ZYXEL WBE Series 5 Port 8 Port Web Managed Gigabit Switch User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: ZYXEL

Table of Contents

WBE Series 5 Port 8 Port Web Managed Gigabit Switch
Product Information
Specifications
Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison
1.3 Zyxel Device Roles
- AP Management
2.1 Switching Management Modes
2.2 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility
- FAQ
Q: What is the default management IP address for the
Q: What is the default login username and password for the
Q: Are all firmware features supported by all products in the
Q: What is the Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility?

WBE Series 5 Port 8 Port Web Managed Gigabit Switch

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series
Wireless Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Default Management IP Address: http://DHCP-assigned IP OR
http://192.168.1.2
User Name: admin
Password: 1234
Version: 6.60-6.65 Edition 1, 10/2023

Introduction

1.1 Overview

The NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series is a range of access points that
support various wireless standards including 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. This User’s Guide provides information on the
usage and configuration of these access points.

1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison

Not all products in the NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series support all
firmware features. Please refer to the product feature tables in
Section 1.2 on page 13 for detailed information on the supported
features of your specific product.

1.3 Zyxel Device Roles

The NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series access points can be configured to
perform different roles depending on your network requirements.
These roles include but are not limited to: Access Point (AP),
Wireless Distribution System (WDS), and Wireless Bridge.

AP Management

2.1 Switching Management Modes

The access points in the NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series support
different management modes. You can switch between these modes to
configure and manage your access points. Refer to the documentation
for detailed instructions on switching between management
modes.

2.2 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility

The Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility provides a centralized
management solution for multiple access points in the
NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series. It allows you to easily configure and
monitor your access points from a single interface. Refer to the
documentation for detailed instructions on using the Zyxel One
Network (ZON) Utility.

FAQ

Q: What is the default management IP address for the

NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series access points?

A: The default management IP address is either the DHCP-assigned
IP or http://192.168.1.2.

access points?

A: The default username is admin and the default password is
1234.

Q: Are all firmware features supported by all products in the

NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series?

A: No, not all products support all firmware features. Please
refer to the product feature tables in Section 1.2 on page 13 for
detailed information on the supported features of your specific
product.

Q: What is the Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility?

A: The Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility is a centralized
management solution for multiple access points in the
NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series. It allows you to easily configure and
monitor your access points from a single interface.

User’s Guide
NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Access Point

Default Login Details

Management IP Address
User Name Password

http://DHCP-assigned IP OR
http://192.168.1.2
admin
1234

Version 6.60-6.65 Edition 1, 10/2023

IMPO RTANT!
READ C AREFULLY BEFO RE USE.
KEEP THIS G UIDE FO R FUTURE REFERENC E.
This is a User’s Guide for a series of products. Not all products support all firmware features. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product hardware, firmware, or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Some screens or options in this book may not be available for your product (see the product feature tables in Section 1.2 on page 13).
Re la te d Do c um e nta tio n
· Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the Zyxel Device and access the Web Configurator.
· CLI Reference Guide The CLI Reference Guide explains how to use the Command- Line Interface (CLI) and CLI commands to configure the Zyxel Device.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the Zyxel Device.
· Web Configurator Online Help Click the help icon in any screen for help in configuring that screen and supplementary information.
· Nebula Control Center User’s Guide This User’s Guide shows how to manage the Zyxel Device remotely. The features of these devices can be managed through Nebula Control Center. It also offers features that are not available when the Zyxel Device is in standalone mode (see Section 2.1.2 on page 28).
· AC (AP Controller) User’s Guide See the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC User’s Guide for instructions on using the gateways or NXC as an AP Controller (AC) for the Zyxel Device. This is used when the Zyxel Device is set to be managed by a Zyxel AC.
· More Information Go to support.zyxe l.c om to find other information on the Zyxel Device.
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Document Conventions
Do c um e nt C o nve ntio ns

Wa rning s a nd No te s
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Wa rning s te ll yo u a b o ut thing s tha t c o uld ha rm yo u o r yo ur de vic e .
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Synta x C o nve ntio ns
· All models in this series may be referred to as the “Zyxel Device” in this guide. · Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bo ld font. · A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, C o nfig ura tio n >
Ne two rk > IP Se tting means you first click C o nfig ura tio n in the navigation panel, then the Ne two rk sub menu and finally the IP Se tting tab to get to that screen.
Ic o ns Use d in Fig ure s
Figures in this guide may use the following generic icons. The Zyxel Device icon is not an exact representation of your device.

Zyxel Device

Router

Switch

Internet

Server

Desktop

Laptop

IP Phone

Printer

Smart T.V.

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Contents Overview
C o nte nts O ve rvie w
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 AP Management …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Hardware …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37 Web Configurator ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 Sta nda lo ne C o nfig ura tio n ………………………………………………………………………………………………….57 Standalone Configuration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 58 Dashboard ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 60 Setup Wizard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66 Monitor ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 Network ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85 Wireless ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 98 Bluetooth …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 114 User ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 117 AP Profile ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 124 WDS Profile …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 170 Certificates ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 172 System ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 188 Log and Report ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 210 File Manager ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 222 Diagnostics ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 235 LEDs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 238 Antenna Switch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 241 Reboot ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 243 Lo c a l C o nfig ura tio n in C lo ud Mo de ………………………………………………………………………………….245 Cloud Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 246 Network …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 249 Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 252 Appe ndic e s a nd Tro ub le sho o ting …………………………………………………………………………………….258 Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 259
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Ta b le o f C o nte nts
Do c um e nt C o nve ntio ns ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
C o nte nts O ve rvie w ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Ta b le o f C o nte nts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
C ha pte r 1 Intro duc tio n ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12
1.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison …………………………………………………………………….. 13 1.3 Zyxel Device Roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
1.3.1 Root AP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 1.3.2 Wireless Repeater …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 1.3.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Monitor ………………………………………………………………………………… 24 1.4 Sample Feature Applications ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 1.4.1 MBSSID …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 1.4.2 Dual-Radio/Triple-Radio and BandFlex …………………………………………………………………… 25
C ha pte r 2 AP Ma na g e m e nt………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27
2.1 Management Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 2.1.1 Standalone ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 2.1.2 Nebula Control Center …………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 2.1.3 AP Controller (AC) …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
2.2 Switching Management Modes ……………………………………………………………………………………… 30 2.3 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility ………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
2.3.1 Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 2.3.2 Run the ZON Utility ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32 2.4 Ways to Access the Zyxel Device ……………………………………………………………………………………. 35 2.5 Good Habits for Managing the Zyxel Device ………………………………………………………………….. 36
C ha pte r 3 Ha rdwa re …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37
3.1 Grounding (WAC6552D-S, WAC6553D-E and WAX655E) …………………………………………………. 37 3.2 Zyxel Device Models With Single LEDs ……………………………………………………………………………… 38 3.3 Zyxel Device LED …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 3.4 Ports ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
C ha pte r 4 We b C o nfig ura to r……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46
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4.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ……………………………………………………………………………………. 46 4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
4.3.1 Title Bar ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 4.3.2 Navigation Panel …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 4.3.3 Standalone Mode Navigation Panel Menus …………………………………………………………… 51 4.3.4 Cloud Mode Navigation Panel Menus ……………………………………………………………………. 53 4.3.5 Tables and Lists ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 54
Pa rt I: Sta nda lo ne C o nfig ura tio n …………………………………………………………. 57
C ha pte r 5 Sta nda lo ne C o nfig ura tio n …………………………………………………………………………………………………..58
5.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 58 5.2 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device ………………………………………………………………………….. 58
C ha pte r 6 Da shb o a rd …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60
6.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 60 6.1.1 CPU Usage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 64 6.1.2 Memory Usage ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65
C ha pte r 7 Se tup Wiza rd ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………66
7.1 Accessing the Wizard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 7.2 Using the Wizard …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66
7.2.1 Step 1 Time Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66 7.2.2 Step 2 Password and Uplink Connection ………………………………………………………………… 67 7.2.3 Step 3 SSID ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68 7.2.4 Step 4 Radio ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 70 7.2.5 Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
C ha pte r 8 Mo nito r………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………73
8.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73 8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter …………………………………………………………………………… 73
8.2 What You Need to Know ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 8.3 Network Status ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 74
8.3.1 Port Statistics Graph ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75 8.4 Radio List ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76
8.4.1 AP Mode Radio Information …………………………………………………………………………………… 77
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8.5 Station List ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 79 8.6 WDS Link Info ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 80 8.7 Detected Device ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 81 8.8 View Log ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
C ha pte r 9 Ne two rk……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..85
9.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85 9.1.1 AP Controller Management …………………………………………………………………………………… 85 9.1.2 What You Can Do in this Chapter …………………………………………………………………………… 87
9.2 IP Setting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 88 9.3 VLAN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 89 9.4 Storm Control …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 94 9.5 AC (AP Controller) Discovery ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95 9.6 NCC Discovery ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 96
C ha pte r 10 Wire le ss ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..98
10.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 98 10.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter …………………………………………………………………………. 98 10.1.2 What You Need to Know ……………………………………………………………………………………… 99
10.2 AP Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 99 10.3 Rogue AP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 105
10.3.1 Add/Edit Rogue/Friendly List ……………………………………………………………………………….. 108 10.4 Load Balancing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
10.4.1 Disassociating and Delaying Connections ………………………………………………………….. 110 10.5 DCS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 111 10.6 Technical Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112
C ha pte r 11 Blue to o th………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….114
11.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 114 11.1.1 What You Need To Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 114
11.2 Bluetooth Advertising Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………… 114 11.2.1 Edit Advertising Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………. 115
C ha pte r 12 Use r………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….117
12.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 117 12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 117 12.1.2 What You Need To Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 117
12.2 User Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118 12.2.1 Add/Edit User ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118
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12.3 Setting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 120 12.3.1 Edit User Authentication Timeout Settings ……………………………………………………………. 122
C ha pte r 13 AP Pro file ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….124
13.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 124 13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 124 13.1.2 What You Need To Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 124
13.2 Radio ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 129 13.2.1 Add/Edit Radio Profile ………………………………………………………………………………………… 130
13.3 SSID …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 137 13.3.1 SSID List ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 137 13.3.2 Add/Edit SSID Profile …………………………………………………………………………………………… 139 13.3.3 Setting Up General and Guest WiFi Networks on Both Radios ……………………………… 141
13.4 Security List …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 146 13.4.1 Add/Edit Security Profile ……………………………………………………………………………………… 147 13.4.2 Creating a Security Profile ………………………………………………………………………………….. 163
13.5 MAC Filter List ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 164 13.5.1 Add/Edit MAC Filter Profile ………………………………………………………………………………….. 165
13.6 Layer-2 Isolation List …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 166 13.6.1 Add/Edit Layer-2 Isolation Profile ………………………………………………………………………… 168
C ha pte r 14 WDS Pro file ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….170
14.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 170 14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 170
14.2 WDS Profile ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 170 14.2.1 Add/Edit WDS Profile ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 171
C ha pte r 15 C e rtific a te s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………172
15.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 172 15.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 172 15.1.2 What You Need to Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 172 15.1.3 Verifying a Certificate ………………………………………………………………………………………… 174
15.2 My Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 175 15.2.1 Add My Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 176 15.2.2 Edit My Certificates …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 178 15.2.3 Import Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 181
15.3 Trusted Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 182 15.3.1 Edit Trusted Certificates ………………………………………………………………………………………. 183 15.3.2 Import Trusted Certificates ………………………………………………………………………………….. 186
15.4 Technical Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 187
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C ha pte r 16 Syste m ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..188
16.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 188 16.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 188
16.2 Host Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 188 16.3 Power Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 189 16.4 Date and Time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 190
16.4.1 Pre-defined NTP Time Servers List …………………………………………………………………………. 192 16.4.2 Time Server Synchronization ……………………………………………………………………………….. 192 16.5 WWW Overview ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 193 16.5.1 Service Access Limitations ………………………………………………………………………………….. 193 16.5.2 System Timeout …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 193 16.5.3 HTTPS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 194 16.5.4 Configuring WWW Service Control ……………………………………………………………………… 194 16.5.5 HTTPS Example ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 196 16.6 SSH ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 201 16.6.1 How SSH Works …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 202 16.6.2 SSH Implementation on the Zyxel Device ……………………………………………………………. 203 16.6.3 Requirements for Using SSH …………………………………………………………………………………. 203 16.6.4 Configuring SSH ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 203 16.6.5 Examples of Secure Telnet Using SSH …………………………………………………………………… 204 16.7 FTP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 205 16.8 SNMP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 206 16.8.1 Supported MIBs ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 207 16.8.2 SNMP Traps …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 207 16.8.3 Configuring SNMP ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 207 16.8.4 Adding or Editing an SNMPv3 User Profile ……………………………………………………………. 208
C ha pte r 17 Lo g a nd Re po rt…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………210
17.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 210 17.1.1 What You Can Do In this Chapter ………………………………………………………………………. 210
17.2 Email Daily Report ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 210 17.3 Log Setting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 212
17.3.1 Log Setting Screen ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 212 17.3.2 Edit System Log Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………… 213 17.3.3 Edit Remote Server ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 217 17.3.4 Active Log Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 218
C ha pte r 18 File Ma na g e r ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………222
18.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 222 18.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 222
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18.1.2 What you Need to Know …………………………………………………………………………………….. 222 18.2 Configuration File ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 224
18.2.1 Example of Configuration File Download Using FTP ……………………………………………… 228 18.3 Firmware Package ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 229
18.3.1 Example of Firmware Upload Using FTP ……………………………………………………………….. 232 18.4 Shell Script …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 233
C ha pte r 19 Dia g no stic s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………235
19.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 235 19.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 235
19.2 Diagnostics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 235 19.3 Remote Capture ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 236
C ha pte r 20 LEDs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………238
20.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 238 20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 238
20.2 Suppression Screen …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 238 20.3 Locator Screen …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 239
C ha pte r 21 Ante nna Switc h ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..241
21.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 241 21.1.1 What You Need To Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 241
21.2 Antenna Switch Screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 241
C ha pte r 22 Re b o o t……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..243
22.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 243 22.1.1 What You Need To Know ……………………………………………………………………………………. 243
22.2 Reboot ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 243
Pa rt II: Lo c a l C o nfig ura tio n in C lo ud Mo de ………………………………………… 245
C ha pte r 23 C lo ud Mo de …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….246
23.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 246 23.2 Cloud Mode Web Configurator Screens ……………………………………………………………………… 246 23.3 Dashboard …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 247
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C ha pte r 24 Ne two rk……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………249
24.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 249 24.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 249
24.2 IP Setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 249 24.3 VLAN ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 251 C ha pte r 25 Ma inte na nc e ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………252 25.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 252
25.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ……………………………………………………………………….. 252 25.2 Shell Script …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 252 25.3 Diagnostics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 253 25.4 Remote Capture ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 254 25.5 View Log …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 255
Pa rt III: Appe ndic e s a nd Tro ub le sho o ting ………………………………………….. 258
C ha pte r 26 Tro ub le sho o ting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..259
26.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 259 26.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED …………………………………………………………………….. 259 26.3 Zyxel Device Management, Access, and Login …………………………………………………………… 260 26.4 Internet Access …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 265 26.5 WiFi Network ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 266 26.6 Resetting the Zyxel Device ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 268 26.7 Getting More Troubleshooting Help …………………………………………………………………………….. 269
Appendix A Importing Certificates ………………………………………………………………………………….. 270 Appendix B IPv6………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 294 Appendix C Customer Support ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 302 Appendix D Legal Information ………………………………………………………………………………………… 307
Inde x ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….319
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C HA PTER 1 Intro duc tio n

