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USER MANUAL NWA-8500 ZYXEL

NWA-8500 802.11a/g Ultra Thin Wireless Business Access Point

Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved

ENGLISH Introduction

The NWA-8500 is an access point that receives power from a PoE (power over Ethernet) WLAN controller. The NWA-8500 does not require a power adapter or power cord. You can just deploy the NWA-8500 in your wireless network with a PoE wireless switch. Through the NWA-8500 (labeled AP in the following figure), wireless clients on the WLAN can access the Internet or the wired network.

This guide shows you how to connect the NWA-8500 to a

WLAN controller and hang your NWA-8500 on a wall.

1 Hardware Connections

Follow the steps below to connect your NWA-8500 for Internet access.

1 Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the

ETHERNET port to a PoE WLAN controller’s WLAN port. At the time of writing, you can connect only the NWA-8500 to the NXC-8160 model.

Look at the LEDs (lights) on the NWA-8500. The PWR, LAN, WLAN 1 and WLAN 2 LEDs are all on when the Ethernet port is properly connected. The LAN, WLAN 1 and WLAN 2 LEDs blink when there is traffic.

ENGLISH V If none of the LEDs are on, check your connections, and inspect your cable for damage. Make sure that your wireless switch is powered on. If the LEDs are still off, contact your vendor.

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-8500 in a place that is high up and free of obstructions.

Follow the steps to attach your NWA-8500 to a wall.

See Product Specifications for the size of screws to use and how far apart to place them.

1 Locate a high position on the wall that is free of obstructions.

2 Drill two holes for the screws. 3

Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.

3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall.

4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to hold the weight of the NWA-8500 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the NWA-8500 with the screws on the wall. Hang the NWA-8500 on the screws.

Product Specifications

One auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDI-X 10/100

Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet port

Internal antennas with dual-band support (2.4

Distance between the centers of the holes (for wall mounting) on the device’s back.

Recommended type of screws for wall-mounting

M4 Tap Screw (see the figure below)

0º C ~ 50º C Operating

EMC: FCC Class B, CE-EMC Class B, C-Tick

Class B, VCCI Class B Safety: CSA International, CE EN60950-1

ENGLISH The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

ENGLISH This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/ television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ENGLISH FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. • To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with restrictions in France. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. • Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged. • The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must all be completely indoors. This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or 11

ENGLISH components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser. To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country.

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Warranty Information.

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DEUTSCH Ein RJ-45-Ethernet-Port (Auto-Negotiating,

Auto MDI/MDI-X, 10/100 Mbps)