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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...18 Introduction ...19 Hardware Installation and Connection 25 The Web Configurator ...33 Setup Wizard ...47 Technical Reference ...57 Dashboard ...58 Monitor ...69 Registration ...116 Wireless ...119 Interfaces ...147 Policy and Static Routes ...177 Zones ...186 NAT ...189 ALG ......
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...18 Introduction ...19 Hardware Installation and Connection 25 The Web Configurator ...33 Setup Wizard ...47 Technical Reference ...57 Dashboard ...58 Monitor ...69 Registration ...116 Wireless ...119 Interfaces ...147 Policy and Static Routes ...177 Zones ...186 NAT ...189 ALG ......
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... Web Configurator...33 3.1 Overview ...33 3.2 Access ...33 3.3 The Main Screen ...34 3.3.1 Title Bar ...35 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...38 3.3.3 Warning Messages ...43 3.3.4 Tables and Lists ...43 Chapter 4 Setup Wizard...47 4.1 Accessing the Wizard ...47 4.2 Using the Wizard ...47 4.2.1 Step 1 Password and Time Settings 47 4.2.2 Step 2 Uplink Connection and Management VLAN 48 4.2.3 Step 3 VLAN...
... Web Configurator...33 3.1 Overview ...33 3.2 Access ...33 3.3 The Main Screen ...34 3.3.1 Title Bar ...35 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...38 3.3.3 Warning Messages ...43 3.3.4 Tables and Lists ...43 Chapter 4 Setup Wizard...47 4.1 Accessing the Wizard ...47 4.2 Using the Wizard ...47 4.2.1 Step 1 Password and Time Settings 47 4.2.2 Step 2 Uplink Connection and Management VLAN 48 4.2.3 Step 3 VLAN...
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... configuring other features. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Management Overview You can use the following ways to configure the NXC. Web Configurator The Web Configurator allows easy NXC setup and management using remote management (for example, SSH or Telnet) or via the physical or Web Configurator console port. NXC Series User's Guide 23 You...
... configuring other features. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Management Overview You can use the following ways to configure the NXC. Web Configurator The Web Configurator allows easy NXC setup and management using remote management (for example, SSH or Telnet) or via the physical or Web Configurator console port. NXC Series User's Guide 23 You...
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CHAPTER 4 Setup Wizard 4.1 Accessing the Wizard Connect a router or switch with Internet access to port 1 (ge1), and your computer to ports 2-6 (ge 2-6) of your location. Configure the ...
CHAPTER 4 Setup Wizard 4.1 Accessing the Wizard Connect a router or switch with Internet access to port 1 (ge1), and your computer to ports 2-6 (ge 2-6) of your location. Configure the ...
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.... • the IP address of vlan0 are ports 2-6 (ge2-6), and it a fixed IP address. You then need to access the NXC's web configurator again. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Click Next to close the wizard without saving. Use this screen to configure the IP address of the default management VLAN interface. • IP...
.... • the IP address of vlan0 are ports 2-6 (ge2-6), and it a fixed IP address. You then need to access the NXC's web configurator again. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Click Next to close the wizard without saving. Use this screen to configure the IP address of the default management VLAN interface. • IP...
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Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 21 Wizard: Step 2 Uplink Connection and Management VLAN 4.2.3 Step 3 VLAN Settings The NXC ports the managed APs are ports 2-6 (ge2-6). • Guest VLAN: ...
Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 21 Wizard: Step 2 Uplink Connection and Management VLAN 4.2.3 Step 3 VLAN Settings The NXC ports the managed APs are ports 2-6 (ge2-6). • Guest VLAN: ...
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Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 22 Wizard: Step 3 VLAN Settings 4.2.3.1 Add/Edit VLAN Interfaces Use this option and enter a user name and password to create a guest manager account. ...
Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 22 Wizard: Step 3 VLAN Settings 4.2.3.1 Add/Edit VLAN Interfaces Use this option and enter a user name and password to create a guest manager account. ...
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...: Select a font color for the page title. You can use a graphic, select Picture and upload a graphic. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 23 Wizard: Step 3 Add/Edit Interface Add Customized Page Use this screen to the "Zyxel" logo image in the web browser's address bar and also next to the page's title on the...
