ZYXEL NWA90AX

802.11ax (WiFi 6) Dual-Radio Access Point

Overview

The NWA90AX is a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band concurrent dual-radio access point providing gigabit speeds. It features 2x2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology to minimize latency by delivering data simultaneously to multiple users. This makes it suitable for small to medium offices, franchise stores, retail shops, study cafes, and smart home or hotel environments with numerous smart devices, ensuring efficient operation.

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Support

The NWA90AX incorporates 802.11ax standard technology, supporting up to 1,200 Mbps on the 5GHz band and up to 575 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, achieving a combined data processing speed of up to 1,775 Mbps.

Key Features

2.4GHz & 5GHz Concurrent Dual Band 802.11ax
Up to 1.775 Gbps combined data rates
2x2 MU-MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output)
80MHz Support
Hybrid mode (Standalone / Cloud-managed with Nebula)
WDS / Smart Mesh
Captive Portal
1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port
802.3at PoE support
Multiple SSID (up to 16)
Band Steering
DCS (Dynamic Channel Selection)
Internal Network Security: Layer 2 Isolation, intra-BSS blocking
Rogue AP Detection
MAC filtering
Web UI, CLI Management
ZyXEL One Network (ZON Utility, Smart Connect)

Hybrid Mode (Standalone / Cloud-managed with Nebula)

The NWA90AX offers a hybrid service, supporting both local standalone management and remote cloud-managed service, allowing users to flexibly build wireless networks according to their environment. The cloud-managed service, in particular, saves initial network setup costs by providing roaming services even without a physical AP controller.

[Diagram Description: Illustrates two modes of operation for the access point: 'Cloud managed mode' showing multiple APs managed via a Nebula Control Center interface on a laptop, and 'Standalone mode' showing a single AP managed via a laptop interface. An arrow indicates the 'Hybrid mode' connecting these concepts.]

2.4GHz & 5GHz Concurrent Dual Band Support

The NWA90AX utilizes MU-MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to provide enhanced speed and wider coverage. Instead of selecting one band, it uses both simultaneously, minimizing channel interference in congested environments and ensuring optimal wireless internet quality.

[Diagram Description: Compares 'SU(Single User)-MIMO' where one device communicates with an AP, and 'MU(Multi User)-MIMO' where multiple devices communicate with an AP simultaneously.]

Optimizing Wireless Network Environment

The NWA90AX provides Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS) and Band Steering features to offer an optimal wireless network environment. DCS automatically selects less congested channels in environments with high radio interference, reducing signal interference caused by channel overlap. Band Steering guides users' devices to the optimal frequency band upon connection to the AP, ensuring stable wireless internet quality.

[Diagram Description: An illustration of a ZYXEL AP with bands labeled '2.4 GHz' and '5 GHz'. Arrows indicate 'Band Steering' directing devices to appropriate bands, and 'DCS' optimizing channel selection.]

Captive Portal

The NWA90AX, managed via the cloud-managed platform, offers a web authentication feature called Captive Portal. This feature directs users to a specified web page upon attempting to access the wireless network. Users can customize the welcome web page with their logo and messages, making it suitable for wireless network deployment in public spaces like franchise stores and cafes.

ZyXEL Ally Cloud Management Service

The NWA90AX provides a cloud-managed platform for health checks of wireless APs within a site and enables remote monitoring of users anytime, anywhere. With plug-and-play support, devices automatically connect to the cloud server upon connection, facilitating easy setup. The unlimited AP management capacity of the cloud platform allows for significant cost savings when expanding services or franchises.

[Image Description: A screenshot of the Nebula cloud management interface, displaying network topology, device status, and various management options.]

ZyXEL One Network - Integrated Network Management Solution

The ZyXEL One Network (ZON) solution offers a GUI environment accessible via web browser, allowing even non-experts to easily configure and manage switches. ZON Utility and other integrated network management solutions like ZyXEL Smart Connect and ZyXEL iStacking enable efficient management of Zyxel switches, APs, and other network devices, reducing initial investment costs and minimizing repetitive, inefficient tasks during network setup.

