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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. This is accurate. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your product due to connect the NWA and access the Web Configurator. 2 NWA1120 Series User's Guide KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Not all products support all firmware features. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is a User's Guide for a series of products. IMPORTANT!...
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. This is accurate. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your product due to connect the NWA and access the Web Configurator. 2 NWA1120 Series User's Guide KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Not all products support all firmware features. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is a User's Guide for a series of products. IMPORTANT!...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introducing the NWA ...11 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Dashboard ...25 Tutorial ...29 Technical Reference ...47 Monitor ...49 Wireless LAN ...55 LAN ...91 VLAN ...95 System ...97 Log Settings ...111 Maintenance ...115 Troubleshooting ...123 NWA1120 Series User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introducing the NWA ...11 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 Dashboard ...25 Tutorial ...29 Technical Reference ...47 Monitor ...49 Wireless LAN ...55 LAN ...91 VLAN ...95 System ...97 Log Settings ...111 Maintenance ...115 Troubleshooting ...123 NWA1120 Series User's Guide 3
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA ...11 1.1 Introducing the NWA ...11 1.1.1 Dual-Band ...12 1.2 Wireless Modes ...12 1.2.1 MBSSID ...12 1.2.2 Wireless Client ...13 1.2.3 Root AP ...15 1.2.4 Repeater ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA ...16 1.4 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features 17 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device 17 1.4.2 Wireless Security ...17 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 17 1.6 Hardware Connections ...18 1.7 LED ...18 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 2.1 ...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...5 Part I: User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA ...11 1.1 Introducing the NWA ...11 1.1.1 Dual-Band ...12 1.2 Wireless Modes ...12 1.2.1 MBSSID ...12 1.2.2 Wireless Client ...13 1.2.3 Root AP ...15 1.2.4 Repeater ...15 1.3 Ways to Manage the NWA ...16 1.4 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features 17 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device 17 1.4.2 Wireless Security ...17 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA 17 1.6 Hardware Connections ...18 1.7 LED ...18 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator ...19 2.1 ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Tutorial ...29 4.1 How to Configure the Wireless LAN 29 4.1.1 Choosing the Wireless Mode 29 4.1.2 Further Reading ...29 4.2 How to 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 NWA Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes 38 4.3.1 Scenario ...38 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA in MBSSID or Root AP Mode 39 4.3.3 Configuring the NWA in Wireless Client Mode 42 4.3.4 MAC Filter ...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Tutorial ...29 4.1 How to Configure the Wireless LAN 29 4.1.1 Choosing the Wireless Mode 29 4.1.2 Further Reading ...29 4.2 How to 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 NWA Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes 38 4.3.1 Scenario ...38 4.3.2 Configuring the NWA in MBSSID or Root AP Mode 39 4.3.3 Configuring the NWA in Wireless Client Mode 42 4.3.4 MAC Filter ...
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Table of Contents 6.6 Wireless Security Screen ...76 6.6.1 Security: WEP ...78 6.6.2 Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA2-MIX 79 6.6.3 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIX 81 6.7 RADIUS Screen ...82 6.8 Layer-2 Isolation ...84 6.8.1 Layer-2 Isolation Screen ...85 6.9 MAC Filter Screen ...86 6.10 Technical Reference ...88 6.10.1 Additional Wireless Terms ...89 6.10.2 WMM QoS ...89 6.10.3 Security Mode Guideline ...90 Chapter 7 LAN ...91 7.1 Overview ...91 7.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ...91 7.3 What You Need to Know ...91 7.4 LAN IP Screen ...93 Chapter 8 VLAN ...95 8.1 Overview ...95 8.1.1 ...
Table of Contents 6.6 Wireless Security Screen ...76 6.6.1 Security: WEP ...78 6.6.2 Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA2-MIX 79 6.6.3 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIX 81 6.7 RADIUS Screen ...82 6.8 Layer-2 Isolation ...84 6.8.1 Layer-2 Isolation Screen ...85 6.9 MAC Filter Screen ...86 6.10 Technical Reference ...88 6.10.1 Additional Wireless Terms ...89 6.10.2 WMM QoS ...89 6.10.3 Security Mode Guideline ...90 Chapter 7 LAN ...91 7.1 Overview ...91 7.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ...91 7.3 What You Need to Know ...91 7.4 LAN IP Screen ...93 Chapter 8 VLAN ...95 8.1 Overview ...95 8.1.1 ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 10 Log Settings ...111 10.1 Overview ...111 10.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 111 10.3 What You Need To Know ...112 10.4 Log Settings Screen ...112 Chapter 11 Maintenance ...115 11.1 Overview ...115 11.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 115 11.3 What You Need To Know ...116 11.4 General Screen ...116 11.5 Password Screen ...117 11.6 Time Screen ...118 11.7 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...119 11.8 Configuration File Screen ...120 11.8.1 Backup Configuration ...120 11.8.2 Restore Configuration ...120 11.8.3 Back to Factory Defaults ...121 11.9 Restart Screen ...121 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 10 Log Settings ...111 10.1 Overview ...111 10.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 111 10.3 What You Need To Know ...112 10.4 Log Settings Screen ...112 Chapter 11 Maintenance ...115 11.1 Overview ...115 11.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 115 11.3 What You Need To Know ...116 11.4 General Screen ...116 11.5 Password Screen ...117 11.6 Time Screen ...118 11.7 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...119 11.8 Configuration File Screen ...120 11.8.1 Backup Configuration ...120 11.8.2 Restore Configuration ...120 11.8.3 Back to Factory Defaults ...121 11.9 Restart Screen ...121 ...
