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ZyXEL Communications NWA3560-N - User Manual

ZyXEL Communications NWA3560-N
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NWA3000-N Series
Wireless N Business WLAN 3000 Series Access Point
NWA3560-N: 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual-Radio Business
Access Point (Indoor)
NWA3160-N: 802.11 a/b/g/n Business Access
Point (Indoor)
NWA3550-N: 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual-Radio Outdoor
Business Access Point (Outdoor)
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Version 2.23
Edition 1, 7/ 2011
Default Login Details
IP Address https: / /192.168.1.2
User Name admin
Password 1234

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ZyXEL Communications NWA3560-N Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wireless Standard802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate300 Mbps
MIMO Technology2x2 MIMO
Ethernet Ports1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Antenna TypeInternal
Power over Ethernet (PoE)802.3af
Antenna Gain3 dBi
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
Operating ModesAccess Point, Repeater
ManagementWeb-based, SNMP
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C

Summary

About This Users Guide

Intended Audience

Describes the target audience for this manual, requiring basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking.

Related Documentation

Lists other documents like Quick Start Guide and Support Disc for additional information.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

Explains how warnings and notes are presented in the guide, highlighting potential device harm.

Syntax Conventions

Defines conventions used for product references, keystrokes, and screen navigation.

Safety Warnings

PART I User’s Guide

Introduction

Overview

Introduces the NWA3000-N Series AP, highlighting its features and suitability for mission-critical networks.

Applications for the device

Details the operating modes of the device, including AP + Bridge and MBSSID.

Management Mode

Explains the CAPWAP protocol and how one AP can manage up to 24 others.

The Web Configurator

Overview

Explains that the Web Configurator allows easy device setup and management via an internet browser.

Access

Provides steps to access the Web Configurator, including the default IP address and login details.

The Main Screen

Details the main screen layout, divided into Title Bar, Navigation Panel, and Main Window.

Configuration Basics

Object-based Configuration

Explains how the device stores and uses settings as objects for easier configuration and reuse.

Feature Configuration Overview

Provides information on configuring main features, listed sequentially as in the Web Configurator menus.

Objects

Introduces various objects like User, AP Profile, and MON Profile used for configuration.

Tutorials

Sample Network Setup

Demonstrates setting up a wireless network using CAPWAP for staff and guest connections.

PART II Technical Reference

Dashboard

Overview

Explains how to use the Dashboard screens to check status information about the device.

Dashboard

Describes the main Dashboard screen, displaying general device information and status in widgets.

Monitor

Overview

Explains how to use Monitor screens to check status and statistics information.

LAN Status

Provides general LAN interface information and packet statistics.

AP List

Displays which APs are currently connected to the device, available in controller mode.

Radio List

Shows statistics for the device's wireless radio transmitters.

Management Mode

Overview

Discusses using the device in management mode for standalone or CAPWAP network configurations.

About CAPWAP

Explains CAPWAP protocol implementation, dataflow protection, and network examples.

The Management Mode Screen

Describes the screen used to configure the device as a controller, standalone AP, or managed AP.

LAN Setting

LAN Setting Overview

Explains how to configure the device's LAN Ethernet interface and VLAN settings.

LAN Setting

Lists Ethernet interfaces and provides descriptions for configuring IP address assignment and VLANs.

Wireless

Overview

Explains how to use Wireless screens to configure the device's management of Access Points.

Controller

Sets how the device allows new APs to connect to the network, available in controller mode.

AP Management

Manages all connected APs, including general wireless settings for standalone or managed APs.

MON Mode

Assigns APs to rogue or friendly lists, used for monitoring wireless devices in the vicinity.

Load Balancing

Configures wireless network traffic load balancing between APs and the device.

Device HA

Overview

Explains Device HA, allowing a backup device to take over if the master device fails in controller mode.

Device HA General

Enables/disables Device HA and shows monitored interfaces status.

Active-Passive Mode

Configures active-passive mode device HA settings, monitored interfaces, and backup device synchronization.

