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[Nebula] How to optimize wireless performance with enable broadcast/multicast storm control?
Function description: Storm Control is a feature to help network administrator to limit the broadcast or multicast packets amount per second(pps). Enable the storm on access point will drop ingress packets on uplink port to release more air time to transmit data. The value of Broadcast storm packet is 100 pps and Multicast…
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Can the NWA210BE and the USG LTE 60AX be used as a wireless bridge?
Yes, the NWA210BE and the USG LTE60AX be used as wireless mesh to extend the wireless network. The Smart Mesh feature on USG LTE 60AX supports any model of Nebula APs. However, the USG LTE 60AX can only function as the root AP in the mesh network.…
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How do I install a newly Purchase Access Point?
This article will introduce how to step by step install a new Access point. Optimal Location Selection: Place your Access Point centrally on the ceiling of the active area for optimal coverage,ensuring it's away from physical barriers and interference sources such as microwaves and cordless phones. Power Connection:…
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How to collect the Nebula AP diagnostic info by GUI?
The AP Web GUI provides a convenient function for users to collect information and logs with just one button. Follow the steps below: 1.Check your Nebula AP LAN IP Go to the Nebula page. Click on "Devices" and select "Access Point." Look for the information regarding the Nebula AP LAN IP. 2. Access the Nebula AP Web GUI…
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Does a "Poor" status in the WiFi health panel mean the device is disconnected
A "Poor" status does not indicate that the device is disconnected. Instead, it signifies that the device has reached a defined threshold of wireless packet retries, often caused by weak signals or interference.
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How can I optimize my wireless network performance
To improve your wireless performance, follow these suggestions: Adjust configuration radio settings by referring to this guide: [Nebula] How to fine tune the deployment with configuration radio settings? Optimize your deployment and adjust the maximum output power: [Nebula] How to optimize wireless performance with…
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Why can’t 802.11ac or older devices connect to a WiFi 7 AP using Open security?
Beginning with firmware v7.20, Zyxel WiFi 7 access points adopt the updated security behavior mandated by the WiFi 7 chipset platform, resulting in stricter handling of Open security configurations. As part of this enhancement, when radio mode is configured with 802.11be mode & an SSID is configured with Open security, the…
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What should do when receive a WiFi Aid alert email?
When you receive a WiFi Aid alert email from Zyxel Nebula, it means your wireless network may be experiencing client connection issues such as WiFi association failures, DHCP failures, or DNS failures. The alert will indicate the type of failure and the Access Point (AP) involved. To investigate further, log in to Nebula,…
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Tips to help you improve your wireless network performance
A fickle Wi-Fi environment make you have an enjoyable time but temporary poor performance affects your mood. This article will give you a basic concept of wireless signal influence factors and make you more clear when configure the settings. Before adjust any settings, you may curious about the factors which may influence…
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How should I deploy the NWA50AX Pro in a home environment?
The NWA50AX Pro is designed for flexible indoor installation and can be mounted on either the ceiling or wall using the included brackets. For a typical home (approximately 80 square meters) with three bedrooms, a living room, and two bathrooms, we recommend installing one access point in a central location such as the…
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Can the NWA50AX use Wireless Bridge to share the network with wired computers?
No, NWA50AX does not support Wireless Bridge funciton. Supported model list: NAP203, NAP303, NAP353, NWA55AXE, WAC6103D-I, WAC6303D-S, WAC6502D-E, WAC6502D-S, WAC6503D-S, WAC6552D-S, WAC6553D-E, WAX610D, WAX620D-6E, WAX630S, WAX640S-6E, WAX650S, WAX655E, NWA110BE, NWA210BE, WBE510D, WBE630S, WBE530, NWA130BE, WBE660S When…
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My AP deployment is moderate-density, but my smart mesh signal strength is not good, why?
Scenario: User's location is built with concrete, and AP deployment is about 5 ~ 10 M. Has many AP with smart mesh, but the signal strength is not good. Sometimes it will be lower than -80 dBm. Root cause: The radio maximum output power is -15/-18/-21 dBm (2.4/5/6 GHz), which will be affected by the concrete. Solution: Fix…
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What's the basis of radio setting deployment selection?
A simple compare example: If the distance between your APs is ≦ 5 M, you may choose High-density. If the distance between your APs is ≧ 5 M and ≦ 10 M, you may choose Moderate-density. If the distance between your APs is ≧ 10 M and ≦ 15 M, you may choose Low-density. If the distance between your APs is ≧ 15 M, you may…
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What should I do if my mesh repeater keeps online offline?
Most of cases are because the uplink signal strength is less than -65 dBm. To fix this issue, please try: To avoid mesh repeater choosing wrong uplink AP, please fix your uplink AP in smart mesh setting. Please disable down link for the devices that is two hops to the mesh root AP. Please try to enlarge your radio output…
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Heads-Up: Latest WiFi 7 enforces new MLO change, Zyxel implement in 7.20!
With the evolution of the WiFi 7 standard, security requirements for Multi-Link Operation (MLO) have become more stringent. Starting from firmware 7.20, Zyxel Access Points follow these updated requirements by enforcing stricter security rules when MLO is enabled. Legacy security modes such as WPA1/WPA2 Mixed are no longer…
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How to find the exact details of the mounting kit for my Access Point?
To find the specific details of the mounting kit for your Zyxel Access Point, follow these steps: Go to the Zyxel Support Download Center Navigate to Zyxel Support Download Center. Enter Your Access Point Model In the search field, enter the model name of your Access Point. Download the Quick Start Guide (QSG) Locate and…
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How to configure nebula AP as repeater by configure smart mesh?
Function description: The smart mesh is a wireless coverage extend solution for all Nebula AP models that is free and easily setup by just one click on Nebula. With Smart Mesh, you can have two or more Nebula APs automatically create a mesh network within your deployment location. And with wireless bridge function…
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[Nebula] How to extend wireless coverage by configure smart mesh?
Function description: The smart mesh is a wireless coverage extend solution for all Nebula AP models that is free and easily setup by just one click on Nebula. With Smart Mesh, you can have two or more Nebula APs automatically create a mesh network within your deployment location. And with wireless bridge function…
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[Nebula] How to extend wireless coverage by configure smart mesh?
Function description: The smart mesh is a wireless coverage extend solution for all Nebula AP models that is free and easily setup by just one click on Nebula. With Smart Mesh, you can have two or more Nebula APs automatically create a mesh network within your deployment location. And with wireless bridge function…
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How to Position the NWA130BE for Optimal Signal?
The NWA130BE access point is designed to work well in both horizontal and vertical orientations. It has an optimized spherical coverage pattern, so the placement orientation does not significantly impact signal strength. However, several factors can affect the signal, such as obstacles and environmental interference. For…