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...level of SSID Profiles Layer-2 Isolation None WEP WPA WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX 8 Yes NWA1123-NI IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz None WEP WPA WPA2 WPA2...you can function in several wireless modes. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 11 Table 1 NWA Series Comparison Table FEATURES NWA1121-NI Supported Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz Available Security Modes Number ...of your NWA. 1.1 Introducing the NWA This User's Guide covers the following models: NWA1121-NI, and NWA1123-NI.
...level of SSID Profiles Layer-2 Isolation None WEP WPA WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX 8 Yes NWA1123-NI IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz None WEP WPA WPA2 WPA2...you can function in several wireless modes. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 11 Table 1 NWA Series Comparison Table FEATURES NWA1121-NI Supported Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz Available Security Modes Number ...of your NWA. 1.1 Introducing the NWA This User's Guide covers the following models: NWA1121-NI, and NWA1123-NI.
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... of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one time. 12 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NWA1123-NI is a dual-band AP and able to use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for each forming...
... of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one time. 12 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NWA1123-NI is a dual-band AP and able to use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for each forming...
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...client mode, the other radio will be a different access point. In this example, the guest user is forbidden access to be disabled automatically. Note: The NWA1123-NI is the wireless network for visitors. For example, you to compartmentalize groups of wireless radios to and from certain BSSs. As in your office where... want a regular wireless network for standard users, and Guest_SSID is a dual-band AP which they have the correct security settings. If one of the NWA1123-NI wireless radio is set up a wireless network in any wireless network, clients can access only the Internet.
...client mode, the other radio will be a different access point. In this example, the guest user is forbidden access to be disabled automatically. Note: The NWA1123-NI is the wireless network for visitors. For example, you to compartmentalize groups of wireless radios to and from certain BSSs. As in your office where... want a regular wireless network for standard users, and Guest_SSID is a dual-band AP which they have the correct security settings. If one of the NWA1123-NI wireless radio is set up a wireless network in any wireless network, clients can access only the Internet.
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Figure 3 Wireless Client Application 14 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA In the figure below, the printer can receive requests from the wired computer clients A and B via the NWA in Client mode (Z) using only the 2.4 GHz band.
Figure 3 Wireless Client Application 14 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA In the figure below, the printer can receive requests from the wired computer clients A and B via the NWA in Client mode (Z) using only the 2.4 GHz band.
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Wireless clients can act as a wireless network repeater to the traffic between associated wireless NWA1120 Series User's Guide 15 Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to extend a root AP's wireless network range, and also establish wireless connections with wireless clients. A repeater must use the same pre-shared key. Z and Y act as the root AP in Root AP mode. If you can access the wired network through the root AP. When the NWA is in Root AP mode, universal repeater security between the NWA and other repeater is independent of the security between ...
Wireless clients can act as a wireless network repeater to the traffic between associated wireless NWA1120 Series User's Guide 15 Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to extend a root AP's wireless network range, and also establish wireless connections with wireless clients. A repeater must use the same pre-shared key. Z and Y act as the root AP in Root AP mode. If you can access the wired network through the root AP. When the NWA is in Root AP mode, universal repeater security between the NWA and other repeater is independent of the security between ...
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Figure 5 Repeater Application When the NWA is in Repeater mode, universal repeater security between the NWA and other repeater is recommended for everyday management of the following methods to Manage the NWA Use any of the NWA using a (supported) web browser. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for more details. When universal repeater security is not encrypted. This is independent of peer sides match one another, the connection between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. 16 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Once the security...
Figure 5 Repeater Application When the NWA is in Repeater mode, universal repeater security between the NWA and other repeater is recommended for everyday management of the following methods to Manage the NWA Use any of the NWA using a (supported) web browser. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for more details. When universal repeater security is not encrypted. This is independent of peer sides match one another, the connection between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. 16 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Once the security...
