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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introducing the NWA1121-NI ...11 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Dashboard ...25 Tutorial ...29 Technical Reference ...47 Monitor ...49 Wireless LAN ...55 LAN ...94 VLAN ...98 System ...101 Log Settings ...115 Maintenance ...119 Troubleshooting ...127 NWA1121-NI User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introducing the NWA1121-NI ...11 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Dashboard ...25 Tutorial ...29 Technical Reference ...47 Monitor ...49 Wireless LAN ...55 LAN ...94 VLAN ...98 System ...101 Log Settings ...115 Maintenance ...119 Troubleshooting ...127 NWA1121-NI User's Guide 3
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... 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...
... 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 Multiple Wireless Networks 29 4.2.1 Configure the SSID Profiles ...31 4.2.2 Configure the Standard Network 33 4.2.3 Configure the VoIP Network ...34 4.2.4 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... Client Mode ...67 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...69 6.5 SSID Screen ...72 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...73 6.6 Wireless Security Screen ...74 6.6.1 Security: WEP ...76 6 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
...Configure Multiple Wireless Networks 29 4.2.1 Configure the SSID Profiles ...31 4.2.2 Configure the Standard Network 33 4.2.3 Configure the VoIP Network ...34 4.2.4 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... Client Mode ...67 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...69 6.5 SSID Screen ...72 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...73 6.6 Wireless Security Screen ...74 6.6.1 Security: WEP ...76 6 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
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....6 Time Screen ...122 11.7 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...123 11.8 Configuration File Screen ...124 11.8.1 Backup Configuration ...124 11.8.2 Restore Configuration ...124 11.8.3 Back to Factory Defaults ...125 11.9 Restart Screen ...125 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...127 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 127 12.2 NWA1121-NI Access and Login ...128 12.3 Internet Access ...129 Appendix A Setting...
....6 Time Screen ...122 11.7 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...123 11.8 Configuration File Screen ...124 11.8.1 Backup Configuration ...124 11.8.2 Restore Configuration ...124 11.8.3 Back to Factory Defaults ...125 11.9 Restart Screen ...125 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...127 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 127 12.2 NWA1121-NI Access and Login ...128 12.3 Internet Access ...129 Appendix A Setting...
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...FUNCTION Yes No Yes Yes Applications for instructions on how to make hardware connections. 1.2 Wireless Modes The NWA1121-NI can be configured to use . In NWA1121-NI User's Guide 11 It also discusses the ways you to mobile users. It extends the range of ...Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. It also provides a high level of your NWA1121-NI. 1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI Your NWA1121-NI is the name of the NWA1121-NI. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. See the Quick Start Guide for each operating mode ...
...FUNCTION Yes No Yes Yes Applications for instructions on how to make hardware connections. 1.2 Wireless Modes The NWA1121-NI can be configured to use . In NWA1121-NI User's Guide 11 It also discusses the ways you to mobile users. It extends the range of ...Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. It also provides a high level of your NWA1121-NI. 1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI Your NWA1121-NI is the name of the NWA1121-NI. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. See the Quick Start Guide for each operating mode ...
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...clients in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP) users have priority. As in any one time. Figure 1 Multiple BSSs 12 NWA1121-NI User's Guide This allows you might want a regular wireless network for standard users, as well as a 'guest' wireless network...configure multiple SSID profiles, and have the correct security settings. You can access only the Internet. You also want to set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and from certain BSSs. In this example, the guest user is the wireless network for visitors. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI...
...clients in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP) users have priority. As in any one time. Figure 1 Multiple BSSs 12 NWA1121-NI User's Guide This allows you might want a regular wireless network for standard users, as well as a 'guest' wireless network...configure multiple SSID profiles, and have the correct security settings. You can access only the Internet. You also want to set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and from certain BSSs. In this example, the guest user is the wireless network for visitors. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI...
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Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is recommended for everyday management of the NWA1121-NI using a (supported) web browser. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for more details. This is made. The device ... 6.6 on page 74 for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI between the NWA1121-NI and other repeater is compatible with the NWA1121-NI only. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA1121-NI Use any of the following methods to manage the...
Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is recommended for everyday management of the NWA1121-NI using a (supported) web browser. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for more details. This is made. The device ... 6.6 on page 74 for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI between the NWA1121-NI and other repeater is compatible with the NWA1121-NI only. 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA1121-NI Use any of the following methods to manage the...
