ZyXEL Communications NWA5123-ACHD 802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Radio Unified Access Point / 802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Radio Access Point / 802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Radio Nebula Cloud Managed Access Point User Manual Book

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Default Login DetailsUser’s GuideNWA/WAC Series802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Unified Access PointCopyright © 2017 Zyxel Communications CorporationLAN IP Address DHCP-assignedORhttp://192.168.1.2User Name adminPassword 1234Version 5.10 Edition 1, 09/2017
NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide2IMPORTANT!READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.Related Documentation•Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NWA/WAC and access the Web Configurator. •CLI Reference GuideThe CLI Reference Guide explains how to use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the NWA/WAC.Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the NWA/WAC.• Web Configurator Online HelpClick the help icon in any screen for help in configuring that screen and supplementary information.•More InformationGo to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NWA/WAC.
NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide3Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this 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• All models in this series may be referred to as the “NWA/WAC” in this guide.• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you first click Configuration in the navigation panel, then the Network sub menu and finally the IP Setting tab to get to that screen.Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this guide may use the following generic icons. The NWA/WAC icon is not an exact representation of your device. NWA/WAC Router Switch Internet Server Desktop Laptop AP Controller
Contents OverviewNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide4Contents OverviewUser’s Guide ......................................................................................................................................12Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 35Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 47Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................53Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................ 54Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 60Network ................................................................................................................................................. 75Wireless ................................................................................................................................................... 84Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................... 97User ....................................................................................................................................................... 100AP Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 107MON Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 126WDS Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 130Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 132System .................................................................................................................................................. 148Log and Report ................................................................................................................................... 173File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 185Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 196LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 198Antenna Switch .................................................................................................................................. 200Reboot ................................................................................................................................................. 202Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................. 203Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 204
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide5Table of ContentsDocument Conventions ......................................................................................................................3Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5Part I: User’s Guide..........................................................................................12Chapter 1Introduction ........................................................................................................................................131.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 131.1.1 Management Mode ............................................................................................................. 171.1.2 MBSSID .................................................................................................................................... 181.1.3 Dual-Radio ............................................................................................................................. 191.1.4 Root AP ................................................................................................................................... 191.1.5 Repeater ................................................................................................................................ 201.2 Ways to Manage the NWA/WAC .................................................................................................211.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA/WAC ................................................................................ 221.4 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................. 221.5 NWA5301-NJ Hardware ................................................................................................................. 221.5.1 110 Punch-Down Block ......................................................................................................... 221.5.2 Phone Port ............................................................................................................................. 241.5.3 Console Port .......................................................................................................................... 241.6 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 251.6.1 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S ................................................................ 251.6.2 NWA1123-AC PRO and WAC6103D-I ................................................................................. 271.6.3 NWA5301-NJ .......................................................................................................................... 291.6.4 NWA1123-ACv2, NWA5121-N, NWA5121-NI, NWA5123-AC and NWA5123-NI .............. 301.6.5 WAC5302D-S .......................................................................................................................... 311.6.6 NWA1123-AC HD, NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S ................................................... 321.7 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WAC ......................................................................................... 33Chapter 2The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................352.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 352.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 352.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 362.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 37
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide62.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 402.3.3 Warning Messages ................................................................................................................ 432.3.4 Tables and Lists ...................................................................................................................... 43Chapter 3Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................................473.1 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 473.2 Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 473.2.1 Country Code ....................................................................................................................... 473.2.2 Time Zone ............................................................................................................................... 483.2.3 Uplink ...................................................................................................................................... 483.2.4 Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 493.2.5 SSID ........................................................................................................................................ 503.2.6 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 52Part II: Technical Reference...........................................................................53Chapter 4Dashboard..........................................................................................................................................544.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 544.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 544.2 Dashboard ...................................................................................................................................... 544.2.1 CPU Usage ............................................................................................................................. 584.2.2 Memory Usage ...................................................................................................................... 59Chapter 5Monitor................................................................................................................................................605.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 605.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 605.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 605.3 Network Status ................................................................................................................................ 615.3.1 Port Statistics Graph .............................................................................................................. 635.4 Radio List ........................................................................................................................................ 645.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information ................................................................................................655.5 Station List ....................................................................................................................................... 675.6 WDS Link Info ................................................................................................................................... 685.7 Detected Device ........................................................................................................................... 695.8 View Log .......................................................................................................................................... 72Chapter 6Network...............................................................................................................................................75
