Contec NZ2WL-US User’s Manual

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Wireless LAN Adapter

NZ2WL-US/NZ2WL-EU/
NZ2WL-CN/NZ2WL-KR/
NZ2WL-TW

User’s Manual

This product was jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi and
CONTEC.
Note that some of the warranty on this product differs from that on other
products (MELSEC-Q or MELSEC-L series).

MODEL NZ2WL-U-E
MODEL

13JZ55

CODE

©

2011 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

IB(NA)-0800471ENG-B(1105)CONTEC

Precautions regarding Warranty and Specifications

This product was jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi and CONTEC.

Note that there are some precautions regarding warranty and specifications of the product.

< Warranty >

The gratis warranty ter m of the product shall be for one (1) year after the date of delivery or for eighteen (18)

months after manufacturing, whicheve r is less.

- The onerous repair ter m after discontinuation of production shall be for six (6) ye ars.

- Mitsubishi s hall mainly replace products that need repair.

- It may take s ome time to respond to the proble m or repair the product depending on the condition and timing.

<

Specifications

General specifications are different.

-

Operating ambient temperature

Operating ambient humidity

Storage ambient temperature

Storage ambient humidity 10 to 90%RH 5 to 95%RH

>

NZ2WL-xxx MELSEC-Q Series

0 to 50°C 0 to 55°C

10 to 90%RH 5 to 95%RH

-10 to 60°C -25 to 75°C

- R&TTE standards that are applicable to the products differ.

NZ2 WL-EU MELSEC-Q S eries

R&TTE standards

EN300 328/EN301 893/EN301 489-1,-17/

EN55022/EN55024/EN61000-3-2,-3-3/EN60950-1

EN61131-2

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Safety Precautions

Review the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Review the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

Usage limitation

This product has not been developed or manufactured to be used in systems including equipment which
is directly related to human lives or equipment*1 which involves human safety and may significantly
affect the maintenance of public functions*2. Therefore, do not use the product for such purposes.

*1: Med ical devices suc h as life-support equipment and d evices used in an operating t heater.

*2: Ma in control syste ms at nuclear power stations, safety maintenance systems at nuc lear facilities, other import ant safety-relat ed

systems, operat ion control syst ems within group transport syst ems, air-traffic control syst ems, etc.

Precautions Related to Maintenance

Clean this product by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent.
Avoid using benzene, thinners or other volatile solutions that may cause deformation or discoloration.

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Supported Wireless Networking Standards

This product conforms with IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g.

It can be set to the channels corresponding to the countries listed below.

Standard

U.S.A.

(NZ2WL-US)

36, 40, 44, 48,

IEEE802.11a

IEEE802.11b/g 1-11ch 1-13ch 1-13ch 1-13ch 1-11ch

*1 The channel o f this product c an be changed o nly among models.

149, 153, 157, 161,

165ch

Europe

(NZ2WL-EU)

36, 40, 44, 48ch

Channel*1

China

(NZ2WL-CN)

149, 153, 157, 161,

165ch

Korea

(NZ2WL-KR)

36, 40, 44,

149, 153, 157,

161ch

Taiwan

(NZ2WL-TW)

149, 153, 157, 161,

165ch

Security Precautions

Wireless LAN uses radio waves instead of LAN cables to send and receive data between a computer and
a wireless access point, making it possible to freely establish a LAN connection within a range of the
radio waves.
However, radio waves can be received through obstacles, such as walls, when within the range.
Therefore, if security settings are not made, the following problems may occur.

Unauthorized viewing of data

An unauthorized third party can intercept the radio waves and view e-mail messages and
personal information, such as user ID and password or your credit card information.

