ZyXEL WAC5302D-S User Guide - Page 13
Introduction, 1.1 Overview, 1.2 Zyxel Device Roles
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This User's Guide covers the models listed in the following table. They can be managed in one of the following methods: remote management through Nebula Control Center (NCC) or an AP Controller (AC) such as the NXC, or local management in Standalone Mode. Each Zyxel Device runs in standalone mode by default, but it is recommended to use NCC management if it is available for your device. NCC, AC or Standalone (NebulaFlex PRO) • NWA5123-AC HD • WAC6103D-I • WAC6303D-S • WAC6502D-E • WAC6502D-S • WAC6503D-S • WAC6552D-S • WAC6553D-E • WAX510D • WAX650S NCC or Standalone (NebulaFlex) • NWA1123-ACv2 • NWA1123-AC PRO • NWA1123-AC HD • NWA1302-AC • NWA110AX AC or Standalone • NWA5123-AC • WAC5302D-S For more information about Access Point (AP) management, see Section 2.1 on page 24. Use the Zyxel Device to set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible devices in either 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks or both at the same time. When two or more APs are interconnected, this network is called a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). See Section 1.2.2 on page 14 for more information on root and repeater APs and how to set them up. 1.2 Zyxel Device Roles This section describes some of the different roles that your Zyxel Device can take up within a network. Not all roles are supported by all models (see Section 1.4 on page 19). The Zyxel Device can serve as a: • Access Point (AP) - This is used to allow wireless clients to connect to the Internet. • Radio Frequency (RF) monitor - An RF monitor searches for rogue APs to help eliminate network threats if it supports monitor mode and rogue APs detection/containment. An RF monitor cannot simultaneously act as an AP. • Root AP - A root AP connects to the gateway or switch through a wired Ethernet connection and has wireless repeaters connected to it to extend its range. NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide 13