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Zyxel NWA1123-AC PRO, NWA1302-AC, NWA1123-AC HD, NWA1123-ACV2 User Manual

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User’s Guide

NWA1000 Series

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Hybrid Access Points
LAN IP Address http://192.168.1.2
DHCP-assigned
User Name admin
Password 1234
Version 5.46 Edition 1, 04/2019
Copyright © 2019 Zyxel Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NWA1000 Series and access the Web Configurator.
•CLI Reference Guide The CLI Reference Guide explains how to use the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands
to configure the NWA1000 Series.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the NWA1000 Series.
• Web Configurator Online Help Click the help icon in any screen for help in configuring that screen and supplementary information.
• Nebula Control Center User’s Guide This User’s Guide shows how to manage the NWA1000 Series remotely. Most features of these devices
can be managed through Nebula Control Center.
•More Information Go to https://businessforum.zyxel.com for product discussions. Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NWA1000 Series
.
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Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• All models in this series may be referred to as the “NWA1000 Series” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Configuration > Network > IP Setting means you first click Configuration in the navigation panel, then the Network sub menu and finally the IP Setting tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this guide may use the following generic icons. The NWA1000 Series icon is not an exact representation of your device.
NWA1000 Series Router Switch Internet
Server Desktop Laptop
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Contents Overview

