Zyxel-communications ZyXEL ZyAIR NWA-3500 User Manual

www.zyxel.comNWA-3500802.11a/b/g Wireless Access PointUser’s GuideVersion 3.603/2007Edition 1

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide10

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide100See Table 22 on page 95 for information on the other labels in this screen.Fragmentation

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1016.7.3 AP+Bridge ModeSelect AP+Bridge as the Operating Mode in the WIRELESS > Wirele

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide102

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide103CHAPTER 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to use the Security and RADIUS screens to configure

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide104Your ZyXEL Device allows you to configure up to four 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1057.4.1 User Authentication WPA applies IEEE 802.1x and Extensible Authenticati

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1063 The AP derives and distributes key information to the wireless clients. The k

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide107Figure 57 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example7.6 Security ModesThe follo

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1087.7 Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the softwar

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide109Figure 58 Wireless > SecurityThe following table describes the labels in

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide110Figure 59 WIRELESS > Security: WEPThe following table describes the labels

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide111Figure 60 Security: 802.1x Only The following table describes the labels in

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide112Figure 61 Security: 802.1x Static 64-bit, 802.1x Static 128-bit The following

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1137.9.4 Security: WPASelect WPA in the Security Mode field to display the follo

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide114Figure 63 Security:WPA2 or WPA2-MIXThe following table describes the labels n

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1157.9.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK-MIXSelect WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WP

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1167.10 Introduction to RADIUS RADIUS is based on a client-sever model that suppo

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide117Primary Configure the fields below to set up user authentication and accountin

Chapter 7 Wireless Security ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide118

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide119CHAPTER 8 MBSSID and SSIDThis chapter describes how to configure and use your ZyXEL Device’s MBSSID mode and configure

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide123.1 The Status Screen ...

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide120Figure 66 Multiple BSS with VLAN Example8.1.5 Configuring Multiple BSSsClick WIRELESS > W

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide121The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 34 Wireless: Multiple BSSLABE

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1228.2 SSIDWhen the ZyXEL Device is set to Access Point, AP+Bridge or MBSSID mode, you need to ch

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide123Figure 68 SSIDThe following table describes the labels in this screen.8.2.2 Configuring SSI

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide124• WIRELESS > Security (one of the security profiles).• WIRELESS > RADIUS (one of the RADI

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide125QoS Select the Quality of Service priority for this BSS’s traffic. • In the pre-configured VoI

Chapter 8 MBSSID and SSIDZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide126

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide127CHAPTER 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the Layer-2 Isolation and MAC Filter scre

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide128Figure 70 Layer-2 Isolation ApplicationMAC addresses that are not listed in the

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide129Figure 71 WIRELESS > Layer 2 IsolationThe following table describes the labe

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide135.3 Administrator Authentication on RADIUS ...

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide130Figure 72 WIRELESS > Layer-2 Isolation Configuration ScreenThe following tabl

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide131" When configuring, remember to select the correct layer-2 isolation profile

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide132Figure 75 Layer-2 Isolation Example 29.4 The MAC Filter ScreenThe MAC filter fu

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide133The following table describes the labels in this screen.9.4.1 Configuring MAC Fi

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide134The following table describes the labels in this screen." To activate MAC fil

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide135Figure 78 Roaming ExampleThe steps below describe the roaming process.1 Wireles

Chapter 9 Other Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide136Figure 79 RoamingSelect the Roaming Active check box and click Apply.

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide137CHAPTER 10 IP ScreenThis chapter discusses how to configure IP on the ZyXEL Device.10.1 Factory Ethernet DefaultsThe E

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide138" Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide139Apply Click Apply to save your changes.Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.Ta

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide147.3 EAP Authentication Overview ...

