ZyXEL Communications NWA1100N-CE CloudEnabled User manual

10/2011 - English Edition 1
Quick Start Guide
NWA1100N-CE CloudEnabled®
Business N Wireless Access Point

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Package Contents
- 1 x ZyXEL NWA1100N-CE Access Point
- 2 x Detachable Antennas
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x CAT5 Ethernet Cable
- Warranty Card
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide is for use with the ZyXEL NWA1100N-CE –
CloudEnabled® Business N Wireless Access Point.
This access point can operate in two distinct management modes: (1)
individually configured vial local user interface or (2) group managed via the
CloudCommand™online controller. The online controller adds enterprise-grade
features, essential for deployments of three or more access points, including:
- Remote configuration and management of multiple access points
concurrently;
- Simplified deployment via self-configuration;
- Enhanced security;
- Firewalled guest internet access;
- Multi-location roaming;
- Performance reporting and alerting;
- Automated firmware updates.
30 days of CloudCommand online service are included with purchase.
Annual subscription is required after 30 Days.
For use in group-managed mode with CloudCommand follow
“Option 1” from page 4 (blue tabs). For use in individually
configured mode, follow “Option 2” from page 9 (orange tabs).
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Option 1 –Use in group-managed mode with
CloudCommand
1.1. System Requirements
Configuration Requirements:
Internet connection
Computer with a Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based
operating system
Firefox 3.6, Chrome 5.0, Safari 4.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, or
later versions
1.2. Registering the Access Point Online
Step 1: Locate the Unit Identification
Code (UIC) on the label placed beneath
your Access Point.
Step 2: On a compatible browser (Firefox 3.6, Chrome 5.0, Safari 4.0, Internet
Explorer 8.0, or later versions) visit http://zyxel.cloudcommand.com
For use in group-managed mode with CloudCommand, the
Access Point must be first registered online.
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Step 3: Choose the appropriate registration option:
New Customer: If you don’t have an existing CloudCommand™ account, you
may use our simple step-by-step wizard to create one. The wizard will guide
you to complete the setup of your entire wireless network.
Existing Customer: If you already have a CloudCommand™ account, use your
username and password to log in.
1.3.1. Deploying the Access Point with Dynamic IP
Addressing (DHCP)
If your network automatically assigns IP addresses (DHCP service), simply
connect the Access Point to your network. Plug the included Ethernet cable
into the LAN port on the back of the access point. Plug the other end into
your existing router or switch.
There is no further setup necessary, as long as the access point can reach the
Internet. The access point will automatically set itself up and connect to the
internet. You can reconfigure your Access Point to a static IP using the
CloudCommand™ interface in the future.
The NWA1100N-CE is PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant. It can be
powered either with the included adapter or a Power over Ethernet (PoE)
switch. Once powered, the “SYS” LED will turn solid green to indicate the unit
is functioning properly.

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1.3.2 Deploying Your Access Point without Dynamic
IP Addressing (DHCP)
If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses (No DHCP service),
follow these steps to configure your Access Point:
Step 1: Connect the NWA1100N-CE directly to your computer using an
Ethernet cable.
Step 2: Configure the Ethernet connection of your computer as follows:
IP Address: within the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254 range
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 3: Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of the Access Point
(http://192.168.1.2) and press Enter.
Step 4: Type “admin” in the Username field and “1234” in the Password field,
and then click on the Login button.

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Step 5: Once you have logged in, configure the Access Point’s IP address and
DNS information to match your existing network configuration.
Step 6: Disconnect the Access Point from your computer and connect it to
the Local Area Network. The access point will automatically receive its
configuration from CloudCommand as it connects to the Internet.
The NWA1100N-CE is PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant. It can be
powered either with the included adapter or a Power over Ethernet (PoE)
switch. Once powered, the “SYS” LED will turn solid green to indicate the unit
is functioning properly.

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1.4. CloudCommand™ Dashboard
Log in at zyxel.cloudcommand.com to view your dashboard. The dashboard
is entry point into the CloudCommand virtual controller. This is where you
will monitor your network, troubleshoot problems, manage permissions of
individual devices or change your access point’s configuration.
1 –Manage Access Points and
Connect Devices and Change
configurations, WiFi Network
Names, security, and
passwords
2 –View Alerts and Events
and set up Alert Notifications
3 –Display detailed activity
reports for users and access
points
4 –User and Licensing
Information
5 –View Activity Graphs
6 –View devices connected
to your guest network
7 –View devices connected
to your primary wireless
network
8 –View Access Points in
your network
9 –Authorize a new
device to connect to your
wireless network
10 –Register new Access
Point on the wireless
network
11-Monitor alerts in real
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Option 2 –Use in individually configured mode
2.1. Connection and Login
Step 1: Connect the NWA1100N-CE directly to your computer using an
Ethernet cable. Even though you can connect to the Access Point wirelessly, it
is recommended that you established a wired connection to your computer
for initial configuration.
Step 2: Configure the Ethernet connection of your computer as follows:
IP Address: within the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254 range
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 3: Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of the Access Point
(http://192.168.1.2) and press Enter.
Step 4: Type “admin” in the Username field and “1234” in the Password field,
and then click on the Login button.
It is recommended that you change the login password when prompted. Be
sure to record the new password and keep it in a safe place. If you change the
password and then forget it, you will need to reset the Access Point to factory
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2.2. Configuring the Access Point without
CloudCommand
NWA1100-N CE is pre-configured for use in group mode, management by
CloudCommand.
After first login into the local user
interface, please check the
“Disable Cloud Management”
box. Then click on the “Apply”
button at the bottom of the page.
This will unlock all local
configuration features.
2.3. Important Local Configuration Elements
SYSTEM Menu
General: Choose a distinctive “System Name” to identify each access point
on your network.
Password: change system password
Time: change system time
WIRELESS Menu
Wireless Settings:Configure the basic settings for your wireless network ,
such as operating mode and channel.
SSID: Name up to 4 SSIDs
Security: Select security settings, such as WPA2-PSK