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What does "Interface: wlan-1-2" mean?
In the Event log, the Interface is denoted as wlan-x-y. Here's how to interpret it: 'x' represents the band: '1' indicates radio 1 (2.4GHz) '2' indicates radio 2 (5GHz) 'y' represents the SSID number, which can range from 1 to 8. For instance: Interface: wlan-1-2 refers to the 2.4GHz band's SSID number 2. Interface:…
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Why might I need a dedicated SSID for legacy devices?
Q: Why might I need a dedicated SSID for legacy devices? A: Legacy devices or certain IoT devices may only be compatible with the 2.4GHz frequency band. Having a dedicated SSID for these devices ensures that they can connect to the network without affecting the performance of other devices that use the 5GHz band.
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How to configure a dedicated SSID for legacy devices?
Situation: In a modern network environment, there are often a variety of devices that need to connect to the internet. Some of these devices, particularly IoT devices or older "legacy" devices, may only be compatible with the 2.4GHz frequency band. This can present a challenge when setting up your network, as these devices…
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How does Layer-2 Isolation work?
When Layer-2 Isolation is enabled on a network, devices within the same Layer-2 domain (e.g., devices connected to the same switch) are isolated from each other. Any attempt of communication directly between devices at this layer is blocked. However, communication with devices in different Layer-2 domains is allowed. More…
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What is Intra-BSS Traffic Blocking?
Intra-BSS traffic blocking is a feature that prevents direct communication between wireless clients connected to the same access point(AP). When enabled, it creates a virtual boundary within the same wireless network, preventing devices from directly exchanging data with each other. As a result, all data transmission…
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Why is it important to set up a security profile for my SSID?
Setting up a security profile for your SSID is crucial for protecting your network from unauthorized access. It helps to encrypt the traffic between the AP and the devices connected to it, preventing potential attackers from intercepting sensitive information. You can set up a security profile in the Security Profile field…
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How do I select the correct frequency band when setting up an SSID for legacy devices?
When setting up an SSID for legacy devices, you should select the 2.4GHz frequency band. This is because many older devices only support this frequency band. You can enable the specific SSID Profile for the 2.4G Radio Profile and disable it on the 5G Radio Profile as below example.
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Differences between Intra-BSS Traffic Blocking and Layer-2 Isolation
The primary difference between Intra-BSS Traffic Blocking and Layer-2 isolation lies in their scope and functionality: Scope: Intra-BSS Traffic Blocking applies specifically to wireless networks and wireless clients connected to the same access point or extender. Layer-2 Isolation, on the other hand, is a feature found in…
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What is the maximum number of SSIDs that a Zyxel APs can support?
Standalone and Controller managed mode It can support up to 8 SSID profiles per radio slot, allowing for a maximum of 16 SSIDs to be broadcasted simultaneously (8 on the 2.4GHz band and 8 on the 5GHz band). However, if the requirement is to broadcast all the configured SSIDs in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, the maximum…
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[Nebula] How to configure external captive portal for a SSID?
Description: This article shows you how to configure the login page from an external web portal instead of the one built into the NCC. There is an example customized captive portal page, and we can configure the look of the web portal page base on these html files. This article using XAMPP as the external webserver for…
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How to create an SSID on Standalone mode
There are guide
shows how to create an SSID on Standalone mode. Note: All profiles are
used as examples in this article. Please replace them with your actual profile.
This example was viewed using NWA210X (Firmware Version: V6.30(ABTD.3)). 1. Open the Configuration >> Object >> AP
profile >> SSID Click the "Add"
to create…
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How to set up Guest access to the network on Standalone mode
Guest network can be applied in a public network where most devices connect to the
same SSID, to make sure network security and prohibit the devices for accessing
each other. * Note:Please replace the example
below with your actual profile. This example was viewed using NWA210AX (Firmware
Version: V6.30(ABTD.3)). There are…
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How to Configure Captive Portal with External Webserver?
The example instructs
how to set up captive portal redirect via the external web page. A captive portal can intercepts network
traffic, according to the authentication policies, until the user authenticates
his or her connection, usually through a specifically designated login web
page. Typically, you often find captive…
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How to Configure Captive Portal with QR Code?
The example instructs
how to set up captive portal authentication with QR code. This new feature offers two
convenient and
fast
methods to access the Internet. The first method is authenticator assisted. This means that the employees are
the authenticators, who can authenticate
the guest
to access the Internet. The second…
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How to Configure Captive Portal Redirect on AP?
The example instructs how to set up captive portal redirect on the
AP. A captive portal can
intercept network traffic, according to the authentication policies, until the
user authenticates his or her connection, usually through a specifically
designated login web page. Typically, you often find captive portal pages in…
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How to Configure Captive Portal Redirect on Controller?
The example instructs how to set up captive portal redirect on the controller. A captive portal can intercepts network traffic, according to the authentication policies, until the user authenticates his or her connection, usually through a specifically designated login web page. Typically, you often find captive portal…
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How to Set up Rate Limiting for Bandwidth Control?
The example instructs how to set up rate limiting for each station traffic rate. In this example, downlink is to set the maximum incoming transmission data rate, and uplinks is to set the maximum outgoing transmission data rate for each client connected to specific SSID. Configure Rate Limiting 1 Go to CONFIGURATION >…
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How to Set up User Ratio of 2.4GHz and 5GHz to Avoid WiFi Congestion?
The example instructs how to configure AP profile with band select. When 2.4GHz and 5G capable users connect to the AP, user is easy to connect to 5GHz when enabling band select. This example uses band select to balance wireless band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Configure Band Select 1 Band select setting is in SSID. Before creating…
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How to Set up Seamless Wireless Roaming?
The example instructs how to configure two APs profile and topology for roaming. These two APs need to use the same SSID, security, DHCP server, and signal overlap. The two APs have the same DHCP server from USG, and this example shows how to configure APs in the same SSID and security. Configure APs via AP Group 1 Roaming…
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How to Set WiFi Multiple SSID for Office Environment (when NXC is DHCP Server)
When NXC is DHCP Server for VLAN10 and VLAN20 The example instructs how to configure VLANs and set different VLANs for different SSIDs in NXC when NXC is DHCP server for VLANs. The USG does not need to do any other settings when there are different VLANs add to the environment since NXC is a DHCP server for VLANs. In this…