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... us help you get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 3 It contains...
... us help you get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 3 It contains...
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... > Show Statistics means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Status sub menu and finally the Show Statistics button to get to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". • Screens reproduced here for you to use one...
... > Show Statistics means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Status sub menu and finally the Show Statistics button to get to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". • Screens reproduced here for you to use one...
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... 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 AP 29 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...31 2.1 Overview ...31 2.2 Access ...32 2.3 The Main Screen ...33 2.3.1 Title Bar ...34 2.3.2 Navigation Panel ...34 2.3.3 Warning Messages ...38 2.3.4 Site Map ...38 2.3.5 Object Reference ...38 2.3.6 Tables...
... 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 AP 29 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...31 2.1 Overview ...31 2.2 Access ...32 2.3 The Main Screen ...33 2.3.1 Title Bar ...34 2.3.2 Navigation Panel ...34 2.3.3 Warning Messages ...38 2.3.4 Site Map ...38 2.3.5 Object Reference ...38 2.3.6 Tables...
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... Do in this Chapter 75 5.2 Dashboard ...76 5.2.1 CPU Usage ...80 5.2.2 Memory Usage ...81 8 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1 Overview ...49 3.2 Object-based Configuration 49 3.3 Feature Configuration Overview 49 3.3.1 Feature ...50 3.3.2 MGNT Mode ...50 3.3.3 LAN Setting ...50 3.3.4 Wireless ...50 3.3.5 Device HA ...51 3.4 Objects ...51 3.4.1 User ...51 3.4.2 AP Profile ...52 3.4.3 MON Profile...
... Do in this Chapter 75 5.2 Dashboard ...76 5.2.1 CPU Usage ...80 5.2.2 Memory Usage ...81 8 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1 Overview ...49 3.2 Object-based Configuration 49 3.3 Feature Configuration Overview 49 3.3.1 Feature ...50 3.3.2 MGNT Mode ...50 3.3.3 LAN Setting ...50 3.3.4 Wireless ...50 3.3.5 Device HA ...51 3.4 Objects ...51 3.4.1 User ...51 3.4.2 AP Profile ...52 3.4.3 MON Profile...
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....3.2 Time Server Synchronization 198 15.4 Console Speed ...199 15.5 WWW Overview ...200 15.5.1 Service Access Limitations 200 15.5.2 System Timeout ...200 15.5.3 HTTPS ...200 15.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control 201 15.5.5 HTTPS Example ...203 15.6 SSH ...209 15.6.1 How SSH Works ...210 15.6.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA3000-N series AP 211...
....3.2 Time Server Synchronization 198 15.4 Console Speed ...199 15.5 WWW Overview ...200 15.5.1 Service Access Limitations 200 15.5.2 System Timeout ...200 15.5.3 HTTPS ...200 15.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control 201 15.5.5 HTTPS Example ...203 15.6 SSH ...209 15.6.1 How SSH Works ...210 15.6.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA3000-N series AP 211...
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... 219 15.9.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile 220 15.10 Internal RADIUS Server 221 15.10.1 Configuring the Internal RADIUS Server 222 15.10.2 Adding or Editing a Trusted AP Profile 224 15.11 Technical Reference ...225 Chapter 16 Log and Report ...227 ... Chapter 17 File Manager ...241 17.1 Overview ...241 17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 241 17.1.2 What you Need to Know 241 17.2 Configuration File ...243 17.3 Firmware Package ...248 17.4 Shell Script ...249 Chapter 18 Diagnostics...253 18.1 Overview ...253 18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter...
... 219 15.9.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile 220 15.10 Internal RADIUS Server 221 15.10.1 Configuring the Internal RADIUS Server 222 15.10.2 Adding or Editing a Trusted AP Profile 224 15.11 Technical Reference ...225 Chapter 16 Log and Report ...227 ... Chapter 17 File Manager ...241 17.1 Overview ...241 17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter 241 17.1.2 What you Need to Know 241 17.2 Configuration File ...243 17.3 Firmware Package ...248 17.4 Shell Script ...249 Chapter 18 Diagnostics...253 18.1 Overview ...253 18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter...
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...supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. It uses Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide up to eight simultaneous independent virtual APs. A...can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for how to help eliminate network threats. Configuration profiles let you easily use . CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized ...
...supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. It uses Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide up to eight simultaneous independent virtual APs. A...can serve as an AP, Bridge, Repeater or even as an RF monitor to search for how to help eliminate network threats. Configuration profiles let you easily use . CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Your NWA3000-N series AP's business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized ...
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...to prevent bridge loops. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are shown below. If you should be configured to use the same pre-shared key. Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between the wireless stations ...in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each operating mode are connected to independent wired networks and have a bridge connection (A can act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless...
...to prevent bridge loops. In the figure below, the two NWA3000-N series APs (A and B) are shown below. If you should be configured to use the same pre-shared key. Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between the wireless stations ...in repeater mode (C) has no Ethernet connection. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Applications for the NWA3000-N series AP The NWA3000-N series AP can be configured for each operating mode are connected to independent wired networks and have a bridge connection (A can act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless...
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... device information hyper-links to connect to 24 others. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 23 An NWA3000-N series AP in this group1. • NWA3160-N • NWA3550-N • NWA3560-N It can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID appears to be a different access point..... 1.3 Management Mode One NWA3000-N series AP uses Control And Provisioning of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to configure and manage up and maintaining multiple devices. As in this group (ZLD-based models) can manage other APs in any wireless network, ...
... device information hyper-links to connect to 24 others. NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 23 An NWA3000-N series AP in this group1. • NWA3160-N • NWA3550-N • NWA3560-N It can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID appears to be a different access point..... 1.3 Management Mode One NWA3000-N series AP uses Control And Provisioning of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to configure and manage up and maintaining multiple devices. As in this group (ZLD-based models) can manage other APs in any wireless network, ...
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... Guide for example, SSH or Telnet) or via the console port. This User's Guide provides information about the Web Configurator. Web Configurator The Web Configurator allows easy NWA3000-N series AP setup and management using remote management (for more information. 24 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide... You can use text-based commands to configure the NWA3000-N series AP. Chapter 1 Introduction The following ways to manage the NWA3000-N series AP. Command-Line Interface (CLI) The...
... Guide for example, SSH or Telnet) or via the console port. This User's Guide provides information about the Web Configurator. Web Configurator The Web Configurator allows easy NWA3000-N series AP setup and management using remote management (for more information. 24 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide... You can use text-based commands to configure the NWA3000-N series AP. Chapter 1 Introduction The following ways to manage the NWA3000-N series AP. Command-Line Interface (CLI) The...
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... consists of different types of characters, such as follows. See the SNMP chapter in a safe place. See the Command Reference Guide for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. The default settings for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP Do the following things regularly to make the NWA3000-N series AP more secure...
... consists of different types of characters, such as follows. See the SNMP chapter in a safe place. See the Command Reference Guide for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore. The default settings for Managing the NWA3000-N series AP Do the following things regularly to make the NWA3000-N series AP more secure...
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..., you won't have to reset the NWA3000-N series AP to its factory default settings. Chapter 1 Introduction • Back up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the NWA3000-N series AP; If you forget your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections. 26 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide...
..., you won't have to reset the NWA3000-N series AP to its factory default settings. Chapter 1 Introduction • Back up an earlier configuration file, you will have to totally re-configure the NWA3000-N series AP; If you forget your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections. 26 NWA3000-N Series User's Guide...
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...system processes. It does not turn on the power A cold start occurs when you press the RESET button, the NWA3000-N series AP sets the configuration to network resources. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series AP Here are some of the ways to become corrupt. Not ...then does a warm start and stop the NWA3000-N series AP. Rebooting the NWA3000-N series AP A warm start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you turn off . Wait for the device to shut down and powering up , checks the hardware, and starts...
...system processes. It does not turn on the power A cold start occurs when you press the RESET button, the NWA3000-N series AP sets the configuration to network resources. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.8 Starting and Stopping the NWA3000-N series AP Here are some of the ways to become corrupt. Not ...then does a warm start and stop the NWA3000-N series AP. Rebooting the NWA3000-N series AP A warm start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you turn off . Wait for the device to shut down and powering up , checks the hardware, and starts...
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NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 31 In order to use the Web Configurator, you must: • Use Internet Explorer 7.0 and later or Firefox 1.5 and later • Allow pop-up windows • Enable JavaScript (enabled by default) • Enable Java permissions (enabled by default) • Enable cookies The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The NWA3000-N series AP Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser.
NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 31 In order to use the Web Configurator, you must: • Use Internet Explorer 7.0 and later or Firefox 1.5 and later • Allow pop-up windows • Enable JavaScript (enabled by default) • Enable Java permissions (enabled by default) • Enable cookies The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview The NWA3000-N series AP Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser.
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... password. This screen appears every time you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2 Access 1 Make sure your NWA3000-N series AP hardware is properly connected. If you change the password for the default user account, this screen does not...
... password. This screen appears every time you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.2 Access 1 Make sure your NWA3000-N series AP hardware is properly connected. If you change the password for the default user account, this screen does not...
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Title Bar • B - Main Window NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 33 Navigation Panel • C - Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 The Main Screen The Web Configurator's main screen is divided into these parts: Figure 9 The Web Configurator's Main Screen A B C • A -
Title Bar • B - Main Window NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 33 Navigation Panel • C - Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3 The Main Screen The Web Configurator's main screen is divided into these parts: Figure 9 The Web Configurator's Main Screen A B C • A -
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... Click this to see an overview of links to log out of how deep into the Web Configurator you can check which you navigate. Click the arrow in which configuration items reference an object. Site Map Click this to open the console in the middle of the... the following sections introduce the NWA3000-N series AP's navigation panel menus and their screens. Help Click this to the Web Configurator screens. Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this to open the help page for details. Object Reference Click this to open a popup...
... Click this to see an overview of links to log out of how deep into the Web Configurator you can check which you navigate. Click the arrow in which configuration items reference an object. Site Map Click this to open the console in the middle of the... the following sections introduce the NWA3000-N series AP's navigation panel menus and their screens. Help Click this to the Web Configurator screens. Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this to open the help page for details. Object Reference Click this to open a popup...
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...View AP Log Displays logs for the NWA3000-N series AP. Log View Log Displays log entries for connected APs. 2.3.2.3 Configuration Menu Use the configuration menu screens to legacy NWA3000-N series AP 3000 APs. Wireless NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 35 For details on the ... LAN interface information and packet statistics. LAN Setting Manage the LAN Ethernet interface including VLAN settings. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3.2.1 Dashboard The dashboard displays general device information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets that you...
...View AP Log Displays logs for the NWA3000-N series AP. Log View Log Displays log entries for connected APs. 2.3.2.3 Configuration Menu Use the configuration menu screens to legacy NWA3000-N series AP 3000 APs. Wireless NWA3000-N Series User's Guide 35 For details on the ... LAN interface information and packet statistics. LAN Setting Manage the LAN Ethernet interface including VLAN settings. Chapter 2 The Web Configurator 2.3.2.1 Dashboard The dashboard displays general device information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets that you...
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... device HA. Setting Manage default settings for all users, general settings for the NWA3000-N series AP. System Host Name Configure the system and domain name for user sessions, and rules to the network. Console Speed Set the console speed. Certificate... My Certificates Create and manage the NWA3000-N series AP's certificates. Trusted Certificates Import and manage certificates from wireless clients. SSH Configure SSH server and SSH service settings. Object Users User Create and manage users. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is...
... device HA. Setting Manage default settings for all users, general settings for the NWA3000-N series AP. System Host Name Configure the system and domain name for user sessions, and rules to the network. Console Speed Set the console speed. Certificate... My Certificates Create and manage the NWA3000-N series AP's certificates. Trusted Certificates Import and manage certificates from wireless clients. SSH Configure SSH server and SSH service settings. Object Users User Create and manage users. This is available when the NWA3000-N series AP is...
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...Table 7 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION File Manager Configuration File Manage and upload configuration files for analysis. Capture Reboot Restart the NWA3000-N series AP. SNMP Configure SNMP communities and services. Packet Capture Capture packets for the NWA3000-N series...AP. Wireless Frame Capture wireless frames from APs for the NWA3000N series AP. Server Configure settings for the NWA3000-N series AP's built-in authentication server. Log Setting Configure the system log, e-mail logs, and remote syslog servers. 2.3.2.4 Maintenance Menu Use...
...Table 7 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION File Manager Configuration File Manage and upload configuration files for analysis. Capture Reboot Restart the NWA3000-N series AP. SNMP Configure SNMP communities and services. Packet Capture Capture packets for the NWA3000-N series...AP. Wireless Frame Capture wireless frames from APs for the NWA3000N series AP. Server Configure settings for the NWA3000-N series AP's built-in authentication server. Log Setting Configure the system log, e-mail logs, and remote syslog servers. 2.3.2.4 Maintenance Menu Use...