Unauthorized access

An unauthorized third party can access a personal or corporate network and cause the
following damage:

- Intercepting personal information and confidential information (information leak)

- Using a false identity to communicate and disclose information illegally (identity theft)

- Changing and transmitting intercepted data (tampering)

- Damaging data and systems by spreading a computer virus (destruction)

The wireless LAN card and wireless access point have security features to counter these problems.
Using the security settings of the wireless LAN equipment can help prevent these problems from
occurring.
The security settings of the wireless LAN equipment are not configured at the time of purchase.
To reduce security problems, configure all security settings of the wireless LAN equipment according to
the manual before using the wireless LAN card and wireless access point.
Please be aware that the security settings do not provide complete security protection due to wireless
LAN specifications. If you are unable to configure the security settings yourself, please contact your
local authorized dealer.
The customer is responsible for configuring the security settings and understanding the risks inherent in
using the product without the security settings configured.

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Handling Precautions

WARNING

- Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Failure to do so may result in an
explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.

- The product c ould be very hot in the operation. Please do not touch with hands or body. It may cause burns.

- To avoid electric shock, please do not touch the system with a wet hand.

CAUTION

- As this product contains precision e lectronic components, do not use or store it in a place subject to shock or
vibration. Doing so may cause malfunction, heat generation, fault, or damage.

- Ground the FG terminal to a protective ground c onductor.

- Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may s wing or inadvertently be pulled, resulting in
damage to the product or cables or malfunction due to poor contact.

- When disconne cting the c ommunication cable or power cable from the product, do not pull the c able by the cable
part.

- Correctly connect the power cables to the product.

- Do not install control lines or co mmunication cables together with the main circuit lines or power cables. Keep a
distance of 100mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction due to noise.

- Prevent foreign matter s uch as dust or wire c hips from entering the product. Such foreign matter can cause a fire,
failure, or malfunction.

- Do not use or store the product in a hot or cold place, or in a place that is subject to severe temperature changes.
Doing so may cause malfunction, heat generation, fault, or damage.

- Do not use or store the product in a place subject to direc t sunlight or near a heating device, such as a stove. And
do not use or store the product near equipment generating a strong magnetic field or radio waves. Doing so may
cause malfunction, heat generation, fault, or damage.

- Do not use or store this product in the presence of chemicals.

- Do not use this product in extremely humid or dusty locations.
It is extre mely dangerous to use this product if the interior contains water or any other fluid or conductive dust.

- If you notice abnormal odor or overheating, please disconnect the power cable immediately.

- If you find a fault or other abnormality (bad s mell or excessive heat), unplug the power ter minal connector and
then contact your local authorized dealer.

- Do not open the product casing. Mitsubishi will disclaim any responsibility for products whose casing has been
opened.

- Do not modify the product. Mitsubishi will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying the
product.

- To clean this product, gently wipe it with a soft cloth soaked with water or a neutral detergent. Do not use
benzene, paint thinner, or other volatile solvents as they can cause the coating to discolor or peel off.

- The specifications of this product a re subject to change without notice because of function addition and quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuo usly, read the user's manual and c heck the contents.

- If you move or transfer the product, make sure provide this manual with the product.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, Mitsubishi is not liable for any da mages whatsoever (including damages
for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this Mitsubishi product or the infor mation
contained herein.

- This product is equipped with a fuse (current rating: 2A) to prevent burning of the unit fro m overvoltage. (This
fuse is not user serviceable.) See the warranty for information on coverage during fuse interruptions.

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FCC PART15, R&TTE Directive, NCC Attestation addenda (US, EU, TW only)

-

NZ2WL-US and NZ2WL-EU, NZ2WL-TW complies with FCC PART15, the R&TTE instruction, and the NCC
attestation when used under the following conditions.

Attach the ferrite core provided to the power supply line and the FG line.

-

Diagram showing the ferrite core attached to the cable.

2cm from the E UT

6cm from the E UT

Install in the FG line (2cm from the EUT) and the power supply line (6cm from the EUT), and turn the cable third

(wind it twice).

FCC Part 15 Notice

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip ment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a controlled environment and meets

the FCC radio frequency (RF) Expos ure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be

installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding

extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

The power supply line and the FG line with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.

FCC Part 15 Subpart B class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

FCC Part 15 Subpart E Notice

5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by softwa re, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the

digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC.

These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at

the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is

being trans mitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence

of information to trans mit or operational failure.

Frequecncy Tolerance:

±

30ppm

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Connection to MELSEC Series Equipment

The NZ2WL Series can be connected to various programmable controllers and display units.

