ZyXEL Communications NWA1123-ACv2 - Chapter 1 Introduction

NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This User’s Guide covers the following models: NWA1123-ACv2, NWA1123-AC PRO, NWA1123-AC HD,
NWA5121-N, NWA5121-NI, NWA5123-AC, NWA5123-AC HD, NWA5123-NI, NWA5301-NJ, WAC5302D-S,
WAC6103D-I, WAC6303D-S, WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, WAC6503D-S, and WAC6553D-E. Your NWA/
WAC is a wireless AP (Access Point). It extends the range of your existing wired network without
additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.
Table 1 NWA1123 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES NWA1123-ACV2 NWA1123-AC PRO NWA1123-AC HD
Supported Wireless
Standards
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
Supported Frequency
Bands
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Available Security
Modes
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Number of SSID
Profiles
64 64 64
Number of Wireless
Radios
222
Monitor Mode &
Rogue APs
Containment
Yes Yes No
Rogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) -
Root AP & Repeater
Modes
Yes Yes No
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
No No No
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes
Power Detection No No No
External Antennas No No No
Internal Antennas Yes Yes Yes
Antenna Switch No Yes No
LED Locator No Yes Yes