ZYXEL NWA220AX6E 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
http://192.168.1.2
Version 6.40 Edition 1, 6/2022
Copyright © 2022 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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 1.2 on page 14).
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 31).
• AC (AP Controller) User’s Guide
See the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC User’s Guide for instructions on using the
gateways or 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
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 IP Phone
Printer Smart T.V.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13
AP Management .................................................................................................................................. 30
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Web Configurator ................................................................................................................................. 61
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................................................73
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................................................... 74
Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................ 76
Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 82
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 104
Wireless ................................................................................................................................................. 117
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 134
User ....................................................................................................................................................... 137
AP Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 144
MON Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 177
WDS Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 180
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 182
System .................................................................................................................................................. 198
Log and Report ................................................................................................................................... 220
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 232
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 243
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 246
Antenna Switch .................................................................................................................................. 249
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................. 251
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................. 252
Local Configuration in Cloud Mode ..............................................................................................253
Cloud Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 254
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 257
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 260
Appendices and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................266
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 267
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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 Product Feature Comparison ................................................................................ 14
1.3 Zyxel Device Roles .......................................................................................................................... 22
1.3.1 Root AP ................................................................................................................................... 24
1.3.2 Wireless Repeater .................................................................................................................. 24
1.3.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor .............................................................................................26
1.4 Sample Feature Applications ........................................................................................................ 27
1.4.1 MBSSID .................................................................................................................................... 27
1.4.2 Dual-Radio/Triple-Radio and BandFlex .............................................................................. 28
Chapter 2
AP Management................................................................................................................................30
2.1 Management Mode ...................................................................................................................... 30
2.1.1 Standalone ............................................................................................................................ 30
2.1.2 Nebula Control Center ......................................................................................................... 31
2.1.3 AP Controller (AC) ................................................................................................................ 32
2.2 Switching Management Modes ................................................................................................... 33
2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility .................................................................................................... 34
2.3.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 34
2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ................................................................................................................. 34
2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device ................................................................................................. 38
2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device ............................................................................. 39
Chapter 3
Hardware............................................................................................................................................40
3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E) ............................................................................. 40
3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs .......................................................................................... 41
3.3 Zyxel Device Single LED .................................................................................................................. 41
3.3.1 NWA1123-ACv2 ..................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2 WAC6303D-S, NWA1123-AC HD and NWA5123-AC HD ................................................... 43
3.3.3 NWA5123-AC ......................................................................................................................... 45
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3.3.4 WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX510D, WAX610D,
WAX630S and WAX650S .......................................................................................................... 46
3.3.5 NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E, and WAX640S-6E ................................................................ 49
3.4 Zyxel Device Models With Multiple LEDs ...................................................................................... 51
3.4.1 NWA1123-AC PRO ................................................................................................................ 51
3.4.2 NWA1302-AC ......................................................................................................................... 53
3.4.3 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S ................................................................ 54
3.4.4 WAC6103D-I ........................................................................................................................... 56
3.4.5 WAC5302D-S .......................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 4
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................61
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 61
4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 61
4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 64
4.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 65
4.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 66
4.3.3 Standalone Mode Navigation Panel Menus ..................................................................... 67
4.3.4 Cloud Mode Navigation Panel Menus ............................................................................... 69
4.3.5 Tables and Lists ...................................................................................................................... 70
Part I: Standalone Configuration...................................................................73
Chapter 5
Standalone Configuration.................................................................................................................74
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 74
5.2 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device ...................................................................................... 74
Chapter 6
Dashboard..........................................................................................................................................76
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 76
6.1.1 CPU Usage ............................................................................................................................. 80
6.1.2 Memory Usage ...................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 7
Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................................82
7.1 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 82
7.2 Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 82
7.2.1 Step 1 Time Settings .............................................................................................................. 82
7.2.2 Step 2 Password and Uplink Connection ........................................................................... 83
7.2.3 Step 3 SSID .............................................................................................................................. 84
7.2.4 Step 4 Radio .......................................................................................................................... 86
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7.2.5 Summary ................................................................................................................................ 87
Chapter 8
Monitor................................................................................................................................................89
