ZyXEL Communications NWA3160-N Betriebsanweisung

www.zyxel.comNWA-3160 SeriesIEEE 802.11a/b/g Business WLAN Access PointIEEE 802.11b/g Business WLAN Access PointIEEE WirelessN Business WLAN Access P

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide10

Chapter 7 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1007.3 Administrator Authentication on RADIUSThe administrator authentication on RADIUS fea

Chapter 7 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide101Figure 58 SYSTEM > Password.The following table describes the labels in this screen

Chapter 7 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1027.4 Configuring Time SettingTo change your ZyXEL Device’s time and date, click SYSTEM &

Chapter 7 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide103The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 25 SYSTEM > Time Sett

Chapter 7 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1047.5 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers ListWhen you turn on the ZyXEL Device for the first tim

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide105CHAPTER 8 Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter discusses how to configure the ZyXEL Device’s Wireless screens. 8.1

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1068.1.2 ESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs,

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1078.3 Quality of ServiceThis section discusses the Quality of Service (QoS) featu

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide108ATC assigns priority based on packet size, since time-sensitive applications such

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide109The following table shows how priorities are assigned for packets coming from th

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide110DSCP is backward compatible with the three precedence bits in the ToS octet so th

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1118.4.2 STP TerminologyThe root bridge is the base of the spanning tree; it is th

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1128.4.4 STP Port StatesSTP assigns five port states (see next table) to eliminate

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1138.7 Configuring Wireless SettingsClick WIRELESS > Wireless. The screen varie

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1148.7.2 Access Point Mode: NWA-3165This section describes the Access Point mode sc

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide115Figure 64 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3165)The following table describes the g

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1168.7.3 Bridge/Repeater Mode (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only)The ZyXEL Device can act

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide117Figure 65 Bridging ExampleBe careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bri

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide118Figure 67 Bridge Loop: Bridge Connected to Wired LANTo prevent bridge loops, en

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide119The following table describes the bridge labels in this screen.Table 37 Wirele

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide12Chapter 3Tutorial ...

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide120See Table 35 on page 113 for information on the other labels in this screen.8.7.4

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide121Figure 69 Wireless: AP+BridgeSee the tables describing the fields in the Acces

Chapter 8 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide122

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide123CHAPTER 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to use the Security and RADIUS screens to co

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide124Your ZyXEL Device allows you to configure up to four 64-bit, 128-bit or

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1259.4.1 User Authentication WPA applies IEEE 802.1x and Extensible Authe

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1263 The AP derives and distributes key information to the wireless clients

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide127Figure 72 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example9.6 Security ModesTh

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1289.7 Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide129Figure 73 Wireless > SecurityThe following table describes the lab

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide135.2 The Management Mode Screen ...

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide130Figure 74 WIRELESS > Security: WEPThe following table describes the

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide131Figure 75 Security: 802.1x Only The following table describes the lab

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide132Figure 76 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit The fo

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1339.9.4 Security: WPASelect WPA in the Security Mode field to display th

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide134Figure 78 Security:WPA2 or WPA2-MIXThe following table describes the l

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1359.9.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIXSelect WPA-PSK, WPA2-PS

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1369.10 Introduction to RADIUS RADIUS is based on a client-sever model tha

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide137Backup If the ZyXEL Device cannot communicate with the Primary accounti

Chapter 9 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide138

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide139CHAPTER 10 MBSSID and SSIDThis chapter describes how to configure and use your ZyXEL Device’s MBSSID mode and co

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide148.3.3.2 ATC+WMM from WLAN to LAN ...1098.3.4 Ty

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide140The switch adds PVID (Port VLAN IDentity) tags to incoming frames that don’t already ha

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide141The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 48 Wireless: Multiple

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide14210.2 SSIDWhen the ZyXEL Device is set to Access Point, AP+Bridge (NWA-3160 and NWA-316

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide143Figure 83 SSIDThe following table describes the labels in this screen.10.2.2 Config

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide144• WIRELESS > Security (one of the security profiles).• WIRELESS > RADIUS (one of

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide145QoS Select the Quality of Service priority for this BSS’s traffic. • In the pre-config

Chapter 10 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide146

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide147CHAPTER 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the Layer-2 Isolation and MAC Fil

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide148Figure 85 Layer-2 Isolation ApplicationMAC addresses that are not listed

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide149Figure 86 WIRELESS > Layer 2 IsolationThe following table describes

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide159.10 Introduction to RADIUS ...

