User manual ZYXEL NWA-8500 QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] The hybrid AP has full flexibility to deploy secure and reliable WLAN networks and is able to manage up to 24 APs and is suitable for companies with 300-500 staffs. In the initial phase constructing a WLAN, the 3000 Series AP can be configured as a fully functional AP in "stand-alone" mode; with more APs installed, the 3000 Series AP can be set to the AP controller mode to manage all other access points. [. . . ] In the initial phase constructing a WLAN, the 3000 Series AP can be configured as a fully functional AP in "stand-alone" mode; with more APs installed, the 3000 Series AP can be set to the AP controller mode to manage all other access points. When a new branch office is established, one of the managed 3000 Series AP can become another controller to manage a separate WLAN network. Simplified Management with Scalability The Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series can centrally manage up to 24 access points for diversified applications; these access points could include dual-band NWA-3160, dual-band and dual-radio NWA-3500, high-power NWA-3163, draft 11n 2. 0 support NWA-3166 and outdoor dual-radio NWA3550. The capability to support a wide range of managed access points enables network administrators to choose the best AP for desired applications, and the management interface reminiscing single AP also helps the staff to easily oversee all the WLAN access points, even they are not on the same site. Secure Architecture for Reliable, Scalable Wi-Fi Networks The Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series meets the security and high availability demanded by enterprises as all communications between the hybrid AP and managed AP are performed in a secured tunnel. Since no configuration data is stored on the managed AP, sensitive setup information is not exposed even if the AP is stolen. 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. When an expanding business unit considers transforming into a managed WLAN structure, additional investments would be made to replace all devices in the field. However, ZyXEL users can turn the existing independent WLAN APs, including MWA-3160, NWA-3163, NWA-3166, NWA-3500 and NWA3550, into a centralized management system with easy firmware upgrades. To expanding companies, this is truly a protection to earlier investments. NWA-3160 Stand-alone AP Architecture Business Size WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Small POWER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE Stand-alone AP Mode Grow Up Firmware upgrade Stand-alone AP Architecture NWA-3160 Management WLAN Architecture (Total up to 24 APs) Centralized Management WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE WDS WLAN ETHN WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Business Size Middle/Large PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE AP Controller Mode Stand-alone AP Mode and-alone + More APs for WLAN Netowrk Expansion PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CON SOLE Managed AP Mode Back-Up Redundancy ZyXEL's Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series allows a secondary AP in "AP controller" mode assigned to take over management tasks if the primary AP in "AP controller" mode shuts down accidently. The information between the primary AP and the secondary AP is synchronized under two conditions: The connection is set up for the first time Whenever configurations are changed on the primary AP When the primary AP comes back into service, all APs in "managed AP" mode will connect back to the primary one automatically. Shut Down WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Synchronize Configurations PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE NWA-3166 Primary AP in AP Controller Mode NWA-3166 Secondary AP in AP Controller Mode WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Primary Backup PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE APs in Managed AP Mode Enterprise Wireless LAN ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series Specifications Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series NWA-3160 NWA-3163 NWA-3166 NWA-3500 NWA3550 Model Product Photo Features · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual-band support (802. 11a/b/g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Extended range (802. 11b/g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · 802. 11n draft 2. 0 support (11a/g/n) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual radio (802. 11a&g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual radio (802. 11a&g) · Outdoor extension 11a/b/g 2 Main Design Wireless Technology Radio 11a/b/g 1 11b/g 1 2. 4 GHz (11b/g) · USA: 2. 412 to 2. 462 GHz · ETSI: 2. 412 to 2. 472 GHz · Taiwan: 2. 412 to 2. 462 GHz 16 dBm 18 dBm N/A N/A 13 dBm 15 dBm N/A N/A 2 Detachable 11a/b/g/n 1 11a/b/g 2 Frequency Band 5 GHz (11a) · USA: 5. 15 to 5. 35, 5. 470 to 5. 725 GHz, 5. 725 to 5. 825 GHz · ETSI: 5. 15 to 5. 35, 5. 470 to 5. 725 GHz · Taiwan: 5. 25 to 5. 35, 5. 725 to 5. 825 GHz 16 dBm 18 dBm N/A N/A 13 dBm 15 dBm N/A N/A 2 N-type Connectors Maximum Output Power 54 Mbps 6 Mbps 20 MHz 11g/n 40 MHz 54 Mbps 11a 6 Mbps 20 MHz 11a/n 40 MHz Number of Antenna Wired Data Rates 11b/g LAN & WAN Number of 10/100M LAN/Switch PoE Max. ZyXEL, ZyXEL logo are registered trademarks of ZyXEL Communications Corp. [. . . ] The information between the primary AP and the secondary AP is synchronized under two conditions: The connection is set up for the first time Whenever configurations are changed on the primary AP When the primary AP comes back into service, all APs in "managed AP" mode will connect back to the primary one automatically. Shut Down WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Synchronize Configurations PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE NWA-3166 Primary AP in AP Controller Mode NWA-3166 Secondary AP in AP Controller Mode WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS WDS WLAN ETHN PWR/SYS Primary Backup PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE PO WER 12VDC RESET CONSOLE APs in Managed AP Mode Enterprise Wireless LAN ZyXEL Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series Specifications Wireless LAN Access Points 3000 Series NWA-3160 NWA-3163 NWA-3166 NWA-3500 NWA3550 Model Product Photo Features · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual-band support (802. 11a/b/g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Extended range (802. 11b/g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · 802. 11n draft 2. 0 support (11a/g/n) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual radio (802. 11a&g) · Hybrid AP: Controller/Managed AP/Stand-alone AP · Dual radio (802. 11a&g) · Outdoor extension 11a/b/g 2 Main Design Wireless Technology Radio 11a/b/g 1 11b/g 1 2. 4 GHz (11b/g) · USA: 2. 412 to 2. 462 GHz · ETSI: 2. 412 to 2. 472 GHz · Taiwan: 2. 412 to 2. 462 GHz 16 dBm 18 dBm N/A N/A 13 dBm 15 dBm N/A N/A 2 Detachable 11a/b/g/n 1 11a/b/g 2 Frequency Band 5 GHz (11a) · USA: 5. 15 to 5. 35, 5. 470 to 5. 725 GHz, 5. 725 to 5. 825 GHz · ETSI: 5. 15 to 5. 35, 5. 470 to 5. 725 GHz · Taiwan: 5. 25 to 5. 35, 5. 725 to 5. 825 GHz 16 dBm 18 dBm N/A N/A 13 dBm 15 dBm N/A N/A 2 N-type Connectors Maximum Output Power 54 Mbps 6 Mbps 20 MHz 11g/n 40 MHz 54 Mbps 11a 6 Mbps 20 MHz 11a/n 40 MHz Number of Antenna Wired Data Rates 11b/g LAN & WAN Number of 10/100M LAN/Switch PoE Max. 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