ZyXEL WAC6552D-S Users Manual
User’s Guide
NWA/WAC Series
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Unified Access Point
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address DHCP-assigned
OR
http://192.168.1.2
User Name admin
Password 1234
Version 5.30 Edition 1, 08/2018
Copyright © 2018 Zyxel Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features. Screenshots
and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product
firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the NWA/WAC 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 NWA/WAC.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the NWA/WAC.
• Web Configurator Online Help
Click the help icon in any screen for help in configuring that screen and supplementary information.
• More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the NWA/WAC
.
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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 “NWA/WAC” 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 NWA/WAC icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
NWA/WAC Router Switch Internet
Server Desktop Laptop AP Controller
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 29
Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Technical Reference ....................................................................................................................... 47
Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Network .................................................................................................................................................. 69
Wireless ................................................................................................................................................... 78
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................... 91
User ......................................................................................................................................................... 94
AP Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 101
MON Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 121
WDS Profile ........................................................................................................................................... 125
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 127
System .................................................................................................................................................. 143
Log and Report ................................................................................................................................... 168
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 180
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................... 191
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 193
Antenna Switch .................................................................................................................................. 195
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................. 197
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................. 198
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 199
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Contents Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 5
Part I: User’s Guide.......................................................................................... 12
Chapter 1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 13
1.1.1 Management Mode ............................................................................................................. 15
1.1.2 MBSSID .................................................................................................................................... 16
1.1.3 Dual-Radio ............................................................................................................................. 17
1.1.4 Root AP ................................................................................................................................... 18
1.1.5 Repeater ................................................................................................................................ 19
1.2 Ways to Manage the NWA/WAC .................................................................................................20
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA/WAC ................................................................................ 20
1.4 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 20
1.4.1 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S ................................................................ 21
1.4.2 WAC6103D-I ........................................................................................................................... 22
1.4.3 NWA5123-AC ......................................................................................................................... 24
1.4.4 WAC5302D-S .......................................................................................................................... 24
1.4.5 NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S ................................................................................... 26
1.5 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WAC ......................................................................................... 27
1.6 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E) ............................................................................. 27
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator....................................................................................................................... 29
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 29
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 30
2.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 31
2.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 34
2.3.3 Warning Messages ................................................................................................................ 37
2.3.4 Tables and Lists ...................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3
Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................................... 41
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3.1 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 41
3.2 Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 41
3.2.1 Step 1 Time Settings .............................................................................................................. 41
3.2.2 Step 2 Password and Uplink Connection ........................................................................... 42
3.2.3 Step 3 Radio ......................................................................................................................... 43
3.2.4 Step 4 SSID ............................................................................................................................. 44
3.2.5 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 46
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 47
Chapter 4
Dashboard......................................................................................................................................... 48
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 48
4.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 48
4.2 Dashboard ...................................................................................................................................... 48
4.2.1 CPU Usage ............................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.2 Memory Usage ...................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5
Monitor............................................................................................................................................... 54
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 54
5.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 54
5.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 54
5.3 Network Status ................................................................................................................................ 55
5.3.1 Port Statistics Graph .............................................................................................................. 56
5.4 Radio List ........................................................................................................................................ 57
5.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information ................................................................................................59
5.5 Station List ....................................................................................................................................... 61
5.6 WDS Link Info ................................................................................................................................... 62
5.7 Detected Device ........................................................................................................................... 63
5.8 View Log .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 6
Network.............................................................................................................................................. 69
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.1 Management Mode ............................................................................................................. 69
6.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 71
6.2 IP Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3 VLAN ................................................................................................................................................ 73
6.4 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ........................................................................................................ 76
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Chapter 7
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................. 78
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 78
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 78
