ZyXEL Communications NXC5500 Specifications

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With demand for Internet connection of mobile devices growing rapidly, high scalability WLAN
and centralized management become necessary for wireless device deployments. ZyXEL’s next-
generation WLAN controller, the NXC5500, is capable of extending networks exibly and fullling
dierent deploy requirements with excellent AP compatibility; and the NXC5500 can centralize
WLAN management to reduce extra eorts. The NXC5500 is easy to use and scalable for hotels,
education institutions, chain stores as well as small- to medium-size enterprises to congure
network solutions that meet their specic needs.
Benets
Ultimate scalability, instant provisioning
The great scalability allows ZyXEL NXC5500 to manage up to 512 access points centrally,
and the NXC5500 also helps administrators to make auto provision without exhaustive
conguration for each AP within few minutes.
Unmatched performance and capacity
The next-generation WLAN controller NXC5500 is equipped with 6 Gigabit Ethernet
ports, enabling both high bandwidth and exible deployments. It can support up to
16,000 concurrent devices without compromising performance. With high performance
and scalability, the NXC5500 ensures robust networking for modern networks where one
person is equipped with multiple devices.
Non-stop Wi-Fi services
The large demand of wireless connection increases unpredictable changes in WLAN
environments. To reduce the impact of these unpredictable changes, NXC5500 has Auto
Healing feature that detects status of neighbor APs and adjust AP power automatically to
provide enduring network services. If an AP is not functional, the nearby APs will increase
output power to cover the void area. Once the AP outage recovers, the nearby APs
decrease output power automatically.
• CentralizedWLANmanagement
and auto provisioning
• Managesupto512APswith
granular access control
• ZyMESHsimpliescomplex,
inconvenient cabling Wi-Fi
deployments
• ClientSteeringenhances
eciency of wireless spectrum
utilization
• AutoHealingmaximizesWi-Fi
service availability
• Comprehensiveguestnetwork
management features
Deploy and Manage a Highly Scalable,
Worry-Free WLAN
NXC5500
Wireless LAN Controller
NXC5500
Wireless LAN Controller
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of ZyXEL Communications Corp. All other brands, product names, or trademarks mentioned are the property of
their respective owners. All specications are subject to change without notice.
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Access Point Compatibility List
Series
NWA3000-NSeries NWA5000Series NWA5120Series
Unified Pro Access Point ManagedAccessPoint Unified Access Point
Model
NWA3160-N
NWA3560-N
NWA3550-N
NWA5160N
NWA5560-N
NWA5550-N
NWA5121-NI
NWA5121-N
NWA5123-NI
NWA5301-NJ
Functions
Auto provisioning over WAN
& LAN
Yes Yes
Yes
CAPWAP Yes Yes Yes
Auto channel selection Yes Yes Yes
AP load-balancing Yes Yes Yes
Monitoringmode Yes Yes Yes
Rogue AP detection Yes Yes Yes
Rogue AP containment Yes Yes Yes
Packet capture Yes Yes Yes
Data forwarding Local bridge/Data tunnel Local bridge/Data tunnel Local bridge
ZyMESH Yes Yes Yes
Other Information
License
Item Description
ManagedAPscalability
The NXC5500 Managed AP License increases the number of APs that can be managed by the NXC5500 WLAN
controller by increments of 64 APs at a time. The maximum number of APs supported is 512.
ZyMESH
This license enables the ZyMESH function on the NXC5500, supporting unlimited root APs for wireless mesh
deployments.
NXC5500
Wireless LAN Controller
Model NXC5500
Access Control
MACaccesscontrollist Yes
MACauthentication Yes, nternal and external RADIUS
Guest account generator Yes (2048 user)
Customizable web login portal Yes
QoS
WMM/powersave Yes
DiffServmarking Yes
AP load balancing Yes
ManagementFeatures
CLIwithSSH Yes
WebUIwithSSL Yes
SNMP v1, v2c, v3
Multi-leveladministrationroles Admin, guest operator
User/ApplicationManagement
Authentication RADIUS/Microsoft AD/LDAP/Local
Local user database Yes (4096)
User/grouppolicy Yes
Captive portal Yes
External portal page Yes
Page upload Yes
Other
Systemdiagnostictool Yes
Certification
EMC
• EMI and susceptibility (Class A)
• FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109
• CE EN55022, EN55024
• ERP Lot 6
• BSMI CNS13438
Safety
• LVD EN60950-1: A12
• BSMI CNS14336
Power Requirements
Power supply 12 VDC, 100 - 240 VAC
PhysicalSpecifications
Item
Dimensions(WxDxH)(mm/in.) 438 x 302.7 x 44/17.24 x 11.92 x 1.73
Weight(kg/lb.) 4.750/10.47
Packing
Dimensions(WxDxH)(mm/in.) 680 x 425 x 190/26.77 x 16.73 x 7.48
Weight(kg/lb.) 8.525/18.79
EnvironmentalSpecifications
Operating
Temperature 0°C to 40°C/32°F to 104°F
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage
Temperature -30°C to 70°C/-22°F to 158°F
Humidity 10% to 90%
MTBF(hr) 43,800

ZyXEL Communications NXC5500 Specifications

General

Model	NXC5500
Type	Wireless LAN Controller
Maximum APs Supported	512
Redundancy	Yes
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
VLAN Support	Yes
PoE Support	No
Firewall	Yes
VPN	Yes
Management Interface	CLI
Power Supply	AC 100-240V
Interface	Ethernet
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C