ZyXEL Communications NWA3160 User Manual

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NWA-3160 Series

IEEE 802.11a/b/g Business WLAN Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g Business WLAN Access Point IEEE WirelessN Business WLAN Access Point

User’s Guide

Version 3.60 07/2008 Edition 3

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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.

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.

"Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

Syntax Conventions

•The NWA-3160, NWA-3163 or NWA-3165 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 > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab 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”.

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Document Conventions

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	DSLAM	Firewall

Telephone	Switch	Router

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Safety Warnings

For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

•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.

This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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Contents Overview

Introduction ............................................................................................................................	29
Introducing the ZyXEL Device ...................................................................................................	31
Introducing the Web Configurator ..............................................................................................	41
Tutorial .......................................................................................................................................	45
Status Screens ..........................................................................................................................	73
Management Mode ....................................................................................................................	77
AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only) ......................................................................................	81
The Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................	95
System Screens ........................................................................................................................	97
Wireless Configuration ............................................................................................................	103
Wireless Security Configuration ..............................................................................................	121
MBSSID and SSID ..................................................................................................................	137
Other Wireless Configuration ..................................................................................................	145
IP Screen .................................................................................................................................	155
Rogue AP ................................................................................................................................	157
Remote Management Screens ................................................................................................	163
Internal RADIUS Server ..........................................................................................................	175
Certificates ...............................................................................................................................	181
Log Screens ............................................................................................................................	199
VLAN .......................................................................................................................................	207
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................	225
Troubleshooting and Specifications ..................................................................................	233
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................	235
Product Specifications .............................................................................................................	241
Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................	249

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About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................		3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................		4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................		6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................		9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................		11
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................		19
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................		25
Part I: Introduction.................................................................................		29
Chapter 1
Introducing the ZyXEL Device ...............................................................................................		31
1.1	Introducing the ZyXEL Device ............................................................................................	31
1.2	Applications for the ZyXEL Device ......................................................................................	31
	1.2.1 Access Point ..............................................................................................................	32
	1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ................................................	32
	1.2.3 AP + Bridge (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) .........................................................	33
	1.2.4 MBSSID .....................................................................................................................	34
	1.2.5 Pre-Configured SSID Profiles ....................................................................................	35
1.3 CAPWAP (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ......................................................................		36
1.4	Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device ....................................................................................	36
1.5	Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device .....................................................................	36
1.6	Hardware Connections ........................................................................................................	37
	1.6.1 Antennas ....................................................................................................................	37
1.7	LEDs ....................................................................................................................................	37
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................		41
2.1	Accessing the Web Configurator .........................................................................................	41
2.2	Resetting the ZyXEL Device ................................................................................................	43
	2.2.1 Methods of Restoring Factory-Defaults ......................................................................	43
2.3	Navigating the Web Configurator .........................................................................................	44

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Chapter 3
Tutorial .....................................................................................................................................	45
3.1 How to Configure the Wireless LAN ....................................................................................	45
3.1.1 Choosing the Wireless Mode .....................................................................................	45
3.1.2 Wireless LAN Configuration Overview .......................................................................	46
3.1.3 Further Reading .........................................................................................................	48
3.2 How to Configure Multiple Wireless Networks .....................................................................	48
3.2.1 Change the Operating Mode ......................................................................................	49
3.2.2 Configure the VoIP Network .......................................................................................	51
3.2.2.1 Set Up Security for the VoIP Profile ................................................	52
3.2.2.2 Activate the VoIP Profile ..................................................................	54
3.2.3 Configure the Guest Network .....................................................................................	54
3.2.3.1 Set Up Security for the Guest Profile ..............................................	55
3.2.3.2 Set up Layer 2 Isolation ..................................................................	56
3.2.3.3 Activate the Guest Profile ................................................................	57
3.2.4 Testing the Wireless Networks ...................................................................................	57
3.3 How to Set Up and Use Rogue AP Detection .....................................................................	58
3.3.1 Set Up and Save a Friendly AP list ............................................................................	60
3.3.2 Activate Periodic Rogue AP Detection .......................................................................	62
3.3.3 Set Up E-mail Logs ....................................................................................................	63
3.3.4 Configure Your Other Access Points ..........................................................................	64
3.3.5 Test the Setup ............................................................................................................	64
3.4 Using Multiple MAC Filters and L-2 Isolation Profiles ..........................................................	65
3.4.1 Scenario .....................................................................................................................	65
3.4.2 Your Requirements .....................................................................................................	65
3.4.3 Setup ..........................................................................................................................	66
3.4.4 Configure the SERVER_1 Network ............................................................................	66
3.4.5 Configure the SERVER_2 Network ............................................................................	69
3.4.6 Checking your Settings and Testing the Configuration ..............................................	70
3.4.6.1 Checking Settings ...........................................................................	70
3.4.6.2 Testing the Configuration ................................................................	70
Chapter 4
Status Screens ........................................................................................................................	73
4.1 The Status Screen ...............................................................................................................	73
Chapter 5
Management Mode..................................................................................................................	77