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide150Figure 87 WIRELESS > Layer-2 Isolation Configuration ScreenThe follow

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide151" When configuring, remember to select the correct layer-2 isolation

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide152Figure 90 Layer-2 Isolation Example 211.4 The MAC Filter ScreenThe MAC

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide153The following table describes the labels in this screen.11.4.1 Configuri

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide154The following table describes the labels in this screen." To activate

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide155Figure 93 Roaming ExampleThe steps below describe the roaming process.1

Chapter 11 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide156Figure 94 RoamingSelect the Roaming Active check box and click Apply.

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide157CHAPTER 12 IP ScreenThis chapter discusses how to configure IP settings on the ZyXEL Device.12.1 Factory Ethern

Chapter 12 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide158" Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide159CHAPTER 13 Rogue APThis chapter discusses rogue wireless access points (APs) and how to configure the ZyXEL Devi

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1613.3.3 Rogue AP List ...

Chapter 13 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide160Figure 96 Rogue AP: Example 13.2.1 “Honeypot” AttackRogue APs need not be connected to the

Chapter 13 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide161Figure 97 “Honeypot” Attack13.3 Configuring Rogue AP Detection (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only

Chapter 13 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide16213.3.1 Rogue AP: ConfigurationClick ROGUE AP > Configuration. The following screen appears

Chapter 13 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide163Figure 99 ROGUE AP > Friendly APThe following table describes the labels in this screen.

Chapter 13 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide164Figure 100 ROGUE AP > Rogue APThe following table describes the labels in this screen. T

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide165CHAPTER 14 Remote Management ScreensThis chapter provides information on the Remote Management screens. 14.1 Re

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide16614.2 Configuring TelnetYou can configure your ZyXEL Device for remote Telnet

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide16714.3 Configuring FTPYou can upload and download the ZyXEL Device’s firmware

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide16814.4 Configuring WWWTo change your ZyXEL Device’s World Wide Web settings, c

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide16914.5 SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used for e

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide17Chapter 17Log Screens ...

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide170Figure 105 SNMP Management ModelAn SNMP managed network consists of two mai

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide17114.5.2 SNMP Traps The ZyXEL Device can send the following traps to the SNMP

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide17214.6.1 SNMP v3 and SecuritySNMP v3 enhances security for SNMP management. SN

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide173Figure 106 Remote Management: SNMPThe following table describes the labels

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide17414.6.2.1 The SNMPv3 User Profile Screen (NWA-3165 Only)Use this screen to se

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide175The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 67 Remote M

Chapter 14 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide176

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide177CHAPTER 15 Internal RADIUS ServerThe ZyXEL Device can use its internal RADIUS server to authenticate wireless cl

Chapter 15 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide178" The internal RADIUS server does not support domain accounts (DOMAIN/user)

Chapter 15 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide17915.3 Trusted AP OverviewA trusted AP is an AP that uses the ZyXEL Device’s int

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide18Chapter 20Introducing the SMT ...

Chapter 15 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide180Figure 109 Trusted AP Overview1 Configure an IP address and shared secret in t

Chapter 15 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide181Figure 110 Trusted AP ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this

Chapter 15 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide182Figure 111 Trusted Users ScreenThe following table describes the labels in thi

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide183CHAPTER 16 CertificatesThis chapter gives background information about public-key certificates and explains how

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide184Certification authorities maintain directory servers with databases of valid and revoked c

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide185Figure 113 Certificate Details 4 Use a secure method to verify that the certificate own

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide186Figure 114 My CertificatesThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide18716.6 Certificate File FormatsThe certification authority certificate that you want to im

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide18816.7 Importing a CertificateClick CERTIFICATES > My Certificates and then Import to op

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide18916.8 Creating a CertificateClick CERTIFICATES > My Certificates and then Create to op

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide1926.2 Backup Configuration ...

