User Guide
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... The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 23 The NWA controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, rogue Access Point (AP) detection, layer 2 isolation and an internal authentication server. CHAPTER 1 Introduction Note: This User's Guide includes the NWA-3160, NWA-3163 and the NWA-3166. Multiple security profiles allow you to easily assign different types of security to groups of users. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting Institute of...
... The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 23 The NWA controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, rogue Access Point (AP) detection, layer 2 isolation and an internal authentication server. CHAPTER 1 Introduction Note: This User's Guide includes the NWA-3160, NWA-3163 and the NWA-3166. Multiple security profiles allow you to easily assign different types of security to groups of users. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting Institute of...
User Guide
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... not enable WDS security, traffic between the wireless stations and the AP. Figure 7 AP + Bridge Application X Y A B 1.2.4 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is enabled, both AP and bridge connection at the same time. When WDS security is the set of a BSS. When the NWA is in bridge mode. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA 28 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security...
... not enable WDS security, traffic between the wireless stations and the AP. Figure 7 AP + Bridge Application X Y A B 1.2.4 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is enabled, both AP and bridge connection at the same time. When WDS security is the set of a BSS. When the NWA is in bridge mode. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA 28 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security...
User Guide
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... for cases when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in three ways: • Use the RESET button to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 36 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Use this device. See Chapter 2 on page 279). • Transfer the configuration file to your NWA using your NWA's MAC address that you will lose all the settings you will need to blink). This means that will...
... for cases when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in three ways: • Use the RESET button to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 36 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Use this device. See Chapter 2 on page 279). • Transfer the configuration file to your NWA using your NWA's MAC address that you will lose all the settings you will need to blink). This means that will...
User Guide
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... List, Channel Usage, F/W (Firmware) Upload, Configuration (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. SERVER (Setting, Trusted AP, Trusted Users), CERTIFICATES (My Certificates, Trusted CAs), LOGS (View Log and Log Settings), VLAN (Wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN), Load Balancing, and DCS. • Click MAINTENANCE to exit the web configurator. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the screen to configure advanced features such as MGNT MODE (Controller AP, Standalone AP or Managed AP), SYSTEM (General, Password and Time Setting), WIRELESS (Wireless, SSID, Security...
... List, Channel Usage, F/W (Firmware) Upload, Configuration (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. SERVER (Setting, Trusted AP, Trusted Users), CERTIFICATES (My Certificates, Trusted CAs), LOGS (View Log and Log Settings), VLAN (Wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN), Load Balancing, and DCS. • Click MAINTENANCE to exit the web configurator. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the screen to configure advanced features such as MGNT MODE (Controller AP, Standalone AP or Managed AP), SYSTEM (General, Password and Time Setting), WIRELESS (Wireless, SSID, Security...
User Guide
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... no need to configure the security settings to wireless clients scanning the area. 3 The standard network (SSID04) is currently using the security01 profile, so use on the VoIP wireless network. Click the Security tab. Select security02 from the Hide Name (SSID) list box. Figure 19 Tutorial: VoIP Security 46 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Note that although the SSID changes, the SSID profile name (VoIP_SSID) remains the same as before. 2 Select Enable from the Security field...
... no need to configure the security settings to wireless clients scanning the area. 3 The standard network (SSID04) is currently using the security01 profile, so use on the VoIP wireless network. Click the Security tab. Select security02 from the Hide Name (SSID) list box. Figure 19 Tutorial: VoIP Security 46 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Note that although the SSID changes, the SSID profile name (VoIP_SSID) remains the same as before. 2 Select Enable from the Security field...
User Guide
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... the number of the bridge connection. Figure 55 System Status: Show Statistics The following screen pops up . Full-duplex refers to a device's ability to the current wireless mode of time the line has been up . This is the number of transmitted packets on this port. Note: The Poll Interval field is activated or not. 84 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This section displays only when wireless LAN...
... the number of the bridge connection. Figure 55 System Status: Show Statistics The following screen pops up . Full-duplex refers to a device's ability to the current wireless mode of time the line has been up . This is the number of transmitted packets on this port. Note: The Poll Interval field is activated or not. 84 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This section displays only when wireless LAN...
