NWA-3500 - Wireless Access Point ZYXEL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Model	NWA-3500
Brand	ZYXEL
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Maximum Data Rate	Up to 54 Mbps (estimated)
Interfaces	1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port 10/100 Mbps
Power Supply	12V DC power adapter (included), PoE compatible (802.3af)
Power Consumption	10 W (estimated)
Antennas	2 external removable antennas (SMA type)
LEDs	Power/System (WDS/SYS), ZyAIR (Wireless), Ethernet (Link/Activity, 10/100 Mbps)
Wireless Security	WPA2-PSK, WPA, WEP, or None
Management	Web Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
Mounting	Desktop or Wall-mount (screws not included)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	180 x 120 x 30 mm (estimated)
Weight	300 g (estimated)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (estimated)
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing (estimated)
Certifications	CE, FCC (check www.zyxel.com)
Package Contents	Access point, power adapter, quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions - NWA-3500 ZYXEL

How to install the ZYXEL NWA-3500?

To install the NWA-3500, first connect the ETHERNET port to a computer for initial configuration, then plug in the 12V DC power adapter. After configuration, connect the access point to your network via the Ethernet port. You can also use PoE power via an Ethernet cable.

How to access the configuration interface?

Open a web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Netscape 7.0+) and enter the default IP address 192.168.1.2. The default password is 1234. Click Login, then change the password for security reasons.

What are the default IP settings of the NWA-3500?

The default IP address of the NWA-3500 is 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0. To access it, configure your computer with a static IP address in the range 192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.254.

How to configure wireless security?

In the web interface, go to WIRELESS > Security. Select the security profile, for example security01, then choose the security mode (WPA2-PSK, WPA, WEP or None). For WPA2-PSK, set a pre-shared key. Ensure that clients use the same settings.

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

Check that you are using the correct power adapter and that it is properly plugged in. Unplug and reconnect the power. If the problem persists, contact your dealer as this may indicate a hardware issue.

How to use PoE power?

The NWA-3500 supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the Ethernet port. Use a compatible PoE injector (not included) to power the access point via a CAT5 Ethernet cable. You can also use the power adapter at the same time, but first disconnect the AC power before removing the Ethernet cable.

How to mount the NWA-3500 on a wall?

Choose a high location without obstructions. Mark two holes spaced 80 mm apart and screw in two screws (not included) with a head diameter of 6 to 8 mm. Leave a gap between the head and the wall to slide the access point. Align the holes on the case with the screws and hang the device.

How to reset a forgotten password?

If you forget the password, you must reset the NWA-3500 to factory defaults. Use the RESET button on the case. Refer to the user's guide for the exact procedure.

Which browsers are compatible with the web interface?

The web interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and later, as well as Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later. Ensure JavaScript is enabled and disable pop-up blockers.

How to obtain product certifications?

Go to www.zyxel.com, select your product from the dropdown menu on the homepage, then navigate to the product page to view available certifications (CE, FCC, etc.).

USER MANUAL NWA-3500 ZYXEL

802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point

Quick Start Guide

Version 3.60

01/2010

Edition 3

Table of Contents

ENGLISH	3
DEUTSCH	17
ESPAÑOL	33
FRANÇAIS	47
ITALIANO	61
PYCCKIЙ	77
SVENSKA	91
简体中文	105
繁體中文	117

ZyXEL

Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved.

Overview

This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up and configure the NWA-3500 (Z in the figure) to allow wireless clients to securely access your wired network. See your User's Guide for more information.

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    A["Server"] --> B["Ethernet"]
    C["Printer"] --> B
    D["Computer"] --> B
    B --> E["Internet"]
    F["Z"] --> G["Device"]
    G --> H["Desktop"]
    G --> I["Desktop"]
    G --> J["Desktop"]
    G --> K["Desktop"]
    G --> L["Desktop"]
    G --> M["Desktop"]
    G --> N["Desktop"]
    G --> O["Desktop"]
    style G fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

You may need your Internet access information.

To set up your wireless network you need to:

1 Connect the Hardware
2 Access the Web Configurator
3 Configure the NWA-3500
4 Install the Hardware
5 Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional)

1 Connect the Hardware

1 Using an 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 NWA-3500's ETHERNET port to an Ethernet jack with network access after you have completed the initial configuration.

1.1 LEDs

The WDS/SYS LED blinks red while the NWA-3500 is starting up. When the NWA-3500 is ready, the ZyAIR LED turns on and blinks when there is traffic.

One of the ETHERNET LEDs on the RJ-45 ETHERNET port turns on if the ETHERNET port is properly connected, and blinks when there is traffic. The green ETHERNET LED turns on if the connection is at 10Mbps, and the yellow ETHERNET LED turns on if the connection is at 100Mbps.

