Operation/Reference Guide NXA-WAP1000 Smart Wireless Access Point Network/Communication Init ial Re le ase : 2/1 8 /20 1 1
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Table of Contents NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point .................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications .............................................................................................. 2 Power ....................................................................................................................... 3 Ethernet Ports ............
Status...................................................................................................................... 21 Device ........................................................................................................................... 21 Internet ......................................................................................................................... 22 Renewing or Releasing DHCP........................................................................................
NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point Overview The NXA-WAP1000 (US operation: FG2255-51; Operation outside the US: FG2255-53), powered by Ruckus™, is a high-performance 802.11a/b/g/n smart Wi-Fi access point for homes and businesses that utilizes industry acclaimed Ruckus Wireless Technology.
NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point Product Specifications NXA-WAP1000 (FG2255-51/53) Specifications Dimensions (HWD): 1 3/8” x 7" x 7" (36 mm x 178 mm x 178 mm) Weight: 0.88 lbs (397 g) Power: • External power supply (not included) • Input: 110-240V AC • Output: 12V DC, 1.5A • Power over Ethernet Class 0 Ethernet Ports: • 2 auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45 ports Antenna: Internal software-configurable antenna that provides over 300 unique patterns. Operating Frequency • IEEE 802.
NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point NXA-WAP1000 (FG2255-51/53) Specifications (Cont.) Front LED Indicators (Cont.) 5G: • Off: The WLAN service is down. • Amber: The WLAN service (or mesh network) is up and at least one wireless client is associated, but RSSI is low. If mesh networking is enabled, at least one downlink MAP is connected. • Green: The wireless WLAN service (or mesh network) is up and at least one wireless client is associated.
NXA-WAPZD1000 Smart Wireless Access Point Reset Button The Hard Reset button (FIG. 2) is used to restart the NXA-WAP1000 or to restore the factory default configuration. If you hold down the button for less than 10 seconds, the AP will perform a hardware reset. If you hold down the button for 10 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the AP.
NXA-WAPZD1000 Installation NXA-WAPZD1000 Installation Before You Begin Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the required items for the installation ready. In addition, verify that the wireless stations on the network have the required components for wireless communication with the AP. This section describes the pre-installation tasks that you need to perform.
NXA-WAPZD1000 Installation FIG. 1 Recommended ceiling mounting installation Care should be taken to consider vertical placement as well as horizontal placement to maximize coverage (FIG. 2). FIG.
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Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 The procedure for completing the NXA-WAP1000’s essential configuration depends on whether you want it to be managed by an NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector or to operate as a standalone AP. Configuring for Management by NXA-WAPZD1000 If an NXA-WAPZD1000 is installed on the network, you can configure the AP for management by the ZoneDirector. Simply connect the AP to same Layer 2 subnet as the ZoneDirector.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 2. Connect the AP to the Same Subnet as the NXA-WAPZD1000 1. If the NXA-WAP1000 is not receiving power via a PoE connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of the AP. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the same Layer 2 subnet as the NXA-WAPZD1000. The same Layer 2 subnet means that there should not be any router between the AP and the ZoneDirector. 3.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Configuring for Standalone Operation This section describes the steps you need to complete to set up the NXA-WAP1000 in standalone mode. What You Will Need Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following items and applications ready: An administrative computer (notebook computer) running Microsoft Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7). Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address settings (FIG. 4). FIG. 4 Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box IP Address Settings IP Address: 192.168.0.22 (or any address in the 192.168.0.x network, with the exception of 192.168.0.1, which is the default IP address assigned to the NXA-WAP1000) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.0.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 4. Click Yes or OK (depending on the browser) to continue. The AP’s login page appears (FIG. 5). FIG. 5 Browser-Based Configuration Pages Login 5. In User Name, type “admin”. 6. In Password, type “1988“. 7. Click Log In. The Browser-Based Configuration page appears, displaying the Device page. 4. Configure the Wireless Settings To complete this step, you will need to configure the settings on the Common tab and at least one Wireless # tab.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Configure Common Wireless Settings 1. On the left menu of the Browser-Based Configuration Pages, click Configuration > Wireless. The Common page appears. The two radio frequencies (2.4GHz and 5GHz) need to be configured separately in the Browser-Based Configuration Pages. To configure the common wireless settings, click Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Radio 5G. 2. Verify that the common wireless settings are configured as listed in the table below.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 6. Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings To restore your administrative computer’s original network settings: 1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connections (or Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is set up: On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network Connections. 2.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Verify NXA-WAP1000 Operation Before deploying the AP to your environment, verifying that the NXA-WAP1000 is operating correctly is highly recommended. To do this, you will need to connect the AP to your live network temporarily and make sure that the network connection works and that wireless clients are able to associate with the AP and connect to your network and the Internet. The network and power connections that you will be making in this step are temporary.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Deploy the Access Point In this step, you will place the AP in a suitable location on the network and connect it to a power source and to your network environment. 1. Choose a Location for the AP You can install the AP on a flat surface (for example, on a desktop or tabletop) or mount it on a wall or ceiling. When choosing a location for the AP, ensure that the location: Allows easy viewing of the LEDs and access to the connectors, if necessary.
Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 Troubleshooting Installation If the startup sequence does not work, verify that the network name (SSID) and security settings (if you enabled them) on the AP match the settings on your wireless device. Disconnect the AP from the power source, wait 5 seconds, reconnect it, and then wait 60 seconds before attempting a reconnection. Disconnect and reconnect the AP and the PC. Replace the Ethernet cable with a new one if the relevant LAN port LED is not illuminated.
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Browser-Based Configuration Pages Browser-Based Configuration Pages Logging into the Configuration Pages All setup and management of the NXA-WAP1000 is done through its Browser-Based Configuration Pages.If your wireless network will be managed by an NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector, you can manage APs through the ZoneDirector rather than logging into each AP’s Web interface individually.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages The NXA-WAP1000 Browser-Based Configuration Page interface appears (FIG. 7). Logout button Help button Menu Workspace FIG. 7 NXA-WAP1000 Browser-Based Configuration Page interface Interface Specifications Menu: Under each category (Status, Configuration, etc.) are options that, when clicked, open the related workspace in the area to the right. Logout Button: Click this button to log out of the NXA-WAP1000.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Status The Status section of the Menu displays the current status and availability of the NXA-WAP1000. Device The Device page displays a general overview of the AP’s current status, including device name, serial number, MAC address, current software version, etc. FIG. 8 Status - Device page Device Device Name: The current name of the device. The device name identifies the AP among other devices on the network.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Internet The Internet page (FIG. 9) displays information on the AP’s network settings; i.e., the settings that allow the AP to communicate with your local network and the Internet. Information includes IP address, gateway, DNS server, NTP server and connection type (method of obtaining an IP address -- DHCP or static IP). FIG.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Radio 2.4G The Radio 2.4G page displays information on connections to wireless LANs using the 2.4G radio in the NXA-WAP1000. FIG. 10 Status - Radio 2.4G - Common page Radio 2.4G - Common Enable/Disable Auto-update: Click this button to allow or disable the ability for the NXA-WAP1000 to automatically update its settings and firmware. Tabs: These tabs access pages for common status settings within a network and within individual WLANs.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages FIG. 11 Status - Radio 2.4G - WLAN page Radio 2.4G - WLAN Enable/Disable Auto-update: Click this button to allow or disable the ability for the NXA-WAP1000 to automatically update its settings and firmware. Tabs: These tabs access pages for common status settings within a network and within individual WLANs. SSID: The name of the accessed network. BSSID: The broadcast SSID name. Wireless Status: The current wireless connection status. This may be Up or Down.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Radio 5G The Radio 2.4G page displays information on connections to wireless LANs using the 5G radio in the NXA-WAP1000 FIG. 12 Status - Radio 5G - Common page Radio 5G - Common Enable/Disable Auto-update: Click this button to allow or disable the ability for the NXA-WAP1000 to automatically update its settings and firmware. Tabs: These tabs access pages for common status settings within a network and within individual WLANs.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages FIG. 13 Status - Radio 5G - Wireless page Status - Radio 5G - Wireless Page Enable/Disable Auto-update: Click this button to allow or disable the ability for the NXA-WAP1000 to automatically update its settings and firmware. Tabs: These tabs access pages for common status settings within a network and within individual WLANs. SSID: The name of the accessed network. BSSID: The broadcast SSID name. Wireless Status: The current wireless connection status.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Configuration The Configuration section contains pages for initial configuration of the NXA-WAP1000. For more information on initial configuration, please refer to the Preconfiguring the NXA-WAP1000 section on page 8. If the NXA-WAP1000 is already configured, or if it is being managed by an NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector, this section will not be visible in the Browser-Based Configuration Pages.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages In Username, type a new user name that you will use to log in to the Browser-Based Configuration Pages. The default user name is admin. In Password, type a new password to replace the default password 1988. The password must consist of six to 32 alphanumeric characters only. In Password Confirmation, retype the new password. 3. Click Update Settings. The message Your parameters were saved appears.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Radio 2.4G The Radio 2.4G page allows you to configure the wireless settings for 2.4G WLANs. FIG. 16 Configuration - Radio 2.4G - Common page Configuration - Radio 2.4G - Common Page Radio Network: Allows you to change the name of the 2.4GHz radio (default:“Radio 2.4G”). Wireless Mode: The wireless mode options include the following: • Auto-Select: Allows both 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant devices to connect to the network. This is the default setting. • 2.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Configuration - Radio 2.4G - Common Page (Cont.) Protection Mode: (Inactive by default.) If you activate protection, you control how 802.11 devices know when they should communicate with another device. This is important in a mixed environment of both 802.11b and 802.11g clients. WARNING: Activating this option (and configuring the settings) boosts the interoperability of 802.11b and 802.11g devices but will severely decrease performance.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages FIG. 17 Configuration -Radio 2.4G - Wireless 1 page Configuration - Radio 2.4G - Wireless Page Wireless Network: Enter a name for the WLAN. This name is only displayed in the Browser-Based Configuration Pages. You can use the same name as the SSID or a different name. Wireless Availability?: This option controls whether or not the wireless network is available to users (Off or On).
