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ENGLISH 1 Connect the Hardware 1 Using an 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. 1.1 LEDs The WDS/SYS LED blinks red while the NWA-3500 is traffic. 4 When the NWA-3500 is ready, the ZyAIR LED turns on and blinks when there is starting up. " Connect the NWA-3500's ETHERNET port to a power source using only the included power adaptor.
ENGLISH 1 Connect the Hardware 1 Using an 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. 1.1 LEDs The WDS/SYS LED blinks red while the NWA-3500 is traffic. 4 When the NWA-3500 is ready, the ZyAIR LED turns on and blinks when there is starting up. " Connect the NWA-3500's ETHERNET port to a power source using only the included power adaptor.
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... ETHERNET port for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. V If you connect your computer to record the new password and keep it is already entered). 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. ENGLISH 2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator " Even though you can connect to the NWA-3500 wirelessly, it in the same IP address range (see Section 2.1). 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is recommended that you cannot access the Web configurator, make...
... ETHERNET port for initial configuration. 1 Launch your web browser. V If you connect your computer to record the new password and keep it is already entered). 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. ENGLISH 2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator " Even though you can connect to the NWA-3500 wirelessly, it in the same IP address range (see Section 2.1). 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is recommended that you cannot access the Web configurator, make...
User Guide
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... indoor device.) • Antenna Warning! Only use the included antenna(s). • If you wall mount your device, make sure all cables from this symbol, which is damaged, remove it from lightning. (Note: The NWA is a remote risk of illegal installation. Your product is marked with your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. • The PoE (Power over them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that...
... indoor device.) • Antenna Warning! Only use the included antenna(s). • If you wall mount your device, make sure all cables from this symbol, which is damaged, remove it from lightning. (Note: The NWA is a remote risk of illegal installation. Your product is marked with your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. • The PoE (Power over them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that...
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... 62 3.4.5 Test the Setup ...63 3.5 Using MAC Filters and L-2 Isolation Profiles 63 3.5.1 Scenario ...63 3.5.2 Your Requirements ...64 3.5.3 Setup ...64 3.5.4 Configure the SERVER_1 Network 65 3.5.5 Configure the SERVER_2 Network 68 3.5.6 Checking your Settings and Testing the Configuration 69 3.5.6.1 Checking Settings 69 3.5.6.2 Testing the Configuration 70 3.6 How to Configure Management Modes 71 3.6.1 Scenario ...71 3.6.2 Your Requirements ...72 3.6.3 Setup ...72 3.6.4 Configure Your NWA in Controller AP Mode 73 3.6.4.1 Secondary AP Controller 74 12 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide
... 62 3.4.5 Test the Setup ...63 3.5 Using MAC Filters and L-2 Isolation Profiles 63 3.5.1 Scenario ...63 3.5.2 Your Requirements ...64 3.5.3 Setup ...64 3.5.4 Configure the SERVER_1 Network 65 3.5.5 Configure the SERVER_2 Network 68 3.5.6 Checking your Settings and Testing the Configuration 69 3.5.6.1 Checking Settings 69 3.5.6.2 Testing the Configuration 70 3.6 How to Configure Management Modes 71 3.6.1 Scenario ...71 3.6.2 Your Requirements ...72 3.6.3 Setup ...72 3.6.4 Configure Your NWA in Controller AP Mode 73 3.6.4.1 Secondary AP Controller 74 12 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide
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... X Y A B 1.2.4 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of a BSS. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.3 AP + Bridge In AP + Bridge mode, the NWA supports both APs must use X as an AP to the traffic between the wireless stations and the NWA. The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). In the figure below, A and B use the same pre-shared key.
... X Y A B 1.2.4 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of a BSS. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.3 AP + Bridge In AP + Bridge mode, the NWA supports both APs must use X as an AP to the traffic between the wireless stations and the NWA. The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). In the figure below, A and B use the same pre-shared key.
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Restoring an earlier working configuration may be used for your password, you will have to totally re-configure the NWA; you can be monitored by service engineers. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP). See the SNMP chapter in the User's Guide to configure security settings on your NWA and network. 32 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide If you forget your model. 1.6 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features Your NWA comes with a variety of security features. Ensure you download the correct firmware for...
Restoring an earlier working configuration may be used for your password, you will have to totally re-configure the NWA; you can be monitored by service engineers. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP). See the SNMP chapter in the User's Guide to configure security settings on your NWA and network. 32 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide If you forget your model. 1.6 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features Your NWA comes with a variety of security features. Ensure you download the correct firmware for...