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Follow the suggestions below to improve security on changing your password. • Configure remote management to guess and that all devices on your NWA. Write down the password and put it more effectively. • Change the password. Choose the most secure encryption method that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it has a web configurator). NWA1120 Series User's Guide 17 This method is more information. Use a password that other remote management settings are disabled. 1.4.2 Wireless Security...
Follow the suggestions below to improve security on changing your password. • Configure remote management to guess and that all devices on your NWA. Write down the password and put it more effectively. • Change the password. Choose the most secure encryption method that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it has a web configurator). NWA1120 Series User's Guide 17 This method is more information. Use a password that other remote management settings are disabled. 1.4.2 Wireless Security...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA • Back up , or the NWA doesn't have an Ethernet connection with the LAN. If you know how to restore it). The WLAN is not active. 18 NWA1120 Series User's Guide The NWA is receiving power and ready for information on making hardware connections. 1.7 LED Figure 6 LED Table 2 LED COLOR Amber STATUS On Green Flashing Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION There is system error and the NWA cannot boot up the configuration (and make sure you backed up . Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or ...
Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA • Back up , or the NWA doesn't have an Ethernet connection with the LAN. If you know how to restore it). The WLAN is not active. 18 NWA1120 Series User's Guide The NWA is receiving power and ready for information on making hardware connections. 1.7 LED Figure 6 LED Table 2 LED COLOR Amber STATUS On Green Flashing Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION There is system error and the NWA cannot boot up the configuration (and make sure you backed up . Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or ...
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The login screen appears. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 19 Alternatively, click Ignore. CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access the NWA'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 network to connect to the NWA (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 7 The Login Screen 4 Type "admin" as the (default) username and "1234" as the URL (default). Type a ...
The login screen appears. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 19 Alternatively, click Ignore. CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access the NWA'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 network to connect to the NWA (refer to the Quick Start Guide). 2 Launch your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 7 The Login Screen 4 Type "admin" as the (default) username and "1234" as the URL (default). Type a ...
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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 NWA. This replaces the current configuration file with the factory- 20 NWA1120 Series User's Guide See Chapter 2 on page 19 for details about the Dashboard screen. 2.2 Resetting the NWA If you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you login. Figure 8 Change Password Screen You should now see the Dashboard screen.
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 NWA. This replaces the current configuration file with the factory- 20 NWA1120 Series User's Guide See Chapter 2 on page 19 for details about the Dashboard screen. 2.2 Resetting the NWA If you forget your password or cannot access the web configurator, you login. Figure 8 Change Password Screen You should now see the Dashboard screen.
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This means that you will begin to upload the default configuration file. Use this button in two ways: Use the RESET button to blink). Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator default configuration file. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 21 Figure 9 The RESET Button 2.2.1 Methods of the NWA is not known. Use the web configurator to restore defaults (refer to "1234". The password will be reset to Section 11.8 on page 120). Hold this method for cases when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults ...
This means that you will begin to upload the default configuration file. Use this button in two ways: Use the RESET button to blink). Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator default configuration file. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 21 Figure 9 The RESET Button 2.2.1 Methods of the NWA is not known. Use the web configurator to restore defaults (refer to "1234". The password will be reset to Section 11.8 on page 120). Hold this method for cases when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults ...
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..., which provides information of the Web Configurator A B C As illustrated above, the Web Configurator screen is divided into these parts: • A - This guide uses the NWA1121-NI screens as an example. main window 2.3.1 Title Bar Click Logout at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
..., which provides information of the Web Configurator A B C As illustrated above, the Web Configurator screen is divided into these parts: • A - This guide uses the NWA1121-NI screens as an example. main window 2.3.1 Title Bar Click Logout at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
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Table 3 Navigation Panel Summary LINK Dashboard TAB Monitor Logs Statistics View Log Association List Channel Usage Configuration Network Wireless LAN Wireless Settings FUNCTION This screen shows the NWA's general device and network status information. Use this screen to configure the NWA's LAN IP address. Security Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which interface(s) and from the NWA. Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to manage the NWA. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 23 Use this screen to ...
Table 3 Navigation Panel Summary LINK Dashboard TAB Monitor Logs Statistics View Log Association List Channel Usage Configuration Network Wireless LAN Wireless Settings FUNCTION This screen shows the NWA's general device and network status information. Use this screen to configure the NWA's LAN IP address. Security Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which interface(s) and from the NWA. Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to manage the NWA. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 23 Use this screen to ...
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It is discussed in the rest of this screen to reboot the NWA without turning the power off. 2.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 3 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION Configuration File Use this document. 24 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Restart Use this screen to backup and restore your device's configuration (settings) or reset the factory default settings.
It is discussed in the rest of this screen to reboot the NWA without turning the power off. 2.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 3 Navigation Panel Summary LINK TAB FUNCTION Configuration File Use this document. 24 NWA1120 Series User's Guide Restart Use this screen to backup and restore your device's configuration (settings) or reset the factory default settings.