5.1 About CAPWAP ...................................................................................................................	77
5.1.1 CAPWAP Discovery and Management ......................................................................	77
5.1.2 CAPWAP and DHCP ..................................................................................................	78
5.1.3 CAPWAP and IP Subnets ..........................................................................................	78
5.1.4 Notes on CAPWAP ....................................................................................................	79
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5.2	The Management Mode Screen ..........................................................................................	79
Chapter 6
AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only) ..................................................................................		81
6.1	Status Screen ......................................................................................................................	81
	6.1.1 The AP List Status Screen .........................................................................................	82
	6.1.2 The AP Statistics Screen ............................................................................................	83
	6.1.3 The AP Association List Screen .................................................................................	84
	6.1.4 The SSID Information Screen ....................................................................................	84
6.2	Navigation Bar .....................................................................................................................	85
6.3	The Controller Screens ........................................................................................................	86
	6.3.1 The AP Lists Screen ..................................................................................................	86
	6.3.2 The AP Lists Edit Screen ...........................................................................................	88
	6.3.3 The Configuration Screen ..........................................................................................	89
6.4	The Profile Edit Screens ......................................................................................................	90
	6.4.1 The Radio Profile Screen ...........................................................................................	90
6.5	The Radio Profile Edit Screen .............................................................................................	91
Part II: The Web Configurator ...............................................................		95
Chapter 7
System Screens ......................................................................................................................		97
7.1	System Overview .................................................................................................................	97
7.2	Configuring General Setup ..................................................................................................	97
7.3	Administrator Authentication on RADIUS ............................................................................	98
	7.3.1 Configuring the Password ..........................................................................................	98
7.4	Configuring Time Setting ..................................................................................................	100
7.5	Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ...................................................................................	102
Chapter 8
Wireless Configuration.........................................................................................................		103
8.1	Wireless LAN Overview .....................................................................................................	103
	8.1.1 BSS ..........................................................................................................................	103
	8.1.2 ESS ..........................................................................................................................	104
8.2	Wireless LAN Basics .........................................................................................................	104
8.3	Quality of Service ..............................................................................................................	105
	8.3.1 WMM QoS ................................................................................................................	105
	8.3.1.1 WMM QoS Priorities ......................................................................	105
	8.3.2 ATC ..........................................................................................................................	105
	8.3.3 ATC+WMM ...............................................................................................................	106
	8.3.3.1 ATC+WMM from LAN to WLAN ....................................................	106

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	8.3.3.2 ATC+WMM from WLAN to LAN ....................................................	107
	8.3.4 Type Of Service (ToS) ..............................................................................................	107
	8.3.4.1 DiffServ ..........................................................................................	107
	8.3.4.2 DSCP and Per-Hop Behavior ........................................................	107
	8.3.5 ToS (Type of Service) and WMM QoS .....................................................................	108
8.4	Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ...........................................................................................	108
	8.4.1 Rapid STP ................................................................................................................	108
	8.4.2 STP Terminology ......................................................................................................	109
	8.4.3 How STP Works .......................................................................................................	109
	8.4.4 STP Port States .........................................................................................................	110
8.5	DFS ....................................................................................................................................	110
8.6	Wireless Screen Overview .................................................................................................	110
8.7	Configuring Wireless Settings ............................................................................................	111
	8.7.1 Access Point Mode: NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 ......................................................	111
	8.7.2 Access Point Mode: NWA-3165 ................................................................................	114
	8.7.3 Bridge/Repeater Mode (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) .......................................	116
	8.7.4 AP+Bridge Mode (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ...............................................	120
	8.7.5 MBSSID Mode .........................................................................................................	120
Chapter 9
Wireless Security Configuration .........................................................................................		121
9.1	Wireless Security Overview ...............................................................................................	121
	9.1.1 Encryption ................................................................................................................	121
	9.1.2 Restricted Access ....................................................................................................	121
	9.1.3 Hide Identity .............................................................................................................	121
	9.1.4 WEP Encryption .......................................................................................................	121
9.2	802.1x Overview ................................................................................................................	122
9.3	EAP Authentication Overview ............................................................................................	122
9.4	Introduction to WPA ...........................................................................................................	122
	9.4.1 User Authentication .................................................................................................	123
	9.4.2 Encryption ...............................................................................................................	123
	9.4.3 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ...........................................................................	123
9.5	WPA(2) with External RADIUS Application Example .........................................................	124
9.6	Security Modes ..................................................................................................................	125
9.7	Wireless Client WPA Supplicants ......................................................................................	126
9.8	Wireless Security Effectiveness .........................................................................................	126
9.9	Configuring Security ..........................................................................................................	126
	9.9.1 Security: WEP ..........................................................................................................	127
	9.9.2 Security: 802.1x Only ...............................................................................................	128
	9.9.3 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit .................................................	129
	9.9.4 Security: WPA ..........................................................................................................	131
	9.9.5 Security: WPA2 or WPA2-MIX ..................................................................................	131
	9.9.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIX ..................................................	133

