ZYXEL NWA1123V3 User guide
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User’s Guide
NWA/WAC/WAX Series
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Access Point
Management IP
Address
User Name admin
Password 1234
http://DHCP-assigned IP
OR
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Version 6.10 Edition 4, 9/2020
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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
hardware, firmware, or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the
information in this manual is accurate.
Some screens or options in this book may not be available for your product (see the product feature
tables in Section 1.4 on page 19).
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Zyxel Device 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 Zyxel Device.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the Zyxel Device.
• 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 Zyxel Device remotely. The features of these devices can
be managed through Nebula Control Center. It also offers features that are not available when the
Zyxel Device is in standalone mode (see Section 2.1.2 on page 27).
• NXC Series User’s Guide
See this User’s Guide for instructions on using the NXC as an AP Controller (AC) for the Zyxel Device.
This is used when the Zyxel Device is set to be managed by a Zyxel AC.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Zyxel Device
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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 “Zyxel Device” 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 Zyxel Device icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Zyxel Device Router Switch Internet
Server Desktop Laptop AP Controller
Printer Nebula Switch Nebula Gateway Smart T.V.
IP Phone
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13
AP Management .................................................................................................................................. 25
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Web Configurator ................................................................................................................................. 55
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................................................66
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................................................... 67
Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................ 69
Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 75
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Network ................................................................................................................................................. 96
Wireless ................................................................................................................................................. 107
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 121
User ....................................................................................................................................................... 124
AP Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 131
MON Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 164
WDS Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 167
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 169
System .................................................................................................................................................. 185
Log and Report ................................................................................................................................... 208
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 220
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 231
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 233
Antenna Switch .................................................................................................................................. 236
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................. 238
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................. 239
Local Configuration in Cloud Mode ..............................................................................................240
Cloud Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 241
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 244
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 247
Appendices and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................252
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 253
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions ... .... .... ................................................... ........................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................13
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Zyxel Device Roles .......................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.1 Root AP ................................................................................................................................... 14
1.2.2 Wireless Repeater .................................................................................................................. 15
1.2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor .............................................................................................16
1.3 Sample Feature Applications ........................................................................................................ 17
1.3.1 MBSSID .................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 Dual-Radio ............................................................................................................................. 18
1.4 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison ................................................................................ 19
Chapter 2
AP Management................................................................................................................................25
2.1 Management Mode ...................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.1 Standalone ............................................................................................................................ 25
2.1.2 Nebula Control Center ......................................................................................................... 26
2.1.3 AP Controller (AC) ................................................................................................................ 27
2.2 Switching Management Modes ................................................................................................... 28
2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility .................................................................................................... 29
2.3.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 29
2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ................................................................................................................. 29
2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device ................................................................................................. 33
2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device ............................................................................. 34
Chapter 3
Hardware............................................................................................................................................35
3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E) ............................................................................. 35
3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs .......................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ..................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.2 WAC6303D-S and NWA5123-AC HD ................................................................................... 38
3.2.3 NWA1123-AC HD ................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.4 NWA5123-AC ......................................................................................................................... 41
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3.2.5 WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX510D, WAX610D and
WAX650S ................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3 Zyxel Device Models With Multiple LEDs ...................................................................................... 45
3.3.1 NWA1123-AC PRO ................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.2 NWA1302-AC/WAC5302D-Sv2 ............................................................................................. 47
3.3.3 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S ................................................................ 48
3.3.4 WAC6103D-I ........................................................................................................................... 50
3.3.5 WAC5302D-S .......................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................55
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 55
4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 57
4.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 58
4.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 60
4.3.3 Standalone Mode Navigation Panel Menus ..................................................................... 60
4.3.4 Cloud Mode Navigation Panel Menus ............................................................................... 62
4.3.5 Tables and Lists ...................................................................................................................... 63
Part I: Standalone Configuration...................................................................66
Chapter 5
Standalone Configuration.................................................................................................................67
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 67
5.2 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device ...................................................................................... 67
Chapter 6
Dashboard..........................................................................................................................................69
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.1 CPU Usage ............................................................................................................................. 72
6.1.2 Memory Usage ...................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 7
Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................................75
7.1 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 75
7.2 Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 75
7.2.1 Step 1 Time Settings .............................................................................................................. 75
7.2.2 Step 2 Password and Uplink Connection ........................................................................... 76
7.2.3 Step 3 Radio .......................................................................................................................... 77