Connectable Equipment

The following MELSEC Series equipment can be connected. *1

Type Model

MELSEC-Q Series Ethernet Interface Module (for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) *2

Programmable

Controller

HMI

Motion

Controller

CNC

Software

*1 The manuals o f some of these pro ducts may ind icate that o perations cannot be guaranteed w hen connected using a

wireless network other than t hat using this w ireless LAN equip ment. Before u sing this product , please read "Note on

Connections" o n the next page.

*2 Befor e using this pro duct with Ethernet interface modules, pleas e read "Note o n Connection with Ethernet Interface

Module” on the next page.

*3 The N Z2WL series ca n be connected o nly to the Et hernet part of t his module. The NZ2WL series ca nnot be connect ed to

the CC-Link IE Field Network part of this modu le.

CC-Link IE Field Network Ethernet Adapter Module *3

MELSEC-Q Series CPU Module (with Built-in Ethernet)

Motion Controller Q Series Motion CPU Module (for the iQ Platform)

Motion Controller Q Series Stand- Alone Motion Controller

CNC Remote Operating Tool (NC Monitor/NC Explorer)

Industrial Switching HUB

MELSEC-L Series CPU Module

C Controller Module

GOT1000 Series (wi th Built-in Ethernet)
GOT1000 Series Ethernet Communication Unit
Motion Controller Q Series Motion CPU Module

MITSUBISHI CNC M700/M70 Series

MITSUBISHI CNC M700V/M70V Series

MITSUBISHI CNC C70 Series

GX Works2

MX Component

LCPU Logging Configuration Tool

C Controller Module Setting / Monitoring Tool

MX Sheet

GX LogViewer

GX IEC Developer

PX Developer

PX Developer Moni tor Tool

CW Workbench

GT Works3

MT Works2

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Note on Connections

CAUTION

- Do not use this product for applications that must transmit or update data regularly or within a
given time period, such as the cyclic transmission of a programmable controller. Transmission
delays cannot be obtained through calculations for Ethernet communications using this product.

- Use this product with the access point and station in visual range of each other (so that the antenna
on one device is visible from the antenna on the other device).

- During an Ethernet connection using wireless LAN, packets may be lost due to the peripheral
environment and equipment location, and the connection may not be as stable as with a wired
Ethernet connection. Be sure to check operations when using this product. Packets may be
frequently lost especially during broadcasts. In this case, use a user application or use UDP or TCP
with a specified IP address for the client.

- If the timer value set for the MELSEC Series equipment connected to this product is large, it may
take time to detect the loss of packets, and communications may appear to have stopped.*1 In this
case, changing the timer value may fix the problem.

- Do not directly connect a MELSEC-Q Series CPU module (with Built-in Ethernet) or a
MELSEC-L Series CPU module to an Ethernet port on a MELSOFT product by wireless LAN
connection.

- For additional restrictions and notes on using a wireless LAN connection, see the manual of the
MELSEC products to which this product is connected.

- This product cannot be directly connected to a CC-Link IE Field Network. A wired Ethernet
connection must be made using an optional CC-Link IE Field Network Ethernet adapter module.

- If a problem occurs, but there is nothing wrong with the settings or usage of MELSEC products
connected to this product or the Ethernet wire, there may be a problem with the setup or settings of
this product. Refer to "Chapter 7 Troubleshooting" and check the operations of this product. You
can also refer to the user's manuals of the MELSEC products connected to this product.

*1 For example, the default value of the response monitoring timer of the Ethernet Interface Module is 30 seconds, so it

takes 30 seconds to detect packet losses.

Note on Connection with Ethernet Interface Module

- When connecting this product with an Ethernet interface module, the COM.ERR.LED of the
Ethernet interface module may turn on (error code: C04BH, etc.) due to some reasons such as
packet loss. Communication can be performed with the COM.ERR.LED turned on. However,
check carefully that the system works as expected.
For how to turn off the COM.ERR.LED, refer to "Q Corresponding Ethernet Interface Module
User's Manual (Basic)".

