NWA1100, NWA1100-N, NWA1121NI, NWA1123-NI - Wireless Access Point ZYXEL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wireless access point
Brand	ZYXEL
Models	NWA1100, NWA1100-N, NWA1121NI, NWA1123-NI
Power supply	12 VDC adapter or Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Wireless standards	802.11b/g
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Maximum speed	Up to 54 Mbps (802.11g)
Ports	1 Ethernet port 10/100 Mbps
Antennas	2 removable antennas (RP-SMA connectors)
Wireless security	WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Maximum number of clients	32
Management	Web interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
Default password	1234
Default IP address	192.168.1.2
LED indicators	SYS (green/amber), Ethernet (speed and activity)
Mounting	Desktop or wall (screws not included)
PoE power	Yes (via injector or PoE switch)
Reset	Reset button (restores factory settings)

Frequently Asked Questions - NWA1100, NWA1100-N, NWA1121NI, NWA1123-NI ZYXEL

How to reset the access point to factory settings?

Use the Reset button on the back of the device. Press and hold it for at least 10 seconds until the SYS LED blinks. Factory settings will be restored, including IP address 192.168.1.2 and password 1234.

What is the default IP address of the NWA1100?

The default IP address is 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0. If you enable DHCP, the address will be assigned automatically.

How to access the configuration interface?

Connect your computer to the Ethernet port of the access point. Set your computer to a static IP in the range 192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.254. Open a browser and enter http://192.168.1.2. Use the password 1234 (default).

Can the access point be powered via PoE?

Yes, the NWA1100 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Use a PoE injector or a compatible PoE switch. Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port of the device.

How to change the administrator password?

After logging into the web interface, go to System and change the password in the appropriate section. Click Apply. Keep the new password in a safe place.

What types of wireless security are supported?

The access point supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2-PSK. For optimal security, use WPA2-PSK with a complex key. All clients must use the same security settings.

What to do if the SYS LED does not light up?

Check that the power adapter is properly connected and the outlet works. If using PoE, ensure the PoE injector or switch is powered on. If the problem persists, the device may be defective.

How to mount the access point on the wall?

Use two screws of 6 to 8 mm diameter spaced 60 mm apart. Leave a gap between the screw head and the wall. Hang the access point by the notches on the back. Route cables through the bottom or top.

Why is my computer unable to connect?

Check that the computer uses the same subnet IP address as the access point (default 192.168.1.x). Ensure the SSID and security settings are the same. Try connecting with an Ethernet cable to test.

How to configure the access point to obtain an IP automatically?

Log into the web interface, go to IP and select Get automatically from DHCP. Apply. The device will reboot. Check the assigned IP address on your DHCP server.

USER MANUAL NWA1100, NWA1100-N, NWA1121NI, NWA1123-NI ZYXEL

802.11g Business WLAN Access Point

Firmware v1.00

Edition 1, 07/2008

DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS

IP Address:	http://192.168.1.2
Password:	1234

CONTENTS

ENGLISH	3
DEUTSCH	19
ESPAÑOL	35
FRANÇAIS	51
ITALIANO	67
PYCCKIЙ	83
SVENSKA	99
简体中文	115
繁體中文	129

Technical line drawing of a dual-wire device with ventilation slots and a central ventilation chamber (no text or symbols)

ZyXEL

Front and Base Panels

Overview

This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up and configure the NWA1100 (marked Z in the figure) to allow wireless clients to securely access your wired network. See your User's Guide for more information.

graph TD
    A["Router"] --> B["Computer"]
    A --> C["Internet"]
    D["Laptop"] -->|Wireless Signal| A
    E["Computer"] -->|Wireless Signal| A
    F["Computer"] -->|Wireless Signal| A
    G["Computer"] -->|Wireless Signal| A

You may need your Internet access information.