7.2.4 Step 4 SSID .............................................................................................................................. 78
7.2.5 Summary ................................................................................................................................ 80
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Chapter 8
Monitor................................................................................................................................................81
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 81
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 81
8.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 81
8.3 Network Status ................................................................................................................................ 82
8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph .............................................................................................................. 83
8.4 Radio List .......................................................................................................................................... 84
8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information ................................................................................................86
8.5 Station List ........................................................................................................................................ 88
8.6 WDS Link Info ................................................................................................................................... 89
8.7 Detected Device ............................................................................................................................ 90
8.8 View Log .......................................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 9
Network...............................................................................................................................................96
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 96
9.1.1 AP Controller Management ................................................................................................ 96
9.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 98
9.2 IP Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 99
9.3 VLAN .............................................................................................................................................. 100
9.4 Storm Control ................................................................................................................................ 103
9.5 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ...................................................................................................... 104
9.6 NCC Discovery .............................................................................................................................. 105
Chapter 10
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................107
10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 107
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 107
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 108
10.2 AP Management ........................................................................................................................ 108
10.3 Rogue AP ..................................................................................................................................... 111
10.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List ............................................................................................115
10.4 Load Balancing .......................................................................................................................... 116
10.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections .................................................................... 117
10.5 DCS ............................................................................................................................................... 118
10.6 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 119
Chapter 11
Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................................121
11.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 121
11.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 121
11.2 Bluetooth Advertising Settings ................................................................................................... 122
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11.2.1 Edit Advertising Settings .................................................................................................... 122
Chapter 12
User....................................................................................................................................................124
12.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 124
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 124
12.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 124
12.2 User Summary .............................................................................................................................. 125
12.2.1 Add/Edit User ..................................................................................................................... 125
12.3 Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 127
12.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings ...................................................................... 129
Chapter 13
AP Profile...........................................................................................................................................131
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 131
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 131
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 131
13.2 Radio ............................................................................................................................................ 132
13.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ...................................................................................................... 133
13.3 SSID ............................................................................................................................................... 138
13.3.1 SSID List ............................................................................................................................... 139
13.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile ......................................................................................................... 140
13.4 Security List .................................................................................................................................. 142
13.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ................................................................................................... 143
13.5 MAC Filter List .............................................................................................................................. 159
13.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ............................................................................................... 160
13.6 Layer-2 Isolation List .................................................................................................................... 161
13.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile .................................................................................... 162
Chapter 14
MON Profile.......................................................................................................................................164
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 164
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 164
14.2 MON Profile ................................................................................................................................. 164
14.2.1 Add/Edit MON Profile ....................................................................................................... 165
Chapter 15
WDS Profile........................................................................................................................................167
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 167
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 167
15.2 WDS Profile ................................................................................................................................... 167
15.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ........................................................................................................ 168
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Chapter 16
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................169
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 169
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 169
16.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 169
16.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ...................................................................................................... 171
16.2 My Certificates ............................................................................................................................ 172
16.2.1 Add My Certificates .......................................................................................................... 173
16.2.2 Edit My Certificates ........................................................................................................... 175
16.2.3 Import Certificates ............................................................................................................ 178
16.3 Trusted Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 179
16.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates .................................................................................................... 180
16.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ............................................................................................... 183
16.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 184
Chapter 17
System...............................................................................................................................................185
17.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 185
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 185
17.2 Host Name ................................................................................................................................... 185
17.3 Power Mode ................................................................................................................................ 186
17.4 Date and Time ............................................................................................................................ 187
17.4.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ..................................................................................... 189
17.4.2 Time Server Synchronization ............................................................................................ 189