- When the COM.ERR.LED frequently turns on, the following operations may reduce the frequency:

- Use TCP on the connection.

- Enable TCP segmentation*2.

To enable TCP segmentation, set 5B4H to the TCP Maximum Segment Transmission setting area

(address: 1EH) and execute reinitialization.
For reinitialization, refer to "Q Corresponding Ethernet Interface Module User's Manual (Basic)."

*2 The TCP Maximum Segment Transmission setting a rea can be configured only for the Ethernet interface modules

(QJ71E71-100) with function version B or later, whose first five digits of the serial number are 05051 or later.

When the setting is changed to "Enable TCP Maximum Segment Size Option transmission, there are restrictions on

combination with the MELSOFT products. Refer to "Q Corresponding Ethernet Interface Module User's Manual

(Basic)".

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT

(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;

i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any

major or serious accident; and

ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of

the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.

(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general

industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH
TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT
ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY
INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER,
INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND
GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;

- Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any

other cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the
PRODUCT.

- Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment

of a special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.

- Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as

Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation,
Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or
Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there
is a significant risk of injury to the public or property.

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Terminology/Abbreviations

The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience.

Full term Term used in this manual

All five NZ2WL models (NZ2WL-US, NZ2WL-EU, NZ2WL-CN,
NZ2WL-KR, NZ2WL-TW)

NZ2WL-US (For U.S.A.) US

NZ2WL-EU (For Europe) EU

NZ2WL-CN (For Chin a) CN

NZ2WL-KR (For Korea) KR

NZ2WL-TW (For Taiwan) TW

Access point only supported (AP only)

Station only supported (ST only)

A device with the wireless function Wireless terminal

Personal computer PC

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Speed Notation

The link speed values (such as 54 Mbps) of the transmission rate used in this manual and setting screens
are the theoretical maximum values of the wireless LAN standard and do not indicate the actual data
transmission speed.

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Retention bracket

Packing List

Thank you for purchasing this Mitsubishi product.

The product package should contain the items listed below.
Use the following list to confirm the contents of the product package.
If you discover any damaged or missing item, contact your local authorized dealer.

Contents

Name Pcs.

Main unit (NZ2WL- xxx) 1

Antenna, rubber cap for antenna 2

User’s Manual 1

Power termina l connector 1

Retention brack et 1

Mounting bracket 1

Bracket screw M3 x 6 3

Setup manual (C N,KR,TW only) 1

Ferrite Core (US,EU,TW only) 2

Rubber cap for
antenna × 2

Antenna x 2

Power terminal

Bracket screw M3 x 6 × 3

Mounting bracket

Main unit

CAUTION

To operate this product, a power supply (12-24VDC±5%) is required separately. For power supply, see Chapter 2,

Part Names a nd Settings, “Power Supply”.

User’s Manual

Setup manual

(CN, KR, TW o nly)

- This document, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced without per mission.

- This document is subject to change without notice at any time.

- While we are doing our best to ensure this document has no error,

should you have any questions or find any omissions or similar, consult your local authorized dealer.

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and other countries.

All other company names and products used in this manual are trademarks or registered trade marks of the ir

respective co mpanies. This manual does not use the symbols such as ™, ®, and ©.

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Ferrite Core × 2

(US, EU, TW o nly)

Table of Contents

Packing List......................................................................................................................................... x

1.

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1

Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Environment ................................................................................................................................. 3

Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Disposal........................................................................................................................................ 3

2.

SETUP 4

Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................................... 4

LED display ................................................................................................................................. 4

DIP switches................................................................................................................................. 5

Connectors.................................................................................................................................... 6

Checking the Network Addresses ....................................................................................................... 6

Attaching the Antennas ....................................................................................................................... 7

FCC PART15, R&TTE Directive, NCC Attestation addenda(US, EU, TW only) ............................ 7

Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Grounding the NZ2WL ....................................................................................................................... 9

Installation........................................................................................................................................... 9

Using Mounting Brackets............................................................................................................. 9

Wired LAN Connection .................................................................................................................... 10

3.