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9.10 Introduction to RADIUS ...................................................................................................	134
9.11 Configuring RADIUS ........................................................................................................	134
Chapter 10
MBSSID and SSID .................................................................................................................	137
10.1 Wireless LAN Infrastructures ...........................................................................................	137
10.1.1 MBSSID .................................................................................................................	137
10.1.2 Notes on Multiple BSS ...........................................................................................	137
10.1.3 Multiple BSS Example ............................................................................................	137
10.1.4 Multiple BSS with VLAN Example ..........................................................................	137
10.1.5 Configuring Multiple BSSs .....................................................................................	138
10.2 SSID ................................................................................................................................	140
10.2.1 The SSID Screen ...................................................................................................	140
10.2.2 Configuring SSID ...................................................................................................	141
Chapter 11
Other Wireless Configuration ..............................................................................................	145
11.1 Layer-2 Isolation Introduction ...........................................................................................	145
11.2 The Layer-2 Isolation Screen ...........................................................................................	146
11.3 Configuring Layer-2 Isolation ...........................................................................................	147
11.3.1 Layer-2 Isolation Examples ....................................................................................	148
11.3.1.1 Layer-2 Isolation Example 1 ........................................................	149
11.3.1.2 Layer-2 Isolation Example 2 ........................................................	149
11.4 The MAC Filter Screen ....................................................................................................	150
11.4.1 Configuring MAC Filtering ......................................................................................	151
11.5 Configuring Roaming .......................................................................................................	152
11.5.1 Requirements for Roaming ....................................................................................	153
Chapter 12
IP Screen................................................................................................................................	155
12.1 Factory Ethernet Defaults ................................................................................................	155
12.2 TCP/IP Parameters .........................................................................................................	155
12.2.1 WAN IP Address Assignment .................................................................................	155
12.3 Configuring IP Settings ....................................................................................................	156
Chapter 13
Rogue AP...............................................................................................................................	157
13.1 Rogue AP Introduction ....................................................................................................	157
13.2 Rogue AP Examples .......................................................................................................	157
13.2.1 “Honeypot” Attack ..................................................................................................	158
13.3 Configuring Rogue AP Detection (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ..............................	159
13.3.1 Rogue AP: Configuration .......................................................................................	160
13.3.2 Rogue AP: Friendly AP ..........................................................................................	160

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13.3.3 Rogue AP List ........................................................................................................		161
Chapter 14
Remote Management Screens.............................................................................................		163
14.1	Remote Management Overview ......................................................................................	163
14.1.1 Remote Management Limitations ..........................................................................		163
14.1.2 System Timeout ....................................................................................................		163
14.2	Configuring Telnet ............................................................................................................	164
14.3	Configuring FTP ..............................................................................................................	165
14.4	Configuring WWW ...........................................................................................................	166
14.5 SNMP ..............................................................................................................................		167
14.5.1 Supported MIBs .....................................................................................................		168
14.5.2 SNMP Traps ...........................................................................................................		169
14.6	SNMP Trap Interface Index .............................................................................................	169
14.6.1 SNMP v3 and Security ...........................................................................................		170
14.6.2 Configuring SNMP .................................................................................................		170
	14.6.2.1 The SNMPv3 User Profile Screen (NWA-3165 Only) .................	172
Chapter 15
Internal RADIUS Server........................................................................................................		175
15.1	Internal RADIUS Overview ..............................................................................................	175
15.2	Internal RADIUS Server Setting ......................................................................................	175
15.3	Trusted AP Overview .......................................................................................................	177
15.4	Configuring Trusted AP ...................................................................................................	178
15.5	Configuring Trusted Users ...............................................................................................	179
Chapter 16
Certificates ............................................................................................................................		181
16.1	Certificates Overview .......................................................................................................	181
16.1.1 Advantages of Certificates .....................................................................................		182
16.2	Self-signed Certificates ....................................................................................................	182
16.3	Verifying a Certificate .......................................................................................................	182
16.3.1 Checking the Fingerprint of a Certificate on Your Computer ..................................		182
16.4	Configuration Summary ...................................................................................................	183
16.5	My Certificates .................................................................................................................	183
16.6	Certificate File Formats ....................................................................................................	185
16.7	Importing a Certificate .....................................................................................................	186
16.8	Creating a Certificate .......................................................................................................	187
16.9	My Certificate Details .......................................................................................................	189
16.10 Trusted CAs ...................................................................................................................		192
16.11 Importing a Trusted CA’s Certificate ..............................................................................		193
16.12 Trusted CA Certificate Details .......................................................................................		194

