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All rights reserved. User's Guide NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE 802.11ax (WiFi6) Dual-Radio PoE Access Point/802.11ax (WiFi6) Dual-Radio Outdoor PoE Access Point Default Login Details Management IP Address User Name Password http://DHCP-assigned IP OR http://192.168.1.2 admin 1234 Version 6.25-6.27 Edition 1, 1/2022 Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates.
All rights reserved. User's Guide NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE 802.11ax (WiFi6) Dual-Radio PoE Access Point/802.11ax (WiFi6) Dual-Radio Outdoor PoE Access Point Default Login Details Management IP Address User Name Password http://DHCP-assigned IP OR http://192.168.1.2 admin 1234 Version 6.25-6.27 Edition 1, 1/2022 Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates.
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... managed through Nebula Control Center. The features of products. Screenshots and graphics in configuring that the information in Section 1.4 on the Zyxel Device. Note: It is in standalone mode (see the product feature tables in this book may differ slightly from your product due...ensure that screen and supplementary information. • Nebula Control Center User's Guide This User's Guide shows how to configure the Zyxel Device. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 2 KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to find other information on ...
... managed through Nebula Control Center. The features of products. Screenshots and graphics in configuring that the information in Section 1.4 on the Zyxel Device. Note: It is in standalone mode (see the product feature tables in this book may differ slightly from your product due...ensure that screen and supplementary information. • Nebula Control Center User's Guide This User's Guide shows how to configure the Zyxel Device. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 2 KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to find other information on ...
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... or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you may use the following generic icons. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 3 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide....• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Warnings tell you about things that screen. Zyxel Device Router Switch Internet Server Desktop Laptop IP Phone Printer Smart T.V. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this guide may need to as the...
... or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you may use the following generic icons. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 3 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide....• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Warnings tell you about things that screen. Zyxel Device Router Switch Internet Server Desktop Laptop IP Phone Printer Smart T.V. Icons Used in Figures Figures in this guide may need to as the...
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...1.2 Zyxel Device Roles ...12 1.2.1 Root AP ...14 1.2.2 Wireless Repeater ...14 1.2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor 15 1.3 Sample Feature Applications ...16 1.3.1 MBSSID ...16 1.3.2 Dual-Radio ...17 1.4 Zyxel Device... Product Feature ...18 Chapter 2 AP Management...20 2.1 Management Mode ...20 2.1.1 Standalone ...20 2.1.2 Nebula Control Center ...20 2.2 Switching Management Modes 22 2.3 Zyxel One Network...Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 26 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 27 Chapter 3 Hardware ...28 3.1 Zyxel Device Single LED ...28 3.1.1 Zyxel Device LED ...28...
...1.2 Zyxel Device Roles ...12 1.2.1 Root AP ...14 1.2.2 Wireless Repeater ...14 1.2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor 15 1.3 Sample Feature Applications ...16 1.3.1 MBSSID ...16 1.3.2 Dual-Radio ...17 1.4 Zyxel Device... Product Feature ...18 Chapter 2 AP Management...20 2.1 Management Mode ...20 2.1.1 Standalone ...20 2.1.2 Nebula Control Center ...20 2.2 Switching Management Modes 22 2.3 Zyxel One Network...Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 26 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 27 Chapter 3 Hardware ...28 3.1 Zyxel Device Single LED ...28 3.1.1 Zyxel Device LED ...28...
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... 36 4.3.4 Cloud Mode Navigation Panel Menus 38 4.3.5 Tables and Lists ...39 Part I: Standalone Configuration 42 Chapter 5 Standalone Configuration...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.2 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device 43 Chapter 6 Dashboard ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.1.1 CPU Usage ...48 6.1.2 Memory Usage ...49 Chapter 7 Setup Wizard...51 7.1 Accessing the Wizard ...51 7.2 Using the ...57 8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph ...58 8.4 Radio List ...59 8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information 61 8.5 Station List ...62 8.6 WDS Link Info ...63 8.7 Detected Device ...64 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 6
... 36 4.3.4 Cloud Mode Navigation Panel Menus 38 4.3.5 Tables and Lists ...39 Part I: Standalone Configuration 42 Chapter 5 Standalone Configuration...43 5.1 Overview ...43 5.2 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device 43 Chapter 6 Dashboard ...45 6.1 Overview ...45 6.1.1 CPU Usage ...48 6.1.2 Memory Usage ...49 Chapter 7 Setup Wizard...51 7.1 Accessing the Wizard ...51 7.2 Using the ...57 8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph ...58 8.4 Radio List ...59 8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information 61 8.5 Station List ...62 8.6 WDS Link Info ...63 8.7 Detected Device ...64 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 6
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Table of Contents 15.5.2 SSH Implementation on the Zyxel Device 161 15.5.3 Requirements for Using SSH 161 15.5.4 Configuring SSH ...161 15.5.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH 162 15.6 FTP ...163 Chapter 16 ... 19.1 Overview ...190 19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 190 19.2 Suppression Screen ...190 19.3 Locator Screen ...191 Chapter 20 Reboot...193 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 9
Table of Contents 15.5.2 SSH Implementation on the Zyxel Device 161 15.5.3 Requirements for Using SSH 161 15.5.4 Configuring SSH ...161 15.5.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH 162 15.6 FTP ...163 Chapter 16 ... 19.1 Overview ...190 19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 190 19.2 Suppression Screen ...190 19.3 Locator Screen ...191 Chapter 20 Reboot...193 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 9
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... 24.4 View Log ...204 Part III: Appendices and Troubleshooting 207 Chapter 25 Troubleshooting...208 25.1 Overview ...208 25.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED 208 25.3 Zyxel Device Management, Access, and Login 209 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 10