1.1 O ve rvie w

This User’s Guide covers the models listed in the following table. They can be managed in one of the following methods: remote management through Nebula Control Center (NCC) or an AP Controller (AC) such as the ZyWALL ATP, or local management in Standalone Mode. Each Zyxel Device runs in standalone mode by default, but it is recommended to use NCC management if it is available for your device.

NC C , AC o r Sta nda lo ne (Ne b ula Fle x PRO ) · WAC500 · WAC500H · WAX510D · WAX610D · WAX620D-6E · WAX630S · WAX640S-6E · WAX650S · WAX655E · WAX300H · WBE660S

NC C o r Sta nda lo ne (Ne b ula Fle x) · NWA110AX · NWA210AX · NWA220AX-6E · NWA1123ACv3

For more information about Access Point (AP) management, see Section 2.1 on page 27.
When two or more APs are interconnected, this network is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). See Section 1.3.2 on page 22 for more information on root and repeater APs and how to set them up.
The screens you see in the web configurator may be different depending on the Zyxel Device model you’re using.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.2 Zyxe l De vic e Pro duc t Fe a ture C o m pa riso n

The following tables show the differences between each Zyxel Device model. You can find the feature introductions in the later sections.

Table 1 500/1000 Models Comparison Table

FEA TURES

WAC500/ WA C 500H

Supported WiFi Standards

IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac

Supported Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz 5 GHz

Supported Channel Width

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80 MHz

Available Security Modes

None Enhanced-open
WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

Number of SSID Profiles

Number of WiFi Radios

Security Profile Radius Settings

Yes

Security Profile Enterprise Authentication Settings

Yes

Rogue AP Detection

Yes

WDS (Wireless Distribution

System) – Root AP & Repeater

Yes

Modes

Wireless Bridge

Tunnel Forwarding Mode

Yes

Layer-2 Isolation

Yes

Supported PoE Standards

IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at

Power Detection

External Antennas

Internal Antennas

Yes

Antenna Switch

Smart Antenna

Yes

Console Port

4-Pin Serial

Reset Button

Yes

LED Locator

Yes

LED Suppression

Yes

AC (AP Controller) Discovery

Yes

NebulaFlex PRO

Yes

NCC Discovery

Yes

802.11r Fast Roaming Support

Yes

802.11k/v Assisted Roaming

Yes

NWA1123- AC V3
IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80 MHz None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise
64 2 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No No Yes IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at No No Yes No Yes 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes

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Table 1 500/1000 Models Comparison Table (continued)

FEA TURES

WAC500/ WA C 500H

NWA1123- AC V3

Proxy ARP

Yes

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Load Balancing

Yes

Ethernet Storm Control

Yes

Wireless Remote Capture

Yes

SNMP

Yes

Grounding

Power Jack

Yes

Maximum number of log messages

512 event logs

Latest Firmware Version Supported

6.60

Table 2 WiFi 6 Models Comparison Table

FEA TURES

WAX630S

WAX650S

NW A 1 1 0 A X NW A 2 1 0 A X

Supported WiFi Standards

IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax

Supported Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz 5 GHz

Supported Channel Width

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160
MHz

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80 MHz (NWA210AX supports
160 MHz)

Available Security Modes

None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

Number of SSID Profiles

Number of WiFi Radios

Security Profile Radius Settings

Yes

Security Profile Enterprise Authentication Settings

Yes

Rogue AP Detection

Yes

WDS (Wireless Distribution

System) – Root AP & Repeater

Yes

Modes

Wireless Bridge

Yes

Tunnel Forwarding Mode

Yes

Layer-2 Isolation

Yes

Supported PoE Standards

IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at

IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3bt

IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at

Power Detection

Yes

External Antennas

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Table 2 WiFi 6 Models Comparison Table (continued)

FEA TURES

WAX630S

WAX650S

Internal Antennas Antenna Switch Smart Antenna Console Port Reset Button LED Locator LED Suppression AC (AP Controller) Discovery NebulaFlex PRO NCC Discovery 802.11r Fast Roaming Support 802.11k/v Assisted Roaming Proxy ARP Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Load Balancing Ethernet Storm Control Wireless Remote Capture SNMP Grounding Power Jack Maximum number of log messages Latest Firmware Version Supported

Yes No Yes 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6.60

Yes No Yes 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 512 event logs
6.60

NW A 1 1 0 A X NW A 2 1 0 A X
Yes No No 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6.60

Table 3 WiFi 6 Models Comparison Table

FEA TURES

WAX655E

WAX510D WAX610D

WAX300H

Supported WiFi Standards

IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax

Supported Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz 5 GHz

Supported Channel Width

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160
MHz

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80 MHz (WAX610D supports
160 MHz)

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz

Available Security Modes

None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

None Enhanced-open
WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

Number of SSID Profiles

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FEA TURES

WAX655E

Number of WiFi Radios Security Profile Radius Settings Security Profile Enterprise Authentication Settings Rogue AP Detection WDS (Wireless Distribution System) – Root AP & Repeater Modes Wireless Bridge
Tunnel Forwarding Mode Layer-2 Isolation Supported PoE Standards
Power Detection External Antennas Internal Antennas Antenna Switch
Smart Antenna Console Port Reset Button LED Locator LED Suppression AC (AP Controller) Discovery NebulaFlex PRO NCC Discovery 802.11r Fast Roaming Support 802.11k/v Assisted Roaming Proxy ARP Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Load Balancing Ethernet Storm Control Wireless Remote Capture SNMP Grounding Power Jack Maximum number of log messages Latest Firmware Version Supported

2 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at Yes Yes No
No
No 4-Pin Serial
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6.60

WAX510D WAX610D
2 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
WAX510D: No WAX610D: Yes
Yes Yes IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at Yes No Yes Yes (per AP) No 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
512 event logs
6.60

WAX300H
2 Yes Yes No
Yes
No No Yes IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at No No Yes No No 4-Pin Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No
6.60

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Table 4 WiFi 6E Models Comparison Table

FEA TURES

WAX620D- 6E

WAX640S- 6E

NWA220AX- 6E

Supported WiFi Standards

IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax

Supported Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz

BandFlex (5 GHz/6 GHz)

Yes

Supported Channel Width

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz 6G: 20/40/80/160 MHz

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160
MHz 6G: 20/40/80/160
MHz

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160 MHz 6G: 20/40/80/160 MHz

