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Graphics in this User's Guide use the following generic icons. The NWA icon is accurate. NWA Computer Notebook computer Server Printer Firewall Telephone Switch Router NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 7 Every effort has been made to differences in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your NWA. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this book may differ slightly from the product due to ensure that the information in this manual is not an exact representation of your device.
Graphics in this User's Guide use the following generic icons. The NWA icon is accurate. NWA Computer Notebook computer Server Printer Firewall Telephone Switch Router NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 7 Every effort has been made to differences in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your NWA. Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this book may differ slightly from the product due to ensure that the information in this manual is not an exact representation of your device.
User Guide
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... User's Guide. 1.5 Good Habits for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). See the SNMP chapter in a safe place. The device can be monitored by service engineers. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Line commands are mostly used for Managing the NWA Do the following things regularly...
... User's Guide. 1.5 Good Habits for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). See the SNMP chapter in a safe place. The device can be monitored by service engineers. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Line commands are mostly used for Managing the NWA Do the following things regularly...
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... Settings), VLAN (Wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN), Load Balancing, and DCS. • Click MAINTENANCE to exit the web configurator. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 37 Maintenance features include Association List, Channel Usage, F/W (Firmware) Upload, Configuration (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the... you click Apply or OK to verify that the configuration has been updated. Check the status bar at any time to view information about your NWA or upgrade configuration and firmware files.
... Settings), VLAN (Wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN), Load Balancing, and DCS. • Click MAINTENANCE to exit the web configurator. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 37 Maintenance features include Association List, Channel Usage, F/W (Firmware) Upload, Configuration (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the... you click Apply or OK to verify that the configuration has been updated. Check the status bar at any time to view information about your NWA or upgrade configuration and firmware files.
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... file from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors are various SSID profiles stored in the same network. Acquire another NWA with the same model and firmware version as the NWA controller AP.) Note: This tutorial covers only the MGNT MODE and Controller screens. They all have static IP addresses... in each SSID profile to know one NWA AP (A) as the secondary controller AP (E). In case there are going to serve...
... file from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors are various SSID profiles stored in the same network. Acquire another NWA with the same model and firmware version as the NWA controller AP.) Note: This tutorial covers only the MGNT MODE and Controller screens. They all have static IP addresses... in each SSID profile to know one NWA AP (A) as the secondary controller AP (E). In case there are going to serve...
User Guide
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..., AP + Bridge or MBSSID). WLAN Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the firmware inside the device. IP This field displays the current IP address of the NWA's volatile memory is currently in use . Every network device has a unique MAC address which identifies it...active, or Disabled if it across the network. Memory This field displays what percentage of the NWA's flash memory currently in use . It also shows the date the firmware version was turned on the network. Management VLAN This field displays the management VLAN ID if VLAN...
..., AP + Bridge or MBSSID). WLAN Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the firmware inside the device. IP This field displays the current IP address of the NWA's volatile memory is currently in use . Every network device has a unique MAC address which identifies it...active, or Disabled if it across the network. Memory This field displays what percentage of the NWA's flash memory currently in use . It also shows the date the firmware version was turned on the network. Management VLAN This field displays the management VLAN ID if VLAN...
User Guide
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.... Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode Table 12 AP Lists Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This displays whether the managed AP is active, not active or upgrading its firmware. • Red: the AP is not active. • Green: the AP is active. • Yellow: the AP is offline. This section lists the ...managed AP from the list and click this to update this to include the unmanaged AP in the NWA's managed AP list. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 99 When you add it is upgrading its firmware. This displays the IP address of the unmanaged AP. Edit Delete Un-Managed Access Points List ...
.... Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode Table 12 AP Lists Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This displays whether the managed AP is active, not active or upgrading its firmware. • Red: the AP is not active. • Green: the AP is active. • Yellow: the AP is offline. This section lists the ...managed AP from the list and click this to update this to include the unmanaged AP in the NWA's managed AP list. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 99 When you add it is upgrading its firmware. This displays the IP address of the unmanaged AP. Edit Delete Un-Managed Access Points List ...
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...the Remote Management Screens • Use the Telnet screen (see Section 16.5 on page 202) to manage and monitor the NWA through this chapter. Your NWA supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows a manager station to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) ...you can use Telnet to configure through which IP address(es) you can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to upload the latest firmware for exchanging management information between network devices. FTP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows you read through the network. The next figure ...
...the Remote Management Screens • Use the Telnet screen (see Section 16.5 on page 202) to manage and monitor the NWA through this chapter. Your NWA supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows a manager station to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) ...you can use Telnet to configure through which IP address(es) you can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to upload the latest firmware for exchanging management information between network devices. FTP File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows you read through the network. The next figure ...
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... the certificate whose corresponding private key is allowed to communicate with the IP address that you specify to access the NWA using this service. Server Access Secured Client IP Address You can upload and download the NWA's firmware and configuration files using this service. Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the...
