www.zyxel.comNWA-1100802.11b/g Wireless Access PointUser’s GuideVersion 1.007/2008Edition 1

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide10

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide100

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide101CHAPTER 11 Remote Management11.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to enable remote management of your ZyXEL Device.

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide10211.2 What You Can Do in the Remote Management Screens•Use the Telnet screen (see Section 11

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide103Figure 49 SNMP Management ModeAn SNMP managed network consists of two main types of compo

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide10411.4 The Telnet ScreenUse this screen to configure your ZyXEL Device for remote Telnet acce

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide105Figure 51 Remote Management: FTPThe following table describes the labels in this screen.1

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide106Figure 52 Remote Management: WWWThe following table describes the labels in this screen.11

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide107Figure 53 Remote Management: SNMPThe following table describes the labels in this screen.

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide10811.8 Technical ReferenceThis section provides some technical background information about t

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide109Some traps include an SNMP interface index. The following table maps the SNMP interface ind

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 11 Remote ManagementZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide110

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide111CHAPTER 12 Certificate Screen12.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how your ZyXEL Device can use certificates as a means

Chapter 12 Certificate ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11212.4 Certificate ScreenUse this screen to view, delete and import certificates.Click CERTI

Chapter 12 Certificate ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11312.5.1 Private-Public CertificatesWhen using public-key cryptology for authentication, ea

Chapter 12 Certificate ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1143 Double-click the certificate’s icon to open the Certificate window. Click the Details tab

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide115CHAPTER 13 Log Screens13.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on viewing and generating logs on your ZyXEL Devi

Chapter 13 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11613.3 What You Need To Know About LogsAlerts and LogsAn alert is a type of log that warrants more

Chapter 13 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11713.5 Log Settings ScreenUse this screen to configure to where and when the ZyXEL Device is to se

Chapter 13 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11813.6 Technical ReferenceThis section provides some technical background information about the top

Chapter 13 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide11913.6.1 Example Log MessagesThe following tables provide descriptions of some example log message

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide12Chapter 3Status Screens ...

Chapter 13 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide120Use sys logs category followed by a log category and a parameter to decide what to record Use the

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide121CHAPTER 14 Maintenance14.1 OverviewThis chapter describes the maintenance screens. It discusses how you can view the a

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide122Figure 61 Association ListThe following table describes the labels in this screen.14.5 Channel

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide123The following table describes the labels in this screen.14.6 F/W Upload ScreenUse this screen to

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1241 Do not turn off the ZyXEL Device while firmware upload is in progress!After you see the Firmware

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide125Figure 67 Configuration14.7.1 Backup ConfigurationBackup configuration allows you to back up (

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide126After you see a “restore configuration successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before lo

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide127Figure 71 Reset Warning MessageYou can also press the RESET button to reset your ZyXEL Device t

Chapter 14 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide128

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide129CHAPTER 15 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential pro

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide136.5.1 WMM QoS ...

Chapter 15 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1301 The default IP address is 192.168.1.2.2 If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it,

Chapter 15 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide131V I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the ZyXEL Device.1 Make sure you have en

Chapter 15 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1323 If the problem continues, contact your ISP or network administrator. V The Internet connecti

133PART IIIAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (135)Power over Ethernet (PoE) Specifications (137)Power Adaptor Specifications (139)Setting

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ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide135APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the ZyXEL Device’s hardware and firmware features.Table

Appendix A Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide136SSL Passthrough SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses a public key to encrypt data that'

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide137APPENDIX B Power over Ethernet (PoE)SpecificationsYou can use a power over Ethernet injector to power this device. The

Appendix B Power over Ethernet (PoE) SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide138

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide139APPENDIX C Power Adaptor SpecificationsTable 49 North American Plug StandardsAC Power Adaptor Model ADS6818-1812-W

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1410.1 Overview ...