Contents Overview
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Management Modes ........................................................................................................................... 16
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................................................30
Standalone Mode ................................................................................................................................ 31
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 34
Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................ 52
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 58
Network ................................................................................................................................................. 72
Wireless ................................................................................................................................................... 78
User ......................................................................................................................................................... 91
AP Profile ................................................................................................................................................ 98
WDS Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 117
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 119
System .................................................................................................................................................. 135
Log and Report ................................................................................................................................... 158
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 170
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 181
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 183
Antenna Switch .................................................................................................................................. 186
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................. 188
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................. 189
Local Management in Cloud Mode .............................................................................................190
Cloud Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 191
The Web Configurator ....................................................................................................................... 193
Dashboard .......................................................................................................................................... 197
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 199
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 203
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Document Conventions ....... .... ............................................ ... .... .... ....................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................12
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 12
1.2 Applications .................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.1 MBSSID .................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.2 Dual-Radio ............................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2
Management Modes.........................................................................................................................16
2.1 Management Mode ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.1.1 Mode Changing ................................................................................................................... 16
2.2 Standalone AP Roles ...................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Root AP ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.2 Repeater ................................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3
Hardware............................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Standalone Mode LEDs .................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.1 NWA1123-AC PRO ................................................................................................................ 19
3.1.2 NWA1123-ACv2 ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.3 NWA1123-AC HD ................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.4 NWA1302-AC ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Cloud Mode LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 NWA1123-AC PRO ................................................................................................................ 24
3.2.2 NWA1123-ACv2 ..................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.4 NWA1302-AC ......................................................................................................................... 28
Part I: Standalone Configuration................................................................... 30
Chapter 4
Standalone Mode..............................................................................................................................31
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4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Ways to Manage the NWA1000 Series ......................................................................................... 31
4.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA1000 Series ........................................................................ 32
4.4 Starting and Stopping the NWA1000 Series ................................................................................. 32
Chapter 5
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................34
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 34
5.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 40
5.3.3 Warning Messages ................................................................................................................ 43
5.3.4 Tables and Lists ...................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 6
Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................................46
6.1 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 46
6.2 Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 46
6.2.1 Step 1 Time Settings .............................................................................................................. 46
6.2.2 Step 2 Password and Uplink Connection ........................................................................... 47
6.2.3 Step 3 Radio ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.2.4 Step 4 SSID ............................................................................................................................. 49
6.2.5 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 7
Dashboard..........................................................................................................................................52
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 52
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 52
7.2 Dashboard ...................................................................................................................................... 52
7.2.1 CPU Usage ............................................................................................................................. 55
7.2.2 Memory Usage ...................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 8
Monitor................................................................................................................................................58
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 58
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 58
8.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 58
8.3 Network Status ................................................................................................................................ 59
8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph .............................................................................................................. 61
8.4 Radio List ......................................................................................................................................... 62
8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information ................................................................................................63
8.5 Station List ....................................................................................................................................... 65
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8.6 WDS Link Info ................................................................................................................................... 66
8.7 Detected Device ........................................................................................................................... 67
8.8 View Log .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 9
Network...............................................................................................................................................72
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 72
9.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 72
9.2 IP Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 72
9.3 VLAN ................................................................................................................................................ 74
9.4 NCC Discovery ................................................................................................................................ 77
Chapter 10
Wireless...............................................................................................................................................78
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 78
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 78
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................79
10.2 AP Management .......................................................................................................................... 79
10.3 Rogue AP ....................................................................................................................................... 82
10.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List .............................................................................................. 84
10.4 Load Balancing ............................................................................................................................ 85
10.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections ...................................................................... 86
10.5 DCS ................................................................................................................................................ 87
10.6 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 11
User......................................................................................................................................................91
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 91
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 91
11.1.2 What You Need To Know ...................................................................................................91
11.2 User Summary ................................................................................................................................ 92
11.2.1 Add/Edit User ....................................................................................................................... 92
11.3 Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 94
11.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings ........................................................................ 96
Chapter 12
AP Profile.............................................................................................................................................98
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 98
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 98
12.1.2 What You Need To Know ...................................................................................................98
12.2 Radio .............................................................................................................................................. 99
12.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ...................................................................................................... 100
12.3 SSID .............................................................................................................................................. 105
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12.3.1 SSID List ............................................................................................................................... 105
12.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile ......................................................................................................... 106
12.4 Security List .................................................................................................................................. 109
12.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ................................................................................................... 109
12.5 MAC Filter List .............................................................................................................................. 113
12.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ............................................................................................... 113
12.6 Layer-2 Isolation List .................................................................................................................... 114
12.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile .................................................................................... 116
Chapter 13
WDS Profile........................................................................................................................................117
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 117
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 117
13.2 WDS Profile ................................................................................................................................... 117
13.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ........................................................................................................ 118
Chapter 14
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................119
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 119
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 119
14.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 119
14.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ...................................................................................................... 121
14.2 My Certificates ........................................................................................................................... 122
14.2.1 Add My Certificates .......................................................................................................... 123
14.2.2 Edit My Certificates ........................................................................................................... 125
14.2.3 Import Certificates ........................................................................................................... 128
14.3 Trusted Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 129
14.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates .................................................................................................... 130
14.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ............................................................................................... 133
14.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 134
Chapter 15
System...............................................................................................................................................135
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 135
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 135
15.2 Host Name ................................................................................................................................... 135
15.3 Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 136
15.3.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ..................................................................................... 139
15.3.2 Time Server Synchronization ............................................................................................ 139
15.4 WWW Overview .......................................................................................................................... 140
15.4.1 Service Access Limitations ............................................................................................... 140
15.4.2 System Timeout .................................................................................................................. 140
15.4.3 HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 141
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15.4.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ................................................................................. 141
15.4.5 HTTPS Example ................................................................................................................... 142
15.5 SSH ............................................................................................................................................... 148
15.5.1 How SSH Works .................................................................................................................. 149
15.5.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA1000 Series ................................................................. 150
15.5.3 Requirements for Using SSH ..............................................................................................150
15.5.4 Configuring SSH ................................................................................................................. 150
15.5.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH .............................................................................. 151
15.6 Telnet ........................................................................................................................................... 152
15.7 FTP ................................................................................................................................................ 153
15.8 SNMP ........................................................................................................................................... 154
15.8.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................................. 155
15.8.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................................... 155
15.8.3 Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................. 155
15.8.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ...................................................................... 156
Chapter 16
Log and Report....... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ............................................ ...................158
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 158
16.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter .................................................................................. 158
16.2 Email Daily Report ....................................................................................................................... 158
16.3 Log Setting .................................................................................................................................. 160
16.3.1 Log Setting Screen ............................................................................................................ 161
16.3.2 Edit System Log Settings .................................................................................................. 162
16.3.3 Edit Remote Server ........................................................................................................... 166
16.3.4 Active Log Summary ....................................................................................................... 167
Chapter 17
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................170
17.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 170
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 170
17.1.2 What you Need to Know .................................................................................................. 170
17.2 Configuration File ....................................................................................................................... 171
17.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ...................................................... 175
17.3 Firmware Package .................................................................................................................... 176
17.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP .......................................................................... 177
17.4 Shell Script ................................................................................................................................... 178
Chapter 18
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................181
18.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 181
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 181
18.2 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 181
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Chapter 19
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................183
19.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 183
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 183
19.2 Suppression Screen ................................................................................................................... 183
19.3 Locator Screen .......................................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 20
Antenna Switch................................................................................................................................186
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 186
20.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 186
20.2 Antenna Switch Screen ............................................................................................................. 186
Chapter 21
Reboot...............................................................................................................................................188
21.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 188
21.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 188
21.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 188
Chapter 22
Shutdown..........................................................................................................................................189
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 189
22.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 189
22.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 189
Part II: Local Management in Cloud Mode................................................190
Chapter 23
Cloud Mode ............................................ .... .... ... ............................................ .... .... .... ......................191
23.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 191
23.2 Ways to Manage the NWA1000 Series ..................................................................................... 191
23.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA1000 Series .................................................................... 192
Chapter 24
The Web Configurator......................................................................................................................193
24.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 193
24.2 Access .......................................................................................................................................... 193
24.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................194
24.3.1 Title Bar ............................................................................................................................... 194
24.3.2 Navigation Panel .............................................................................................................. 195
24.3.3 Warning Messages ............................................................................................................ 196
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Chapter 25
Dashboard........................................................................................................................................197
25.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 197
25.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 197
25.2 Dashboard .................................................................................................................................. 197
Chapter 26
Network.............................................................................................................................................199
26.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 199
26.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 199
26.2 IP Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 199
26.3 VLAN ............................................................................................................................................ 201
Chapter 27
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................203
27.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 203
27.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ................................................................................ 203
27.3 NWA1000 Series Access and Login .......................................................................................... 204
27.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 206
27.5 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................. 207
27.6 Resetting the NWA1000 Series ................................................................................................... 210
27.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................211
Appendix A Importing Certificates ............................................................................................... 212
Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 235
Appendix C Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 243
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 249
Index.................................................................................................................................................258
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1.1 Overview