7.1.2 What You Need to Know ..................................................................................................... 79
7.2 AP Management ............................................................................................................................ 79
7.3 Rogue AP ......................................................................................................................................... 82
7.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List ................................................................................................ 84
7.4 Load Balancing .............................................................................................................................. 85
7.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections ........................................................................ 87
7.5 DCS .................................................................................................................................................. 88
7.6 Technical Reference ...................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 8
Bluetooth............................................................................................................................................ 91
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 91
8.1.1 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 91
8.2 Bluetooth Advertising Settings ....................................................................................................... 91
8.2.1 Edit Advertising Settings ....................................................................................................... 92
Chapter 9
User..................................................................................................................................................... 94
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 94
9.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 94
9.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 94
9.2 User Summary .................................................................................................................................. 95
9.2.1 Add/Edit User ......................................................................................................................... 95
9.3 Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 97
9.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings .......................................................................... 99
Chapter 10
AP Profile.......................................................................................................................................... 101
10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 101
10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 101
10.1.2 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 101
10.2 Radio ............................................................................................................................................ 102
10.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ...................................................................................................... 103
10.3 SSID .............................................................................................................................................. 108
10.3.1 SSID List ............................................................................................................................... 108
10.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile ......................................................................................................... 109
10.4 Security List .................................................................................................................................. 112
10.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ................................................................................................... 113
10.5 MAC Filter List .............................................................................................................................. 117
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10.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ............................................................................................... 117
10.6 Layer-2 Isolation List .................................................................................................................... 118
10.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile .................................................................................... 120
Chapter 11
MON Profile...................................................................................................................................... 121
11.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 121
11.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 121
11.2 MON Profile ................................................................................................................................. 121
11.2.1 Add/Edit MON Profile ....................................................................................................... 122
11.3 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 12
WDS Profile....................................................................................................................................... 125
12.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 125
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 125
12.2 WDS Profile ................................................................................................................................... 125
12.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ........................................................................................................ 126
Chapter 13
Certificates ...................................................................................................................................... 127
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 127
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 127
13.1.2 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................. 127
13.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ...................................................................................................... 129
13.2 My Certificates ........................................................................................................................... 130
13.2.1 Add My Certificates .......................................................................................................... 131
13.2.2 Edit My Certificates ........................................................................................................... 133
13.2.3 Import Certificates ........................................................................................................... 136
13.3 Trusted Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 137
13.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates .................................................................................................... 138
13.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ............................................................................................... 141
13.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................. 142
Chapter 14
System.............................................................................................................................................. 143
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 143
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 143
14.2 Host Name ................................................................................................................................... 143
14.3 Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 144
14.3.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List ..................................................................................... 147
14.3.2 Time Server Synchronization ............................................................................................ 147
14.4 WWW Overview .......................................................................................................................... 148
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14.4.1 Service Access Limitations ............................................................................................... 148
14.4.2 System Timeout .................................................................................................................. 148
14.4.3 HTTPS ................................................................................................................................... 149
14.4.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ................................................................................. 149
14.4.5 HTTPS Example ................................................................................................................... 150
14.5 SSH ............................................................................................................................................. 158
14.5.1 How SSH Works .................................................................................................................. 158
14.5.2 SSH Implementation on the NWA/WAC ......................................................................... 159
14.5.3 Requirements for Using SSH .............................................................................................. 160
14.5.4 Configuring SSH ................................................................................................................. 160
14.5.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH .............................................................................. 160
14.6 Telnet ........................................................................................................................................... 162
14.7 FTP ................................................................................................................................................ 162
