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ZyXEL Communications NXC2500 User Manual

ZyXEL Communications NXC2500
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
NXC Series
Wireless LAN Controller
Version 4.20
Edition 1, 11/2014
Copyright © 2014 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
IP Address https://192.168.1.1
User Name admin
Password 1234

Table of Contents

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ZyXEL Communications NXC2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Firewall securityYes
Security algorithmsHTTPS, SSH, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Authentication methodRADIUS/Microsoft AD/LDAP/Local
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports6
Input voltage100 - 240 V
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Package weight2490 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight1254 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)242 x 175.39 x 35.5 mm

Summary

Introduction

Zones, Interfaces, and Physical Ports

Explains network segmentation using zones, interfaces, and physical ports for NXC configuration.

Management Overview

Covers methods for managing the NXC, including Web Configurator and Command-Line Interface (CLI).

Starting and Stopping the NXC

Provides instructions on safely powering on, rebooting, and shutting down the NXC device.

Hardware Installation and Connection

Rack-mounted Installation

Guides on mounting the NXC unit into a standard 19-inch rack.

The Web Configurator

Access

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the NXC's Web Configurator interface.

The Main Screen

Explains the layout and main sections of the Web Configurator's primary interface.

Dashboard

Dashboard

Details the widgets and information displayed on the main Dashboard screen.

DHCP Table

Details the display of IP addresses assigned to DHCP clients and reserved MAC addresses.

Number of Login Users

Describes how to view a list of users currently logged into the NXC.

Monitor

Port Statistics

Explains how to view packet statistics for each Gigabit Ethernet port on the NXC.

Interface Status

Details how to view the status of all NXC interfaces and their packet statistics.

Traffic Statistics

Describes how to collect and view data traffic statistics passing through the NXC.

Session Monitor

Explains how to view information about active sessions for debugging and analysis.

IP/MAC Binding Monitor

Details how to view devices with IP/MAC binding enabled that have established sessions.

Login Users

Describes how to view a list of users currently logged into the NXC.

AP List

Details how to view connected Access Points (APs) to the NXC.

View Log

Explains how to view and manage system log messages.

Registration

Registration

Guides on registering the NXC with myZyXEL.com.

Service

Explains how to display service registration status and upgrade licenses.

Wireless

Controller

Details how the NXC allows new APs to connect to the network.

AP Management

Explains how to manage all connected APs, including editing, rebooting, and DCS.

Edit AP List

Guides on editing AP properties like radio, SSID, VLAN, and port settings.

VLAN Add/Edit

Details how to create or configure VLAN interfaces on the NXC.

AP Policy

Explains how to configure AP controller IP addresses and fallback actions.

AP Group

Describes how to configure AP groups for radio, port, VLAN, and load balancing settings.

MON Mode

Details how to assign APs to rogue or friendly lists for monitoring.

Dynamic Channel Selection

Explains how APs automatically select radio channels to minimize interference.

Load Balancing

Details wireless load balancing by station number or traffic level.

Interfaces

Interface Overview

Introduces configuring the NXC's interfaces, ports, and zones.

Ethernet Summary

Lists all Ethernet interfaces and their IPv6 configuration options.

Edit Ethernet

Guides on configuring IP address assignment and interface parameters.

VLAN Interfaces

Explains how VLANs divide a physical network into logical networks.

Add/Edit VLAN

Guides on configuring IP address assignment, bandwidth, DHCP, and connectivity checks for VLAN interfaces.

Policy and Static Routes

Policy Route

Details how to configure policy routes and manage bandwidth.

Static Route

Explains how to configure static routes for devices not reachable via the default gateway.

Zones

Zone

Describes the Zone screen for adding, editing, and removing zones.

NAT

NAT Summary

Provides a summary of all NAT rules and their configurations.

Add/Edit NAT

Guides on creating and editing NAT rules.

IP/MAC Binding

IP/MAC Binding Summary

Lists total IP to MAC bindings for devices connected to each interface.

