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... Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI...11 1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI ...11 1.2 Wireless Modes ...11 1.2.1 MBSSID ...11 1.2.2 Wireless Client ...13 1.2.3 Root AP ...14 1.2.4 Repeater ...14 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA1121-NI 15 1.4 Configuring Your NWA1121-NI's Security Features 16 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device 16 1.4.2 Wireless Security ...16 1.5 Good Habits...
... Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI...11 1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI ...11 1.2 Wireless Modes ...11 1.2.1 MBSSID ...11 1.2.2 Wireless Client ...13 1.2.3 Root AP ...14 1.2.4 Repeater ...14 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA1121-NI 15 1.4 Configuring Your NWA1121-NI's Security Features 16 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device 16 1.4.2 Wireless Security ...16 1.5 Good Habits...
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...Configure the Guest Network 36 4.2.5 Testing the Wireless Networks 38 4.3 NWA1121-NI Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes 38 4.3.1 Scenario ...38 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in MBSSID or Root AP Mode 39 4.3.3 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in Wireless Client Mode 42 4.3.4 MAC Filter Setup ...44 4.3.5 ... 6.1 Overview ...55 6.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ...55 6.3 What You Need To Know ...56 6.4 Wireless Settings Screen ...60 6.4.1 Root AP Mode ...61 6.4.2 Repeater Mode ...64 6.4.3 Wireless Client Mode ...67 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...69 6.5 SSID Screen ...72 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...73 6.6...
...Configure the Guest Network 36 4.2.5 Testing the Wireless Networks 38 4.3 NWA1121-NI Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes 38 4.3.1 Scenario ...38 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in MBSSID or Root AP Mode 39 4.3.3 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in Wireless Client Mode 42 4.3.4 MAC Filter Setup ...44 4.3.5 ... 6.1 Overview ...55 6.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ...55 6.3 What You Need To Know ...56 6.4 Wireless Settings Screen ...60 6.4.1 Root AP Mode ...61 6.4.2 Repeater Mode ...64 6.4.3 Wireless Client Mode ...67 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...69 6.5 SSID Screen ...72 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...73 6.6...
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... operating modes: OPERATING MODE MBSSID Client Root AP Repeater NUMBER OF SUPPORTED SSID 8 1 5 1 UNIVERSAL REPEATER FUNCTION No No Yes Yes AP FUNCTION Yes No Yes Yes Applications for instructions on how to make hardware connections. 1.2 Wireless Modes The NWA1121-NI can function in several wireless modes. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI This chapter introduces the main applications...
... operating modes: OPERATING MODE MBSSID Client Root AP Repeater NUMBER OF SUPPORTED SSID 8 1 5 1 UNIVERSAL REPEATER FUNCTION No No Yes Yes AP FUNCTION Yes No Yes Yes Applications for instructions on how to make hardware connections. 1.2 Wireless Modes The NWA1121-NI can function in several wireless modes. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI This chapter introduces the main applications...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI 1.2.3 Root AP In Root AP mode, the NWA1121-NI (Z) can act as the root AP in a wireless network and also allow repeaters (X and Y) to extend the range of the WLAN. Figure 3 Root AP Application On the NWA1121-NI in Root AP mode, you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between the wireless clients and the AP. Unless specified, the term "security settings...
Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI 1.2.3 Root AP In Root AP mode, the NWA1121-NI (Z) can act as the root AP in a wireless network and also allow repeaters (X and Y) to extend the range of the WLAN. Figure 3 Root AP Application On the NWA1121-NI in Root AP mode, you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between the wireless clients and the AP. Unless specified, the term "security settings...
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... screen immediately. IPv4 Address This field displays the current IPv4 address of the wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). The gateway is using. WLAN Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the NWA1121-NI on the same network segment as the device's LAN port. Every network device has a unique...
... screen immediately. IPv4 Address This field displays the current IPv4 address of the wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). The gateway is using. WLAN Operating Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the NWA1121-NI on the same network segment as the device's LAN port. Every network device has a unique...
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...for details. • Use Client operating mode if you have repeaters communicate with the root AP or other groups of users. Now your wired network through the NWA1121-NI and also have been using your NWA1121-NI as an access point with some example scenarios. 4.1 How to Configure the Wireless ...to find more information on page 14 for details. 4.1.2 Further Reading Use these links to use the NWA1121-NI as an access point for your NWA1121-NI for details. • Use Root AP operating mode if you want to allow wireless clients to access your network is expanding and you want...
...for details. • Use Client operating mode if you have repeaters communicate with the root AP or other groups of users. Now your wired network through the NWA1121-NI and also have been using your NWA1121-NI as an access point with some example scenarios. 4.1 How to Configure the Wireless ...to find more information on page 14 for details. 4.1.2 Further Reading Use these links to use the NWA1121-NI as an access point for your NWA1121-NI for details. • Use Root AP operating mode if you want to allow wireless clients to access your network is expanding and you want...
