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... Management Modes 26 2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ...27 2.3.1 Requirements ...27 2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ...28 2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 31 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 32 Chapter 3 Hardware ...33 3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E 33 3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs 34 3.2.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ...34 3.2.2 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD 36 3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ...37 3.2.4 NWA5123-AC ...39...
... Management Modes 26 2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ...27 2.3.1 Requirements ...27 2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ...28 2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 31 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 32 Chapter 3 Hardware ...33 3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E 33 3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs 34 3.2.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ...34 3.2.2 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD 36 3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ...37 3.2.4 NWA5123-AC ...39...
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...(NebulaFlex) • NWA1123-ACv2 • NWA1123-AC PRO • NWA1123-AC HD • NWA1302-AC • NWA110AX AC or Standalone • NWA5123-AC • WAC5302D-S For more APs are supported by default, but it is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). The Zyxel Device can take up . 1.2 Zyxel Device Roles This section .../containment. Not all models (see Section 2.1 on root and repeater APs and how to extend its range. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 13 Each Zyxel Device runs in standalone mode by all roles are interconnected, this network is recommended to use...
...(NebulaFlex) • NWA1123-ACv2 • NWA1123-AC PRO • NWA1123-AC HD • NWA1302-AC • NWA110AX AC or Standalone • NWA5123-AC • WAC5302D-S For more APs are supported by default, but it is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). The Zyxel Device can take up . 1.2 Zyxel Device Roles This section .../containment. Not all models (see Section 2.1 on root and repeater APs and how to extend its range. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 13 Each Zyxel Device runs in standalone mode by all roles are interconnected, this network is recommended to use...
User Guide
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... becomes exposed to the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode. Wireless clients can have multiple SSIDs active for regular wireless connections and one SSID for more details. In the figure below, the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless ...mode, repeater security between the wireless clients and the AP. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to a root AP and extends the network's wireless range. A wireless repeater wirelessly connects to the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode...
... becomes exposed to the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode. Wireless clients can have multiple SSIDs active for regular wireless connections and one SSID for more details. In the figure below, the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless ...mode, repeater security between the wireless clients and the AP. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to a root AP and extends the network's wireless range. A wireless repeater wirelessly connects to the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode...
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... devices, you only need to enable AP Smart Mesh to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile in Repeater mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and quarantine them if the Zyxel Device is managed by the NXC (see the Quick Start Guide for hardware connections). 1 Go to...
... devices, you only need to enable AP Smart Mesh to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile in Repeater mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and quarantine them if the Zyxel Device is managed by the NXC (see the Quick Start Guide for hardware connections). 1 Go to...
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NWA1123- NWA110A NWA1302- NWA1123- Root Yes Yes Yes No Yes AP & Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding No No No No No Mode Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Supported PoE IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802... Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 20 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES NWA1123- ACV2 AC PRO AC HD X AC Monitor Mode & Rogue APs No No No No No ContainmentA Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution...
NWA1123- NWA110A NWA1302- NWA1123- Root Yes Yes Yes No Yes AP & Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding No No No No No Mode Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Supported PoE IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802... Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 20 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES NWA1123- ACV2 AC PRO AC HD X AC Monitor Mode & Rogue APs No No No No No ContainmentA Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution...
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...AC PRO AC HD X AC Grounding No No Yes Yes No Maximum number of Wireless Radios 2 2 Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentA Yes No Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater Yes Yes Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode... LED Locator Yes Yes LED Suppression Yes Yes AC (AP Controller) Discovery Yes Yes WAC6502D -E... 21 For NXC managed devices only. NWA1123- Table 2 WAC 6000 Series Comparison ...GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-... NWA5123AC HD Yes WAC5302 D-S No 256 event logs...
...AC PRO AC HD X AC Grounding No No Yes Yes No Maximum number of Wireless Radios 2 2 Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentA Yes No Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater Yes Yes Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode... LED Locator Yes Yes LED Suppression Yes Yes AC (AP Controller) Discovery Yes Yes WAC6502D -E... 21 For NXC managed devices only. NWA1123- Table 2 WAC 6000 Series Comparison ...GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-... NWA5123AC HD Yes WAC5302 D-S No 256 event logs...
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For NXC managed devices only. Root AP & No No Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3bt Power Detection Yes Yes ....11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX Enhanced-open WPA3-enterprise WPA3-personal None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK...
For NXC managed devices only. Root AP & No No Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3bt Power Detection Yes Yes ....11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX Enhanced-open WPA3-enterprise WPA3-personal None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK...
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...LAN port, the second MAC address is discovered. Security Mode This field displays which secure encryption methods is being used by the Zyxel Device to connect to which the neighboring device is assigned to the Zyxel Device. System Status System Uptime This field displays how long.... WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Uplink/Downlink Status MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the Zyxel Device, on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using its Web Configurator. Each physical port or wireless radio has one MAC address. Ethernet...