This User’s Guide covers the following models: NWA1123-ACv2, NWA1123-AC PRO, NWA1123-AC HD, and NWA1302-AC. Your NWA1000 Series is a wireless Access Point (AP). The NWA1000 Series extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible devices. The NWA1000 Series is able to function both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at the same time.
Table 1 NWA1000 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES NWA1123-ACV2
Supported Wireless Standards
Supported Frequency Bands
Available Security Modes None
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64
Number of Wireless Radios 2 2 2 2
Rogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) - Root AP & Repeater Modes
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Detection No No Yes Yes
Internal Antennas Yes Yes Yes Yes
Antenna Switch No Yes No No
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cloud Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maximum number of log messages
CHAPTER 1

Introduction

NWA1123-AC
PRO
IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Yes Yes No No
IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
512 event logs and 1024 debug logs
NWA1123-AC HD NWA1302-AC
IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
You can set the NWA1000 Series to operate in either standalone or cloud mode. Cloud mode means the device is managed over the Internet using Nebula Control Center (NCC), as discussed in Chapter 23
on page 191. When the NWA1000 Series is in standalone mode, it can serve as a:
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Chapter 1 Introduction
•regular AP
• root AP
• wireless repeater
The root AP or wireless repeaters establish wireless links with other APs in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS is a wireless connection between two or more APs.
Your NWA1000 Series’s business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make it ideally suited for advanced service delivery in mission-critical networks. It uses Multiple BSSID and VLAN to provide simultaneous independent virtual APs. Additionally, innovations in roaming technology and QoS features eliminate voice call disruptions.
The NWA1000 Series controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, and rogue Access Point (AP) detection. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE
802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.
Your NWA1000 Series is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance. See the Quick Start Guide for making hardware connections.