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide76.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 756.1.1 Management Mode ............................................................................................................. 756.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 776.2 IP Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 786.3 VLAN ................................................................................................................................................ 796.4 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ........................................................................................................ 82Chapter 7Wireless...............................................................................................................................................847.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 847.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 847.1.2 What You Need to Know ..................................................................................................... 857.2 AP Management ............................................................................................................................ 857.3 Rogue AP ......................................................................................................................................... 887.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List ................................................................................................ 907.4 Load Balancing .............................................................................................................................. 917.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections ........................................................................ 937.5 DCS .................................................................................................................................................. 947.6 Technical Reference ...................................................................................................................... 94Chapter 8Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................978.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 978.1.1 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 978.2 Bluetooth Advertising Settings ....................................................................................................... 978.2.1 Edit Advertising Settings ....................................................................................................... 98Chapter 9User....................................................................................................................................................1009.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1009.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 1009.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................... 1009.2 User Summary ................................................................................................................................ 1019.2.1 Add/Edit User ....................................................................................................................... 1019.3 Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 1039.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings ........................................................................ 105Chapter 10AP Profile...........................................................................................................................................10710.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 10710.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 10710.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 10710.2 Radio ............................................................................................................................................ 108
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide810.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ...................................................................................................... 10910.3 SSID .............................................................................................................................................. 11410.3.1 SSID List ............................................................................................................................... 11410.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile ......................................................................................................... 11510.4 Security List .................................................................................................................................. 11810.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ................................................................................................... 11810.5 MAC Filter List .............................................................................................................................. 12110.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ............................................................................................... 12210.6 Layer-2 Isolation List .................................................................................................................... 12310.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile .................................................................................... 124Chapter 11MON Profile.......................................................................................................................................12611.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 12611.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 12611.2 MON Profile ................................................................................................................................. 12611.2.1 Add/Edit MON Profile ....................................................................................................... 12711.3 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 128Chapter 12WDS Profile........................................................................................................................................13012.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 13012.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 13012.2 WDS Profile ................................................................................................................................... 13012.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ........................................................................................................ 131Chapter 13Certificates .......................................................................................................................................13213.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 13213.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 13213.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 13213.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ...................................................................................................... 13413.2 My Certificates ........................................................................................................................... 13513.2.1 Add My Certificates .......................................................................................................... 13613.2.2 Edit My Certificates ........................................................................................................... 13813.2.3 Import Certificates ........................................................................................................... 14113.3 Trusted Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 14213.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates .................................................................................................... 14313.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ............................................................................................... 14613.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 147Chapter 14System...............................................................................................................................................148