17.5 WWW Overview .......................................................................................................................... 190
17.5.1 Service Access Limitations ............................................................................................... 190
17.5.2 System Timeout .................................................................................................................. 190
17.5.3 HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 191
17.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ................................................................................. 191
17.5.5 HTTPS Example ................................................................................................................... 192
17.6 SSH ................................................................................................................................................ 198
17.6.1 How SSH Works .................................................................................................................. 199
17.6.2 SSH Implementation on the Zyxel Device ...................................................................... 200
17.6.3 Requirements for Using SSH ..............................................................................................200
17.6.4 Configuring SSH ................................................................................................................. 200
17.6.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH .............................................................................. 201
17.7 Telnet ............................................................................................................................................ 202
17.8 FTP ................................................................................................................................................. 203
17.9 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................ 204
17.9.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................................. 205
17.9.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................................... 205
17.9.3 Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................. 205
17.9.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ...................................................................... 206
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Chapter 18
Log and Report....... .... ... ...................................................................................................................208
18.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 208
18.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter .................................................................................. 208
18.2 Email Daily Report ....................................................................................................................... 208
18.3 Log Setting ................................................................................................................................... 210
18.3.1 Log Setting Screen ............................................................................................................ 211
18.3.2 Edit System Log Settings ................................................................................................... 212
18.3.3 Edit Remote Server ............................................................................................................ 216
18.3.4 Active Log Summary ........................................................................................................ 217
Chapter 19
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................220
19.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 220
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 220
19.1.2 What you Need to Know .................................................................................................. 220
19.2 Configuration File ....................................................................................................................... 221
19.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ...................................................... 225
19.3 Firmware Package ..................................................................................................................... 226
19.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP .......................................................................... 227
19.4 Shell Script .................................................................................................................................... 228
Chapter 20
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................231
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 231
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 231
20.2 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 231
Chapter 21
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................233
21.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 233
21.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 233
21.2 Suppression Screen .................................................................................................................... 233
21.3 Locator Screen ........................................................................................................................... 234
Chapter 22
Antenna Switch................................................................................................................................236
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 236
22.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 236
22.2 Antenna Switch Screen ............................................................................................................. 236
Chapter 23
Reboot...............................................................................................................................................238
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23.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 238
23.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 238
23.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 238
Chapter 24
Shutdown..........................................................................................................................................239
24.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 239
24.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 239
24.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 239
Part II: Local Configuration in Cloud Mode................................................240
Chapter 25
Cloud Mode .....................................................................................................................................241
25.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 241
25.2 Cloud Mode Web Configurator Screens ................................................................................. 241
25.3 Dashboard .................................................................................................................................. 242
Chapter 26
Network.............................................................................................................................................244
26.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 244
26.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 244
26.2 IP Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 244
26.3 VLAN ............................................................................................................................................ 246
Chapter 27
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................247
27.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 247
27.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 247
27.2 Shell Script .................................................................................................................................... 247
27.3 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 248
27.4 View Log ...................................................................................................................................... 249
Part III: Appendices and Troubleshooting.................................................. 252
Chapter 28
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................253
28.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 253
28.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ................................................................................ 253
28.3 Zyxel Device Management, Access, and Login ..................................................................... 254
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28.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 258
28.5 WiFi Network ................................................................................................................................ 259
28.6 Resetting the Zyxel Device ........................................................................................................ 260
28.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................261
Appendix A Importing Certificates ............................................................................................... 262
Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 286
Appendix C Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 294
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 300
Index.................................................................................................................................................315
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1.1 Overview
This User’s Guide covers the models listed in the following table. They can be managed in one of the
following methods: remote management through Nebula Control Center (NCC) or an AP Controller
(AC) such as the NXC, or local management in Standalone Mode. Each Zyxel Device runs in standalone
mode by default, but it is recommended to use NCC management if it is available for your device.
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
NCC, AC or Standalone
(NebulaFlex PRO)
• NWA5123-AC HD • NWA1123-ACv2 • NWA5123-AC
• WAC6103D-I • NWA1123-AC PRO • WAC5302D-S
• WAC6303D-S • NWA1123-AC HD
• WAC6502D-E • NWA1302-AC
• WAC6502D-S • NWA110AX
• WAC6503D-S • NWA210AX
• WAC6552D-S • NWA1123ACv3
• WAC6553D-E
• WAC500
• WAC500H
• WAC5302D-Sv2
• WAX510D
• WAX610D
• WAX650S
For more information about Access Point (AP) management, see Section 2.1 on page 26.
Use the Zyxel Device to set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible
devices in either 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks or both at the same time.
NCC or Standalone
(NebulaFlex)
AC or Standalone
When two or more APs are interconnected, this network is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
See Section 1.2.2 on page 15 for more information on root and repeater APs and how to set them up.
1.2 Zyxel Device Roles
This section describes some of the different roles that your Zyxel Device can take up within a network.
Not all roles are supported by all models (see Section 1.4 on page 19). The Zyxel Device can serve as a:
• Access Point (AP) - This is used to allow wireless clients to connect to the Internet.