Available Security Modes

None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

Number of SSID Profiles

Number of WiFi Radios

Security Profile Radius Settings

Yes

Security Profile Enterprise Authentication Settings

Yes

Rogue AP Detection

Yes

WDS (Wireless Distribution

System) – Root AP & Repeater

Yes

Modes

Wireless Bridge

Yes

Tunnel Forwarding Mode

Yes

Layer-2 Isolation

Yes

Supported PoE Standards

IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at

IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.3bt

IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at

Power Detection

Yes

External Antennas

Internal Antennas

Yes

Antenna Switch

Yes (per AP)

Smart Antenna

Yes

Console Port

4-Pin Serial

Reset Button

Yes

LED Locator

Yes

LED Suppression

Yes

AC (AP Controller) Discovery

Yes

NebulaFlex PRO

Yes

NCC Discovery

Yes

802.11r Fast Roaming Support

Yes

802.11k/v Assisted Roaming

Yes

Proxy ARP

Yes

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Table 4 WiFi 6E Models Comparison Table (continued)

FEA TURES

WAX620D- 6E

WAX640S- 6E

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Yes

Load Balancing

Yes

Ethernet Storm Control

Yes

Wireless Remote Capture

Yes

SNMP

Yes

Grounding

Yes

Power Jack

Yes

Maximum number of log messages

512 event logs

Latest Firmware Version Supported

6.60

Table 5 WiFi 7 Models Comparison Table

FEA TURES

W BE6 6 0 S

Supported WiFi Standards

IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax IEEE 802.11be

Supported Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz

BandFlex (5 GHz/6 GHz)

Yes

Supported Channel Width

2.4G: 20/40 MHz 5G: 20/40/80/160/240 MHz
6G: 80/160/320 MHz

Available Security Modes

None Enhanced-open WEP WPA2-MIX / WPA3 Personal & Enterprise

Number of SSID Profiles

Number of WiFi Radios

Security Profile Radius Settings

Yes

Security Profile Enterprise Authentication Settings

Yes

Rogue AP Detection

Yes

WDS (Wireless Distribution

System) – Root AP & Repeater

Yes

Modes

Wireless Bridge

Yes

Tunnel Forwarding Mode

Yes

Layer-2 Isolation

Yes

Supported PoE Standards

IEEE 802.3bt IEEE 802.3at

Power Detection

Yes

External Antennas

Internal Antennas

Yes

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FEA TURES

W BE6 6 0 S

Antenna Switch

Smart Antenna

Yes

Console Port

4-Pin Serial

Reset Button

Yes

LED Locator

Yes

LED Suppression

Yes

AC (AP Controller) Discovery

Yes

NebulaFlex PRO

Yes

NCC Discovery

Yes

802.11r Fast Roaming Support

Yes

802.11k/v Assisted Roaming

Yes

Proxy ARP

Yes

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Yes

Load Balancing

Yes

Ethernet Storm Control

Yes

Wireless Remote Capture

Yes

SNMP

Yes

Grounding

Power Jack

USB-C

Maximum number of log messages

512 event logs

Latest Firmware Version Supported

6.65

1.3 Zyxe l De vic e Ro le s
This section describes some of the different roles that your Zyxel Device can take up within a network. Not all roles are supported by all models (see Section 1.2 on page 13). The Zyxel Device can serve as a:
· Access Point (AP) – This is used to allow WiFi clients to connect to the Internet. · Radio Frequency (RF) monitor – If your Zyxel Device supports rogue APs detection, it can serve as an
RF monitor and searches for rogue APs to help eliminate network threats. An RF monitor can simultaneously act as an AP. · Root AP – A root AP connects to the gateway or switch through a wired Ethernet connection and has wireless repeaters connected to it to extend its range. · Wireless repeater – A wireless repeater wirelessly connects to a root AP and extends the network’s wireless range. A wireless repeater can also be a wireless bridge that connects to a root AP and extends the network to wired client devices.
If a client (D) tries to set up his own AP (R) with weak security settings, the network becomes exposed to threats. The RF monitor (M) scans the area to detect all APs, which can help the network administrator discover these rogue APs and remove them.

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Fig ure 1 Zyxel Device Application in a Network
Wire le ss Distrib utio n Syste m (WDS)
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a network system that allows you to distribute the network to areas that require Internet connections. You can extend your network to unreachable areas with wireless repeaters. The following figure shows you how to create a secure WDS with two wireless repeaters. The root AP (Y) is connected to a network with Internet access and has wireless repeaters (X and Z) connected to it to expand the WiFi network’s range. Clients (A and B) can access the wired network through the wireless repeaters (X and Z) and/or root AP.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Fig ure 2 Wireless Distribution System Network Example
The Zyxel Device can also serve as a wireless bridge in Repeater mode. A wireless bridge connects two wired networks through a wireless connection. When the Zyxel Device is connected to a root AP, enable wireless bridge to allow traffic through the Ethernet port on the Zyxel Device to a wired network. Check Section 1.2 on page 13 for models that support wireless bridge. The following figure shows an example of a WDS with a repeater acting as a wireless bridge. The root AP (X) is connected to a network with Internet access. The wireless repeater (Y) is connected to the root AP (X) to expand the network. Clients (A and B) are connected to the wireless repeater through the switch/ gateway/router (G ). They can access the network with the extended wired network the wireless bridge (wireless repeater) provides.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Fig ure 3 Wireless Bridge Network Example
1.3.1 Ro o t AP
In Root AP mode, you can have multiple SSIDs active for regular WiFi connections and one SSID (WDS SSID) for the connection with a repeater. WiFi clients can use either SSID to associate with the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode. A repeater must use the repeater SSID to connect to the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode. See Section 14.1 on page 170 for more details. When the Zyxel Device is in Root AP mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other repeaters is independent of the security between the WiFi clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section 10.2 on page 99 and Section 14.2 on page 170 for more details. Unless specified, the term “security settings” refers to the traffic between the WiFi clients and the AP. At the time of writing, repeater security is compatible with the Zyxel Device only.
1.3.2 Wire le ss Re pe a te r
Using Repeater mode, your Zyxel Device can extend the range of the WLAN. In the figure below, the Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Z) has a wireless connection to the Zyxel Device in Root AP mode (X) which is connected to a wired network and also has a wireless connection to another Zyxel Device in Repeater mode (Y) at the same time. Z acts as a repeater that forwards traffic between associated WiFi clients and the wired LAN. Y acts as a wireless bridge (repeater with WDS wireless bridging enabled) that forwards traffic between wired clients and the wired LAN. Clients A and B access the AP and the wired network behind the AP through repeaters Z and Y.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Fig ure 4 Repeater Application
When the Zyxel Device is in Repeater mode, repeater security between the Zyxel Device and other repeater is independent of the security between the WiFi clients and the AP or repeater. When repeater security is enabled, both APs and repeaters must use the same pre-shared key. See Section 10.2 on page 99 and Section 14.2 on page 170 for more details. For NCC managed devices, you only need to enable AP Sma rt Me sh to automatically create wireless links between APs. See the NCC User’s Guide for more details. To set up a WDS in standalone mode APs, do the following steps. You should already have the root AP set up (see the Quick Start Guide for hardware connections). 1 Go to C o nfig ura tio n > O b je c t > WDS Pro file in your root AP Web Configurator and click Add. 2 Enter a profile name, a WDS SSID, and a pre-shared key. 3 Go to C o nfig ura tio n > Wire le ss > AP Ma na g e m e nt, select the Ra dio WDS Pro file of the radio on which you are setting the WDS connection to use the WDS profile you set, and click Apply. 4 Do steps 1 and 3 for the wireless repeater using the same WDS SSID and pre-shared key. 5 Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between the root and repeater Zyxel Devices is made. (Optional) If your Zyxel Device supports wireless bridging, you can extend a wired network from the port on the wireless repeater, do the following steps: 6 Go to C o nfig ura tio n > Wire le ss > AP Ma na g e m e nt, select Se tup WDS Wire le ss Bridg ing to enable wireless bridge on the wireless repeater. 7 Connect the client device to the Zyxel Device’s port with an Ethernet cable.
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Note: Make sure the VLAN settings on both the root AP and the wireless repeater are exactly the same so they can communicate.
Note: When wireless bridge is enabled, wireless interfaces for client devices will be disabled. You can only transmit data through the wireless repeater’s ports.
Note: Frequency bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz are not supported in Repeater mode.
To set up a WDS in AC (AP Controller)-managed Zyxel Devices, see the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC User’s Guide.
1.3.3 Ra dio Fre q ue nc y (RF) Mo nito r
The Zyxel Device supports Ro g ue AP De te c tio n (see Section 10.3 on page 105). Ro g ue AP De te c tio n allows the Zyxel Device to be set to work as an RF monitor to discover nearby Access Points. The information it obtains from other APs is used to tag possible rogue APs and friendly APs. The Zyxel Device can still work as an AP while it scans the environment for wireless signals.
1.4 Sa m ple Fe a ture Applic a tio ns
This section describes some possible scenarios and topologies that you can set up using your Zyxel Device.
1.4.1 MBSSID
A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single WiFi network (usually an access point and one or more WiFi clients). The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of a BSS. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the Zyxel Device provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID profile.
You can configure multiple SSID profiles, and have all of them active at any one time.
You can assign different wireless and security settings to each SSID profile. This allows you to compartmentalize groups of users, set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to and from certain BSSs.
To the WiFi clients in the network, each SSID appears to be a different access point. As in any WiFi network, clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security settings.
For example, you might want to set up a WiFi network in your office where Internet telephony (VoIP) users have priority. You also want a regular WiFi network for standard users, as well as a `guest’ WiFi network for visitors. In the following figure, Vo IP_SSID users have QoS priority, SSID01 is the WiFi network for standard users, and G ue st_SSID is the WiFi network for guest users. In this example, the guest user is forbidden access to the wired Local Area Network (LAN) behind the AP and can access only the Internet.
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Fig ure 5 Multiple BSSs

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1.4.2 Dua l- Ra dio / Triple – Ra dio a nd Ba ndFle x
The Zyxel Device models are equipped with two or even three WiFi radios. The Zyxel Device uses the WiFi radios to transmit WiFi signals. This means you can configure different WiFi networks on the 2.4G/5G/6G bands to operate simultaneously.
BandFlex allows you to select the frequency bands operating on the radios by configuration. A frequency band is a range of frequency divided into channels which carry the WiFi signals for data transmission. If your Zyxel Device supports BandFlex, you can configure the second radio on the Zyxel Device to use the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands, while the first radio is always set to use the 2.4 GHz band. The 6 GHz band provides less coverage but has the highest amount of channels among the three frequency bands. Use the 6 GHz band for the most congestion-free transmission if your client devices supports WiFi 6E (see Section 13.1.2 on page 124).
Note: Due to each country’s regulations on frequency band usage, the available radio bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) may differ by countries or markets the Zyxel Device products are sold to.
Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of radio interference.
You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz or 6 GHz band for time sensitive traffic like high- definition video, music, and gaming.
See Section 1.2 on page 13 for the supported number of radios, frequency bands, and see if your Zyxel Device supports BandFlex.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Fig ure 6 Dual-Radio Application
Fig ure 7 Triple-Radio Application
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C HA PTER 2 AP Ma na g e m e nt

2.1 Ma na g e m e nt Mo de

The Zyxel Device is a unified AP and can be managed by the NCC or an AP controller (AC), or work as a standalone device. We recommend you use NCC to manage multiple APs (see the NCC User’s Guide). An AP Controller, such as the ZyWALL ATP/VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC, can only manage multiple APs in the same location.

Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See Section 1.2 on page 13 to check whether your product supports these.

The following table shows the default IP addresses and firmware upload methods for different management modes.

Table 6 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison

MANAG EMENTMO DE

DEFAULTIP ADDRESS

UPLO AD FIRMWARE THRO UG H

Nebula Control Center

Dynamic

NCC Portal

AP Controller

Dynamic

AP Controller using CAPWAP

Standalone

Dynamic or Static (192.168.1.2)

Built-in Web Configurator

When the Zyxel Device is in standalone mode and connects to a DHCP server, it uses the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Otherwise, the Zyxel Device uses the default static management IP address (192.168.1.2). You can use the NC C Disc o ve ry or AC Disc o ve ry screen to allow the Zyxel Device to be managed by the NCC or an AC, respectively.
When the Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP address from the NCC/AC. It can be configured ONLY by the NCC/AC. To change the Zyxel Device back to standalone mode, use the Re se t button to restore the default configuration. Alternatively, you need to check the NCC/AC for the Zyxel Device’s IP address and use FTP to upload the default configuration file at conf/system-default.conf to the Zyxel Device and reboot the device.

2.1.1 Sta nda lo ne
When working in standalone mode, the Zyxel Device is configured mainly with its built-in Web Configurator. You can only connect to and set up one Zyxel Device at a time in this mode.
See Chapter 5 on page 58 for detailed information about the standalone Web Configurator screens.

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2.1.2 Ne b ula C o ntro l C e nte r

In this mode, which is also called cloud mode, you can manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. This means you can manage devices remotely without the need of connecting to each device directly. It offers many features to better manage and monitor not just the Zyxel Device, but your network as a whole, including supported switches and gateways. Your network can also be managed through your smartphone using the Nebula Mobile app. See Chapter 23 on page 246 for an example NCC managed network topology.

NCC allows different levels of management. You can configure each device on its own or configure a set of devices together as a site. You can also monitor groups of sites called organizations, as shown below.

Table 7 NCC Management Levels
Organization

Site A

Site B

Device A-1

Device A-2

Device B-1

Device B-2

It graphically presents your device/network statistics and shows an overview of your network topology, as shown in the following figure. It also sends reports, alerts, and notifications for events, such as when a site goes offline.

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Chapter 2 AP Management Fig ure 8 Traffic Monitoring Graph From NCC
See the NCC (Nebula Control Center) User’s Guide for how to configure Nebula managed devices. See Chapter 24 on page 249 if you want to change the Zyxel Device’s VLAN setting or manually set its IP address. Note: Make sure your network firewall allows TCP ports 443, 4335, and 6667 as well as UDP port
123 so the device can connect to and sync with the NCC.
2.1.3 AP C o ntro lle r (AC )
If the Zyxel Device supports management using an AC (see Section 9.1.1 on page 85) such as the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG FLEX, and the NXC series, and you have this AC in the same subnet, it will be managed by the controller automatically. To set the Zyxel Device to be managed by an AC in a different subnet or change between management modes, use the AC Disc o ve ry screen (see Section 9.5 on page 95 and Section 9.1.1 on page 85). You can use the AC to manage multiple Zyxel Devices. See Section 9.1.1 on page 85 for an example AC managed network topology.
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Note: If the Zyxel Device is already registered to NCC, the controller will be unable to manage it.
An AC uses Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP, see RFC 5415) to discover and configure multiple managed APs.
2.2 Switc hing Ma na g e m e nt Mo de s
The Zyxel Device is in standalone mode by default, with NCC and/or AC discovery enabled.
Sta nda lo ne – to – NC C
Register the Zyxel Device at the NCC website and then turn on the Zyxel Device. Make sure that NC C Disc o ve ry is enabled (see Section 9.6 on page 96). The NCC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered. Settings on the Zyxel Device will be overwritten with what you have configured on the NCC website.
Sta nda lo ne – to – AC
By default, the Zyxel Device must be in the same subnet as the AC. See Section 9.1.1 on page 85 for setting it up in a different subnet. Make sure AC Disc o ve ry is enabled (see Section 9.5 on page 95). The AC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered.
AC – to – NC C
Register the Zyxel Device at the NCC website. Make sure that NC C Disc o ve ry is enabled on your Zyxel Device (see Section 9.6 on page 96). In the AC Web Configurator, select the Zyxel Device and press the Ne bula button. The NCC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered.
NC C – to – AC
Unregister the Zyxel Device at the NCC portal. By default, the Zyxel Device must be in the same subnet as the AC. See Section 9.1.1 on page 85 for setting it up in a different subnet. Make sure AC Disc o ve ry is enabled (see Section 9.5 on page 95). The AC manages the Zyxel Device automatically when it is discovered.
NC C – to – Sta nda lo ne
Back up your configurations first, then unregister the Zyxel Device from the NCC organization/site. If the Zyxel Device is connected to NCC, the Zyxel Device will automatically reset to factory defaults and return to standalone mode. If the Zyxel Device is not connected to NCC, press the reset button. The Zyxel Device will reset to factory defaults and return to standalone mode.
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AC – to – Sta nda lo ne
Use the Re se t button to return the Zyxel Device to its factory default settings (see Section 26.6 on page 268).
2.3 Zyxe l O ne Ne two rk (ZO N) Utility
ZON Utility is a program designed to help you deploy and manage a network more efficiently. It detects devices automatically and allows you to do basic settings on devices in the network without having to be near it.
The ZON Utility issues requests via Zyxel Discovery Protocol (ZDP) and in response to the query, the device responds back with basic information including IP address, firmware version, location, system and model name in the same broadcast domain. The information is then displayed in the ZON Utility screen and you can perform tasks like basic configuration of the devices and batch firmware upgrade in it. You can download the ZON Utility at www.zyxel.com and install it on your computer (Windows operating system).
2.3.1 Re q uire m e nts
Before installing the ZON Utility on your PC, please make sure it meets the requirements listed below.
O pe ra ting Syste m
At the time of writing, the ZON Utility is compatible with:
· Windows 7 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) · Windows 8 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) · Windows 8.1 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) · Window 10 (both 32-bit / 64-bit versions) · Window 11 (64-bit version) Note: To check for your Windows operating system version, right-click on My C o m pute r >
Pro pe rtie s on your computer. You should see this information in the G e ne ra l tab.
Note: It is suggested that you install Npcap, the packet capture library for Windows operating systems, and remove WinPcap or any other installed packet capture tools before you install the ZON utility.
Ha rdwa re
Here are the minimum hardware requirements to use the ZON Utility on your PC.
· Core i3 processor · 2 GB RAM · 100 MB free hard disk · WXGA (Wide XGA 1280×800)
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2.3.2 Run the ZO N Utility
1 Double-click the ZON Utility to run it. 2 The first time you run the ZON Utility, you will see if your device and firmware version support the ZON
Utility. Click the O K button to close this screen. Fig ure 9 Supported Devices and Versions
If you want to check the supported models and firmware versions later, you can click the Sho w info rm a tio n a bo ut ZO N icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Then select the Suppo rte d m o de l a nd firm wa re ve rsio n link. If your device is not listed here, see the device release notes for ZON Utility support. The release notes are in the firmware zip file on the Zyxel web site. Fig ure 10 ZON Utility Screen
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Chapter 2 AP Management 3 Select a network adapter to which your supported devices are connected.
Fig ure 11 Network Adapter
4 Click the G o button for the ZON Utility to discover all supported devices in your network. Fig ure 12 Discovery
5 The ZON Utility screen shows the devices discovered. Fig ure 13 ZON Utility Screen
6 Select a device and then use the icons to perform actions. Some functions may not be available for your devices. Note: You must know the selected device admin password before taking actions on the device using the ZON Utility icons. If the selected device is being managed or has been managed by the NCC, check Lo c a l c re de ntia ls in the NCC’s Site – wide > C o nfig ure > Site se tting s screen for the selected device’s current password. NWA/WAC/WAX/WBE Series User’s Guide
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The following table describes the icons numbered from left to right in the ZON Utility screen.

Table 8 ZON Utility Icons

IC O N

DESC RIPTIO N

1 IP Configuration 2 Renew IP Address 3 Reboot Device
4 Reset Configuration to Default 5 Locator LED 6 Web GUI
7 Firmware Upgrade

Change the selected device’s IP address.
Update a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address.
Use this icon to restart the selected device(s). This may be useful when troubleshooting or upgrading new firmware.
Use this icon to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all previous configurations.
Use this icon to locate the selected device by causing its Lo c a to r LED to blink.
Use this to access the selected device Web Configurator from your browser. You will need a username and password to log in.
Use this icon to upgrade new firmware to selected device(s) of the same model. Make sure you have downloaded the firmware from the Zyxel website to your computer and unzipped it in advance.

8 Change Password
9 Configure Controller Discovery and NCC Discovery

The ZON only supports a standalone mode AP for the firmware upgrade, it does not support to upgrade the firmware for a managed mode AP.
Use this icon to change the admin password of the selected device. You must know the current admin password before changing to a new one.
The option is available if the selected device supports AP controller discovery or Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery. You must have Internet access to use this feature. Use this icon on the selected device to enable or disable the:

10 ZAC 11 Clear and Rescan 12 Save Configuration
13 Settings

· AP controller discovery feature · Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature
If the feature is enabled, the selected device will try to connect to the AP controller/ NCC. If the selected device has successfully connected to an AP controller, it will change to the AP controller managed mode. If the selected device has successfully connected to the NCC and is registered on the NCC, it will change to the Nebula cloud mode.
Use this icon to run the Zyxel AP Configurator of the selected AP.
Use this icon to clear the list and discover all devices on the connected network again.
Use this icon to save configuration changes to permanent memory on a selected device.
Use this icon to select a network adapter for the computer on which the ZON utility is installed, and the utility language.

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The following table describes the fields in the ZON Utility main screen.

Table 9 ZON Utility Fields

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Type Model Firmware Version MAC Address IP Address
System Name Location Status
Controller Discovery

This field displays an icon of the kind of device discovered.
This field displays the model name of the discovered device.
This field displays the firmware version of the discovered device.
This field displays the MAC address of the discovered device.
This field displays the IP address of an internal interface on the discovered device that first received an ZDP discovery request from the ZON utility.
This field displays the system name of the discovered device.
This field displays where the discovered device is.
This field displays whether changes to the discovered device have been done successfully. As the Zyxel Device does not support IP C o nfig ura tio n, Re ne w IP a ddre ss and Fla sh Lo c a to r LED, this field displays “Update failed”, “Not support Renew IP address” and “Not support Flash Locator LED” respectively.
This field displays if the discovered device supports the:

Serial Number Hardware Version IPv6 Address

· AP controller discovery feature. · Nebula Control Center (NCC) discovery feature.
If the feature is enabled, the selected device will try to connect to the AP controller/ NCC. If the selected device has successfully connected to an AP controller, it will change to the AP controller managed mode. If the selected device has successfully connected to the NCC and is registered on the NCC, it will change to the Nebula cloud mode.
Enter the admin password of the discovered device to display its serial number.
This field displays the hardware version of the discovered device.
This field displays the IPv6 address of an internal interface on the discovered device that first received an ZDP discovery request from the ZON utility.