1.2 Applications

This section shows some examples of using the NWA1000 Series in various network environments.
1.2.1 MBSSID
A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of a BSS. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA1000 Series provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID profile.
You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have all of them active at any one time.
You can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID profile. This allows you to compartmentalize groups of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and from certain BSSs.
To the wireless clients in the network, each SSID appears to be a different access point. As in any wireless network, clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings.
For example, you might want to set up a wireless network in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP) users have priority. You also want a regular wireless network for standard users, as well as a ‘guest’ wireless network for visitors. In the following figure, VoIP_SSID users have QoS priority, SSID01 is the wireless network for standard users, and Guest_SSID is the wireless network for guest users. In this example, the guest user is forbidden access to the wired Land Area Network (LAN) behind the AP and can access only the Internet.
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Figure 1 Multiple BSSs
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.2.2 Dual-Radio
Some of the NWA1000 Series models are equipped with dual wireless radios. This means you can configure two different wireless networks to operate simultaneously.
Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the
effects of radio interference.
You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
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Figure 2 Dual-Radio Application
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 2 Management Modes

Management Modes

2.1 Management Mode

The NWA1000 Series is a hybrid access point, which means it can work either in standalone mode or in Nebula Cloud Management Mode (cloud mode).
Standalone
By default, the NWA1000 Series serves as a normal AP and is to be configured using its built-in web configurator or CLI (Command Line Interface), See Chapter 4 on page 31 for detailed information about the web configurator screens.
CHAPTER 2
Nebula Cloud Management
In this mode, you can manage and monitor the NWA1000 Series through the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. See the NCC (Nebula Control Center) User’s Guide for how to configure Nebula managed devices. See Chapter 23 on page 191 if you want to change the NWA1000 Series’s VLAN setting or manually set its IP address.
2.1.1 Mode Changing
This section describes how to change the NWA1000 Series’s management mode.
From Standalone to Cloud
To manage your NWA1000 Series via the Zyxel NCC, connect the NWA1000 Series to the Internet and register it to a site and organization in the NCC (http://nebula.zyxel.com) first using its serial number and MAC address or its QR code. The serial number, MAC address and QR code can be found in the web configurator dashboard or the label on the device. See the corresponding Quick Start Guide for how to do hardware connections and device registration.
Note: The NWA1000 Series automatically goes into cloud mode after it can access the NCC
through the specified proxy server (if any) and is successfully registered in the NCC. Its login password and wireless settings are then overwritten with what you have configured in the NCC.
From Cloud to Standalone
To return to the default standalone mode, just click Unregister to remove the NWA1000 Series from the organization/site in the NCC. The NWA1000 Series will reboot and restore the factory default settings.
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Chapter 2 Management Modes

2.2 Standalone AP Roles

Depending on your network setup, your NWA1000 Series in standalone mode can adopt the following roles.
2.2.1 Root AP
The NWA1000 Series (Z) can act as the root AP in a wireless network and also allow repeaters (X and Y) to extend the range of its wireless network at the same time. In the figure below, both clients A, B and C can access the wired network through the root AP.
Figure 3 Root AP Application
On the NWA1000 Series in Root AP mode, you can have multiple SSIDs active for regular wireless connections and one SSID for the connection with a repeater (repeater SSID). Wireless clients can use either SSID to associate with the NWA1000 Series in Root AP mode. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the NWA1000 Series in Root AP mode.
When the NWA1000 Series is in Root AP mode, repeater security between the NWA1000 Series and other repeater is independent of the security between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section
10.2 on page 79 and Section 13.2 on page 117 for more details.
Unless specified, the term “security settings” refers to the traffic between the wireless clients and the AP. At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the NWA1000 Series only.
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2.2.2 Repeater
The NWA1000 Series can act as a wireless network repeater to extend a root AP’s wireless network range, and also establish wireless connections with wireless clients.
Using Repeater mode, your NWA1000 Series can extend the range of the WLAN. In the figure below, the NWA1000 Series in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless connection to the NWA1000 Series in Root AP mode (X) which is connected to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to another NWA1000 Series in Repeater mode (Y) at the same time. Z and Y act as repeaters that forward traffic between associated wireless clients and the wired LAN. Clients A and B access the AP and the wired network behind the AP through repeaters Z and Y.
Figure 4 Repeater Application
Chapter 2 Management Modes
When the NWA1000 Series is in Repeater mode, repeater security between the NWA1000 Series and other repeater is independent of the security between the wireless clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section
10.2 on page 79 and Section 13.2 on page 117 for more details.
Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.
At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the NWA1000 Series only.
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Chapter 3 Hardware
See your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections.

