ZyXEL Communications NWA-1100 User manual

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NWA-1100

802.11b/g Wireless Access Point

ZyXEL Communications Corporation

Firmware Version 3.6

Edition 2, 2/2009

Default Login Details

IP Address http://192.168.1.2

Password 1234

About This User's Guide

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About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the ZyXEL Device using

the web configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP

networking concepts and topology.

Related Documentation

•QuickStartGuide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It

contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet

access.

• Supporting Disk

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

• ZyXEL Web Site

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and

product certifications.

User Guide Feedback

Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions

for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!

The Technical Writing Team,

ZyXEL Communications Corp.,

6 Innovation Road II,

Science-Based Industrial Park,

Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.

E-mail: [email protected]om.tw

About This User's Guide

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide

Customer Support

In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should

contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL

office for the region in which you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/

web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please have the following information

ready when you contact an office.

• Product model and serial number.

•WarrantyInformation.

• Date that you received your device.

Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to sol

Document Conventions

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Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.

Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may

need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

Syntax Conventions

• The NWA-1100 may be referred to as the “ZyXEL Device”, the “device” or the

“system” in this User’s Guide.

• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.

• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,

[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the

[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined

choices.

• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For

example, Maintenance > Configuration File > Backup means you first click

Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Configuration File sub menu

and finally the Backup button to get to that screen.

• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.

For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may

denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.

• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other

words”.

Document Conventions

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Icons Used in Figures

Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Device

icon is not an exact representation of your device.

ZyXEL Device Computer Notebook computer

Server Printer Firewall

Ethernet Switch Switch Router

Safety Warnings

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Safety Warnings

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool.

• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.

• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in

North America or 230V AC in Europe).

• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the

product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.

• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause

electrocution.

• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a

new one.

• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using

the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will

be damaged.

• The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected

Ethernet cables must all be completely indoors.

Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE

stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical

and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and

electronic equipment should be treated separately.

Safety Warnings

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Contents Overview

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Contents Overview

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 17

Introducing the ZyXEL Device ...................................................................................................19

Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 29

Status Screens .......................................................................................................................... 33

Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 37

The Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................45

System Screens ........................................................................................................................ 47

Wireless Settings Screen .......................................................................................................... 55

Wireless Security Screen .......................................................................................................... 73

RADIUS Screen ......................................................................................................................... 89

MAC Filter Screen ..................................................................................................................... 93

IP Screen ................................................................................................................................... 97

Remote Management ..............................................................................................................101

Certificate Screen .....................................................................................................................111

Log Screens .............................................................................................................................115

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 123

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 131

Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 137

Contents Overview

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