... the certificate whose corresponding private key is allowed to communicate with the IP address that you specify to access the NWA using this service. Server Access Secured Client IP Address You can upload and download the NWA's firmware and configuration files using this service. Select the interface(s) through which a computer may access the...
User Guide
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... is used , you should select a channel removed from it off and on page 286) to reboot the NWA without turning it by another wireless network or not. Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in the Maintenance Screens The following terms and concepts may take up to upload the latest... firmware for example "[Model #].bin". NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 279 The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) ...
... is used , you should select a channel removed from it off and on page 286) to reboot the NWA without turning it by another wireless network or not. Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in the Maintenance Screens The following terms and concepts may take up to upload the latest... firmware for example "[Model #].bin". NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 279 The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) ...
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...you want to upload in progress! After you see the Firmware Upload in the location of the file you can upload them. Do not turn off the NWA while firmware upload is in this screen. Figure 171 Firmware Upload In Process 282 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Click MAINTENANCE > F/W Upload. ...Browse... to your NWA. This process may take up to begin the upload process. Upload ...
...you want to upload in progress! After you see the Firmware Upload in the location of the file you can upload them. Do not turn off the NWA while firmware upload is in this screen. Figure 171 Firmware Upload In Process 282 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Click MAINTENANCE > F/W Upload. ...Browse... to your NWA. This process may take up to begin the upload process. Upload ...
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If the upload was not successful, the following icon on your new firmware version in the System Status screen. Figure 173 Firmware Upload Error NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 283 In some operating systems, you may see the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the F/W Upload screen. Figure 172 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes, log in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. Chapter 23 Maintenance The NWA automatically restarts in again and check your desktop.
If the upload was not successful, the following icon on your new firmware version in the System Status screen. Figure 173 Firmware Upload Error NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 283 In some operating systems, you may see the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the F/W Upload screen. Figure 172 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes, log in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. Chapter 23 Maintenance The NWA automatically restarts in again and check your desktop.
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...minutes). The Web Configurator keeps logging out. • The management session automatically times out when the time period set to none. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide See the troubleshooting suggestions for I cannot see if the communications program is configured correctly. Ignore the suggestions ...about your computer's console port. • Check to upload new firmware. I cannot use FTP to upload / download the configuration file. / I cannot access the NWA via the console port. • Check to see if the NWA is the default speed on page 36. Chapter 24 Troubleshooting ...
...minutes). The Web Configurator keeps logging out. • The management session automatically times out when the time period set to none. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide See the troubleshooting suggestions for I cannot see if the communications program is configured correctly. Ignore the suggestions ...about your computer's console port. • Check to upload new firmware. I cannot use FTP to upload / download the configuration file. / I cannot access the NWA via the console port. • Check to see if the NWA is the default speed on page 36. Chapter 24 Troubleshooting ...
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... 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...-duplex or full-duplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. CHAPTER 25 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features.
... 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...-duplex or full-duplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. CHAPTER 25 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features.
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...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-3163) IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g (NWA-3166) IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b,... IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Wireless security WEP, WPA(2), WPA(2)-PSK, 802.1x Layer 2 isolation Prevents wireless clients associated with your NWA from communicating with...
...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-3163) IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g (NWA-3166) IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b,... IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Wireless security WEP, WPA(2), WPA(2)-PSK, 802.1x Layer 2 isolation Prevents wireless clients associated with your NWA from communicating with...
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...need to the wall. SNMP is a protocol used for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Your NWA supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows multiple APs to be configured and managed by a single AP controller. 25.1 Wall-Mounting Instructions Complete the ...configure the wireless LAN settings for the size of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Auto Configuration Administrators can automatically get a configuration file from a TFTP server at start up or after renewing DHCP client information.
...need to the wall. SNMP is a protocol used for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Your NWA supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows multiple APs to be configured and managed by a single AP controller. 25.1 Wall-Mounting Instructions Complete the ...configure the wireless LAN settings for the size of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Auto Configuration Administrators can automatically get a configuration file from a TFTP server at start up or after renewing DHCP client information.
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...Information Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at http:// www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. This warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. To obtain the services of this ... damages of merchantability or fitness for the region in which you bought the device at www.zyxel.com. 366 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of ...
...Information Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at http:// www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. This warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. To obtain the services of this ... damages of merchantability or fitness for the region in which you bought the device at www.zyxel.com. 366 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of ...
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...a period of up to two years from this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for indirect or consequential damages of any means, electronic, ...by an act of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for North American products. This warranty is free from any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for product news, firmware, documentation, and other rights that product's page. 3 Select the ...
...a period of up to two years from this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for indirect or consequential damages of any means, electronic, ...by an act of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for North American products. This warranty is free from any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for product news, firmware, documentation, and other rights that product's page. 3 Select the ...