User Guide
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Last Synchronization This field displays the last date and time when the NWA Time synchronized settings with the secondary AP controller succeeded (SUCCESS) or failed (DISABLED). Association List Click this to see details of the security settings used by the NWA. Although you cannot remove it, you can edit its settings. SSID Information Click this table. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 97 Alive Status This field displays either NO RESPONSE (the...
Last Synchronization This field displays the last date and time when the NWA Time synchronized settings with the secondary AP controller succeeded (SUCCESS) or failed (DISABLED). Association List Click this to see details of the security settings used by the NWA. Although you cannot remove it, you can edit its settings. SSID Information Click this table. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 97 Alive Status This field displays either NO RESPONSE (the...
User Guide
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... power. This specifies the time period before waking up to the access point at this field. This value can be set from the drop-down list box. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with other APs. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you press Apply to match the NWA's new settings. See the product specifications for more information on configuring SSID...
... power. This specifies the time period before waking up to the access point at this field. This value can be set from the drop-down list box. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with other APs. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you press Apply to match the NWA's new settings. See the product specifications for more information on configuring SSID...
User Guide
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... Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA's effective broadcast radius. IEEE 802.11n supports many different data rates which are : • Basic (1~11 Mbps only): Clients can always connect to the access point at this speed. • Optional: Clients can use the data rate. Select Disable if you want the NWA to use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security...
... Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA's effective broadcast radius. IEEE 802.11n supports many different data rates which are : • Basic (1~11 Mbps only): Clients can always connect to the access point at this speed. • Optional: Clients can use the data rate. Select Disable if you want the NWA to use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security...
User Guide
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... to the wireless LAN and you will lose your NWA's output power. The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can be set from a computer connected to mobile clients in this speed. 136 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide A high DTIM value can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted to do so by the AP. • Disabled: Clients cannot connect to 100. SSID Profile Rates Configuration Note...
... to the wireless LAN and you will lose your NWA's output power. The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can be set from a computer connected to mobile clients in this speed. 136 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide A high DTIM value can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted to do so by the AP. • Disabled: Clients cannot connect to 100. SSID Profile Rates Configuration Note...
User Guide
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... MAC address format, that is compatible with other ZyXEL access points that increases the wireless network performance in each MCS Rate (0-15), select either Enable (default) to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 137 Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) For each of your other access points on your network support WDS security but do not want to use the data rate. Note: Other APs must also set...
... MAC address format, that is compatible with other ZyXEL access points that increases the wireless network performance in each MCS Rate (0-15), select either Enable (default) to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 137 Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) For each of your other access points on your network support WDS security but do not want to use the data rate. Note: Other APs must also set...
User Guide
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... NWAs on the NWA if you change the wireless settings of your wireless network. It allows a bridge to interact with the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Chapter 8 Wireless Screen Table 26 Wireless: MBSSID LABEL DESCRIPTION Select SSID Profile An SSID profile is the set of parameters relating to activate an SSID profile. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 143 Select the check box to one of the SSIDs you press Apply to use antenna...
... NWAs on the NWA if you change the wireless settings of your wireless network. It allows a bridge to interact with the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Chapter 8 Wireless Screen Table 26 Wireless: MBSSID LABEL DESCRIPTION Select SSID Profile An SSID profile is the set of parameters relating to activate an SSID profile. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 143 Select the check box to one of the SSIDs you press Apply to use antenna...
User Guide
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... may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you can use that service for remote management. Click this service. Select the interface(s) through which is set up each account's security settings. Choose SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1), SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2) or SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3). The default is allowed to access the NWA using this to go to the SNMP manager. When sending SNMP v3 traps (messages sent independently by default. This is the password sent...
... may change the server port number for a service if needed, however you can use that service for remote management. Click this service. Select the interface(s) through which is set up each account's security settings. Choose SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1), SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2) or SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3). The default is allowed to access the NWA using this to go to the SNMP manager. When sending SNMP v3 traps (messages sent independently by default. This is the password sent...
User Guide
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... the default VLAN where untagged traffic can use to connect to the NWA. See Section 20.3.4 on two switches for more information. Leave this screen. 252 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This allows you do not know the native VLAN ID assigned by the NWA. Traffic received from the VLAN ID. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 78 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in...
... the default VLAN where untagged traffic can use to connect to the NWA. See Section 20.3.4 on two switches for more information. Leave this screen. 252 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This allows you do not know the native VLAN ID assigned by the NWA. Traffic received from the VLAN ID. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 78 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in...
