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WIRELESS LAN
ZyXEL is introducing the new NWA-3166 business hybrid access point including
802.11a/b/g/n. As a wireless controller, it o ers centralised management of up to 24
managed client access points (AP). Since it supports the standard IEEE 802.11n (Draft
2.0), zones with low radio coverage can be accessed more easily.
Up to 100Mbps Throughput
Up to now, such throughput rates could only
be achieved using Ethernet connections. The
MIMO technology employs several antennas for
transfer and thanks to re ections reaches a higher
throughput. This allows improved wireless LAN
coverage and thereby minimises so-called “dead
spots”.
WLAN a/b/g/n (Draft 2.0)
The ZyXEL NWA-3166 is certi ed according to the
latest WLAN standard IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0). In
addition, it can be operated in 11a mode. That
is why the access point ensures a high level of
investment protection. The range of possibilities
is endless and reaches from VoIP telephony and
hot spots to industrial process automation.
802.11a, b, g or n?
The ZyXEL NWA-3166 hybrid access point
operates in the 2.4 or 5GHz frequency range. This
of course poses the question of which technology
is optimal. With a single AP, ZyXEL not only
o ers 802.11n but also 11a/b/g in the one unit.
The right choice depends on the con guration.
If the con guration based on closely installed
access points is complex, then implementing
an 11a or g is recommended. Con guring the
cells on 802.11n can be more complex since up
to two neighbouring tunnels need to be used.
In this connection, 802.11n is more suitable for
high data transfer rates, especially in the 5GHz
range. While the ZyXEL NWA-3166 is equipped
with embedded omni-directional antennas,
external antennas can be attached to the ZyXEL
NWA-3100, 3160 and 35x0 models.
Hybrid Access Point
The ZyXEL NWA-3166 can be implemented in
stand-alone AP architecture or as a controller-
Hybrid Access Point for 802.11a/b/g/n
managed solution for other NWA series units.
Up to 24 managed access points are supported
(ZyXEL NWA-3160, NWA-35x0 and NWA-3166).
As a result, this model provides a scalable
and inexpensive alternative to traditional and
expensive controller systems. Besides controller
management, the ZyXEL NWA-3166 can also
be implemented as a stand-alone AP. Client APs
allow full exibility in con guration according
to relevant functions from the controller.
Communication with the client APs is e ected via
secure tunnels using CAPWAP protocols.
Advanced Features
Thanks to wireless PoE (Power over Ethernet)
support, power from conspicuous wall plugs
is no longer required. In addition, Quality of
Service along with a pre-de ned VoIP pro le
are available together with guest access and
the option of Layer 2 isolation. Up to 16 virtual
wireless networks (multi SSID) combined with
VLAN tagging (802.11Q) enable the simultaneous
connectivity of several user groups using only
one access point. Furthermore, the ZyXEL
NWA-3166 also features an internal or external
RADIUS authentication function.
Local information: www.zyxel.com/Europe/Impulse
NWA-3166 in controller mode equipped with two client access points
ZyXEL NWA-3166
Hybrid wireless access point
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WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n dual band
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PoE support
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Centralised management of up to 24 client APs
in controller mode
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Wi-Fi certified WMM and WPA2 encryption
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Secure and extensive communication
configuration possibilities
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Multi SSID including pre-defined VoIP and guest
profiles
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Made of fire-resistant LSOH material
FEATURES
ZyXEL NWA-3166
Hybrid Wireless Access Point
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