... 24.4 View Log ...204 Part III: Appendices and Troubleshooting 207 Chapter 25 Troubleshooting...208 25.1 Overview ...208 25.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED 208 25.3 Zyxel Device Management, Access, and Login 209 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 10
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Table of Contents 25.4 Internet Access ...212 25.5 WiFi Network ...213 25.6 Resetting the Zyxel Device ...215 25.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help 215 Appendix A Importing Certificates 216 Appendix B IPv6...240 Appendix C Customer Support ...248 Appendix D Legal Information ...253 Index ...261 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 11
Table of Contents 25.4 Internet Access ...212 25.5 WiFi Network ...213 25.6 Resetting the Zyxel Device ...215 25.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help 215 Appendix A Importing Certificates 216 Appendix B IPv6...240 Appendix C Customer Support ...248 Appendix D Legal Information ...253 Index ...261 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 11
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... weak security settings, the network becomes exposed to threats. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 12 The Zyxel Device runs in either 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks or both at the same time. Use the Zyxel Device to set them up. The RF monitor (M) scans the... monitor - CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This User's Guide covers the models listed below: • NWA50AX • NWA90AX • NWA55AXE The Zyxel Device can be different depending on the Zyxel Device model you see in the web configurator may be managed in Standalone Mode. See Section 1.2.2 on page 20.
... weak security settings, the network becomes exposed to threats. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 12 The Zyxel Device runs in either 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks or both at the same time. Use the Zyxel Device to set them up. The RF monitor (M) scans the... monitor - CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This User's Guide covers the models listed below: • NWA50AX • NWA90AX • NWA55AXE The Zyxel Device can be different depending on the Zyxel Device model you see in the web configurator may be managed in Standalone Mode. See Section 1.2.2 on page 20.
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... the wired network through the wireless repeater and/or root AP. Clients (A and B) can access the wired network through the gateway (G). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 13 Figure 2 Wireless Distribution System Network Example The following figure shows you how to expand the wireless network's range.... a network with Internet access and has a wireless repeater (X) connected to it to create a secure Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 Zyxel Device Application in a Network The following figure shows an example of a wireless bridge network.
... the wired network through the wireless repeater and/or root AP. Clients (A and B) can access the wired network through the gateway (G). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 13 Figure 2 Wireless Distribution System Network Example The following figure shows you how to expand the wireless network's range.... a network with Internet access and has a wireless repeater (X) connected to it to create a secure Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 Zyxel Device Application in a Network The following figure shows an example of a wireless bridge network.
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... to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to associate with the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other repeaters is in Root AP mode. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 14 Z and Y act as repeaters that forward traffic... Z and Y. When repeater security is compatible with a repeater (repeater SSID). Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Y) at the same time. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the traffic between associated wireless ...
... to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to associate with the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other repeaters is in Root AP mode. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 14 Z and Y act as repeaters that forward traffic... Z and Y. When repeater security is compatible with a repeater (repeater SSID). Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Y) at the same time. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the traffic between associated wireless ...
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... and other APs is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. The models that the Zyxel NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 15 When repeater security is used to discover nearby Access Points. To set to work as an RF monitor to tag ...possible rogue APs. The information it obtains from other repeater is independent of peer sides match one another, the connection between the root and repeater Zyxel...
... and other APs is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. The models that the Zyxel NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 15 When repeater security is used to discover nearby Access Points. To set to work as an RF monitor to tag ...possible rogue APs. The information it obtains from other repeater is independent of peer sides match one another, the connection between the root and repeater Zyxel...
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...different access point. In this example, the guest user is the set up a WiFi network in any one or more wireless clients). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 16 This allows you might want a regular WiFi network for standard users, as well as an AP while it...see which they have QoS priority, SSID01 is the WiFi network for visitors. You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have priority. As in your Zyxel Device. 1.3.1 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is forbidden access to and from certain BSSs. Chapter 1 Introduction Device still works as a '...
...different access point. In this example, the guest user is the set up a WiFi network in any one or more wireless clients). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 16 This allows you might want a regular WiFi network for standard users, as well as an AP while it...see which they have QoS priority, SSID01 is the WiFi network for visitors. You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have priority. As in your Zyxel Device. 1.3.1 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is forbidden access to and from certain BSSs. Chapter 1 Introduction Device still works as a '...
