ZyXEL Communications NWA-3550 User manual

Benefits
802.11a/g Outdoor
Business WLAN
Access Point
NWA3550
ˍġConfigurable Dual-radio with a
Variety External Antenna
Solutions
ˍġFeatured with WDS Function for
Bridging Separate LAN Areas
Together
ˍġIP-66 Compliant Casing and Able
to Protect from UV Exposure
ˍġAlong with Packaged PSE for
Easy nstallation to
Administrators
ˍġWEP/WPA/WPA2 Supported to
Ensure Complete Network
Protection
Extending Coverage to the Outdoor World
The ZyXEL NWA3550 is an ideal solution for business seeking to deploy WLAN services in a variety of
outdoor environments for extended dual-band wireless signal coverage and increased aggregated
bandwith.The durable waterproof, dust-sealed and UV-resistant casing, as well as ZyXEL’s full options
of accessories including antennas,cables and surge resisters enable NWA3550 to offers network
planners with a solid and efficient outdoor system.
Bridging Discrete Networks
In addition to wider bandwidths, the NWA3550 also provides practical applications to bridge
separate networks.One of the two radio bands can be used as the connection backbone while the
other serves WLAN clients at the same time.This is highly beneficial for businesses to connect
different buildings quickly without expensive cable deployments.
Durable Casing for All Weathers
The exterior of the NWA3550 is designed to comply with the IP-66 standard, which guarantees
protection against dusts and even powerful water jets. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a
built-in heater monitored by the temperature sensor for NWA3550 to endure harsh outdoor
environments.
Abundant Kits for Snap Installation
The NWA3550 has Power over Ethernet (PoE) support that allows administrators to install the device
in areas where power outlets are not available. In order to fully supply the electrical power required
and to relieve technicians from the hassle finding a suitable PSE, the shipment package includes a
ZyXEL-certified PSE unit; and a well-designed mounting kit is also enclosed to facilitate both wall-
mount and pole-mount installations.
Enterprise Class Security
ZyXEL delivers enterprise-class security features to small and medium businesses.To shield wireless
communication at the source,WPA2 with TKIP/AES encryption provides the latest and toughest
standard-based security while WEP encryption supports legacy wireless clients. Additionally,WPA2
ensures the compatibility with all Wi-Fi-certified wireless clients.
Extend the Secured WLAN Service to
Outdoor Environments

Specifications
System Specifications
Standard Compliance
• Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3
- IEEE 802.3u
• WLAN
- IEEE 802.11a
- IEEE 802.11b/g
Radio
• Output Power
- 11b/g: 17 dBm
- 11a: 14 dBm
• Modulation Type
- 802.11b: DBQSK, DQPSK, CCK
- 802.11g: BQSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
- 802.11a: BQSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz Bands
USA: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz
ETSI: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz
Taiwan: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz
- 5 GHz Bands
USA: 5.15 to 5.25,5.725 to 5.825 GHz
ETSI: 5.15 to 5.725 GHz
Taiwan: 5.25 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz
Coverage Range
(Reference with antenna of 2 dBi)
• 11g
- Indoor: up to 100 m
- Outdoor: up to 400 m
• 11a
- Indoor: 80 m
- Outdoor: 200 m
Antenna
• 2 x N-type connector ports for external
antennas
Performance
• Wired Data Rates:10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing
(full-duplex switch)
• Wireless Data Rates
- IEEE 802.11b (auto-fallback)
CCK: 11/5.5 Mbps
DQPSK: 2 Mbps
DBPSK: 1 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11g (auto-fallback)
64-QAM: 54/48 Mbps
16-QAM: 36/24 Mbps
QPSK: 18/12 Mbps
BPSK: 9/6 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11a (auto-fallback)
64-QAM: 54/48 Mbps
16-QAM: 36/24 Mbps
QPSK: 18/12 Mbps
BPSK: 9/6 Mbps
Security
• WLAN Access Control List
• WEP 64/128/152
• WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK
• WPA-Enterprise,WPA2-Enterprise
• EAP-TLS,TTLS, PEAP, SIM
Hardware Specifications
Ports
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-T full duplex RJ-45 x 1
• Power over Ethernet:Yes (Must use the packaged
PSE device)
• Antenna: N-type x 2
• Vent
• Ground
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 256 (W) x 246 (D) x 82 (H) mm
• Weight: 2,000 g
Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment
• Temperature: -40ºC ~ 60ºC
• Humidity: 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Environment
• Temperature: -40ºC ~ 70ºC
• Humidity: 5% ~ 95%
Certification
Radio
• FCC Part 15C 15.247
• FCC Part 15E 15.407
• ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1
• ETSI EN 301893 V1.2.4
• DGT LP0002
• Industry Canada RSS-210
• AS/NZS 4268
EMC
• FCC Part 15B
• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1:08-2002
• EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1:11-2004
• EN 55022: 2006
• ICES-003
• AS/NZS CISPR22
Safety
• EN 60950-1
Package Contents
• RJ-45 Cable 1M
• Product CD
• QSG
• Mounting Kit
• PSE Device