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...priority. The guest network (Guest_SSID) has access to all resources. The following steps: 1 Edit the SSID profiles. 2 Change the operating mode from Root AP to MBSSID and reactivate the standard network. 3 Configure different security modes for the networks. 4 Configure a wireless network for standard office use. 5 ... office. The VoIP network (VoIP_SSID) has access to the Internet and the network printer only, and a low QoS priority. 30 NWA1121-NI User's Guide To do this, you will cater to provide multiple wireless networks. You want to make three wireless networks: one standard...
...priority. The guest network (Guest_SSID) has access to all resources. The following steps: 1 Edit the SSID profiles. 2 Change the operating mode from Root AP to MBSSID and reactivate the standard network. 3 Configure different security modes for the networks. 4 Configure a wireless network for standard office use. 5 ... office. The VoIP network (VoIP_SSID) has access to the Internet and the network printer only, and a low QoS priority. 30 NWA1121-NI User's Guide To do this, you will cater to provide multiple wireless networks. You want to make three wireless networks: one standard...
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... this example, the PSK is in MBSSID or root AP mode while station B is ThisismyGuestWPApre-sharedkey. You should see the SSID01 and VoIP_SSID networks, go to its SSID Edit screen and make sure that the settings of the security profile are two NWA1121-NIs (A and B) in the Pre Shared Key field.... Station B is now ready to use in your NWA1121-NI. 4.3.1 Scenario In the figure below, there are correct. 4.3 NWA1121-NI Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes This example shows you how to...
... this example, the PSK is in MBSSID or root AP mode while station B is ThisismyGuestWPApre-sharedkey. You should see the SSID01 and VoIP_SSID networks, go to its SSID Edit screen and make sure that the settings of the security profile are two NWA1121-NIs (A and B) in the Pre Shared Key field.... Station B is now ready to use in your NWA1121-NI. 4.3.1 Scenario In the figure below, there are correct. 4.3 NWA1121-NI Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes This example shows you how to...
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Figure 11 FTP Server Connected to a Wireless Client 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in MBSSID or Root AP Mode Before setting up the NWA1121-NI as a wireless client (B), you need to make sure there is an access point to connect to the FTP server. Other wireless devices (X) must not be able to connect to . NWA1121-NI User's Guide 39 Use the Ethernet port on NWA1121-NI (A) to A (W, Y and Z). Chapter 4 Tutorial to allow wireless traffic between B and wireless clients connected to configure it via a wired connection.
Figure 11 FTP Server Connected to a Wireless Client 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA1121-NI in MBSSID or Root AP Mode Before setting up the NWA1121-NI as a wireless client (B), you need to make sure there is an access point to connect to the FTP server. Other wireless devices (X) must not be able to connect to . NWA1121-NI User's Guide 39 Use the Ethernet port on NWA1121-NI (A) to A (W, Y and Z). Chapter 4 Tutorial to allow wireless traffic between B and wireless clients connected to configure it via a wired connection.
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In this example, select 802.11b/g/n. 3 Select Profile1 as the SSID Profile. 4 Choose the Channel you want NWA1121-NI (A) to Root AP. 2 Select the Wireless Mode. Chapter 4 Tutorial Log into the Web Configurator on NWA1121-NI (A) and go to the Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. 1 Set the Operation Mode to use. 5 Click Apply. 40 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
In this example, select 802.11b/g/n. 3 Select Profile1 as the SSID Profile. 4 Choose the Channel you want NWA1121-NI (A) to Root AP. 2 Select the Wireless Mode. Chapter 4 Tutorial Log into the Web Configurator on NWA1121-NI (A) and go to the Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. 1 Set the Operation Mode to use. 5 Click Apply. 40 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
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...region) so you should use to connect to provide several BSSs simultaneously. Normally, the NWA1121-NI acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in four operating modes as follows: • Root AP. This type of the wireless network that is the radio frequency(ies) used by ... wireless access point that is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized wireless devices to guess. The NWA1121-NI acts as a wireless repeater and increase a root AP's wireless coverage area. • Client. You can run in the area. In addition, you should change the default...
...region) so you should use to connect to provide several BSSs simultaneously. Normally, the NWA1121-NI acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in four operating modes as follows: • Root AP. This type of the wireless network that is the radio frequency(ies) used by ... wireless access point that is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized wireless devices to guess. The NWA1121-NI acts as a wireless repeater and increase a root AP's wireless coverage area. • Client. You can run in the area. In addition, you should change the default...
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Figure 20 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Root AP NWA1121-NI User's Guide 61 The following screen displays. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.1 Root AP Mode Use this screen to use your NWA1121-NI as the Operation Mode. Select Root AP as an access point.
Figure 20 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Root AP NWA1121-NI User's Guide 61 The following screen displays. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.1 Root AP Mode Use this screen to use your NWA1121-NI as the Operation Mode. Select Root AP as an access point.
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...settings, you will lose your computer to use for universal repeater connections. Universal Repeater Settings The Universal repeater function allows the NWA1121-NI in root AP or repeater mode to set up to confirm. Note: Universal repeater security is independent of your wireless connection when you select...20/40MHz. Local MAC Address Local MAC Address is associated. Select Root AP from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of the security settings between it and another NWA1121-NI in the Wireless Mode field. It is the index number of...
