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

2.1 Management Mode

The Zyxel Device is a unified AP and can be managed by the NCC or an AP controller (AC), or work as a
standalone device. We recommend you use NCC to manage multiple APs (see the NCC User's Guide).
An AP Controller, such as the ZyWALL ATP/VPN, USG FLEX, or NXC, can only manage multiple APs in the
same location.
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 6 Zyxel Device Management Mode Comparison
MANAGEMENT MODE
Nebula Control Center
AP Controller

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 or AC Discovery screen to allow the Zyxel Device
to be managed by the NCC or an AC, respectively.
When the Zyxel Device is managed by the NCC or an AC, it acts as a DHCP client and obtains an IP
address from the NCC/AC. It can be configured ONLY by the NCC/AC. 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/AC 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.
Note: Not all models can be managed by NCC or an AC. See
check whether your product supports these.
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 74

Chapter 2 AP Management

AP Management

DEFAULT IP ADDRESS
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic or
Static (192.168.1.2)
for detailed information about the standalone Web Configurator screens.
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Section 1.2 on page 14
UPLOAD FIRMWARE VIA
NCC Portal
AP Controller using CAPWAP
Built-in Web Configurator
Section 1.2 on page 14
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