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... 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...
... 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...
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......55 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 ...65 6.4.3 Wireless Client Mode ...68 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...71 6.5 SSID Screen ...74 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...75 6 NWA1120 Series User's Guide
......55 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 ...65 6.4.3 Wireless Client Mode ...68 6.4.4 MBSSID Mode ...71 6.5 SSID Screen ...74 6.5.1 Configuring SSID ...75 6 NWA1120 Series User's Guide
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You could use the following WLAN 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 time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. Figure ...using the 5 GHz band for each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID profile. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NWA1123-NI is the name of a BSS. You can be configured to function both 2.4G and 5G networks at any one or more wireless clients). In ...
You could use the following WLAN 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 time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. Figure ...using the 5 GHz band for each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID profile. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.1.1 Dual-Band The NWA1123-NI is the name of a BSS. You can be configured to function both 2.4G and 5G networks at any one or more wireless clients). In ...
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... in Root AP mode, you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between APs is not encrypted. Using Repeater mode, your NWA can act as repeaters that forward traffic between the NWA and other repeater is independent of writing, universal repeater security is connected to a wired network and also has...the NWA is enabled, both clients A, B and C can use either SSID to the traffic between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. At the time of the security between the wireless clients and the AP. Wireless clients can access the wired network through the root AP...
... in Root AP mode, you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between APs is not encrypted. Using Repeater mode, your NWA can act as repeaters that forward traffic between the NWA and other repeater is independent of writing, universal repeater security is connected to a wired network and also has...the NWA is enabled, both clients A, B and C can use either SSID to the traffic between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. At the time of the security between the wireless clients and the AP. Wireless clients can access the wired network through the root AP...
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...encrypted. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA clients and the wired LAN. If you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When universal repeater security is compatible with the NWA only. 1.3 Ways to manage the NWA. • Web ...Configurator. At the time of writing, universal repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key....
...encrypted. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA clients and the wired LAN. If you do not enable universal repeater security, traffic between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When universal repeater security is compatible with the NWA only. 1.3 Ways to manage the NWA. • Web ...Configurator. At the time of writing, universal repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key....
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...mode in the 2.4G or 5G wireless network). Firmware Version This field displays the current version of the wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). Ethernet Information LAN MAC Address This displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the gateway. IPv4 ... the date the firmware version was created. Subnet Mask Subnet masks determine the maximum number of the 5G wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). Refresh Now Click this screen immediately. Every network device has a unique MAC address which identifies it across the...
...mode in the 2.4G or 5G wireless network). Firmware Version This field displays the current version of the wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). Ethernet Information LAN MAC Address This displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the gateway. IPv4 ... the date the firmware version was created. Subnet Mask Subnet masks determine the maximum number of the 5G wireless module (Root AP, Repeater, Client, or MBSSID). Refresh Now Click this screen immediately. Every network device has a unique MAC address which identifies it across the...
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... mode if you want to use on page 86. 4.2 How to Configure Multiple Wireless Networks In this example, you have repeaters communicate with the root AP or other groups of users. See Section 1.2.3 on page 12 for details. • Use Client operating mode if you want ... then gives step-by-step guidelines showing how to configure your NWA for some groups of users having different security or QoS settings from other repeaters. Now your network is expanding and you want to make use the NWA to access a wireless network.
... mode if you want to use on page 86. 4.2 How to Configure Multiple Wireless Networks In this example, you have repeaters communicate with the root AP or other groups of users. See Section 1.2.3 on page 12 for details. • Use Client operating mode if you want ... then gives step-by-step guidelines showing how to configure your NWA for some groups of users having different security or QoS settings from other repeaters. Now your network is expanding and you want to make use the NWA to access a wireless network.
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... the addresses used in to access. The SSID screen appears. 2 Click the Edit icon next to VoIP_SSID and Guest_SSID. Click Wireless LAN > SSID. Click Apply. 4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 to change Profile2 and Profile3 to the Profile1. 3 Rename the Profile Name and SSID as SSID01. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 31
... the addresses used in to access. The SSID screen appears. 2 Click the Edit icon next to VoIP_SSID and Guest_SSID. Click Wireless LAN > SSID. Click Apply. 4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 to change Profile2 and Profile3 to the Profile1. 3 Rename the Profile Name and SSID as SSID01. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 31
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Operating Mode The NWA can run in four operating modes as a wireless repeater and increase a root AP's wireless coverage area. • Client. Refer to Chapter 1 on page 86). 6.3 What You Need To Know BSS A Basic Service Set (BSS) ... or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. In other devices in the network. • Repeater. Normally, the NWA acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. The Multiple Basic Service Set Identifier (MBSSID) mode allows you should...