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide190Common Name Select a radio button to identify the certificate’s owner by IP address, doma

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide191After you click Apply in the My Certificate Create screen, you see a screen that tells yo

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide192Figure 117 My Certificate DetailsThe following table describes the labels in this screen

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide193Certificate Path Click the Refresh button to have this read-only text box display the hie

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide19416.10 Trusted CAsClick CERTIFICATES > Trusted CAs to open the Trusted CAs screen. This

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide195The following table describes the labels in this screen.16.11 Importing a Trusted CA’s C

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide196" You must remove any spaces from the certificate’s filename before you can import th

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide197Figure 120 Trusted CA DetailsThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Ta

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide198Certificate InformationThese read-only fields display detailed information about the certi

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide199SHA1 Fingerprint This is the certificate’s message digest that the ZyXEL Device calculate

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide20Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions...

Chapter 16 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide200

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide201CHAPTER 17 Log ScreensThis chapter contains information about configuring general log settings and viewing the Z

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide20217.2 Configuring Log SettingsTo change your ZyXEL Device’s log settings, click LOGS > L

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide203Figure 122 Log SettingsThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 79

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide20417.3 Example Log MessagesThis section provides descriptions of some example log messages.L

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide205TELNET Login SuccessfullySomeone has logged on to the router via telnet.TELNET Login Fail

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide20617.4 Log CommandsGo to the command interpreter interface (the Command Interpreter appendix

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide20717.5 Log Command ExampleThis example shows how to set the ZyXEL Device to record the erro

Chapter 17 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide208

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide209CHAPTER 18 VLANThis chapter discusses how to configure VLAN on the ZyXEL Device.18.1 VLANA VLAN (Virtual Local

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide21List of FiguresFigure 1 Access Point Application ...

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide21018.2 Configuring VLANThe ZyXEL Device allows you to configure VLAN based on SSID profile (wireles

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide211Figure 123 WIRELESS VLANThe following table describes the labels in this screen Table 84 WIRE

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide21218.2.2 RADIUS VLANClick VLAN > RADIUS VLAN. The following screen appears.Figure 124 RADIUS V

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide213The following table describes the labels in this screen.18.2.3 Configuring Management VLAN Examp

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide214Figure 125 Management VLAN Configuration ExamplePerform the following steps in the switch web co

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide215Figure 128 VLAN-Aware Switch - VLAN StatusFollow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to s

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide21618.2.4 Configuring Microsoft’s IAS Server ExampleDynamic VLAN assignment can be used with the ZyX

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide217Figure 130 New Global Security Group 2 In VLAN Group ID Properties, click the Members tab.• The

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide218•Enter a Policy friendly name that describes the policy. Each Remote Access Policy will be matched

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide219Figure 134 Adding VLAN Group 6 When the Permissions options screen displays, select Grant remot

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide22Figure 39 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1) ...

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide220Figure 136 Authentication Tab Settings 8 Click the Encryption tab. Select the Strongest encrypti

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide221Figure 138 Connection Attributes Screen 11 The RADIUS Attribute screen displays. From the list,

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide222Figure 140 802 Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Medium-Type 13 Return to the RADIUS Attribute Screen

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide223Figure 142 VLAN Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Type 17 Return to the RADIUS Attribute Screen show

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide22418.2.5 Second Rx VLAN ID ExampleIn this example, the ZyXEL Device is configured to tag packets fr

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide2255 Enter a Second Rx VLAN ID. The following screen shows SSID03 tagged with a VLAN ID of 3 and a S

Chapter 18 VLANZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide226

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide227CHAPTER 19 MaintenanceThis chapter displays system information such as ZyNOS firmware, port IP addresses and por

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide22819.2.1 System StatisticsClick Maintenance > Show Statistics. Read-only information here

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide229Figure 148 Association ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.19.4

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide23Figure 82 Wireless: Multiple BSS ...

