ZyXEL Communications NWA5560-N User manual

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NWA5160N 802.11a/g/n Wire-
less LAN Managed Access Point
NWA5560-N 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual-
Radio Managed Access Point
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 05/2011
NWA Managed Access Point
Series
Copyright 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
USER’S GUIDE

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Device Panels
RESET CONSOLE
PORT ETHERNET PORT POWER JACK
POWER
/ SYS ETHERNETWLAN OR WLAN 1/2
KENSINGTON
LOCK

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LEDs
The following table describes your NWA’s (Managed Access Point)
LEDs.
Hardware Connections
The following shows you how to makethe NWA’s hardware connections.
The NWA5560-N is shown in these example figures.
LED Color STATE DESCRIPTION
Power /
Sys Green On The NWA is powered on.
Off The NWA is powered off.
Red Off The NWA has succesfully booted.
Flashing The NWA has encountered a system failure and
cannot boot.
Ethernet Green Flashing /
On The NWA has an active 10M/100M connection.
Yellow Flashing /
On The NWA has an active 1000M connection.
Dark The NWA does not have any active connections.
WLAN Green On The NWA’s wireless module is active.
Off The NWA’s wireless module is inactive or
disconnected from the network.
Flashing The NWA is transmitting and receiving data to
and from wireless clients.

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With PoE
1. Connect the NWA to a PoE device with an 8-pin CAT5e cable.
2. Connect the PoE device to an upstream switch or directly to the NXC-
5200 Wireless LAN Controller.

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Without PoE
1. Connect the NWA to to an upstream switch or directly to the NXC-
5200 Wireless LAN Controller.
2. Connect the NWA to an appropriate power outlet and turn on the
power.
Console Port Configuration
The NWA is pre-configured, but you may use the console port to
manually configure the NWA if necessary. Connect a PS-2 console cable
from the console port on your computer to the console port on your
NWA. Run a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal, with
the following settings:

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• Speed 115,200 bits per second
• 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
• No flow control.
Log in using ‘admin’ and ‘1234’ as the username and password.
Welcome to NWA5560-N
Username: admin
Password:
NWA IP Address
The NWA is pre-configured to get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP
server by default.
Use these commands if you want to give the NWA a fixed IP address.
NWA-NXC Discovery
Use the AP Controller (NXC5200) to remotely manage the NWAs in your
network. If the NXC and NWA are in the same network, then the NWA
can find the NXC automatically by broadcasting.
If the NWA and NXC are not in the same network, you must configure
the NWA to find the NXC in one of two ways:
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# capwap ap vlan ip address
192.168.1.37 255.255.255.0
Router(config)# capwap ap vlan ip gateway
192.168.1.32
Enter configuration mode
The NWA IP address and subnet mask
The NWA gateway

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Static Discovery
Manually enter the IP address of the NXC on the NWA. You can enter up
to two IP addresses for the NXC.
Dynamic Discovery via DHCP server
If the NWA gets a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, you can
simultaneously let it get the NXC IP address by configuring it in the
DHCP server using DHCP Option 138. You can configure up to two NXC
IP addresses on the DHCP server.
Test the Connection
Ping the NXC from the NWA to test the connection.
Router# ping 192.168.1.1 (the NXC IP address)
PING 192.168.1.1 (192.168.1.254) 56(84) bytes of data.
If it fails, configure the gateway IP address of the NWA.
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# capwap ap vlan ip gateway 192.168.1.32
If the NWA and NXC are in a VLAN, configure the VLAN ID (tagged or
untagged) using this command:
• capwap ap vlan vlan-id VID { tag | untag } (VID from 1 to 4094)
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# capwap ap ac-ip
192.168.1.1 192.168.1.2
Router(config)# show capwap ap
discovery-type
Discovery type : Static AC IP
Enter configuration mode
These are the NXC IP addresses
Confirm that static discovery is used to find the
NXC.
AC is the AP Controller, that is, the NXC.