3.1 Standalone Mode LEDs

The LEDs of your NWA1000 Series can be controlled by using the Suppression feature such that the LEDs stay lit (ON) or OFF after the device is ready.
Following are LED descriptions for the NWA1000 Series series models in standalone mode.
CHAPTER 3

Hardware

3.1.1 NWA1123-AC PRO
The LEDs will stay ON when the NWA1123-AC PRO is ready. You can change this setting in the
Maintenance > LEDs > Suppression screen.
Figure 5 NWA1123-AC PRO LEDs
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Chapter 3 Hardware
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 2 NWA1123-AC PRO LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1
Green On
Green On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use.
Red On There is system error and the NWA1000 Series cannot
Red Fast Blinking (On for 50
Red Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
Green Slow Blinking (On for 1
Management Green/
Amber
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
sec, Off for 1 sec)
ms, Off for 50 ms)
times, Off for 3 sec)
sec, Off for 1 sec)
Off The NWA1000 Series is in standalone mode.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
boot up, or the NWA1000 Series suffered a system failure.
The NWA1000 Series is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
UPLINK Amber/
Green
LAN Amber/
Green
Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The NWA1000 Series is sending/receiving data through
the port.
Off The port is not connected.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
of the NWA1000 Series between several devices in the network.
Off The Locator function is off.
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3.1.2 NWA1123-ACv2
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-ACv2.
Figure 6 NWA1123-ACv2 LED
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The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1000 Series.
Table 3 NWA1123-ACv2 LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Blinks amber for 1
Green
Green Steady On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use and its wireless interface is
Red Steady On The NWA1000 Series failed to boot up or is experience system failure.
second and green for 1 second alternatively.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Fast Blinking (On for 50 ms, Off for 50 ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 sec)
3.1.3 NWA1123-AC HD
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-AC HD.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
activated.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed.
The NWA1000 Series is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
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Figure 7 NWA1123-AC HD LED
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1000 Series.
Table 4 NWA1123-AC HD LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Blinks amber for 1 second
Green
Green Slow Blinking (On for 1
Green Steady On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use, the NWA1000 Series’s
Amber Steady On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use, the NWA1000 Series’s
Bright Blue Steady On The NWA1000 Series’s wireless interface is activated, but there
White Steady On The NWA1000 Series’s wireless interface is activated, but there
Blue Slow Blinking (Blink for 1
Red On The NWA1000 Series failed to boot up or is experience system
and green for 1 second alternatively.
second, Off for 1 second)
time, Off for 1 second)
Fast Blinking (On for 50 milliseconds, Off for 50 milliseconds)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 seconds)
The NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or fails, the NWA1000 Series is using default wireless settings.
wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA1000 Series when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full power mode).
wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA1000 Series when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited power mode).
are no wireless clients connected when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full power mode).
are no wireless clients connected when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited power mode).
The NWA1000 Series is performing a Channel Availability Check (CAC) with Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to monitor a channel for radar signals.
failure.
The NWA1000 Series is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port of the NWA1000 Series is disconnected.
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3.1.4 NWA1302-AC
By default, the LEDs automatically turn on when the NWA1302-AC is ready. If the Suppression On option is selected in the LEDs > Suppression screen (see Section 19.2 on page 183) to turn off the LEDs, you can press the LED ON button for one second to turn on the LEDs again. The LEDs will blink and turn off after two minutes.
Figure 8 NWA1302-AC LEDs
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 5 NWA1302-AC LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1
Green On
Green On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use.
Red On There is system error and the NWA1000 Series cannot
Management Green/
Amber
UPLINK Amber/
Green
WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
sec, Off for 1 sec)
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Fast Blinking (On for 50 ms, Off for 50 ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 sec)
Off The NWA1000 Series is in standalone mode.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
Blinking The NWA1000 Series is sending/receiving data through
Off The port is not connected.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed.
boot up, or the NWA1000 Series suffered a system failure.
The NWA1000 Series is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
the port.
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Table 5 NWA1302-AC LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
LAN Amber/
Green