...LAN port, the second MAC address is discovered. Security Mode This field displays which secure encryption methods is being used by the Zyxel Device to connect to which the neighboring device is assigned to the Zyxel Device. System Status System Uptime This field displays how long.... WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Uplink/Downlink Status MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the Zyxel Device, on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using its Web Configurator. Each physical port or wireless radio has one MAC address. Ethernet...
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...address from a DHCP server. This displays status information for the radio (Wall or Ceiling). This indicates the radio number on the Zyxel Device. OP Mode Channel Antenna This shows - This sections displays a summary of detected rogue APs. The Ethernet interface is disabled or did not ... interface is using the web configurator or a physical switch. This shows a summary of each interface. Operating modes are AP (MBSSID), MON (monitor), Root AP or Repeater. This indicates the wireless frequency band currently being used by the network. This field displays the VLAN ID ...
...address from a DHCP server. This displays status information for the radio (Wall or Ceiling). This indicates the radio number on the Zyxel Device. OP Mode Channel Antenna This shows - This sections displays a summary of detected rogue APs. The Ethernet interface is disabled or did not ... interface is using the web configurator or a physical switch. This shows a summary of each interface. Operating modes are AP (MBSSID), MON (monitor), Root AP or Repeater. This indicates the wireless frequency band currently being used by the network. This field displays the VLAN ID ...
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...which the radio belongs. when load balancing is disabled or the radio is in monitor mode. Operating modes are AP (MBSSID), MONITOR, Root AP or Repeater. This indicates the AP profile name to view additional information about the selected radio's wireless... traffic and station count. when the radio is in monitor mode. Otherwise, it belongs. This indicates the radio's operating mode. This displays whether or not the radio is available only on the Zyxel...
...which the radio belongs. when load balancing is disabled or the radio is in monitor mode. Operating modes are AP (MBSSID), MONITOR, Root AP or Repeater. This indicates the AP profile name to view additional information about the selected radio's wireless... traffic and station count. when the radio is in monitor mode. Otherwise, it belongs. This indicates the radio's operating mode. This displays whether or not the radio is available only on the Zyxel...
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... page 13 to a root AP and other repeater(s), both the uplink and downlink information would be displayed. # This is the index number of the station's wireless connection. When the Zyxel Device is displayed. When the Zyxel Device is in repeater mode and connected to know more about WDS. A... single AP can have multiple SSIDs or networks. Refresh Click this screen. Security Mode This indicates which the station is the RSSI ...
... page 13 to a root AP and other repeater(s), both the uplink and downlink information would be displayed. # This is the index number of the station's wireless connection. When the Zyxel Device is displayed. When the Zyxel Device is in repeater mode and connected to know more about WDS. A... single AP can have multiple SSIDs or networks. Refresh Click this screen. Security Mode This indicates which the station is the RSSI ...
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...about Rogue APs, see Section 1.4 on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is being used by the Zyxel Device to connect to the root AP or repeater using WDS. If the Zyxel Device does not support monitor mode, turn on page 109. SSID Name This indicates the name... root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS. Security Mode This indicates which secure encryption methods is connected using WDS. Note: If the Zyxel Device supports monitor mode, the radio or at least one of the Zyxel Device's radio must be set to monitor mode (in the Wireless...
...about Rogue APs, see Section 1.4 on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is being used by the Zyxel Device to connect to the root AP or repeater using WDS. If the Zyxel Device does not support monitor mode, turn on page 109. SSID Name This indicates the name... root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS. Security Mode This indicates which secure encryption methods is connected using WDS. Note: If the Zyxel Device supports monitor mode, the radio or at least one of the Zyxel Device's radio must be set to monitor mode (in the Wireless...
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... # SSID Profile Radio 2 Setting Radio 2 Activate Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the Zyxel Device's effective broadcast radius. This field shows the index number of APs in Repeater mode. Root AP means the radio acts as an AP and also supports the wireless connections with changes that...connections from wireless clients (see Section 1.2.3 on to have the Zyxel Device connect to the root AP or repeater with other APs (in either root AP or repeater mode) to an upstream gateway for radio 1. This displays if the Zyxel Device has a second radio. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's...
... # SSID Profile Radio 2 Setting Radio 2 Activate Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the Zyxel Device's effective broadcast radius. This field shows the index number of APs in Repeater mode. Root AP means the radio acts as an AP and also supports the wireless connections with changes that...connections from wireless clients (see Section 1.2.3 on to have the Zyxel Device connect to the root AP or repeater with other APs (in either root AP or repeater mode) to an upstream gateway for radio 1. This displays if the Zyxel Device has a second radio. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's...
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...Apply to save your changes back to a root AP or repeater. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 109 This displays if the Zyxel Device has a second radio. This field is available only when the radio is in either root AP or repeater mode) to radio 2. In some tables you can establish a... wireless connection with other APs (in Repeater mode. AP Mode means the radio can be determined if...
...Apply to save your changes back to a root AP or repeater. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 109 This displays if the Zyxel Device has a second radio. This field is available only when the radio is in either root AP or repeater mode) to radio 2. In some tables you can establish a... wireless connection with other APs (in Repeater mode. AP Mode means the radio can be determined if...