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Chapter 17
Log Screens ..........................................................................................................................		199
17.1	Configuring View Log .......................................................................................................	199
17.2	Configuring Log Settings .................................................................................................	200
17.3	Example Log Messages ..................................................................................................	202
17.4 Log Commands ...............................................................................................................		204
17.4.1 Configuring What You Want the ZyXEL Device to Log ..........................................		204
17.4.2 Displaying Logs ......................................................................................................		204
17.5 Log Command Example ..................................................................................................		205
Chapter 18
VLAN ......................................................................................................................................		207
18.1 VLAN ...............................................................................................................................		207
18.1.1 Management VLAN ID ...........................................................................................		207
18.1.2 VLAN Tagging ........................................................................................................		207
18.2	Configuring VLAN ............................................................................................................	208
18.2.1 Wireless VLAN .......................................................................................................		208
18.2.2 RADIUS VLAN .......................................................................................................		210
18.2.3 Configuring Management VLAN Example ..............................................................		211
18.2.4 Configuring Microsoft’s IAS Server Example .........................................................		214
	18.2.4.1 Configuring VLAN Groups ...........................................................	214
	18.2.4.2 Configuring Remote Access Policies ..........................................	215
18.2.5 Second Rx VLAN ID Example ................................................................................		222
	18.2.5.1 Second Rx VLAN Setup Example ...............................................	222
Chapter 19
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................		225
19.1	Maintenance Overview ....................................................................................................	225
19.2	System Status Screen (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ...............................................	225
19.2.1 System Statistics ....................................................................................................		226
19.3	Association List ................................................................................................................	226
19.4	Channel Usage (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) .........................................................	227
19.5	F/W Upload Screen .........................................................................................................	228
19.6	Configuration Screen .......................................................................................................	230
19.6.1 Backup Configuration .............................................................................................		230
19.6.2 Restore Configuration ...........................................................................................		231
19.6.3 Back to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................		232
19.7	Restart Screen .................................................................................................................	232
Part III: Troubleshooting and Specifications.....................................		233

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Chapter 20
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................		235
20.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................		235
20.2	ZyXEL Device Access and Login ....................................................................................	236
20.3	Internet Access ................................................................................................................	238
20.4	Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ...............................................................................	239
Chapter 21
Product Specifications .........................................................................................................		241

Part IV: Appendices and Index ...........................................................			249
Appendix	A Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address............................................................		251
Appendix	B Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................		263
Appendix	C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions......................................		277
Appendix	D IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................		283
Appendix	E	Text File Based Auto Configuration...................................................................	291
Appendix	F	Legal Information ..............................................................................................	299
Appendix	G Customer Support ............................................................................................		303
Index.......................................................................................................................................			309

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Access Point Application ..........................................................................................................	32
Figure 2 Bridge Application ....................................................................................................................	33
Figure 3 Repeater Application ................................................................................................................	33
Figure 4 AP+Bridge Application .............................................................................................................	34
Figure 5 Multiple BSSs ...........................................................................................................................	35
Figure 6 Main Antenna ...........................................................................................................................	37
Figure 7 LEDs .........................................................................................................................................	38
Figure 8 Enter the System Name ...........................................................................................................	41
Figure 9 Change Password Screen ........................................................................................................	42
Figure 10 Replace Certificate Screen .....................................................................................................	43
Figure 11 The Status Screen of the Web Configurator ...........................................................................	44
Figure 12 Configuring Wireless LAN ......................................................................................................	47
Figure 13 Tutorial: Example MBSSID Setup ..........................................................................................	49
Figure 14 Tutorial: Wireless LAN: Before ...............................................................................................	50
Figure 15 Tutorial: Wireless LAN: Change Mode ...................................................................................	50
Figure 16 Tutorial: WIRELESS > SSID ..................................................................................................	51
Figure 17 Tutorial: VoIP SSID Profile Edit ..............................................................................................	52
Figure 18 Tutorial: VoIP Security ............................................................................................................	53
Figure 19 Tutorial: VoIP Security Profile Edit ..........................................................................................	53
Figure 20 Tutorial: VoIP Security: Updated ............................................................................................	54
Figure 21 Tutorial: Activate VoIP Profile .................................................................................................	54
Figure 22 Tutorial: Guest Edit .................................................................................................................	55
Figure 23 Tutorial: Guest Security Profile Edit ........................................................................................	55
Figure 24 Tutorial: Guest Security: Updated ..........................................................................................	56
Figure 25 Tutorial: Layer 2 Isolation .......................................................................................................	56
Figure 26 Tutorial: Layer 2 Isolation Profile ............................................................................................	57
Figure 27 Tutorial: Activate Guest Profile ...............................................................................................	57
Figure 28 Tutorial: Wireless Network Example .......................................................................................	59
Figure 29 Tutorial: Friendly AP (Before Data Entry) ...............................................................................	60
Figure 30 Tutorial: Friendly AP (After Data Entry) .................................................................................	61
Figure 31 Tutorial: Configuration ............................................................................................................	61
Figure 32 Tutorial: Warning ....................................................................................................................	62
Figure 33 Tutorial: Save Friendly AP list ................................................................................................	62
Figure 34 Tutorial: Periodic Rogue AP Detection ..................................................................................	62
Figure 35 Tutorial: Log Settings ..............................................................................................................	63
Figure 36 Tutorial: Example Network .....................................................................................................	65
Figure 37 Tutorial: SSID Profile ..............................................................................................................	67
Figure 38 Tutorial: SSID Edit ..................................................................................................................	68