CONNECTING TO DEVICES AND SETUP METHODS 11

Setup Methods................................................................................................................................... 11

Preparation before Setup ................................................................................................................... 11

Setup Using Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 12

Setting the Browser .................................................................................................................... 12

Connecting to This Product Using Web Browser ...................................................................... 13

Setup Using Web Browser ......................................................................................................... 14

Setup Using TELNET ....................................................................................................................... 15

Connecting to the Product Using TELNET................................................................................ 15

Setup Using TELNET ................................................................................................................ 17

TELNET Key Operation ............................................................................................................ 18

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4.

WIRELESS LINK MODE AND WIRELESS LAN FUNCTION 19

Wireless Link Mode .......................................................................................................................... 19

Standard Infrastructure Mode..................................................................................................... 19

Compatible Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................ 20

Advanced Infrastructure Mode................................................................................................... 21

Comparison of Main Functions .................................................................................................. 22

Installation in a Network ................................................................................................................... 24

Features of the Wireless Network .............................................................................................. 24

Operating Environment and Radio Waves ................................................................................. 25

Constructing a Network.............................................................................................................. 26

5.

SETUP AND STATUS DISPLAY 27

Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 27

◆

Basic setting ........................................................................................................................... 27

◆

Ethernet .................................................................................................................................. 29

◆

Wireless LAN......................................................................................................................... 30

◆

IEEE802.1X ........................................................................................................................... 39

◆

Extension ................................................................................................................................ 41

◆

SNMP ..................................................................................................................................... 44

◆

VLAN..................................................................................................................................... 46

◆

Log ......................................................................................................................................... 47

Status Display.................................................................................................................................... 48

6.

MAINTENANCE 55

Maintenance Tool.............................................................................................................................. 55

Log File Collection............................................................................................................................ 55

Collecting Log Files Using FTP................................................................................................. 55

Saving a Setting File ......................................................................................................................... 56

Saving Setting File Using FTP ................................................................................................... 56

Restoring the Software Settings ........................................................................................................ 57

Restore Settings Using FTP ....................................................................................................... 57

Time Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 58

Initialization ...................................................................................................................................... 58

Using TELNET .......................................................................................................................... 58

Using a Web Browser................................................................................................................. 59

Using the DIP Switch (INIT) ..................................................................................................... 59

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7.

TROUBLESHOOTING 60

When Communication Fails .............................................................................................................. 60

Setup Screen Unavailable on Web Browser...................................................................................... 61

When the Product Does Not Start ..................................................................................................... 61

8.

APPENDIX 62

BSHardware Setup ............................................................................................................................ 62

Initial Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 62

Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 66

Software Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 67

Installation Environment Requirements (Environmental Specifications) ......................................... 67

External Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 68

Pin Layout of LAN Port .................................................................................................................... 68

WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................... 69

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MEMO

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1. Before Using the Product

1. Before Using the Product

This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.

Overview

The NZ2WL-xxx is a wireless LAN adapter that conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards of various
countries and features a wide input power supply (12 to 24 VDC) and can be configured either as an
access point or station.
This product features WPA2/WPA security functions (AP only), multi-client function (ST only),
extended range (XR) function, Super A/G function, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) function,
Quality of Service (QoS) function, and other functions.

Please read this manual carefully before using the product.

The NZ2WL Series uses a wireless LAN chip set manufactured by Atheros Communications Inc. The main board,

firmware, and the enhanced feature have been developed and equipped.

Features

The wireless LAN adapter that conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards and can be configured either

■

as an access point or station.
This product conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards, the channel can be set depending on the country,
and it can be configured either as an access point or station.

High-level security features equipped *1

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The product is equipped with WPA2/WPA, the latest security standards. The product also supports
IEEE 802.1X authentication in addition to the AES, AES-OCB, and WEP (64/128/152-bit) encryption.
Original encryption functions are also equipped. Those functions include WSL, an original encryption
technology, that can be used with WPA2/WPA or WEP as well as MAC address filtering, ESSID hide,
and ANY ID reject.

IP tunneling function equipped *2

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An IP tunneling function enables communication even at roaming destinations beyond the router range
without changing the network configuration.

