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...19). The features of these devices can be managed by a Zyxel AC. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on using the NXC as an AP Controller (AC) for a series of products. This is used when the Zyxel Device is recommended you use the Command-Line ...Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to be managed through Nebula Control Center. Note: It is set to configure the Zyxel Device. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 2 This is in standalone mode...
...19). The features of these devices can be managed by a Zyxel AC. • More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on using the NXC as an AP Controller (AC) for a series of products. This is used when the Zyxel Device is recommended you use the Command-Line ...Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to be managed through Nebula Control Center. Note: It is set to configure the Zyxel Device. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 2 This is in standalone mode...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...13 AP Management ...24 Hardware ...33 Web Configurator ...53 Standalone Configuration ...64 Standalone Configuration ...65 Dashboard ...67 Setup Wizard ...73 Monitor ...79 Network ...94...Profile ...149 WDS Profile ...152 Certificates ...154 System ...170 Log and Report ...193 File Manager ...205 Diagnostics ...216 LEDs ...218 Antenna Switch ...221 Reboot ...223 Shutdown ...224 Local Configuration in Cloud Mode 225 Cloud Mode ...226 Dashboard ...228 Network ...230 Maintenance ...233 Appendices and Troubleshooting 238 Troubleshooting ...239 NWA...
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...13 AP Management ...24 Hardware ...33 Web Configurator ...53 Standalone Configuration ...64 Standalone Configuration ...65 Dashboard ...67 Setup Wizard ...73 Monitor ...79 Network ...94...Profile ...149 WDS Profile ...152 Certificates ...154 System ...170 Log and Report ...193 File Manager ...205 Diagnostics ...216 LEDs ...218 Antenna Switch ...221 Reboot ...223 Shutdown ...224 Local Configuration in Cloud Mode 225 Cloud Mode ...226 Dashboard ...228 Network ...230 Maintenance ...233 Appendices and Troubleshooting 238 Troubleshooting ...239 NWA...
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... (AC) ...26 2.2 Switching Management Modes 26 2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ...27 2.3.1 Requirements ...27 2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ...28 2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 31 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 32 Chapter 3 Hardware ...33 3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E 33 3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs 34 3.2.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ...34 3.2.2 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD 36 3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ...37 3.2.4 NWA5123-AC ...39...
... (AC) ...26 2.2 Switching Management Modes 26 2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ...27 2.3.1 Requirements ...27 2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ...28 2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device 31 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device 32 Chapter 3 Hardware ...33 3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E 33 3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs 34 3.2.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ...34 3.2.2 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD 36 3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ...37 3.2.4 NWA5123-AC ...39...
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... Port Statistics Graph ...81 8.4 Radio List ...82 8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information 84 8.5 Station List ...86 8.6 WDS Link Info ...87 8.7 Detected Device ...88 8.8 View Log ...91 Chapter 9 Network...94 9.1 Overview ...94 9.1.1 AP Controller Management 94 9.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 96 9.2 IP... Setting ...97 9.3 VLAN ...98 9.4 Storm Control ...101 9.5 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ...102 9.6 NCC Discovery ...103 Chapter 10 Wireless ...105 10...
... Port Statistics Graph ...81 8.4 Radio List ...82 8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information 84 8.5 Station List ...86 8.6 WDS Link Info ...87 8.7 Detected Device ...88 8.8 View Log ...91 Chapter 9 Network...94 9.1 Overview ...94 9.1.1 AP Controller Management 94 9.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter 96 9.2 IP... Setting ...97 9.3 VLAN ...98 9.4 Storm Control ...101 9.5 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ...102 9.6 NCC Discovery ...103 Chapter 10 Wireless ...105 10...
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...RF) monitor - CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This User's Guide covers the models listed in the following methods: remote management through a wired Ethernet connection and has wireless repeaters connected to it to extend its range. See Section 1.2.2 on ...mode and rogue APs detection/containment. An RF monitor searches for your Zyxel Device can serve as a: • Access Point (AP) - A root AP connects to the gateway or switch through Nebula Control Center (NCC) or an AP Controller (AC) such as an AP. • Root AP - NCC, AC or Standalone (NebulaFlex PRO) • NWA5123-AC HD...