User

Overview

Describes setting up user accounts and controlling access to device configuration and services.

User Summary

Provides a summary of all user accounts, including types and descriptions.

Setting

Controls default settings, login, lockout, and other user settings for the device.

AP Profile

Overview

Explains how to configure preset profiles for Access Points (APs) connected to the wireless network.

Radio

Allows creation of radio profiles defining settings for APs' radio transmitters.

SSID

Configures SSID profiles, including name, security, QoS, and VLAN ID for wireless networks.

Security List

Manages wireless security configurations for SSIDs, including encryption methods.

MAC Filter List

Provides an additional security layer by allowing or blocking access based on wireless client MAC addresses.

MON Profile

Overview

Explains setting up monitor mode configurations for APs to scan for nearby wireless devices.

MON Profile

Allows creation of monitor mode configurations for APs to scan for wireless devices.

Certificates

Overview

Explains how the device uses certificates for authenticating users based on public-private key pairs.

My Certificates

Provides a summary list of certificates and certification requests, allowing generation and export.

Trusted Certificates

Saves CA and remote host certificates, allowing the device to trust imported valid certificates.

System

Overview

Explains how to configure general device settings like Host Name, Date/Time, and Console Speed.

Host Name

Configures a unique name for the device on the network, which is propagated via DHCP.

Date and Time

Sets the device's system time manually or gets it from an external time server.

SSH

Configures SSH (Secure Shell) for securely accessing the device's command line interface.

Log and Report

Overview

Explains how to configure daily reporting and log settings.

Log Setting

Controls detailed settings for each log, including email profiles and remote syslog servers.

File Manager

Overview

Explains configuration files and shell scripts for device settings and command execution.

Configuration File

Stores, names, downloads, and uploads configuration files for device settings.

Firmware Package

Checks current firmware version and uploads new firmware to the device.

Shell Script

Stores, names, downloads, uploads, and runs shell script files for device commands.

Diagnostics

Overview

Describes using diagnostic screens for troubleshooting device issues.

Packet Capture

Captures data packets going through the device's interfaces for network problem analysis.

Wireless Frame Capture

Captures wireless network traffic going through AP interfaces for troubleshooting.

Reboot

Overview

Explains the process of restarting the device and saving configuration changes.

Reboot

Allows remote users to restart the device via the Web Configurator or CLI command.

Shutdown

Overview

Describes the process of shutting down the device safely to prevent firmware corruption.

Shutdown

Provides steps to shut down the device via the Web Configurator or CLI command.

Troubleshooting

Overview

Offers suggestions to solve common problems categorized by issue type.

Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Troubleshoots issues related to the device not powering on or LEDs behaving unexpectedly.

device Access and Login

Provides solutions for forgetting the IP address or being unable to access the Login screen.

Internet Access

Addresses issues with accessing the internet, including no access or slow/intermittent connections.

Wireless AP Troubleshooting

Helps resolve problems with wireless clients connecting to the AP or accessing the network.

Product Specifications

Wall-Mounting Instructions

Provides steps and guidance for securely mounting the device on a wall.

APPENDIX A Log Descriptions

ZySH Logs

Provides descriptions of example log messages related to internal system errors.

APPENDIX B Importing Certificates

Importing Certificates

Guides on importing public key certificates into web browsers for secure site verification.

APPENDIX C Wireless LANs

Wireless LAN Topologies

Discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.

BSS

Defines a Basic Service Set (BSS) where clients communicate through one access point.

ESS

Explains an Extended Service Set (ESS) as overlapping BSSs connected by a wired network.

Channel

Describes radio frequencies used by wireless devices and the importance of channel selection.

RTS;CTS

Explains RTS/CTS handshake to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes in wireless networks.

Wireless Security Overview

Covers wireless security methods like data encryption and client authentication.

APPENDIX D Open Software Announcements

APPENDIX E Legal Information

Copyright

States the copyright information for the publication.

Disclaimers

Disclaims liability for product application or use, and patent rights.

Certifications

Includes FCC and CE compliance information for the device.

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