Edit IP/MAC Binding

Guides on configuring an interface's IP to MAC address binding settings.

Captive Portal

Captive Portal

Details configuring network services that default to the captive portal page.

Login Page

Describes customizing the default login and access pages for the captive portal.

RTLS

Configuring RTLS

Guides on turning RTLS on/off and specifying Ekahau RTLS Controller details.

Firewall

Firewall

Describes firewall screen functions for enabling/disabling and configuring rules.

Add/Edit Firewall Screen

Guides on creating and editing firewall rules.

Session Control

Details limiting concurrent NAT/firewall sessions per client.

Add/Edit Session Limit

Explains configuring rules for session limits for users or addresses.

User/Group

User Summary

Provides a summary of all user accounts.

Add/Edit User

Guides on creating or editing user accounts.

Group Summary

Offers a summary of all user groups.

Setting

Controls default settings, login, lockout, and other user settings.

MAC Address

Maps wireless client MAC addresses to MAC roles (user accounts).

AP Profile

Radio

Describes creating radio profiles for APs.

SSID

Explains configuring SSID lists, security lists, and MAC filter lists.

SSID List

Details creating and managing SSID configurations.

Security List

Describes managing wireless security configurations for SSIDs.

Add/Edit Security Profile

Guides on creating or editing security profiles.

MAC Filter List

Explains creating and managing MAC filtering profiles for SSIDs.

MON Profile

MON Profile

Describes creating monitor mode configurations for APs.

ZyMesh Profile

ZyMesh Profile

Describes managing and creating ZyMesh profiles for APs.

Addresses

Address Summary

Provides a summary of all addresses and their types (HOST, RANGE, SUBNET).

Address Group Summary

Offers a summary of all address groups.

Services

Service Summary

Provides a summary of all services and their definitions.

Add/Edit Service Rule

Guides on creating or editing service rules.

Schedules

Schedule Summary

Provides a summary of all schedules.

Add/Edit Schedule One-Time Rule

Guides on defining or editing one-time schedules.

AAA Server

Active Directory / LDAP

Describes managing AD or LDAP servers for user authentication.

Authentication Method

Authentication Method

Describes the screen for creating authentication method objects.

Add Authentication Method

Guides on creating an authentication method object.

Certificates

My Certificates

Displays a summary list of certificates and certification requests.

Add My Certificates

Guides on creating self-signed certificates or certification requests.

Import Certificates

Explains how to save existing certificates to the NXC.

DHCPv6

System

Date and Time

Details setting the NXC's accurate time and date.

Authentication Server

Explains setting the NXC to act as a RADIUS server for authentication.

Log and Report

Email Daily Report

Describes starting/stopping data collection and viewing traffic statistics.

Log Settings

Controls log message and alert settings, including email and syslog.

File Manager

Firmware Package

Guides on checking firmware version and uploading firmware.

Diagnostics

Overview

Introduces using diagnostic screens for troubleshooting.

Diagnostics

Provides an easy way to generate configuration and diagnostic information files.

Packet Capture

Explains capturing network traffic through NXC interfaces.

Packet Flow Explore

Overview

Introduces clear visualization of packet forwarding and source IP address changes.

The Routing Status Screen

Allows viewing current routing flow and linking to routing settings.

The SNAT Status Screen

Details viewing source NAT (SNAT) settings and flow.

Reboot

Reboot

Guides on restarting the device remotely or via CLI.

Shutdown

Shutdown

Guides on shutting down the NXC via Web Configurator or CLI.

Troubleshooting

Overview

Offers suggestions for solving common problems.

Wireless

Offers troubleshooting for wireless devices connected to the NXC.

Resetting the NXC

Guides on resetting the NXC to factory default settings.

Appendix D Wireless LANs

RADIUS

Explains the RADIUS client-server model for authentication, authorization, and accounting.

Appendix G Legal Information

Safety Warnings

Provides general safety precautions for device usage.

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