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide230The following table describes the labels in this screen.19.5 F/W Upload ScreenFind firmwar

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide2311 Do not turn off the ZyXEL Device while firmware upload is in progress!After you see the

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide232Figure 153 Firmware Upload Error19.6 Configuration ScreenSee Chapter 26 on page 257 for

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide23319.6.2 Restore Configuration Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previous

Chapter 19 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide234Figure 157 Configuration Upload Error19.6.3 Back to Factory DefaultsPressing the Reset b

235PART IIISMT, Troubleshooting and SpecificationsIntroducing the SMT (237)General Setup (243)LAN Setup (245)SNMP Configuration (247)System Passwo

236

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide237CHAPTER 20 Introducing the SMTThis chapter describes how to access the SMT and provides an overview of its menus

Chapter 20 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide238Figure 160 Initial Screen20.2.2 Entering the PasswordThe login screen appears af

Chapter 20 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide239" Whether or not you use administrator authentication on RADIUS, you still us

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide24Figure 125 Management VLAN Configuration Example ...

Chapter 20 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide240Figure 163 Menu 23 System Password 3 Type your new system password in the New Pas

Chapter 20 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide241Several operations that you should be familiar with before you attempt to modify t

Chapter 20 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide242Figure 164 SMT Main Menu20.6.1 System Management Terminal Interface Summary

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide243CHAPTER 21 General SetupThe chapter shows you the information on general setup.21.1 General SetupMenu 1 – Gener

Chapter 21 General SetupZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide244IP Address Enter the IP addresses of the DNS servers. This field is available when you se

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide245CHAPTER 22 LAN SetupThis chapter shows you how to configure the LAN on your ZyXEL Device.22.1 LAN SetupThis sec

Chapter 22 LAN SetupZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide246Follow the instructions in the following table on how to configure the fields in this menu.Ta

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide247CHAPTER 23 SNMP ConfigurationThis chapter explains SNMP Configuration menu 22. See the web configurator chapter

Chapter 23 SNMP ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide248Trap:Community Type the trap community, which is the password sent with each trap to

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide249CHAPTER 24 System PasswordThis chapter describes how to configure the ZyXEL Device’s system password. 24.1 Syst

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide25Figure 168 Menu 22 SNMP Configuration ...

Chapter 24 System PasswordZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide250

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide251CHAPTER 25 System Information andDiagnosisThis chapter covers the information and diagnostic tools in SMT menus

Chapter 25 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide252Figure 171 Menu 24.1 System Maintenance: StatusThe following table d

Chapter 25 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide25325.2 System InformationTo get to the System Information:1 Enter “24”

Chapter 25 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide25425.2.2 Console Port SpeedYou can set up different port speeds for the

Chapter 25 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide255Figure 175 Menu 24.3 System Maintenance: Log and Trace3 Enter 1 fro

Chapter 25 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide256The following table describes the diagnostic tests available in menu 2

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide257CHAPTER 26 Firmware and Configuration FileMaintenanceThis chapter tells you how to backup and restore your confi

Chapter 26 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide258The following table is a summary. Please note that the inte

Chapter 26 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide259Figure 178 FTP Session ExampleThe following table descri

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide26Figure 211 Security Settings - Java Scripting ...

Chapter 26 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide2605 Use the TFTP client (see the example below) to transfer f

Chapter 26 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide2614 Enter “root” and your SMT password as requested. The def

Chapter 26 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide262Note that the telnet connection must be active and the SMT

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide263CHAPTER 27 System Maintenance andInformationThis chapter leads you through SMT menus 24.8 and 24.10.27.1 Comman

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide264" Not all commands are available in all models.Figure 181 Val

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide265This command sets the password protection to block all access attem

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide26627.2.1 Resetting the TimeThe ZyXEL Device resets the time in three

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide267Figure 183 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network27.3.2 FTPYou

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide268Figure 184 Menu 24.11 Remote Management ControlThe following table

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide26927.3.5 Remote Management LimitationsRemote management over LAN or

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide27List of TablesTable 1 Models Covered ...