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Figure 39 Tutorial: Layer-2 Isolation Edit ................................................................................................	68
Figure 40 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1) ...................................................................................	69
Figure 41 Tutorial: SSID Profiles Activated ............................................................................................	70
Figure 42 Tutorial: SSID Tab Correct Settings ........................................................................................	70
Figure 43 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................................	74
Figure 44 CAPWAP Network Example ...................................................................................................	77
Figure 45 CAPWAP and DHCP Option 43 .............................................................................................	78
Figure 46 The Management Mode Screen .............................................................................................	79
Figure 47 AP Controller: the Status Screen ............................................................................................	81
Figure 48 AP List Status .........................................................................................................................	82
Figure 49 AP Statistics ...........................................................................................................................	83
Figure 50 AP Association List .................................................................................................................	84
Figure 51 SSID Information ....................................................................................................................	85
Figure 52 AP Controller: Links ................................................................................................................	85
Figure 53 The Controller > AP Lists Screen ...........................................................................................	87
Figure 54 The Controller > AP Lists > Edit Screen .................................................................................	88
Figure 55 The Controller > Configuration Screen ...................................................................................	89
Figure 56 The Profile Edit > Radio Screen .............................................................................................	90
Figure 57 The Profile Edit > Radio > Edit Screen ...................................................................................	91
Figure 58 System > General ..................................................................................................................	97
Figure 59 SYSTEM > Password. ............................................................................................................	99
Figure 60 SYSTEM > Time Setting ......................................................................................................	100
Figure 61 Basic Service set ..................................................................................................................	103
Figure 62 Extended Service Set ...........................................................................................................	104
Figure 63 DiffServ: Differentiated Service Field ....................................................................................	107
Figure 64 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163) ............................................................	112
Figure 65 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3165) .....................................................................................	114
Figure 66 Bridging Example ..................................................................................................................	116
Figure 67 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub .......................................................................	117
Figure 68 Bridge Loop: Bridge Connected to Wired LAN ......................................................................	117
Figure 69 Wireless: Bridge/Repeater (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ..............................................	118
Figure 70 Wireless: AP+Bridge ............................................................................................................	120
Figure 71 EAP Authentication ..............................................................................................................	122
Figure 72 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication .................................................................................................	124
Figure 73 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example .........................................................................	125
Figure 74 Wireless > Security ...............................................................................................................	127
Figure 75 WIRELESS > Security: WEP ................................................................................................	128
Figure 76 Security: 802.1x Only ..........................................................................................................	129
Figure 77 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit ............................................................	130
Figure 78 Security: WPA .....................................................................................................................	131
Figure 79 Security:WPA2 or WPA2-MIX ...............................................................................................	132
Figure 80 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK-MIX ...........................................................	133
Figure 81 RADIUS ................................................................................................................................	134