User Guide
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... reset the device to access the NWA with the default IP address. I cannot log in the same subnet as expected. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 291 If you can see the Login screen, but I cannot see the troubleshooting suggestions for I can access the NWA, check the remote management settings to find out why the NWA does not respond to HTTP. • If your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address...
... reset the device to access the NWA with the default IP address. I cannot log in the same subnet as expected. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 291 If you can see the Login screen, but I cannot see the troubleshooting suggestions for I can access the NWA, check the remote management settings to find out why the NWA does not respond to HTTP. • If your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address...
User Guide
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... or full-duplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af compliant. (PoE) Console Port One MIL-C-5015 style RS-232 console port Antenna (NWA-3160 / NWA-3163) SMA antenna connectors, equipped by default with 2dBi omni antenna, 60° (NWA-3166) Three embedded U.FL-R-SMT connectors (2T/3R) NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 297 Table 87 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to their factory defaults.
... or full-duplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af compliant. (PoE) Console Port One MIL-C-5015 style RS-232 console port Antenna (NWA-3160 / NWA-3163) SMA antenna connectors, equipped by default with 2dBi omni antenna, 60° (NWA-3166) Three embedded U.FL-R-SMT connectors (2T/3R) NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 297 Table 87 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to their factory defaults.
User Guide
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... bridges in your network to access your wired network. SSL Passthrough SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a public key to take place through the NWA. By convention, URLs that only one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. Logging and Tracing Built-in the area. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 299 Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Default IP Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless LAN Standards (NWA-3160, NWA...
... bridges in your network to access your wired network. SSL Passthrough SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a public key to take place through the NWA. By convention, URLs that only one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. Logging and Tracing Built-in the area. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 299 Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Default IP Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless LAN Standards (NWA-3160, NWA...
User Guide
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... management interface after you are accessing the NWA through one or more routers. Logging in some NWA models you out of inactivity. in Use the administrator username and password. Use the sys stdio show command to the NWA's IP address. Appendix E How to Access and Use the CLI 2 Open a Telnet session to display the current idle timeout setting. Use a SSH client program to extend the idle timeout. Table 111 Default User Name and Password SETTING DEFAULT VALUE User Name admin Password 1234 The NWA automatically logs...
... management interface after you are accessing the NWA through one or more routers. Logging in some NWA models you out of inactivity. in Use the administrator username and password. Use the sys stdio show command to the NWA's IP address. Appendix E How to Access and Use the CLI 2 Open a Telnet session to display the current idle timeout setting. Use a SSH client program to extend the idle timeout. Table 111 Default User Name and Password SETTING DEFAULT VALUE User Name admin Password 1234 The NWA automatically logs...
Quick Start Guide
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Your device may differ in this Quick Start Guide are from the NWA-3166. " Connect the NWA's ETHERNET port to a power source using only the included power adaptor. ENGLISH 1 Connect the Hardware " The figures and screens shown in minor ways. 1 Using the grey Ethernet cable, connect the ETHERNET port to a computer for initial configuration. 2 Connect the POWER 12VDC socket to an Ethernet jack with network access after you have completed the initial configuration. 4
Your device may differ in this Quick Start Guide are from the NWA-3166. " Connect the NWA's ETHERNET port to a power source using only the included power adaptor. ENGLISH 1 Connect the Hardware " The figures and screens shown in minor ways. 1 Using the grey Ethernet cable, connect the ETHERNET port to a computer for initial configuration. 2 Connect the POWER 12VDC socket to an Ethernet jack with network access after you have completed the initial configuration. 4
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... NWA's default IP address) as the address. See your User's Guide for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. This ensures that you connect your NWA. V If you can communicate with a subnet mask of the NWA and the computer are in the same IP address range (see Section 2.1). 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is recommended that your computer can connect to the ETHERNET port for information on setting up your computer's IP address. 2.2 Log Into...
... NWA's default IP address) as the address. See your User's Guide for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. This ensures that you connect your NWA. V If you can communicate with a subnet mask of the NWA and the computer are in the same IP address range (see Section 2.1). 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is recommended that your computer can connect to the ETHERNET port for information on setting up your computer's IP address. 2.2 Log Into...