Chapter 27 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide270

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide271CHAPTER 28 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potent

Chapter 28 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide27228.2 ZyXEL Device Access and LoginV I forgot the IP address for the ZyXEL Device.1 The

Chapter 28 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide273Advanced Suggestions• Try to access the ZyXEL Device using another service, such as Te

Chapter 28 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide27428.3 Internet AccessV I cannot access the Internet.1 Check the hardware connections, a

Chapter 28 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide27528.4 Wireless Router/AP TroubleshootingV I cannot access the ZyXEL Device or ping any

Chapter 28 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide276

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide277CHAPTER 29 Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the ZyXEL Device’s hardware and firmware feature

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide278Output Power NWA-3160:IEEE 802.11b/g54Mbps: 16dBm 24Mbps: 17dBm 6Mbps: 18dBm 11M

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide279Approvals EMC: FCC Class B, CE-EMC Class B,C-Tick Class B,Safety: CSA Internati

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide28Table 39 Wireless Security Levels ...

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide280Wall-mounting InstructionsComplete the following steps to hang your ZyXEL Device

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide281Figure 185 Wall-mounting ExampleThe following are dimensions of an M4 tap scr

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide282Power over Ethernet (PoE) SpecificationsYou can use a power over Ethernet inject

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide2831 Output Transmit Data +2 Output Transmit Data -3 Receive Data +4 Power +5 Powe

Chapter 29 Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide284

285PART IVAppendices and IndexSetting up Your Computer’s IP Address (263)Wireless LANs (299)Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions (313)I

286

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide287APPENDIX A Setting up Your Computer’s IPAddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and T

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide288Figure 187 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling C

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide289Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select yo

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide29Table 82 Sys log ...

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide290Figure 189 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configurati

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide291Figure 190 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Netwo

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide292Figure 192 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Prop

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide293Figure 194 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings6 If you do not

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide294If you have previously configured DNS servers, click Advanced and

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide295Figure 196 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide296• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet m

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide297Figure 199 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned se

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide298

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide299APPENDIX B Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN top

About This User's GuideZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who w

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide30Table 125 Subnet 2 ...

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide300Figure 201 Basic Service SetESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of ov

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide301Figure 202 Infrastructure WLANChannelA channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by IEE

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide302Figure 203 RTS/CTSWhen station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the stati

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide303If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously)

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide304Wireless security methods available on the ZyXEL Device are data encryption, wireless cli

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide305Determines the network services available to authenticated users once they are connected

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide306For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network an

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide307Dynamic WEP Key ExchangeThe AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS serve

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide308Encryption Both WPA and WPA2 improve data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Prot

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide309Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the software that runs on

31PART IIntroductionIntroducing the ZyXEL Device (33)Introducing the Web Configurator (43)Tutorial (47)Status Screens (75)Management Mode (79)AP

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide3104 The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP or AES encryption process to encrypt data exch

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide311Antenna CharacteristicsFrequencyAn antenna in the frequency of 2.4GHz (IEEE 802.11b) or

Appendix B Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide312For omni-directional antennas mounted on a table, desk, and so on, point the antenna up.

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide313APPENDIX C Pop-up Windows, JavaScriptsand Java PermissionsIn order to use the web configurator you need to allow

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide3142 Clear the Block pop-ups check box in the Pop-up Bloc

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide315Figure 208 Internet Options: Privacy3 Type the IP a

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide3165 Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6 Click

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide317Figure 211 Security Settings - Java ScriptingJava P

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide318JAVA (Sun)1 From Internet Explorer, click Too ls, Inte

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide319APPENDIX D IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses ident

32

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide320Figure 214 Network Number and Host IDHow much of the IP address is the ne

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide321Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP address

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide322SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-ne

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide323Figure 216 Subnetting Example: After SubnettingIn a 25-bit subnet the ho

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide324Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide325Subnet PlanningThe following table is a summary for subnet planning on a n