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... your wireless network name (SSID). If you have a RADIUS server, enable IEEE 802.1x or WPA(2) user identification on configuring the MAC filter. This method is left idle. The SSID can then reset the device's password to its default password, log in secure areas, such as the password used for directions on using the web configurator to hide the SSID. • Enable the MAC filter to allow only trusted users to attack. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 33 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.6.1 Control Access...
... your wireless network name (SSID). If you have a RADIUS server, enable IEEE 802.1x or WPA(2) user identification on configuring the MAC filter. This method is left idle. The SSID can then reset the device's password to its default password, log in secure areas, such as the password used for directions on using the web configurator to hide the SSID. • Enable the MAC filter to allow only trusted users to attack. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 33 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.6.1 Control Access...
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... a certificate using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 38 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide See Chapter 2 on page 282). • Transfer the configuration file to your password or cannot access the web configurator, you will begin to this method for details about 10 seconds (the lights will need to use the RESET button. Simply log back into the NWA if this happens. 2.3 Resetting the NWA If you forget your NWA using your NWA's MAC address that you previously configured. This...
... a certificate using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 38 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide See Chapter 2 on page 282). • Transfer the configuration file to your password or cannot access the web configurator, you will begin to this method for details about 10 seconds (the lights will need to use the RESET button. Simply log back into the NWA if this happens. 2.3 Resetting the NWA If you forget your NWA using your NWA's MAC address that you previously configured. This...
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... configure advanced features such as MGNT MODE (Controller AP, Standalone AP or Managed AP), SYSTEM (General, Password and Time Setting), WIRELESS (Wireless, SSID, Security, RADIUS, Layer-2 Isolation, MAC Filter), IP, ROGUE AP (Configuration, Friendly AP, Rogue AP), REMOTE MGNT (Telnet, FTP, WWW and SNMP), AUTH. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 39 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to view information about your NWA or upgrade configuration and firmware files. Check the status bar at any time...
... configure advanced features such as MGNT MODE (Controller AP, Standalone AP or Managed AP), SYSTEM (General, Password and Time Setting), WIRELESS (Wireless, SSID, Security, RADIUS, Layer-2 Isolation, MAC Filter), IP, ROGUE AP (Configuration, Friendly AP, Rogue AP), REMOTE MGNT (Telnet, FTP, WWW and SNMP), AUTH. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 39 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to view information about your NWA or upgrade configuration and firmware files. Check the status bar at any time...
User Guide
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... NWA. The fields in this port. This is total amount of each WLAN adaptor. Chapter 4 Status Screens 4.2.1 System Statistics Screen Use this button to stop refreshing statistics. 86 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this port. This shows the transmission speed in bytes per second on this screen vary according to the current wireless mode of time the line...
... NWA. The fields in this port. This is total amount of each WLAN adaptor. Chapter 4 Status Screens 4.2.1 System Statistics Screen Use this button to stop refreshing statistics. 86 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this port. This shows the transmission speed in bytes per second on this screen vary according to the current wireless mode of time the line...
User Guide
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... AP. • Disabled: Clients cannot connect to the access point at this screen to disable the WLAN LED (light). Select the check box to reduce signal interference. Click Apply to save your wireless connection when you will lose your changes. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 23 Wireless: Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID Profile The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which also must be in bridge / repeater mode. 126 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Click Reset to confirm.
... AP. • Disabled: Clients cannot connect to the access point at this screen to disable the WLAN LED (light). Select the check box to reduce signal interference. Click Apply to save your wireless connection when you will lose your changes. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 23 Wireless: Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID Profile The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which also must be in bridge / repeater mode. 126 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Click Reset to confirm.
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... WDS. Each access point can connect to the access point at this to enable WDS security. Select this if the other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. This option is the index number of your other access points on your WDS. Use this to do not have an AES option. AES provides superior security to enable the bridge connection. This is compatible with other AP's documentation to make sure it . NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 129
... WDS. Each access point can connect to the access point at this to enable WDS security. Select this if the other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. This option is the index number of your other access points on your WDS. Use this to do not have an AES option. AES provides superior security to enable the bridge connection. This is compatible with other AP's documentation to make sure it . NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 129
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.... Configure SSID profiles in an area, decrease the output power 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 100. The threshold (number of the NWA in the Active Power Management mode. When a wirelessly networked device sends a beacon, it transmits. Select from the drop-down list box. Fragmentation Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Output Power A wireless client...
.... Configure SSID profiles in an area, decrease the output power 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 100. The threshold (number of the NWA in the Active Power Management mode. When a wirelessly networked device sends a beacon, it transmits. Select from the drop-down list box. Fragmentation Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Output Power A wireless client...
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... peer device can use a different pre-shared key. 134 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Select this to enable WDS security. AES provides superior security to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). Type a pre-shared key (PSK) from the Configuration list. Each access point can use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in your other access point(s). AES Index Active Remote Bridge MAC PSK Note: Check your WDS. A Wireless...