Offering three wireless connection modes according to network configurations

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Standard *3 : Mode to use the features unique to the NZ2WL Series, such as IP tunneling and

WSL

Compatible *3 : Mode for heterogeneous use along with other vendors' wireless equipment

supporting Wi-Fi *4

Advanced *3 : Mode to allow wireless LAN terminals both in standard mode and compatible

mode to be connected on the network at the same time (only AP)

XR function equipped *5

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The XR (eXtended Range) function developed by Atheros Communications Inc. greatly extends the
range of the wireless LAN communication area. This is useful for providing a stable connection such as
at locations where radio wave interference may occur or where obstacles create "dead zones".

Super A/G feature equipped

■

The product is equipped with super A/G feature that improves communication speed. The
communication speed of the wireless LAN can be increased between supported models.

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1. Before Using the Product

WDS feature equipped *6

■

Up to six units can be connected wirelessly between access points.

QoS support

■

Bands are secured for specific communication, such as VoIP, and communication quality is guaranteed.

SNMP agent feature equipped

■

The feature enables network management using SNMP supported network management software.

Protect Mode available when using IEEE802.11g

■

Stable communications are enabled even when IEEE802.11b-compliant products are also used.
Communication speeds are improved for IEEE802.11g-compliant products.

Others

■

Introducing the Diversity Method with a built-in chip antenna.

-

Easy configuration and management using a Web browser. Various maintenance methods are

-

available according to systems and applications, including FTP commands and TELNET.

*1 WPA2/WPA, IEEE 802.1X authentication, MAC address filt ering, ESSID h ide, and ANY ID r eject can be used only when t he product

is configured a s an access po int.

*2 The IP tunneling funct ion can be used in standard wire less connection mode.

*3 The official names ar e as follows:

Standard

Compatible

Advanced

*4 Compatible mode does not guarantee inter-connectivity with other ve ndors' Wi-Fi pro ducts.

*5 The XR feature can be used only when both of the acce ss point and st ation in the w ireless LAN suppo rt the XR featur e.

*6 The WDS function is available only w hen the product is configured as an access po int.

Standard In frastructure

•••

Compatible I nfrastructure

•••

Advanced Infr astructure

•••

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1. Before Using the Product

Environment

Use this product in the following environment.
If used under environmental conditions exceeding these ranges, the board may overheat, malfunction, or
cause a failure.

Operating ambient temperature

0 - 50ºC

Operating ambient humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Small amounts (non excessive)

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.

(1) Put the main unit in the storage bag.

(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.

(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances.

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2. Setup

Antenna connecto rs:

LED:

DIP switch:

Power supply co nnector:

LAN port:

2. Setup

The antenna must be mounted and installed properly before configuring this product. Follow the setup
procedure for the product shown below.

Part Names and Functions

Indicates the st atus of the po wer supply, wired LAN and wire less LAN.
Refer to Tables 2.1 - 2.3 for d etails.

Used for initia lization and for operation in IP- less mode.
See Table 2.4 for the sett ing method.

Connect to the antennas. Conne ct supplied dipo le antennas to these connecto rs.

Used to supply po wer to the pro duct.
Also used to gr ound the product.

Connects to a hub or PC throug h 10-BASE-T/100-BASE-TX.
Also displays t he wired LAN co nnection status u sing the LINK and ACT LEDs.

Figure 2.1. Part names

LED display

Table 2.1. LED Displays during Normal Operation

LED name Status

Indicates that the device is operating.

POWER

WLAN

LINK (LAN)

ACT (LAN)

ON

Indicates that the device is being started (going to operate af ter the power

Flashing

switch was turned on)

When the product is configured as an access point, the LED being ON indicates
that one or more stations are logged in the product.

ON

When the product is configured as a station, the LED being ON indicates that the
product is logged in an access point.

Indicates data is being transmitted to or received from the device connected

Flashing

through wireless LAN.

When the product is configured as an access point, the LED being OFF indicates
that no station is logged in the product.

OFF

When the product is configured as a station, the LED being OFF indicates that the
product is not logged in an access point.

Indicates that a wired LAN has been connected.