2.4 Wa ys to Ac c e ss the Zyxe l De vic e
You can use the following ways to configure the Zyxel Device.
We b C o nfig ura to r
The Web Configurator allows easy Zyxel Device setup and management using an Internet browser. If your Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, use this only for troubleshooting if you cannot connect to the Internet. This User’s Guide provides information about the Web Configurator.
NC C
This is the primary means by which you manage the Zyxel Device in cloud (NCC) mode. With the NCC, you can remotely manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through a cloud-based network management system. See the NCC User’s Guide for more information.

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AP C o ntro lle r (AC )
An AP controller lets you configure multiple APs through a single device. See the ZyWALL ATP, ZyWALL VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC Series User’s Guide for more information.
ZO N Utility
Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility is a utility tool that assists you to set up and maintain network devices in a simple and efficient way. You can download the ZON Utility at www.zyxel.com and install it on your computer (Windows operating system). For more information on ZON Utility see Section 2.3 on page 31.
C o m m a nd- Line Inte rfa c e (C LI)
The CLI allows you to use text-based commands to configure the Zyxel Device. You can access it using remote management (SSH) or via the console port. See the Command Reference Guide for more information.
File Tra nsfe r Pro to c o l (FTP)
This protocol can be used for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
Sim ple Ne two rk Ma na g e m e nt Pro to c o l (SNMP)
The Zyxel Device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.
2.5 G o o d Ha b its fo r Ma na g ing the Zyxe l De vic e
Do the following things regularly to make the Zyxel Device more secure and to manage it more effectively. · Change the password often. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters. · Write down the password and put it in a safe place. · Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the Zyxel Device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the Zyxel Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you will not have to totally re-configure the Zyxel Device; you can simply restore your last configuration.
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C HA PTER 3 Ha rdwa re
See the Quick Start Guide for hardware installation and connections.
3.1 G ro unding (WAC 6552D- S, WAC 6553D- E a nd W A X 6 5 5 E)
Earth grounding helps protect against lightning and interference. Note: The power installation must be performed by qualified service personnel and should
conform to the National Electrical Code. The Zyxel Device must be connected to earth ground to adequately ground the Zyxel Device and protect the operator from electrical hazards. Qualified service personnel must confirm that the protective earthing terminal of the building is a valid terminal. Before connecting the ground, ensure that a qualified service personnel has attached an appropriate ground lug to the ground cable.
1 Remove one of the ground screws from the Zyxel Device’s rear panel. 2 Secure a green/yellow ground cable (18 AWG or smaller) to the Zyxel Device’s rear panel using the
ground screw. 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the ground, either to the same ground electrode as the pole you
installed the Zyxel Device on or to the main grounding electrode of the building. Note: Follow your country’s regulations and safety instructions to electrically ground the Zyxel
Device properly. If you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available, contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician.
Wa rning ! C o nne c t the g ro und c a b le b e fo re yo u c o nne c t a ny o the r c a b le s o r wiring .
The figure below illustrates how the ground cable (A) is attached to the Zyxel Device and goes to the earth ground (B).
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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 15 Grounding Example
3.2 Zyxe l De vic e Mo de ls With Sing le LEDs
The LEDs of some Zyxel Device models can be controlled by using the suppression feature such that the LEDs stay lit (ON) or OFF after the Zyxel Device is ready. Some Zyxel Device models also have Locator LED which allows you to see the actual location of the Zyxel Device among several devices in the network. See Section 1.2 on page 13 to check which models support these features. Refer to Section 20.1 on page 238 for the LED Suppre ssio n and Lo c a to r menus in standalone mode.
3.3 Zyxe l De vic e LED
The LED of the Zyxel Device can be controlled by using the suppression feature such that the LED stays lit (ON) or OFF after the Zyxel Device is ready. Refer to Section 20.1 on page 238 for the LED Suppre ssio n and Lo c a to r menus in standalone mode.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 16 WAC500, NWA1123Acv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX510D, WAX610D, WAX630S and
WAX650S LED
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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 17 WAC500H / WAX300H LED
Fig ure 18 NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E LED
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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 19 WAX640S-6E, WBE660S LED

The following are the LED descriptions for your WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX300H, WAX510D, WAX610D, WAX630S, WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E, WAX640S-6E and WBE660S.

Table 10 WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX300H, WAX510D, WAX610D, WAX630S, WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E, WAX640S-6E and WBE660S LED

C O LO R

STA TUS

DESC RIPTIO N

Amber Green

Blinks between amber and green alternately (300 milliseconds interval).

The Zyxel Device is booting up.

Amber Green

Blinks between amber and green alternately (1 second interval).

The Zyxel Device is discovering the NCC.

Amber Green

Blinks between amber and green alternately 3 times and then turns solid green for 3 seconds.

The Zyxel Device is discovering an AC, or is managed by NCC but fails to connect with NCC, and is reconnecting with the NCC.

Amber Green

Blinks between amber and green alternately 2 times and then turns solid green for 3 seconds.

The Zyxel Device is managed by an AC but the uplink is disconnected.

Green

Slow Blinking (On for 1 second, Off for 1 second)

The wireless module of the Zyxel Device is disabled or fails, the Zyxel Device is using default WiFi settings, or the Zyxel Device is configured to be managed by NCC but is not yet registered with the NCC.

Green

Steady On

Note: WiFi networks on the WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E and WAX620D-6E are turned off automatically when it is connected to a device that supplies power using IEEE 802.3af PoE.
The Zyxel Device is ready for use, the Zyxel Device’s wireless interface is activated, and/or WiFi clients are connected to the Zyxel Device in full power mode (see Table 20 on page 60).

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Table 10 WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX300H, WAX510D, WAX610D, WAX630S, WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E, WAX640S-6E and WBE660S LED (continued)

C O LO R

STA TUS

DESC RIPTIO N

Amber

Steady On

The Zyxel Device is ready for use in limited power mode (see Table 20 on page 60), the Zyxel Device’s wireless interface is activated, and/or WiFi clients are connected to the Zyxel Device.

Note: WiFi networks on the WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E and WAX640S-6E are turned off automatically when it is connected to a device that supplies power using IEEE 802.3af PoE.

Bright Blue Steady On

White

Slow Blinking (On for 100ms per second)

Not all models support limited power mode. See Section 1.2 on page 13 for models that only support one PoE standard.
The Zyxel Device’s wireless interface is activated, but there are no WiFi clients connected when it is in full power mode (see Table 20 on page 60).
Locator LED is on. It switches off automatically after the configured amount of time (1-60 min). Default duration is 10 minutes.

Blue Red

Slow Blinking (Blink for 1 time, Off for 1 second)
On
Fast Blinking (On for 50 milliseconds, Off for 50 milliseconds) Slow Blinking (Blink for 3 times, Off for 3 seconds)

Note: The color of the white LED may have slight differences (for example, very light purple) on different models.
The Zyxel Device is performing a Channel Availability Check (CAC) with Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to monitor a channel for radar signals. The Zyxel Device failed to boot up or is experiencing system failure. The Zyxel Device is undergoing firmware upgrade.
The uplink of the Zyxel Device is disconnected.

3.4 Po rts
The following shows the Zyxel Device panels with connection ports.

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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 20 WAC500, NWA1123Acv3 Ports
Fig ure 21 WAX610D, WAX620D-6E, WAX630S, WAX650S, NWA210AX, NWA220AX-6E Ports
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Chapter 3 Hardware Fig ure 22 WAX510D, NWA110AX Ports
Fig ure 23 WAX640S-6E, WBE660S Ports
Fig ure 24 WAC500H / WAX300H Ports
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The following are the items on the ports panels for your WAC500, WAC500H, NWA1123ACv3, NWA110AX, NWA210AX, WAX300H, WAX510D, WAX610D, WAX630S, WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, WAX620D-6E, WAX640S-6E and WBE660S.

Table 11 Ports and Buttons

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

UPLINK LAN CONSOLE

Connect the port to a router, a switch, or another access point (AP) to connect the Zyxel Device to the backbone of your network.
Connect computers or other Ethernet devices to Ethernet ports for Internet access.
You can use the console port to manage the Zyxel Device using CLI commands. You will be prompted to enter your user name and password. See the Command Reference Guide for more information about the CLI.

When configuring using the console port, you need a computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters:

· Speed 115200 bps

· Data Bits 8

· Parity None

· Stop Bit 1

RESET POWER

· Flow Control Off
Press the button for more than 5 seconds to return the Zyxel Device to the factory defaults.
Connect the power adapter and press the O N/ O FF button to start the device

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4.1 O ve rvie w
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy system setup and management via internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels. In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow: · Web browser pop-up windows from your device. · JavaScript (enabled by default). · Java permissions (enabled by default).
4.2 Ac c e ssing the We b C o nfig ura to r
1 Make sure your Zyxel Device hardware is properly connected, and your computer is connected to the Zyxel Device through wired of WiFi connection. See the Quick Start Guide.
2 If the Zyxel Device and your computer are not connected to a DHCP server, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.
3 Browse to the Zyxel Device’s DHCP-assigned IP address or http://192.168.1.2. The Lo g in screen appears. If you are in cloud mode, check the NCC’s Site – wide > De vic e s > Ac c e ss po ints screen for the Zyxel Device’s LAN IP address.
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Chapter 4 Web Configurator Fig ure 25 Login Page: Cloud mode
If a Zyxel Device is in standalone mode and supports NCC, the following page displays. Here, you can watch a tutorial for using the Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) or access the link to the NCC, as shown in the following figure. Otherwise, continue with the next step. The NCC is a cloud-based network management system that allows you to remotely manage and monitor the Zyxel Device (see Section 2.1.2 on page 28) Fig ure 26 Nebula Intro Page
To go to the login page, click Sta nda lo ne Mo de . Login page displays as shown in the following figure.
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Chapter 4 Web Configurator Fig ure 27 Login Page in Standalone Mode
4 Enter the user name (default: “admin”) and password (default: “1234”). Note: If the Zyxel Device is being managed or has been managed by the NCC, check Lo c a l c re de ntia ls in the NCC’s Site – wide > C o nfig ure > Site se tting s screen for the Zyxel Device’s current password.
5 Select the language you prefer for the Web Configurator. Click Lo g in. 6 The wizard screen opens when the Zyxel Device is accessed for the first time or when you reset the Zyxel
Device to its default factory settings. 7 If you logged in using the default user name and password, the Upda te Adm in Info screen appears.
Otherwise, the dashboard appears. Fig ure 28 Update Admin Info Screen
The Upda te Adm in Info screen appears every time you log in using the default user name and default password. If you change the password for the default user account, this screen does not appear anymore.
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4.3 Na vig a ting the We b C o nfig ura to r
The following summarizes how to navigate the Web Configurator from the Da shbo a rd screen. The following figures show the Da shbo a rd screen for standalone mode and for cloud (NCC) mode. The screen is different for standalone mode and cloud (NCC) mode and may vary slightly for different models. Fig ure 29 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen for Standalone Mode
Fig ure 30 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen for Cloud Mode
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts: · A – Title Bar · B – Navigation Panel · C – Main Window
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4.3.1 Title Ba r
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of how deep into the Web Configurator you navigate. If your Zyxel Device is in NCC mode, not all icons will be available in the Title Bar. Fig ure 31 Title Bar

The icons provide the following functions.