...: Select a font color for the page title. You can use a graphic, select Picture and upload a graphic. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 23 Wizard: Step 3 Add/Edit Interface Add Customized Page Use this screen to the "Zyxel" logo image in the web browser's address bar and also next to the page's title on the...
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Select an SSID profile from the list. NXC Series User's Guide 52 Figure 24 Wizard: Step 3 Add/Edit Interface: Add Customized Page 4.2.4 Step 4 SSID Use this screen to enable or disable the selected SSID profiles of a managed AP. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard To use a color, select Color and specify the color. To change an SSID profile's settings, such as the SSID (WiFi network name) and WiFi password, double-click the SSID profile from the list, and click the On or Off icon to enable, disable or edit an SSID profile of a managed AP by the NXC.
Select an SSID profile from the list. NXC Series User's Guide 52 Figure 24 Wizard: Step 3 Add/Edit Interface: Add Customized Page 4.2.4 Step 4 SSID Use this screen to enable or disable the selected SSID profiles of a managed AP. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard To use a color, select Color and specify the color. To change an SSID profile's settings, such as the SSID (WiFi network name) and WiFi password, double-click the SSID profile from the list, and click the On or Off icon to enable, disable or edit an SSID profile of a managed AP by the NXC.
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... when you select. • Wireless Name (SSID) - The screen varies depending on the manged AP. • Status: Select Activate to authenticate their wireless clients. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 25 Wizard: Step 4 SSID 4.2.4.1 Edit SSID Profile Use this screen to be used for the managed AP to proceed. Otherwise, select Inactive to...
... when you select. • Wireless Name (SSID) - The screen varies depending on the manged AP. • Status: Select Activate to authenticate their wireless clients. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 25 Wizard: Step 4 SSID 4.2.4.1 Edit SSID Profile Use this screen to be used for the managed AP to proceed. Otherwise, select Inactive to...
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Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 26 Wizard: SSID: Edit (802.1x) Figure 27 Wizard: SSID: Edit (Pre-Shared Key) 4.2.5 Step 5 Radio Use this screen to configure managed APs' radio transmitter(s). • Channel Selection: This shows Auto and the managed AP will automatically choose a radio channel that has least interference. NXC Series User's Guide 54
Chapter 4 Setup Wizard Figure 26 Wizard: SSID: Edit (802.1x) Figure 27 Wizard: SSID: Edit (Pre-Shared Key) 4.2.5 Step 5 Radio Use this screen to configure managed APs' radio transmitter(s). • Channel Selection: This shows Auto and the managed AP will automatically choose a radio channel that has least interference. NXC Series User's Guide 54
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... adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. • Maximum Output Power: Enter the maximum output power of the managed AP to reduce interference with other APs. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard • Channel Width: Select the wireless channel bandwidth you have configured is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of... 28 Wizard: Step 5 Radio 4.2.6 Summary Use this screen to check whether what you want the managed AP to save your settings and complete the wizard setup. Click Save to use.
... adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. • Maximum Output Power: Enter the maximum output power of the managed AP to reduce interference with other APs. Chapter 4 Setup Wizard • Channel Width: Select the wireless channel bandwidth you have configured is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of... 28 Wizard: Step 5 Radio 4.2.6 Summary Use this screen to check whether what you want the managed AP to save your settings and complete the wizard setup. Click Save to use.
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.... If you select Fallback, the SSID appears only when the NXC is not reachable and is available when you want to "hide" your wireless connection setup screen(s) (these vary by manually entering the SSID name in the same Ethernet network to request the MAC address of a target IP address. 802.11k...
.... If you select Fallback, the SSID appears only when the NXC is not reachable and is available when you want to "hide" your wireless connection setup screen(s) (these vary by manually entering the SSID name in the same Ethernet network to request the MAC address of a target IP address. 802.11k...
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Use this section. Note: The Active Directory and LDAP server setup screens are almost identical, so the features for both screens are described in this screen to display the following screen. Click the Add icon or ... create a new entry or edit an existing one. Figure 181 Configuration > Object > AAA Server > Active Directory > Add/Edit NXC Series User's Guide 306 For example, o=Zyxel, c=US. 25.2.1 Add/Edit Active Directory / LDAP Server Click Object > AAA Server > Active Directory/LDAP to display the Active Directory (or LDAP) screen. Chapter 25...
