Quick Start Guide
Page 2
... 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 : 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) ... Overview This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up and configure the ZyXEL Device (marked Z in this Quick Start 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 securely...
... 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 : 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) ... Overview This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up and configure the ZyXEL Device (marked Z in this Quick Start 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 securely...
User Guide
Page 3
...the web configurator to related text. It contains information on your screen. • Embedded hyperlinks are actually cross-references to configure the NWA. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online...in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to configure the NWA. Note: It is designed to configure the NWA using the web configurator. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 3 Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: •...
...the web configurator to related text. It contains information on your screen. • Embedded hyperlinks are actually cross-references to configure the NWA. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online...in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to configure the NWA. Note: It is designed to configure the NWA using the web configurator. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 3 Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: •...
User Guide
Page 4
...this link. Documentation Feedback Send your experiences as well. 4 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Need More Help? This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for support documents. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park,...use the User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and share your comments, questions or suggestions to previously asked questions about your product. • Knowledge Base If you...
...this link. Documentation Feedback Send your experiences as well. 4 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Need More Help? This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for support documents. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park,...use the User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and share your comments, questions or suggestions to previously asked questions about your product. • Knowledge Base If you...
User Guide
Page 5
NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 5 Please have the following information ready when you contact an office. • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date ... Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. If you cannot contact your vendor.
NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 5 Please have the following information ready when you contact an office. • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date ... Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. If you cannot contact your vendor.
User Guide
Page 6
...Log Setting tab to get to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 6 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on... your NWA. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke is denoted by...
...Log Setting tab to get to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 6 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on... your NWA. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke is denoted by...
User Guide
Page 7
NWA Computer Notebook computer Server Printer Firewall Telephone Switch Router NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 7 The NWA icon is accurate. 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 User's Guide use the following generic icons. Graphics 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.
NWA Computer Notebook computer Server Printer Firewall Telephone Switch Router NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 7 The NWA icon is accurate. 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 User's Guide use the following generic icons. Graphics 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
Page 8
... lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that used electrical and electronic products should not be treated separately. 8 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Only use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as the WEEE mark. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings • Do...
... lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that used electrical and electronic products should not be treated separately. 8 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Only use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as the WEEE mark. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings • Do...
User Guide
Page 11
......6 Safety Warnings...8 Contents Overview ...9 Table of Contents...11 Part I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Introduction ...23 1.1 Overview ...23 1.2 Applications for the NWA ...24 1.2.1 Access Point ...24 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater ...25 1.2.2.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example 26 1.2.3 AP + Bridge ...28 1.2.4 MBSSID ......28 1.2.5 Pre-Configured SSID Profiles 30 1.3 CAPWAP ...30 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA 31 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 31 1.6 Hardware Connections ...32 1.6.1 Antennas ...32 1.7 LEDs ...33 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...35 2.1 Overview ......
......6 Safety Warnings...8 Contents Overview ...9 Table of Contents...11 Part I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Introduction ...23 1.1 Overview ...23 1.2 Applications for the NWA ...24 1.2.1 Access Point ...24 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater ...25 1.2.2.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example 26 1.2.3 AP + Bridge ...28 1.2.4 MBSSID ......28 1.2.5 Pre-Configured SSID Profiles 30 1.3 CAPWAP ...30 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA 31 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 31 1.6 Hardware Connections ...32 1.6.1 Antennas ...32 1.7 LEDs ...33 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...35 2.1 Overview ......
User Guide
Page 12
... Modes 69 3.6.1 Scenario ...69 3.6.2 Your Requirements ...70 3.6.3 Setup ...70 3.6.4 Configure Your NWA in Controller AP Mode 71 3.6.4.1 Secondary AP Controller 71 3.6.4.2 Primary AP Controller 72 3.6.5 Setting Your NWA in Managed AP Mode 73 3.6.6 Configuring the Managed Access Points List 74 3.6.7 Checking your Settings and Testing the Configuration 77 12 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
... Modes 69 3.6.1 Scenario ...69 3.6.2 Your Requirements ...70 3.6.3 Setup ...70 3.6.4 Configure Your NWA in Controller AP Mode 71 3.6.4.1 Secondary AP Controller 71 3.6.4.2 Primary AP Controller 72 3.6.5 Setting Your NWA in Managed AP Mode 73 3.6.6 Configuring the Managed Access Points List 74 3.6.7 Checking your Settings and Testing the Configuration 77 12 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
User Guide
Page 13