Chapter 10 IP ScreenZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide140

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide141CHAPTER 11 Rogue APThis chapter discusses rogue wireless access points (APs) and how to configure the ZyXEL Device’s ro

Chapter 11 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide142Figure 81 Rogue AP: Example 11.2.1 “Honeypot” AttackRogue APs need not be connected to the legitim

Chapter 11 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide143Figure 82 “Honeypot” Attack11.3 Configuring Rogue AP DetectionYou can configure the ZyXEL Device

Chapter 11 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide144Figure 83 ROGUE AP > ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.11.3.2

Chapter 11 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide145Figure 84 ROGUE AP > Friendly APThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 11.3.3

Chapter 11 Rogue APZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide146Figure 85 ROGUE AP > Rogue APThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 45

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide147CHAPTER 12 Remote Management ScreensThis chapter provides information on the Remote Management screens. 12.1 Remote Ma

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide14812.2 Configuring TelnetYou can configure your ZyXEL Device for remote Telnet access

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide14912.3 Configuring FTPYou can upload and download the ZyXEL Device’s firmware and co

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15Chapter 10IP Screen...

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15012.4 Configuring WWWTo change your ZyXEL Device’s World Wide Web settings, click RE

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15112.5 SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used for exchangi

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide152Figure 90 SNMP Management ModelAn SNMP managed network consists of two main types

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15312.5.2 SNMP Traps The ZyXEL Device can send the following traps to the SNMP manage

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15412.6.1 Configuring SNMPTo change your ZyXEL Device’s SNMP settings, click REMOTE MG

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide155Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings and exit this screen. Reset Clic

Chapter 12 Remote Management ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide156

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide157CHAPTER 13 Internal RADIUS ServerThe ZyXEL Device can use its internal RADIUS server to authenticate wireless clients.

Chapter 13 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide158" The internal RADIUS server does not support domain accounts (DOMAIN/user). When

Chapter 13 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide15913.3 Trusted AP OverviewA trusted AP is an AP that uses the ZyXEL Device’s internal R

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1614.2 Self-signed Certificates ...

Chapter 13 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide160Figure 93 Trusted AP Overview1 Configure an IP address and shared secret in the Trust

Chapter 13 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide161Figure 94 Trusted AP ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen.1

Chapter 13 Internal RADIUS ServerZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide162Figure 95 Trusted Users ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide163CHAPTER 14 CertificatesThis chapter gives background information about public-key certificates and explains how to use

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide164Certification authorities maintain directory servers with databases of valid and revoked certific

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide165Figure 97 Certificate Details 4 Use a secure method to verify that the certificate owner has t

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide166Figure 98 My CertificatesThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 56 My

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide16714.6 Certificate File FormatsThe certification authority certificate that you want to import ha

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide16814.7 Importing a CertificateClick CERTIFICATES > My Certificates and then Import to open the

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide16914.8 Creating a CertificateClick CERTIFICATES > My Certificates and then Create to open the

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1717.3 Association List ...

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide170Common Name Select a radio button to identify the certificate’s owner by IP address, domain name

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide171After you click Apply in the My Certificate Create screen, you see a screen that tells you the Z

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide172Figure 101 My Certificate DetailsThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide173Certificate Path Click the Refresh button to have this read-only text box display the hierarchy

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide17414.10 Trusted CAsClick CERTIFICATES > Trusted CAs to open the Trusted CAs screen. This screen

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide175The following table describes the labels in this screen.14.11 Importing a Trusted CA’s Certific

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide176" You must remove any spaces from the certificate’s filename before you can import the certi

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide177Figure 104 Trusted CA DetailsThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 62

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide178Certificate InformationThese read-only fields display detailed information about the certificate.

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide179SHA1 Fingerprint This is the certificate’s message digest that the ZyXEL Device calculated using

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18Chapter 23System Information and Diagnosis...