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 89
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 89
8.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 89
8.3 Network Status ................................................................................................................................ 90
8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph .............................................................................................................. 91
8.4 Radio List .......................................................................................................................................... 92
8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information ................................................................................................94
8.5 Station List ........................................................................................................................................ 96
8.6 WDS Link Info ................................................................................................................................... 97
8.7 Detected Device ............................................................................................................................ 98
8.8 View Log ........................................................................................................................................ 101
Chapter 9
Network.............................................................................................................................................104
9.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 104
9.1.1 AP Controller Management .............................................................................................. 104
9.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 106
9.2 IP Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 107
9.3 VLAN .............................................................................................................................................. 108
9.4 Storm Control ................................................................................................................................ 113
9.5 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ...................................................................................................... 113
9.6 NCC Discovery .............................................................................................................................. 115
Chapter 10
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................117
10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 117
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 117
10.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 118
10.2 AP Management ........................................................................................................................ 118
10.3 Rogue AP ..................................................................................................................................... 124
10.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List ............................................................................................127
10.4 Load Balancing .......................................................................................................................... 128
10.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections .................................................................... 129
10.5 DCS ............................................................................................................................................... 131
10.6 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 131
Chapter 11
Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................................134
11.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 134
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11.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 134
11.2 Bluetooth Advertising Settings ................................................................................................... 135
11.2.1 Edit Advertising Settings .................................................................................................... 135
Chapter 12
User....................................................................................................................................................137
12.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 137
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 137
12.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 137
12.2 User Summary .............................................................................................................................. 138
12.2.1 Add/Edit User ..................................................................................................................... 138
12.3 Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 140
12.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings ...................................................................... 142
Chapter 13
AP Profile...........................................................................................................................................144
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 144
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 144
13.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 144
13.2 Radio ............................................................................................................................................ 147
13.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ...................................................................................................... 148
13.3 SSID ............................................................................................................................................... 155
13.3.1 SSID List ............................................................................................................................... 155
13.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile ......................................................................................................... 156
13.4 Security List .................................................................................................................................. 159
13.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ................................................................................................... 160
13.5 MAC Filter List .............................................................................................................................. 172
13.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ............................................................................................... 173
13.6 Layer-2 Isolation List .................................................................................................................... 174
13.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile .................................................................................... 175
Chapter 14
MON Profile.......................................................................................................................................177
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 177
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 177
14.2 MON Profile ................................................................................................................................. 177
14.2.1 Add/Edit MON Profile ....................................................................................................... 178
Chapter 15
WDS Profile........................................................................................................................................180
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 180
15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 180
15.2 WDS Profile ................................................................................................................................... 180
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15.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ........................................................................................................ 181
Chapter 16
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................182
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 182
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 182
16.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 182
16.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ...................................................................................................... 184
16.2 My Certificates ............................................................................................................................ 185
16.2.1 Add My Certificates .......................................................................................................... 186
16.2.2 Edit My Certificates ........................................................................................................... 188
16.2.3 Import Certificates ............................................................................................................ 191
16.3 Trusted Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 192
16.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates .................................................................................................... 193
16.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ............................................................................................... 196
16.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 197
Chapter 17
System...............................................................................................................................................198
17.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 198
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 198
17.2 Host Name ................................................................................................................................... 198
17.3 Power Mode ................................................................................................................................ 199
17.4 Date and Time ............................................................................................................................ 200
17.4.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ..................................................................................... 202
17.4.2 Time Server Synchronization ............................................................................................ 202
