ZyXEL Communications Corporation NWA1121NI Manuel D’Utilisation
NWA1121-NI User’s Guide
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Introducing the NWA1121-NI
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the NWA1121-NI. It also discusses
the ways you can manage your NWA1121-NI.
the ways you can manage your NWA1121-NI.
1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI
Your NWA1121-NI is an IPv6 wireless AP (Access Point) that can function in several wireless modes.
It extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy
network access to mobile users.
network access to mobile users.
The NWA1121-NI 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.
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 NWA1121-NI is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator
enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.
1.2
Wireless Modes
The NWA1121-NI can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:
1
MBSSID
2
Client
3
Root AP
4
Repeater
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
OPERATING MODE
NUMBER OF
SUPPORTED SSID
SUPPORTED SSID
UNIVERSAL
REPEATER FUNCTION
REPEATER FUNCTION
AP FUNCTION
MBSSID
8
No
Yes
Client
1
No
No
Root AP
5
Yes
Yes
Repeater
1
Yes
Yes