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide914.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 14814.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 14814.2 Host Name ................................................................................................................................... 14814.3 Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 14914.3.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ..................................................................................... 15214.3.2 Time Server Synchronization ............................................................................................ 15214.4 WWW Overview .......................................................................................................................... 15314.4.1 Service Access Limitations ............................................................................................... 15314.4.2 System Timeout .................................................................................................................. 15314.4.3 HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 15414.4.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ................................................................................. 15414.4.5 HTTPS Example ................................................................................................................... 15514.5 SSH ............................................................................................................................................. 16314.5.1 How SSH Works .................................................................................................................. 16314.5.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA/WAC ......................................................................... 16414.5.3 Requirements for Using SSH ..............................................................................................16514.5.4 Configuring SSH ................................................................................................................. 16514.5.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH .............................................................................. 16514.6 Telnet ........................................................................................................................................... 16714.7 FTP ................................................................................................................................................ 16714.8 SNMP ........................................................................................................................................... 16814.8.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................................. 16914.8.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................................... 17014.8.3 Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................. 17014.8.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ...................................................................... 171Chapter 15Log and Report.................................................................................................................................17315.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 17315.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter .................................................................................. 17315.2 Email Daily Report ....................................................................................................................... 17315.3 Log Setting .................................................................................................................................. 17515.3.1 Log Setting Screen ............................................................................................................ 17615.3.2 Edit System Log Settings .................................................................................................. 17715.3.3 Edit Remote Server ........................................................................................................... 18115.3.4 Active Log Summary ....................................................................................................... 182Chapter 16File Manager ....................................................................................................................................18516.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 18516.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 18516.1.2 What you Need to Know .................................................................................................. 18516.2 Configuration File ....................................................................................................................... 186
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide1016.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ...................................................... 19016.3 Firmware Package .................................................................................................................... 19116.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP .......................................................................... 19216.4 Shell Script ................................................................................................................................... 193Chapter 17Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................19617.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 19617.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 19617.2 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 196Chapter 18LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................19818.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 19818.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 19818.2 Suppression Screen .................................................................................................................. 19818.3 Locator Screen .......................................................................................................................... 199Chapter 19Antenna Switch................................................................................................................................20019.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 20019.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 20019.2 Antenna Switch Screen ............................................................................................................. 200Chapter 20Reboot...............................................................................................................................................20220.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 20220.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 20220.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 202Chapter 21Shutdown..........................................................................................................................................20321.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 20321.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 20321.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 203Chapter 22Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................20422.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 20422.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ................................................................................ 20422.3 NWA/WAC Access and Login ................................................................................................... 20522.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 20622.5 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................. 207
Table of ContentsNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide1122.6 Resetting the NWA/WAC ........................................................................................................... 21222.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................213Appendix A Importing Certificates ............................................................................................... 214Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 227Appendix C Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 235Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 241Index.................................................................................................................................................254
12PART IUser’s Guide
NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide13CHAPTER 1Introduction1.1 Overview This User’s Guide covers the following models: NWA1123-ACv2, NWA1123-AC PRO, NWA1123-AC HD, NWA5121-N, NWA5121-NI, NWA5123-AC, NWA5123-AC HD, NWA5123-NI, NWA5301-NJ, WAC5302D-S, WAC6103D-I, WAC6303D-S, WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, WAC6503D-S, and WAC6553D-E. Your NWA/WAC is a wireless AP (Access Point). It extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. Table 1 NWA1123 Series Comparison TableFEATURES NWA1123-ACV2NWA1123-AC PRO NWA1123-AC HDSupported Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acSupported Frequency Bands2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHzAvailable Security ModesNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNumber of SSID Profiles 64 64 64Number of Wireless Radios 222Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentYes Yes NoRogue APs Detection Yes Yes YesWDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Root AP & Repeater ModesYes Yes NoTunnel Forwarding Mode No No NoLayer-2 Isolation Yes Yes YesPower Detection No No NoExternal Antennas No No NoInternal Antennas Yes Yes YesAntenna Switch No Yes NoLED Locator No Yes Yes
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide14CAPWAP Managed AP Mode No No NoAC (AP Controller) Discovery No No No802.11r Fast Roaming Support in Managed AP ModeNo No NoBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) No No NoMaximum number of log messages 512 event logs or 1024 debug logsTable 2 NWA5000 Series Comparison TableFEATURES NWA5121-N NWA5121-NI NWA5123-AC NWA5123-AC HD NWA5123-NI NWA5301-NJSupported Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nSupported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHzAvailable Security ModesNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNumber of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64 64 64Number of Wireless Radios 112 221Monitor Mode & Rogue APs ContainmentYes Yes Yes No Yes NoRogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesWDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Root AP & Repeater ModesYes Yes Yes No Yes YesTunnel Forwarding Mode No No No No No NoLayer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesPower Detection NoNoNo NoNoNoExternal Antennas Yes No No No No NoInternal Antennas No Yes Yes Yes Yes YesAntenna Switch No No No No No NoLED Locator No No No Yes No NoCAPWAP Managed AP Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesTable 1 NWA1123 Series Comparison TableFEATURES NWA1123-ACV2NWA1123-AC PRO NWA1123-AC HD
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide15AC (AP Controller) Discovery Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes802.11r Fast Roaming Support in Managed AP ModeYes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) No No No No No NoMaximum number of log messages 256 event logs or 1 debug logs256 event logs or 1 debug logs512 event logs or 1024 debug logs512 event logs or 1024 debug logs256 event logs or 1 debug logs256 event logs or 1 debug logsTable 3 WAC5000/6000 Series Comparison TableFEATURES WAC5302D-S WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-SSupported Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acSupported Frequency Bands2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHzAvailable Security ModesNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNumber of SSID Profiles 64 64 64Number of Wireless Radios 222Monitor Mode & Rogue APs Containment No Yes NoRogue APs Detection Yes Yes YesWDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Root AP & Repeater ModesNo Yes YesTunnel Forwarding Mode No Yes YesLayer-2 Isolation Yes Yes YesPower Detection Yes No YesExternal Antennas No No NoInternal Antennas Yes Yes YesAntenna Switch No Yes NoLED Locator No Yes YesCAPWAP Managed AP Mode Yes Yes YesAC (AP Controller) Discovery Yes Yes YesTable 2 NWA5000 Series Comparison TableFEATURES NWA5121-N NWA5121-NI NWA5123-AC NWA5123-AC HD NWA5123-NI NWA5301-NJ