Table 12 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Wizard

Click this to open the wizard. See Section 7.1 on page 66 for more information.

Help

Click this to open the help page for the current screen.

Community

Click this to log into the Zyxel forum to post questions, contribute to a discussion and get feedback on Zyxel Device.

Site Map

Click this to see an overview of links to the Web Configurator screens.

CLI

Click this to open a popup window that displays the CLI commands sent by the Web

Configurator.

Logout

Click this to log out of the Web Configurator.

nebula

Click this to open the NCC web site login page in a new tab or window.

Site Ma p
Click Site MAP to see an overview of links to the Web Configurator screens. Click a screen’s link to go to that screen.
Fig ure 32 Site Map

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C LI Me ssa g e s
Click C LI to look at the CLI commands sent by the Web Configurator. These commands appear in a popup window, such as the following. Fig ure 33 CLI Messages
Click C le a r to remove the currently displayed information. Note: See the Command Reference Guide for information about the commands.
4.3.2 Na vig a tio n Pa ne l
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure Zyxel Device features. Click the arrow in the middle of the right edge of the navigation panel to hide the navigation panel menus or drag it to resize them. The following sections introduce the Zyxel Device’s navigation panel menus and their screens. Fig ure 34 Navigation Panel
4.3.3 Sta nda lo ne Mo de Na vig a tio n Pa ne l Me nus
The following are the screens available in standalone mode. Note that some screens may not be available for your Zyxel Device model. See Section 1.2 on page 13 to see which features your Zyxel Device model supports.
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Da shb o a rd
The dashboard displays information such as general device information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets that you can re-arrange to suit your needs.
For details on the Dashboard’s features, see Chapter 6 on page 60.

Mo nito r Me nu

The monitor menu screens display status and statistics information.

Table 13 Monitor Menu Screens Summary

FO LDER O R LINK

TA B

FUNC TIO N

Network Status

Display general LAN interface information and packet statistics.

Wireless

AP Information

Radio List

Display information about the radios of the connected APs.

Station Info

Station List

Display information about the connected stations.

WDS Link Info

WDS Link Info Display statistics about the Zyxel Device’s WDS (Wireless Distribution System) connections.

Detected Device

Display information about suspected rogue APs.

Log

View Log

Display log entries for the Zyxel Device.

C o nfig ura tio n Me nu

Use the configuration menu screens to configure the Zyxel Device’s features.

Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary

FO LDER O R LINK TAB

FUNC TIO N

Network

IP Setting

Configure the IP address for the Zyxel Device Ethernet interface.

VLAN

Manage the Ethernet interface VLAN settings.

Storm Control

Enable or disable the broadcast/multicast storm control feature.

AC Discovery

Configure the Zyxel Device’s AP Controller settings.

NCC Discovery

Configure proxy server settings to access the NCC.

Wireless

AP Management

WLAN Setting

Manage the Zyxel Device’s general WiFi settings.

Rogue AP

Rogue/Friendly AP List

Configure how the Zyxel Device monitors for rogue APs.

Load Balancing Load Balancing

Configure load balancing for traffic moving to and from WiFi clients.

DCS

Configure dynamic WiFi channel selection.

Bluetooth

Advertising Settings Configure the beacon ID(s) to be included in the Bluetooth advertising packet.

Object

User

Create and manage users.

Setting

Manage default settings for all users, general settings for user sessions, and rules to force user authentication.

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Table 14 Configuration Menu Screens Summary (continued)

FO LDER O R LINK TAB

FUNC TIO N

AP Profile

Radio

Create and manage WiFi radio settings files that can be associated with different APs.

SSID

Create and manage WiFi SSID, security, MAC filtering, and layer-2 isolation files that can be associated with different APs.

WDS Profile

WDS

Create and manage WDS profiles that can be used to connect to different APs in WDS.

Certificate

My Certificates

Create and manage th e Zyxel Device’s certificates.

Trusted Certificates Import and manage certificates from trusted sources.

System

Host Name

Configure the system and domain name for the Zyxel Device.

Power Mode

Configure the Zyxel Device’s power settings.

Date/Time

Configure the current date, time, and time zone in the Zyxel Device.

WWW

Service Control

Configure HTTP, HTTPS, and general authentication.

SSH

Configure SSH server and SSH service settings.

FTP

Configure FTP server settings.

SNMP

Configure SNMP communities and services.

Log & Report

Email Daily Report

Configure where and how to send daily reports and what reports to send.

Log Setting

Configure the system log and remote syslog servers.

Ma inte na nc e Me nu

Use the maintenance menu screens to manage configuration and firmware files, run diagnostics, and reboot the Zyxel Device.

Table 15 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary

FO LDER O R LINK TAB

FUNC TIO N

File Manager

Configuration File Manage and upload configuration files for the Zyxel Device.

Firmware Package View the current firmware version and to upload firmware.

Shell Script

Manage and run shell script files for the Zyxel Device.

Diagnostics

Collect diagnostic information.

Remote Capture

Capture network traffic going through the Zyxel Device and output the captured packets to an analyzer.

LEDs

Suppression

Enable this feature to keep the LEDs off after the Zyxel Device starts.

Locator

Enable this feature to see the actual location of the Zyxel Device between several devices in the network.

Antenna

Antenna Switch

Change antenna orientation for the radios.

Reboot

Restart the Zyxel Device.

4.3.4 C lo ud Mo de Na vig a tio n Pa ne l Me nus
If your Zyxel Device is in cloud (NCC) mode, you only need to use the Web Configurator for troubleshooting if your Zyxel Device cannot connect to the Internet.

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Da shb o a rd
The dashboard displays general Zyxel Device information, and AP information in widgets that you can re-arrange to suit your needs.
For details on the Dashboard’s features, see Chapter 23 on page 247.

C o nfig ura tio n Me nu

Use the configuration menu screens to configure the Zyxel Device’s features.

Table 16 Configuration Menu Screens Summary

FO LDER O R LINK TAB

FUNC TIO N

Network

IP Setting

Configure the IP address for the Zyxel Device Ethernet interface.

VLAN

Manage the Ethernet interface VLAN settings.

Ma inte na nc e Me nu

Use the maintenance menu screens to configure the Zyxel Device’s features.

Table 17 Maintenance Menu Screens Summary

FO LDER O R LINK TAB

FUNC TIO N

Shell Script

Manage and run shell script files for the Zyxel Device.

Diagnostics

Collect diagnostic information.

Remote Capture

Capture network traffic going through the Zyxel Device and output the captured packets to an analyzer.

Log

View Log

Displays the log when the Zyxel Device is not connected to the

Nebula.

4.3.5 Ta b le s a nd Lists
The Web Configurator tables and lists are quite flexible and provide several options for how to display their entries.
4.3.5.1 Ma nipula ting Ta b le Displa y
Here are some of the ways you can manipulate the Web Configurator tables.
1 Click a column heading to sort the table’s entries according to that column’s criteria.

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options available vary depending on the type of fields in the column. Here are some examples of what you can do: · Sort in ascending alphabetical order · Sort in descending (reverse) alphabetical order · Select which columns to display · Group entries by field · Show entries in groups · Filter by mathematical operators (<, >, or =) or searching for text.
3 Select a column heading cell’s right border and drag to re-size the column.
4 Select a column heading and drag and drop it to change the column order. A green check mark displays next to the column’s title when you drag the column to a valid new location.
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4.3.5.2 Wo rking with Ta b le Entrie s
The tables have icons for working with table entries. A sample is shown next. You can often use the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key to select multiple entries to remove, activate, or deactivate.
Fig ure 35 Common Table Icons

Here are descriptions for the most common table icons.

Table 18 Common Table Icons

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Add

Click this to create a new entry. For features where the entry’s position in the numbered list is important (features where the Zyxel Device applies the table’s entries in order like the firewall for example), you can select an entry and click Add to create a new entry after the selected entry.

Edit

Double-click an entry or select it and click Edit to open a screen where you can modify the

entry’s settings. In some tables you can just click a table entry and edit it directly in the

table. For those types of tables small red triangles display for table entries with changes that

you have not yet applied.

Remove

To remove an entry, select it and click Re m o ve . The Zyxel Device confirms you want to remove it before doing so.

Activate

To turn on an entry, select it and click Ac tiva te .

Inactivate

To turn off an entry, select it and click Ina c tiva te .

Object Reference

Select an entry and click O b je c t Re fe re nc e to open a screen that shows which settings use the entry.

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5.1 O ve rvie w
The Zyxel Device is in standalone mode by default. Use the web configurator to manage and configure the Zyxel Device directly. As shown in the following figure, WiFi clients can connect to the Zyxel Device (A) to access network resources.

5.2 Sta rting a nd Sto pping the Zyxe l De vic e

Here are some of the ways to start and stop the Zyxel Device.

Table 19 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device

METHO D

DESC RIPTIO N

Turning on the power

A cold start occurs when you turn on the power to the Zyxel Device. The Zyxel Device powers up, checks the hardware, and starts the system processes.

Rebooting the Zyxel Device

A warm start (without powering down and powering up again) occurs when you use the Re bo o t button in the Re bo o t screen or when you use the reboot command. The Zyxel Device writes all cached data to the local storage, stops the system processes, and then does a warm start.

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Chapter 5 Standalone Configuration

Table 19 Starting and Stopping the Zyxel Device (continued)

METHO D

DESC RIPTIO N

Using the RESETbutton

If you press the RESETbutton on the back of the Zyxel Device, the Zyxel Device sets the configuration to its default values and then reboots. See Section 26.6 on page 268 for more information.

Disconnecting the power

Note: Some models do not have a RESET button due to feature differences.
Power off occurs when you turn off the power to the Zyxel Device. The Zyxel Device simply turns off. It does not stop the system processes or write cached data to local storage.

The Zyxel Device does not stop or start the system processes when you apply configuration files or run shell scripts although you may temporarily lose access to network resources.

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C HA PTER 6 Da shb o a rd
6.1 O ve rvie w
This screen displays general device information, system status, system resource usage, and interface status in widgets that you can re-arrange to suit your needs. You can also collapse, refresh, and close individual widgets. Fields in this screen may slightly differ by models. Fig ure 36 Dashboard

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 20 Dashboard

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Widget Settings (A) Use this link to re-open closed widgets. Widgets that are already open appear grayed out.