14.8 SNMP ........................................................................................................................................... 163
14.8.1 Supported MIBs ................................................................................................................. 164
14.8.2 SNMP Traps ......................................................................................................................... 165
14.8.3 Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................. 165
14.8.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ...................................................................... 166
Chapter 15
Log and Report................................................................................................................................ 168
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 168
15.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter ................................................................................... 168
15.2 Email Daily Report ....................................................................................................................... 168
15.3 Log Setting .................................................................................................................................. 170
15.3.1 Log Setting Screen ............................................................................................................ 171
15.3.2 Edit System Log Settings .................................................................................................. 172
15.3.3 Edit Remote Server ........................................................................................................... 176
15.3.4 Active Log Summary ....................................................................................................... 177
Chapter 16
File Manager ................................................................................................................................... 180
16.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 180
16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 180
16.1.2 What you Need to Know .................................................................................................. 180
16.2 Configuration File ....................................................................................................................... 181
16.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ...................................................... 185
16.3 Firmware Package .................................................................................................................... 186
16.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP .......................................................................... 187
16.4 Shell Script ................................................................................................................................... 188
Chapter 17
Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................... 191
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17.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 191
17.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 191
17.2 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................. 191
Chapter 18
LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 193
18.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 193
18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 193
18.2 Suppression Screen .................................................................................................................. 193
18.3 Locator Screen .......................................................................................................................... 194
Chapter 19
Antenna Switch............................................................................................................................... 195
19.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 195
19.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 195
19.2 Antenna Switch Screen ............................................................................................................. 195
Chapter 20
Reboot.............................................................................................................................................. 197
20.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 197
20.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 197
20.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 197
Chapter 21
Shutdown......................................................................................................................................... 198
21.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 198
21.1.1 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 198
21.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 198
Chapter 22
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 199
22.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 199
22.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ................................................................................ 199
22.3 NWA/WAC Access and Login ................................................................................................... 200
22.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 201
22.5 Wireless Connections ................................................................................................................. 202
22.6 Resetting the NWA/WAC ........................................................................................................... 207
22.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help ......................................................................................... 208
Appendix A Importing Certificates ............................................................................................... 209
Appendix B IPv6............................................................................................................................... 222
Appendix C Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 230
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Appendix D Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 236
Index................................................................................................................................................ 247
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
This User’s Guide covers the following models: NWA5123-AC, NWA5123-AC HD, WAC5302D-S,
WAC6103D-I, WAC6303D-S, WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, WAC6503D-S, WAC6552D-S, and WAC6553D-E.
Your NWA/WAC is a wireless AP (Access Point). It extends the range of your existing wired network
without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.
Note: You can only update the firmware to version 5.10 on the NWA5121-N, NWA5121-NI,
NWA5123-NI and NWA5301-NJ, but these APs can still be managed by the Zyxel NXC
running with firmware v5.20 or later. See the NWA/WAC series User’s Guide v5.10 for
their features and configurations.
Table 1 NWA5000/WAC5000/WAC6000 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES NWA5123-AC
Supported Wireless
Standards
Supported Frequency
Bands
Available Security
Modes
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64 64
Number of Wireless
Radios
Monitor Mode & Rogue
APs Containment
Rogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater
Modes
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Detection No No Yes No Yes
External Antennas No No No No No
Internal Antennas Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
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
22 222
Yes No No Yes No
Yes No No Yes No
No No No 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
WAC5302D-S WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-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
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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Table 1 NWA5000/WAC5000/WAC6000 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES NWA5123-AC
Antenna Switch No No No Yes No
LED Locator No Yes No Yes Yes
CAPWAP Managed AP
Mode
AC (AP Controller)
Discovery
802.11r Fast Roaming
Support in Managed AP
Mode
802.11k/v Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE)
Maximum number of log
messages
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No Yes No
No No Yes No Yes
512 event logs
or 1024 debug
logs
NWA5123-AC
HD
512 event logs
or 1024 debug
logs
WAC5302D-S WAC6103D-I WAC6303D-S
256 event logs
or 1 debug logs
512 event logs
or 1024 debug
logs
512 event logs
or 1024 debug
logs
Table 2 WAC6500 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES WAC6502D-E WAC6502D-S WAC6503D-S WAC6552D-S WAC6553D-E
Supported Wireless
Standards
Supported Frequency
Bands
Available Security
Modes
Number of SSID Profiles 64 64 64 64 64
Number of Wireless
Radios
Monitor Mode & Rogue
APs Containment
Rogue APs Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) Root AP & Repeater
Modes
Tunnel Forwarding
Mode
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
External Antennas Yes No No No Yes
Internal Antennas No Yes Yes Yes No
Antenna Switch No No No No No
LED Locator 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
22222
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Table 2 WAC6500 Series Comparison Table
FEATURES WAC6502D-E WAC6502D-S WAC6503D-S WAC6552D-S WAC6553D-E
CAPWAP Managed AP
Mode
AC (AP Controller)
Discovery
802.11r Fast Roaming
Support in Managed AP
Mode
802.11k/v Assisted
Roaming
Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE)
Maximum number of
log messages
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No No No No
512 event logs or 1024 debug logs
You can set the NWA/WAC to operate in either standalone AP or managed AP mode. When the NWA/
WAC is in standalone AP mode, it can serve as a normal AP, as an RF monitor to search for rouge APs to
help eliminate network threats (if it supports monitor mode and rogue APs detection/containment), or
even as a root AP or a wireless repeater to establish wireless links with other APs in a WDS (Wireless
Distribution System). A WDS is a wireless connection between two or more APs.