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide16802.11r Fast Roaming Support in Managed AP ModeNo Yes YesBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Yes No YesMaximum number of log messages 256 event logs or 1 debug logs512 event logs or 1024 debug logs512 event logs or 1024 debug logsTable 4 WAC6500 Series Comparison TableFEATURES WAC6502D-E WAC6502D-S WAC6503D-S WAC6553D-ESupported Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11acSupported Frequency Bands2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHz 2.4 GHz5 GHzAvailable Security ModesNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNoneWEPWPA2WPA2-MIXWPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK-MIXNumber of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64Number of Wireless Radios 2222Monitor Mode & Rogue APs Containment YesYesYesYesRogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes YesWDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Root AP & Repeater ModesYesYesYesYesTunnel Forwarding Mode YesYesYesYesLayer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes YesPower Detection Yes Yes Yes YesExternal Antennas Yes No No YesInternal Antennas No Yes Yes NoAntenna Switch No No No NoLED Locator Yes Yes Yes YesCAPWAP Managed AP Mode YesYesYesYesAC (AP Controller) Discovery YesYesYesYes802.11r Fast Roaming Support in Managed AP ModeYesYesYesYesTable 3 WAC5000/6000 Series Comparison TableFEATURES WAC5302D-S WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide17You can set the NWA/WAC to operate in either standalone AP or managed AP mode. When the NWA/WAC is in standalone AP mode, it can serve as a normal AP, as an RF monitor to search for rouge APs to help eliminate network threats (if it supports monitor mode and rogue APs detection/containment), or even as a root AP or a wireless repeater to establish wireless links with other APs in a WDS (Wireless Distribution System). A WDS is a wireless connection between two or more APs.Your NWA/WAC’s business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make it ideally suited for advanced service delivery in mission-critical networks. It uses Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide simultaneous independent virtual APs. Additionally, innovations in roaming technology and QoS features eliminate voice call disruptions. The NWA/WAC controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, and rogue Access Point (AP) detection. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.Your NWA/WAC is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. See the Quick Start Guide for how to make hardware connections.1.1.1 Management Mode The NWA/WAC is a unified AP and can work either in standalone AP mode or in managed AP mode. If the NWA/WAC and a Zyxel AP controller, such as the NXC2500 or NXC5500, are in the same subnet, it will be managed by the controller automatically.An AP controller uses Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP, see RFC 5415) to discover and configure multiple managed APs.To set the NWA/WAC to be managed by an AP controller in a different subnet or change between management modes, use the AC (AP Controller) Discovery screen (see Section 6.4 on page 82). When the NWA/WAC is in standalone AP mode and connects to a DHCP server, it uses the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Otherwise, the NWA/WAC uses the default static management IP address (192.168.1.2). You can use the AC Discovery screen to have the NWA/WAC work as a managed AP.When the NWA/WAC is in managed AP mode, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP address from the AP controller. It can be configured ONLY by the AP controller. To change the NWA/WAC back to standalone AP mode, use the Reset button to restore the default configuration. Alternatively, you need to check the AP controller for the NWA/WAC’s IP address and use FTP to upload the default configuration file at conf/system-default.conf to the NWA/WAC and reboot the device.Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) No No No NoMaximum number of log messages 512 event logs or 1024 debug logsTable 4 WAC6500 Series Comparison TableFEATURES WAC6502D-E WAC6502D-S WAC6503D-S WAC6553D-ETable 5 NWA/WAC Management Mode ComparisonMANAGEMENT MODE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIAStandalone APDynamic orStatic (192.168.1.2) Web Configurator or FTPManaged AP Dynamic CAPWAP or FTP
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide181.1.2 MBSSIDA Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of a BSS. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA/WAC provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID profile.You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have all of them active at any one time.You can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID profile. This allows you to compartmentalize groups of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and from certain BSSs.To the wireless clients in the network, each SSID appears to be a different access point. As in any wireless network, clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings.For example, you might want to set up a wireless network in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP) users have priority. You also want a regular wireless network for standard users, as well as a ‘guest’ wireless network for visitors. In the following figure, VoIP_SSID users have QoS priority, SSID01 is the wireless network for standard users, and Guest_SSID is the wireless network for guest users. In this example, the guest user is forbidden access to the wired Land Area Network (LAN) behind the AP and can access only the Internet.Figure 1 Multiple BSSs
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide191.1.3 Dual-RadioSome of the NWA/WAC models are equipped with dual wireless radios. This means you can configure two different wireless networks to operate simultaneously.Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of radio interference.You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming. Figure 2 Dual-Radio Application 1.1.4 Root APIn Root AP mode, the NWA/WAC (Z) can act as the root AP in a wireless network and also allow repeaters (X and Y) to extend the range of its wireless network at the same time. In the figure below, both clients A, B and C can access the wired network through the root AP.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide20Figure 3 Root AP Application On the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode, you can have multiple SSIDs active for regular wireless connections and one SSID for the connection with a repeater (repeater SSID). Wireless clients can use either SSID to associate with the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode.When the NWA/WAC is in Root AP mode, repeater security between the NWA/WAC and other repeater is independent of the security between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section 7.2 on page 85 and Section 12.2 on page 130 for more details.Unless specified, the term “security settings” refers to the traffic between the wireless clients and the AP. At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the NWA/WAC only. 1.1.5 RepeaterThe NWA/WAC can act as a wireless network repeater to extend a root AP’s wireless network range, and also establish wireless connections with wireless clients. Using Repeater mode, your NWA/WAC can extend the range of the WLAN. In the figure below, the NWA/WAC in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless connection to the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode (X) which is connected to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to another NWA/WAC in Repeater mode (Y) at the same time. Z and Y act as repeaters that forward traffic between associated wireless clients and the wired LAN. Clients A and B access the AP and the wired network behind the AP through repeaters Z and Y.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide21Figure 4 Repeater ApplicationWhen the NWA/WAC is in Repeater mode, repeater security between the NWA/WAC and other repeater is independent of the security between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section 7.2 on page 85 and Section 12.2 on page 130 for more details. Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the NWA/WAC only. 1.2 Ways to Manage the NWA/WACYou can use the following ways to manage the NWA/WAC.Web ConfiguratorThe Web Configurator allows easy NWA/WAC setup and management using an Internet browser. This User’s Guide provides information about the Web Configurator.Command-Line Interface (CLI)The CLI allows you to use text-based commands to configure the NWA/WAC. You can access it using remote management (for example, SSH or Telnet). See the Command Reference Guide for more information.File Transfer Protocol (FTP)This protocol can be used for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide22Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)The NWA/WAC can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA/WACDo the following things regularly to make the NWA/WAC more secure and to manage it more effectively.• Change the password often. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the NWA/WAC to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you won’t have to totally re-configure the NWA/WAC; you can simply restore your last configuration.1.4 Hardware ConnectionsSee your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections.1.5 NWA5301-NJ Hardware1.5.1 110 Punch-Down BlockThis section shows you how to use a punch-down tool to seat an 8-wire Ethernet cable to the 110 punch-down block. You can connect a PoE switch to the 110 punch-down block to provide power and Internet access to the NWA through this connection. An 8-pin Ethernet cable has four pairs of color coded wires.1Cut out one and a half inches of the jacket from the Ethernet cable to expose the wires. 2Untwist the wire pairs no more than one inch.3Match each wire to the correct slot according to the color codes for wiring shown below.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide23 4Use a punch-down tool to seat the wires down properly into the slot. 5Trim any excess wires. Place the dust caps over the terminated wires.Table 6 Color Codes for 110 Punch Down Block WiringPIN# WIRE COLOR1White/Orange2Orange3 White/Green4Blue5White/Blue6 Green7White/Brown8BrownPIN#PHONE PORT UPLINK PORTNWA Rear Panel