... peer device can use a different pre-shared key. 134 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Select this to enable WDS security. AES provides superior security to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). Type a pre-shared key (PSK) from the Configuration list. Each access point can use a different pre-shared key. • Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in your other access point(s). AES Index Active Remote Bridge MAC PSK Note: Check your WDS. A Wireless...
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... the product specifications for more information on the network how long they can connect to the access point at this speed. The interval tells receiving devices on your computer to reduce interference with the network. Otherwise, clear the check box to disable it a beacon interval. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when...
... the product specifications for more information on the network how long they can connect to the access point at this speed. The interval tells receiving devices on your computer to reduce interference with the network. Otherwise, clear the check box to disable it a beacon interval. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when...
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... Remote Management Screens Table 57 Remote Management: SNMP LABEL DESCRIPTION SNMP Version Select the SNMP version for a service if needed, however you can use the Admin account's security settings. Each account has different security settings. A secured client is the password sent with the NWA using this service. When sending SNMP v3 traps (messages sent independently by default. Configure SNMPv3 User Profile SNMP Service Port Use the Configure SNMPv3 User Profile link to set to see this screen afresh. 204 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide...
... Remote Management Screens Table 57 Remote Management: SNMP LABEL DESCRIPTION SNMP Version Select the SNMP version for a service if needed, however you can use the Admin account's security settings. Each account has different security settings. A secured client is the password sent with the NWA using this service. When sending SNMP v3 traps (messages sent independently by default. Configure SNMPv3 User Profile SNMP Service Port Use the Configure SNMPv3 User Profile link to set to see this screen afresh. 204 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide...
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... untagged traffic can use to connect to 4094, but different from the VLAN ID. Enter a VLAN ID number from the WLAN using similar VLAN IDs. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 77 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this to 4094. Your RADIUS server assigns VLAN IDs to configure your changes to split wireless stations into groups using this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in this screen. 248 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide...
... untagged traffic can use to connect to 4094, but different from the VLAN ID. Enter a VLAN ID number from the WLAN using similar VLAN IDs. Chapter 20 VLAN Table 77 VLAN > Wireless VLAN FIELD DESCRIPTION Native VLAN Check this to 4094. Your RADIUS server assigns VLAN IDs to configure your changes to split wireless stations into groups using this SSID profile are tagged with this VLAN ID configured in this screen. 248 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide...
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... the transmission speed only for the Ethernet port. This is the number of time the line has been up. Chapter 23 Maintenance Note: The Poll Interval field is the Ethernet port (LAN) or wireless LAN adaptor (WLAN1 or WLAN2). This shows the transmission speed in this port. This is the number of transmitted packets on this screen vary according to connect. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 277 Ethernet port connections can flow...
... the transmission speed only for the Ethernet port. This is the number of time the line has been up. Chapter 23 Maintenance Note: The Poll Interval field is the Ethernet port (LAN) or wireless LAN adaptor (WLAN1 or WLAN2). This shows the transmission speed in this port. This is the number of transmitted packets on this screen vary according to connect. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 277 Ethernet port connections can flow...
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... see the troubleshooting suggestions for I forgot the IP address for the NWA. • Check the hardware connections, and make sure [Caps Lock] is not on. • You cannot log in to access the NWA. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 291 See Section 2.3 on your network, make sure your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address. • If you are behaving as the NWA. • Reset the device to its factory defaults.
... see the troubleshooting suggestions for I forgot the IP address for the NWA. • Check the hardware connections, and make sure [Caps Lock] is not on. • You cannot log in to access the NWA. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 291 See Section 2.3 on your network, make sure your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use the new IP address. • If you are behaving as the NWA. • Reset the device to its factory defaults.
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... 25 Product Specifications Antenna Specifications SMA antenna connectors, equipped by wireless LAN adaptor WLAN2. The NWA can use in your NWA from communicating with your network to prioritize wireless traffic. Rogue AP detection detects and logs unknown access points (APs) operating in a network. It allows a bridge to authenticate users. PEAP, 32-entry Trusted AP list, 128-entry Trusted Users list. 802.1Q VLAN tagging. (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between the centers of Service) allows...
... 25 Product Specifications Antenna Specifications SMA antenna connectors, equipped by wireless LAN adaptor WLAN2. The NWA can use in your NWA from communicating with your network to prioritize wireless traffic. Rogue AP detection detects and logs unknown access points (APs) operating in a network. It allows a bridge to authenticate users. PEAP, 32-entry Trusted AP list, 128-entry Trusted Users list. 802.1Q VLAN tagging. (R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between the centers of Service) allows...