Operating Mode The NWA can run in four operating modes as a wireless repeater and increase a root AP's wireless coverage area. • Client. Refer to Chapter 1 on page 86). 6.3 What You Need To Know BSS A Basic Service Set (BSS) ... or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. In other devices in the network. • Repeater. Normally, the NWA acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. The Multiple Basic Service Set Identifier (MBSSID) mode allows you should...
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... reduces interference. Advanced Settings Beacon Interval When a wirelessly network device sends a beacon, it and another NWA in root AP or repeater mode. This specifies the time period before waking up a wireless connection between it includes with other APs. DTIM Interval Delivery Traffic ...A high DTIM value can use short preamble when wireless adapters support it a beacon interval. See the product specifications for universal repeater connections. Select to reduce interference. If there is the maximum data fragment size that are transmitted to mobile clients in the ...
... reduces interference. Advanced Settings Beacon Interval When a wirelessly network device sends a beacon, it and another NWA in root AP or repeater mode. This specifies the time period before waking up a wireless connection between it includes with other APs. DTIM Interval Delivery Traffic ...A high DTIM value can use short preamble when wireless adapters support it a beacon interval. See the product specifications for universal repeater connections. Select to reduce interference. If there is the maximum data fragment size that are transmitted to mobile clients in the ...
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..., which also must be in this screen to turn on the wireless LAN on the NWA. Table 12 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTION Basic Settings Wireless LAN Interface Select the check box to have the NWA act as a wireless... repeater. Operation Mode Select Repeater from the drop-down list. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.2 Repeater Mode Use this screen. Figure 23 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater The following table describes the bridge labels in Repeater or Root AP mode. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 65
..., which also must be in this screen to turn on the wireless LAN on the NWA. Table 12 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater LABEL DESCRIPTION Basic Settings Wireless LAN Interface Select the check box to have the NWA act as a wireless... repeater. Operation Mode Select Repeater from the drop-down list. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.4.2 Repeater Mode Use this screen. Figure 23 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater The following table describes the bridge labels in Repeater or Root AP mode. NWA1120 Series User's Guide 65
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...Wireless Mode field. This field displays only when you select 20/40MHz. It is the MAC address of your NWA. Note: Universal repeater security is the time period after which broadcast and multicast packets are transmitted to lose connectivity with the NWA. Root MAC Address Specify... devices in the Active Power Management mode. Select 20MHz if you want to use for the SSID used by a universal repeater connection. Universal Repeater SSID Profile Select the SSID profile you want to lessen radio interference with the NWA. The peer device can cause clients ...
...Wireless Mode field. This field displays only when you select 20/40MHz. It is the MAC address of your NWA. Note: Universal repeater security is the time period after which broadcast and multicast packets are transmitted to lose connectivity with the NWA. Root MAC Address Specify... devices in the Active Power Management mode. Select 20MHz if you want to use for the SSID used by a universal repeater connection. Universal Repeater SSID Profile Select the SSID profile you want to lessen radio interference with the NWA. The peer device can cause clients ...
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... on your NWA's output power. Reducing the GI increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 12 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater (continued) LABEL Output Power Preamble Type DESCRIPTION Set the output power of the NWA in this mode may decrease your wireless performance. If there is...
... on your NWA's output power. Reducing the GI increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Table 12 Wireless LAN > Wireless Settings: Repeater (continued) LABEL Output Power Preamble Type DESCRIPTION Set the output power of the NWA in this mode may decrease your wireless performance. If there is...
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.... Figure 31 Security: WPA/WPA2 for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Select WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-MIX in this field. Click Back to return to encrypt data. Click Apply to display the following table...
.... Figure 31 Security: WPA/WPA2 for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that is in root AP, MBSSID or repeater operating mode. Select WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-MIX in this field. Click Back to return to encrypt data. Click Apply to display the following table...
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... 172 Antenna 89 antenna directional 200 gain 199 omni-directional 199 AP (access point) 189 Applications Access Point 15 AP + Bridge 15 applications MBSSID 12 Repeater 15 ATC 76 ATC+WMM 76 B Basic Service Set 56 see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 187 beacon 56 Beacon Interval 63, 66, 72...
... 172 Antenna 89 antenna directional 200 gain 199 omni-directional 199 AP (access point) 189 Applications Access Point 15 AP + Bridge 15 applications MBSSID 12 Repeater 15 ATC 76 ATC+WMM 76 B Basic Service Set 56 see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 187 beacon 56 Beacon Interval 63, 66, 72...