ZyXEL Communications NWA-8500 Specifications

Groundbreaking Channel
Blanket Architecture
Zero-delay Roaming
Zero-footprint AP
Supports up to 8 NWA-8500
Auto Failover and Centralized
Configuration
nwa-8500
802.11a/g Ultra-thin
Wireless Business
Access Point
nxc-8160
Business Wireless LAN
Controller
Best WLAN Experience for Serious Business
—Ultimate Solution for Converged Networks
Benefits
Zero-Delay, Secure and Seamless Mobility
The NXC-8160 Wireless LAN Controller is the central component of ZyXEL's unique "Interference-Free"
architecture, while the NWA-8500 802.11a/g Ultra-thin Wireless Business Access Point is a high-
performance dual 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point that interoperates with the NXC-8160.
The unique solution enables the signals on the same channel to be transmitted through every access point
in the system without the co-channel interference that plagues other WLAN solutions. Clients only need to
associate with the controller once in order to move within the channel blanket without experiencing inter-
AP handoffs. As a result, different WLAN security settings will have no impact on its speed; that is, the zero-
delay roaming functionalities can retain its outstanding "always-connected" performance even with the
most sophisticated encryption and authentication mechanisms applied.
Simply put, the solution provides the flexibility, performance and simplicity required by enterprises to
support data, video and voice (VoWLAN) applications in ubiquitous WLAN deployments. The 8-port
controller can be used individually or in combination with multiple controllers to meet the needs of
crowded enterprise environments of any size or kind.
No Cell Planning Needed
ZyXEL's Unique Interference-Free Channel Blanket architecture requires no RF cell planning, and it allows
ubiquitous placement of thin APs wherever convenient. Consequently, the cost of deploying and owning
an enterprise-class WLAN can be dramatically reduced.
Powerful and Scalable
It is no doubt that the NXC-8160 Business Wireless LAN Controller is the most sophisticated WLAN
infrastructure that tremendously improves WLAN service quality, while Zero-Delay roaming provides the
best VoWLAN user experience. The NXC-8160 is an 8-port WLAN controller but not limited to 8 ports; its
centralized configuration allows you to use a single management interface to manage multiple NXC-8160
on networks of a larger scale .