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... ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of 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...
... ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Table of 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...
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... 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make hardware connections. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to support high-performance applications. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
... 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make hardware connections. A NWA3000-N series AP can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to support high-performance applications. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
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...security between the wireless stations and the AP. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the following operating modes • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are shown below , the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are connected to independent...'s Guide If you should be configured to use the same pre-shared key. Once the security settings of radio interference. 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater The NWA3000-N series AP can communicate with other APs. A NWA3000-N series AP in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection.
...security between the wireless stations and the AP. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the following operating modes • Bridge / Repeater • AP + Bridge • MBSSID Applications for each operating mode are shown below , the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are connected to independent...'s Guide If you should be configured to use the same pre-shared key. Once the security settings of radio interference. 1.2.1 Bridge / Repeater The NWA3000-N series AP can communicate with other APs. A NWA3000-N series AP in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection.
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Chapter 1 Introduction At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other access point's documentation for details. Figure 1 Bridge Application Figure 2 Repeater Application NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 19 Refer to your other ZyXEL access points only.
Chapter 1 Introduction At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other access point's documentation for details. Figure 1 Bridge Application Figure 2 Repeater Application NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 19 Refer to your other ZyXEL access points only.
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...'s Guide The following examples show two network topologies that can lead to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA3000-N series AP. 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 System) allowing the computers in...
...'s Guide The following examples show two network topologies that can lead to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA3000-N series AP. 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 System) allowing the computers in...
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...NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) are connected to the same wired LAN. Chapter 1 Introduction • If two or more NWA3000-N series APs (in bridge mode) is connected to a wired LAN while communicating with another wireless bridge that is not set to bridge mode while connected to both... wired and wireless segments of the same LAN. Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000...
...NWA3000-N series AP (in bridge mode) are connected to the same wired LAN. Chapter 1 Introduction • If two or more NWA3000-N series APs (in bridge mode) is connected to a wired LAN while communicating with another wireless bridge that is not set to bridge mode while connected to both... wired and wireless segments of the same LAN. Figure 4 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub • If your NWA3000...
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...the same time. 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 the security between the wireless stations and the AP. In the figure below, A ... set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). When the NWA3000-N series AP is in bridge mode. Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is not encrypted. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the 22 NWA3000-N Series User's ...
...the same time. 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 the security between the wireless stations and the AP. In the figure below, A ... set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). When the NWA3000-N series AP is in bridge mode. Figure 6 AP + Bridge Application Y X A B 1.2.3 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is not encrypted. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the 22 NWA3000-N Series User's ...
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... field displays which radio the NWA3000-N series AP is in to the current session, the amount of reauthentication time remaining, and the amount of the bridge connection. The NWA3000-N series AP started up successfully. Current Login User This field displays the user name used to log in controller mode and configured...
... field displays which radio the NWA3000-N series AP is in to the current session, the amount of reauthentication time remaining, and the amount of the bridge connection. The NWA3000-N series AP started up successfully. Current Login User This field displays the user name used to log in controller mode and configured...
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... type of security the NWA3000-N series AP is using for WDS with this radio. Station Count The y-axis represents the number of the bridge connection. Last Update This field displays the date and time the information in the window was connected. Table 26 Monitor > Wireless > AP... radio. Chapter 6 Monitor The following table describes the labels in standalone mode and you set the wireless operating mode to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this displays information about all the wireless clients that have connected to the specified radio over which the SSID is operating. ...
... type of security the NWA3000-N series AP is using for WDS with this radio. Station Count The y-axis represents the number of the bridge connection. Last Update This field displays the date and time the information in the window was connected. Table 26 Monitor > Wireless > AP... radio. Chapter 6 Monitor The following table describes the labels in standalone mode and you set the wireless operating mode to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater this displays information about all the wireless clients that have connected to the specified radio over which the SSID is operating. ...
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...of the NWA3000-N series AP's interfaces. If this to backup role, enter the IP address or Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. Chapter 10 Device HA Table 45 Configuration > Device HA > Active-Passive Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Monitored Interface...interface. Click this NWA3000-N series AP is a DHCP client or has no IP settings. At the time of writing, Ethernet and bridge interfaces can be able to have to get updated configuration from which NWA3000-N series APs in backup role can use for this field displays...
...of the NWA3000-N series AP's interfaces. If this to backup role, enter the IP address or Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of any bridge interfaces do not display separately. Chapter 10 Device HA Table 45 Configuration > Device HA > Active-Passive Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Monitored Interface...interface. Click this NWA3000-N series AP is a DHCP client or has no IP settings. At the time of writing, Ethernet and bridge interfaces can be able to have to get updated configuration from which NWA3000-N series APs in backup role can use for this field displays...
