ZyXEL Communications NWA1123-ACv2 - Chapter 5 Monitor

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CHAPTER 5
Monitor
5.1 Overview
Use the Monitor screens to check status and statistics information.
5.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• The Network Status screen (Section 5.3 on page 61) displays general LAN interface information and
packet statistics.
• The AP Information > Radio List screen (Section 5.4 on page 64) displays statistics about the wireless
radio transmitters in the NWA/WAC.
• The Station Info screen (Section 5.5 on page 67) displays statistics pertaining to the associated
stations.
• The WDS Link Info screen (Section 5.6 on page 68) displays statistics about the NWA/WAC’s WDS
(Wireless Distribution System) connections.
• The Detected Device screen (Section 5.7 on page 69) displays information about suspected rogue
APs.
• The View Log screen (Section 5.8 on page 72) displays the NWA/WAC’s current log messages. You
can change the way the log is displayed, you can e-mail the log, and you can also clear the log in
this screen.
5.2 What You Need to Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through the chapter.
Rogue AP
Rogue APs are wireless access points operating in a network’s coverage area that are not under the
control of the network’s administrators, and can open up holes in a network’s security. See Chapter 11
on page 126 for details.
Friendly AP
Friendly APs are other wireless access points that are detected in your network, as well as any others that
you know are not a threat (those from neighboring networks, for example). See Chapter 11 on page 126
for details.