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

USER MANUAL NWA-3500 ZYXEL

ENGLISH 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. Internet _)

Æ 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)

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

CONSOLE ETHERNET 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.

ENGLISH 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 ifthe 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 Æ 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

Æ 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

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default IP address) as the address. [agéress] htiis2.168.12 | ? 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). NWA-3500 Enter Password and click Login. Password: SSI 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. Be sure to record the Use this screen to change the password. new password and keep it in a safe place. New Password: EE | Rebpotocontm: SN

. 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; , : N Replace Factory Default Certificate alternatively click Ignore to proceed if you do not want to change the The factory default certificate is common to all certificate now. NWA models. Click Apply to create a certificate using your NWA's MAC address that will be specific to this device. 5 The MAIN MENU screen appears. MAIN MENU Welcome Lo the 2yXEL mode ob configurate, + Ctek aimienance 4 accem a ronge af moiienonce submenus.

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ROGUE AP REMOTE MGNT AUTH. SERVER CERTIFICATES LOGS VLAN MAINTENANCE LOGOUT 2 The SYSTEM > General screen appears. General Password Time Setting (General Setup OO | System Name INWA-3500 Domain Name Administrator Inactivity Timer 5 Crimes, D means no timaout) System DNS Servers First DNS Server [From DHCP x] Loc Second DNS Server [FromDHCP |] Nos Third DNS Server [FromoHcP x] [00 Peset 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.

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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 SSIDO03 profile. 2 Click Apply to save your settings.

ENGLISH 3 Click the SSID tab. The following screen appears. Ensure the settings for SSIDO3 are at their default values. The default SSID (the name of the network) is ZyXELO3, 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 SSIDO3 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. Res SSD Seat MONS Loyer ondes MC VolP_SSID ZyXEL01 cocurit | fadiusdt

ENGLISH 5 This is where you can enter ST SE DONS open Cr the security settings for your Fm | wireless network. The fields pes 7] you fill in differ according to fmesmnpar esse the type of security you select in the Security Mode field. Select None if you do not wish to use wireless security. Ross 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. ? Ifthe wireless clients cannot communicate with the network, ensure that the clients and the NWA-3500 are using the same wireless security 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.

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Æ 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.

ENGLISH ? 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.

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. Æ 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.

ENGLISH 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.

—"1 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 (POË) 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 POoE 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.

ENGLISH Æ 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.

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