Introduction; Nxa-Wapzd1000 Zonedirector Smart Wlan Controller; Overview - AMX NXA-WAPZD1000 Operation/Reference Manual

Introduction

NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector Smart WLAN Controller

The NXA-WAPZD1000 (FIG. 1) 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 Zone Director provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF and location management within a
single, easy-to-use and affordable WLAN system.
FIG. 1 NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector

Overview

The NXA-WAPZD1000 serves as a central control system for NXA-WAP1000 Smart Wireless Access Points
(APs). The NXA-WAPZD1000 provides simplified configuration and updates, wireless LAN security control,
RF management, and automatic coordination of Ethernet-connected and mesh-connected APs.
Using the NXA-WAPZD1000 in combination with NXA-WAP1000 APs allows deployment of a Smart Mesh
network, to extend wireless coverage throughout a location without physically connecting each AP to
Ethernet. In a SmartMesh network, the APs form a wireless mesh topology to route client traffic between any
member of the mesh and the wired network. Meshing greatly reduces the cost and time requirements of
deploying an enterprise-class WLAN, in addition to providing much greater flexibility in AP placement.
The NXA-WAPZD1000 also integrates network, radio frequency (RF), and location management within a
single system. User authentication is accomplished with an integrated captive portal and internal database, or
forwarded to existing Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) servers, such as RADIUS or
Active Directory. Once users are authenticated, client traffic is not required to pass through the NXA-
WAPZD1000, thereby eliminating bottlenecks when higher speed Wi-Fi technologies, such as 802.11n, are
used.
In addition, the NXA-WAPZD1000 supports rogue AP detection and the ability to blacklist client devices from
the network — all of which are easily configured and enabled system-wide. When multiple APs are in close
proximity, the NXA-WAPZD1000 automatically controls the power and the channel settings on each AP to
provide the best possible total coverage and resilience.
The NXA-WAPZD1000 also uses Browser-Based Configuration Pages to customize and manage all aspects of
the device and the network from any PC or other Internet-enabled device with a Web browser.
NXA-WAPZD1000 ZoneDirector Smart WLAN Controller
Power 10/100/1000
LED Ethernet Output
Status
LED
Reset
Button
Console
Port
110 - 240V AC
Input
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