Ap Management; Chapter 2 Ap Management; Management Mode; Standalone - ZyXEL Communications NWA90AX User Manual

2.1 Management Mode

The Zyxel Device is a unified AP and can be managed by the NCC or work as a standalone device. We
recommend you use NCC to manage multiple APs (see the NCC User's Guide).
Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See
check whether your product supports these.
The following table shows the default IP addresses and firmware upload methods for different
management modes.
Table 2 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison
MANAGEMENT MODE

Nebula Control Center

Standalone

When the Zyxel Device is in standalone mode and connects to a DHCP server, it uses the IP address
assigned by the DHCP server. Otherwise, the Zyxel Device uses the default static management IP
address (192.168.1.2). You can use the NCC Discovery screen to allow the Zyxel Device to be managed
by the NCC.
When the Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP address from
the NCC. It can be configured ONLY by the NCC. To change the Zyxel Device back to standalone
mode, use the Reset button to restore the default configuration. Alternatively, you need to check the
NCC for the Zyxel Device's IP address and use FTP to upload the default configuration file at conf/
system-default.conf to the Zyxel Device and reboot the device.
2.1.1 Standalone
When working in standalone mode, the Zyxel Device is configured mainly with its built-in Web
Configurator. You can only connect to and set up one Zyxel Device at a time in this mode.
See Chapter 5 on page 43
2.1.2 Nebula Control Center
In this mode, which is also called cloud mode, you can manage and monitor the Zyxel Device through
the Zyxel Nebula cloud-based network management system. This means you can manage devices
remotely without the need of connecting to each device directly. It offers many features to better
manage and monitor not just the Zyxel Device, but your network as a whole, including supported
switches and gateways. Your network can also be managed through your smartphone using the
Nebula Mobile app. See

AP Management

DEFAULT IP ADDRESS
Dynamic
Dynamic or
Static (192.168.1.2)
for detailed information about the standalone Web Configurator screens.
Section on page 196
NWA50AX/NWA90AX/NWA55AXE Series User's Guide
C
H A P T E R
UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA
NCC Portal
Built-in Web Configurator
for an example NCC managed network topology.
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