Appendix D IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide326Configuring IP AddressesWhere you obtain your network number depends on you

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide327APPENDIX E Text File Based AutoConfigurationThis chapter describes how administrators can use text configuration

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide328" If adjacent APs use the same configuration file, you should l

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide329Verifying Your Configuration File Upload Via SNMPYou can use SNMP m

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide33CHAPTER 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Dev

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide330If there are any errors while processing the configuration file, the

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide331Figure 220 802.1X Configuration File ExampleFigure 221 WPA-PSK

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide332Figure 222 WPA Configuration File ExampleWlan Command Configuratio

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide333Figure 223 Wlan Configuration File Example!#ZYXEL PROWLAN!#VERSIO

Appendix E Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide334

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide335APPENDIX F Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this p

Appendix F Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide336If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which c

Appendix F Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide337Viewing Certifications1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com.2 Select your product on the ZyXE

Appendix F Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide338

[Document Title]339APPENDIX G Customer SupportIn the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. If

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide34" A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to r

Appendix G Customer Support[Document Title]340• Address: 1005F, ShengGao International Tower, No.137 XianXia Rd., Shanghai• Web: http://www.zyxel.cnCo

Appendix G Customer Support[Document Title]341Germany• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +49-2405-6909-69• F

Appendix G Customer Support[Document Title]342Malaysia• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +603-8076-9

Appendix G Customer Support[Document Title]343Singapore• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +65-6899-

Appendix G Customer Support[Document Title]344Turkey• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +90 212 222 55 22• Fax: +90-212-220-2526• Web: http

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide345IndexAaccess 34access point 34access privileges 36address assignment 157address filtering 33administrator au

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide346DiffServ 109DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) 109DiffServ Code Points 109DiffServ marking rule 110disclaimer 335Dis

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide347MAC address filter action 154MAC filter 37, 123, 152MAC filtering 279MAC service data unit 94, 114, 115, 119

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide348threshold 301, 302RTS/CTS handshake 94, 114, 115, 119, 141Ssafety warnings 6screws 280security 34security pr

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide349Wwarranty 337note 337wcfg command 330WDS 34, 36, 116web 168web configurator 33, 43, 45WEP 33WEP encryption 1

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide35Figure 2 Bridge ApplicationFigure 3 Repeater Application1.2.3 AP + Bri

IndexZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide350

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide36In the figure below, A and B use X as an AP to access the wired network, whi

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide37For example, you might want to set up a wireless network in your office whe

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide381.3 CAPWAP (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 Only)CAPWAP allows a single access point

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide391.6 Hardware ConnectionsSee your Quick Start Guide for information on maki

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide40Figure 7 LEDsTable 2 LEDsLABEL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTIONWDS(NWA-3160 and

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide41ETHERNET Green On The ZyXEL Device has a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection.Blinki

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide42

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide43CHAPTER 2 Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter describes how to access the ZyXEL Device’s web configurator

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide44Figure 8 Change Password Screen6 Click Apply in the Replace Certificat

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide452.2.1 Methods of Restoring Factory-DefaultsYou can erase the current c

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide46Click MAINTENANCE to view information about your ZyXEL Device or upgrade

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide47CHAPTER 3 TutorialThis chapter first provides an overview of how to configure the wireless LAN on your ZyXEL Devi

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide483.1.2 Wireless LAN Configuration OverviewThe following figure shows the steps you should take t

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide49Figure 11 Configuring Wireless LAN Select Operating ModeAccess Point Bridge

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyX

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide503.1.3 Further ReadingUse these links to find more information on the steps:• Choosing 802.11 Mo

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide51Figure 12 Tutorial: Example MBSSID SetupThe standard network (SSID04) has access to all resou

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide52Figure 13 Tutorial: Wireless LAN: BeforeSelect MBSSID from the Operating Mode drop-down list b

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide53Select the Index box for the entry and click Apply to activate the profile. Your standard wirel

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide54Figure 16 Tutorial: VoIP SSID Profile Edit• Choose a new SSID for the VoIP network. In this ex