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• Radio Frequency (RF) monitor - An RF monitor searches for rogue APs to help eliminate network
threats if it supports monitor mode and rogue APs detection/containment. An RF monitor cannot
simultaneously act as an AP.
• Root AP - A root AP connects to the gateway or switch through a wired Ethernet connection and
has wireless repeaters connected to it to extend its range.
• Wireless repeater - A wireless repeater wirelessly connects to a root AP and extends the network’s
wireless range.
The following figure shows a network setup that uses these different roles to create a secure Wireless
Distribution System (WDS). The root AP (Y) is connected to a network with Internet access and has a
wireless repeater (X) connected to it to expand the wireless network’s range. Clients (A, B, and C) can
access the wired network through the wireless repeater and/or root AP.
If a client (D) tries to set up his own AP (R) with weak security settings, the network becomes exposed to
threats. The RF monitor (M) scans the area to detect all APs, which can help the network administrator
discover these rogue APs and remove them or use the NXC to quarantine them.
Figure 1 Sample Network Setup
1.2.1 Root AP
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
Zyxel Device in Root AP mode. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the Zyxel Device in
Root AP mode.
When the Zyxel Device is in Root AP mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other
repeaters 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 108 and Section 15.2 on page 167 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 Zyxel Device only.
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1.2.2 Wireless Repeater
Using Repeater mode, your Zyxel Device can extend the range of the WLAN. In the figure below, the
Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless connection to the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode (X)
which is connected to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to another Zyxel Device 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 2 Repeater Application
Chapter 1 Introduction
When the Zyxel Device is in Repeater mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device 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 108 and Section 15.2 on page 167 for more details.
For NCC managed devices, you only need to enable AP Smart Mesh to automatically create wireless
links between APs. See the NCC User’s Guide for more details.
To set up a WDS in standalone mode APs, do the following steps. You should already have the root AP
set up (see the Quick Start Guide for hardware connections).
1 Go to Configuration > Object > WDS Profile in your root AP Web Configurator and click Add.
2 Enter a profile name, an SSID for the WDS, and a pre-shared key.
3 Do steps 1 and 2 for the wireless repeater using the same SSID and pre-shared key.
4 Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between the root and
repeater Zyxel Devices is made.
To set up a WDS in NXC managed Zyxel Devices, see the NXC User’s Guide.
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1.2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor
The Zyxel Device can be set to work as an RF monitor to discover nearby Access Points. The information
it obtains from other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and quarantine them if the Zyxel Device is
managed by the NXC (see Section 2.1.3 on page 28). If the Zyxel Device’s radio setting is set to MON
Mode (RF Monitor mode), it will serve as a dedicated RF monitor and its AP clients are disconnected.
The models that do not support MON Mode support Rogue AP Detection (see Section 10.3 on page 111).
Rogue AP Detection allows the AP to scan all channels similar to MON Mode except that the Zyxel
Device still works as an AP while it scans the environment for wireless signals. To see which Zyxel Devices
support the RF Monitor feature, see Section 1.4 on page 19.
The Zyxel Device in MON Mode scans a range of WiFi channels that you specify in a MON Profile, either in
the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. To scan both bands, you need to set both radio 1 and radio 2 in MON Mode.
Once a rogue AP is detected, the network administrator can manually change the network settings to
limit its access to the network using its MAC address or have the device physically removed. If the Zyxel
Device is managed by an NXC, the network administrator can also use Rogue AP Containment through
the NXC.
MON Mode in Standalone Mode
To use an RF monitor in standalone mode, do the following steps:
1 Create a MON Profile in Configuration > Object > MON Profile > Add. Specify a Channel dwell time to
determine how long the RF monitor scans a specific channel before moving to the next one.
2 To scan all 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels, select auto in Scan Channel Mode. Make sure that the Activate
check box is selected and click OK.
3 Go to the Configuration > Wireless > AP Management screen and set Radio 1 OP Mode (2.4 GHz) and/or
Radio 2 OP Mode (5 GHz) to MON Mode.
4 Select the Radio 1(2) Profile that you created in the previous step. Make sure that the Radio 1(2)
Activate check box is selected and click Apply.
5 Go to Monitor > Wireless > Detected Device to see a list of APs scanned by the RF monitor.
6 Select an AP or APs in the list and click Mark as Rogue AP or Mark as Friendly AP.
MON Mode in NXC-Managed Zyxel Devices
For NXC-managed Zyxel Devices, do the following steps in the NXC Web Configurator:
1 Create a MON Profile in CONFIGURATION > Object > MON Profile > Add. Specify a Channel dwell time to
determine how long the RF monitor scans a specific channel before moving to the next one.
