AMX NXA-WAPZD1100 Quick Start Manual

Overview
The NXA-WAPZD1100 (FG2255-75) is a centrally managed wireless LAN (WLAN)
controller for homes and business using multiple NXA-WAP1000 Wireless Access
Points, that delivers exceptional performance by integrating the Ruckus Smart/OS
application engine. It delivers advanced features such as smart wireless meshing,
hotspot authentication, elegant guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security.
Redundant and secure, the AMX ZoneDirector provides WLAN-wide network, security,
RF and location management within a single, easy-to-use and affordable WLAN system.
FIG. 1 NXA-WAPZD1100 FRONT AND REAR VIEW
Common Applications
Ideal for homes and businesses that require a robust and secure WLAN that can be
easily deployed, centrally managed and automatically tuned. The NXA-WAP1000 is
perfect for environments where high bandwidth applications such as video streaming
are accessed simultaneously from several wireless devices such as iPads, laptops, and
gaming consoles.
Power Adapter Compatibility
The NXA-WAPZD1100 is shipped with an appropriate power adapter for the country in
which it is to be used:
• FG2255-75: Includes US Power Adapter for use in US, Canada, Colombia,
Ecuador, Mexico
• FG2255-54K: Includes EU Power Adapter for use in Europe (except UK), Chile,
Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia (except Dharan), Vietnam
• FG2255-55K: Includes AU Power Adapter for use in Australia and New Zealand
• FG2255-56K: Includes China AU style CCC certified Power Adapter for use in
China
• FG2255-57K: Includes India Power Adapter
• FG2255-58K: Includes Korea Power Adapter
• FG2255-59K: Includes UK Power Adapter for use in the United Kingdom, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• FG2255-60K: Includes US Power Adapter with 110 and 220 power input for use
in: Brazil, Philippines, Saudi Arabia (Dharan), Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay
Product Specif ications
NXA-WAPZD1100 SPECIF ICATIONS
Dimensions (HWD): 1 1/2" x 6 5/16" x 9 13/16" (39 mm x 159 mm x 250 mm)
Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 Kg)
Power: • External power adapter
• Input: 110 - 240V AC
• Output: 12V DC, 1A
Front Panel Components:
Power LED: Green LED: the device is receiving power.
Status LED: • Steady green LED: Device is configured.
• Blinking green LED: Device in factory default settings.
• Steady amber LED: Device is shut down but still connected to
a power source.
• Flashing amber LED: Device is starting up or shutting down.
Two 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports for Ethernet
10/100/1000 Ethernet:
connectivity.
• Solid green or amber left LED: The port is connected to a
device.
• Blinking green or amber left LED: The port is transmitting or
receiving data traffic.
• Green right LED: The port is connected to a 1000Mbps
device.
• Amber right LED: The port is connected to a 100Mbps or
10Mbps device.
DB-9 port for accessing the NXA-WAPZD1100 command
Console port:
line interface.
Reset Button: Hold the reset button for 8 seconds to reset the device.
NXA-WAPZD1100
(front)
(rear)
12VDC Input
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN Controller
NXA-WAPZD1100 SPECIF ICATIONS (CONT.)
Rear Panel Components:
Input:
One 12VDCpower jack
Configuration: Web user interface
Statistics: LAN, wireless and associated stations (available via UI)
VLAN Support: 802.1Q (per BSSID)
AP Discovery & Control: Layer-2 or Layer-3
WLANs (BSSIDs): Up to 32
Access Lists (ACLs): • Layer-2 (MAC address based ACL)
• Layer-3 (IP address based ACL)
• L2 client isolation
Wireless Intrusion • Rogue AP detection
Detection (WIDS):
• DoS attack prevention
• Password guessing protection
• Rate limiting
Wireless Security: WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, 802.11i
Authentication: • 802.1X, local database
• External AAA servers: ActiveDirectory/RADIUS/LDAP
Local Authentication: 1000 user entries
Countries: US, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico
Number of Managed APs: Up to 6
Concurrent Stations: Up to 1250
Operating Environment: • 32°F - 122°F (0°C - 50°C)
• Operating humidity - 15% – 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications: • FCC
• IC
• CE
• C-Tick
• VCCI
• EN 60950-1
• RoHS
Included Accessories: • External power adapter
Other AMX Equipment: • NXA-ENET8-2POE Gigabit Ethernet Switch (FG2178-63)
• NXA-WAP1000 Smart Wireless Access Point, US Operation
(FG2255-51)
• NXA-WAP1000 Smart Wireless Access Point, Operation
Outside US (FG2255-53)
• NXA-WAPZD License Upgrades (FG2255-62/63/64)
Conf iguring the NXA-WAPZD1100
Note: Windows 7 users may need to turn on Network Discovery before attempting these
steps.
To configure the NXA-WAPZD1100 and its companion NXA-WAP1000 devices:
1. Connect the NXA-WAPZD1100 to a convenient power source and press the power
button.
2. After the Power LED is lit, the Status LED is a blinking red light.
3. When the NXA-WAPZD1100 is powered up, the Status LED is a blinking green
light, indicating that the system is in the "factory default" state.
After you complete the Setup Wizard, the Status LED will be a steady green light.
Once the NXA-WAPZD1100 is on and connected to your network, use your
administration PC to "discover" it, verifying its connection. This automatically starts the
Setup Wizard.
1. Open the My Network Places window from your PC desktop.
2. Click the Show icons for networked UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) devices link in
the Network Tasks pane.
3. If the Show UPnP Device Icons confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to
proceed. Windows sets up the feature, then activates it.
4. After Windows checks the network, a new "NXA-WAPZD1100" icon appears in the
My Network Places window. To proceed with setup, double-click that icon.
5. The NXA-WAPZD1100 ZoneDirector Wireless Setup wizard appears, ready for
wireless network configuration.
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