Appendix C Power Adaptor SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide140

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide141APPENDIX D Setting up Your Computer’s IPAddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP i

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide142Figure 73 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling Component

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide143Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your netw

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide144Figure 75 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Clic

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide145Figure 76 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Network Conne

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide146Figure 78 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide147Figure 80 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings6 If you do not know yo

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide148Figure 81 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties8 Click OK

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide149Figure 82 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in from

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1513.7.2 Displaying Logs ...

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide150• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet mask in

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide151Figure 85 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings,

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide152

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide153APPENDIX E Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide154Figure 87 Basic Service SetESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlappin

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide155Figure 88 Infrastructure WLANChannelA channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by IEEE 802.11

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide156Figure 89 RTS/CTSWhen station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide157Fragmentation ThresholdA Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide158Wireless Security OverviewWireless security is vital to your network to protect wireless communi

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide159RADIUSRADIUS is based on a client-server model that supports authentication, authorization and

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide16Index...

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide160EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the I

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide161LEAPLEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a Cisco implementation of IEEE 802

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide162If both an AP and the wireless clients support WPA2 and you have an external RADIUS server, use

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide163User Authentication WPA and WPA2 apply IEEE 802.1x and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide164Figure 90 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application ExampleWPA(2)-PSK Application ExampleA WPA(2)-PSK app

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide165Security Parameters SummaryRefer to this table to see what other security parameters you should

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide166Antenna GainAntenna gain, measured in dB (decibel), is the increase in coverage within the RF be

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide167APPENDIX F Pop-up Windows, JavaScriptsand Java PermissionsIn order to use the web configurator you need to allow:• Web

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1682 Clear the Block pop-ups check box in the Pop-up Blocker sec

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide169Figure 94 Internet Options: Privacy3 Type the IP address o

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide17List of FiguresFigure 1 Access Point Application ...

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1705 Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6 Click Apply

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide171Figure 97 Security Settings - Java ScriptingJava Permissio

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide172JAVA (Sun)1 From Internet Explorer, click Too ls, Internet Op

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide173APPENDIX G IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses identify ind

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide174Figure 100 Network Number and Host IDHow much of the IP address is the network n

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide175Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP addresses. The

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide176SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks.

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide177Figure 102 Subnetting Example: After SubnettingIn a 25-bit subnet the host ID h

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide178Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 0

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide179Subnet PlanningThe following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide18Figure 39 Security:WPA2 or WPA2-MIX for Access Point ...

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide180Configuring IP AddressesWhere you obtain your network number depends on your parti

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide181APPENDIX H Text File Based AutoConfigurationThis chapter describes how administrators can use text configuration files

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide182" If adjacent APs use the same configuration file, you should leave ou

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide183Troubleshooting Via SNMPIf you have any difficulties with the configuratio

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide184You can zip each configuration file. You must use the store compression met

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide185Figure 107 WPA-PSK Configuration File ExampleFigure 108 WPA Configurat

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide186!#ZYXEL PROWLAN!#VERSION 15wcfg ssid 1 name ssid-wepwcfg ssid 1 security Te

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide187APPENDIX I How to Access and Use the CLIThis chapter introduces the command line interface (CLI).Accessing the CLIUse T

Appendix I How to Access and Use the CLIZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide188Command ConventionsCommand descriptions follow these conventions:• Commands are

Appendix I How to Access and Use the CLIZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide189Copy and Paste CommandsYou can copy and paste commands directly from this docum

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide19Figure 82 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu ...