3.2 Cloud Mode LEDs

Following are LED descriptions for the NWA1000 Series series models in cloud mode.
3.2.1 NWA1123-AC PRO
The LEDs will stay ON when the NWA1123-AC PRO is ready. You can change this setting through the NCC (Nebula Control Center).
Figure 9 NWA1123-AC PRO LEDs
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 6 NWA1123-AC PRO LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1
sec, Off for 1 sec)
Green On
Green On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Red On There is a system error and the NWA1000 Series cannot boot
Fast Blinking (On for 50 ms, Off for 50 ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 sec)
Management Green On The NWA1000 Series is managed by the NCC.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Amber Slow Blinking (On for 1
sec, Off for 1 sec)
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed.
up, or the NWA1000 Series suffered a system failure.
The NWA1000 Series is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
The NWA1000 Series is connected to the NCC, but not registered.
The NWA1000 Series is searching for (discovering) the NCC.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
UPLINK Amber/
Green
LAN Amber/
Green
Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The NWA1000 Series is sending/receiving data through the
port.
Off The port is not connected.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
of the NWA1000 Series between several devices in the network.
Off The Locator function is off.
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3.2.2 NWA1123-ACv2
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-ACv2.
Figure 10 NWA1123-ACv2 LED
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The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-ACv2.
Table 7 NWA1123-ACv2 LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Blinks amber for 1
Green
Amber Blinks amber and
Green
Green On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use and its wireless interface is
Red On The NWA1000 Series failed to boot up or is experience system failure.
second and green for 1 second alternatively.
green alternatively 3 times and then turns solid green for 3 seconds.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Fast Blinking (On for 50 ms, Off for 50 ms)
3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-AC HD.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The NWA1000 Series is discovering the NCC.
activated.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed, or the NWA1000 Series is connected to the NCC, but not registered.
The NWA1000 Series is undergoing firmware upgrade.
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Figure 11 NWA1123-AC HD LED
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA1123-AC HD.
Table 8 NWA1123-AC HD LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Blinks amber for 1 second
Green
Amber Blinks amber and green
Green
Green Slow Blinking (On for 1
Green Steady On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use, the NWA1000 Series’s
Amber Steady On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use, the NWA1000 Series’s
Bright Blue Steady On The NWA1000 Series’s wireless interface is activated, but there
White Steady On The NWA1000 Series’s wireless interface is activated, but there
Blue Slow Blinking (Blink for 1
Red On The NWA1000 Series failed to boot up or is experience system
and green for 1 second alternatively.
alternatively 3 times and then turns solid green for 3 seconds.
second, Off for 1 second)
time, Off for 1 second)
Fast Blinking (On for 50 milliseconds, Off for 50 milliseconds)
The NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The NWA1000 Series is discovering the NCC.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or fails, the NWA1000 Series is in cloud mode but not registered with the NCC.
wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA1000 Series when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full power mode).
wireless interface is activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA1000 Series when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited power mode).
are no wireless clients connected when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full power mode).
are no wireless clients connected when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited power mode).
The NWA1000 Series is performing a Channel Availability Check (CAC) with Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to monitor a channel for radar signals.
failure.
The NWA1000 Series is undergoing firmware upgrade.
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3.2.4 NWA1302-AC
By default, the LEDs automatically turn on when the NWA1302-AC is ready. If the LEDs are turned off by the NCC, you can press the LED ON button for one second to turn on the LEDs again. The LEDs will blink and turn off after two minutes.
Figure 12 MWA1302-AC LEDs
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 9 NWA1302-AC LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1
sec, Off for 1 sec)
Green On
Green On The NWA1000 Series is ready for use.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Red On There is a system error and the NWA1000 Series cannot
Fast Blinking (On for 50 ms, Off for 50 ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 sec)
Management Green On The NWA1000 Series is managed by the NCC.
Slow Blinking (On for 1 sec, Off for 1 sec)
Amber Slow Blinking (On for 1
UPLINK Amber/
Green
sec, Off for 1sec)
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
Blinking The NWA1000 Series is sending/receiving data through
Off The port is not connected.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA1000 Series is booting up.
The wireless module of the NWA1000 Series is disabled or failed.
boot up, or the NWA1000 Series suffered a system failure.
The NWA1000 Series is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
The NWA1000 Series is connected to the NCC, but not registered.
The NWA1000 Series is searching for (discovering) the NCC.
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
the port.
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Table 9 NWA1302-AC LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
LAN Amber/
Green
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps).
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
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