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Figure 82 Multiple BSS with VLAN Example ........................................................................................	138
Figure 83 Wireless: Multiple BSS .........................................................................................................	138
Figure 84 SSID .....................................................................................................................................	141
Figure 85 Configuring SSID ..................................................................................................................	142
Figure 86 Layer-2 Isolation Application ................................................................................................	146
Figure 87 WIRELESS > Layer 2 Isolation ............................................................................................	147
Figure 88 WIRELESS > Layer-2 Isolation Configuration Screen .........................................................	148
Figure 89 Layer-2 Isolation Example Configuration .............................................................................	149
Figure 90 Layer-2 Isolation Example 1 .................................................................................................	149
Figure 91 Layer-2 Isolation Example 2 .................................................................................................	150
Figure 92 WIRELESS > MAC Filter ......................................................................................................	150
Figure 93 MAC Address Filter ..............................................................................................................	151
Figure 94 Roaming Example ................................................................................................................	153
Figure 95 Roaming ...............................................................................................................................	154
Figure 96 IP Setup ................................................................................................................................	156
Figure 97 Rogue AP: Example ............................................................................................................	158
Figure 98 “Honeypot” Attack .................................................................................................................	159
Figure 99 ROGUE AP > Configuration .................................................................................................	160
Figure 100 ROGUE AP > Friendly AP ..................................................................................................	161
Figure 101 ROGUE AP > Rogue AP ....................................................................................................	162
Figure 102 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network .........................................................................	164
Figure 103 Remote Management: Telnet .............................................................................................	164
Figure 104 Remote Management: FTP ................................................................................................	165
Figure 105 Remote Management: WWW .............................................................................................	166
Figure 106 SNMP Management Model ................................................................................................	168
Figure 107 Remote Management: SNMP ............................................................................................	171
Figure 108 Remote Management: SNMPv3 User Profile .....................................................................	172
Figure 109 Internal RADIUS Server Setting Screen .............................................................................	176
Figure 110 Trusted AP Overview ..........................................................................................................	178
Figure 111 Trusted AP Screen ..............................................................................................................	179
Figure 112 Trusted Users Screen .........................................................................................................	180
Figure 113 Certificates on Your Computer ............................................................................................	182
Figure 114 Certificate Details ...............................................................................................................	183
Figure 115 My Certificates ....................................................................................................................	184
Figure 116 My Certificate Import ..........................................................................................................	186
Figure 117 My Certificate Create ..........................................................................................................	187
Figure 118 My Certificate Details ..........................................................................................................	190
Figure 119 Trusted CAs ........................................................................................................................	192
Figure 120 Trusted CA Import ..............................................................................................................	194
Figure 121 Trusted CA Details .............................................................................................................	195
Figure 122 View Log .............................................................................................................................	199
Figure 123 Log Settings .......................................................................................................................	201
Figure 124 WIRELESS VLAN ..............................................................................................................	209

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Figure 125 RADIUS VLAN ...................................................................................................................	210
Figure 126 Management VLAN Configuration Example .......................................................................	212
Figure 127 VLAN-Aware Switch - Static VLAN .....................................................................................	212
Figure 128 VLAN-Aware Switch ...........................................................................................................	212
Figure 129 VLAN-Aware Switch - VLAN Status ....................................................................................	213
Figure 130 VLAN Setup ........................................................................................................................	213
Figure 131 New Global Security Group ...............................................................................................	215
Figure 132 Add Group Members .........................................................................................................	215
Figure 133 New Remote Access Policy for VLAN Group ....................................................................	216
Figure 134 Specifying Windows-Group Condition ................................................................................	216
Figure 135 Adding VLAN Group ..........................................................................................................	217
Figure 136 Granting Permissions and User Profile Screens ...............................................................	217
Figure 137 Authentication Tab Settings ................................................................................................	218
Figure 138 Encryption Tab Settings .....................................................................................................	218
Figure 139 Connection Attributes Screen ............................................................................................	219
Figure 140 RADIUS Attribute Screen ..................................................................................................	219
Figure 141 802 Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Medium-Type ..................................................................	220
Figure 142 VLAN ID Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Pvt-Group-ID ..........................................................	220
Figure 143 VLAN Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Type ............................................................................	221
Figure 144 Completed Advanced Tab ..................................................................................................	221
Figure 145 Second Rx VLAN ID Example ............................................................................................	222
Figure 146 Configuring SSID: Second Rx VLAN ID Example ..............................................................	223
Figure 147 System Status ....................................................................................................................	225
Figure 148 System Status: Show Statistics ..........................................................................................	226
Figure 149 Association List ..................................................................................................................	227
Figure 150 Channel Usage ...................................................................................................................	227
Figure 151 Firmware Upload ................................................................................................................	228
Figure 152 Firmware Upload In Process ..............................................................................................	229
Figure 153 Network Temporarily Disconnected ....................................................................................	229
Figure 154 Firmware Upload Error .......................................................................................................	230
Figure 155 Configuration ......................................................................................................................	230
Figure 156 Configuration Upload Successful .......................................................................................	231
Figure 157 Network Temporarily Disconnected ....................................................................................	231
Figure 158 Configuration Upload Error .................................................................................................	232
Figure 159 Reset Warning Message ....................................................................................................	232
Figure 160 Restart Screen ...................................................................................................................	232
Figure 161 Wall-mounting Example ......................................................................................................	245
Figure 162 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw .......................................................................................	245
Figure 163 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration ......................................................................	252
Figure 164 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address ..........................................................	253
Figure 165 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration ..............................................	254
Figure 166 Windows XP: Start Menu ....................................................................................................	255
Figure 167 Windows XP: Control Panel ...............................................................................................	255