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide241.5.2 Phone PortConnect a digital telephone to the RJ-45 PHONE port at the bottom of the NWA to forward voice traffic to/from the telephone switchboard that is connected to the RJ-45 PHONE port on the back of the NWA. The NWA does not support VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and the PHONE port is NOT for making calls over the regular networking network (PSTN), either.1.5.3 Console PortTo use the CLI commands to configure the NWA, connect an RJ-45-to-DB-9 cable to the PHONE port at the bottom of the NWA.For local management, you can use a computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters:• VT100 terminal emulation
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide25• 115200 bps• No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit• No flow controlThe following table shows you the wire color codes and pin assignment for the console cable. 1.6 LEDsThe LEDs of your WAC6500 and NWA5301 can be controlled by using the Suppression feature such that the LEDs stay lit (ON) or OFF after the device is ready. The WAC6500 also features Locator LED which allows you to see the actual location of the WAC6500 between several devices in the network.Following are LED descriptions for the NWA/WAC series models.1.6.1 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S The LEDs will stay ON when the WAC6500 Series is ready. You can change this setting in the Maintenance > LEDs > Suppression screen.Table 7 RJ45-to-DB-9 Console Cable Color CodesRJ45 PIN# WIRE COLOR DB-9 PIN#1Black 17Brown 22Blue 38Purple 5
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide26Figure 5 WAC6500 Series LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Table 8 WAC6500 Series LEDsLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The WAC is booting up.Green OnRed Off The WAC is ready for use.Green OnRed On There is system error and the WAC cannot boot up, or the WAC suffered a system failure.Green OffRed Fast Blinking (on for 50ms, Off for 50ms)The WAC is doing firmware upgrade.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 2 times, Off for 3s)The wireless module of the WAC is disabled or failed.Green OffManagement Green On The WAC AP is managed by a controller.Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The WAC AP is searching (discovery) for a controller.Off The WAC AP is in standalone mode.WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide271.6.2 NWA1123-AC PRO and WAC6103D-I The LEDs will stay ON when the NWA1123-AC PRO or WAC6103D-I is ready. You can change this setting in the Maintenance > LEDs > Suppression screen.Figure 6 NWA1123-AC PRO and WAC6103D-I LEDs WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.UPLINK Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The WAC is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The port is not connected.LAN Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The LAN port is not connected. Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location of the WAC between several devices in the network.Off The Locator function is off.Table 8 WAC6500 Series LEDs (continued)LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide28The following table describes the LEDs. Table 9 NWA1123-AC PRO and WAC6103D-I LEDsLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The NWA/WAC is booting up.Green OnRed Off The NWA/WAC is ready for use.Green OnRed On There is system error and the NWA/WAC cannot boot up, or the NWA/WAC suffered a system failure.Green OffRed Fast Blinking (on for 50ms, Off for 50ms)The NWA/WAC is doing firmware upgrade.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 2 times, Off for 3s)The wireless module of the NWA/WAC is disabled or failed.Green OffManagement Green On The NWA/WAC is managed by a controller.Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The NWA/WAC is searching (discovery) for a controller.Off The NWA/WAC is in standalone mode.WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.The 5 GHz WLAN is active.Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.The 5 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.UPLINK Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The NWA/WAC is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The port is not connected.LAN Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The LAN port is not connected.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide291.6.3 NWA5301-NJThe LEDs automatically turn off when the NWA5301-NJ is ready. You can press the LED ON button for one second to turn on the LEDs again. The LEDs will blink and turn off after two minutes.Figure 7 NWA5301-NJ LEDs The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA5301-NJ. Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location of the NWA/WAC between several devices in the network.Off The Locator function is off.Table 9 NWA1123-AC PRO and WAC6103D-I LEDs (continued)LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONTable 10 NWA5301-NJ LEDsLABEL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPWR/SYS Amber Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The NWA is booting up.Green OnAmber Off The NWA is ready for use.Green OnAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The NWA is discovering an AP controllerGreen OnAmber On The NWA failed to boot up or is experiencing system failure.Green OffAmber Fast Blinking (On for 50ms times, Off for 50ms)The NWA is undergoing firmware upgrade. Green OffAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green OffAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 2 times, Off for 3s)The wireless module of the WAC is disabled or failed.Green OffPoE Green On Power is supplied to the yellow PoE Ethernet port (LAN1).Off There is no power supply.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide301.6.4 NWA1123-ACv2, NWA5121-N, NWA5121-NI, NWA5123-AC and NWA5123-NIThe following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123/5120 series.Figure 8 NWA1123/5120 Series LED The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123/5120 series. WLAN Green On The WLAN is active.Off The WLAN is not active.UPLINK Green On The port is connected.Blinking The NWA is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The port is not connected. LAN1-3 Green On The port is connected.Blinking The NWA is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The port is not connected.Table 10 NWA5301-NJ LEDs (continued)LABEL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONTable 11 NWA1123/5120 Series LEDCOLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONAmber Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The NWA is booting up.Green On
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide311.6.5 WAC5302D-SThe LEDs automatically turn off when the WAC5302D-S is ready. You can press the LED ON button for one second to turn on the LEDs again. The LEDs will blink and turn off after two minutes.Figure 9 WAC5302D-S LEDs Amber Off The NWA is ready for use.Green OnAmber Off The NWA’s wireless interface is activated.Green OnAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The NWA is discovering an AP controller.Green OnAmber On The NWA failed to boot up or is experience system failure.Green OffAmber Fast Blinking (On for 50ms, Off for 50ms)The NWA is undergoing firmware upgrade.Green OffAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green OffAmber Slow Blinking (blink for 2 times, Off for 3s)The wireless LAN is disabled or fails.Green OffTable 11 NWA1123/5120 Series LED (continued)COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide32The following table describes the LEDs. 1.6.6 NWA1123-AC HD, NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-SThe following are the LED descriptions for your NWA/WAC.Table 12 WAC5302D-S LEDsLED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONPWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The WAC is booting up.Green OnRed Off The WAC is ready for use.Green OnRed On There is system error and the WAC cannot boot up, or the WAC suffered a system failure.Green OffRed Fast Blinking (on for 50ms, Off for 50ms)The WAC is doing firmware upgrade.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green OffRed Slow Blinking (blink for 2 times, Off for 3s)The wireless module of the WAC is disabled or failed.Green OffManagement Green On The WAC AP is managed by a controller.Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The WAC AP is searching (discovery) for a controller.Off The WAC AP is in standalone mode.UPLINK Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The WAC is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The port is not connected.WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.LAN Amber/GreenOn Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps connection.Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.Off The LAN port is not connected.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide33Figure 10 NWA1123-AC HD, NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S LED The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA/WAC. 1.7 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WACHere are some of the ways to start and stop the NWA/WAC.Table 13 NWA1123-AC HD, NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S LEDCOLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONAmber Slow Blinking (On for 1s, Off for 1s)The NWA/WAC is booting up.Green On Amber Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The NWA/WAC is discovering an AP controller.Green OnGreen On The NWA/WAC is ready for use, the NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA/WAC.Bright Blue On The NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is activated, but there are no wireless clients connected.Red On The NWA/WAC failed to boot up or is experience system failure.Green Fast Blinking (On for 50ms, Off for 50ms)The NWA/WAC is undergoing firmware upgrade.Bright Blue OnRed Slow Blinking (blink for 3 times, Off for 3s)The Uplink port is disconnected.Green Slow Blinking (blink for 1 time, Off for 1s)The wireless LAN is disabled or fails.Blue Slow Blinking (blink for 1 time, Off for 1s)The NWA/WAC is checking for an available 5GHz channel.