The ZyXEL One Network (ZON) Utility is a Windows-based software providing a user-friendly interface for non-experts. It supports basic IP configuration, device reboot, firmware upgrades, password resets, and integration with ZyXEL AP Configurator, allowing discovery and configuration of up to 250 Zyxel switches, APs, and UTM devices within the same domain.

[Diagram Description: A network diagram illustrating the ZyXEL One Network setup. It shows an Internet connection leading to a VPN Gateway and then to a ZON Utility server. From the server, connections are made via switches (e.g., XGS4600-32F, GS1920-8HP, GS1920-24, GS2220-50HP) to various ZYXEL devices like WAX610D, WAC6103D-I, and WAC500 access points, demonstrating a managed network infrastructure.]

Specifications

Item	Details
Model	NWA90AX
Product name	802.11ax (WiFi 6) Dual-Radio PoE Access Point
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11 ax/ac/n/g/b/a
MIMO	MU-MIMO
Wireless speed	2.4 GHz: 575 Mbps 5 GHz: 1200 Mbps
Frequency band	2.4 GHz: USA (FCC): 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; Europe (ETSI): 2.412 to 2.472 GHz 5 GHz: USA (FCC): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.470 to 5.850 GHz; European (ETSI): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
Bandwidth	20-, 40-, 80-MHz
Conducted typical transmit output power	US (2.4 GHz/5 GHz): 23/26 dBm EU (2.4 GHz/5 GHz): 20/25 dBm
RF Design Antenna type	2x2 + 2x2 MIMO embedded antenna
Antenna gain	2.4 GHz: 3 dBi 5 GHz: 4 dBi
Minimum receive sensitivity	Min. Rx sensitivity up to -99 dBm
WLAN Feature: Band steering	Yes
WLAN Feature: WDS/Mesh	Yes
WLAN Feature: Fast roaming	Yes
WLAN Feature: DCS	Yes
WLAN Feature: Load balancing	No
Security Encryption	WEP/WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3
Security Authentication	WPA/WPA2-Enterprise/EAP/IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS authentication
Security Access management	L2-isolation/MAC filtering/Rogue AP detection
Networking IPv6	Yes
Networking VLANs	Yes
Networking WMM	Yes
Networking U-APSD	Yes
Management Operating mode	Cloud managed/standalone
Management ZON Utility	Discovery of Zyxel switches, APs and gateways; Centralized and batch configurations; IP configuration (IP renew); Device reboot; Device locating; Web GUI access; Firmware upgrade; Password configuration
Management Zyxel Wireless Optimizer	WiFi AP planning
Management Web UI/CLI	Yes
Management SNMP	No
Physical Specifications Item: Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.)	140 x 140 x 37.5 / 5.51 x 5.51 x 1.48
Physical Specifications Item: Weight (g/lb.)	290/0.64
Physical Specifications Packing: Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.)	240 x 155 x 60 / 9.45 x 6.10 x 2.36
Physical Specifications Packing: Weight (g/lb.)	600/1.32
Included accessories	Power adapter, Mount plate, Mounting screws
MTBF (hr)	1,010,980
Physical Interfaces Ethernet port	1 x 10/100/1000M LAN
Physical Interfaces Power	Input: AC 100 - 240 V - 50/60 Hz 0.3 A; Output: DC +12 V 1.5 A; PoE (802.3at): power draw 16 W
Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F
Environmental Specifications Operating Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Environmental Specifications Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C / -40°F to 158°F
Environmental Specifications Storage Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Certifications

Radio: FCC Part 15C, FCC Part 15E; ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893; LP0002, EN 60601-1-2
EMC: FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-1; EN 301 489-17, EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2/-3, BSMI CNS13438
Safety: EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1; BSMI CNS14336-1

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