...RF) monitor - CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This User's Guide covers the models listed in the following methods: remote management through a wired Ethernet connection and has wireless repeaters connected to it to extend its range. See Section 1.2.2 on ...mode and rogue APs detection/containment. An RF monitor searches for your Zyxel Device can serve as a: • Access Point (AP) - A root AP connects to the gateway or switch through Nebula Control Center (NCC) or an AP Controller (AC) such as an AP. • Root AP - NCC, AC or Standalone (NebulaFlex PRO) • NWA5123-AC HD...
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...to work as an RF monitor to automatically create wireless links between the Zyxel Device and other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and quarantine them if the Zyxel Device is made. For NCC managed devices, you only need to enable AP Smart Mesh to discover nearby...already have the root AP set up a WDS in NXC managed Zyxel Devices, see Section 2.1.3 on page 152 for hardware connections). 1 Go to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile in Repeater mode, repeater security between APs. To set up a WDS in standalone mode APs, do the following steps. The information it obtains ...
...to work as an RF monitor to automatically create wireless links between the Zyxel Device and other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and quarantine them if the Zyxel Device is made. For NCC managed devices, you only need to enable AP Smart Mesh to discover nearby...already have the root AP set up a WDS in NXC managed Zyxel Devices, see Section 2.1.3 on page 152 for hardware connections). 1 Go to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile in Repeater mode, repeater security between APs. To set up a WDS in standalone mode APs, do the following steps. The information it obtains ...
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...it will serve as a dedicated RF monitor and its MAC address or have the device physically removed. MON Mode in NXC-Managed Zyxel Devices For NXC-managed Zyxel Devices, do not support MON Mode support Rogue AP Detection (see a list of APs scanned by an NXC, the network administrator can manually ...AP List > Edit screen and/or set both bands, you created in Scan Channel Mode. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 16 Chapter 1 Introduction Mode (RF Monitor mode), it scans the environment for wireless signals. If the Zyxel Device is managed by the RF monitor. 6 Select an AP or APs in MON...
...it will serve as a dedicated RF monitor and its MAC address or have the device physically removed. MON Mode in NXC-Managed Zyxel Devices For NXC-managed Zyxel Devices, do not support MON Mode support Rogue AP Detection (see a list of APs scanned by an NXC, the network administrator can manually ...AP List > Edit screen and/or set both bands, you created in Scan Channel Mode. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 16 Chapter 1 Introduction Mode (RF Monitor mode), it scans the environment for wireless signals. If the Zyxel Device is managed by the RF monitor. 6 Select an AP or APs in MON...
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NWA110A NWA1302- ACV2 AC PRO AC HD X AC Grounding No No Yes Yes No Maximum number of Wireless Radios 2 2 Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentA Yes No Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater Yes Yes Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 ...serial Yes Yes Yes NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 21 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES NWA1123- NWA1123- For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User's Guide for details. NWA1123- Table 2 WAC 6000 ...
NWA110A NWA1302- ACV2 AC PRO AC HD X AC Grounding No No Yes Yes No Maximum number of Wireless Radios 2 2 Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentA Yes No Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater Yes Yes Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 ...serial Yes Yes Yes NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 21 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES NWA1123- NWA1123- For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User's Guide for details. NWA1123- Table 2 WAC 6000 ...
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For NXC managed devices only. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 2 WAC 6000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES WAC6103D WAC6303D WAC6502D WAC6502D WAC6503D ...) No Yes No No No No No USB Port for details. Root AP & No No Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3at...11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX Enhanced-open WPA3-enterprise WPA3-personal None WEP WPA2 ...
For NXC managed devices only. Chapter 1 Introduction Table 2 WAC 6000 Series Comparison Table (continued) FEATURES WAC6103D WAC6303D WAC6502D WAC6502D WAC6503D ...) No Yes No No No No No USB Port for details. Root AP & No No Repeater Modes Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Supported PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3at...11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Available Security Modes None WEP WPA2 WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK-MIX Enhanced-open WPA3-enterprise WPA3-personal None WEP WPA2 ...
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... 24 Alternatively, you use FTP to upload the default configuration file at a time in this mode, which is managed by the NCC or an AC, it uses the IP address assigned by the NCC/AC. Table 4 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison MANAGEMENT MODE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA Nebula Control Center Dynamic NCC Portal AP Controller Dynamic AP...
... 24 Alternatively, you use FTP to upload the default configuration file at a time in this mode, which is managed by the NCC or an AC, it uses the IP address assigned by the NCC/AC. Table 4 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison MANAGEMENT MODE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA Nebula Control Center Dynamic NCC Portal AP Controller Dynamic AP...
