Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview; Zyxel Device Roles - ZyXEL Communications NWA Series User Manual

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
For more information about Access Point (AP) management, see
Use the Zyxel Device to set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible
devices in either 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 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

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
• 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.
NCC or Standalone
(NebulaFlex)
• NWA1123-ACv2
• NWA1123-AC PRO
• NWA1123-AC HD
• NWA1302-AC
• NWA110AX
for more information on root and repeater APs and how to set them up.
Section 1.4 on page
NWA/WAC/WAX Series User's Guide
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Introduction

AC or Standalone
• NWA5123-AC
• WAC5302D-S
Section 2.1 on page
19). The Zyxel Device can serve as a:
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