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Radio 5G The Radio 5G page allows you to configure the wireless settings for 5G WLANs. FIG. 18 Configuration - Radio 5G - Common Configuration - Radio 5G - Common Page Radio Network: Wireless Mode: Allows you to change the name of the 5GHz radio (default:“Radio 5G”). The wireless mode options include the following: • Auto-Select: Allows both 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant devices to connect to the network. This is the default setting. • 5GHz 54 Mbps (For faster 802.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Configuration - Radio 5G - Common Page (Cont.) Update Settings: Click this button to save and apply your changes. FIG. 19 Configuration - Radio 5G - Wireless page Configuration - Radio 5G - Wireless Page Wireless Network: Enter a name for the WLAN. This name is only displayed in the Browser-Based Configuration Pages. You can use the same name as the SSID or a different name.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages VLAN The VLAN page (FIG. 20) is used to configure the virtual LAN (VLAN) parameters of the AP. Traffic never uses VLAN tags over wireless links, but traffic originating on or destined for WLAN stations can be differentiated by a VLAN identifier as it travels over other links, such as Ethernet, DSL or Cable Internet, etc., thus given the appropriate segmentation as it traverses the LAN or the Internet. FIG.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Configuration - VLAN (Cont.) Update Settings: When you click Update Settings, if any configuration settings have changed, a connectivity test will be run. If the browser and the AP/Router can communicate using the new VLAN settings, then they will remain set. If connectivity fails, the device will revert to the previous VLAN settings and a warning message will appear to tell you the test failed and the settings were reverted to their original values.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Configuring WLAN Settings This section describes how to configure WLAN-specific settings, such as wireless availability, SSID, encryption, and authentication. To configure WLAN settings: 1. Go to Configuration > 2.4G or Configuration > 5G. The Configuration :: xx :: Common page appears. 2. Click one of the eight Wireless (#) tabs. The Configuration :: 2.4G :: Wireless (#) page appears (FIG. 17). You can configure up to 8 SSIDs per radio (16 on dual radio APs). 3.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Using WEP WEP encryption has been proven to be easily circumvented. Using WPA whenever possible is highly recommended. Only use WEP if your client devices do not support WPA. To configure WLAN-specific WEP encryption settings: 1. Go to Configuration > 2.4G or Configuration > 5G. The Configuration :: xx :: Common page appears. 2. Click one of the eight Wireless (#) tabs. The Configuration :: xx:: Wireless (#) page appears (FIG. 17).