...settings, you will lose your computer to use for universal repeater connections. Universal Repeater Settings The Universal repeater function allows the NWA1121-NI in root AP or repeater mode to set up to confirm. Note: Universal repeater security is independent of your wireless connection when you select...20/40MHz. Local MAC Address Local MAC Address is associated. Select Root AP from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of the security settings between it and another NWA1121-NI in the Wireless Mode field. It is the index number of...
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... b/g/n is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for more reliable communications in busy wireless networks. (Request To Send) The threshold (number of the NWA1121-NI in order to be sent. Select.... Short GI MCS Rate Message Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) aggregation collects Ethernet frames along with other APs. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 10 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Root AP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Advanced Settings Beacon Interval When a wirelessly network device sends a beacon, it includes...
... b/g/n is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for more reliable communications in busy wireless networks. (Request To Send) The threshold (number of the NWA1121-NI in order to be sent. Select.... Short GI MCS Rate Message Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) aggregation collects Ethernet frames along with other APs. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 10 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Root AP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Advanced Settings Beacon Interval When a wirelessly network device sends a beacon, it includes...
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... The following table describes the bridge labels in Repeater or Root AP mode. Table 11 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTION Basic Settings Wireless LAN Interface Select the check box to have the NWA1121-NI act as a wireless repeater. Operation Mode Select Repeater from... the drop-down list. 64 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.2 Repeater Mode Use this screen. You need...
... The following table describes the bridge labels in Repeater or Root AP mode. Table 11 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTION Basic Settings Wireless LAN Interface Select the check box to have the NWA1121-NI act as a wireless repeater. Operation Mode Select Repeater from... the drop-down list. 64 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.2 Repeater Mode Use this screen. You need...
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...the wireless clients do not support channel bonding. Note: You can cause clients to lose connectivity with the NWA1121-NI. The peer device can wait in either root AP mode or repeater mode. Channel Channel Width Select 802.11n to allow only IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices ...your particular region from the drop-down list box. Universal Repeater Settings The Universal repeater function allows the NWA1121-NI in root AP or repeater mode to set up to 300Mbps. Root MAC Address Specify the peer device's MAC address. Select 802.11b/g/n to allow IEEE802.11b, IEEE802....
...the wireless clients do not support channel bonding. Note: You can cause clients to lose connectivity with the NWA1121-NI. The peer device can wait in either root AP mode or repeater mode. Channel Channel Width Select 802.11n to allow only IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices ...your particular region from the drop-down list box. Universal Repeater Settings The Universal repeater function allows the NWA1121-NI in root AP or repeater mode to set up to 300Mbps. Root MAC Address Specify the peer device's MAC address. Select 802.11b/g/n to allow IEEE802.11b, IEEE802....
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....1x-Only in the Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. 6.6.2.1 Access Point Use this screen to save your NWA1121-NI that is the name that identifying this screen. Rekey Options NWA1121-NI User's Guide 77 Click Cancel to begin configuring this field. Figure 29 Security: 802.1x Only for your... changes. Both the NWA1121-NI and the wireless stations must use 802.1x-Only security mode for Access Point The following screen. If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any one time. Security Mode Choose 802.1x-Only in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode....
....1x-Only in the Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. 6.6.2.1 Access Point Use this screen to save your NWA1121-NI that is the name that identifying this screen. Rekey Options NWA1121-NI User's Guide 77 Click Cancel to begin configuring this field. Figure 29 Security: 802.1x Only for your... changes. Both the NWA1121-NI and the wireless stations must use 802.1x-Only security mode for Access Point The following screen. If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any one time. Security Mode Choose 802.1x-Only in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode....
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...Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in this screen. Security Mode Choose 802.1X-Static WEP in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Figure 31 Security: 802.1X-Static WEP for Access Point The following table describes the labels in ...to display the following screen. Data Encryption Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP to get the keys from the Passphrase you entered. 80 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Select 802.1X-Static WEP in this field. Generate Click this to enable data encryption. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.6.3.1 Access Point...
...Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in this screen. Security Mode Choose 802.1X-Static WEP in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Figure 31 Security: 802.1X-Static WEP for Access Point The following table describes the labels in ...to display the following screen. Data Encryption Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP to get the keys from the Passphrase you entered. 80 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Select 802.1X-Static WEP in this field. Generate Click this to enable data encryption. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.6.3.1 Access Point...
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...employ WPA or WPA2 as the security mode for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Alternatively, enter "0" to the previous screen. Click Apply to begin configuring this field. Security Mode...display the following table describes the labels in this option to have to resend user names and passwords in this screen afresh. 84 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Select this screen. Figure 33 Security: WPA/WPA2 for Access Point The following screen. Back Apply Cancel Enter a time...
...employ WPA or WPA2 as the security mode for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Alternatively, enter "0" to the previous screen. Click Apply to begin configuring this field. Security Mode...display the following table describes the labels in this option to have to resend user names and passwords in this screen afresh. 84 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Select this screen. Figure 33 Security: WPA/WPA2 for Access Point The following screen. Back Apply Cancel Enter a time...