ZyXEL Communications NWA-3163 & NWA-3166 User Manual

Chapter 6 AP Controller Mode

NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide

In the figure below, an administrator is able to manage the security settings of 5 
APs (1 controller AP and 4 managed APs). He changes the security mode to WPA-
PSK just by accessing the Web Configurator of the controller AP (C).

Figure 59   CAPWAP Controller 

Note: Be careful when configuring the controller AP as its managed APs automatically 

inherit some its settings. Moreover, some of these changes will automatically 
disconnect the wireless clients of the managed APs.

The Controller AP options are only available when the NWA is set to function in 
this mode. Therefore, ensure that you have switched modes first as described in 

 before continuing.

When you choose Controller AP mode in the MGNT MODE screen and click 
Apply, you are automatically logged off from the Web Configurator. The NWA 
reboots and shows the following message.

Figure 60   System Restart

Note: The NWA reboots every time you change mode in the MGMT MODE screen. 

You can switch from Standalone AP to Controller AP (and vice versa) using 
the Web Configurator. 

Managed APs