ZyXEL NXC8160 Manual do Utilizador

www.zyxel.comNXC-8160Business WLAN ControllerUser’s GuideVersion 1.06/2007Edition 1

Contents OverviewNXC-8160 User’s Guide10

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide100Figure 49 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties10

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide101Figure 50 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in from the C

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide102• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet mask in the Su

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide103Figure 53 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings, do the

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide104" Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Using the K Desk

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide105• If you have a dynamic IP address, click Automatically obtain IP address set

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide106Figure 58 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 • If you

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide107Verifying SettingsEnter ifconfig in a terminal screen to check your TCP/IP pr

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide109APPENDIX B IP Addresses and SubnettingThis appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks. IP addresses identify individua

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Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide110Figure 63 Network Number and Host IDHow much of the IP address is the network number a

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide111Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP addresses. The follo

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide112SubnettingYou can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks. In th

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide113Figure 65 Subnetting Example: After SubnettingIn a 25-bit subnet the host ID has 7 bi

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide114Example: Eight SubnetsSimilarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 001, 01

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide115Subnet PlanningThe following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network with a

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide116Configuring IP AddressesWhere you obtain your network number depends on your particular

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide117IP Address ConflictsEach device on a network must have a unique IP address. Devices wit

Appendix B IP Addresses and SubnettingNXC-8160 User’s Guide118Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses ExampleMore than one device can not use the

NXC-8160 User’s Guide119APPENDIX C Pop-up Windows, JavaScriptsand Java PermissionsIn order to use the web configurator you need to allow:• Web browse

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Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide1202 Clear the Block pop-ups check box in the Pop-up Blocker section o

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide121Figure 71 Internet Options: Privacy3 Type the IP address of your

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide1225 Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6 Click Apply to sav

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide123Figure 74 Security Settings - Java ScriptingJava Permissions1 Fr

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide124JAVA (Sun)1 From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options a

Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java PermissionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide125Figure 77 Mozilla Firefox: Tools > OptionsClick Content.to sh

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide127APPENDIX D Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.Ad-ho

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide128Figure 80 Basic Service SetESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide129Figure 81 Infrastructure WLANChannelA channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by wireless devices

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Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide130Figure 82 RTS/CTSWhen station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is alrea

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide131If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you set then

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide132Wireless security methods available on the NXC-8160 are data encryption, wireless client authenticatio

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide133Determines the network services available to authenticated users once they are connected to the netwo

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide134For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtain the

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide135Dynamic WEP Key ExchangeThe AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This key e

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide136Encryption Both WPA and WPA2 improve data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP),

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide137Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the software that runs on an operating

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide1383 The AP and wireless clients generate a common PMK (Pairwise Master Key). The key itself is not sent

Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide139Antenna OverviewAn antenna couples RF signals onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends

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Appendix D Wireless LANsNXC-8160 User’s Guide140Positioning AntennasIn general, antennas should be mounted as high as practically possible and free of

NXC-8160 User’s Guide141APPENDIX E Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication ma

Appendix E Legal InformationNXC-8160 User’s Guide142If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determi

Appendix E Legal InformationNXC-8160 User’s Guide143Viewing Certifications1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com.2 Select your product on the ZyXEL home page t

Appendix E Legal InformationNXC-8160 User’s Guide144

Appendix F Customer SupportNXC-8160 User’s Guide145APPENDIX F WEB: Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact cust

Appendix F Customer SupportNXC-8160 User’s Guide146• Fax: +420-241-091-359• Web: www.zyxel.cz• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modra

Appendix F Customer SupportNXC-8160 User’s Guide147India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-30888144

Appendix F Customer SupportNXC-8160 User’s Guide148• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806-2001, U.S.A.Norway

Appendix F Customer SupportNXC-8160 User’s Guide149Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-744-7700

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IndexNXC-8160 User’s Guide151IndexAAbout 30Access pointSee also AP.access point 48Advanced Encryption StandardSee AES.AES 136alternative subnet mask n