Chapter 14 CertificatesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide180

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide181CHAPTER 15 Log ScreensThis chapter contains information about configuring general log settings and viewing the ZyXEL De

Chapter 15 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18215.2 Configuring Log SettingsTo change your ZyXEL Device’s log settings, click LOGS > Log Sett

Chapter 15 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide183The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 64 Log SettingsLABEL DESCRIPTIONA

Chapter 15 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18415.3 Example Log MessagesThis section provides descriptions of some example log messages.Table 65

Chapter 15 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18515.4 Log CommandsGo to the command interpreter interface (the Command Interpreter appendix expla

Chapter 15 Log ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18615.4.2 Displaying LogsUse the sys logs display command to show all of the logs in the ZyXEL Devic

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide187CHAPTER 16 VLANThis chapter discusses how to configure VLAN on the ZyXEL Device.16.1 VLANA VLAN (Virtual Local Area Ne

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide18816.2 Configuring VLANThe ZyXEL Device allows you to configure VLAN based on SSID profile (wireless VLAN)

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide189Figure 107 WIRELESS VLANThe following table describes the labels in this screen Table 69 WIRELESS VL

Table of ContentsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide1926.3 Internet Access ...

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide19016.2.2 RADIUS VLANClick VLAN > RADIUS VLAN. The following screen appears.Figure 108 RADIUS VLANVLAN

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide191The following table describes the labels in this screen.16.2.3 Configuring Management VLAN ExampleThis

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide192Figure 109 Management VLAN Configuration ExamplePerform the following steps in the switch web configura

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide193Figure 112 VLAN-Aware Switch - VLAN StatusFollow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to set up y

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide19416.2.4 Configuring Microsoft’s IAS Server ExampleDynamic VLAN assignment can be used with the ZyXEL Devi

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide195Figure 114 New Global Security Group 2 In VLAN Group ID Properties, click the Members tab.• The IAS us

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide196•Enter a Policy friendly name that describes the policy. Each Remote Access Policy will be matched to one

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide197Figure 118 Adding VLAN Group 6 When the Permissions options screen displays, select Grant remote acces

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide198Figure 120 Authentication Tab Settings 8 Click the Encryption tab. Select the Strongest encryption opti

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide199Figure 122 Connection Attributes Screen 11 The RADIUS Attribute screen displays. From the list, three

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Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide200Figure 124 802 Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Medium-Type 13 Return to the RADIUS Attribute Screen shown

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide201Figure 126 VLAN Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Type 17 Return to the RADIUS Attribute Screen shown as Fi

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide20216.2.5 Second Rx VLAN ID ExampleIn this example, the ZyXEL Device is configured to tag packets from SSID

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2035 Enter a Second Rx VLAN ID. The following screen shows SSID03 tagged with a VLAN ID of 3 and a Second R

Chapter 16 VLANZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide204

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide205CHAPTER 17 MaintenanceThis chapter displays system information such as ZyNOS firmware, port IP addresses and port traff

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide20617.2.1 System StatisticsClick Maintenance > Show Statistics. Read-only information here includ

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide20717.3 Association ListView the wireless stations that are currently associated with the ZyXEL Dev

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide20817.4 Channel UsageThe Channel Usage screen shows whether a channel is used by another wireless ne

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide20917.5 F/W Upload ScreenFind firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system mo

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide21List of FiguresFigure 1 Access Point Application ...

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide210After you see the Firmware Upload in Process screen, wait two minutes before logging into the ZyXE

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide211Figure 138 Configuration17.6.1 Backup ConfigurationBackup configuration allows you to back up

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide212After you see a “restore configuration successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before lo

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide213Figure 142 Reset Warning MessageYou can also press the RESET button to reset your ZyXEL Device

Chapter 17 MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide214

215PART IIISMT and TroubleshootingIntroducing the SMT (217)General Setup (223)LAN Setup (225)SNMP Configuration (227)System Password (229)System

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide217CHAPTER 18 Introducing the SMTThis chapter describes how to access the SMT and provides an overview of its menus.18.1

Chapter 18 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide218Figure 144 Initial Screen18.2.2 Entering the PasswordThe login screen appears after you

Chapter 18 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide219For your first login, enter the default password “1234”. As you type the password, the sc

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide22Figure 39 Tutorial: Layer-2 Isolation Edit ...

