ZyXEL Communications NWA3000-N Series User manual

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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
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About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure a device using the web configurator. You
should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
•SupportDisc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
•ZyXELWebSite
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications.
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.
E-mail: [email protected]

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The product in this book may be referred to as the “device”, the “device”, the “AP”, or the
“system” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the
“enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. “Select”
or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Status > Show Statistics means you first click Maintenance in the
navigation panel, then the Status sub menu and finally the Show Statistics button to get to
that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For example, “k”
for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so
on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
• Screens reproduced here for demonstration purposes may not exactly match the screens on your
device.

Document Conventions
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The device icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
device Computer Notebook computer
Server Printer Firewall
Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or
230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can
walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
• “Not to remove the plug and plug into a wall outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power supply first
before insert into the wall.”
• (In other words, do NOT remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to
the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet.)
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included
antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged.
• The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables
must all be completely indoors.
• The indoors versions of this product are for indoor use only (utilisation intérieure exclusivement).
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................17
Introduction ................................................................................................................................19
The Web Configurator ................................................................................................................27
Configuration Basics ..................................................................................................................43
Tutorials ....................................................................................................................................49
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................67
Dashboard ................................................................................................................................69
Monitor .....................................................................................................................................75
Management Mode ....................................................................................................................93
LAN Setting ................................................................................................................................97
Wireless ...................................................................................................................................101
Device HA ............................................................................................................................... 117
User .........................................................................................................................................127
AP Profile ................................................................................................................................135
MON Profile .............................................................................................................................151
Certificates ..............................................................................................................................157
System ....................................................................................................................................175
Log and Report .......................................................................................................................205
File Manager ...........................................................................................................................219
Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................229
Reboot ......................................................................................................................................237
Shutdown .................................................................................................................................239
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................241
Product Specifications ..............................................................................................................251

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................7
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................9
Part I: User’s Guide ................................................................................17
Chapter 1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................19
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................19
1.2 Applications for the device ...................................................................................................20
1.2.1 AP + Bridge ................................................................................................................20
1.2.2 MBSSID ......................................................................................................................21
1.3 Management Mode ..............................................................................................................22
1.4 Ways to Manage the device .................................................................................................22
1.5 Good Habits for Managing the device ..................................................................................23
1.6 Hardware Connections .........................................................................................................24
1.7 LEDs ....................................................................................................................................25
1.8 Starting and Stopping the device ..........................................................................................26
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator............................................................................................................27
2.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................27
2.2 Access ..................................................................................................................................27
2.3 The Main Screen ..................................................................................................................29
2.3.1 Title Bar ......................................................................................................................29
2.3.2 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................30
2.3.3 Warning Messages .....................................................................................................33
2.3.4 Site Map .....................................................................................................................33
2.3.5 Object Reference ........................................................................................................33
2.3.6 Tables and Lists ..........................................................................................................39
Chapter 3
Configuration Basics..............................................................................................................43

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3.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................43
3.2 Object-based Configuration .................................................................................................43
3.3 Feature Configuration Overview ..........................................................................................43
3.3.1 Feature .......................................................................................................................43
3.3.2 MGNT Mode ...............................................................................................................44
3.3.3 LAN Setting ................................................................................................................44
3.3.4 Wireless ......................................................................................................................44
3.3.5 Device HA ...................................................................................................................44
3.4 Objects .................................................................................................................................45
3.4.1 User ............................................................................................................................45
3.4.2 AP Profile ....................................................................................................................45
3.4.3 MON Profile ................................................................................................................46
3.5 System .................................................................................................................................46
3.5.1 WWW, SSH, TELNET, FTP, SNMP, and Auth. Server ................................................46
3.5.2 Logs and Reports .......................................................................................................46
3.5.3 File Manager ...............................................................................................................46
3.5.4 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................47
3.5.5 Shutdown ....................................................................................................................47
Chapter 4
Tutorials..................................................................................................................................49
4.1 Sample Network Setup ........................................................................................................49
4.1.1 Set the Management Modes ......................................................................................50
4.1.2 Set the LAN IP Address and Management VLAN (vlan99) ........................................51
4.1.3 Set Up Wireless User Authentication .........................................................................52
4.1.4 Create the AP Profiles (staff, guest) ...........................................................................54
4.2 Rogue AP Detection .............................................................................................................57
4.2.1 Rogue AP Containment ..............................................................................................61
4.3 Load Balancing ....................................................................................................................63
4.4 Dynamic Channel Selection .................................................................................................64
Part II: Technical Reference...................................................................67
Chapter 5
Dashboard.............................................................................................................................69
5.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................69
5.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ...............................................................................69
5.2 Dashboard ............................................................................................................................69
5.2.1 CPU Usage .................................................................................................................73
5.2.2 Memory Usage ...........................................................................................................74