2 To scan all 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels, select auto in Scan Channel Mode. Make sure that the Activate
check box is selected and click OK.
3 Go to the CONFIGURATION > Wireless > AP Management > Mgmt. AP List > Edit screen and/or set Radio
1 OP Mode (2.4 GHz) and Radio 2 OP Mode (5 GHz) to MON Mode.
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4 Select the Radio 1(2) Profile that you created in the previous step. Select Override Group Radio Setting
and click OK.
5 Go to MONITOR > Wireless > Detected Device to see a list of APs scanned by the RF monitor.
6 Select an AP or APs in the list and click Mark as Rogue AP or Mark as Friendly AP.
7 To quarantine a rogue AP, go to CONFIGURATION > Wireless > Rogue AP, select the APs you want to
quarantine, and click Containment. Make sure the Enable Rogue AP Containment check box is
selected, and click Apply.
1.3 Sample Feature Applications
This section describes some possible scenarios and topologies that you can set up using your Zyxel
Device.
1.3.1 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 Zyxel Device 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 3 Multiple BSSs
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1.3.2 Dual-Radio
Some of the Zyxel Device 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 4 Dual-Radio Application
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1.4 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison
The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model.
Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES
Supported
Wireless
Standards
Supported
Frequency
Bands
Available
Security Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
Number of
Wireless Radios
Monitor Mode
& Rogue APs
Containment
Rogue AP
Detection
A
NWA1123-
ACV2
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
64 64 64 64 64 64 64
2222222
No No No No Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NWA1123
-AC PRO
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
NWA1123-
AC HD
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
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
NWA5123
-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
NWA5123
-AC HD
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
WAC5302
D-S
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
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Table 1 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
WDS (Wireless
Distribution
System) - Root
AP & Repeater
Modes
Tunnel
Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power
Detection
External
Antennas
Internal
Antennas
Antenna Switch
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC (AP
Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO No No No No No Yes No
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
802.11r Fast
Roaming
Support
802.11k/v
Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE)
USB Port for BLE No No No No No No Yes
Ethernet Storm
Control
Grounding No No Yes No No Yes No
Power Adapter Yes No No No Yes No No
Maximum
number of log
messages
NWA1123-
ACV2
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No No No No Yes No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
No No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No
No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No No No No No Yes
No No Yes No No Yes No
NWA1123
-AC PRO
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
Yes
(per radio
+ physical
switch)
NWA1123-
AC HD
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
No No No No No
512 event logs
NWA1302
-AC
IEEE
802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
NWA5123
-AC
IEEE
802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
NWA5123
-AC HD
IEEE
802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
WAC5302
D-S
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
256 event
logs
A. For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User’s Guide for details.
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The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model.
Table 2 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES
Supported
Wireless
Standards
Supported
Frequency
Bands
Available
Security Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
Number of
Wireless Radios
Monitor Mode
& Rogue APs
Containment
Rogue AP
Detection
WDS (Wireless
Distribution
System) - Root
AP & Repeater
Modes
Tunnel
Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power
Detection
External
Antennas
Internal
Antennas
Antenna Switch No No No
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes
AC (AP
Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO Yes No Yes
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes
A
WAC500/
WAC500H
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
WPA3
64 64 64
222
No No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No Yes
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
No No Yes
No No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No Yes
NWA1123-ACV3 WAC5302D-SV2
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
WPA3
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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Table 2 Zyxel Device 1000/5000 Series Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
802.11r Fast
Roaming
Support
802.11k/v
Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE)
USB Port for BLE No No No
Ethernet Storm
Control
Grounding No No No
Power Adapter No Yes No
Maximum
number of log
messages
A. For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User’s Guide for details.
WAC500/
WAC500H
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No No No
Yes Yes No
NWA1123-ACV3 WAC5302D-SV2
512
The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model.