Your NWA/WAC’s business-class reliability, SMB features, and centralized wireless management make it
ideally suited for advanced service delivery in mission-critical networks. It uses Multiple BSSID and VLAN
to provide simultaneous independent virtual APs. Additionally, innovations in roaming technology and
QoS features eliminate voice call disruptions.
The NWA/WAC controls network access with Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering, and rogue
Access Point (AP) detection. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE
802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.
Your NWA/WAC is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables
simple, straightforward management and maintenance. See the Quick Start Guide for how to make
hardware connections.
1.1.1 Management Mode
The NWA/WAC is a unified AP and can work either in standalone AP mode or in managed AP mode.
CAPWAP Management
If the NWA/WAC that supports CAPWAP (see Section 6.1.1 on page 69) and a Zyxel AP controller, such
as the NXC2500 or NXC5500, are in the same subnet, it will be managed by the controller automatically.
An AP controller uses Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP, see RFC 5415) to
discover and configure multiple managed APs.
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To set the NWA/WAC to be managed by an AP controller in a different subnet or change between
management modes, use the AC (AP Controller) Discovery screen (see Section 6.4 on page 76).
Table 3 NWA/WAC Management Mode Comparison
MANAGEMENT MODE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA
Standalone AP
Managed AP Dynamic CAPWAP or FTP
When the NWA/WAC is in standalone AP mode and connects to a DHCP server, it uses the IP address
assigned by the DHCP server. Otherwise, the NWA/WAC uses the default static management IP address
(192.168.1.2). You can use the AC Discovery screen to have the NWA/WAC work as a managed AP.
When the NWA/WAC is in managed AP mode, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP address from
the AP controller. It can be configured ONLY by the AP controller. To change the NWA/WAC back to
standalone AP mode, use the Reset button to restore the default configuration. Alternatively, you need
to check the AP controller for the NWA/WAC’s IP address and use FTP to upload the default
configuration file at conf/system-default.conf to the NWA/WAC and reboot the device.
1.1.2 MBSSID
Chapter 1 Introduction
Dynamic or
Static (192.168.1.2)
Web Configurator or FTP
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 NWA/WAC provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own
individual SSID profile.
You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have all of them active at any one time.
You can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID profile. This allows you to
compartmentalize groups of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and
from certain BSSs.
To the wireless clients in the network, each SSID appears to be a different access point. As in any wireless
network, clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings.
For example, you might want to set up a wireless network in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP)
users have priority. You also want a regular wireless network for standard users, as well as a ‘guest’
wireless network for visitors. In the following figure, VoIP_SSID users have QoS priority, SSID01 is the wireless
network for standard users, and Guest_SSID is the wireless network for guest users. In this example, the
guest user is forbidden access to the wired Land Area Network (LAN) behind the AP and can access
only the Internet.