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For example:
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# capwap ap vlan vlan-id 2 tag
To see detailed NWA – NXC connection status, use the following
command:
Router# show capwap ap info
SM-State RUN(8)
msg-buf-usage 0/10 (Usage/Max)
capwap-version 10118
Radio Number 1/4 (Usage/Max)
BSS Number 8/8 (Usage/Max)
IANA ID 037a
Description AP-0013499999FF
Specifications
Specifications are accurate at the time of writing. They apply to all
models in the series unless a particlar model is specified.
Feature Specification
Ethernet Port 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 (x1)
Console Port Hardware Console (PS-2)
Antenna NWA5160N: Three embedded MIMO antennas
NWA5560-N:Four external MIMO antennas
Antenna Gain NWA5160N: 6dBi at 2.4GHz, 5.1dBi at 5.2GHz, 8dBi at 5.8GHz
NWA5560-N: 3dBi
Power over
Ethernet NWA5160N: IEEE 802.3af
NWA5560-N: IEEE 802.3at and compatible with IEEE 802.3af
Power
Requirement 12VDC @ 1.5 A Maximum

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Temperature NWA5160N: Operating: 0~40 oC, Storage: -30~60 oC
NWA5560-N: Operating: 0~40 oC, Storage: -30~70 oC
Humidity NWA5160N: Operating: 20~95 oC, Storage: 20~95 oC
NWA5560-N: Operating: 10~90 oC, Storage: 10~90 oC
Standards
Compliance IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u 10Base-T & 100Base-TX physical layer specification
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.3z (1000Base-SX/ 1000Base-LX)
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.3az (NWA5560-N only)
Management
Access Managed though the NXC5200 Web-based user interface, access over HTTP & HTTPS.
CLI access using SSH & console port.
IP & DHCP Static IP address assignment
DHCP client
Data Rate NWA5160-N: Up to 300 Mbps
NWA5560-N: Up to 300 Mbps
2.4 GHz RF
Frequency
Range
North America: 2.412~2.462 GHz
Japan: 2.412 MHz~2.472 GHz
Europe ETSI : 2.412-2.472 GHz
IEEE 802.11g/n
• USA (FCC): 2.422 GHz ~ 2.452 GHz
• Europe (ETSI): 2.422 GHz ~ 2.462 GHz
• Japan (TELEC) : 2.422 GHz ~ 2.462 GHz
5 GHz RF
Frequency
Range
North America: 5.15 GHz~5.35 GHz ; 5.47 GHz~5.7 GHz; 5.725
GHz ~ 5.850 GHz
Europe ETSI: 5.15 GHz ~ 5.35 GHz ; 5.47 GHz ~ 5.725 GHz
Japan: 5.15 GHz ~ 5.35 GHz ; 5.47 GHz ~ 5.725 GHz
Feature Specification

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Output Power 2.4GHz
• IEEE 802.11b/g 17dBm max.
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n (HT20 only) 17dBm max 5GHz
• IEEE 802.11a 18dBm max.
• IEEE 802.11a/n HT20 7dBm max
• IEEE 802.11a/n HT40 13dBm max
Safety
Approvals European Union
• EN 60950-1
EMI Approvals European Union (CE Mark)
• EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
• EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1
• EN 55022: 2006+A1: 2007, Class B (NWA5160N)
• EN 55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 (NWA5160N)
North America
• FCC Part 15 (Class B)
Canada
ICES-003 (NWA5160N)
Wireless
Approvals European Union
• ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7
• EN 301 893 V1.5.1
North America
• FCC Part15C 15.247
• FCC Part 15E
Canada
• Industry Canada RSS-210 (NWA5160N)
Australia (C-Tick) (NWA5160N)
• CISPR22 (NWA5160N)
Taiwan (DGT)
• LP0002
Medical
Approvals European Union
• EN 60601-1-2 : 2002
Feature Specification

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Wall Mounting Instructions
Do not install the NWA in an inverted horizontal position under a desk or
tabletop.
To hang your NWA on a wall:
1. Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.
2. Drill two pilot holes for the screws. Make sure the distance between
the centers of the holes and the size of screws match the
specifications below.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.

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3. Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap
of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall.
4. Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to
hold the weight of the NWA with the connection cables.
5. Align the holes on the back of the NWA with the screws on the wall.
Hang the NWA on the screws.
You can also use the optional Ceiling Mounting Kit (sold separately) to
mount the NWA on a ceiling instead of a wall.
Legal
Open Source Announcements
This product uses Open Source software. To view the Open Source licenses associated with this product, see
the Open Source Announcements appendix in the NXC5200 User’s Guide.
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.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage

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points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please con-
tact your vendor for further information.
• 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 it 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 device and the power source.
• 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 elec-
tric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• 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.
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

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equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20
cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL
modems, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
"Contains TX FCC ID: I88NWD672NU”
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
注意 !
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現
有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍
受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
在 5.25GHz-5.35GHz 頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon
proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials,
ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either
parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper
operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product
of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the
product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal
working conditions.

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Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential
damages of any kind to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material Authorization
number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when
shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired
or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or
replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country.
Registration
Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at
www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
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Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software
described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This
publication is subject to change without notice.

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