Introducing The Nwa; Chapter 1 Introducing The Nwa; Applications For The Nwa - ZyXEL Communications nwa1100-n User Manual

This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the NWA. It also discusses the ways
you can manage your NWA.

1.1 Introducing the NWA

Your NWA extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing
easy network access to mobile users.
The NWA controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server authentication. It
also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to
prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.
Your NWA is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables
simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.

1.2 Applications for the NWA

The NWA can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:
Access Point
1
Bridge/Repeater
2
AP + Bridge
3
Wireless Client
4
Multi SSID
5
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
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