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Figure 168 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties	......................................... 256
Figure 169 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ...............................................................	256
Figure 170 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings ..........................................................................	257
Figure 171 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ..........................................................	258
Figure 172 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu ..........................................................................................	259
Figure 173 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP .................................................................................................	259
Figure 174 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ............................................................................................	260
Figure 175 Macintosh OS X: Network ..................................................................................................	261
Figure 176 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network .........................................................	263
Figure 177 Basic Service Set ...............................................................................................................	264
Figure 178 Infrastructure WLAN ...........................................................................................................	265
Figure 179 RTS/CTS ............................................................................................................................	266
Figure 180 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example .......................................................................	273
Figure 181 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ...............................................................................................	274
Figure 182 Pop-up Blocker ...................................................................................................................	277
Figure 183 Internet Options: Privacy ....................................................................................................	278
Figure 184 Internet Options: Privacy ....................................................................................................	279
Figure 185 Pop-up Blocker Settings .....................................................................................................	279
Figure 186 Internet Options: Security ...................................................................................................	280
Figure 187 Security Settings - Java Scripting .......................................................................................	281
Figure 188 Security Settings - Java ......................................................................................................	281
Figure 189 Java (Sun) ..........................................................................................................................	282
Figure 190 Network Number and Host ID ............................................................................................	284
Figure 191 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ............................................................................	286
Figure 192 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ...............................................................................	287
Figure 193 Text File Based Auto Configuration ....................................................................................	291
Figure 194 Configuration File Format ...................................................................................................	293
Figure 195 WEP Configuration File Example .......................................................................................	294
Figure 196 802.1X Configuration File Example ....................................................................................	295
Figure 197 WPA-PSK Configuration File Example ...............................................................................	295
Figure 198 WPA Configuration File Example .......................................................................................	296
Figure 199 Wlan Configuration File Example .......................................................................................	297

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Table 1 Models Covered ........................................................................................................................	31
Table 2 LEDs .........................................................................................................................................	38
Table 3 Tutorial: Example Information ...................................................................................................	49
Table 4 Tutorial: Rogue AP Example Information ..................................................................................	59
Table 5 Tutorial: Friendly AP Information ...............................................................................................	60
Table 6 Tutorial: SSID Profile Security Settings .....................................................................................	66
Table 7 Tutorial: Example Network MAC Addresses .............................................................................	66
Table 8 Tutorial: Example User MAC Addresses ...................................................................................	66
Table 9 Tutorial: SERVER_2 Network Information ................................................................................	69
Table 10 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................................	74
Table 11 The Management Mode Screen ..............................................................................................	79
Table 12 AP Controller: the Status Screen ............................................................................................	82
Table 13 AP List Status ..........................................................................................................................	83
Table 14 AP Statistics ............................................................................................................................	83
Table 15 AP Association List .................................................................................................................	84
Table 16 AP Association List .................................................................................................................	85
Table 17 Navigation Bar Labels .............................................................................................................	85
Table 18 The Controller > AP Lists Screen ............................................................................................	87
Table 19 The Controller > AP Lists > Edit Screen .................................................................................	88
Table 20 The Controller > Configuration Screen ...................................................................................	89
Table 21 The Profile Edit > Radio Screen ..............................................................................................	90
Table 22 The Profile Edit > Radio > Edit Screen ...................................................................................	92
Table 23 System > General ...................................................................................................................	97
Table 24 Password ................................................................................................................................	99
Table 25 SYSTEM > Time Setting .......................................................................................................	101
Table 26 Default Time Servers ............................................................................................................	102
Table 27 WMM QoS Priorities .............................................................................................................	105
Table 28 Typical Packet Sizes .............................................................................................................	106
Table 29 Automatic Traffic Classifier Priorities ....................................................................................	106
Table 30 ATC + WMM Priority Assignment (LAN to WLAN) ................................................................	107
Table 31 ATC + WMM Priority Assignment (WLAN to LAN) ................................................................	107
Table 32 ToS and IEEE 802.1d to WMM QoS Priority Level Mapping ................................................	108
Table 33 STP Path Costs ....................................................................................................................	109
Table 34 STP Port States .....................................................................................................................	110
Table 35 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163) ............................................................	112
Table 36 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3165) ......................................................................................	114
Table 37 Wireless: Bridge/Repeater (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only) ..............................................	118
Table 38 Security Modes .....................................................................................................................	125