Refresh Time Setting Set the interval for refreshing the information displayed in the widget. (B)

Refresh Now (C)

Click this to update the widget’s information immediately.

Close Widget (D)

Click this to close the widget. Use Widg e t Se tting s to re-open it.

Device Information

System Name

This field displays the name used to identify the Zyxel Device on any network. Click the icon to open the screen where you can change it.

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Table 20 Dashboard (continued)

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

System Location This field displays the location of the Zyxel Device. Click the icon to open the screen where you can change it.

Model Name

This field displays the model name of this Zyxel Device.

Serial Number

This field displays the serial number of this Zyxel Device.

MAC Address Range

This field displays the MAC addresses used by the Zyxel Device. Each physical port or WiFi radio has one MAC address. The first MAC address is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port, the second MAC address is assigned to the first radio, and so on.

Firmware Version This field displays the version number and date of the firmware the Zyxel Device is currently running. Click the icon to open the screen where you can upload firmware.

Last Firmware

This field displays whether the latest firmware update was successfully completed.

Upgrade Status

Last Firmware Upgrade

This field displays the date and time when the last firmware update was made.

System Resources

CPU Usage

This field displays what percentage of the Zyxel Device’s processing capability is currently being used. Hover your cursor over this field to display the Sho w C PU Usa g e icon that takes you to a chart of the Zyxel Device’s recent CPU usage.

Memory Usage

This field displays what percentage of the Zyxel Device’s RAM is currently being used. Hover your cursor over this field to display the Sho w Me m o ry Usa g e icon that takes you to a chart of the Zyxel Device’s recent memory usage.

Flash Usage

This field displays what percentage of the Zyxel Device’s onboard flash memory is currently being used.

Ethernet Neighbor

Local Port (Description)

This field displays the port of the Zyxel Device, on which the neighboring device is discovered.

Model Name

This field displays the model name of the discovered device.

System Name

This field displays the system name of the discovered device.

FW Version

This field displays the firmware version of the discovered device.

Port (Description) This field displays the discovered device’s port which is connected to the Zyxel Device.

This field displays the IP address of the discovered device. Click the IP address to access

and manage the discovered device using its Web Configurator.

MAC

This field displays the MAC address of the discovered device.

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Uplink/Downlink Status

MAC Address

This field displays the MAC address of the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS.

Radio

This field displays the radio number on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS.

Channel

This field displays the channel number on the root AP or repeater to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS.

SSID

This field displays the name of the WiFi network to which the Zyxel Device is connected using WDS.

Security Mode

This field displays which secure encryption methods is being used by the Zyxel Device to connect to the root AP or repeater using WDS.

Link Status

This field displays the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) and transmission/reception rate of the wireless connection in WDS.

System Status

System Uptime

This field displays how long the Zyxel Device has been running since it last restarted or was turned on.

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Table 20 Dashboard (continued)

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Current Date/ Time

This field displays the current date and time in the Zyxel Device. The format is yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss.

Current Login User

This field displays the user name used to log in to the current session, the amount of reauthentication time remaining, and the amount of lease time remaining.

Boot Status

This field displays details about the Zyxel Device’s startup state.

O K – The Zyxel Device started up successfully.

Firm wa re upda te O K – A firmware update was successful.

Pro b le m a tic c o nfig ura tio n a fte r firm wa re upda te – The application of the configuration failed after a firmware upgrade.

Syste m de fa ult c o nfig ura tio n – The Zyxel Device successfully applied the system default configuration. This occurs when the Zyxel Device starts for the first time or you intentionally reset the Zyxel Device to the system default settings.

Fa llb a c k to la stg o o d c o nfig ura tio n – The Zyxel Device was unable to apply the startupconfig.conf configuration file and fell back to the lastgood.conf configuration file.

Fa llb a c k to syste m de fa ult c o nfig ura tio n – The Zyxel Device was unable to apply the lastgood.conf configuration file and fell back to the system default configuration file (system-default.conf).

Management Mode Power Mode

Bo o ting in pro g re ss – The Zyxel Device is still applying the system configuration. This shows whether the Zyxel Device is set to work as a stand alone AP.
This displays the Zyxel Device’s power status.

Full – the Zyxel Device receives power using a power adapter and/or through a PoE switch/ injector using IEEE 802.3at PoE plus or IEEE 802.3bt (WAX650S only at the time of writing).

Lim ite d – the Zyxel Device receives power through a PoE switch/injector using IEEE 802.3af PoE or IEEE 802.3at PoE plus (WAX650S only at the time of writing) even when it is also connected to a power source using a power adapter.

When the Zyxel Device is in limited power mode, the Zyxel Device throughput decreases and has just one transmitting radio chain.

Bluetooth

It always shows Full if the Zyxel Device does not support power detection. See Section 1.2 on page 13.
This field displays the Zyxel Device’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capability. Bluetooth Low Energy, which is also known as Bluetooth Smart, transmits less data over a shorter distance and consumes less power than classic Bluetooth. The Zyxel Device communicates with other BLE enabled devices using advertisements.

Una va ila b le displays if the Zyxel Device supports Bluetooth, but there is no BLE USB dongle connected to the USB port of the Zyxel Device. Some Zyxel Devices, such as the WAC5302DS, need to have a supported BLE USB dongle attached to act as a beacon to broadcast packets.

Ava ila b le displays if the Zyxel Device supports Bluetooth and detects a BLE device but advertising is inactive.

Adve rtising displays if the Zyxel Device supports Bluetooth, detects a BLE device, and advertising is activated, which means the Zyxel Device can broadcast packets to every BLE device around it.

Not all models support BLE, see Section 1.2 on page 13 for the supported model list.

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Table 20 Dashboard (continued)

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Cloud Control Status This field displays:

· The Zyxel Device Internet connection status. · The connection status between the Zyxel Device and NCC. · The Zyxel Device registration status on NCC.
Mouse over the circles to display detailed information.

To pass your Zyxel Device management to NCC, first make sure your Zyxel Device is connected to the Internet. Then go to NCC and register your Zyxel Device. You can also view this information in C o nfig ura tio n > Ne two rk > NC C Disc o ve ry.

1. Inte rne t

Green – The Zyxel Device is connected to the Internet.

Orange – The Zyxel Device is not connected to the Internet.

2. Ne b ula

Green – The Zyxel Device is connected to NCC.

Orange – The Zyxel Device is not connected to NCC.

3. Re g istra tio n

Green – The Zyxel Device is registered on NCC.

Gray – The Zyxel Device is not registered on NCC.

Nebula Discovery

Note: All circles will gray out if you disable Ne b ula Disc o ve ry.
Slide the switch to the right to enable NCC discovery on the Zyxel Device. The Zyxel Device will connect to NCC and change to the NCC management mode if it:

Interface Status Summary
Name Status

· is connected to the Internet. · has been registered on NCC.
If an Ethernet interface does not have any physical ports associated with it, its entry is displayed in light gray text. Click the De ta il icon to go to a (more detailed) summary screen of interface statistics.
This field displays the name of each interface.
This field displays the current status of each interface. The possible values depend on what type of interface it is.

Ina c tive – The Ethernet interface is disabled.

Do wn – The Ethernet interface is enabled but not connected.

VID IP Addr/Netmask
IP Assignment

Spe e d / Duple x – The Ethernet interface is enabled and connected. This field displays the port speed and duplex setting (Full or Ha lf).
This field displays the VLAN ID to which the interface belongs.
This field displays the current IP address and subnet mask assigned to the interface. If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, the interface is disabled or did not receive an IP address and subnet mask via DHCP.
This field displays how the interface gets its IP address.

Sta tic – This interface has a static IP address.

Action

DHC P C lie nt – This interface gets its IP address from a DHCP server. If the interface has a static IP address, this shows n/ a .

If the interface has a dynamic IP address, use this field to get or to update the IP address for the interface. Click Re ne w to send a new DHCP request to a DHCP server.

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Table 20 Dashboard (continued)

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

WLAN Interface Status Summary

This displays status information for the WLAN interface.

Status

This displays whether or not the WLAN interface is activated.

MAC Address

This displays the MAC address of the radio.

Radio

This indicates the radio number on the Zyxel Device.

Band

This indicates the WiFi frequency band currently being used by the radio.

OP Mode

This indicates the radio’s operating mode. Operating modes are AP (MBSSID), Ro o t AP or Re pe a te r.

Channel

This indicates the channel number the radio is using.

Antenna

This indicates the antenna orientation for the radio (Wa ll or C e iling ).

Station AP Information All Sensed Device
Un-Classified AP Rogue AP Friendly AP

This field is not available if the Zyxel Device does not allow you to adjust antenna orientation for the Zyxel Device’s radio(s) using the web configurator or a physical switch. Refer to Section 1.2 on page 13 to see if your Zyxel Device has an antenna switch.
This displays the number of WiFi clients connected to the Zyxel Device.
This shows a summary of connected wireless Access Points (APs).
This sections displays a summary of all wireless devices detected by the network. Click the link to go to the Mo nito r > Wire le ss > De te c te d De vic e screen.
This displays the number of detected unclassified APs.
This displays the number of detected rogue APs.
This displays the number of detected friendly APs.

6.1.1 C PU Usa g e
Use this screen to look at a chart of the Zyxel Device’s recent CPU usage. To access this screen, click C PU Usa g e in the dashboard.
Fig ure 37 Dashboard > CPU Usage

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The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 21 Dashboard > CPU Usage

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

The y-axis represents the percentage of CPU usage.

Time

The x-axis shows the time period over which the CPU usage occurred.

Refresh Interval Enter how often you want this window to be automatically updated.

Refresh Now

Click this to update the information in the window right away.

6.1.2 Me m o ry Usa g e
Use this screen to look at a chart of the Zyxel Device’s recent memory (RAM) usage. To access this screen, click Me m o ry Usa g e in the dashboard.
Fig ure 38 Dashboard > Memory Usage

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 22 Dashboard > Memory Usage

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

The y-axis represents the percentage of RAM usage.

Time

The x-axis shows the time period over which the RAM usage occurred

Refresh Interval Enter how often you want this window to be automatically updated.

Refresh Now

Click this to update the information in the window right away.