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... enabled (see Section 9.5 on the Zyxel Device. Make sure AC Discovery is already registered to manage multiple Zyxel Devices. Note: If the Zyxel Device is enabled (see Section 9.6 on page 94). Make sure that NCC Discovery is in standalone mode by the controller automatically. NXC-to change between management modes, use the AC to NCC, the controller will be...
... enabled (see Section 9.5 on the Zyxel Device. Make sure AC Discovery is already registered to manage multiple Zyxel Devices. Note: If the Zyxel Device is enabled (see Section 9.6 on page 94). Make sure that NCC Discovery is in standalone mode by the controller automatically. NXC-to change between management modes, use the AC to NCC, the controller will be...
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...the selected device. The following ways to display its serial number. If it 'll go into the Nebula cloud management mode. If your Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, use this icon to save configuration changes to permanent memory on the discovered device that first received an ZDP ... (NCC) discovery feature on which the ZON utility is enabled, the selected device will go into the Nebula cloud management mode. 10 ZAC Use this icon to run the Zyxel AP Configurator of the selected AP. 11 Clear and Rescan Use this icon to clear the list and discover all...
...the selected device. The following ways to display its serial number. If it 'll go into the Nebula cloud management mode. If your Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, use this icon to save configuration changes to permanent memory on the discovered device that first received an ZDP ... (NCC) discovery feature on which the ZON utility is enabled, the selected device will go into the Nebula cloud management mode. 10 ZAC Use this icon to run the Zyxel AP Configurator of the selected AP. 11 Clear and Rescan Use this icon to clear the list and discover all...
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... that's not easy to guess and that assists you to set up and maintain network devices in this User's Guide. 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to restore it). See the NCC User's Guide for more information. Simple... types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in cloud (NCC) mode. ZON Utility Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility is the primary means by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in a simple and efficient way. If you forget your last configuration.
... that's not easy to guess and that assists you to set up and maintain network devices in this User's Guide. 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to restore it). See the NCC User's Guide for more information. Simple... types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it in cloud (NCC) mode. ZON Utility Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility is the primary means by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in a simple and efficient way. If you forget your last configuration.
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... Blue Slow Blinking (Blink for 1 time, Off for your NWA1123-AC HD. Slow Blinking (On for 50 milliseconds) The Zyxel Device is in full power mode (see Table 26 on . Chapter 3 Hardware Table 9 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD LED (continued) COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Amber Green Blinks amber and green ...'s wireless interface is activated, but there are no wireless clients connected when it is disconnected. The Zyxel Device is managed by NCC but the uplink is in limited power mode (see Table 26 on page 67). Green Slow Blinking (On for 1 second, Off for 3 ...
... Blue Slow Blinking (Blink for 1 time, Off for your NWA1123-AC HD. Slow Blinking (On for 50 milliseconds) The Zyxel Device is in full power mode (see Table 26 on . Chapter 3 Hardware Table 9 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD LED (continued) COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Amber Green Blinks amber and green ...'s wireless interface is activated, but there are no wireless clients connected when it is disconnected. The Zyxel Device is managed by NCC but the uplink is in limited power mode (see Table 26 on page 67). Green Slow Blinking (On for 1 second, Off for 3 ...
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...mode (see Table 26 on page 67). The Zyxel Device is ready for 1 second) Green Steady On Amber Steady On Bright Blue Steady On DESCRIPTION The Zyxel Device is discovering the NCC. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 38 The Zyxel Device is ready for your NWA1123-AC HD. Chapter 3 Hardware Figure 15 NWA1123-AC HD... is activated, but there are the LED descriptions for use , the Zyxel Device's wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to be managed by NCC but is in full power mode (see Table 26 on page 67). Amber Green Blinks amber and green...
...mode (see Table 26 on page 67). The Zyxel Device is ready for 1 second) Green Steady On Amber Steady On Bright Blue Steady On DESCRIPTION The Zyxel Device is discovering the NCC. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 38 The Zyxel Device is ready for your NWA1123-AC HD. Chapter 3 Hardware Figure 15 NWA1123-AC HD... is activated, but there are the LED descriptions for use , the Zyxel Device's wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to be managed by NCC but is in full power mode (see Table 26 on page 67). Amber Green Blinks amber and green...