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Figure 1 Multiple BSSs
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1.3 Dual-Radio
Some of the NWA/WAC models are equipped with dual wireless radios. This means you can configure
two different wireless networks to operate simultaneously.
Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the
effects of radio interference.
You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz
band for time sensitive traffic like high-definition video, music, and gaming.
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Figure 2 Dual-Radio Application
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1.4 Root AP
In Root AP mode, the NWA/WAC (Z) can act as the root AP in a wireless network and also allow
repeaters (X and Y) to extend the range of its wireless network at the same time. In the figure below,
both clients A, B and C can access the wired network through the root AP.
Figure 3 Root AP Application
On the NWA/WAC 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
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associate with the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to
the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode.
When the NWA/WAC is in Root AP mode, repeater security between the NWA/WAC 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 7.2 on page
79 and Section 12.2 on page 125 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 NWA/WAC only.
1.1.5 Repeater
The NWA/WAC can act as a wireless network repeater to extend a root AP’s wireless network range,
and also establish wireless connections with wireless clients.
Using Repeater mode, your NWA/WAC can extend the range of the WLAN. In the figure below, the
NWA/WAC in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless connection to the NWA/WAC in Root AP mode (X)
which is connected to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to another NWA/WAC 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.
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Figure 4 Repeater Application
When the NWA/WAC is in Repeater mode, repeater security between the NWA/WAC 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 7.2
on page 79 and Section 12.2 on page 125 for more details.
Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.
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At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the NWA/WAC only.
1.2 Ways to Manage the NWA/WAC
You can use the following ways to manage the NWA/WAC.
Web Configurator
The Web Configurator allows easy NWA/WAC setup and management using an Internet browser. This
User’s Guide provides information about the Web Configurator.
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI allows you to use text-based commands to configure the NWA/WAC. You can access it using
remote management (for example, SSH or Telnet). See the Command Reference Guide for more
information.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
This protocol can be used for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The NWA/WAC can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the NWA/WAC
Do the following things regularly to make the NWA/WAC more secure and to manage it more
effectively.
• Change the password often. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the NWA/WAC to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you won’t have to totally re-configure the NWA/WAC; you can simply restore
your last configuration.
1.4 LEDs
The LEDs of your WAC6500 can be controlled by using the Suppression feature such that the LEDs stay lit
(ON) or OFF after the device is ready.
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The WAC6500 also features Locator LED which allows you to see the actual location of the WAC6500
between several devices in the network.
Following are LED descriptions for the NWA/WAC series models.
1.4.1 WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, and WAC6503D-S
The LEDs will stay ON when the WAC6500 Series is ready. You can change this setting in the Maintenance
> LEDs > Suppression screen.
Figure 5 WAC6500 Series LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 4 WAC6500 Series LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On
Green On The WAC is ready for use.
Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1ss)
Red On There is system error and the WAC cannot boot up, or the
Fast Blinking (On for
50ms, Off for 50ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the
WAC is booting up.
The wireless module of the WAC is disabled or failed.
WAC suffered a system failure.
The WAC is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
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Table 4 WAC6500 Series LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Management Green On The WAC AP is managed by a controller.
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Off The WAC AP is in standalone mode.
WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
UPLINK Amber/
Green
LAN Amber/
Green
Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Blinking The WAC is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The port is not connected.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
Off The Locator function is off.
The WAC AP is searching (discovery) for a controller.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
of the WAC between several devices in the network.
1.4.2 WAC6103D-I
The LEDs will stay ON when the WAC6103D-I is ready. You can change this setting in the Maintenance >
LEDs > Suppression screen.
Figure 6 WAC6103D-I LEDs
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 5 WAC6103D-I LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On
Green On The NWA/WAC is ready for use.
Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Red
Management Green On The NWA/WAC is managed by a controller.