Chapter 18 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide220Figure 147 Menu 23.1 System Password 3 Type your new system password in the New Password

Chapter 18 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide221Several operations that you should be familiar with before you attempt to modify the conf

Chapter 18 Introducing the SMTZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide22218.6.1 System Management Terminal Interface SummaryTable 80 Main Menu Summary# MENU TIT

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide223CHAPTER 19 General SetupThe chapter shows you the information on general setup.19.1 General SetupMenu 1 – General Setu

Chapter 19 General SetupZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide224First/Second/Third System DNS ServerPress [SPACE BAR] to select From DHCP, User Defined or None

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide225CHAPTER 20 LAN SetupThis chapter shows you how to configure the LAN on your ZyXEL Device.20.1 LAN SetupThis section de

Chapter 20 LAN SetupZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide226Follow the instructions in the following table on how to configure the fields in this menu.Table 82

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide227CHAPTER 21 SNMP ConfigurationThis chapter explains SNMP Configuration menu 22. See the web configurator chapter on SNMP

Chapter 21 SNMP ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide228Destination Type the IP address of the station to send your SNMP traps to.When you have com

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide229CHAPTER 22 System PasswordThis chapter describes how to configure the ZyXEL Device’s system password. 22.1 System Pass

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide23Figure 82 “Honeypot” Attack ...

Chapter 22 System PasswordZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide230

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide231CHAPTER 23 System Information andDiagnosisThis chapter covers the information and diagnostic tools in SMT menus 24.1 to

Chapter 23 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide232Figure 155 Menu 24.1 System Maintenance: StatusThe following table describe

Chapter 23 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide23323.2 System InformationTo get to the System Information:1 Enter “24” to dis

Chapter 23 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide23423.2.2 Console Port SpeedYou can set up different port speeds for the consol

Chapter 23 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide235Figure 159 Menu 24.3 System Maintenance: Log and Trace3 Enter 1 from Menu

Chapter 23 System Information and DiagnosisZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide236The following table describes the diagnostic tests available in menu 24.4 for

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide237CHAPTER 24 Firmware and Configuration FileMaintenanceThis chapter tells you how to backup and restore your configuratio

Chapter 24 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide238The following table is a summary. Please note that the internal fi

Chapter 24 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide239Figure 162 FTP Session ExampleThe following table describes som

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide24Figure 125 VLAN ID Attribute Setting for Tunnel-Pvt-Group-ID ...

Chapter 24 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2405 Use the TFTP client (see the example below) to transfer files be

Chapter 24 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2414 Enter “root” and your SMT password as requested. The default is

Chapter 24 Firmware and Configuration File MaintenanceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide242Note that the telnet connection must be active and the SMT in CI m

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide243CHAPTER 25 System Maintenance andInformationThis chapter leads you through SMT menus 24.8 and 24.10.25.1 Command Inter

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide244Figure 165 Valid CI Commands25.1.1 Command Syntax• The command keywords

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide24525.2 Time and Date Setting The ZyXEL Device keeps track of the time and d

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide24625.2.1 Resetting the TimeThe ZyXEL Device resets the time in three instanc

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide247Figure 167 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network25.3.2 FTPYou can up

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide248Figure 168 Menu 24.11 Remote Management ControlThe following table descri

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide24925.3.5 Remote Management LimitationsRemote management over LAN or WAN wil

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide25Figure 168 Menu 24.11 Remote Management Control ...

