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... Guide covers the following models: • NWA-3160 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Business WLAN Access Point • NWA-3163 IEEE 802.11b/g Business WLAN Access Point " You may need to: 1 Connect the Hardware 2 Access the Web Configurator 3 Configure the ZyXEL Device 4 Install the Hardware 5 Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional) 2 See your wired network. At the time of writing this Quick Start Guide is not an exact representation of your ZyXEL Device. " The icon used in the figure) to allow wireless clients to securely access your User's Guide...
... Guide covers the following models: • NWA-3160 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Business WLAN Access Point • NWA-3163 IEEE 802.11b/g Business WLAN Access Point " You may need to: 1 Connect the Hardware 2 Access the Web Configurator 3 Configure the ZyXEL Device 4 Install the Hardware 5 Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional) 2 See your wired network. At the time of writing this Quick Start Guide is not an exact representation of your ZyXEL Device. " The icon used in the figure) to allow wireless clients to securely access your User's Guide...
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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. 3 Your device may differ in this Quick Start Guide are from the NWA3160. " Connect the ZyXEL Device'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. 3 Your device may differ in this Quick Start Guide are from the NWA3160. " Connect the ZyXEL Device's ETHERNET port to a power source using only the included power adaptor.
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... can connect to the ZyXEL Device wirelessly, it is already entered). 5 This ensures that you connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for information on setting up your computer's IP address. 2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator " Even though you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of 255.255.255.0. See your User's Guide for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. ENGLISH First, set your computer to use a static IP address in...
... can connect to the ZyXEL Device wirelessly, it is already entered). 5 This ensures that you connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for information on setting up your computer's IP address. 2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator " Even though you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of 255.255.255.0. See your User's Guide for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. ENGLISH First, set your computer to use a static IP address in...
User Guide
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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. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA 28 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide In the figure below, A and B use the same pre-shared key. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is...
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. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA 28 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide In the figure below, A and B use the same pre-shared key. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is...
User Guide
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... the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in the Replace Certificate screen to create a certificate using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 36 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Simply log back into the NWA if this happens. 2.3 Resetting the NWA If you forget your NWA's MAC address that you will lose all the settings...
... the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in the Replace Certificate screen to create a certificate using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 36 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Simply log back into the NWA if this happens. 2.3 Resetting the NWA If you forget your NWA's MAC address that you will lose all the settings...
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...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. 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. 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. Figure...
...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. 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. 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. Figure...
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... want only authorized company employees to use a different profile for the VoIP network. Click the Security tab. If you need to broadcast the SSID to wireless clients scanning the area. 3 The standard network (SSID04) is no need to configure the security settings to use this example, enter VOIP_SSID_Example. In this network, so there is currently using the security01 profile, so use on the VoIP wireless network. Figure 19 Tutorial: VoIP Security 46 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
... want only authorized company employees to use a different profile for the VoIP network. Click the Security tab. If you need to broadcast the SSID to wireless clients scanning the area. 3 The standard network (SSID04) is no need to configure the security settings to use this example, enter VOIP_SSID_Example. In this network, so there is currently using the security01 profile, so use on the VoIP wireless network. Figure 19 Tutorial: VoIP Security 46 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
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... when wireless LAN adaptor WLAN1 is the number of time the line has been up . Click Show Statistics in this screen vary according to send and receive simultaneously, while half-duplex indicates that traffic can be in this port. This is activated or not. 84 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This shows whether the bridge connection is the number of each WLAN adaptor. Ethernet port connections can...
... when wireless LAN adaptor WLAN1 is the number of time the line has been up . Click Show Statistics in this screen vary according to send and receive simultaneously, while half-duplex indicates that traffic can be in this port. This is activated or not. 84 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide This shows whether the bridge connection is the number of each WLAN adaptor. Ethernet port connections can...
User Guide
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... about each of the APs managed by the NWA. System Status AP List Click this to view and add managed APs. By default, the controller NWA is active). NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 97 Redundancy Device This field displays the IP address of the security settings used by the NWA. This does not include the NWA itself ) using 2.4GHz radio. Although you cannot remove it, you can edit its settings. Last Synchronization Result This...
... about each of the APs managed by the NWA. System Status AP List Click this to view and add managed APs. By default, the controller NWA is active). NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 97 Redundancy Device This field displays the IP address of the security settings used by the NWA. This does not include the NWA itself ) using 2.4GHz radio. Although you cannot remove it, you can edit its settings. Last Synchronization Result This...
User Guide
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... Power Management mode. Select one of the NWA to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to the access point at this speed. 126 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide You must have the same SSID. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the time period after which a wireless station is a high density of your NWA's output power. This value can connect...
... Power Management mode. Select one of the NWA to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to the access point at this speed. 126 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide You must have the same SSID. DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the time period after which a wireless station is a high density of your NWA's output power. This value can connect...
User Guide
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.... NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 131 See the product specifications for clients. Each access point can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted to do not select the check box, traffic between the NWA and any wireless clients. Select from the Configuration list. This is a wireless connection between two or more information on security for Modulation and Coding Scheme. Rates Configuration MCS Table Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA...
.... NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 131 See the product specifications for clients. Each access point can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted to do not select the check box, traffic between the NWA and any wireless clients. Select from the Configuration list. This is a wireless connection between two or more information on security for Modulation and Coding Scheme. Rates Configuration MCS Table Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA...