Antenna Accessories
Pr
oduct
Gra
p
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P
art Num
b
er
(
STD
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E
AN
Code
F
requency Band
G
ai
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VSWR
Po
l
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ation
H
PBW
/
Horizontal
H
PBW/Vert
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F
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to
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Co
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S
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T
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H
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Rado
me
Colo
r
Rado
me M
at
eri
a
l
W
e
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ght
D
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s
i
o
n
s
EXT-108
91-005-047001
B
4
71
893
7
500
7
3
4
2
400 ~ 2500 MHz
8
d
B
i
2.0:1 Ma
x
Linear
,
vertica
l
5
0
Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emal
e
216
k
m/
hr
-4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
9
5
%
at 25
°
C
Gra
y
-w
h
it
e
Fiber glas
s
337
gw
f
1
9
x 2
50
m
m
EXT-109
9
1-005-048001
B
471
893
74
0
14
06
2400 ~ 2500 MH
z
9
d
Bi
1.5:1 Max
L
inear
,
vertica
l
1
5
dB
50
Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emale
2
16
k
m/
h
r
-
4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
95
%
at 5
5
°
C
G
ra
y
-w
h
ite
A
B
S
107
g
w
1
14 x 114 x 4
0
m
m
EXT-114
9
1-005-049001
B
4
71
893
7
500
741
2
400 ~ 2500 MH
z
1
4
d
B
i
1.5:1 Max
Linear
,
vertica
l
15
dB
50 Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emal
e
2
16
k
m/
h
r
-
4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
95
%
at 5
5
°
C
W
h
i
t
e
ABS
,
UV resistant
4
07
g
200
x
200
x
50
m
m
EXT-118
9
1-005-050001
B
4
71
893
74
0
141
3
2
400 ~ 2500 MH
z
1
8
d
B
i
1.5:1 Ma
x
Linear
,
vertica
l
26
dB
5
0Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emal
e
180
k
m/
h
r
-4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
9
5
%
at 55
°
C
Wh
i
t
e
ABS
,
UV resistant
1.6
kg
360
x
360
x 1
6
mm
36
0
°
15
°
65
°
60
°
3
0
°
30
°
1
5
°
5
°
ANT2206
9
1-005-231001
B
4
71
893
7
5080
1
3
12
d
B
50
Ω
R
P SMA Plug
-1
0
°
C
to
55
°
C
9
5
%
at 5
5
°
C
W
h
ite
,
B
l
ac
k
ABS
,
UV resist
1
10
g
7
6
x
86
x 11
8
mm
ANT3108
9
1-005-233001
B
471
893
7
508037
5
150 ~ 5875 MH
z
8
d
Bi
2.0:1 Max
Linear
,
vertica
l
50 Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emale
2
16
k
m/
h
r
-
4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
95
%
at 5
5
°
C
W
h
i
t
e
ABS
,
UV resist
206
g
f
2
0
x 2
60
mm
ANT3218
9
1-005-232001
B
4
71
893
7
508020
4
900 ~ 5875 MH
z
18
d
B
i
2.0:1 Max
Linear
,
vertica
l
25
dB
50 Ω
N
t
y
pe
f
emal
e
2
16
k
m/
h
r
-
4
0
°
C
to
80
°
C
95
%
at 5
5
°
C
G
ra
y
-w
h
it
e
A
BS
,
UV resist
6
40
gw
2
1
0
x
2
1
0
x 7
3
mm
24
00
~ 2
500
MHz
6
d
Bi
2.0:1
M
ax
L
inear
,
vertical
4900 ~ 5875
MHz
8
d
B
i
2.0:1
M
a
x
Linear
,
vertica
l
6
5
°
75
°
50
°
50
°
36
0
°
20
°
18°
1
8
°

Cable Accessories
LMR-400
P
/
N Lengt
h
9
1-005-075001
G
L
MR 400 N-PLUG to N-PLUG,
f
or 6
M
9
1-
005
-
0
7
500
2G
L
MR 400 N-PLUG to N-PLUG
,
for 9
M
9
1-005-075003
G
L
MR 400 N-PLUG to N-PLUG,
f
or 12M
9
1-
005
-
0
7
500
4
G
L
MR 400 N-PLUG to N-PLUG
,
f
or 1
M
LMR-200
P
/
N Lengt
h
9
1-
005
-
0
74
00
1
G
L
MR 200 N-PLUG to RP-SMA PLUG
,
f
or 3M
9
1-005-074002G
L
MR 200 N-PLUG to RP-SMA PLUG, for 6M
9
1-005-074003
G
L
MR 200 N-PLUG to RP-SMA PLUG,
f
or 9M
EXT-300
P
/
N Lengt
h
9
1-005-082001B Z
y
AIR EXT-300, Jumper Cable, Surge Arrstor
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