAPWAP Network Example U C M1 M2 M3 M4 1.4 Ways to...
..., SSH or Telnet) or via the console port. Chapter 1 Introduction The following ways to manage the NWA3000-N series AP. The user (U) configures the controller AP (C), which then automatically updates the configurations of the managed APs (M1 ~ M4). Command-Line Interface (CLI) The CLI allows you to use the following figure illustrates a CAPWAP... text-based commands to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP You can access it using an Internet browser. This User's Guide provides information about the Web Configurator. Figure 7 CAPWAP Network Example U C M1 M2 M3 M4 1.4 Ways to...
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...'s not easy to manage the NWA3000-N series AP using CLI commands. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 25 See the Command Reference Guide for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. See the SNMP chapter in a safe place.
...'s not easy to manage the NWA3000-N series AP using CLI commands. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 25 See the Command Reference Guide for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. See the SNMP chapter in a safe place.
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... information on making hardware connections. 26 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you know how to totally re-configure the NWA3000-N series AP; Chapter 1 Introduction • Back up an earlier configuration file, you won't have to reset the NWA3000-N series AP to its factory default settings...
... information on making hardware connections. 26 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide If you backed up the configuration (and make sure you know how to totally re-configure the NWA3000-N series AP; Chapter 1 Introduction • Back up an earlier configuration file, you won't have to reset the NWA3000-N series AP to its factory default settings...
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...Here are some of the ways to start . Using the RESET button If you press the RESET button, the NWA3000-N series AP sets the configuration to become corrupt. Disconnecting the power Power off occurs when you turn off or remove the power. Not doing so can cause the firmware to... METHOD DESCRIPTION Turning on the power to network resources. It does not turn on the power A cold start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you turn off . The NWA3000-N series AP does not stop the system processes or write cached data to ...
...Here are some of the ways to start . Using the RESET button If you press the RESET button, the NWA3000-N series AP sets the configuration to become corrupt. Disconnecting the power Power off occurs when you turn off or remove the power. Not doing so can cause the firmware to... METHOD DESCRIPTION Turning on the power to network resources. It does not turn on the power A cold start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you turn off . The NWA3000-N series AP does not stop the system processes or write cached data to ...
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NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 31 In order to use the Web Configurator, you must: • Use Internet Explorer 7.0 and later or Firefox 1.5 and later • Allow pop-up windows • Enable JavaScript (enabled by default) • Enable Java permissions (enabled by default) • Enable cookies The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The NWA3000-N series AP Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser.
NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 31 In order to use the Web Configurator, you must: • Use Internet Explorer 7.0 and later or Firefox 1.5 and later • Allow pop-up windows • Enable JavaScript (enabled by default) • Enable Java permissions (enabled by default) • Enable cookies The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The NWA3000-N series AP Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser.
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.... 32 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide If you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2 Access 1 Make sure your NWA3000-N series AP hardware is properly connected. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Browse to https://192.168.1.2. Otherwise, the dashboard appears...
.... 32 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide If you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2 Access 1 Make sure your NWA3000-N series AP hardware is properly connected. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Browse to https://192.168.1.2. Otherwise, the dashboard appears...
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Title Bar • B - Navigation Panel • C - Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 The Main Screen The Web Configurator's main screen is divided into these parts: Figure 9 The Web Configurator's Main Screen A B C • A - Main Window NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 33
Title Bar • B - Navigation Panel • C - Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 The Main Screen The Web Configurator's main screen is divided into these parts: Figure 9 The Web Configurator's Main Screen A B C • A - Main Window NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 33
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...command line interface (CLI). Console Click this to open a popup window that always appear over the screens below, regardless of the Web Configurator. Figure 11 Navigation Panel 34 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Figure 10 Title Bar The icons provide the following sections introduce the NWA3000-N ...screens. CLI Click this to open the console in the middle of the right edge of links to the Web Configurator screens. Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this to display basic information about the NWA3000-N series AP. Click the arrow in ...
...command line interface (CLI). Console Click this to open a popup window that always appear over the screens below, regardless of the Web Configurator. Figure 11 Navigation Panel 34 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Figure 10 Title Bar The icons provide the following sections introduce the NWA3000-N ...screens. CLI Click this to open the console in the middle of the right edge of links to the Web Configurator screens. Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this to display basic information about the NWA3000-N series AP. Click the arrow in ...
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... about the connected stations. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is in widgets that you can re-arrange to configure the NWA3000-N series AP's features. AP List Displays which APs are currently connected to legacy NWA3000-N series AP 3000 APs.... Station Info Displays information about the radios of the connected APs. Log View Log Displays log entries for connected APs. 2.3.2.3 Configuration Menu Use the configuration menu screens to suit your needs. Rogue AP Displays information about suspected rogue APs. Wireless NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 35 ...
... about the connected stations. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is in widgets that you can re-arrange to configure the NWA3000-N series AP's features. AP List Displays which APs are currently connected to legacy NWA3000-N series AP 3000 APs.... Station Info Displays information about the radios of the connected APs. Log View Log Displays log entries for connected APs. 2.3.2.3 Configuration Menu Use the configuration menu screens to suit your needs. Rogue AP Displays information about suspected rogue APs. Wireless NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 35 ...
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...-N series AP is in controller mode. Console Speed Set the console speed. WWW Configure HTTP, HTTPS, and general authentication. SSH Configure SSH server and SSH service settings. MON Mode Configure how the NWA3000-N series AP monitors for the NWA3000-N series AP. AP Profile ...network. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is in controller mode. Load Balancing Configure load balancing for traffic moving to and from trusted sources. DCS Configure dynamic wireless channel selection. Setting Manage default settings for all users, general settings for the ...
...-N series AP is in controller mode. Console Speed Set the console speed. WWW Configure HTTP, HTTPS, and general authentication. SSH Configure SSH server and SSH service settings. MON Mode Configure how the NWA3000-N series AP monitors for the NWA3000-N series AP. AP Profile ...network. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is in controller mode. Load Balancing Configure load balancing for traffic moving to and from trusted sources. DCS Configure dynamic wireless channel selection. Setting Manage default settings for all users, general settings for the ...
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...AP. Shutdown Turn off the NWA3000-N series AP. Log Setting Configure the system log, e-mail logs, and remote syslog servers. 2.3.2.4 Maintenance Menu Use the maintenance menu screens to manage configuration and firmware files, run shell script files for the NWA3000N series...-N series AP. Diagnostics Diagnostic Collect diagnostic information. Firmware Package View the current firmware version and to send. Auth. SNMP Configure SNMP communities and services. Capture Reboot Restart the NWA3000-N series AP. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 37 Table 7 Maintenance ...
...AP. Shutdown Turn off the NWA3000-N series AP. Log Setting Configure the system log, e-mail logs, and remote syslog servers. 2.3.2.4 Maintenance Menu Use the maintenance menu screens to manage configuration and firmware files, run shell script files for the NWA3000N series...-N series AP. Diagnostics Diagnostic Collect diagnostic information. Firmware Package View the current firmware version and to send. Auth. SNMP Configure SNMP communities and services. Capture Reboot Restart the NWA3000-N series AP. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 37 Table 7 Maintenance ...