Chapter 1 IntroductionNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide34Always use Maintenance > Shutdown or the shutdown command before you turn off the NWA/WAC or remove the power. Not doing so can cause the firmware to become corrupt. The NWA/WAC does not stop or start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you may temporarily lose access to network resources.Table 14 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WACMETHOD DESCRIPTIONTurning on the power A cold start occurs when you turn on the power to the NWA/WAC. The NWA/WAC powers up, checks the hardware, and starts the system processes.Rebooting the NWA/WACA warm start (without powering down and powering up again) occurs when you use the Reboot button in the Reboot screen or when you use the reboot command. The NWA/WAC writes all cached data to the local storage, stops the system processes, and then does a warm start. Using the RESET button If you press the RESET button on the back of the NWA/WAC, the NWA/WAC sets the configuration to its default values and then reboots. See Section 22.6 on page 212 for more information.Clicking Maintenance > Shutdown > Shutdown or using the shutdown commandClicking Maintenance > Shutdown > Shutdown or using the shutdown command writes all cached data to the local storage and stops the system processes. Wait for the device to shut down and then manually turn off or remove the power. It does not turn off the power. Disconnecting the powerPower off occurs when you turn off the power to the NWA/WAC. The NWA/WAC simply turns off. It does not stop the system processes or write cached data to local storage.
NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide35CHAPTER 2The Web Configurator2.1 OverviewThe NWA/WAC Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser. Browsers supported are:• Firefox 36.0.1 or later• Chrome 41.0 or later• IE 10 or laterThe recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher.2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator1Make sure your NWA/WAC is working in standalone AP mode (see Section 1.1.1 on page 17) and hardware is properly connected. See the Quick Start Guide.2If the NWA/WAC and your computer are not connected to a DHCP server, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254".3Browse to the NWA/WAC’s DHCP-assigned IP address or http://192.168.1.2. The Login screen appears. 4Enter the user name (default: “admin”) and password (default: “1234”). Click Login.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide365If you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears. Otherwise, the dashboard appears. The Update Admin Info screen appears every time you log in using the default user name and default password. If you change the password for the default user account, this screen does not appear anymore.2.3 Navigating the Web ConfiguratorThe following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Dashboard screen. This guide uses the NWA1123-ACv2 screens as an example. The screens may vary slightly for different models.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide37Figure 11 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:•A - Title Bar•B - Navigation Panel•C - Main Window2.3.1 Title BarThe title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of how deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.Figure 12 Title BarThe icons provide the following functions. ACBTable 15 Title Bar: Web Configurator IconsLABEL DESCRIPTIONLogout Click this to log out of the Web Configurator.Wizard Click this to open the wizard. See Chapter 3 on page 47 for more information.Help Click this to open the help page for the current screen.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide38About Click About to display basic information about the NWA/WAC.Figure 13 AboutThe following table describes labels that can appear in this screen. Site MapClick Site MAP to see an overview of links to the Web Configurator screens. Click a screen’s link to go to that screen.About Click this to display basic information about the NWA/WAC.Site Map Click this to see an overview of links to the Web Configurator screens.Object ReferenceClick this to open a screen where you can check which configuration items reference an object. CLI Click this to open a popup window that displays the CLI commands sent by the Web Configurator. Table 16 AboutLABEL DESCRIPTIONBoot Module This shows the version number of the software that handles the booting process of the NWA/WAC.Current Version This shows the firmware version of the NWA/WAC.Released Date This shows the date (yyyy-mm-dd) and time (hh:mm:ss) when the firmware is released.OK Click this to close the screen.Table 15 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide39Figure 14 Site MapObject ReferenceClick Object Reference to open the Object Reference screen. Select the type of object and the individual object and click Refresh to show which configuration settings reference the object. Figure 15 Object ReferenceThe fields vary with the type of object. The following table describes labels that can appear in this screen.Table 17 Object ReferencesLABEL DESCRIPTIONObject Name This identifies the object for which the configuration settings that use it are displayed. Click the object’s name to display the object’s configuration screen in the main window.# This field is a sequential value, and it is not associated with any entry.Service This is the type of setting that references the selected object. Click a service’s name to display the service’s configuration screen in the main window.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide40CLI MessagesClick CLI to look at the CLI commands sent by the Web Configurator. These commands appear in a popup window, such as the following.Figure 16 CLI MessagesClick Clear to remove the currently displayed information.Note: See the Command Reference Guide for information about the commands.2.3.2 Navigation PanelUse the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure NWA/WAC features. Click the arrow in the middle of the right edge of the navigation panel to hide the navigation panel menus or drag it to resize them. The following sections introduce the NWA/WAC’s navigation panel menus and their screens.Priority If it is applicable, this field lists the referencing configuration item’s position in its list, otherwise N/A displays.Name This field identifies the configuration item that references the object.Description If the referencing configuration item has a description configured, it displays here. Refresh Click this to update the information in this screen.Cancel