Table 3 WAC 6000 Series Comparison Table
WAC6502D-S
WAC6502D-E
FEATURES WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
WAC6503D-S
WAC6553D-E
WAC6552D-S
Supported Wireless
Standards
Supported
Frequency Bands
Available Security
Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
Number of Wireless
Radios
Monitor Mode &
Rogue APs
Containment
Rogue AP
Detection
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System)
- Root AP &
Repeater Modes
A
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
64 64 64 64
222 2
Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
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
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Table 3 WAC 6000 Series Comparison Table (continued)
WAC6502D-S
WAC6502D-E
FEATURES WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
WAC6503D-S
WAC6553D-E
WAC6552D-S
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power Detection No Yes Yes Yes
External Antennas No No Yes No
Internal Antennas Yes Yes No Yes
Antenna Switch Yes
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial RJ-45 serial RJ-45 serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC (AP Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO Yes Yes Yes Yes
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes Yes
802.11r Fast
Roaming Support
802.11k/v Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE)
USB Port for BLE No No No No
Ethernet Storm
Control
Grounding No Yes Yes Yes
Power Adapter No No No No
Maximum number
of log messages
Yes Yes Yes Yes
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
(per radio +
physical switch)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Yes No No
No Yes No No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
No No No
512 event logs
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
A. For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User’s Guide for details.
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The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model.
Table 4 802.11ax Series Comparison Table
FEATURES
WAX650S
WAX610D
WAX510D
Supported Wireless
Standards
Supported Frequency
Bands
Available Security Modes None
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64
Number of Wireless Radios 2 2 2
Monitor Mode & Rogue APs
Containment
Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) - Root AP &
Repeater Modes
Tunnel Forwarding Mode Yes Yes No
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE Standards
Power Detection Yes Yes Yes
External Antennas No No No
Internal Antennas Yes Yes Yes
Antenna Switch Yes
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes
AC (AP Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO Yes Yes No
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes
802.11r Fast Roaming
Support
802.11k/v Assisted Roaming Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) No Yes No
USB Port for BLE No No No
Ethernet Storm Control Yes Yes Yes
Grounding Yes Yes Yes
A
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Enhanced-open
WPA3-enterprise
WPA3-personal
No No No
Yes Yes Yes
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
(per AP)
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Enhanced-open
WPA3-enterprise
WPA3-personal
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3bt
No No
NWA110AX
NWA210AX
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
None
WEP
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Enhanced-open WPA3-
enterprise WPA3-
personal
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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Table 4 802.11ax Series Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
WAX650S
WAX610D
Power Adapter No No Yes
WAX510D
Maximum number of log
messages
A. For NXC managed devices only. See the NXC User’s Guide for details.
512 event logs
NWA110AX
NWA210AX
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2.1 Management Mode
The Zyxel Device is a unified AP and can be managed by the NCC or an AP controller (AC), or work as a
standalone device. We recommend you use NCC to manage multiple APs (see the NCC User’s Guide).
An AP Controller such as the NXC can only manage multiple APs in the same location.
Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See Section 1.4 on page 19 to
check whether your product supports these.
The following table shows the default IP addresses and firmware upload methods for different
management modes.
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Table 5 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison
MANAGEMENT MODE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA
Nebula Control Center Dynamic NCC Portal
AP Controller Dynamic AP Controller using CAPWAP
Standalone Dynamic or
When the Zyxel Device is in standalone mode and connects to a DHCP server, it uses the IP address
assigned by the DHCP server. Otherwise, the Zyxel Device uses the default static management IP
address (192.168.1.2). You can use the NCC Discovery or AC Discovery screen to allow the Zyxel Device
to be managed by the NCC or an AC, respectively.
When the Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP
address from the NCC/AC. It can be configured ONLY by the NCC/AC. To change the Zyxel Device
back to standalone mode, use the Reset button to restore the default configuration. Alternatively, you
need to check the NCC/AC for the Zyxel Device’s IP address and use FTP to upload the default
configuration file at conf/system-default.conf to the Zyxel Device and reboot the device.
2.1.1 Standalone
When working in standalone mode, the Zyxel Device is configured mainly with its built-in Web
Configurator. You can only connect to and set up one Zyxel Device at a time in this mode.
Static (192.168.1.2)
Built-in Web Configurator
See Chapter 5 on page 67 for detailed information about the standalone Web Configurator screens.
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2.1.2 Nebula Control Center
In this mode, which is also called cloud mode, you can manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through
the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. This means you can manage devices
remotely without the need of connecting to each device directly. It offers many features to better
manage and monitor not just the Zyxel Device, but your network as a whole, including supported
switches and gateways. Your network can also be managed through your smartphone using the
Nebula Mobile app. See Section 25.1 on page 241 for an example NCC managed network topology.
NCC allows different levels of management. You can configure each device on its own or configure a
set of devices together as a site. You can also monitor groups of sites called organizations, as shown
below.