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...is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to a device that supplies power using default wireless settings, or the Zyxel Device is configured to be managed by an AC but is connecting with the NCC. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 41 Amber Green Blinks amber and green alternatively... Blinks amber and green alternatively 2 times and then turns solid green for your NWA110AX, WAX510D and WAX650S. The Zyxel Device is connected to the Zyxel Device in full power mode (see Table 26 on the WAX650S are the LED descriptions for 3 seconds. Green Steady On Note: WiFi networks...
...is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to a device that supplies power using default wireless settings, or the Zyxel Device is configured to be managed by an AC but is connecting with the NCC. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 41 Amber Green Blinks amber and green alternatively... Blinks amber and green alternatively 2 times and then turns solid green for your NWA110AX, WAX510D and WAX650S. The Zyxel Device is connected to the Zyxel Device in full power mode (see Table 26 on the WAX650S are the LED descriptions for 3 seconds. Green Steady On Note: WiFi networks...
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... does not have a supported BLE USB dongle attached to act as a stand alone AP. This shows whether the Zyxel Device is displayed in light gray text. See Section 1.4 on page 19. Management Mode Power Mode Booting in limited power mode, the Zyxel Device throughput decreases and has just one transmitting radio chain. Limited - N/A displays if the...
... does not have a supported BLE USB dongle attached to act as a stand alone AP. This shows whether the Zyxel Device is displayed in light gray text. See Section 1.4 on page 19. Management Mode Power Mode Booting in limited power mode, the Zyxel Device throughput decreases and has just one transmitting radio chain. Limited - N/A displays if the...
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... is described in the following table. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 104 The Zyxel Device will try to discover the NCC and go into NCC management mode when it grants access to the Internet. Apply Reset Click Apply to save your changes back to its last-saved settings. Click Reset... to return the screen to the Zyxel Device. This field displays whether the Zyxel Device can connect to the NCC. ...
... is described in the following table. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 104 The Zyxel Device will try to discover the NCC and go into NCC management mode when it grants access to the Internet. Apply Reset Click Apply to save your changes back to its last-saved settings. Click Reset... to return the screen to the Zyxel Device. This field displays whether the Zyxel Device can connect to the NCC. ...
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...This specifies the time period before it includes with their 802.11n headers and wraps the header-less payload in the Active Power Management mode. The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can cause clients to lose connectivity with lower interference. A high ...but also reduces interference. Beacon Interval DTIM A wireless client sends an RTS for increasing bandwidth throughput in 24-hour format) to have the Zyxel Device use by another . Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the time period after which it a beacon interval. Select this to ...
...This specifies the time period before it includes with their 802.11n headers and wraps the header-less payload in the Active Power Management mode. The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can cause clients to lose connectivity with lower interference. A high ...but also reduces interference. Beacon Interval DTIM A wireless client sends an RTS for increasing bandwidth throughput in 24-hour format) to have the Zyxel Device use by another . Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the time period after which it a beacon interval. Select this to ...
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Index M MAC address range 68 Management Information Base (MIB) 189, 190 Management Mode CAPWAP and DHCP 95 management mode 24 Management, NCC 24 Management, Standalone 24 managing the device good habits 32 using FTP, see FTP MBSSID 17 memory usage 68, 71 messages CLI 57 mode, default 24 model name 67 My Certificates, see ... reboot 223 vs shutdown 224 RESET button 66, 246 restart 223 RF interference 18 RF monitor, see Radio Frequency Monitor RFC 2510 (Certificate Management Protocol or CMP) 160 Rivest, Shamir and Adleman public-key algorithm (RSA) 159 RSA 159, 167, 168 RSSI threshold 136 S P...
Index M MAC address range 68 Management Information Base (MIB) 189, 190 Management Mode CAPWAP and DHCP 95 management mode 24 Management, NCC 24 Management, Standalone 24 managing the device good habits 32 using FTP, see FTP MBSSID 17 memory usage 68, 71 messages CLI 57 mode, default 24 model name 67 My Certificates, see ... reboot 223 vs shutdown 224 RESET button 66, 246 restart 223 RF interference 18 RF monitor, see Radio Frequency Monitor RFC 2510 (Certificate Management Protocol or CMP) 160 Rivest, Shamir and Adleman public-key algorithm (RSA) 159 RSA 159, 167, 168 RSSI threshold 136 S P...