If the ZyAIR LED does not turn on, make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and that the power adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power supply. Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor.

If neither ETHERNET LED turns on, check the cable connection to the NWA-3500's ETHERNET port. Ensure your computer's network card is working properly.

2 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.

2.1 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 NWA-3500. See your User's Guide for information on setting up your computer's IP address.

2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator

Even though you can connect to the NWA-3500 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 NWA-3500's default IP address) as the address.

If you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of the NWA-3500 and the computer are in the same IP address range (see Section 2.1).

2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is already entered).

3 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 NWA-3500. Refer to the User's Guide for how to use the RESET button.

4 Click Apply to replace the factory default certificate for added security; alternatively click Ignore to proceed if you do not want to change the certificate now.

5 The MAIN MENU screen appears.

3 Configure the NWA-3500

3.1 Configure System Settings

1 Click SYSTEM in the navigation panel.

2 The SYSTEM > General screen appears.

System Name is for identifying the NWA-3500 on your network. Choose a distinctive name, or leave this at its default.

Domain Name: Enter a domain name if your ISP requires one for authentication. Otherwise you can leave it blank or set to whatever may have displayed automatically.

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 following screen appears.

The wireless stations and the NWA-3500 must use the same SSID, channel ID and encryption settings for wireless communication.

WLAN Adaptor: Ensure that WLAN1 is selected.

Operating Mode: Ensure that Access Point mode is selected.

802.11 Mode: Select the wireless standard you want your network to use. If all the wireless clients support IEEE 802.11a, select 802.11a. Otherwise, select 802.11b+g.

Choose Channel ID: Select the wireless channel you want your network to use. To have the NWA-3500 automatically select a channel, click Scan instead.

SSID Profile: Select the SSID profile you want to configure for network access from the drop-down list box. This example uses the SSID03 profile.

2 Click Apply to save your settings.

3 Click the SSID tab. The following screen appears.

Ensure the settings for SSID03 are at their default values.

The default SSID (the name of the network) is ZyXEL03, its default Security setting is Security01. Layer 2 Isolation and MAC Filter are set to Disable by default.

If you want to change the SSID profile's settings, select SSID03 and click Edit.

4 Click the Security tab. Ensure that Security01 is selected and click Edit.

If you don't configure wireless security, then anyone can access your network.

Wireless	SSID	Security	RADIUS	Layer-2 Isolation	MAC Filter
	Index	Profile Name	SSID	Security	RADIUS	QoS	Layer-2 Isolation	MAC Filter
	1	VoIP_SSID	ZyXEL01	security01	radius01	VoIP	Disable	Disable
	2	Guest_SSID	ZyXEL02	security01	radius01	NONE	Disolation01	Disable
	3	SSID03	ZyXEL03	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	4	SSID04	ZyXEL04	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	5	SSID05	ZyXEL05	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	6	SSID06	ZyXEL06	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	7	SSID07	ZyXEL07	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	8	SSID08	ZyXEL08	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	9	SSID09	ZyXEL09	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	10	SSID10	ZyXEL10	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
	11	SSID11	ZyXEL11	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
12	SSID12	ZyXEL12	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable	Disable
13	SSID13	ZyXEL13	security01	radius01	NONE	Disable

	Index	Profile Name	Security Mode
O	1	security01	None
●	2	security02	None
●	3	security03	None
●	4	security04	None
●	5	security05	None
●	6	security06	None
●	7	security07	None
●	8	security08	None
●	9	security09	None
●	10	security10	None
●	11	security11	None
●	12	security12	None
●	13	security13	None
●	14	security14	None
●	15	security15	None
●	16	security16	None

5 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 NWA-3500 are using the same wireless security settings.

3.2 Configure IP Settings

1 You need to set your NWA-3500'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 NWA-3500.

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 NWA-3500 now uses the new IP settings; you can no longer connect to the NWA-3500 using the default IP address.

If you change the NWA-3500'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 NWA-3500. Refer to your DHCP server's documentation for more information.

2 If you changed your computer's IP address in Section 2.1, return it to its previous setting.
3 Change the wireless settings in the wireless stations to match those of the NWA-3500. Refer to your wireless adapter's documentation.

The NWA-3500 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 NWA-3500.

If the NWA-3500 cannot communicate with the network, ensure that the NWA-3500 is using an IP address on the same subnet as the switch / router.

4 Install the Hardware

4.1 Attaching Antennas

Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors on the sides of your NWA-3500. 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 electronic device with a pin and antenna, showing a circular arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

4.2 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 NWA-3500 high up in an area that is free of obstructions.

Wall-mounting

Do the following to attach your NWA-3500 to a wall.

1 Screw two screws (not included) into the wall 80mm 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 NWA-3500.

Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the NWA-3500 with the connection cables.