Appendix I How to Access and Use the CLIZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide190Saving Your ConfigurationIn the ZyXEL Device some commands are saved as you run

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide191APPENDIX J Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicat

Appendix J Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide192If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be d

Appendix J Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide1933 Select the certification you wish to view from this page.ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warr

Appendix J Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide194

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide195APPENDIX K Customer SupportIn the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your

Appendix K Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide196• Address: 1005F, ShengGao International Tower, No.137 XianXia Rd., Shanghai• Web: http://www

Appendix K Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide197Germany• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +49-2405

Appendix K Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide198Malaysia• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone:

Appendix K Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide199Singapore• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide20

Appendix K Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide200Turkey• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +90 212 222 55 22• Fax: +90-212-220-2526

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide201IndexNumbers802.1x-Only 76802.1x-Static128 76802.1x-Static64 76AAccess Point 25, 45Accounting Server 91Ad-hoc 153Ad

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide202Domain Name Server (DNS) 53DS 62DTIM Interval 64Dynamic WEP key exchange 161EEAP 77EAP authentication 159Enable Ant

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide203Blinking 33ETHERNET 33Flashing 32Off 32On 32SYS 32WLAN 32legacy authentication methods 160Lightweight Extensible Au

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide204Authentication 89Authorization 89message types 159messages 159shared secret key 159RADIUS Screen 89Accounting Serve

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide205Ttelnet 104Telnet (accessing the CLI) 187Temperature 135Temporal Key Integrity Protocol 77Temporal Key Integrity Pr

IndexZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide206pre-authentication 163user authentication 163vs WPA-PSK 162wireless client supplicant 163with RADIUS application ex

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide21List of TablesTable 1 LEDs ...

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide22Table 39 Log Categories and Available Settings ...

23PART IIntroductionIntroducing the ZyXEL Device (25)Status Screens (39)Introducing the Web Configurator (35)Tutorial (43)

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ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide25CHAPTER 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Device. It

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide26Figure 1 Access Point Application1.2.2 Wireless ClientThe ZyXEL Device can be us

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide271.2.3 BridgeThe ZyXEL Device can act as a wireless network bridge and establish w

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide28Figure 4 Bridging ExampleBe careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridgin

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide29Figure 6 Bridge Loop: Bridge Connected to Wired LANTo prevent bridge loops, ensu

About This User's GuideZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide30Figure 7 AP + Bridge Application 1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL DeviceUse any of t

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide31• Change any default passwords on the ZyXEL Device, such as the password used for

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide321.6 Hardware ConnectionsSee your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardw

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide33Blinking The wireless adaptor WLAN is active, and transmitting or receiving data.O

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide34

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide35CHAPTER 2 Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter describes how to access the ZyXEL Device’s web configurator and pr

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide36" The management session automatically times out when the time period set

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide37Figure 10 Status Screen of the Web Configurator• Click the links on the left

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide38

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide39CHAPTER 3 Status ScreensThe Status screens display when you log into the ZyXEL Device, or click Status in the navigation

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

Chapter 3 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide40Device Name This field displays the ZyXEL Device system name. It is used for identification. You

Chapter 3 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide413.1.1 System Statistics ScreenUse this screen to view read-only information, including 802.11 M

Chapter 3 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide42

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide43CHAPTER 4 TutorialThis chapter first provides an overview of how to configure the wireless LAN on your ZyXEL Device, and

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide44Figure 13 Configuring Wireless LAN4.1.3 Further ReadingUse these links to find more information on t

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide454.2.1 ScenarioIn the figure below, there are two ZyXEL Devices (A and B) in the network. A is in Acce

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide46Figure 15 Access Point Mode Wireless Setttings1 Set the Operation Mode to AP.2 Enter an SSID name, su

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide472 You should now see a tab that says Site Survey (refer to Figure 18). Click on this. A window should

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide48Figure 18 Site SurveyFigure 19 Wireless Client Mode6 Go to Wireless > Security to configure the

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide49Figure 20 Wireless Client Mode Security Setttings7 One way to ensure that only specified wireless cl

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Devi

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide50

51PART IIThe Web ConfiguratorSystem Screens (53)Wireless Settings Screen (61)Wireless Security Screen (75)RADIUS Screen (89)MAC Filter Screen (93

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ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide53CHAPTER 5 System Screens5.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information and instructions on how to identify and manage yo

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide545.3 What You Need To Know About the System ScreensIP Address Assignment Every computer on the In