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... different types of characters, such as locked rooms. Most NWA1121-NIs have a RADIUS server, enable IEEE 802.1x or WPA(2) user identification on your NWA1121-NI. • Control physical access by locating devices in a safe place. 16 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI 1.4 Configuring Your NWA1121-NI's Security Features Your NWA1121-NI comes with a combination of letters and numbers and...
... different types of characters, such as locked rooms. Most NWA1121-NIs have a RADIUS server, enable IEEE 802.1x or WPA(2) user identification on your NWA1121-NI. • Control physical access by locating devices in a safe place. 16 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI 1.4 Configuring Your NWA1121-NI's Security Features Your NWA1121-NI comes with a combination of letters and numbers and...
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... Connections See your password, you will have to reset the NWA1121-NI to restore it). The WLAN is active. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI • Back up the configuration (and make sure you would not have to totally re-configure the NWA1121-NI. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you know how to its factory default settings...
... Connections See your password, you will have to reset the NWA1121-NI to restore it). The WLAN is active. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI • Back up the configuration (and make sure you would not have to totally re-configure the NWA1121-NI. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you know how to its factory default settings...
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... and "1234" as shown next. The login screen appears. Alternatively, click Ignore. NWA1121-NI User's Guide 19 CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access the NWA1121-NI's web configurator and provides an overview of its screens. 2.1 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer...
... and "1234" as shown next. The login screen appears. Alternatively, click Ignore. NWA1121-NI User's Guide 19 CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access the NWA1121-NI's web configurator and provides an overview of its screens. 2.1 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer...
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See Chapter 2 on page 19 for details about the Dashboard screen. 2.2 Resetting the NWA1121-NI If you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you login. This replaces the current configuration file with the 20 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Note: If you do not change the password, the following screen appears every time you will need to use the RESET button at the rear panel of the NWA1121-NI. Figure 7 Change Password Screen You should now see the Dashboard screen.
See Chapter 2 on page 19 for details about the Dashboard screen. 2.2 Resetting the NWA1121-NI If you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you login. This replaces the current configuration file with the 20 NWA1121-NI User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Note: If you do not change the password, the following screen appears every time you will need to use the RESET button at the rear panel of the NWA1121-NI. Figure 7 Change Password Screen You should now see the Dashboard screen.
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... 3 seconds (the light will lose all the settings you will begin to upload the default configuration file. Use this button in two ways: Use the RESET button to blink). NWA1121-NI User's Guide 21 This means that you previously configured. Figure 8 The RESET Button 2.2.1 Methods of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current...
... 3 seconds (the light will lose all the settings you will begin to upload the default configuration file. Use this button in two ways: Use the RESET button to blink). NWA1121-NI User's Guide 21 This means that you previously configured. Figure 8 The RESET Button 2.2.1 Methods of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current...
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... the boot module and driver versions. 22 NWA1121-NI User's Guide navigation panel • C - main window 2.3.1 Title Bar Click Logout at any time to navigate the web configurator from the Dashboard screen. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to exit the Web Configurator. title bar • B - Click ZAbout to...
... the boot module and driver versions. 22 NWA1121-NI User's Guide navigation panel • C - main window 2.3.1 Title Bar Click Logout at any time to navigate the web configurator from the Dashboard screen. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to exit the Web Configurator. title bar • B - Click ZAbout to...
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...Use this screen to configure the NWA1121-NI's VLAN settings. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the NWA1121-NI. Configuration Network Wireless LAN Wireless Settings Use this screen to configure NWA1121-NI features. Security Use this screen to configure the wireless LAN ...specific statistics, the "system up to view the wireless stations that you selected. LAN Use this screen to configure the NWA1121-NI's LAN IP address. Channel Usage Use this screen to know whether a channel is used by another wireless...
...Use this screen to configure the NWA1121-NI's VLAN settings. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the NWA1121-NI. Configuration Network Wireless LAN Wireless Settings Use this screen to configure NWA1121-NI features. Security Use this screen to configure the wireless LAN ...specific statistics, the "system up to view the wireless stations that you selected. LAN Use this screen to configure the NWA1121-NI's LAN IP address. Channel Usage Use this screen to know whether a channel is used by another wireless...
