NWA1120 Series User’s Guide 10
CHAPTER 1
Introducing the NWA
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the NWA. It also discusses the ways
you can manage your NWA.
1.1 Introducing the NWA
This User’s Guide covers the following models: NWA1121-NI, NWA1123-NI and NWA1123-AC. Your
NWA is an IPv6 wireless AP (Access Point) that can function in several wireless modes. It extends
the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access
to mobile users.
The NWA controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server authentication. It
also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to
prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.
Your NWA is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables
simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.
1.1.1 Dual-Band
The NWA1123-NI or NWA1123-AC is a dual-band AP and able to function both 2.4G and 5G
networks at the same time. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and
Table 1 NWA Series Comparison Table
FEATURES NWA1121-NI NWA1123-NI NWA1123-AC
Supported Wireless Standards
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
Supported Frequency Bands
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Available Security Modes None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-MIX
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK-MIX
Number of SSID Profiles 8 32 32
Layer-2 Isolation Yes Yes Yes