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C HA PTER 7 Se tup Wiza rd
7.1 Ac c e ssing the Wiza rd
When you log into the Web Configurator for the first time or when you reset the Zyxel Device to its default configuration, the wizard screen displays. Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click the
Wiza rd icon on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator screen.
7.2 Using the Wiza rd
This wizard helps you configure the Zyxel Device IP address, change time zone, daylight saving and radio settings, and edit an SSID profile to change general WiFi and WiFi security settings.
7.2.1 Ste p 1 Tim e Se tting s
Use this screen to configure the Zyxel Device’s country code, time zone and daylight saving time. · C o untry: Select the country where the Zyxel Device is located. Note: The C o untry field is not available and you cannot change the country code if the Zyxel
Device products comply with the U.S. laws, policies and regulations and are to be sold to the U.S. market. Note: Due to each country’s regulations on frequency band usage, the available radio bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) may differ by the C o untry field you select here, or markets the Zyxel Device products are sold to. · Tim e Zo ne : Select the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). · Ena b le Da ylig ht Sa ving : Select the option if you use Daylight Saving Time. Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends. · O ffse t allows you to specify how much the clock changes when daylight saving begins and ends. Enter a number from 1 to 5.5 (by 0.5 increments). Click Ne xt to proceed. Click C a nc e l to close the wizard without saving.
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Chapter 7 Setup Wizard Fig ure 39 Wizard: Time Settings
Fig ure 40 Wizard: Time Settings (with C o untry option)
7.2.2 Ste p 2 Pa sswo rd a nd Uplink C o nne c tio n
Use this screen to configure the Zyxel Device’s system password and IP address. C ha ng e Pa sswo rd: Enter a new password and retype it to confirm. Uplink C o nne c tio n: Select Auto (DHC P) if the Zyxel Device is connected to a router with the DHCP server enabled. You then need to check the router for the IP address assigned to the Zyxel Device in order to access the Zyxel Device’s Web Configurator again. Otherwise, select Sta tic IP when the Zyxel Device is NOT connected to a router or you want to assign it a fixed IP address. You will need to manually enter: · the Zyxel Device’s IP address and subnet mask. · the IP address of the router that helps forward traffic. · a DNS server’s IP address. The Domain Name System (DNS) maps a domain name to an IP address
and vice versa. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it.
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Chapter 7 Setup Wizard Click Pre v to return to the previous screen. Click Ne xt to proceed. Click C a nc e l to close the wizard without saving. Note: The number of characters shown is not an actual representation of your current
password. If you click Ne xt without changing password in the Ne w Pa sswo rd and C o nfirm Pa sswo rd fields, your current password will not be changed. Fig ure 41 Wizard: Change Password and Uplink Connection
7.2.3 Ste p 3 SSID
Use this screen to enable, disable or edit an SSID profile. Select an SSID profile and click the Sta tus switch to turn it on or off. To change an SSID profile’s settings, such as the SSID (WiFi network name) and WiFi password, double-click the SSID profile entry from the list. See Section 7.2.3.1 on page 69 for more information. Note: You cannot add or remove an SSID profile after running the setup wizard. Fig ure 42 Wizard: SSID
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7.2.3.1 Edit SSID Pro file
Use this screen to configure an SSID profile. The screen varies depending on the security type you selected. · SSID: Enter a descriptive name of up to 32 printable characters for the wireless LAN. · Sta tus: Select Ac tive to apply this SSID profile on all the radios. Select Ina c tive to create the SSID profile
without applying this SSID on any radio. · VLAN ID: Enter a VLAN ID for the Zyxel Device to use to tag traffic originating from this SSID. · Ba nd Mo de : Select the WiFi band which this profile should use. 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE
802.11b/g/n/ax WiFi clients. 5 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax WiFi clients. 6 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11ax WiFi clients. · Se c urity Type : Select WPA2 or WPA3 to add security on this WiFi network. Otherwise, select O PEN or Enha nc e d- O pe n to allow any WiFi client to associate this network without authentication. · Pe rso na l: If you set Se c urity Type to WPA2 or WPA3 and select Pe rso na l, enter a pre-shared key of between 8 and 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols) or 64 hexadecimal characters. · Ente rprise : Select this option and the Prim a ry / Se c o nda ry RADIUS Se rve r check box to have the Zyxel Device use the specified RADIUS server. You have to enter the IP address, port number and shared secret password of the RADIUS server to be used for authentication. Note: See Section 1.2 on page 13 for models that support the 6 GHz band. Click O K to proceed. Click C a nc e l to close the screen without saving. Fig ure 43 Wizard: SSID: Edit (WPA3-Personal)
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Chapter 7 Setup Wizard Fig ure 44 Wizard: SSID: Edit (WPA3-Enterprise)
7.2.4 Ste p 4 Ra dio
Use this screen to configure the Zyxel Device’s radio transmitter(s). · Ba nd: Select the radio band you want to use on this radio. The radio band is unconfigurable if the
Zyxel Device does not support BandFlex (band selection on each radio). See Section 1.2 on page 13. · C ha nne l Width: Select the channel bandwidth list you want to use on this radio. The Zyxel Device will
automatically choose the most suitable channel bandwidth from the bandwidth list you select based on your environment and client device type. · C ha nne l Se le c tio n: Select Auto to have the Zyxel Device automatically choose a radio channel that has least interference. Otherwise, select Ma nua l and specify a channel the Zyxel Device will use in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless LAN. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in. · Ma xim um O utput Po we r: Enter the maximum output power of the Zyxel Device. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the Zyxel Device to reduce interference with other APs. Note: Reducing the output power also reduces the Zyxel Device’s effective broadcast radius. Note: See Section 1.2 on page 13 for the supported band (2.4G/5G/6G) and channel
bandwidth of your Zyxel Device model. Click Pre v to return to the previous screen. Click Ne xt to proceed. Click C a nc e l to close the wizard without saving.
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Fig ure 45 Wizard: Radio

Chapter 7 Setup Wizard

If the C o untry you select in Ste p 1 does not support 6 GHz, the 6G option will gray out, or a warning message will display when you select 6G . Click O K to return to the previous page. Fig ure 46 Wizard: Invalid Band Warning Message
7.2.5 Sum m a ry
Use this screen to check whether what you have configured is correct. Click Sa ve to apply your settings and complete the wizard setup. Otherwise, click Pre v to return to the previous screen or click C a nc e l to close the wizard without saving.

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Chapter 7 Setup Wizard Fig ure 47 Wizard: Summary
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C HA PTER 8 Mo nito r
8.1 O ve rvie w
Use the Mo nito r screens to check status and statistics information.
8.1.1 Wha t Yo u C a n Do in this C ha pte r
· The Ne two rk Sta tus screen (Section 8.3 on page 74) displays general LAN interface information and packet statistics.
· The AP Info rm a tio n > Ra dio List screen (Section 8.4 on page 76) displays statistics about the WiFi radio transmitters in the Zyxel Device.
· The Sta tio n Info screen (Section 8.5 on page 79) displays statistics pertaining to the associated stations.
· The WDS Link Info screen (Section 8.6 on page 80) displays statistics about the Zyxel Device’s WDS (Wireless Distribution System) connections.
· The De te c te d De vic e screen (Section 8.7 on page 81) displays information about suspected rogue APs.
· The Vie w Lo g screen (Section 8.8 on page 83) displays the Zyxel Device’s current log messages. You can change the way the log is displayed, you can email the log, and you can also clear the log in this screen.
8.2 Wha t Yo u Ne e d to Kno w
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through the chapter.
Ro g ue AP
Rogue APs are wireless access points operating in a network’s coverage area that are not under the control of the network’s administrators, and can open up holes in a network’s security.
Frie ndly AP
Friendly APs are other wireless access points that are detected in your network, as well as any others that you know are not a threat (those from neighboring networks, for example).
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Chapter 8 Monitor
8.3 Ne two rk Sta tus
Use this screen to look at general Ethernet interface information and packet statistics. To access this screen, click Mo nito r > Ne two rk Sta tus. Fig ure 48 Monitor > Network Status

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 23 Monitor > Network Status

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Interface Summary/IPv6 Interface Summary

Use the Inte rfa c e Sum m a ry section for IPv4 network settings. Use the IPv6 Inte rfa c e Sum m a ry section for IPv6 network settings if you connect your Zyxel Device to an IPv6 network. Both sections have similar fields as described below.

Name

This field displays the name of the physical Ethernet port on the Zyxel Device.

Status

This field displays the current status of each physical port on the Zyxel Device.

Do wn – The port is not connected.

Spe e d / Duple x – The port is connected. This field displays the port speed and duplex setting (Full or Ha lf).

VID

This field displays the VLAN ID to which the port belongs.

IP Addr/ Netmask IP Address

This field displays the current IP address (and subnet mask) of the interface. If the IP address is 0.0.0.0 (in the IPv4 network) or :: (in the IPv6 network), the interface does not have an IP address yet.

IP Assignment This field displays how the interface gets its IPv4 address.

Sta tic – This interface has a static IPv4 address.

DHC P C lie nt – This interface gets its IPv4 address from a DHCP server.

Action

Use this field to get or to update the IP address for the interface. Click Re ne w to send a new DHCP request to a DHCP server. If the interface cannot use one of these ways to get or to update its IP address, this field displays n/ a .

Port Statistics Table

Poll Interval

Enter how often you want this window to be updated automatically, and click Se t Inte rva l.

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Table 23 Monitor > Network Status (continued)

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

Set Interval

Click this to set the Po ll Inte rva l the screen uses.

Stop

Click this to stop the window from updating automatically. You can start it again by setting the Po ll Inte rva l and clicking Se t Inte rva l.

Switch to Graphic Click this to display the port statistics as a line graph. View

Name

This field displays the name of the interface.

Status

This field displays the current status of the physical port.

Do wn – The physical port is not connected.

TxPkts RxPkts Tx Bcast Rx Bcast Collisions Tx Rx Up Time System Up Time

Spe e d / Duple x – The physical port is connected. This field displays the port speed and duplex setting (Full or Ha lf).
This field displays the number of packets transmitted from the Zyxel Device on the physical port since it was last connected.
This field displays the number of packets received by the Zyxel Device on the physical port since it was last connected.
This field displays the number of broadcast packets transmitted from the Zyxel Device on the physical port since it was last connected.
This field displays the number of broadcast packets received by the Zyxel Device on the physical port since it was last connected.
This field displays the number of collisions on the physical port since it was last connected.
This field displays the transmission speed, in bytes per second, on the physical port in the onesecond interval before the screen updated.
This field displays the reception speed, in bytes per second, on the physical port in the onesecond interval before the screen updated.
This field displays how long the physical port has been connected.
This field displays how long the Zyxel Device has been running since it last restarted or was turned on.

8.3.1 Po rt Sta tistic s G ra ph
Use the port statistics graph to look at a line graph of packet statistics for the Ethernet port. To view, click Mo nito r > Ne two rk Sta tus and then the Switc h to G ra phic Vie w button.

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Chapter 8 Monitor Fig ure 49 Monitor > Network Status > Switch to Graphic View

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 24 Monitor > Network Status > Switch to Graphic View

LA BEL

DESC RIPTIO N

General Settings Refresh

References

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Specifications

Introduction

1.1 Overview

1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison

1.3 Zyxel Device Roles

AP Management

2.1 Switching Management Modes

2.2 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility

FAQ

Q: What is the default management IP address for the

Q: Are all firmware features supported by all products in the

Q: What is the Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility?

References

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Product Information

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Introduction

1.1 Overview

1.2 Zyxel Device Product Feature Comparison

1.3 Zyxel Device Roles

AP Management

2.1 Switching Management Modes

2.2 Zyxel One Network (ZON) Utility

FAQ

Q: What is the default management IP address for the

Q: What is the default login username and password for the

Q: Are all firmware features supported by all products in the

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References

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