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Table 39 Wireless Security Levels .......................................................................................................	126
Table 40 WIRELESS > Security ..........................................................................................................	127
Table 41 Security: WEP .......................................................................................................................	128
Table 42 Security: 802.1x Only ............................................................................................................	129
Table 43 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit ..............................................................	130
Table 44 Security: WPA .......................................................................................................................	131
Table 45 Security: WPA2 or WPA2-MIX ..............................................................................................	132
Table 46 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK-MIX ...........................................................	133
Table 47 RADIUS ................................................................................................................................	134
Table 48 Wireless: Multiple BSS ..........................................................................................................	139
Table 49 SSID ......................................................................................................................................	141
Table 50 Configuring SSID ..................................................................................................................	142
Table 51 WIRELESS > Layer-2 Isolation .............................................................................................	147
Table 52 WIRELESS > Layer-2 Isolation Configuration ......................................................................	148
Table 53 WIRELESS > MAC Filter ......................................................................................................	151
Table 54 MAC Address Filter ...............................................................................................................	152
Table 55 Private IP Address Ranges ...................................................................................................	155
Table 56 IP Setup ................................................................................................................................	156
Table 57 ROGUE AP > Configuration ..................................................................................................	160
Table 58 ROGUE AP > Friendly AP ....................................................................................................	161
Table 59 ROGUE AP > Rogue AP .......................................................................................................	162
Table 60 Remote Management Overview ...........................................................................................	163
Table 61 Remote Management: Telnet ................................................................................................	164
Table 62 Remote Management: FTP ...................................................................................................	165
Table 63 Remote Management: WWW ...............................................................................................	166
Table 64 SNMP Traps ..........................................................................................................................	169
Table 65 SNMP Interface Index to Physical and Virtual Port Mapping ................................................	169
Table 66 Remote Management: SNMP ...............................................................................................	171
Table 67 Remote Management: SNMP User Profile ...........................................................................	173
Table 68 Internal RADIUS Server Setting Screen Setting ...................................................................	176
Table 69 Trusted AP ............................................................................................................................	179
Table 70 Trusted Users ........................................................................................................................	180
Table 71 My Certificates ......................................................................................................................	184
Table 72 My Certificate Import .............................................................................................................	186
Table 73 My Certificate Create ............................................................................................................	187
Table 74 My Certificate Details ............................................................................................................	190
Table 75 Trusted CAs ..........................................................................................................................	193
Table 76 Trusted CA Import .................................................................................................................	194
Table 77 Trusted CA Details ................................................................................................................	195
Table 78 View Log ...............................................................................................................................	199
Table 79 Log Settings ..........................................................................................................................	201
Table 80 System Maintenance Logs ....................................................................................................	202
Table 81 ICMP Notes ...........................................................................................................................	203

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Table 82 Sys log ..................................................................................................................................	204
Table 83 Log Categories and Available Settings .................................................................................	204
Table 84 WIRELESS VLAN .................................................................................................................	209
Table 85 RADIUS VLAN .......................................................................................................................	211
Table 86 Standard RADIUS Attributes .................................................................................................	214
Table 87 System Status .......................................................................................................................	225
Table 88 System Status: Show Statistics .............................................................................................	226
Table 89 Association List .....................................................................................................................	227
Table 90 Channel Usage .....................................................................................................................	228
Table 91 Firmware Upload ...................................................................................................................	228
Table 92 Restore Configuration ...........................................................................................................	231
Table 93 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................................	241
Table 94 Firmware Specifications ........................................................................................................	243
Table 95 North American Plug Standards ............................................................................................	245
Table 96 European Plug Standards .....................................................................................................	246
Table 97 United Kingdom Plug Standards ...........................................................................................	246
Table 98 Australia and New Zealand Plug Standards .........................................................................	246
Table 99 Power over Ethernet Injector Specifications ........................................................................	246
Table 100 Power over Ethernet Injector RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments ................................................	246
Table 101 IEEE 802.11g ......................................................................................................................	267
Table 102 Wireless Security Levels .....................................................................................................	268
Table 103 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types ..........................................................................	271
Table 104 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ....................................................................................	274
Table 105 Subnet Masks .....................................................................................................................	284
Table 106 Subnet Masks .....................................................................................................................	285
Table 107 Maximum Host Numbers ....................................................................................................	285
Table 108 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation .......................................................................................	285
Table 109 Subnet 1 ..............................................................................................................................	287
Table 110 Subnet 2 ..............................................................................................................................	288
Table 111 Subnet 3 ..............................................................................................................................	288
Table 112 Subnet 4 ..............................................................................................................................	288
Table 113 Eight Subnets ......................................................................................................................	288
Table 114 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................	289
Table 115 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning ............................................................................	289
Table 116 Auto Configuration by DHCP ..............................................................................................	292
Table 117 Manual Configuration ..........................................................................................................	292
Table 118 Configuration via SNMP ......................................................................................................	292
Table 119 Displaying the File Version ..................................................................................................	293
Table 120 Displaying the File Version ..................................................................................................	293
Table 121 Displaying the Auto Configuration Status ............................................................................	294

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PART I

Introduction

Introducing the ZyXEL Device (31)

Introducing the Web Configurator (41)

Tutorial (45)

Status Screens (73)

Management Mode (77)

AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only) (81)

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