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide55The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your device will compute

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide565.4.1 Password ScreenUse this screen to control access to your ZyXEL Device by assigning a passw

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide57Figure 25 System: TimeThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 7 System

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide585.6 Technical ReferenceThis section provides some technical information about the topics covered

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide59When the ZyXEL Device uses the pre-defined list of NTP time servers, it randomly selects one ser

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide60

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide61CHAPTER 6 Wireless Settings Screen6.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses the steps to configure the Wireless Settings scree

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide626.3 What You Need To Know About Wireless Settings ScreenBSSA Basic Service Set (BSS) e

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide63Wireless ModeThe IEEE 802.1x standard was designed to extend the features of IEEE 802.

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide64The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.Table 9

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide656.4.2 Wireless Client ModeUse this screen to turn your ZyXEL Device into a wireless c

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide66Figure 28 Wireless: Wireless ClientThe following table describes the general wireless

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide67Site Survey Click this to view a list of available wireless access points within the r

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide686.4.3 Bridge ModeUse this screen to have the ZyXEL Device act as a wireless network br

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide69Channel Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. To ma

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide7

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide706.4.4 AP + Bridge ModeUse this screen to have the ZyXEL Device function as a bridge an

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide71See the tables describing the fields in the Access Point and Bridge operating modes fo

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide72Path cost is the cost of transmitting a frame onto a LAN through that port. It is assig

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide736.5.3 Additional Wireless TermsTable 14 Additional Wireless TermsTERM DESCRIPTIONIn

Chapter 6 Wireless Settings ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide74

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide75CHAPTER 7 Wireless Security Screen7.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how to use the Wireless Security screen. This scre

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide767.3 What You Need To Know About Wireless SecurityUser AuthenticationAuthentication is

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide77• WPA2-PSK-MIX. This commands the ZyXEL Device to use either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK depen

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide78Figure 32 Security: NoneThe default security mode is set to None.Note that some scree

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide79The following table describes the labels in this screen.7.4.2 Security: 802.1x OnlyTh

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide8

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide80Figure 34 Security: 802.1x Only for Access PointThe following table describes the lab

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide81Figure 35 Security: 802.1x Only for Wireless ClientThe following table describes the

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide82Figure 36 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit (AP mode)The followin

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide837.4.4 Security: WPAThis screen varies depending on whether you select Access Point or

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide847.4.4.2 Wireless ClientUse this screen to employ WPA as the security mode for your ZyX

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide857.4.5 Security: WPA2 or WPA2-MIXThis screen varies depending on whether you select Ac

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide867.4.5.2 Wireless ClientUse this screen to employ WPA2 or WPA2-MIX as the security mode

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide877.4.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIXUse this screen to employ WPA-PSK, WPA

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide88

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide89CHAPTER 8 RADIUS Screen8.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how you can use the Wireless > RADIUS screen.Remote Authen

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide9Contents OverviewIntroduction ...

Chapter 8 RADIUS ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide90• Accounting which keeps track of the client’s network activity. RADIUS is a simple package exchan

Chapter 8 RADIUS ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide91RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number of the external authentication server. The default port

Chapter 8 RADIUS ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide92

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide93CHAPTER 9 MAC Filter Screen9.1 OverviewThis chapter discusses how you can use the Wireless > MAC Filter screen.The M

Chapter 9 MAC Filter ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide949.4 MAC Filter ScreenUse this screen to enable MAC address filtering in your ZyXEL Device.You

Chapter 9 MAC Filter ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide95Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afr

Chapter 9 MAC Filter ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide96

ZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide97CHAPTER 10 IP Screen10.1 OverviewThis chapter describes how you can configure the IP address of your ZyXEL Device.The I

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide9810.4 IP Screen Use this screen to configure the IP address for your ZyXEL Device. Click IP to displ

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-1100 User’s Guide9910.5 Technical ReferenceThis section provides the technical background information about the topics