Chapter 25 System Maintenance and InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide250

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide251CHAPTER 26 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential pro

Chapter 26 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2521 The default IP address is 192.168.1.2.2 If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it,

Chapter 26 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide253V I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the ZyXEL Device.1 Make sure you have en

Chapter 26 TroubleshootingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide25426.3 Internet AccessV I cannot access the Internet.1 Check the hardware connections, and make

255PART IVAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (257)Power over Ethernet (PoE) Specifications (259)Power Adaptor Specifications (261)Setting u

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide257APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the ZyXEL Device’s hardware and firmware features.Table

Appendix A Product SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide258Multiple BSSID (MBSSID) MBSSID mode allows the ZyXEL Device to operate up to 8 differen

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide259APPENDIX B Power over Ethernet (PoE)SpecificationsYou can use a power over Ethernet injector to power this device. The

List of FiguresZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide26

Appendix B Power over Ethernet (PoE) SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide260

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide261APPENDIX C Power Adaptor SpecificationsTable 97 North American Plug StandardsAC Power Adaptor Model ADS6818-1812-W

Appendix C Power Adaptor SpecificationsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide262

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide263APPENDIX 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-3500 User’s Guide264Figure 169 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling Componen

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide265Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your netw

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide266Figure 171 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Cli

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide267Figure 172 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Network Conn

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide268Figure 174 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide269Figure 176 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings6 If you do not know y

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide27List of TablesTable 1 LEDs ...

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide270Figure 177 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties8 Click OK

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide271Figure 178 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in fro

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide272• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet mask in

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide273Figure 181 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings,

Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide274

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide275APPENDIX E Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide276Figure 183 Basic Service SetESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlappi

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide277Figure 184 Infrastructure WLANChannelA channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by IEEE 802.1

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide278Figure 185 RTS/CTSWhen station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide279If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you set

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide28Table 39 WIRELESS > MAC Filter ...

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide280Wireless security methods available on the ZyXEL Device are data encryption, wireless client aut

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide281Determines the network services available to authenticated users once they are connected to the

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide282For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtai

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide283Dynamic WEP Key ExchangeThe AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide284Encryption Both WPA and WPA2 improve data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (T

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide285Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the software that runs on an ope

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2864 The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP or AES encryption process to encrypt data exchanged b

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide287Positioning the antennas properly increases the range and coverage area of a wireless LAN. Ante

Appendix E Wireless LANsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide288For omni-directional antennas mounted on a table, desk, and so on, point the antenna up. For omn

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide289APPENDIX F Pop-up Windows, JavaScriptsand Java PermissionsIn order to use the web configurator you need to allow:• Web

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide29Table 82 Menu 3.2 TCP/IP Setup ...

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2902 Clear the Block pop-ups check box in the Pop-up Blocker sec

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide291Figure 190 Internet Options: Privacy3 Type the IP address

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide2925 Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6 Click Apply

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide293Figure 193 Security Settings - Java ScriptingJava Permissi

Appendix F Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide294JAVA (Sun)1 From Internet Explorer, click Too ls, Internet Op

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide295APPENDIX G IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses identify ind

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide296Figure 196 Network Number and Host IDHow much of the IP address is the network n

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide297Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP addresses. The

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide298SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks.

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide299Figure 198 Subnetting Example: After SubnettingIn a 25-bit subnet the host ID h

About This User's GuideZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to

List of TablesZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide30

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide300Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 0

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide301Subnet PlanningThe following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network

Appendix G IP Addresses and SubnettingZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide302Configuring IP AddressesWhere you obtain your network number depends on your parti

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide303APPENDIX H Text File Based AutoConfigurationThis chapter describes how administrators can use text configuration files

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide304" If adjacent APs use the same configuration file, you should leave ou

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide305Verifying Your Configuration File Upload Via SNMPYou can use SNMP manageme

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide306If there are any errors while processing the configuration file, the AP gen

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide307Figure 202 802.1X Configuration File ExampleFigure 203 WPA-PSK Configu

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide308Figure 204 WPA Configuration File ExampleWlan Command Configuration File

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide309Figure 205 Wlan Configuration File Example!#ZYXEL PROWLAN!#VERSION 15wcf

31PART IIntroductionIntroducing the ZyXEL Device (33)Introducing the Web Configurator (43)Status Screens (47)Tutorial (51)

Appendix H Text File Based Auto ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide310

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide311APPENDIX I Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicat

Appendix I Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide312If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be d

Appendix I Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide313Viewing Certifications1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com.2 Select your product on the ZyXEL home

Appendix I Legal InformationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide314

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide315APPENDIX J Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Infor

Appendix J Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide316Denmark• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +45-39-55

Appendix J Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide317• Telephone: +7-3272-590-698• Fax: +7-3272-590-689• Web Site: www.zyxel.kz• Regular Mail: Zy

Appendix J Customer SupportZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide318• Web Site: www.zyxel.es • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Arte, 21 5ª planta, 28033 Madr

IndexZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide319IndexAaccess 34access point 34access privileges 36adapter 39address assignment 137address filtering 33administrator

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IndexZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide320DiffServ marking rule 92dimensions 257disclaimer 311Distribution System 88DS field 91DSCPs 91dual wireless modules

IndexZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide321MMAC address 33, 132MAC address filter action 134MAC filter 37, 103, 132MAC filtering 258MAC service data unit 96,

IndexZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide322RTS (Request To Send) 278threshold 277, 278RTS/CTS handshake 96, 99, 121Ssafety warnings 6security 34security profi

IndexZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide323Wwarranty 313note 313wcfg command 306WDS 34, 36, 97web 150web configurator 33, 43, 45WEP 33WEP encryption 103, 110W

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide33CHAPTER 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Device. It

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide341.2.1 Access Point The ZyXEL Device is an ideal access solution for wireless Inter

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide35Figure 2 Bridge ApplicationFigure 3 Repeater Application1.2.3 AP + BridgeIn A

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide36In the figure below, A and B use X as an AP to access the wired network, while X an

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide37For example, you might want to set up a wireless network in your office where Inte

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide381.2.6 Configuring Dual WLAN AdaptorsThe ZyXEL Device is equipped with dual wireles

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide391.4 Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL DeviceDo the following things regularly to

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide401.6 LEDsFigure 7 LEDsTable 1 LEDsLABEL LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION1 WL1 Green

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL DeviceZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide412 WDS/SYS Green On The ZyXEL Device is in AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater mode, and h

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide43CHAPTER 2 Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter describes how to access the ZyXEL Device’s web configurator and pr

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide44Figure 8 Change Password Screen6 Click Apply in the Replace Certificate scree

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide452.2.1 Methods of Restoring Factory-DefaultsYou can erase the current configur

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide46Click MAINTENANCE to view information about your ZyXEL Device or upgrade config

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide47CHAPTER 3 Status ScreensThe Status screen displays when you log into the ZyXEL Device, or click Status in the navigation

Chapter 3 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide48The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 2 The Status ScreenLABEL DESCRIPT

Chapter 3 Status ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide49WLAN2 Associations This field displays the number of wireless clients currently associated to th

Document ConventionsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Devi

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide51CHAPTER 4 TutorialThis chapter first provides an overview of how to configure the wireless LAN on your ZyXEL Device, and

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide524.1.2 Wireless LAN Configuration OverviewThe following figure shows the steps you should take to confi

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide53Figure 12 Configuring Wireless LANSelect the WLAN Adaptor you want to configure.Select Operating Mod

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide544.1.3 Further ReadingUse these links to find more information on the steps:• Selecting a WLAN Adaptor:

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide55Figure 13 Tutorial: Example MBSSID SetupThe standard network (SSID04) has access to all resources. T

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide56Figure 14 Tutorial: Wireless LAN: BeforeSelect MBSSID from the Operating Mode drop-down list box. The

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide57Select the Index box for the entry and click Apply to activate the profile. Your standard wireless net

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide58Figure 17 Tutorial: VoIP SSID Profile Edit• Choose a new SSID for the VoIP network. In this example,

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide59Figure 18 Tutorial: VoIP SecurityYou already chose to use the security02 profile for this network, s

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide60• Click Apply. The WIRELESS > Security screen displays. Ensure that the Profile Name for entry 2 dis