Click Cancel to close the screen.Table 17 Object References (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide41Figure 17 Navigation PanelDashboardThe dashboard displays general device information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets that you can re-arrange to suit your needs. For details on the Dashboard’s features, see Chapter 4 on page 54.Monitor MenuThe monitor menu screens display status and statistics information.Configuration MenuUse the configuration menu screens to configure the NWA/WAC’s features. Table 18 Monitor Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTIONNetwork Status Network StatusDisplay general LAN interface information and packet statistics.WirelessAP Information Radio List Display information about the radios of the connected APs.Station Info Station List Display information about the connected stations.WDS Link Info WDS Link Info Display statistics about the NWA/WAC’s WDS (Wireless Disctribution System) connections.Detected Device Detected DeviceDisplay information about suspected rogue APs.Log View Log Display log entries for the NWA/WAC.Table 19 Configuration Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTIONNetwork IP Setting Configure the IP address for the NWA/WAC Ethernet interface.VLAN Manage the Ethernet interface VLAN settings.AC Discovery Configures the NWA/WAC’s AP Controller settings.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide42WirelessAP Management WLAN Setting Manage the NWA/WAC’s general wireless settings.Rogue AP Rogue/Friendly AP ListConfigure how the NWA/WAC monitors for rogue APs.Load Balancing Load Balancing Configure load balancing for traffic moving to and from wireless clients.DCS DCS Configure dynamic wireless channel selection.Bluetooth Advertising Settings Configure the beacon ID(s) to be included in the Bluetooth advertising packet.ObjectUser User Create and manage users.Setting Manage default settings for all users, general settings for user sessions, and rules to force user authentication.AP Profile Radio Create and manage wireless radio settings files that can be associated with different APs.SSID Create and manage wireless SSID, security, MAC filtering, and layer-2 isolation files that can be associated with different APs.MON Profile MON Profile Create and manage rogue AP monitoring files that can be associated with different APs.WDS Profile WDS Create and manage WDS profiles that can be used to connect to different APs in WDS.Certificate My Certificates Create and manage th e NWA/WAC’s certificates.Trusted Certificates Import and manage certificates from trusted sources.SystemHost Name Host Name Configure the system and domain name for the NWA/WAC.Date/Time Date/Time Configure the current date, time, and time zone in the NWA/WAC.WWW Service Control Configure HTTP, HTTPS, and general authentication.SSH SSH Configure SSH server and SSH service settings.TELNET TELNET Configure telnet server settings for the NWA/WAC.FTP FTP Configure FTP server settings.SNMP SNMP Configure SNMP communities and services.Log & ReportEmail Daily Report Email Daily Report Configure where and how to send daily reports and what reports to send.Log Setting Log Setting Configure the system log, e-mail logs, and remote syslog servers.Table 19 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTION
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide43Maintenance MenuUse the maintenance menu screens to manage configuration and firmware files, run diagnostics, and reboot or shut down the NWA/WAC.2.3.3 Warning MessagesWarning messages, such as those resulting from misconfiguration, display in a pop up window.Figure 18 Warning Message 2.3.4 Tables and ListsThe Web Configurator tables and lists are quite flexible and provide several options for how to display their entries.2.3.4.1 Manipulating Table DisplayHere are some of the ways you can manipulate the Web Configurator tables.Table 20 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary FOLDER OR LINK TAB FUNCTIONFile Manager Configuration File Manage and upload configuration files for the NWA/WAC.Firmware Package View the current firmware version and to upload firmware.Shell Script Manage and run shell script files for the NWA/WAC.Diagnostics Diagnostics Collect diagnostic information.LEDs Suppression Enable this feature to keep the LEDs off after the NWA/WAC starts.Locator Enable this feature to see the actual location of the NWA/WAC between several devices in the network.Antenna Antenna Switch Change antenna orientation for the radios.Reboot Reboot Restart the NWA/WAC.Shutdown Shutdown Turn off the NWA/WAC.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide441Click a column heading to sort the table’s entries according to that column’s criteria. 2Click the down arrow next to a column heading for more options about how to display the entries. The options available vary depending on the type of fields in the column. Here are some examples of what you can do:• Sort in ascending alphabetical order• Sort in descending (reverse) alphabetical order• Select which columns to display•Group entries by field•Show entries in groups• Filter by mathematical operators (<, >, or =) or searching for text. 3Select a column heading cell’s right border and drag to re-size the column.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide454Select a column heading and drag and drop it to change the column order. A green check mark displays next to the column’s title when you drag the column to a valid new location. 5Use the icons and fields at the bottom of the table to navigate to different pages of entries and control how many entries display at a time. 2.3.4.2 Working with Table EntriesThe tables have icons for working with table entries. A sample is shown next. You can often use the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key to select multiple entries to remove, activate, or deactivate. Table 21 Common Table IconsHere are descriptions for the most common table icons.Table 22 Common Table IconsLABEL DESCRIPTIONAdd Click this to create a new entry. For features where the entry’s position in the numbered list is important (features where the NWA/WAC applies the table’s entries in order like the firewall for example), you can select an entry and click Add to create a new entry after the selected entry.Edit Double-click an entry or select it and click Edit to open a screen where you can modify the entry’s settings. In some tables you can just click a table entry and edit it directly in the table. For those types of tables small red triangles display for table entries with changes that you have not yet applied.