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
WLAN Green On The antenna switch is set to “Ceiling” for the radio.
Amber On The antenna switch is set to “Wall” for the radio.
UPLINK Amber/
Green
LAN Amber/
Green
Locator White Blinking The Locator is activated and will show the actual location
On There is system error and the NWA/WAC cannot boot up,
Fast Blinking (On for
50ms, Off for 50ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Off The NWA/WAC is in standalone mode.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Blinking The NWA/WAC is sending/receiving data through the
Off The port is not connected.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 100-Mbps connection.
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
Off The Locator function is off.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the
NWA/WAC is booting up.
The wireless module of the NWA/WAC is disabled or
failed.
or the NWA/WAC suffered a system failure.
The NWA/WAC is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
The NWA/WAC is searching (discovery) for a controller.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
port.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
of the NWA/WAC between several devices in the
network.
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1.4.3 NWA5123-AC
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA5123-AC.
Figure 7 NWA5123-AC LED
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The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA5123-AC.
Table 6 NWA5123-AC LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On
Amber Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Green On
Green On The NWA is ready for use and its wireless interface is activated.
Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Amber On The NWA failed to boot up or is experience system failure.
Fast Blinking (On for
50ms, Off for 50ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
1.4.4 WAC5302D-S
The LEDs automatically turn off when the WAC5302D-S is ready. You can press the LED ON button for one
second to turn on the LEDs again. The LEDs will blink and turn off after two minutes.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA is booting
up.
The LED blinks orange 3 times and then green alternatively when the
NWA is discovering an AP controller.
The wireless module of the NWA is disabled or failed.
The NWA is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
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Figure 8 WAC5302D-S LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 7 WAC5302D-S LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR/SYS Red Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On
Green On The WAC is ready for use.
Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Red On There is system error and the WAC cannot boot up, or the
Fast Blinking (On for
50ms, Off for 50ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Management Green On The WAC AP is managed by a controller.
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Off The WAC AP is in standalone mode.
UPLINK Amber/
Green
WLAN Green On The 2.4 GHz WLAN is active.
WLAN Green On The 5 GHz WLAN is active.
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
Blinking The WAC is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The port is not connected.
Off The 2.4 GHz WLAN is not active.
Off The 5 GHz WLAN is not active.
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the
WAC is booting up.
The wireless module of the WAC is disabled or failed.
WAC suffered a system failure.
The WAC is doing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
The WAC AP is searching (discovery) for a controller.
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
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Table 7 WAC5302D-S LEDs (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
LAN Amber/
Green
On Amber - The port is operating as a 10/100-Mbps
Blinking The LAN port is sending/receiving data through the port.
Off The LAN port is not connected.
1.4.5 NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA/WAC.
Figure 9 NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S LED
connection.
Green - The port is operating as a Gigabit connection
(1000 Mbps).
The following are the LED descriptions for your NWA/WAC.
Table 8 NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S LED
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Amber Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On
Amber Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
Green On
Green Slow Blinking (On for 1s,
Off for 1s)
Green On The NWA/WAC is ready for use, the NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is
Amber On The NWA/WAC is ready for use, the NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is
Bright Blue On The NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is activated, but there are no wireless
The LED blinks orange and green alternatively when the NWA/WAC is
booting up.
The LED blinks orange 3 times and then green alternatively when the
NWA/WAC is discovering an AP controller.
The wireless module of the NWA/WAC is disabled or fails.
activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA/WAC
when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full power mode).
activated, and/or wireless clients are connected to the NWA/WAC
when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited power mode).
clients connected when it receives power using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (full
power mode).
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Table 8 NWA5123-AC HD and WAC6303D-S LED (continued)
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
White On The NWA/WAC’s wireless interface is activated, but there are no wireless
clients connected when it receives power using 802.3af PoE (limited
power mode).
Blue Slow Blinking (Blink for 1
time, Off for 1s)
Red On The NWA/WAC failed to boot up or is experience system failure.