IndexNXC-8160 User’s Guide152See IANA 116IP addressprivate 36LLAN 38local (user) database 48and encryption 49Mmaintenance 69Management Information Bas

IndexNXC-8160 User’s Guide153Uuser authentication 48local (user) database 48RADIUS server 48weaknesses 49UsernameDefault 27VVirtual Local Area Network

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21PART IIntroductionGetting to Know Your NXC-8160 (23)Introducing the Web Configurator (27)

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide23CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Your NXC-8160This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the NXC-8160.1.1 NXC-816

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NXC-8160NXC-8160 User’s Guide24Figure 1 Wireless Internet Access 1.2.2 Backup NXC-8160To ensure wireless Internet ac

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NXC-8160NXC-8160 User’s Guide251.3 Ways to Manage the NXC-8160Use any of the following methods to manage the NXC-8160

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NXC-8160NXC-8160 User’s Guide26The following table describes the lights on the NXC-8160.Table 1 Front Panel LEDs (Lig

NXC-8160 User’s Guide27CHAPTER 2 Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter describes how to access the NXC-8160 web configurator and provides an ov

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNXC-8160 User’s Guide28Figure 4 Status ScreenAs illustrated above, the main screen is divided into these p

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNXC-8160 User’s Guide29Figure 5 Web Configurator Status Screen The following table describes the labels i

About This User's GuideNXC-8160 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to config

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNXC-8160 User’s Guide302.3.4 Navigation PanelUse the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure NXC-816

Chapter 2 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorNXC-8160 User’s Guide31Figure 6 Web Configurator About Screen The following table describes the read-only

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33PART IIWeb ConfiguratorLAN Screen (35)Wireless LAN (47)

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide35CHAPTER 3 LAN ScreenThis chapter describes how to configure LAN settings. 3.1 LAN and WANA network is a shared communication

Chapter 3 LAN ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide36you are told otherwise. If you select 192.168.1.0 as the network number; it covers 254 individual addresses

Chapter 3 LAN ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide373.3 VLANA VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple log

Chapter 3 LAN ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide38This way, the device connected to port 1 on switch A can configure the NXC-8160. Wireless clients connected

Chapter 3 LAN ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide39Figure 9 LANThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 6 LAN LABEL DESCRIPTIONLAN

Document ConventionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. 1 War

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide41CHAPTER 4 Centralized ConfigurationThis chapter describes centralized configuration. 4.1 Introduction to Centralized Configur

Chapter 4 Centralized ConfigurationNXC-8160 User’s Guide42Unlike Telnet or FTP, which transmit data in plaintext (clear or unencrypted text), SSH is a

Chapter 4 Centralized ConfigurationNXC-8160 User’s Guide431 Host IdentificationThe SSH client sends a connection request to the SSH server. The serve

Chapter 4 Centralized ConfigurationNXC-8160 User’s Guide44The following table describes the labels in this screen. When you select Master Controller a

Chapter 4 Centralized ConfigurationNXC-8160 User’s Guide45Generate New SSH KeysClick the Save button next to Generate New SSH Keys to have the NXC-81

Chapter 4 Centralized ConfigurationNXC-8160 User’s Guide46

NXC-8160 User’s Guide47CHAPTER 5 Wireless LANThis chapter discusses how to configure wireless LAN on the NXC-8160.5.1 Wireless LAN IntroductionA wir

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide48In this wireless network, devices A and B are called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the acces

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide49Unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network, even if they ca

Document ConventionsNXC-8160 User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. NXC-8160 Computer No

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide50Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the key

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide51Figure 16 WLAN

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide52The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 WLAN LABEL DESCRIPTIONRegulatory Dom

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide535.4.1 Rename SSIDs Click the Rename SSIDs link in the WLAN Configuration screen to change an existing S

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide54Figure 17 WLAN > SSID Table The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.5 Configuring

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide55Figure 18 SSID & SecurityThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 SSID

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide565.5.1 No Security" If you do not enable any wireless security on your NXC-8160, your network is acc

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide57Figure 19 SSID & Security: NoneThe following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in t