17.5 WWW Overview .......................................................................................................................... 203
17.5.1 Service Access Limitations ............................................................................................... 203
17.5.2 System Timeout .................................................................................................................. 203
17.5.3 HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 204
17.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ................................................................................. 204
17.5.5 HTTPS Example ................................................................................................................... 206
17.6 SSH ................................................................................................................................................ 211
17.6.1 How SSH Works .................................................................................................................. 212
17.6.2 SSH Implementation on the Zyxel Device ...................................................................... 213
17.6.3 Requirements for Using SSH ..............................................................................................213
17.6.4 Configuring SSH ................................................................................................................. 213
17.6.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH .............................................................................. 214
17.7 FTP ................................................................................................................................................. 215
17.8 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................ 216
17.8.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................................. 217
17.8.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................................... 217
17.8.3 Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................. 217
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17.8.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ...................................................................... 218
Chapter 18
Log and Report....... .... ... .................................................... ...............................................................220
18.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 220
18.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter .................................................................................. 220
18.2 Email Daily Report ....................................................................................................................... 220
18.3 Log Setting ................................................................................................................................... 222
18.3.1 Log Setting Screen ............................................................................................................ 223
18.3.2 Edit System Log Settings ................................................................................................... 224
18.3.3 Edit Remote Server ............................................................................................................ 228
18.3.4 Active Log Summary ........................................................................................................ 229
Chapter 19
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................232
19.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 232
19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 232
19.1.2 What you Need to Know .................................................................................................. 232
19.2 Configuration File ....................................................................................................................... 233
19.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ...................................................... 237
19.3 Firmware Package ..................................................................................................................... 238
19.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP .......................................................................... 239
19.4 Shell Script .................................................................................................................................... 240
Chapter 20
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................243
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 243
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 243
20.2 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 243
20.3 Remote Capture ........................................................................................................................ 244
Chapter 21
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................246
21.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 246
21.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 246
21.2 Suppression Screen .................................................................................................................... 246
21.3 Locator Screen ........................................................................................................................... 247
Chapter 22
Antenna Switch................................................................................................................................249
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 249
22.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 249
22.2 Antenna Switch Screen ............................................................................................................. 249
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Chapter 23
Reboot...............................................................................................................................................251
23.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 251
23.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 251
23.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 251
Chapter 24
Shutdown..........................................................................................................................................252
24.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 252
24.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 252
24.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 252
Part II: Local Configuration in Cloud Mode................................................253
Chapter 25
Cloud Mode .....................................................................................................................................254
25.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 254
25.2 Cloud Mode Web Configurator Screens ................................................................................. 254
25.3 Dashboard .................................................................................................................................. 255
Chapter 26
Network.............................................................................................................................................257
26.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 257
26.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 257
26.2 IP Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 257
26.3 VLAN ............................................................................................................................................ 259
Chapter 27
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................260
27.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 260
27.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 260
27.2 Shell Script .................................................................................................................................... 260
27.3 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 261
27.4 Remote Capture ........................................................................................................................ 262
27.5 View Log ...................................................................................................................................... 263
Part III: Appendices and Troubleshooting.................................................. 266
Chapter 28
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................267
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28.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 267
28.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ................................................................................ 267
28.3 Zyxel Device Management, Access, and Login ..................................................................... 268
28.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 272
28.5 WiFi Network ................................................................................................................................ 273
28.6 Resetting the Zyxel Device ........................................................................................................ 275
28.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................275
Appendix A Importing Certificates ............................................................................................... 276
Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 300
Appendix C Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 308
Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 313
Index.................................................................................................................................................328
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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 ZyWALL ATP, 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 • NWA220AX-6E
• WAC6553D-E • NWA1123ACv3
• WAC500
• WAC500H
• WAC5302D-Sv2
• WAX510D
• WAX610D
• WAX620D-6E
• WAX630S
• WAX640S-6E
• WAX650S
NCC or Standalone
(NebulaFlex)
AC or Standalone
For more information about Access Point (AP) management, see Section 2.1 on page 30.
When two or more APs are interconnected, this network is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
See Section 1.3.2 on page 24 for more information on root and repeater APs and how to set them up.
The screens you see in the web configurator may be different depending on the Zyxel Device model
you’re using.
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1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison
The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model. You can find the feature
introductions in the later sections.