Chapter 2 The Web ConfiguratorNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide46Remove To remove an entry, select it and click Remove. The NWA/WAC confirms you want to remove it before doing so.Activate To turn on an entry, select it and click Activate.Inactivate To turn off an entry, select it and click Inactivate.Object Reference Select an entry and click Object Reference to open a screen that shows which settings use the entry.Table 22 Common Table Icons (continued)LABEL DESCRIPTION
NWA / WAC Series User’s Guide47CHAPTER 3Setup Wizard3.1 Accessing the Wizard When you log into the Web Configurator for the first time or when you reset the NWA/WAC to its default configuration, the wizard screen displays. Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click the Wizard icon on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator screen.3.2 Using the WizardThis wizard helps you configure the NWA/WAC IP address, change time zone, daylight saving and radio settings, and edit an SSID profile to change general wireless and wireless security settings. 3.2.1 Country CodeThe welcome screen displays. Select the country where the NWA/WAC is located and click Next.Note: You cannot change the country code if the NWA/WAC products comply with the U.S. laws, policies and regulations and are to be sold to the U.S. market.Figure 19 Wizard: Country Code
Chapter 3 Setup WizardNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide483.2.2 Time ZoneUse this screen to configure the NWA/WAC’s time zone and daylight saving time.•Time Zone: Select the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). •Enable Daylight Saving: Select the option if you use Daylight Saving Time. Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends. •Offset allows you to specify how much the clock changes when daylight saving begins and ends. Enter a number from 1 to 5.5 (by 0.5 increments).Click Prev to return to the previous screen. Click Next to proceed. Click Cancel to close the wizard without saving.Figure 20 Wizard: Time Zone 3.2.3 UplinkUse this screen to configure the NWA/WAC’s IP address.Uplink Connection: Select Auto (DHCP) if the NWA/WAC is connected to a router with the DHCP server enabled. You then need to check the router for the IP address assigned to the NWA/WAC in order to access the NWA/WAC’s web configurator again.Otherwise, select Static IP when the NWA/WAC is NOT connected to a router or you want to assign it a fixed IP address. You will need to manually enter:• the NWA/WAC’s IP address and subnet mask. • the IP address of the router that helps forward traffic. • a DNS server's IP address. The Domain Name System (DNS) maps a domain name to an IP address and vice versa. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it.
Chapter 3 Setup WizardNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide49Click Prev to return to the previous screen. Click Next to proceed. Click Cancel to close the wizard without saving.Figure 21 Wizard: Uplink 3.2.4 Radio Use this screen to configure the NWA/WAC’s radio transmitter(s).•Channel Selection: Select Auto to have the NWA/WAC automatically choose a radio channel that has least interference. Otherwise, select Manual and specify a channel the NWA/WAC will use in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless LAN. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in. •Maximum Output Power: Enter the maximum output power of the NWA/WAC. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the NWA/WAC to reduce interference with other APs.Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the NWA/WAC’s effective broadcast radius.Click Prev to return to the previous screen. Click Next to proceed. Click Cancel to close the wizard without saving.
Chapter 3 Setup WizardNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide50Figure 22 Wizard: Radio 3.2.5 SSID Use this screen to enable, disable or edit an SSID profile.Select an SSID profile and click the Activate icon to turn it on or click the Inactivate icon to turn it off. To change an SSID profile’s settings, such as the SSID (WiFi network name) and WiFi password, select the SSID profile from the list and click the Edit icon. See Section 3.2.5.1 on page 50 for more information.Note: You cannot add or remove an SSID profile after running the setup wizard.Figure 23 Wizard: SSID 3.2.5.1 Edit SSID ProfileUse this screen to configure an SSID profile.
Chapter 3 Setup WizardNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide51The screen varies depending on the security type you selected. •SSID - Enter a descriptive name of up to 32 printable characters for the wireless LAN.•VLAN ID: Enter a VLAN ID for the NWA/WAC to use to tag traffic originating from this SSID.•Band Mode: Select the wireless band which this profile should use. 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless clients. 5 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11ac/a/n wireless clients.Not all NWA/WACs support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. •Security Type: Select WPA2 to add security on this wireless network. Otherwise, select OPEN to allow any wireless client to associate this network without authentication.•PSK (Pre-shared Key): If you set Security Type to wpa2 and select PSK, enter a pre-shared key of between 8 and 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols) or 64 hexadecimal characters.•802.1x: Select 802.1x and the Primary / Secondary Radius Server check box to have the NWA/WAC use the specified RADIUS server. You have to enter the IP address, port number and shared secret password of the RADIUS server to be used for authentication. Click OK to proceed. Click Cancel to close the screen without saving.Figure 24 Wizard: SSID: Edit (WPA2)
Chapter 3 Setup WizardNWA / WAC Series User’s Guide52Figure 25 Wizard: SSID: Edit (802.1x) 3.2.6 Summary Use this screen to check whether what you have configured is correct. Click Save to apply your settings and complete the wizard setup. Otherwise, click Prev to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to close the wizard without saving.Figure 26 Wizard: Summary

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