ZyXEL Communications 802.11b/g/n poe access point User Manual

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NWA1100-N User’s Guide
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Introducing the NWA
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the NWA. It also discusses the ways 
you can manage your NWA.
1.1  Introducing the NWA 
Your NWA extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing 
easy network access to mobile users. 
The NWA controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server authentication. It 
also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected 
Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to 
prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.
Your NWA is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables 
simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.
1.2  Applications for the NWA
The NWA can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:
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Access Point
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Bridge/Repeater
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AP + Bridge
4
Wireless Client
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Multi SSID
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.