Browser-Based Configuration Pages WEP Encryption Options Update Settings: Click this button to save and apply your changes 4. Review the encryption settings, and then make changes as required. 5. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message appears at the top of the page. 6. Click Go back to Wireless Configuration to reopen the previous page.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Using WPA Use of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 provides enhanced security over WEP, and allows client authentication based on either a pre-shared key (PSK), for home or small office networks, or an external authentication server such as a RADIUS server, for corporate networks. To configure WPA security settings: 1. Go to Configuration > Radio > 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Customizing 802.1X Settings If you choose “WPA” as the encryption method, you have the option to set up the AP to act as an 802.1X proxy, utilizing external authentication sources such as a RADIUS server. This provides a higher level of security, when compared to the static security process in a WEP configuration. To configure WLAN-specific 802.1X authentication settings: 1. Go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Rate Limiting Rate Limiting allows you to cap the data transfer rates per client for a specific WLAN. To enable per station rate limits: 1. Go to Configuration > 2.4G or Configuration > 5G. 2. Select the WLAN that you want to configure from the tabs at the top of the page. 3. Click the Edit Settings button next to Rate Limiting. 4. The Rate Limiting page appears (FIG. 25). FIG. 25 Rate Limiting 5.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Controlling Access to the Wireless Network Access Controls give you control over which stations are allowed to join (associate with) your WLAN networks. There are “tab” entries for each available WLAN. Changing the Access Controls for a WLAN 1. Go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the Wireless # tab for the device for which you want to configure the access control settings. 3. Click the Edit Settings button after Access Control.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages 4. Select the radio button for the desired access control. The Access Controls Table appears (FIG. 27). FIG. 27 Access Control Table Access Controls Table Address: Six text boxes appear in which you enter the desired MAC address, in hexadecimal digit form, two characters in each box. You can specify a full 12hex-digit MAC address or enter “wildcard” characters for “don't care” digits. Allowable hex-digit characters are 0-9, a-f, and A-F.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Disabling WLAN Access Restrictions If you select Disable WLAN access restrictions, then MAC-address-based restrictions on which stations can join the WLAN are disabled; thus, any station can join. If the WLAN uses encryption, then the station must still supply the correct encryption passphrase. The Access Controls table is hidden if the current mode is Disable WLAN access restrictions.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Maintenance The Maintenance section controls not only the ability to upgrade firmware and the ability for remote resetting or rebooting of an NXA-WAP1000, but also to send log information to a particular site for analysis. Upgrade You can use the Browser-Based Configuration Pages to check for software updates/upgrades for the firmware built into the AP.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Upgrading Manually via the Web To access a particular download Web site: 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click Web. This opens the Web options (FIG. 29). FIG. 29 Maintenance - Upgrade - Web page 2. Click the Web Options URL field, and then type the URL of the download Web site. Remember to start the URL with “http://”. 3. Change the Image Control File filename extension as noted here: Replace any file names ending in .rcks with the .
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click FTP or TFTP. This opens either the FTP (FIG. 30) or TFTP options. FIG. 30 Maintenance - Upgrade - FTP page FIG. 31 Maintenance - Upgrade - TFTP page 2. Click the host name field and then type the URL of the server, or click the IP address field and then type the IP address of the server. Remember to start the URL with ftp://.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password entries. 3. Verify that the Auto Upgrade: Enabled option is checked (active). 4. Toggle the Interval to Check for Software Upgrade drop-down list to select your preferred interval. 5. You have two options at this point: Click Perform Upgrade, which will start the process and the clock. The next upgrade will occur at the selected interval. Click Save parameters only.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Reboot / Reset You can use the Browser-Based Configuration Pages to prompt the NXA-WAP1000 to reboot, which simply restarts the AP without changing any of the current settings. Please note that rebooting the AP will disrupt network communications in any currently active WLANs. FIG. 32 Maintenance - Reboot / Reset Reboot / Reset Reboot with current settings?: Click this button to reboot while saving the currently saved settings.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Support Info The Support Info log consists of the configuration and run-time status of the AP and can be useful for troubleshooting. You have three options for sending a copy of the current log file to Ruckus Wireless Support: Save a copy to your local PC, then attach it to an e-mail message and send it to Support Set up a connection to an FTP site Set up a connection to a TFTP site FIG.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Administration The Administration section contains tools for assisting with diagnosis of NXA-WAP1000 issues. Management In addition to managing the AP via a Web browser through HTTPS, several other management access options are available on the AP. These options include management access via HTTP, Telnet, and SSH. FIG. 34 Administration - Management page Administration - Management page Telnet access: By default, this option is disabled (inactive).
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Administration - Management page (Cont.) TR069 / SNMP Management Choice: Auto: Enables the NXA-WAP1000 device to connect to either an SNMP server, an NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector, or a Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster. SNMP only: Only allow SNMP management. FlexMaster only: Only allow FlexMaster management. DHCP Discovery: URL of server providing DHCP. FlexMaster Server URL: URL of the FlexMaster server.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Diagnostics Two network connection diagnostic tools – PING and traceroute – have been built into the NXA-WAP1000 to help you check network connections from the Browser-Based Configuration Pages (FIG. 35). FIG. 35 Administration - Diagnostics page Diagnostics Ping: Type the network address of a site to which you wish to connect. Ping Results: This field displays a text file of the results of the connection.
Browser-Based Configuration Pages Log If you have a syslog server on the network, you can configure the NXA-WAP1000 to send the device logs to the server. You will need to enable logging (logging is disabled by default), and then configure the Access Point to send logs to the syslog server via the Administration :: Log page (FIG. 36). FIG. 36 Administration - Log page Log Log Status: By default, this status is disabled.
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