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ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 Series User Manual

ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 Series
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NWA-3160 Series
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Business WLAN Access Point
IEEE 802.11b/g Business WLAN Access Point
Users Guide
Version 3.60
7/2007
Edition 1
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Table of Contents

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ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeWireless Access Point
BrandZyXEL Communications
ModelNWA-3160 Series
PoE Support802.3af
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
ManagementWeb-based, SNMP
Operating ModesAccess Point, WDS
Operating Humidity10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Frequency BandDual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C

Summary

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

Describes the target audience for this manual.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are presented in the guide.

Icons Used in Figures

Lists and explains the icons used throughout the document.

Safety Warnings

Introducing the ZyXEL Device

Applications for the ZyXEL Device

Details the different operating modes like AP, Bridge/Repeater, AP+Bridge, MBSSID.

LEDs

Explains the function and status of the device's LED indicators.

Introducing the Web Configurator

Accessing the Web Configurator

Provides steps to access the device's web-based configuration interface.

Resetting the ZyXEL Device

Explains how to restore the device to its factory default settings.

Status Screens

The Status Screen

Describes the main status screen and its various fields and information.

Tutorial

How to Configure the Wireless LAN

Guides through choosing wireless modes and setting up the wireless LAN.

How to Configure Multiple Wireless Networks

Demonstrates setting up multiple wireless networks (SSIDs) with different configurations.

Wireless Configuration

Quality of Service

Discusses Quality of Service features like WMM QoS and ATC for traffic prioritization.

Configuring Wireless Settings

Details how to configure various wireless settings like operating mode and security.

Wireless Security Configuration

Wireless Security Overview

Provides an overview of wireless security methods like encryption and authentication.

Configuring Security

Explains how to create and configure security profiles for wireless networks.

MBSSID and SSID

Configuring Multiple BSSs

Guides on configuring multiple Basic Service Sets (BSSs) for simultaneous wireless networks.

IP Screen

Configuring IP

Explains how to configure the device's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Rogue AP

Configuring Rogue AP Detection

Guides on setting up rogue AP detection and email alerts.

Remote Management Screens

Configuring Telnet

Details the steps for enabling and configuring Telnet access for remote management.

Certificates

Importing a Certificate

Guides on importing certificates from a certification authority.

VLAN

Configuring VLAN

Describes how to configure VLANs based on SSID profiles or RADIUS server.

Maintenance

F/W Upload Screen

Guides on uploading new firmware to the device.

Configuration Screen

Covers backup, restore, and factory default configuration options.

Introducing the SMT

Accessing the SMT via the Console Port

Explains how to connect to the System Management Terminal via console port.

General Setup

General Setup

Covers basic administrative and system-related information configuration.

LAN Setup

TCP/IP Ethernet Setup

Details the configuration of TCP/IP settings for the Ethernet interface.

System Password

System Password

Guides on changing the device's system password for security.

System Information and Diagnosis

Diagnostic

Offers diagnostic tests to evaluate the device's functionality and connections.

Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance

Backup Configuration

Guides on backing up the device's configuration file using FTP or TFTP.

Restore Configuration

Details how to upload a saved configuration file to the device.

Troubleshooting

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Provides solutions for power issues, hardware connection problems, and LED behavior.

ZyXEL Device Access and Login

Offers troubleshooting steps for accessing the device and logging in.

APPENDIX A Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Lists the physical and hardware specifications of the device.

Wall-mounting Instructions

Provides instructions on how to mount the device on a wall.

APPENDIX C Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Topologies

Discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.

Wireless Security Overview

Explains wireless security methods and their effectiveness.

APPENDIX E IP Addresses and Subnetting

Subnet Masks

Explains subnet masks, their function, and notation.

APPENDIX F Text File Based Auto Configuration

Text File Based Auto Configuration Overview

Describes using text files for configuring multiple APs automatically.

APPENDIX H Customer Support

Required Information

Lists information to have ready when contacting customer support.

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