ON

Indicates that a wired LAN is not connected.

OFF

Indicates that the product is transmitting/receiving data to/from the connected

Flashing

terminal through wired LAN.

Indicates that the product is not transmitting/receiving data to/from the connected

OFF

terminal through wired LAN.

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LED display

2. Setup

If the switch is turned off before the LEDs change their status from flashing to

The flashing continues for a li ttle while after the product is switched off during initialization by switching

nal memory files are b eing deleted. The internal memory

files may be damaged and the product may not start up properly if the power is switched off before the

Table 2.2. During File Write

LED name Status LED display

POWER

WLAN

*1 Except writing of log files (no flashing)

Flashing
simultaneously

File write in progress *1

Table 2.3. Error Display

LED name Status LED display

POWER Flashing twice

WLAN ON

Wireless LAN error

DIP switches

Table 2.4. DIP Switches

ON OFF Operation / function

Turning on this switch flashes the POWER and WLAN LEDs.

1 INIT -

2 IP LESS

*1

on and off the INIT switch. This indicates inter

flashing stops. Always reboot the product after the flashing stops.

ON (about 3 second s), all the settings are restored to the default settings after
the product is started next time. Reboot the product after the LEDs stop
flashing. *1

Turning on this switch allows the product to op erate without the IP address
setting. The switch is used when an IP address is not allocated to the product

­at the setup of a station. In this case, the TELNET, FTP, settings by Web

browser, and SNMP agent function cannot be used.

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2. Setup

Connectors

Table 2.5. Power Connectors

Name Function

Power connector

Power terminal connector (included in the package): MC1,5/3-ST-3,5 (made by Phoenix
Contact Inc.)
The applicable cable is AWG28-16. (The cable length must meet the power supply
specifications.)
The applicable bar solderless terminals are AI0,25-6BU, AI0,34-6TQ and AI0,5-6WH
(made by Phoenix Contact Inc.)
Secure the connector with a retention bracket. Connect the power cable to the power
terminal connector by screw connection.
The fastening torque range is 0.22 to 0.25Nm.

Power connector MC1,5/3-G-3,5 (Phoenix Contact)

12-24VDC

Pin number Signal Description

1 Vi+ Power (12-24VDC±5%)

2 Vi- Power (GND)

3 FG Frame Grand

Vi+

Vi-

FG

Checking the Network Addresses

The Ethernet (wired LAN), wireless LAN MAC address and IP address are defined on the housing
sticker on the side of this product. Write down the MAC addresses for Ethernet and wireless LAN in the
following table as they are device-individual values and may be required for future setup.

Table 2.6. Network Address

Description on the

housing sticker

IP: Default IP Address

C: Ethernet MAC Address

W: Wireless MAC Add ress

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Explanation Address

2. Setup

Attaching the Antennas

Use this product with the antennas included. The following describes how to attach the supplied dipole
antennas.
(1) Straighten both the antennas, as shown below, and attach them to the antenna connectors on the

main unit. The antennas screw onto the antenna connector. Adjust the position of the bending part
of the antennas taking into consideration how the antennas will be oriented. Next, place the
supplied rubber caps over the antennas and cover the antenna connectors.

(2) Bend the antennas to the desired angles. The antennas can also be used straight. Change the angle as

needed depending on the position of the unit.

＜

Example of vertical position＞

(2)

＜

Example of hor izontal posit ion

＞

Figure 2.2. Attaching the Antennas

CAUTION

Using the product without connecting the antennas to the antenna connectors may cause the product

to malfunction. Be sure to use the product with the antennas connected.

FCC PART15, R&TTE Directive, NCC Attestation addenda(US, EU, TW only)

NZ2WL-US and NZ2WL-EU, NZ2WL-TW complies with FCC PART15, the R&TTE instruction, and the NCC

attestation when used under the following conditions.

Attach the ferrite core provided to the power supply line and the FG line.

-

Diagram showing the ferrite core attached to the cable.

Install in the FG line (2cm from the EUT) and the power supply line (6cm from the EUT), and turn the cable third

(wind it twice).