Fast Blinking (On for
50ms, Off for 50ms)
Slow Blinking (Blink for 3
times, Off for 3s)
The NWA/WAC is checking for an available 5GHz channel.
The NWA/WAC is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The Uplink port is disconnected.
1.5 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WAC
Here are some of the ways to start and stop the NWA/WAC.
Always use Maintenance > Shutdown or the shutdown command
before you turn off the NWA/WAC or remove the power. Not doing so
can cause the firmware to become corrupt.
Table 9 Starting and Stopping the NWA/WAC
METHOD DESCRIPTION
Turning on the power A cold start occurs when you turn on the power to the NWA/WAC. The NWA/WAC
powers up, checks the hardware, and starts the system processes.
Rebooting the NWA/
WAC
Using the RESET button If you press the RESET button on the back of the NWA/WAC, the NWA/WAC sets the
Clicking Maintenance
> Shutdown >
Shutdown or using the
shutdown command
Disconnecting the
power
A warm start (without powering down and powering up again) occurs when you use the
Reboot button in the Reboot screen or when you use the reboot command. The NWA/
WAC writes all cached data to the local storage, stops the system processes, and then
does a warm start.
configuration to its default values and then reboots. See Section 22.6 on page 207 for
more information.
Clicking Maintenance > Shutdown > Shutdown or using the shutdown command writes all
cached data to the local storage and stops the system processes. Wait for the device to
shut down and then manually turn off or remove the power. It does not turn off the
power.
Power off occurs when you turn off the power to the NWA/WAC. The NWA/WAC simply
turns off. It does not stop the system processes or write cached data to local storage.
The NWA/WAC does not stop or start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell
scripts although you may temporarily lose access to network resources.
1.6 Grounding (WAC6552D-S and WAC6553D-E)
Earth grounding helps to protect against lightning and interference functions.
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Note: Qualified service personnel must confirm that the protective earthing terminal of the
building is a valid terminal.
Note: The device must be connected to earth ground to adequately ground the device and
protect the operator from electrical hazards.
Note: Before connecting the ground, ensure that a qualified service person has attached an
appropriate ground lug to the ground cable.
Note: The power installation must be performed by the qualified service personnel and should
conform to the National Electrical Code.
1 Remove one of the ground screws from the NWA/WAC’s rear panel.
2 Secure a green/yellow ground cable (18 AWG or smaller) to the NWA/WAC’s rear panel using the
ground screw.
3 Attach the other end of the cable to the ground, either to the same ground electrode as the pole you
installed the device on or to the main grounding electrode of the building.
Note: Follow your country's regulations and safety instructions to electrically ground the
device properly. if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available, contact the
appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician.
Warning! Connect the ground cable before you connect any other
cables or wiring.
Figure 10 Grounding Example
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The Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
The NWA/WAC Web Configurator allows easy management using an Internet browser. Browsers
supported are:
• Firefox 36.0.1 or later
• Chrome 41.0 or later
• IE 10 or later
The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels and higher.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
CHAPTER 2
1 Make sure your NWA/WAC is working in standalone AP mode (see Section 1.1.1 on page 15) and
hardware is properly connected. See the Quick Start Guide.
2 If the NWA/WAC and your computer are not connected to a DHCP server, make sure your computer’s
IP address is in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254".
3 Browse to the NWA/WAC’s DHCP-assigned IP address or http://192.168.1.2. The Login screen appears.
4 Enter the user name (default: “admin”) and password (default: “1234”). Select the language you prefer
for the Web Configurator. Click Login.
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5 If you logged in using the default user name and password, the Update Admin Info screen appears.
Otherwise, the dashboard appears.
The Update Admin Info screen appears every time you log in using the default user name and default
password. If you change the password for the default user account, this screen does not appear
anymore.
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Dashboard screen. This guide
uses the NWA5123-AC HD screens as an example. The screens may vary slightly for different models.
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