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... I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA ...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 ...NWA 32 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 32 1.6 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features 32 1.6.1 Control Access to Your Device 33 1.6.2 Wireless Security ...33 1.7 Hardware Connections ...34 1.7.1 Antennas ...34 1.8 LEDs ...34 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...37 2.1 Overview ...37 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 37 2.3 Resetting the NWA ...38 NWA-3500/NWA...
... I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA ...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 ...NWA 32 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 32 1.6 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features 32 1.6.1 Control Access to Your Device 33 1.6.2 Wireless Security ...33 1.7 Hardware Connections ...34 1.7.1 Antennas ...34 1.8 LEDs ...34 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...37 2.1 Overview ...37 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 37 2.3 Resetting the NWA ...38 NWA-3500/NWA...
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... Do in the Wireless Screen 119 8.2.1 What You Need To Know About the Wireless Screen 120 8.3 The Wireless Screen ...123 8.3.1 Access Point Mode 123 8.3.2 Bridge / Repeater Mode 126 8.3.3 AP + Bridge Mode ...131 8.3.4 MBSSID Mode ...136 8.4 Technical Reference ...139 8.4.1 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP 139 8.4.1.1 Rapid STP 139 8.4.1.2 STP Terminology 140 8.4.1.3 How STP... SSID ...148 9.3 Technical Reference ...149 9.3.1 WMM QoS ...149 9.3.1.1 WMM QoS Priorities 150 9.3.2 ATC ...150 9.3.3 ATC+WMM ...151 9.3.3.1 ATC+WMM from LAN to WLAN 152 14 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide
... Do in the Wireless Screen 119 8.2.1 What You Need To Know About the Wireless Screen 120 8.3 The Wireless Screen ...123 8.3.1 Access Point Mode 123 8.3.2 Bridge / Repeater Mode 126 8.3.3 AP + Bridge Mode ...131 8.3.4 MBSSID Mode ...136 8.4 Technical Reference ...139 8.4.1 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP 139 8.4.1.1 Rapid STP 139 8.4.1.2 STP Terminology 140 8.4.1.3 How STP... SSID ...148 9.3 Technical Reference ...149 9.3.1 WMM QoS ...149 9.3.1.1 WMM QoS Priorities 150 9.3.2 ATC ...150 9.3.3 ATC+WMM ...151 9.3.3.1 ATC+WMM from LAN to WLAN 152 14 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide
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...Internet connection. Figure 1 Access Point Application AP1 A B BSS1 AP2 C BSS2 24 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2 Applications for the NWA The NWA can access the wired network through the NWAs. Clients A, B and C can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the ...effects of radio interference. 1.2.1 Access Point The NWA is shown as follows. Note: A different channel should be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes: • Access Point (AP) • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for...
...Internet connection. Figure 1 Access Point Application AP1 A B BSS1 AP2 C BSS2 24 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2 Applications for the NWA The NWA can access the wired network through the NWAs. Clients A, B and C can be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the ...effects of radio interference. 1.2.1 Access Point The NWA is shown as follows. Note: A different channel should be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes: • Access Point (AP) • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for...
User Guide
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... act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless links with other ZyXEL access points only. Figure 2 Bridge Application A B NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can communicate with B) at the same time. In the figure below, the two NWAs (A and B) are connected to your other access point's documentation for more...
... act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless links with other ZyXEL access points only. Figure 2 Bridge Application A B NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 25 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can communicate with B) at the same time. In the figure below, the two NWAs (A and B) are connected to your other access point's documentation for more...
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... 4 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 26 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA Figure 3 Repeater Application 1.2.2.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example In the example below, when both NWAs are in Bridge / Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN...
... 4 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 26 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA Figure 3 Repeater Application 1.2.2.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example In the example below, when both NWAs are in Bridge / Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN...
User Guide
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... and transmitting or receiving data. The wireless adaptor WLAN1 is not receiving power. See Enable Breathing LED in AP + Bridge or Bridge/ Repeater mode, and has successfully established a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) connection. or The ZyAIR LED has been disabled. See Section 8.3 on...for how to or receiving data from its wireless stations. The NWA is functioning normally. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 35 The NWA is not receiving power. Either The NWA is starting up. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA The following table describes the behavior of the device LEDs. ...