2 Adjust the cables.

Run the connection cables down the back of the NWA-3500 as shown in the following figure.

OR:

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

3 Align the holes on the back of the NWA-3500 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NWA-3500 on the screws.

5 Set Up Power over Ethernet (Optional)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability to provide power to your NWA-3500 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 NWA-3500.

In the following figure, Z is your NWA-3500, A is the CAT 5 Ethernet cable, B is the PoE injector and C is the power cable.

graph TD
    Z["Router Z"] -->|A| B["Network"]
    B -->|B| LAN["LAN"]
    LAN -->|C| Router["Router"]
    Router -->|C| Router1["Router"]
    Router1 -->|C| Router2["Router"]

You can connect the NWA-3500 to PoE via the ETHERNET port AND to a power source via the POWER 12VDC port. If you do so, do not disconnect the ETHERNET port before you disconnect the POWER 12VDC port. This causes the NWA-3500 to restart.

6 Procedure to View a Product's Certification(s)

1 Go to www.zyxel.com.
2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

Übersicht

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    A["Hand holding RF device"] --> B["Switched device with LED indicator"]
    B --> C["Device with network interface"]

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5 Power over Ethernet (PoE)

3 Configure el NWA-3500

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    A["Hand holding drone controller"] --> B["Add to device with signal lines"]
    B --> C["Add to network router"]

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3 Configurer le NWA-3500

	Index	Profile Name	Security Node
0	1	security01	None
-	2	security02	None
●	3	security03	None
●	4	security04	None
●	5	security05	None
●	6	security06	None
●	7	security07	None
●	8	security08	None
●	9	security09	None
●	10	security10	None
●	11	security11	None
●	12	security12	None
●	13	security13	None
●	14	security14	None
●	15	security15	None
●	16	security16	None

graph LR
    A["Drone with antenna"] --> B["Wall-mounted device with sensor"]
    B --> C["Wi-Fi router with antenna"]

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2.3 Log Into the Web Configurator

Even though you can connect to the NWA-3500 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 NWA-3500's default IP address) as the address.

If you cannot access the Web configurator, make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of the NWA-3500 and the computer are in the same IP address range (see Sezione 2.1).

2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is already entered).

3 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 NWA-3500. Refer to the User's Guide for how to use the RESET button.

4 Click Apply to replace the factory default certificate for added security; alternatively click Ignore to proceed if you do not want to change the certificate now.

5 The MAIN MENU screen appears.

3 Configurare NWA-3500

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    A["Hand holding a drone controller"] --> B["Add signal to wall-mounted device"]
    B --> C["Add Wi-Fi router"]

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5 Power over Ethernet (PoE)

graph TD
    A["Server"] --> B["Ethernet"]
    C["Printer"] --> B
    D["Computer"] --> B
    B --> E["Internet"]
    F["Z"] --> G["Device"]
    G --> H["Wireless Device"]
    H --> I["Wireless Devices"]
    I --> J["Wireless Devices"]
    J --> K["Wireless Devices"]
    K --> L["Wireless Devices"]
    L --> M["Wireless Devices"]
    M --> N["Wireless Devices"]
    N --> O["Wireless Devices"]
    O --> P["Wireless Devices"]
    P --> Q["Wireless Devices"]
    Q --> R["Wireless Devices"]
    R --> S["Wireless Devices"]
    S --> T["Wireless Devices"]
    T --> U["Wireless Devices"]
    U --> V["Wireless Devices"]
    V --> W["Wireless Devices"]
    W --> X["Wireless Devices"]
    X --> Y["Wireless Devices"]

graph LR
    A["Hand holding router"] --> B["Scan through device"]
    B --> C["Add Wi-Fi to router"]

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3 Konfigurera NWA-3500

	Index	Profile Name	Security Mode
0	1	security01	None
-	2	security02	None
●	3	security03	None
●	4	security04	None
●	5	security05	None
●	6	security06	None
●	7	security07	None
●	8	security08	None
●	9	security09	None
●	10	security10	None
●	11	security11	None
●	12	security12	None
●	13	security13	None
●	14	security14	None
●	15	security15	None
●	16	security16	None

5 Här kan du ange

4.2 Montera maskinvara

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    A["Hand holding RF device"] --> B["Switching to device"]
    B --> C["Add WiFi to WiFi indicator"]

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IP Address Assignment

Get automatically from DHCP
Use fixed IP address

IP Address

192.168.1.2

IP Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway IP Address

0.0.0.0

Apply

Reset

5.2 硬件安装

4.2 硬體安裝

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    A["Hand holding router"] --> B["Inserting into device"]
    B --> C["Add to LED"]
    C --> D["Add to Wi-Fi router"]

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