To set up your wireless network you need to:

• Connect the Hardware
• Access the Web Configurator
• Configure the NWA1100
  • Install the Hardware

- Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional)

Connect the Hardware

graph TD
    A["Computer"] --> B["Power RESET Ethernet 12VDC"]
    B --> C["Switch"]
    C --> D["Home Appliance"]
    D --> E["Switch"]
    E --> F["Switch"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

1. Using the grey Ethernet cable, connect the ETHERNET port to a computer for initial configuration.
2. Connect the POWER 12VDC socket to a power source using only the included power adaptor.

Connect the NWA1100's ETHERNET port to an Ethernet jack with network access after you have completed the initial configuration.

LEDs

graph TD
    A["WLAN"] --> B["SYS"]
    B --> C["Green Arrow 1"]
    B --> D["Green Arrow 2"]
    B --> E["Green Arrow 3"]
    B --> F["Green Arrow 4"]

• The SYS LED blinks amber, then turns steady green when the power is connected.
• One of the LEDs by the ETHERNET port turns on if the port is properly connected, and blinks when there is traffic. The amber light shines if the connection is at 100 Mbps. The green light shines if the connection is at 10Mbps.

If neither LED near the ETHERNET port turns on, check the cable connections to the port. Ensure your computer's network card is working properly.

Access the Web Configurator

Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions with JavaScript enabled and pop-up blocking disabled.

Set Up Your Computer's IP Address

Note down your computer's current IP settings before you change them.

First, set your computer to use a static IP address in the 192.168.1.3 - 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This ensures that your computer can communicate with your NWA1100. See your User's Guide for information on setting up your computer's IP address.

Log Into the Web Configurator

Even though you can connect to the NWA1100 wirelessly, it is recommended that you connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for initial configuration.

1. Launch your web browser. Enter 192.168.1.2 (the NWA1100's default IP address) as the address.

If you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of the NWA1100 and the computer are in the same IP address range.

1. Enter 1234 (the default password) in the Password field and click Login.

1. Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. Be sure to record the new password and keep it in a safe place.

If you change the password and then forget it, you will need to reset the NWA1100. Refer to the User's Guide for how to use the RESET button.

1. The STATUS screen appears.

Configure the NWA1100

Configure System Settings

1. Click SYSTEM in the navigation panel.

2. The SYSTEM > General screen appears.

System Name is for identifying the NWA1100 on your network. Choose a distinctive name, or leave this at its default.

DNS Server(s): if your ISP gave you specific DNS (Domain Name System) settings, select User-Defined and enter them here. Otherwise, leave these fields at their defaults.

3. Click Apply.

Configure Wireless Settings

1. Click WIRELESS in the navigation panel. The Wireless Settings screen displays.

The wireless stations and the NWA1100 must use the same SSID, channel ID and encryption settings for wireless communication.

Operation Mode: Ensure that AP mode is selected.

Wireless Mode: Select the wireless standard you want your network to use. If you are not sure which to select, select 802.11b+g.

Channel: Select the wireless channel you want your network to use.

1. Click Apply to save your settings.

2. Click the Security tab. If you don't configure wireless security, anyone can access your network.

This is where you can enter the security settings for your wireless network. The fields you fill in differ according to the type of security you select in the Security Mode field. Select None if you do not wish to use wireless security.

This example uses WPA2-PSK security, in which all wireless clients must use the same pre-shared key to join the network.

Ensure that all your wireless clients support the type of security you set. Click Apply when you have finished.

If the wireless clients cannot communicate with the network, ensure that the clients and the NWA1100 are using the same wireless security settings.

Configure IP Settings

1. You need to set your NWA1100's IP address to be in the same subnet as your network. Click IP in the navigation panel.

Select Get automatically from DHCP if you want to have a DHCP server on your network assign an IP address to the NWA1100.

If you have a specific IP address to use, select Use fixed IP address and enter it along with the subnet mask and gateway IP address.

Click Apply. The NWA1100 now uses the new IP settings; you can no longer connect to the NWA1100 using the default IP address.

If you change the NWA1100's IP address, you must use the new IP address when you next access the web configurator. If you select Get automatically from DHCP, check your DHCP server to determine the IP address it assigns to the NWA1100. Refer to your DHCP server's documentation for more information.