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide55Figure 17 Tutorial: VoIP SecurityYou already chose to use the security02 profile for this net

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide56• Click Apply. The WIRELESS > Security screen displays. Ensure that the Profile Name for entr

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide57Figure 21 Tutorial: Guest Edit• Choose a new SSID for the guest network. In this example, ent

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide58• Select WPA-PSK in the Security Mode field. WPA-PSK provides strong security that is supported

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide59Figure 25 Tutorial: Layer 2 Isolation ProfileEnter the MAC addresses of the two network devic

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.•

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide60• Try to access each network using the correct security settings, and then using incorrect secur

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide61Figure 27 Tutorial: Wireless Network ExampleIn the figure, the solid circle represents the ra

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide62" The ZyXEL Device can detect the MAC addresses of APs automatically. However, it is more s

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide63" You can add APs that are not part of your network to the friendly AP list, as long as yo

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide64Figure 31 Tutorial: Warning5 Save the friendly AP list somewhere it can be accessed by all the

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide652 In the Period (min.) field, enter how often you want the ZyXEL Device to scan for rogue APs.

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide66• Enter the email address to which you want alerts to be sent ([email protected], in this exampl

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide67• Check your e-mail. You should have received at least one e-mail alert (your other ZyXEL Devic

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide683.4.3 SetupIn this example, you have already set up the ZyXEL Device in MBSSID mode (see Chapte

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide69You will configure the MAC filter to restrict access to Alice alone, and then configure layer-2

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide7

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide70Figure 37 Tutorial: SSID EditSelect l2Isolation03 in the L2 Isolation field, and select macfil

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide71Figure 39 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1)You have restricted access to the SERVER_1 netw

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide723.4.6 Checking your Settings and Testing the ConfigurationUse the following sections to ensure

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide73• Using Alice’s computer and wireless client, and the correct security settings, do the followi

Chapter 3 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide74

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide75CHAPTER 4 Status ScreensThe Status screen displays when you log into the ZyXEL Device, or click STATUS in the nav

Chapter 4 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide76Figure 42 The Status ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table

Chapter 4 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide77System ResourcesFlash This field displays the amount of the ZyXEL Device’s flash memory c

Chapter 4 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide78

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide79CHAPTER 5 Management ModeThis chapter discusses the MGNT MODE (Management Mode) screen (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163 onl

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide8

Chapter 5 Management ModeZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide802 The AP sends out a management request, looking for an AP in CAPWAP AP controller mode.3

Chapter 5 Management ModeZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide815.1.4 Notes on CAPWAPThis section lists some additional features of ZyXEL’s implementat

Chapter 5 Management ModeZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide82Managed AP Select this to have the ZyXEL Device managed by another ZyXEL Device on your n

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide83CHAPTER 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160Only)When the ZyXEL Device is an AP controller, it can manage other access

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide84The following table describes the new labels in this screen.6.1.1 The

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide85The following table describes the labels in this screen.6.1.2 The AP

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide866.1.3 The AP Association List ScreenUse this screen to see informatio

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide87When the ZyXEL Device is in AP controller mode, click SSID Informatio

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide886.3 The Controller ScreensThis section discusses the Controller scree

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide89Figure 52 The Controller > AP Lists ScreenThe following table de

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide9Contents OverviewIntroduction ...

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide906.3.2 The AP Lists Edit ScreenUse this screen to change the descripti

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide916.3.3 The Configuration ScreenUse this screen to control the way in

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide926.4 The Profile Edit ScreensThis section describes the Profile Edit s

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide936.5 The Radio Profile Edit ScreenUse this screen to configure a spec

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide94The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 22 The

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide95Apply Click this to save your changes.Reset Click this to reload the

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode (NWA-3160 Only)ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide96

97PART IIThe Web ConfiguratorSystem Screens (99)Wireless Configuration (105)Wireless Security Configuration (123)MBSSID and SSID (139)Other Wirele

98

ZyXEL NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide99CHAPTER 7 System Screens7.1 System OverviewThis section provides information on general system setup.7.2 Config