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... Contents...7 Part I: User's Guide 15 Chapter 1 Introduction ...17 1.1 Overview ...17 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP 18 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater ...18 1.2.2 AP + Bridge ...22 1.2.3 MBSSID ...22 1.3 Management Mode ...23 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP 24 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware Connections ...26 1.7 LEDs ...27 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series...
... Contents...7 Part I: User's Guide 15 Chapter 1 Introduction ...17 1.1 Overview ...17 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP 18 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater ...18 1.2.2 AP + Bridge ...22 1.2.3 MBSSID ...22 1.3 Management Mode ...23 1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA3000-N series AP 24 1.5 Good Habits for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP 25 1.6 Hardware Connections ...26 1.7 LEDs ...27 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series...
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... Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide up to help eliminate network threats. Configuration profiles let you easily use . The NWA3000-N series AP provides secure mobility across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums and the IEEE 802.11n standard's high bandwidth to make it ideally suited for...-critical networks. See the Quick Start Guide for rouge APs to 24 other NWA3000-N series APs on your network. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for...
... Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide up to help eliminate network threats. Configuration profiles let you easily use . The NWA3000-N series AP provides secure mobility across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums and the IEEE 802.11n standard's high bandwidth to make it ideally suited for...-critical networks. See the Quick Start Guide for rouge APs to 24 other NWA3000-N series APs on your network. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for...
User Guide
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... enable WDS security, traffic between devices is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the following operating modes • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are connected to independent wired networks and...
... enable WDS security, traffic between devices is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the following operating modes • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are connected to independent wired networks and...
User Guide
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... lead to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA3000-N series AP. Figure 3 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 20 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.1.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode ...Example In the example below, when both NWA3000-N series APs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution...
... lead to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA3000-N series AP. Figure 3 Bridging Example Be careful to this problem: 20 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to the computers in LAN 2. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.1.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode ...Example In the example below, when both NWA3000-N series APs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution...
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... of the same LAN. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 21 Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) is connected to a wired LAN while communicating with another wireless bridge that you enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in bridge mode) are connected to the same wired LAN. Chapter 1 Introduction...
... of the same LAN. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 21 Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) is connected to a wired LAN while communicating with another wireless bridge that you enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in bridge mode) are connected to the same wired LAN. Chapter 1 Introduction...
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...traffic between the wireless stations and the NWA3000-N series AP. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is the name of devices forming a single...). Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is in bridge mode. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.2 AP + Bridge In AP + Bridge mode, the NWA3000-N series AP supports both APs must use X as an AP to the traffic between APs is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is the set...
...traffic between the wireless stations and the NWA3000-N series AP. Unless specified, the term "security settings" refers to access the wired network, while X and Y communicate in AP + Bridge mode, security between APs (WDS) is the name of devices forming a single...). Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is in bridge mode. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.2 AP + Bridge In AP + Bridge mode, the NWA3000-N series AP supports both APs must use X as an AP to the traffic between APs is not encrypted. When the NWA3000-N series AP is the set...
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... turned on. The NWA3000-N series AP is using for WDS with it last restarted or was unable to apply the startup-config.conf configuration file and fell back to a (more detailed) summary screen of the bridge connection. Peer MAC Address This field displays the hardware address of the connection to log in...
... turned on. The NWA3000-N series AP is using for WDS with it last restarted or was unable to apply the startup-config.conf configuration file and fell back to a (more detailed) summary screen of the bridge connection. Peer MAC Address This field displays the hardware address of the connection to log in...
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...preceding 24 hours. Security Mode This field displays which the SSID is using for WDS with this radio. Table 26 Monitor > Wireless > AP Information > Radio List > More Information LABEL DESCRIPTION MBSSID Detail This list shows information about the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) connections. Peer MAC...bearing on the actual data in this window. 92 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide WDS Link Detail When the NWA3000-N series AP is tied to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this radio in megabytes per second. Link ID This field displays the name of the peer device. bps This axis...
...preceding 24 hours. Security Mode This field displays which the SSID is using for WDS with this radio. Table 26 Monitor > Wireless > AP Information > Radio List > More Information LABEL DESCRIPTION MBSSID Detail This list shows information about the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) connections. Peer MAC...bearing on the actual data in this window. 92 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide WDS Link Detail When the NWA3000-N series AP is tied to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this radio in megabytes per second. Link ID This field displays the name of the peer device. bps This axis...
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... to modify it and click Inactivate. # This is in the list. Every NWA3000-N series AP in the virtual router must be able to backup role, enter the IP address or Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. Interface This field identifies the interface. Inactivate To turn...
... to modify it and click Inactivate. # This is in the list. Every NWA3000-N series AP in the virtual router must be able to backup role, enter the IP address or Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. Interface This field identifies the interface. Inactivate To turn...
User Guide
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...create a new object of that you choose the channel least in use for this profile's name. Select AP+Bridge to have the radio function as an access point with other APs in the region where this profile will reduce the amount of interference between data transmission from this menu ... is set to be implemented. Profile Name Enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters to AP+Bridge. Spaces and underscores are automatically linked to either short or long. Select Auto to allow the NWA3000-N series AP to standalone mode. Guard Interval Select 20 MHz if you want to which this...