6cm from the E UT

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2. Setup

Power Supply

- The input voltage range of this product is 12 to 24 VDC ±5%.
Using a power supply outside of that range may cause a malfunction or accident.

- Connect the cables correctly to the Vi+ (12 to 24 VDC ±5%), Vi- (GND), and FG connectors.

- Use a power source that starts up within the input voltage range of 11.4 VDC or higher within 24
ms. Using a power supply that does not satisfy these conditions may cause a malfunction or
accident.

(V)

Input
voltage

Figure 2.3. Power Supply Input Time

- The AC/DC power supply connected to the product must be CE-marked.

- Ground the FG terminal.

- Recommended power supply: PS5R-SF24 (made by IDEC Corporation)

25.2

11.4

24

12

24

Time

(ms)

Attaching a retention bracket

Plug in the power terminal connector to the power connector and attach the retention bracket using a
bracket screw. The tightening torque of the bracket screw is 0.588 Nm.

Figure 2.4. Attaching a Retention Bracket

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2. Setup

Grounding the NZ2WL

Connect the cables to the applicable connectors. Process the cables as needed and ground the product.

Figure 2.5. Grounding the NZ2WL

Installation

Using Mounting Brackets

Mounting on a Desktop (Horizontally)

When the product is used horizontally, it can be mounted on a desk or other surfaces using brackets.
Attach the product and brackets using the supplied bracket screws (tightening torque: 0.588 Nm), as
shown below, and place the side with the brackets down. Then secure the brackets on the desk using
tapping screws.

Figure 2.6. Mounting the Product on a Desk

Mounting on a Wall

The product can be mounted on a wall using mounting brackets. Attach the product and brackets using
the supplied bracket screws (tightening torque: 0.588 Nm), as shown below, and then secure the
brackets to the wall using tapping screws.

Figure 2.7. Mounting the Product on a Wall

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2. Setup

CAUTION

When mounting the product on a desk or wall,

place the product down with one of the
orientations shown to the right.
When mounting the product vertically, orient
the product with the LAN port on the bottom.
When mounting the product horizontally,
orient the product with the WLAN LED on the
bottom.

When mounting the product to a wall, secure
the rear of the product or the side of the
product closest to the WLAN LED to the wall.
Place the product as indicated above when
mounting it on the wall.

Wired LAN Connection

Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the product.

A cross cable is used to connect the product to the UP-LINK port of a PC or HUB. A straight cable is
used to connect the product to the normal port of a HUB.

Figure 2.8. Wired LAN Connection

CAUTION

The cable connecting the product to a hub, PC, or other device must not exceed 100 m.

-

Use a CAT-5 or CAT-6 STP cable.

-

This product cannot be used with IEEE 802.3af or other infrastructure that supplies power over an

-

Ethernet cable (Power Over Ethernet (PoE)).

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3. Connecting to Devices and Setup Methods

3. Connecting to Devices and Setup

Methods

This product is set up via a network using a Web browser or TELNET. Follow the setup procedure
below once the product is set up.

Setup Methods

Although the NZ2WL-xxx can be set up precisely to construct an advanced wireless LAN environment,
there are two different setup methods available: web browser and TELNET.

Web browser

Settings are easy with a graphical display and a help function.

-

TELNET

This terminal setting uses TELNET.

-

Only text is displayed, but settings are easy and quick.

-

Preparation before Setup

Since the product is set up via network, use a personal computer that can be connected to the network.
Connect the personal computer to the network and use a Web browser or TELNET for setting.

Connecting the product for the first time

(1) Connect this product to PC on a wired LAN.

(2) Select an IP address 10.XXX.XXX.XXX (e.g. 10.0.0.1) for the PC, which is not the same address

as for this product. And then set the subnet mask to 255.0.0.0.

Windows:

Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network Connection], and then right-click the icon for local area
connection to open up the [Properties] screen. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] from the
[General] tab and click [Properties]. Set up the IP address and subnet mask, and if necessary,
default gateway and DNS server on the opened [Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties] window.

Changing the settings

(1) Connect this product to PC on a wired LAN.

(2) Set the network address of the PC to the same network address as for this product.

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