User Guide
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... connect to the access point at this speed. • Optional: Clients can be set from 100% (Full Power), 50%, 25%, 12.5% and Minimum. Output Power Set the output power of the NWA in this speed. 136 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide SSID Profile Rates Configuration Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA's effective broadcast radius. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection...
... connect to the access point at this speed. • Optional: Clients can be set from 100% (Full Power), 50%, 25%, 12.5% and Minimum. Output Power Set the output power of the NWA in this speed. 136 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide SSID Profile Rates Configuration Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA's effective broadcast radius. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection...
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Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) For each MCS Rate (0-15), select either Enable (default) to enable WDS security. Note: WDS security is a wireless connection between the NWA and any wireless clients. Each access point can use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in each access point in your network support WDS security but do not select the check box, traffic between APs is , six hexadecimal character pairs, for Modulation and Coding Scheme...
Enable WDS Security (ZyAIR PRO Series Compatible) For each MCS Rate (0-15), select either Enable (default) to enable WDS security. Note: WDS security is a wireless connection between the NWA and any wireless clients. Each access point can use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in each access point in your network support WDS security but do not select the check box, traffic between APs is , six hexadecimal character pairs, for Modulation and Coding Scheme...
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... SSID screen. (For NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 only) Select this chapter. It allows a bridge to interact with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you are configuring the NWA from one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. Otherwise, clear the check box to enable the bridge connection. Antenna diversity uses multiple antennas to reduce signal interference. (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links...
... SSID screen. (For NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 only) Select this chapter. It allows a bridge to interact with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you are configuring the NWA from one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. Otherwise, clear the check box to enable the bridge connection. Antenna diversity uses multiple antennas to reduce signal interference. (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links...
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... to allow the computer with the IP address that is the password sent with the NWA using this screen. Service Access Secured Client IP Address You may access the NWA using this service. Select All to access the NWA using this service. The NWA has two SNMP version 3 login accounts, User and Admin. Each account has different security settings. Click Reset to communicate with each account's security settings. Trap Community Type the trap community, which a computer may change the server port number for a service if needed, however...
... to allow the computer with the IP address that is the password sent with the NWA using this screen. Service Access Secured Client IP Address You may access the NWA using this service. Select All to access the NWA using this service. The NWA has two SNMP version 3 login accounts, User and Admin. Each account has different security settings. Click Reset to communicate with each account's security settings. Trap Community Type the trap community, which a computer may change the server port number for a service if needed, however...
User Guide
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... the NWA. Use this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in this screen. 252 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Enter a number from the VLAN ID. Packets coming from 1 to 4094. Click this to return this screen to its last-saved settings. 20.2.1 RADIUS VLAN Screen Use this to assign the Management VLAN ID as a Native VLAN. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 78 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this...
... the NWA. Use this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in this screen. 252 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Enter a number from the VLAN ID. Packets coming from 1 to 4094. Click this to return this screen to its last-saved settings. 20.2.1 RADIUS VLAN Screen Use this to assign the Management VLAN ID as a Native VLAN. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 78 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this...
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... does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScripts and Java enabled. • Make sure your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address. • If you changed the IP address, use a computer that there are using another service, such as expected. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 291 Chapter 24 Troubleshooting • The default password is 1234. • If this step.) • If there is no DHCP server on page...
... does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScripts and Java enabled. • Make sure your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address. • If you changed the IP address, use a computer that there are using another service, such as expected. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 291 Chapter 24 Troubleshooting • The default password is 1234. • If this step.) • If there is no DHCP server on page...
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Table 87 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to their factory defaults. 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 CHAPTER 25 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features. Ethernet Port • Auto-negotiating...
Table 87 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to their factory defaults. 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 CHAPTER 25 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features. Ethernet Port • Auto-negotiating...
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... Service) allows you can use in a network. MAC Address Filter Your NWA checks the MAC address of the wireless station against a list of "http". NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 299 By convention, URLs that only one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) / RSTP (Rapid STP) (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between any two stations on public-private key pairs. Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Default IP Address...
... Service) allows you can use in a network. MAC Address Filter Your NWA checks the MAC address of the wireless station against a list of "http". NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 299 By convention, URLs that only one path exists between switches, bridges or routers. STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) / RSTP (Rapid STP) (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between any two stations on public-private key pairs. Chapter 25 Product Specifications Table 88 Firmware Specifications Default IP Address...
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... NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Table 110 Default Management IP Address SETTING DEFAULT VALUE IP Address 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Make sure your first login, use the default values in the same subnet, unless you use the default values. Logging in again. Use the sys stdio set 60 command. In the latter case, make sure remote management of the Ethernet ports. Table 111 Default User Name and Password SETTING DEFAULT VALUE User Name admin Password 1234 The NWA automatically logs you out of the management interface...
... NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Table 110 Default Management IP Address SETTING DEFAULT VALUE IP Address 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Make sure your first login, use the default values in the same subnet, unless you use the default values. Logging in again. Use the sys stdio set 60 command. In the latter case, make sure remote management of the Ethernet ports. Table 111 Default User Name and Password SETTING DEFAULT VALUE User Name admin Password 1234 The NWA automatically logs you out of the management interface...