... and transmitting or receiving data. The wireless adaptor WLAN1 is not receiving power. See Enable Breathing LED in AP + Bridge or Bridge/ Repeater mode, and has successfully established a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) connection. or The ZyAIR LED has been disabled. See Section 8.3 on...for how to or receiving data from its wireless stations. The NWA is functioning normally. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 35 The NWA is not receiving power. Either The NWA is starting up. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA The following table describes the behavior of the device LEDs. ...
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...8226; Use Access Point (AP) operating mode if you should use on the NWA, and the steps you want to allow wireless clients to access your wired Ethernet network through the NWA. The NWA is a repeater when it has no Ethernet connection and allows other APs to communicate with one ... APs access your wired network, all using the same security and Quality of Service (QoS) settings. See Section 1.2.2 on page 25 for details. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 41 See Section 1.2.2.1 on page 26 for details. • Use MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set Identifier) operating mode if you...
...8226; Use Access Point (AP) operating mode if you should use on the NWA, and the steps you want to allow wireless clients to access your wired Ethernet network through the NWA. The NWA is a repeater when it has no Ethernet connection and allows other APs to communicate with one ... APs access your wired network, all using the same security and Quality of Service (QoS) settings. See Section 1.2.2 on page 25 for details. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 41 See Section 1.2.2.1 on page 26 for details. • Use MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set Identifier) operating mode if you...
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...steps you should take to configure the wireless settings according to set up your NWA's wireless network (see your Quick Start Guide for information on setting up your settings and test. 42 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Access Point Mode. AP + Bridge Mode. Select SSID ...mode you select. Select 802.11 Mode and Channel ID. AUTH. Configure Layer 2 Isolation (optional). Check your NWA and accessing the Web Configurator). MBSSID Mode. Bridge / Repeater Mode. Select 802.11 Mode and Channel ID. Edit Security Profile. Select SSID Profiles. Configure SSID Profile. ...
...steps you should take to configure the wireless settings according to set up your NWA's wireless network (see your Quick Start Guide for information on setting up your settings and test. 42 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Access Point Mode. AP + Bridge Mode. Select SSID ...mode you select. Select 802.11 Mode and Channel ID. AUTH. Configure Layer 2 Isolation (optional). Check your NWA and accessing the Web Configurator). MBSSID Mode. Bridge / Repeater Mode. Select 802.11 Mode and Channel ID. Edit Security Profile. Select SSID Profiles. Configure SSID Profile. ...
User Guide
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... to connect to the network, which allows Alice to access only the network switch, the file server and the Internet security gateway. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 65 In this , you will take the following steps. 1 Configure the SERVER_1 network's SSID profile to know ... MAC filter and layer-2 isolation profiles. 2 Configure the SERVER_1 network's MAC filter profile. 3 Configure the SERVER_1 network's layer-2 isolation profile. 4 Repeat steps 1 ~ 3 for each SSID profile. To configure layer-2 isolation, you will configure the MAC filter to restrict access to Alice alone, and...
... to connect to the network, which allows Alice to access only the network switch, the file server and the Internet security gateway. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 65 In this , you will take the following steps. 1 Configure the SERVER_1 network's SSID profile to know ... MAC filter and layer-2 isolation profiles. 2 Configure the SERVER_1 network's MAC filter profile. 3 Configure the SERVER_1 network's layer-2 isolation profile. 4 Repeat steps 1 ~ 3 for each SSID profile. To configure layer-2 isolation, you will configure the MAC filter to restrict access to Alice alone, and...
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... NET_SWITCH MAC Address: 99:88:77:66:55:44 Set 3 Description: SERVER_2 MAC Address: 66:55:44:33:22:11 Description: GATEWAY 68 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Change the Profile Name to "MacFilter_SERVER_1". Figure 41 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1) You have restricted access to the SERVER_1 network... device whose MAC address you will configure the SERVER_2 network that allows Bob to access secure server 2 and the Internet. To do this, repeat the procedure in the following information. Chapter 3 Tutorial 8 Enter the MAC address of the device Alice uses to connect to the network in...