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Note: A different channel should be configured for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 17 Figure 5 Multiple BSSs Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3.2 Dual-Radio Some of radio interference. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for each WLAN interface to operate simultaneously. This means you can configure two different wireless networks to reduce the effects of the Zyxel Device models are equipped with dual wireless radios.
Note: A different channel should be configured for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 17 Figure 5 Multiple BSSs Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3.2 Dual-Radio Some of radio interference. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for each WLAN interface to operate simultaneously. This means you can configure two different wireless networks to reduce the effects of the Zyxel Device models are equipped with dual wireless radios.
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...Feature The following table lists the features of Wireless Radios 2 Rogue AP Detection Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Table 1 Zyxel Device Product Feature Table FEATURES NWA50AX Supported Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac ...-2 Isolation No Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3at Power Detection No External Antennas No Internal Antennas Yes Console Port 4-Pin Serial Reset button Yes NWA90AX IEEE 802.11a IEEE802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE802.11ax 2.4 GHz 5 GHz None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-...
...Feature The following table lists the features of Wireless Radios 2 Rogue AP Detection Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Table 1 Zyxel Device Product Feature Table FEATURES NWA50AX Supported Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac ...-2 Isolation No Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3at Power Detection No External Antennas No Internal Antennas Yes Console Port 4-Pin Serial Reset button Yes NWA90AX IEEE 802.11a IEEE802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE802.11ax 2.4 GHz 5 GHz None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device Product Feature Table (continued) FEATURES NWA50AX LED Locator Yes LED Suppression Yes AC (AP Controller) Discovery No NCC Discovery Yes 802.11r Fast Roaming Support Yes 802.11k/v Assisted Roaming Yes Ethernet Storm Control No Wireless Bridge VLAN ID No Grounding No Power Jack Yes Maximum number of log messages 512 event logs Firmware Version 6.25 NWA90AX Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 512 event logs 6.27 NWA55AXE No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No 512 event logs 6.25 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 19
Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device Product Feature Table (continued) FEATURES NWA50AX LED Locator Yes LED Suppression Yes AC (AP Controller) Discovery No NCC Discovery Yes 802.11r Fast Roaming Support Yes 802.11k/v Assisted Roaming Yes Ethernet Storm Control No Wireless Bridge VLAN ID No Grounding No Power Jack Yes Maximum number of log messages 512 event logs Firmware Version 6.25 NWA90AX Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 512 event logs 6.27 NWA55AXE No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No 512 event logs 6.25 NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 19
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... Configurator. We recommend you need of connecting to be managed through the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 20 You can manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through your network as a standalone device. This means you can ...use NCC to better manage and monitor not just the Zyxel Device, but your smartphone using ...
... Configurator. We recommend you need of connecting to be managed through the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 20 You can manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through your network as a standalone device. This means you can ...use NCC to better manage and monitor not just the Zyxel Device, but your smartphone using ...
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...) • Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) • Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 22 Standalone-to-NCC Register the Zyxel Device at www.zyxel.com and install it on your computer (Windows operating system). 2.3.1 Requirements Before installing the ZON Utility on your PC...
...) • Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) • Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 22 Standalone-to-NCC Register the Zyxel Device at www.zyxel.com and install it on your computer (Windows operating system). 2.3.1 Requirements Before installing the ZON Utility on your PC...
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If your network. Figure 9 ZON Utility Screen 3 Select a network adapter to which your supported devices are in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site. The release notes are connected. Figure 11 Discovery 5 The ZON Utility screen shows the devices discovered. Chapter 2 AP Management If you want to ... all supported devices in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Figure 10 Network Adapter 4 Click the Go button for ZON Utility support. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 24 Then select the Supported model and firmware version link.
If your network. Figure 9 ZON Utility Screen 3 Select a network adapter to which your supported devices are in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site. The release notes are connected. Figure 11 Discovery 5 The ZON Utility screen shows the devices discovered. Chapter 2 AP Management If you want to ... all supported devices in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Figure 10 Network Adapter 4 Click the Go button for ZON Utility support. NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 24 Then select the Supported model and firmware version link.
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This means that you have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your computer and unzipped it in advance. 8 Change Password Use this icon to change the admin password of the same model. Make sure ... address. 2 Renew IP Address Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address. 3 Reboot Device Use this icon to upgrade new firmware to restart the selected device(s). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 25 Chapter 2 AP Management Figure 12 ZON Utility Screen 6 Select a device and then use the icons to right in the ZON...
This means that you have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your computer and unzipped it in advance. 8 Change Password Use this icon to change the admin password of the same model. Make sure ... address. 2 Renew IP Address Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address. 3 Reboot Device Use this icon to upgrade new firmware to restart the selected device(s). NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide 25 Chapter 2 AP Management Figure 12 ZON Utility Screen 6 Select a device and then use the icons to right in the ZON...