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide61Figure 22 Tutorial: Guest Edit• Choose a new SSID for the guest network. In this example, enter Gues

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide62• Select WPA-PSK in the Security Mode field. WPA-PSK provides strong security that is supported by most

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide63Figure 26 Tutorial: Layer 2 Isolation ProfileEnter the MAC addresses of the two network devices you

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide64• Try to access each network using the correct security settings, and then using incorrect security set

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide65Figure 28 Tutorial: Wireless Network ExampleIn the figure, the solid circle represents the range of

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide66" The ZyXEL Device can detect the MAC addresses of APs automatically. However, it is more secure t

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide67" You can add APs that are not part of your network to the friendly AP list, as long as you know

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide68Figure 32 Tutorial: Warning5 Save the friendly AP list somewhere it can be accessed by all the other

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide692 In the Period (min.) field, enter how often you want the ZyXEL Device to scan for rogue APs. You can

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide7

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide70•In the Send Immediate Alert section, select the events you want to trigger immediate e-mails. Ensure t

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide714.4 Using Multiple MAC Filters and L-2 Isolation ProfilesThis example shows you how to allow certain

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide724.4.3 SetupIn this example, you have already set up the ZyXEL Device in MBSSID mode (see Chapter 8 on

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide734.4.4 Configure the SERVER_1 NetworkFirst, you will set up the SERVER_1 network which allows Alice to

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide74Figure 38 Tutorial: SSID EditSelect l2Isolation03 in the L2 Isolation field, and select macfilter03 i

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide75Figure 40 Tutorial: MAC Filter Edit (SERVER_1)You have restricted access to the SERVER_1 network to

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide764.4.6 Checking your Settings and Testing the ConfigurationUse the following sections to ensure that yo

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide77• Using Alice’s computer and wireless client, and the correct security settings, do the following.Atte

Chapter 4 TutorialZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide78

79PART IIThe Web ConfiguratorSystem Screens (81)Wireless Configuration (87)Wireless Security Configuration (103)MBSSID and SSID (119)Other Wireles

Safety WarningsZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide8

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ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide81CHAPTER 5 System Screens5.1 System OverviewThis section provides information on general system setup.5.2 Configuring G

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide825.3 Administrator Authentication on RADIUSThe administrator authentication on RADIUS feature let

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide83Figure 44 SYSTEM > Password.The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 1

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide845.4 Configuring Time SettingTo change your ZyXEL Device’s time and date, click SYSTEM > Time

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide85The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 12 SYSTEM > Time SettingLABEL

Chapter 5 System ScreensZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide865.5 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers ListWhen you turn on the ZyXEL Device for the first time, the d

ZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide87CHAPTER 6 Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter discusses how to configure the Wireless screens on the ZyXEL Device. 6.1 W

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide886.1.2 ESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs, each co

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide896.3 Quality of ServiceThis section discusses the Quality of Service (QoS) features avai

Contents OverviewZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide9Contents OverviewIntroduction ...

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide90ATC assigns priority based on packet size, since time-sensitive applications such as Inte

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide91The following table shows how priorities are assigned for packets coming from the LAN to

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide92DSCP is backward compatible with the three precedence bits in the ToS octet so that non-D

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide936.4.2 STP TerminologyThe root bridge is the base of the spanning tree; it is the bridge

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide946.4.4 STP Port StatesSTP assigns five port states (see next table) to eliminate packet l

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide956.7 Configuring Wireless SettingsClick WIRELESS > Wireless. The screen varies depend

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide96Scan Click this button to have the ZyXEL Device automatically scan for and select the cha

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide976.7.2 Bridge/Repeater ModeThe ZyXEL Device can act as a wireless network bridge and est

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide98Figure 51 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub• If your ZyXEL Device (in bridge mo

Chapter 6 Wireless ConfigurationZyXEL NWA-3500 User’s Guide99Figure 53 Wireless: Bridge/RepeaterThe following table describes the bridge labels in