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide58Figure 20 SSID & Security: WEPThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 16 S

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide595.5.3 Static WEP + IEEE 802.1x (LEAP)Select WEP64 & 802.1x (LEAP) or WEP128 & 802.1x (LEAP) in

Safety WarningsNXC-8160 User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT use th

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide605.5.4 WPA-PSKSelect WPA-PSK from the Security Mode list.Transmission KeysThe WEP keys are used to secure

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide61Figure 22 SSID & Security: WPA-PSKThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 5.5.5

Chapter 5 Wireless LANNXC-8160 User’s Guide62Figure 23 SSID & Security: WPA The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 19

NXC-8160 User’s Guide63CHAPTER 6 Advanced ScreenThis chapter describes how to configure switch redundancy and SNMP settings. 6.1 SNMP Simple Netw

Chapter 6 Advanced ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide64The managed devices contain object variables/managed objects that define each piece of information to

Chapter 6 Advanced ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide65Figure 25 Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 21 Advanced LAB

Chapter 6 Advanced ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide66Save Click Save to save your customized settings in this section.Reset Click Reset to begin configurin

NXC-8160 User’s Guide67CHAPTER 7 Access Points ScreenClick Access Points to display the screen as shown. This screen allows you to view the status of

Chapter 7 Access Points ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide68

NXC-8160 User’s Guide69CHAPTER 8 Maintenance ScreenThis chapter displays information on the maintenance screens.8.1 Maintenance OverviewThe maintena

Safety WarningsNXC-8160 User’s Guide7• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s).

Chapter 8 Maintenance ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide70The following table describes the labels in this screen. 8.2 Configuring Syslog & Monitor Use

Chapter 8 Maintenance ScreenNXC-8160 User’s Guide71Figure 28 Syslog & Monitor The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide73CHAPTER 9 PasswordThis chapter displays information on the password screen.9.1 Configuring Password Click Password to open th

Chapter 9 PasswordNXC-8160 User’s Guide74New Password Type your new system password (at least 5 alphanumeric characters). Note that as you type a pass

75PART IIITroubleshooting and SpecificationsTroubleshooting (77)Product Specifications (81)

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide77CHAPTER 10 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems a

Chapter 10 TroubleshootingNXC-8160 User’s Guide7810.2 NXC-8160 Access and LoginV I forgot the LAN IP address for the NXC-8160.1 The default LAN IP ad

Chapter 10 TroubleshootingNXC-8160 User’s Guide79• If you disconnect your computer from one device and connect it to another device that has the same

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Chapter 10 TroubleshootingNXC-8160 User’s Guide801 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Star

NXC-8160 User’s Guide81CHAPTER 11 Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the NXC-8160’s hardware and firmware features.Table 26 Hardw

Chapter 11 Product SpecificationsNXC-8160 User’s Guide82Cable Pin AssignmentsIn a serial communications connection, generally a computer is DTE (Data

Chapter 11 Product SpecificationsNXC-8160 User’s Guide831 IRD + 1 OTD + 1 IRD + 1 IRD +2 IRD - 2 OTD - 2 IRD - 2 IRD -3 OTD + 3 IRD + 3 OTD + 3 OTD +

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85PART IVAppendices and Index" The appendices provide general information. Some details may not apply to your NXC-8160.Setting up Your Computer’s

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NXC-8160 User’s Guide87APPENDIX A Setting up Your Computer’s IPAddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installe

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide88Figure 31 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling ComponentsThe Ne

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide89Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your network ada

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Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide90Figure 33 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Click the G

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide91Figure 34 Windows XP: Start Menu2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide92Figure 36 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4 Select

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide93Figure 38 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties6 If you do not

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide94Figure 39 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties7 In the Internet Protocol TC

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide95Figure 40 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties8 Click OK to clo

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide96Figure 41 Windows Vista: Start Menu2 In the Control Panel, double-click Netwo

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide975 Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties." During th

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide987 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens (the Gener

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNXC-8160 User’s Guide99Figure 48 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties9 In the Internet Protoco