...create a new object of that you choose the channel least in use for this profile's name. Select AP+Bridge to have the radio function as an access point with other APs in the region where this profile will reduce the amount of interference between data transmission from this menu ... is set to be implemented. Profile Name Enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters to AP+Bridge. Spaces and underscores are automatically linked to either short or long. Select Auto to allow the NWA3000-N series AP to standalone mode. Guard Interval Select 20 MHz if you want to which this...
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...you enable WDS security, for the NWA3000-N series AP's Wireless Distribution System (WDS), the wireless connection between the NWA3000-N series AP and any wireless clients. Note: Check your other access points on your other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. For each of... the security settings between two or more APs. Use AES if the other AP's documentation to TKIP. Select TKIP (ZyAIR Series Compatible) to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. AES provides superior security...
...you enable WDS security, for the NWA3000-N series AP's Wireless Distribution System (WDS), the wireless connection between the NWA3000-N series AP and any wireless clients. Note: Check your other access points on your other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. For each of... the security settings between two or more APs. Use AES if the other AP's documentation to TKIP. Select TKIP (ZyAIR Series Compatible) to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. AES provides superior security...
User Guide
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...to connect to them; You must also set the Operating Mode to MBSSID. Support Non-11n Select this screen click Configuration > Object > AP Profile > SSID. 154 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Edit Select an SSID and click this screen without saving your changes. 12.3 SSID The...SSID profile with this radio profile. The selected SSID becomes editable immediately upon clicking. Chapter 12 AP Profile Table 53 Configuration > Object > AP Profile > Add/Edit Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of the peer device in a laptop), and is displayed as ...
...to connect to them; You must also set the Operating Mode to MBSSID. Support Non-11n Select this screen click Configuration > Object > AP Profile > SSID. 154 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Edit Select an SSID and click this screen without saving your changes. 12.3 SSID The...SSID profile with this radio profile. The selected SSID becomes editable immediately upon clicking. Chapter 12 AP Profile Table 53 Configuration > Object > AP Profile > Add/Edit Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Remote Bridge MAC Type the MAC address of the peer device in a laptop), and is displayed as ...
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... master or a backup. A broadcast storm results when I cannot get the Device HA synchronization to identify each virtual router. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on your network, use a different re-authentication timer setting. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 273 Change the RADIUS server's configuration...
... master or a backup. A broadcast storm results when I cannot get the Device HA synchronization to identify each virtual router. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on your network, use a different re-authentication timer setting. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 273 Change the RADIUS server's configuration...
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...) • PMK caching for fast roaming (WPA2 only) • DiffServ marking AP Load Balancing The NWA3000-N series AP can balance wireless network traffic between switches, bridges or routers. Certificates The NWA3000-N series AP can use the protocol to ensure that only one (SNMPv1), version two c (SNMPv2c...APs to authenticate users. The NWA3000-N series AP supports SNMP version one path exists between network devices. DFS DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) from IEEE 802.11h allows a wider choice of allowed or denied MAC addresses. CAPWAP The ZyXEL ...
...) • PMK caching for fast roaming (WPA2 only) • DiffServ marking AP Load Balancing The NWA3000-N series AP can balance wireless network traffic between switches, bridges or routers. Certificates The NWA3000-N series AP can use the protocol to ensure that only one (SNMPv1), version two c (SNMPv2c...APs to authenticate users. The NWA3000-N series AP supports SNMP version one path exists between network devices. DFS DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) from IEEE 802.11h allows a wider choice of allowed or denied MAC addresses. CAPWAP The ZyXEL ...
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... alerts 230, 233, 234, 237, 238, 240 antenna 279 AP 18, 22 AP (access point) 321 AP+Bridge 18 AP/Bridge 22 applications 18 AP/Bridge 22 Bridge/Repeater 18 MBSSID 22 B backing up configuration files 243 Basic Service Set see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 319 boot module 248 bridge 18, 22 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Index Index...
... alerts 230, 233, 234, 237, 238, 240 antenna 279 AP 18, 22 AP (access point) 321 AP+Bridge 18 AP/Bridge 22 applications 18 AP/Bridge 22 Bridge/Repeater 18 MBSSID 22 B backing up configuration files 243 Basic Service Set see BSS Basic Service Set, See BSS 319 boot module 248 bridge 18, 22 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Index Index...
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... access 17 mode 18 model name 77 monitored interfaces 136 device HA 134 My Certificates, see also certificates 175 N Netscape Navigator 31 network 17 network bridge 18 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 197 O object-based configuration 49 objects 49, 51 certificates 171 for configuration 49 introduction to 49 users, user groups 137... management access and device HA 128 Management Information Base (MIB) 217, 218 Management Mode 103 CAPWAP and DHCP 104 CAPWAP and IP Subnets 104 managed AP 104 standalone mode 103 managing the device good habits 25 using FTP.
... access 17 mode 18 model name 77 monitored interfaces 136 device HA 134 My Certificates, see also certificates 175 N Netscape Navigator 31 network 17 network bridge 18 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 197 O object-based configuration 49 objects 49, 51 certificates 171 for configuration 49 introduction to 49 users, user groups 137... management access and device HA 128 Management Information Base (MIB) 217, 218 Management Mode 103 CAPWAP and DHCP 104 CAPWAP and IP Subnets 104 managed AP 104 standalone mode 103 managing the device good habits 25 using FTP.