1. If you changed your computer's IP address, return it to its previous setting.
2. Change the wireless settings in the wireless stations to match those of the NWA1100, if necessary. Refer to your wireless adapter's documentation.

The NWA1100 is now ready to connect to your switch or router. You can do this now, or once you have attached the antennas and mounted the NWA1100.

If the NWA1100 cannot communicate with the network, ensure that the NWA1100 is using an IP address on the same subnet as the switch / router.

Install the Hardware

Figures in this section use generic icons. The ZyXEL Device in the picture is not an exact representation of your device.

Attaching Antennas

Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors on the sides of your NWA1100. The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.

Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors.

Close-up of a white antenna with a pin and base, showing a rotation arrow (no text or symbols)

Hardware Mounting

In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the NWA1100 high up in an area that is free of obstructions.

Wall-mounting

Do the following to attach your NWA1100 to a wall.

1. Screw the two screws provided with your NWA1100 into the wall 60mm apart (see the figure in step 3). Use screws with 6mm \~ 8mm (0.24" \~ 0.31") wide heads. Do not screw the screws all the way in to the wall; leave a small gap between the head of the screw and the wall.

The gap must be big enough for the screw heads to slide into the screw slots and the connection cables to run down the back of the NWA1100.

Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the NWA1100 with the connection cables.

2. Adjust the cables.

Run the connection cables down the back of the NWA1100 as shown in the following figure.

OR:

Run the connection cables upward and along the edge of the ceiling.

graph LR
    A["Hand holding RF controller"] --> B["Add to wall-mounted device"]
    B --> C["Add to wireless router with 7-segment display"]

Close-up of a wireless router mounted on a wall, connected to three antennas (no visible text or symbols)

1. Align the holes on the back of the NWA1100 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NWA1100 on the screws.

Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability to provide power to your NWA1100 via an 8-pin CAT 5 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a nearby power source.

A PoE injector (not included) is also needed to supply the Ethernet cable with power. This feature allows increased flexibility in the location of your NWA1100.

In the following figure, Z is your NWA1100, A is the CAT 5 Ethernet cable, B is the PoE injector and C is the power cable.

graph TD
    A["Router"] -->|A| B["Network"]
    B -->|B| C["Router"]
    C -->|C| D["Router"]
    D --> E["Switch"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Übersicht

graph LR
    A["Hand holding wireless devices"] --> B["Switched to wall-mounted device"]
    B --> C["Device mounted on wall-mounted device with 77 microphones"]

graph LR
    A["Hand holding wireless devices"] --> B["Switching device with 7-segment display"]
    B --> C["Device with 7-segment display"]

Close-up of a white electronic device with wires and connectors against a plain wall (no visible text or symbols)

Montage du matériel

graph LR
    A["Hand holding wireless devices"] --> B["Switching device with 7-segment display"]
    B --> C["Device with 7-segment display"]

Close-up of a white electronic device with wires and connectors against a plain wall (no visible text or symbols)

graph LR
    A["Hand holding wireless devices"] --> B["Switching device with 7-segment display"]
    B --> C["Device with 7-segment display"]

Close-up of a white electronic device with wires and connectors against a plain wall (no visible text or symbols)

Монтаж оборудования

Close-up of a white electronic device with wires and connectors against a plain wall (no visible text or symbols)

Montera maskinvara

graph LR
    A["Hand holding wireless devices"] --> B["Switched to wall-mounted device"]
    B --> C["Device mounted on wall-mounted device with 77 microphones"]

硬件安装

Close-up of a white electronic device with three antennas connected by wires against a plain wall (no visible text or symbols)

硬體安裝

graph LR
    A["Person holding RF device"] --> B["Hand holding RF device"]
    B --> C["Switch 7.7"]
    C --> D["Switch 8.0"]
    D --> E["Switch 9.0"]

Pure white background with a blue horizontal bar at the top (no text or symbols)