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Quick Start Guide - Page 3
... to set up and configure the NWA-3500 (Z in the figure) to allow wireless clients to securely access your wired network. See your User's Guide for more information.
" You may need your Internet access information.
To set up your wireless network you need to: 1 Connect the Hardware 2 Access the Web Configurator 3 Configure the NWA-3500 4 Install the Hardware 5 Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional...
Quick Start Guide - Page 13
...NWA-3500 cannot communicate with the network, ensure that the NWA-3500 is using an IP address on the same subnet as the switch / router.
4 Install the Hardware
4.1 Attaching Antennas
Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors on the sides of your NWA-3500...intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the NWA-3500 high... cables to run down the back of the NWA-3500....
User Guide - Page 32
... for your NWA. Ensure you download the correct firmware for your model.
1.6 Configuring Your NWA's Security Features
Your NWA comes with a variety of security features. This section summarizes these features and provides links to sections in the User's Guide to configure security settings on your NWA. Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your NWA and network.
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..., Trusted CAs), LOGS (View Log and Log Settings), VLAN (Wireless VLAN and RADIUS VLAN), Load Balancing, and DCS.
• Click MAINTENANCE to view information about your NWA or upgrade configuration and firmware files. Maintenance features include Association List, Channel Usage, F/W (Firmware) Upload, Configuration (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart.
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LAN MAC
This displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the NWA on the LAN. Every network device has a unique MAC address which identifies it across the network.
WLAN1 MAC
This displays the MAC address of the first wireless module.
WLAN2 MAC
This displays the MAC address of the second wireless module.
System Resources
Flash
This field displays the amount of the NWA's flash memory...
User Guide - Page 99
... Controller Mode
Table 12 AP Lists Screen
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Status
This displays whether the managed AP is active, not active or upgrading its firmware.
• Red: the AP is not active. • Green: the AP is active. • Yellow: the AP is upgrading its firmware.
Edit Delete
Un-Managed Access Points List Index Select
IP MAC Address Model...
User Guide - Page 196
... a member of the TCP/IP protocol suite used for exchanging management information between network devices.
Your NWA supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows a manager station to manage and monitor the NWA through the network. The NWA supports SNMP version one (SNMPv1) and version two (SNMPv2c). The next figure illustrates an SNMP management operation. .
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User Guide - Page 199
... address that you specify to access the NWA using this service.
Click Apply to save your customized settings and exit this screen.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
16.3 The FTP Screen
You can upload and download the NWA's firmware and configuration files using FTP. To use this feature, your computer must have an FTP client.
NWA-3500/NWA...
User Guide - Page 276
... is the ZyNOS Firmware version and date created. ZyNOS is ZyXEL's proprietary Network Operating System design.
IP Address
This is the Ethernet port IP address.
IP Subnet Mask
This is the Ethernet port subnet mask.
DHCP
This is the Ethernet port DHCP role - Client or None.
Show Statistics
Click Show Statistics to see the NWA performance statistics such as number of packets sent...
User Guide - Page 292
... System > General screen to have more time between automatic logouts when the Web Configurator is idle.
24.4 AP Management Modes
The primary controller AP cannot connect to the secondary controller AP.
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The controllers need to have static IP addresses in the same network. Make sure you set the IP addresses in the IP screen.
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User Guide - Page 299
... version one (SNMPv1) and version two c (SNMPv2c). The NWA-3165 also supports version 3 (SNMPv3).
DFS
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) allows a wider choice of 802.11a wireless channels.
CAPWAP (Control and The NWA can be managed via CAPWAP, which allows multiple Provisioning of Wireless APs to be configured and managed by a single AP controller. Access Points)
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... are supported.
This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/OS X, and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your computer.
If you manually assign...
User Guide - Page 342
... the WPA patch for Windows XP, Funk Software's Odyssey client.
The Windows XP patch is a free download that adds WPA capability to Windows XP's built-in "Zero Configuration" wireless client. However, you must run Windows XP to use it.
WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example
You need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its port number (default is 1812...
User Guide - Page 365
... the Page Info > Security window to view the web page's security information.
Figure 252 Firefox 2: Page Info
Installing a Stand-Alone Certificate File in Firefox
Rather than browsing to a ZyXEL web configurator and installing a public key certificate when prompted, you can install a stand-alone certificate file if one has been issued to you.
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... are presented with a certification error. 2 Click Install to accept the certificate.
Figure 261 Opera 9: Certificate signer not found
3 The next time you visit the web site, click the padlock in the address bar to open the Security information window to view the web page's security details.
Figure 262 Opera 9: Security information
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Figure 268 Opera 9: Install authority certificate
7 The next time you visit the web site, click the padlock in the address bar to open the Security information window to view the web page's security details.
Removing a Certificate in Opera
This section shows you how to remove a public key certificate in Opera 9.
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User Guide - Page 393
....1.9. This displays the current operating status of the
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TFTP client.
Configuration File Format
The text based configuration file must use the following format.
Figure 284 Configuration File Format
!#ZYXEL PROWLAN !#VERSION 12 wcfg security 1 xxx wcfg security save wcfg ssid 1 xxx wcfg ssid save
The first line must be !#ZYXEL PROWLAN.
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User Guide - Page 394
... newly loaded configuration file will either coexist with the previous settings or replace them.
You can zip each configuration file. You must use the store compression method and a .zip file extension. When zipping a configuration file, you can also add password protection using the same password that you use to log into the AP.
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User Guide - Page 402
... refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at http:// www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php.
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.
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User Guide - Page 404
... Basic Service Set 280
see IBSS initialization vector (IV) 341 installation 23 interference 24 internal authentication server 23 Internal RADIUS Server Setting Screen 210 Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
See IANA Internet telephony 29 IP address 110, 185, 298 IPSec VPN capability 298 isolation 23
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LAN 278 layer-2 isolation 23, 30 LEDs 34 log descriptions 240
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