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How to block the certain wireless client on an AP?
To prevent specific devices from accessing your WLAN, you can use the MAC Filter feature. This method blocks all devices whose MAC addresses are entered into the Access Point's MAC address block list. Follow these step-by-step instructions to configure the MAC Filter: Navigate to Configuration > Object > AP Profile > SSID…
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How to enable the 6GHz radio of your Zyxel AP with standalone mode
Introduction: As technology continues to advance, modern Wi-Fi networks now embrace additional frequency bands, including the 6GHz spectrum, providing enhanced bandwidth and accelerated network speeds. This guide is designed to assist you in configuring the 6GHz frequency band and establishing a successful connection. Step…
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Understanding roaming and 802.11 k/v/r
Roaming is a mechanism on “clients” to connect to the other access point while remaining connected to the network. Without roaming, devices need to take more time to reconnect to the other AP and suffer for longer disconnection. Roaming process Station will undergo three stages to complete a roaming process: Step 1:…
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Can a single AP broadcast more than one SSID?
Yes, a single Access Point (AP) can broadcast multiple SSIDs. This allows the AP to host different networks, such as a guest network and a staff network. This capability is beneficial in managing network access and in creating distinct network segments for different user groups or purposes.
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Understanding the Difference Between AP and SSID
Understanding the relationship between Access Points (APs) and Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) is crucial for effectively setting up and managing a Wi-Fi network. There's a common misconception about how these elements interact, which this article aims to clarify. Explanation: What is an AP? An AP is a networking hardware…
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Understanding VLAN Settings on Zyxel AP
Purpose: You may want to configure a specific VLAN for the SSID so that the wireless clients can be assigned IP addresses belonging to this VLAN subnet. Let's delve into the VLAN settings on the AP. Management VLAN: First up is the Management VLAN. This is the VLAN ID designated for the AP itself. Through this VLAN…
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Does the SSID turn off when APs connect to IEEE 802.3af PoE?
Wi-Fi networks on the WAX650S, NWA220AX-6E, and WAX620D-6E are turned off automatically when it is connected to a device that supplies power using IEEE 802.3af PoE. For the appropriate power type for your AP, check the device's label sticker or the datasheet in the Download library.
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Is 802.11r fast roaming available in standalone mode?
Fast roaming using 802.11r requires a controller role to help formulate a set of keys. However, in standalone mode, the AP does not have this controller role, making it unsuitable. This is an inherent limitation of this feature. Both Nebula cloud mode and AP controller mode have the controller role present, so Fast roaming…
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Why does the MAC address detected by the network tool differ from the AP's?
When you use a channel or network analyzer, you might observe that the MAC address linked with the SSID is not the same as the MAC address displayed on the device's hardware label sticker (as mentioned by Nebula). This article clarifies the MAC addresses you might see on your network analyzer. The MAC address that appears…
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How to identify the wireless interface MAC address?
When utilizing a channel/network analyzer, you might notice that the MAC address associated with the SSID differs from the MAC address indicated on the hardware label sticker (as reported by Nebula). This guide explains the MAC addresses you observe on the network analyzer. The MAC address shown on the channel analyzer…
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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…