Table 6 NCC Management Levels
Site A Site B
Device A-1 Device A-2 Device B-1 Device B-2
It graphically presents your device/network statistics and shows an overview of your network topology,
as shown in the following figure. It also sends reports, alerts, and notifications for events, such as when a
site goes offline.
Chapter 2 AP Management
Organization
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Figure 5 Traffic Monitoring Graph From NCC
See the NCC (Nebula Control Center) User’s Guide for how to configure Nebula managed devices. See
Chapter 26 on page 244 if you want to change the Zyxel Device’s VLAN setting or manually set its IP
address.
Note: Make sure your network firewall allows TCP ports 443, 4335, and 6667 as well as UDP port
123 so the device can connect to and sync with the NCC.
2.1.3 AP Controller (AC)
If the Zyxel Device supports management using an AC (see Section 9.1.1 on page 96) such as the
NXC2500 or NXC5500, and you have this AC in the same subnet, it will be managed by the controller
automatically. To set the Zyxel Device to be managed by an AC in a different subnet or change
between management modes, use the AC Discovery screen (see Section 9.5 on page 104 and Section
9.1.1 on page 96). You can use the AC to manage multiple Zyxel Devices. See Section 9.1.1 on page 96
for an example AC managed network topology.
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Note: If the Zyxel Device is already registered to NCC, the controller will be unable to manage
it.
An AC uses Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP, see RFC 5415) to discover and
configure multiple managed APs.
2.2 Switching Management Modes
The Zyxel Device is in standalone mode by default, with NCC and/or AC discovery enabled.
Standalone-to-NCC
Register the Zyxel Device at the NCC website and then turn on the Zyxel Device. Make sure that NCC
Discovery is enabled (see Section 9.6 on page 105). The NCC manages the Zyxel Device automatically
when it is discovered.
Standalone-to-AC (NXC)
By default, the Zyxel Device must be in the same subnet as the NXC. See Section 9.1.1 on page 96 for
setting it up in a different subnet. Make sure AC Discovery is enabled (see Section 9.5 on page 104). The
NXC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered.
NXC-to-NCC
Register the Zyxel Device at the NCC website. Make sure that NCC Discovery is enabled on your Zyxel
Device (see Section 9.6 on page 105). In the NXC Web Configurator, select the Zyxel Device and press
the Nebula button. The NCC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered.
NCC-to-NXC
Unregister the Zyxel Device at the NCC portal. By default, the Zyxel Device must be in the same subnet
as the NXC. See Section 9.1.1 on page 96 for setting it up in a different subnet. Make sure AC Discovery
is enabled (see Section 9.5 on page 104). The NXC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is
discovered.
NCC-to-Standalone
Unregister the Zyxel Device from the NCC organization/site. Reset the Zyxel Device to factory defaults
(see Section 28.6 on page 260).
AC-to-Standalone
Use the Reset button to return the Zyxel Device to its factory default settings (see Section 28.6 on page
260).
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2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility
ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and manage a network more efficiently. It detects
devices automatically and allows you to do basic settings on devices in the network without having to
be near it.
The ZON Utility issues requests via Zyxel Discovery Protocol (ZDP) and in response to the query, the device
responds back with basic information including IP address, firmware version, location, system and model
name in the same broadcast domain. The information is then displayed in the ZON Utility screen and you
can perform tasks like basic configuration of the devices and batch firmware upgrade in it. You can
download the ZON Utility at www.zyxel.com and install it on your computer (Windows operating system).
2.3.1 Requirements
Before installing the ZON Utility on your PC, please make sure it meets the requirements listed below.
Operating System
At the time of writing, the ZON Utility is compatible with:
• Windows 7 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Windows 8 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
• Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions)
Note: To check for your Windows operating system version, right-click on My Computer >
Properties. You should see this information in the General tab.
Note: It is suggested that you install Npcap, the packet capture library for Windows operating
systems, and remove WinPcap or any other installed packet capture tools before you
install the ZON utility.
Hardware
Here are the minimum hardware requirements to use the ZON Utility on your PC.
• Core i3 processor
•2 GB RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk
• WXGA (Wide XGA 1280x800)
2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility
1 Double-click the ZON Utility to run it.
2 The first time you run the ZON Utility, you will see if your device and firmware version support the ZON
Utility. Click the OK button to close this screen.
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