... Screens 109 7.1.2 What You Need To Know About the System Screens 110 7.2 General Screen ...111 7.3 Password Screen ...113 7.4 Time Setting Screen ...115 7.5 Technical Reference ...117 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 13
... Screens 109 7.1.2 What You Need To Know About the System Screens 110 7.2 General Screen ...111 7.3 Password Screen ...113 7.4 Time Setting Screen ...115 7.5 Technical Reference ...117 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 13
User Guide
Page 14
... (ToS 156 9.3.4.1 DiffServ 156 9.3.4.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior 157 9.3.4.3 ToS (Type of Service) and WMM QoS 157 Chapter 10 Wireless Security Screen ...159 14 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
... (ToS 156 9.3.4.1 DiffServ 156 9.3.4.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior 157 9.3.4.3 ToS (Type of Service) and WMM QoS 157 Chapter 10 Wireless Security Screen ...159 14 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
User Guide
Page 15
... Can Do in the IP Screen 187 14.1.2 What You Need To Know About IP 187 14.2 The IP Screen ...188 14.3 Technical Reference ...189 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 15
... Can Do in the IP Screen 187 14.1.2 What You Need To Know About IP 187 14.2 The IP Screen ...188 14.3 Technical Reference ...189 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 15
User Guide
Page 16
... the Certificates Screen 221 18.1.2 What You Need To Know About Certificates 222 18.2 My Certificates Screen ...222 18.2.1 My Certificates Import Screen 224 16 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
... the Certificates Screen 221 18.1.2 What You Need To Know About Certificates 222 18.2 My Certificates Screen ...222 18.2.1 My Certificates Import Screen 224 16 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide
User Guide
Page 17
... 19.3 The Log Settings Screen 242 19.4 Technical Reference ...244 19.4.1 Example Log Messages 244 19.4.2 Log Commands ...246 19.4.3 Configuring What You Want the NWA to Log 246 19.4.4 Displaying Logs ...246 19.4.5 Log Command Example 247 Chapter 20 VLAN ...249 20.1 Overview ...249 20.1.1 What You Can Do in... Access Policies 259 20.3.4 Second Rx VLAN ID Example 267 20.3.4.1 Second Rx VLAN Setup Example 267 Chapter 21 Load Balancing ...269 21.1 Overview ...269 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 17
... 19.3 The Log Settings Screen 242 19.4 Technical Reference ...244 19.4.1 Example Log Messages 244 19.4.2 Log Commands ...246 19.4.3 Configuring What You Want the NWA to Log 246 19.4.4 Displaying Logs ...246 19.4.5 Log Command Example 247 Chapter 20 VLAN ...249 20.1 Overview ...249 20.1.1 What You Can Do in... Access Policies 259 20.3.4 Second Rx VLAN ID Example 267 20.3.4.1 Second Rx VLAN Setup Example 267 Chapter 21 Load Balancing ...269 21.1 Overview ...269 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 17
User Guide
Page 18
... 23.6 Restart Screen ...286 Part III: Appendices and Index 287 Chapter 24 Troubleshooting...289 24.1 Overview ...289 24.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 289 24.3 NWA Access and Login 290 24.4 AP Management Modes 292 24.5 Internet Access ...294 24.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 295 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Product Specifications...
... 23.6 Restart Screen ...286 Part III: Appendices and Index 287 Chapter 24 Troubleshooting...289 24.1 Overview ...289 24.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 289 24.3 NWA Access and Login 290 24.4 AP Management Modes 292 24.5 Internet Access ...294 24.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 295 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Product Specifications...
User Guide
Page 19
Table of Contents Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting 327 Appendix D Text File Based Auto Configuration 349 Appendix E How to Access and Use the CLI 357 Appendix F Legal Information 363 Index...367 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 19
Table of Contents Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting 327 Appendix D Text File Based Auto Configuration 349 Appendix E How to Access and Use the CLI 357 Appendix F Legal Information 363 Index...367 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 19
User Guide
Page 23
...of security to mobile users. The Web Configuration screens are based on the NWA-3160 (unless otherwise stated). CHAPTER 1 Introduction Note: This User's Guide includes the NWA-3160, NWA-3163 and the NWA-3166. The Quality of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing ...encryption. Illustrations used throughout this book are based on how to eight Basic Service Set Identifiers (BSSID) simultaneously. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 23 The NWA controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, rogue Access Point (AP) detection, layer 2...
...of security to mobile users. The Web Configuration screens are based on the NWA-3160 (unless otherwise stated). CHAPTER 1 Introduction Note: This User's Guide includes the NWA-3160, NWA-3163 and the NWA-3166. The Quality of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing ...encryption. Illustrations used throughout this book are based on how to eight Basic Service Set Identifiers (BSSID) simultaneously. NWA-3160 Series User's Guide 23 The NWA controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, rogue Access Point (AP) detection, layer 2...
User Guide
Page 24
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA The NWA can access the wired network through the NWAs. Figure 1 Access Point Application AP1 A B BSS1 AP2 C BSS2 24 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Stations A, B and C can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes • Access Point • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are shown below. 1.2.1 Access Point The NWA is an ideal access solution for your NWA is shown as follows. A typical Internet access application for wireless Internet connection.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA The NWA can access the wired network through the NWAs. Figure 1 Access Point Application AP1 A B BSS1 AP2 C BSS2 24 NWA-3160 Series User's Guide Stations A, B and C can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes • Access Point • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are shown below. 1.2.1 Access Point The NWA is an ideal access solution for your NWA is shown as follows. A typical Internet access application for wireless Internet connection.
User Guide
Page 25
...ZyXEL access points only. Once the security settings of the security between APs is enabled, both APs must use the same preshared key. When the NWA is made. In the figure below, the two NWAs (A and B) are connected to prevent bridge loops. Figure 2 Bridge Application A B NWA-3160... Series User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can communicate with B) at the same time...
...ZyXEL access points only. Once the security settings of the security between APs is enabled, both APs must use the same preshared key. When the NWA is made. In the figure below, the two NWAs (A and B) are connected to prevent bridge loops. Figure 2 Bridge Application A B NWA-3160... Series User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can communicate with B) at the same time...