... NET_SWITCH MAC Address: 99:88:77:66:55:44 Set 3 Description: SERVER_2 MAC Address: 66:55:44:33:22:11 Description: GATEWAY 68 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Change the Profile Name to "MacFilter_SERVER_1". Figure 41 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1) You have restricted access to the SERVER_1 network... device whose MAC address you will configure the SERVER_2 network that allows Bob to access secure server 2 and the Internet. To do this, repeat the procedure in the following information. Chapter 3 Tutorial 8 Enter the MAC address of the device Alice uses to connect to the network in...
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...System > General screen's System Name field. The higher the memory usage, the more likely the NWA is used to slow down . 84 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide The higher the CPU usage, the more likely the NWA is currently in use . It is to update this in the Wireless > Wireless screen. You...date and time configured on the LAN. WLAN2 Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the first wireless module (AP, Bridge / Repeater, AP + Bridge or MBSSID). Management VLAN This field displays the management VLAN ID if VLAN is active, or Disabled if it across the network...
...System > General screen's System Name field. The higher the memory usage, the more likely the NWA is used to slow down . 84 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide The higher the CPU usage, the more likely the NWA is currently in use . It is to update this in the Wireless > Wireless screen. You...date and time configured on the LAN. WLAN2 Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the first wireless module (AP, Bridge / Repeater, AP + Bridge or MBSSID). Management VLAN This field displays the management VLAN ID if VLAN is active, or Disabled if it across the network...
User Guide
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... in AP (Access Point), AP + Bridge, Bridge / Repeater or MBSSID mode. It also introduces the wireless LAN (WLAN) and some basic scenarios. Figure 73 Wireless Mode In the figure above, the NWA (ZyXEL Device) allows access to another bridge device (A) and a notebook computer (B) upon verifying their settings and credentials. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 119
... in AP (Access Point), AP + Bridge, Bridge / Repeater or MBSSID mode. It also introduces the wireless LAN (WLAN) and some basic scenarios. Figure 73 Wireless Mode In the figure above, the NWA (ZyXEL Device) allows access to another bridge device (A) and a notebook computer (B) upon verifying their settings and credentials. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 119
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...Set Identifier (MBSSID) mode allows you to use one access point to other APs. Figure 75 Extended Service Set Operating Mode The NWA can establish up to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must have the same ESSID in bridge mode. ... applications. Refer to communicate. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 121 The NWA can run in the network. • Bridge / Repeater. You need to five wireless links with other devices in four operating modes as a bridge and access ...
...Set Identifier (MBSSID) mode allows you to use one access point to other APs. Figure 75 Extended Service Set Operating Mode The NWA can establish up to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must have the same ESSID in bridge mode. ... applications. Refer to communicate. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 121 The NWA can run in the network. • Bridge / Repeater. You need to five wireless links with other devices in four operating modes as a bridge and access ...
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...wireless stations to switch from one access point to use antenna diversity. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 8.3.2 Bridge / Repeater Mode Use this to another . Select this speed. Rates Configuration If you are : Enable Antenna Diversity Enable Breathing LED Enable Spanning... to reduce signal interference. Select this screen to another as a wireless network bridge / repeater and establish wireless links with which also must be in bridge / repeater mode. 126 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Click Apply to activate STP on page 147 for clients. It allows...
...wireless stations to switch from one access point to use antenna diversity. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 8.3.2 Bridge / Repeater Mode Use this to another . Select this speed. Rates Configuration If you are : Enable Antenna Diversity Enable Breathing LED Enable Spanning... to reduce signal interference. Select this screen to another as a wireless network bridge / repeater and establish wireless links with which also must be in bridge / repeater mode. 126 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Click Apply to activate STP on page 147 for clients. It allows...