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...your neighborhood. Reducing the interval increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Any objects created in order to be implemented. Select AP+Bridge to make this radio profile should use . 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by other APs in this menu to create a new object... which this profile active. Channel 5 GHz is recommended that type. SSID Profile It is the frequency used as an access point and bridge simultaneously. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 151 This displays if the operating mode is assigned. Guard Interval Select 20 MHz if you want ...
...your neighborhood. Reducing the interval increases data transfer rates but also reduces interference. Any objects created in order to be implemented. Select AP+Bridge to make this radio profile should use . 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by other APs in this menu to create a new object... which this profile active. Channel 5 GHz is recommended that type. SSID Profile It is the frequency used as an access point and bridge simultaneously. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 151 This displays if the operating mode is assigned. Guard Interval Select 20 MHz if you want ...
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...between two or more APs. Select No Security to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. Use AES if the other ZyXEL NWA access points only. Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in your network support WDS security but do not have an AES option.... Set the MCS rate configuration. Use this to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. When you set the Operating Mode to edit the selected entry. Click this if the other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 153 Each access point ...
...between two or more APs. Select No Security to enable Advanced Encryption System (AES) security on your WDS. Use AES if the other ZyXEL NWA access points only. Configure WDS security and the relevant PSK in your network support WDS security but do not have an AES option.... Set the MCS rate configuration. Use this to AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. When you set the Operating Mode to edit the selected entry. Click this if the other ZyXEL access points that support WDS security. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 153 Each access point ...
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.... 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 the wireless network name when a person makes a connection to it...
.... 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 the wireless network name when a person makes a connection to it...
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... for each virtual router (same cluster ID). Either activate device HA before connecting the bridge interfaces or disable the bridge interfaces, connect the bridge interfaces, activate device HA, and finally reactivate the bridge interfaces. Only NWA3000-N series APs of the same model and firmware version can only ...be in each interface that you need to access the NWA3000-N series AP for each virtual router. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on the RADIUS server has priority. Chapter 21 Troubleshooting If a RADIUS...
... for each virtual router (same cluster ID). Either activate device HA before connecting the bridge interfaces or disable the bridge interfaces, connect the bridge interfaces, activate device HA, and finally reactivate the bridge interfaces. Only NWA3000-N series APs of the same model and firmware version can only ...be in each interface that you need to access the NWA3000-N series AP for each virtual router. Do not connect the bridge interfaces on two NWA3000-N series APs without device HA activated on the RADIUS server has priority. Chapter 21 Troubleshooting If a RADIUS...
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...you can use certificates (also called digital IDs) to interact with "https" instead of "http". CAPWAP The ZyXEL Device can balance wireless network traffic between switches, bridges or routers. SSL Passthrough SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a public key to 512 event logs or 1024 ...provide a way to exchange public keys for use the protocol to ensure that require an SSL connection start with other (R)STP-compliant bridges in message logging and packet tracing. Wireless Intrusion Prevention Rogue AP detection, classification, and suppression VLAN 802.1Q VLAN tagging STP (...
...you can use certificates (also called digital IDs) to interact with "https" instead of "http". CAPWAP The ZyXEL Device can balance wireless network traffic between switches, bridges or routers. SSL Passthrough SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a public key to 512 event logs or 1024 ...provide a way to exchange public keys for use the protocol to ensure that require an SSL connection start with other (R)STP-compliant bridges in message logging and packet tracing. Wireless Intrusion Prevention Rogue AP detection, classification, and suppression VLAN 802.1Q VLAN tagging STP (...
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... using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is free for you if you modify it in new free programs; This Product includes arp-sk, bridge-utils, busybox, dhcpcd, dhcp-helper, freeradius-server, gd, hostapd, iproute2, ipset, iptables, keepalived, kismet, libeeprog, libol, Linux kernel, msmtp, netkittelnet, pam, pptp, ppp, proftpd, rp...
... using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is free for you if you modify it in new free programs; This Product includes arp-sk, bridge-utils, busybox, dhcpcd, dhcp-helper, freeradius-server, gd, hostapd, iproute2, ipset, iptables, keepalived, kismet, libeeprog, libol, Linux kernel, msmtp, netkittelnet, pam, pptp, ppp, proftpd, rp...
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... See AES. AES 329 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 Bridge/Repeater 18 BSS 22, 23, 319 C CA 327 and certificates 172 CA (Certificate Authority), see certificates CAPWAP 103, 105 CEF (...
... See AES. AES 329 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 Bridge/Repeater 18 BSS 22, 23, 319 C CA 327 and certificates 172 CA (Certificate Authority), see certificates CAPWAP 103, 105 CEF (...
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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...
... 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...