User manual ZYXEL ACCESS POINTS 3000 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Key Features 3-in-1 Hybrid AP including AP Controller Mode, Managed AP Mode and Stand-alone AP Mode Centralized Management for Up to 24 WLAN Access Points Back-up Redundancy Supported to Provide Reliable Connection Service Secured Tunnels for Communication between Controller and Managed AP to Prevent Leaking of Configurations Enterprise-class Access Point Functionalities with Comprehensive Configuration Interfaces Built with LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Material for Plenum Rating UL 2043 Support Best Choice for Enterprise WLAN Deployments ZyXEL's Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series is a business-class access point that offers all the usual enterprise features in addition to being a hybrid wireless controller and RADIUS server. With the "hybrid" features, Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 brings the lowest TCO (total cost of ownership) by turning the traditional AP into a controller or a managed AP in contrast to traditional controller systems. Key Benefits No Extra Cost Converting Stand-alone AP Architecture into Management WLAN Architecture The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series is a "hybrid" AP that acts as a enterprise-class AP in "stand-alone" mode and/or in "AP controller" mode at the same time. [. . . ] The hybrid AP also provides the scalability to manage APs across different networks. Enterprise-class Access Point Functionality The Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series is a series of full-function, enterprise-class AP providing 802. 11a/b/g connectivity, up to 8 SSIDs per radio, profile-based management, leading QoS technology for VoWiFi applications, as well as comprehensive management features for massive deployments. Plenum Rating with Ease of Deployment Enterprise Wireless LAN ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series The Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series is also equipped with PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) capabilities designed for small to medium enterprises. It is built with LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) material and is compliant with UL2043, the so-called plenum rating. It reduces the amount of toxic and corrosive gases emitted during the production process to protect people and equipments from the harmful emission. With the mentioned features, 3000 Series AP is the best choice to add wireless access to your existing business network or hospitality environment. Enterprise Wireless LAN ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series Key Applications Remote Management Wi-Fi deployment with several distributed branch offices is common and the management over the equipments of these independent sites is also essential to the enterprises. ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series is featured with various of management solutions that can help HQ supervise its multiple sites. 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WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE Enterprise AP and WLAN Controller WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Redundancy Assignment WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOL E 0 Coverage WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS NWA-3160 Dual-band Support POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS POWER 12VDC WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS RESET CONSOLE POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE x 24 WLAN2 WLAN1 LAN PWR l erfo WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS ETHERNET POWE R POWER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE NWA-3166 WA-3166 11n High-bandwidth Pay as You Grow When a company is small in business, it might need only 2 to 3 APs in the field, and configuration wouldn't be a problem. But as the company grows, the number of AP may increase and become a management headache if they require individual configuration and management. As a hybrid AP solution, ZyXEL's Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series has the "AP controller" mode and can be configured to manage as many as 24 APs, allowing enterprises to pay as they grow with easy, centralized configuration and management. When an expanding business unit considers transforming into a managed WLAN structure, additional investments would be made to replace all devices in the field. [. . . ] All other brands, product names, or trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]