ZyXEL Communications NWA1100N-CE CloudEnabled User manual

10/2011 - English Edition 1

Quick Start Guide

NWA1100N-CE CloudEnabled®

Business N Wireless Access Point

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Package Contents

- 1 x ZyXEL NWA1100N-CE Access Point

- 2 x Detachable Antennas

- 1 x Power Adapter

- 1 x CAT5 Ethernet Cable

- Warranty Card

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide is for use with the ZyXEL NWA1100N-CE –

CloudEnabled® Business N Wireless Access Point.

This access point can operate in two distinct management modes: (1)

individually configured vial local user interface or (2) group managed via the

CloudCommand™online controller. The online controller adds enterprise-grade

features, essential for deployments of three or more access points, including:

- Remote configuration and management of multiple access points

concurrently;

- Simplified deployment via self-configuration;

- Enhanced security;

- Firewalled guest internet access;

- Multi-location roaming;

- Performance reporting and alerting;

- Automated firmware updates.

30 days of CloudCommand online service are included with purchase.

Annual subscription is required after 30 Days.

For use in group-managed mode with CloudCommand follow

“Option 1” from page 4 (blue tabs). For use in individually

configured mode, follow “Option 2” from page 9 (orange tabs).

IMPORTANT

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Option 1 –Use in group-managed mode with

CloudCommand

1.1. System Requirements

Configuration Requirements:

Internet connection

Computer with a Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based

operating system

Firefox 3.6, Chrome 5.0, Safari 4.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, or

later versions

1.2. Registering the Access Point Online

Step 1: Locate the Unit Identification

Code (UIC) on the label placed beneath

your Access Point.

Step 2: On a compatible browser (Firefox 3.6, Chrome 5.0, Safari 4.0, Internet

Explorer 8.0, or later versions) visit http://zyxel.cloudcommand.com

For use in group-managed mode with CloudCommand, the

Access Point must be first registered online.

IMPORTANT

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Step 3: Choose the appropriate registration option:

New Customer: If you don’t have an existing CloudCommand™ account, you

may use our simple step-by-step wizard to create one. The wizard will guide

you to complete the setup of your entire wireless network.

Existing Customer: If you already have a CloudCommand™ account, use your

username and password to log in.

1.3.1. Deploying the Access Point with Dynamic IP

Addressing (DHCP)

If your network automatically assigns IP addresses (DHCP service), simply

connect the Access Point to your network. Plug the included Ethernet cable

into the LAN port on the back of the access point. Plug the other end into

your existing router or switch.

There is no further setup necessary, as long as the access point can reach the

Internet. The access point will automatically set itself up and connect to the

internet. You can reconfigure your Access Point to a static IP using the

CloudCommand™ interface in the future.

The NWA1100N-CE is PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant. It can be

powered either with the included adapter or a Power over Ethernet (PoE)

switch. Once powered, the “SYS” LED will turn solid green to indicate the unit

is functioning properly.

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1.3.2 Deploying Your Access Point without Dynamic

IP Addressing (DHCP)

If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses (No DHCP service),

follow these steps to configure your Access Point:

Step 1: Connect the NWA1100N-CE directly to your computer using an

Ethernet cable.

Step 2: Configure the Ethernet connection of your computer as follows:

IP Address: within the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254 range

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Step 3: Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of the Access Point

(http://192.168.1.2) and press Enter.

Step 4: Type “admin” in the Username field and “1234” in the Password field,

and then click on the Login button.

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Step 5: Once you have logged in, configure the Access Point’s IP address and

DNS information to match your existing network configuration.

Step 6: Disconnect the Access Point from your computer and connect it to

the Local Area Network. The access point will automatically receive its

configuration from CloudCommand as it connects to the Internet.

The NWA1100N-CE is PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant. It can be

powered either with the included adapter or a Power over Ethernet (PoE)

switch. Once powered, the “SYS” LED will turn solid green to indicate the unit

is functioning properly.

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1.4. CloudCommand™ Dashboard

is entry point into the CloudCommand virtual controller. This is where you

will monitor your network, troubleshoot problems, manage permissions of

individual devices or change your access point’s configuration.

1 –Manage Access Points and

Connect Devices and Change

configurations, WiFi Network

Names, security, and

passwords

2 –View Alerts and Events

and set up Alert Notifications

3 –Display detailed activity

reports for users and access

points

4 –User and Licensing

Information

5 –View Activity Graphs

6 –View devices connected

to your guest network

7 –View devices connected

to your primary wireless

network

8 –View Access Points in

your network

9 –Authorize a new

device to connect to your

wireless network

10 –Register new Access

Point on the wireless

network

11-Monitor alerts in real

time

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Option 2 –Use in individually configured mode

2.1. Connection and Login

Step 1: Connect the NWA1100N-CE directly to your computer using an

Ethernet cable. Even though you can connect to the Access Point wirelessly, it

is recommended that you established a wired connection to your computer

for initial configuration.

Step 2: Configure the Ethernet connection of your computer as follows:

IP Address: within the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254 range

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Step 3: Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of the Access Point

(http://192.168.1.2) and press Enter.

Step 4: Type “admin” in the Username field and “1234” in the Password field,

and then click on the Login button.

It is recommended that you change the login password when prompted. Be

sure to record the new password and keep it in a safe place. If you change the

password and then forget it, you will need to reset the Access Point to factory

defaults.

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2.2. Configuring the Access Point without

CloudCommand

NWA1100-N CE is pre-configured for use in group mode, management by

CloudCommand.

After first login into the local user

interface, please check the

“Disable Cloud Management”

box. Then click on the “Apply”

button at the bottom of the page.

This will unlock all local

configuration features.

2.3. Important Local Configuration Elements

SYSTEM Menu

General: Choose a distinctive “System Name” to identify each access point

on your network.

Password: change system password

Time: change system time

WIRELESS Menu

Wireless Settings:Configure the basic settings for your wireless network ,

such as operating mode and channel.

SSID: Name up to 4 SSIDs

Security: Select security settings, such as WPA2-PSK

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