ZYXEL NWA5123_AC Wave2 Dual-Radio Unified Pro Access Point User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ZYXEL
Table of Contents
NWA5123_AC HD
802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Radio
Unified Pro Access Point
Quick
Start Guide.
Hardware Installation
Secure the bracket onto the wall outlet box with two screws.
Connect an 8-pin Ethernet cable from a PoE switch to the NWA5123_AC HD’s
UPLINK port Align the mounting holes on the NWA5123_AC HD’s rear panel
with the bracket’s hooks. Push the NWA5123_AC HD until it clicks. Secure with
a screw.
Option A Cloud Management
Option 1: Use MAC address and serial number to add a device to the NCC
Follow the steps below to manage the NWA5123_AC HD through the Zyxel
cloud-based network management system.
Note: Make sure the connected router has Internet access.
1. Go to the Zyxel Nebula Control Center (NCC) website
(https://nebula.zyxel.com). Click Get Started to sign up for my Zyxel
account and log in.
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2. Create an organization and a
site (network) in the NCC.
3. Enter the NWA5123_AC HD’s LAN MAC address and serial number (S/N) (see the
label on the device) in the NCC configuration screen.
Note: The NWA5123_AC HD will go into cloud management mode automatically
and restart after it is registered to a site. See the NCC User’s Guide for
more information about configuring the NWA5123_AC HD through the NCC.
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Option 2: Use the Zyxel Nebula Mobile app to add a device to the
NCC
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Download and open the Zyxel Nebula Mobile app. Log in with your Zyxel account.
Create an organization and site or select an existing site. Scan the
NWA5123_AC HD’s QR code to add it to the site. (You can find the QR code in its
web configurator or on a label on the device or its box.)
Note: The NWA5123_AC HD will go into cloud management mode automatically
and restart after it is registered to a site.
Option B Standalone Management
1-a WiFi connection
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1-a
From a WiFi-enabled computer, search for the NWA5123_AC HD’s default WiFi
network name ( Zyxel-XXXX, where XXXX is the last four characters of the
MAC address) and connect to it.
Open your web browser and enter “http://1.1.1.1” for initial configuration.
Enter the default user name ( admin ) and password ( 1234 ). Click
Login.
Note: If the NWA5123_AC HD cannot connect to the Internet, use the DHCP-
assigned IP address of the NWA5123_AC HD to access its web configurator. Check
the connected router or DHCP server for the IP address of the NWA5123_AC HD.
1-b Wired connection
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1-b
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the UPLINK port of the
NWA5123_AC HD through a PoE injector or PoE switch.
Use its DHCP-assigned IP or default static IP address “http://192.168.1.2”
to access the web configurator. Make sure your computer IP address is in the
same subnet as the NWA5123_AC HD’s.
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2. The wizard appears automatically. Use the wizard to set up your NWA5123_AC
HD.
Note: It takes 1 to 2 minutes to apply your wizard changes. The power LED
will blink red and green alternatively. The power and WiFi LEDs then turn
steady green when
the system is ready. Check the Dashboard screen and note down the
NWA5123_AC HD’s IP address in case you need to access its web configurator
again.
Note: The 1.1.1.1 is for initial setup only. It is not usable after the
NWA5123_AC HD is configured.
3. Use the NWA5123_AC HD’s new wireless settings (SSID and key) to re-connect
to the NWA5123_AC HD’s WiFi network for Internet access if you change them in
the wizard.
Wall / Ceiling Mounting
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1-a
Wall mounting: Drill two holes for the screw anchors (A), 62.4 mm apart.
Insert the screw anchors into the wall.
1-b
Ceiling mounting: Drill two holes for the screw anchors (A), 62.4 mm or
70.1 mm apart. Insert the screw anchors into the ceiling.
How to release the AP
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Insert a thin flat tool (such as a flat screwdriver) to push down the AP lock.
Turn the AP in a counterclockwise direction to release.
Support Information
North America
+ 1 800 255 4101
[email protected]
EU
https://support.zyxel.eu
See the User's Guide at www.zyxel.com for more
information, including customer support and safety warnings.
EU Importer
Zyxel Communications A/S
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https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da/
US Importer
Zyxel Communications, Inc
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