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Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 2 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION Configuration File Use this screen to backup and restore your device's configuration (settings) or reset the factory default settings. Restart Use this screen to reboot the NWA1121-NI without turning the power off. 2.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 24 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 2 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION Configuration File Use this screen to backup and restore your device's configuration (settings) or reset the factory default settings. Restart Use this screen to reboot the NWA1121-NI without turning the power off. 2.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 24 NWA1121-NI User's Guide
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...You can change this to see a list of wireless clients currently associated to see a list of the NWA1121-NI on the LAN. You can change the operating mode in the Configuration > Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. The gateway helps forward packets to update this screen. WLAN Information ...is Client. Security Mode This displays the security mode the NWA1121-NI is Client. This is available only when the WLAN operation mode is using. See Section 5.5 on the network. View Log Click this in the Configuration > LAN screen. System Status System Up Time This ...
...You can change this to see a list of wireless clients currently associated to see a list of the NWA1121-NI on the LAN. You can change the operating mode in the Configuration > Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings screen. The gateway helps forward packets to update this screen. WLAN Information ...is Client. Security Mode This displays the security mode the NWA1121-NI is Client. This is available only when the WLAN operation mode is using. See Section 5.5 on the network. View Log Click this in the Configuration > LAN screen. System Status System Up Time This ...
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... SSID in use. Rate For the LAN port this field displays Up when the NWA1121-NI is using the interface. SSID Status This section is not available when the WLAN operation mode is to run the web configurator. VLAN This field displays the VLAN ID of the wireless module. The higher the... CPU usage, the more likely the NWA1121-NI is required just to start the NWA1121-NI and to slow down . For the WLAN interface, it displays the ...
... SSID in use. Rate For the LAN port this field displays Up when the NWA1121-NI is using the interface. SSID Status This section is not available when the WLAN operation mode is to run the web configurator. VLAN This field displays the VLAN ID of the wireless module. The higher the... CPU usage, the more likely the NWA1121-NI is required just to start the NWA1121-NI and to slow down . For the WLAN interface, it displays the ...
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...on page 60. • Choosing a Security mode: see Section 6.6 on page 74. • Configuring an external RADIUS server: see Section 6.7 on page 87. • Configuring MAC Filtering: see Section NWA1121-NI User's Guide 29 See Section 1.2.3 on page 14 for details. • Use Repeater operating mode ...network. CHAPTER 4 Tutorial This chapter first provides an overview of how to configure the wireless LAN on your NWA1121-NI, and then gives step-by-step guidelines showing how to configure your NWA1121-NI for some groups of users having different security or QoS settings from other ...
...on page 60. • Choosing a Security mode: see Section 6.6 on page 74. • Configuring an external RADIUS server: see Section 6.7 on page 87. • Configuring MAC Filtering: see Section NWA1121-NI User's Guide 29 See Section 1.2.3 on page 14 for details. • Use Repeater operating mode ...network. CHAPTER 4 Tutorial This chapter first provides an overview of how to configure the wireless LAN on your NWA1121-NI, and then gives step-by-step guidelines showing how to configure your NWA1121-NI for some groups of users having different security or QoS settings from other ...
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... provide multiple wireless networks. Your NWA1121-NI is marked Z, the main network router is marked B. 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 Configure a wireless network for VoIP...
... provide multiple wireless networks. Your NWA1121-NI is marked Z, the main network router is marked B. 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 Configure a wireless network for VoIP...
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... router (A) MAC address 00:AA:00:AA:00:AA Network printer (B) MAC address AA:00:AA:00:AA:00 4.2.1 Configure the SSID Profiles 1 Log in this example. NWA1121-NI User's Guide 31 The following table shows the addresses used in to VoIP_SSID and Guest_SSID. Click Apply. 4 Repeat Step 2... and 3 to change Profile2 and Profile3 to the NWA1121-NI (see Section 2.1 on page 19). Click Wireless LAN > SSID. Chapter 4 Tutorial To configure these settings, you need to know the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of the devices you want...
... router (A) MAC address 00:AA:00:AA:00:AA Network printer (B) MAC address AA:00:AA:00:AA:00 4.2.1 Configure the SSID Profiles 1 Log in this example. NWA1121-NI User's Guide 31 The following table shows the addresses used in to VoIP_SSID and Guest_SSID. Click Apply. 4 Repeat Step 2... and 3 to change Profile2 and Profile3 to the NWA1121-NI (see Section 2.1 on page 19). Click Wireless LAN > SSID. Chapter 4 Tutorial To configure these settings, you need to know the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of the devices you want...