Table 1 1000/5000 Models Comparison Table
FEATURES
Supported WiFi
Standards
Supported
Frequency
Bands
Supported
Channel Width
Available
Security Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
Number of WiFi
Radios
Monitor Mode
& Rogue APs
Containment
(AP controller
managed
devices only)
Rogue AP
Detection
WDS (Wireless
Distribution
System) - Root
AP & Repeater
Modes
Wireless Bridge No Yes No No No No No
Tunnel
Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power
Detection
NWA1123-
ACV2
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
64 64 64 64 64 64 64
2222222
No No No No Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
NWA1123
-AC PRO
IEEE
802.11a
IEEE
802.11b
IEEE
802.11g
IEEE
802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE
802.3at
NWA1123
-AC HD
IEEE
802.11a
IEEE
802.11b
IEEE
802.11g
IEEE
802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE
802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
NWA1302-ACNWA5123
-AC
IEEE
802.11a
IEEE
802.11b
IEEE
802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
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
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE
802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
NWA5123
-AC HD
IEEE
802.11a
IEEE
802.11b
IEEE
802.11g
IEEE
802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE
802.3at
WAC5302
D-S
IEEE
802.11a
IEEE
802.11b
IEEE
802.11g
IEEE
802.11n
IEEE
802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40
MHz
5G: 20/40/
80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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Table 1 1000/5000 Models Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
External
Antennas
Internal
Antennas
Antenna Switch
Smart Antenna Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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 PRONoNoNoNoNoYesNo
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
Wireless
Remote
Capture
Grounding No No Yes No No Yes No
Power Jack Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No
Latest Firmware
Version
Supported
Maximum
number of log
messages
NWA1123-
ACV2
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
No No Yes Yes No Yes No
6.10 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.10 6.25 6.10
NWA1123
-AC PRO
Yes
(per radio
+ physical
switch)
NWA1123
-AC HD
No No No No No
512 event logs
NWA1302-ACNWA5123
-AC
NWA5123
-AC HD
WAC5302
D-S
256 event
logs
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Table 2 500/1000/5000 Models Comparison Table
FEATURES
Supported WiFi
Standards
Supported
Frequency
Bands
Supported
Channel Width
Available
Security Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
Number of WiFi
Radios
Monitor Mode
& Rogue APs
Containment
(AP controller
managed
devices only)
Rogue AP
Detection
WDS (Wireless
Distribution
System) - Root
AP & Repeater
Modes
Wireless Bridge No No No
Tunnel
Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power
Detection
External
Antennas
Internal
Antennas
Antenna Switch No No No
Smart Antenna Yes Yes Yes
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes
WAC500/
WAC500H
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
Enhanced-open
WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal & Enterprise
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
NWA1123-ACV3 WAC5302D-SV2
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
Enhanced-open
WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal & Enterprise
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
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -Personal
& Enterprise
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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Table 2 500/1000/5000 Models Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
AC (AP
Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO Yes No Yes
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes
802.11r Fast
Roaming
Support
802.11k/v
Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE)
USB Port for BLE No No No
Ethernet Storm
Control
Wireless
Remote
Capture
Grounding No No No
Power Jack Yes Yes No
Latest Firmware
Version
Supported
Maximum
number of log
messages
WAC500/
WAC500H
Yes No Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No No No
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes
6.40 6.40 6.25
NWA1123-ACV3 WAC5302D-SV2
512
Table 3 WAC 6000 Models Comparison Table
WAC6502D-E
FEATURES WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
WAC6553D-E
Supported WiFi
Standards
Supported
Frequency Bands
Supported Channel
Width
Available Security
Modes
Number of SSID
Profiles
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
64 64 64 64
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
WEP
WPA2-MIX -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
WPA2-MIX - Personal
& Enterprise
WEP
WAC6502D-S
WAC6503D-S
WAC6552D-S
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
None
WPA2-MIX - Personal &
WEP
Enterprise
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Table 3 WAC 6000 Models Comparison Table (continued)
WAC6502D-S
WAC6502D-E
FEATURES WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
WAC6503D-S
WAC6553D-E
WAC6552D-S
Number of WiFi
Radios
Monitor Mode &
Rogue APs
Containment (AP
controller managed
devices only)
Rogue AP
Detection
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System)
- Root AP &
Repeater Modes
Wireless Bridge Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
Smart Antenna No Yes Yes 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
Wireless Remote
Capture
Grounding No Yes Yes Yes
22 2 2
Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
No Yes No No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
No No No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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Table 3 WAC 6000 Models Comparison Table (continued)
WAC6502D-S
WAC6502D-E
FEATURES WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
WAC6503D-S
WAC6553D-E
WAC6552D-S
Power Jack
Latest Firmware
Version Supported
Maximum number
of log messages
No Yes
6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25
WAC6502D-E: Yes
WAC6553D-E: No
512 event logs
WAC6502D-S: Yes
WAC6503D-S: Yes
WAC6552D-S: No
Table 4 WiFi 6 Models Comparison Table
FEATURES
WAX630S WAX650S
WAX610D
WAX510D
Supported WiFi
Standards
Supported Frequency
Bands
Supported Channel
Width
Available Security
Modes
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64
Number of WiFi Radios 2 2 2 2
Monitor Mode & Rogue
APs Containment (AP
controller managed
devices only)
Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater
Modes
Wireless Bridge WAX510D: No
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supported PoE
Standards
Power Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes
External Antennas No No No No
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
(WAX610D supports
160 MHz)
None
Enhanced-open
WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal &
Enterprise
No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
WAX610D: Yes
Yes Yes Yes No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80/160
MHz
None
Enhanced-open
WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal &
Enterprise
Yes Yes No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80/160
MHz
None
Enhanced-open
WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal &
Enterprise
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3bt
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
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80 MHz
(NWA210AX supports
160 MHz)
None
Enhanced-open
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal & Enterprise
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
WEP
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Table 4 WiFi 6 Models Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES
WAX630S WAX650S
WAX610D
Internal Antennas Yes Yes Yes Yes
WAX510D
Antenna Switch Yes
Smart Antenna No Yes Yes Yes
Console Port 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial 4-Pin Serial
LED Locator Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED Suppression Yes Yes Yes Yes
AC (AP Controller)
Discovery
NebulaFlex PRO Yes Yes Yes No
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 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Remote
Capture
Grounding Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Jack Yes Yes Yes Yes
Latest Firmware Version
Supported
Maximum number of
log messages
(per AP)
Yes Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40
No No No
512 event logs
NWA110AX
NWA210AX
Table 5 WiFi 6E Models Comparison Table
FEATURES WAX620D-6E WAX640S-6E NWA220AX-6E
Supported WiFi
Standards
Supported Frequency
Bands
BandFlex (5 GHz/6 GHz) Yes No Yes
Supported Channel
Width
Available Security
Modes
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
6G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
Enhanced-open WEP
Personal & Enterprise
None
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
6G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
None
Enhanced-open WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal & Enterprise
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
2.4G: 20/40 MHz
5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
6G: 20/40/80/160 MHz
None
Enhanced-open WEP
WPA2-MIX / WPA3 -
Personal & Enterprise
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Table 5 WiFi 6E Models Comparison Table (continued)
FEATURES WAX620D-6E WAX640S-6E NWA220AX-6E
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64
Number of WiFi Radios 2 3 2
Monitor Mode & Rogue
APs Containment (AP
controller managed
devices only)
Rogue AP Detection Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater
Modes
Wireless Bridge Yes Yes No
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
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
Smart Antenna No Yes 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 Yes No
NCC Discovery Yes Yes Yes
802.11r Fast Roaming
Support
802.11k/v Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE)
USB Port for BLE No No No
Ethernet Storm Control Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Remote
Capture
Grounding No Yes No
Power Jack Yes Yes Yes
Latest Firmware Version
Supported
Maximum number of
log messages
No No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
(per AP)
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No Yes No
Yes Yes Yes
6.40 6.40 6.40
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3bt
No No
512 event logs
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
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1.3 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 1.2 on page 14). The Zyxel Device can serve as a:
• Access Point (AP) - This is used to allow WiFi clients to connect to the Internet.
• 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. A wireless repeater can also be a wireless bridge that connects to a root AP and
extends the network to wired client devices.
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 AC (Zyxel’s AP controller) to quarantine them.
Figure 1 Zyxel Device Application in a Network
Chapter 1 Introduction
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and Wireless Bridge
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a network system that allows you to distribute the network to areas
that require Internet connections. You can extend your network to unreachable areas with wireless
repeaters, or with wireless repeaters acting as wireless bridges.
The following figure shows you how to create a secure WDS with two wireless repeaters. The root AP (Y) is
connected to a network with Internet access and has wireless repeaters (X and Z) connected to it to
expand the WiFi network’s range. Clients (A and B) can access the wired network through the wireless
repeaters (X and Z) and/or root AP.
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Figure 2 Wireless Distribution System Network Example
The following figure shows an example of a WDS with a repeater acting as a wireless bridge. A wireless
bridge can connect two wired networks through a wireless connection. The root AP (X) is connected to
a network with Internet access. The wireless repeater (Y) is connected to the root AP (X) to expand the
network. Clients (A and B) are connected to the wireless repeater through the switch/gateway/router
(G). They can access the network with the extended wired network the wireless bridge (wireless
repeater) provides.
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Figure 3 Wireless Bridge Network Example
1.3.1 Root AP
In Root AP mode, you can have multiple SSIDs active for regular WiFi connections and one SSID for the
connection with a repeater (repeater SSID). WiFi 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 WiFi 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 118 and Section 15.2 on page 180 for more details.
Unless specified, the term “security settings” refers to the traffic between the WiFi clients and the AP. At
the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the Zyxel Device only.