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Select Bridge / Repeater in this screen. Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS WLAN Interface Select which WLAN adapter you configure the first WLAN adapter for AP functions and use the second WLAN adapter for bridge functions. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 127 Figure 77 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater The following table describes the bridge labels in this setup in Section 8.4.3 on page 141. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Note: You can view an example of this field. Operating Mode It is recommended that you want to configure.
Select Bridge / Repeater in this screen. Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS WLAN Interface Select which WLAN adapter you configure the first WLAN adapter for AP functions and use the second WLAN adapter for bridge functions. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 127 Figure 77 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater The following table describes the bridge labels in this setup in Section 8.4.3 on page 141. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Note: You can view an example of this field. Operating Mode It is recommended that you want to configure.
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... Usage tab to open the Channel Usage screen to associate with the NWA. Use RTS/CTS to associate with the NWA. Enter an even number between 256 and 2346. 128 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS 802.11 mode This makes sure that only compliant WLAN...
... Usage tab to open the Channel Usage screen to associate with the NWA. Use RTS/CTS to associate with the NWA. Enter an even number between 256 and 2346. 128 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS 802.11 mode This makes sure that only compliant WLAN...
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...25%, 12.5% and Minimum. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS Output Power Set the output power of the NWA in an area, decrease the output power of the NWA to reduce interference with other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. Each access point can connect to enable... Select this speed. • Optional: Clients can use the same encryption method to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 129 This section controls the data rates permitted for the WDS.
...25%, 12.5% and Minimum. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS Output Power Set the output power of the NWA in an area, decrease the output power of the NWA to reduce interference with other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. Each access point can connect to enable... Select this speed. • Optional: Clients can use the same encryption method to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 129 This section controls the data rates permitted for the WDS.
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... and symbols). Enable Antenna Diversity Select this screen afresh. 130 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Select the check box to use a different pre-shared key. Each peer device can use the same pre-shared key. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of.... Enable Spanning Tree Control (STP) (R)STP (Section 8.4.1 on page 139) detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between any two stations on the NWA.
... and symbols). Enable Antenna Diversity Select this screen afresh. 130 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Select the check box to use a different pre-shared key. Each peer device can use the same pre-shared key. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration Table 24 Wireless: Bridge / Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTIONS Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of.... Enable Spanning Tree Control (STP) (R)STP (Section 8.4.1 on page 139) detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between any two stations on the NWA.
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...11 Radio Mode field. Click this field. Select AP + Repeater in this to disable DCS and select a channel ID manually. Select 802.11b Only to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NWA. Select 802.11g Only to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant... devices in the same channel. This is enabled. This appears if the DCS feature is the channel currently being used by your AP. 132 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Table 25 Wireless: AP + Bridge LABEL DESCRIPTIONS WLAN Interface Select which WLAN adapter you want to a different channel, so ...
...11 Radio Mode field. Click this field. Select AP + Repeater in this to disable DCS and select a channel ID manually. Select 802.11b Only to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the NWA. Select 802.11g Only to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant... devices in the same channel. This is enabled. This appears if the DCS feature is the channel currently being used by your AP. 132 NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide Table 25 Wireless: AP + Bridge LABEL DESCRIPTIONS WLAN Interface Select which WLAN adapter you want to a different channel, so ...
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...the same subnet and configured with the same ESSID. • If IEEE 802.1x user authentication is enabled and to be done locally on your NWA, click WIRELESS > Wireless. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration 5 Access point AP 1 updates the new position of wireless station Y. 8.4.3.1 Requirements for the ... points must be connected to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment. The screen appears as shown. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 143 Figure 81 Enabling Roaming Select the Enable Roaming check box and click Apply. To enable roaming on the access...
...the same subnet and configured with the same ESSID. • If IEEE 802.1x user authentication is enabled and to be done locally on your NWA, click WIRELESS > Wireless. Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration 5 Access point AP 1 updates the new position of wireless station Y. 8.4.3.1 Requirements for the ... points must be connected to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment. The screen appears as shown. NWA-3500/NWA-3550 User's Guide 143 Figure 81 Enabling Roaming Select the Enable Roaming check box and click Apply. To enable roaming on the access...