Use this section. Note: The Active Directory and LDAP server setup screens are almost identical, so the features for both screens are described in this screen to display the following screen. Click the Add icon or ... create a new entry or edit an existing one. Figure 181 Configuration > Object > AAA Server > Active Directory > Add/Edit NXC Series User's Guide 306 For example, o=Zyxel, c=US. 25.2.1 Add/Edit Active Directory / LDAP Server Click Object > AAA Server > Active Directory/LDAP to display the Active Directory (or LDAP) screen. Chapter 25...
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...:mm:ss) This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last date configured manually. When you set Time and Date Setup to Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply. When you set the NXC's time and date or have the NXC... LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Time and Date Current Time This field displays the present time of your NXC. Time and Date Setup Manual Select this screen. You can manually set Time and Date Setup to Manual, enter the new time in this radio button to enter the time and date manually. Chapter 29...
...:mm:ss) This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last date configured manually. When you set Time and Date Setup to Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply. When you set the NXC's time and date or have the NXC... LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Time and Date Current Time This field displays the present time of your NXC. Time and Date Setup Manual Select this screen. You can manually set Time and Date Setup to Manual, enter the new time in this radio button to enter the time and date manually. Chapter 29...
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... this option if you would select Second, Sunday, March and type 2 in the at field depends on the second Sunday of March. Now Time Zone Setup Time Zone Enable Daylight Savings • When the NXC starts up . Each time zone in the at field. Apply Reset For example, if you specify...
... this option if you would select Second, Sunday, March and type 2 in the at field depends on the second Sunday of March. Now Time Zone Setup Time Zone Enable Daylight Savings • When the NXC starts up . Each time zone in the at field. Apply Reset For example, if you specify...
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... Enable Daylight Saving check box to get the time and date from the time server you specified in the New Date field. 5 Under Time Zone Setup, select your Time Zone from the first one minute. To manually set the NXC date and time: 1 Click System > Date/Time. 2 Select Manual under Time... and Date Setup. 3 Enter the NXC's time in the New Time field. 4 Enter the NXC's date in the Time Server Address field. The NXC continues to one tried...
... Enable Daylight Saving check box to get the time and date from the time server you specified in the New Date field. 5 Under Time Zone Setup, select your Time Zone from the first one minute. To manually set the NXC date and time: 1 Click System > Date/Time. 2 Select Manual under Time... and Date Setup. 3 Enter the NXC's time in the New Time field. 4 Enter the NXC's date in the Time Server Address field. The NXC continues to one tried...
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See Table 4 on page 23 for the console port. Click Apply to save your Time Zone from the list. 4 Under Time and Date Setup, enter a Time Server Address. 5 Click Apply. 29.5 Console Speed This section shows you how to set the console port speed when you connect to a console ... To get the NXC date and time from a time server: 1 Click System > Date/Time. 2 Select Get from Time Server under Time and Date Setup. 3 Under Time Zone Setup, select your changes back to open this screen. Click Reset to return the screen to change the speed of the console port. Your NXC...
See Table 4 on page 23 for the console port. Click Apply to save your Time Zone from the list. 4 Under Time and Date Setup, enter a Time Server Address. 5 Click Apply. 29.5 Console Speed This section shows you how to set the console port speed when you connect to a console ... To get the NXC date and time from a time server: 1 Click System > Date/Time. 2 Select Get from Time Server under Time and Date Setup. 3 Under Time Zone Setup, select your changes back to open this screen. Click Reset to return the screen to change the speed of the console port. Your NXC...
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WINS server 154 wireless client 119 wireless client WPA supplicants 499 Wireless load balancing 119 wireless security 495 Wizard Setup 47 WLAN interference 492 security parameters 501 WPA 258, 498 key caching 499 pre-authentication 499 user authentication 499 vs WPA-PSK 499 wireless client ...
WINS server 154 wireless client 119 wireless client WPA supplicants 499 Wireless load balancing 119 wireless security 495 Wizard Setup 47 WLAN interference 492 security parameters 501 WPA 258, 498 key caching 499 pre-authentication 499 user authentication 499 vs WPA-PSK 499 wireless client ...