1.3.2 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 acts as a repeater that forwards traffic between associated WiFi
clients and the wired LAN. Y acts as a wireless bridge (repeater with WDS wireless bridging enabled) that
forwards traffic between wired clients and the wired LAN. Clients A and B access the AP and the wired
network behind the AP through repeaters Z and Y.
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Figure 4 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 WiFi 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 118 and Section 15.2 on page 180 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, a WDS SSID, and a pre-shared key.
3 Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management, select the Radio WDS Profile of the radio on which
you are setting the WDS connection to use the WDS profile you set, and click Apply.
4 Do steps 1 and 3 for the wireless repeater using the same WDS SSID and pre-shared key.
5 Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between the root and
repeater Zyxel Devices is made.
(Optional) If your Zyxel Device supports wireless bridging, you can extend a wired network from the port
on the wireless repeater, do the following step:
6 Go to Configuration > Wireless > AP Management, select Setup WDS Wireless Bridging to enable wireless
bridge on the wireless repeater.
7 Connect the client device to the Zyxel Device’s port with an Ethernet cable.
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Note: Make sure the VLAN settings on both the root AP and the wireless repeater are exactly
the same so they can communicate.
Note: When wireless bridge is enabled, wireless interfaces for client devices will be disabled.
You can only transmit data through the wireless repeater’s ports.
To set up a WDS in AC (AP Controller)-managed Zyxel Devices, see the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG
FLEX, or NXC User’s Guide.
1.3.3 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 an AP controller (see Section 2.1.3 on page 32). 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 124).
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 1.2 on page 14.
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 AP controller, the network administrator can also use Rogue AP Containment
through the AP controller.
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 AC (AP Controller)-Managed Zyxel Devices
For AP controller-managed Zyxel Devices, do the following steps in the AP Controller Web Configurator:
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1 Create a MON Profile in CONFIGURATION > Object > MON Profile > Add. Specify a Ch annel 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.
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.
1.4 Sample Feature Applications
This section describes some possible scenarios and topologies that you can set up using your Zyxel
Device.
1.4.1 MBSSID
A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single WiFi network (usually an access point and
one or more WiFi 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 WiFi clients in the network, each SSID appears to be a different access point. As in any WiFi
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 WiFi network in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP)
users have priority. You also want a regular WiFi network for standard users, as well as a ‘guest’ WiFi
network for visitors. In the following figure, VoIP_SSID users have QoS priority, SSID01 is the WiFi network for
standard users, and Guest_SSID is the WiFi network for guest users. In this example, the guest user is
forbidden access to the wired Local Area Network (LAN) behind the AP and can access only the
Internet.
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Figure 5 Multiple BSSs
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1.4.2 Dual-Radio/Triple-Radio and BandFlex
The Zyxel Device models are equipped with two or even three WiFi radios. The Zyxel Device uses the WiFi
radios to transmit WiFi signals. This means you can configure two to three different WiFi networks to
operate simultaneously.
BandFlex allows you to select the frequency bands operating on the radios by configuration. A
frequency band is a range of frequency divided into channels which carry the WiFi signals for data
transmission. If your Zyxel Device supports BandFlex, you can configure the second radio on the Zyxel
Device to use the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands, while the first radio is always set to use the 2.4 GHz band. The 6
GHz band provides less coverage but has the highest amount of channels among the three frequency
bands. Use the 6 GHz band for the most congestion-free transmission if your client devices supports WiFi
6E (see Section 13.1.2 on page 144).
Note: Due to each country’s regulations on frequency band usage, the available radio
bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) may differ by countries or markets the Zyxel Device
products are sold to.
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 or 6
GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
See Section 1.2 on page 14 for the supported number of radios, frequency bands, and see if your Zyxel
Device supports BandFlex.
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Figure 6 Dual-Radio Application
Figure 7 Triple-Radio Application
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Chapter 2 AP Management
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 ZyWALL ATP/VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC, can only manage multiple APs in the
same location.
Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See Section 1.2 on page 14 to
check whether your product supports these.
CHAPTER 2
AP Management
The following table shows the default IP addresses and firmware upload methods for different
management modes.
Table 6 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
Static (192.168.1.2)
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.
Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See Section 1.2 on page 14 to
check whether your product supports these.
Built-in Web Configurator
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.
See Chapter 5 on page 74 for detailed information about the standalone Web Configurator screens.
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