Zyxel NAP353
802.11ac Dual-Radio External Antenna 3x3 Outdoor Nebula Cloud Managed Access Point

Overview:

The Zyxel Nebula NAP353 802.11ac Dual-Radio External Antenna 3x3 Nebula Cloud Managed Access Point is a high-performance outdoor 3x3 802.11ac AP capable of delivering combined data rates of up to 1.75 Gbps. Featuring dual-concurrent, dual-band operation and advanced technologies such as Dynamic Channel Selection, Load Balancing and Smart Client Steering as well as with IP66-rated weather protection, the NAP353 delivers high throughput and reliable coverage for a superb Wi-Fi experience even in harsh outdoor environments.

• Cloud-managed, dual-radio 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac access point
• Supports combined data rates of up to 1.75 Gbps
• IP66-rated weather protection for harsh outdoor environments
• Self-configuration and zerotouch deployment
• Enterprise-class security and RF optimization
• Dynamic Channel Selection, Load Balancing and Smart Client Steering
• Industry-leading receive sensitivity at as low as -102 dBm

Benefits:

Zero-touch deployments

The Zyxel Nebula NAP353 auto-configures itself after installation and then automatically connects to the Nebula cloud to join the network; so autoconfiguration, provision, monitoring and diagnostics can be performed anytime, anywhere. This simplifies network setup and enables deployment of Nebula APs to a remotely located network even by non-IT professionals.

Best-in-class coverage and performance

Different from other 802.11ac APs, the Zyxel Nebula NAP353 stands out with its best-in-class coverage and performance thanks to its unique RF design. The AP’s three-stream hardware configuration provides power of up to 29 dBm and unparalleled receive sensitivity of as low as -102 dBm.

Optimized wireless experience

The Zyxel Nebula NAP353 delivers optimized wireless experience for users with comprehensive wireless features such as Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS), Load Balancing, and Smart Client Steering, etc. DCS avoids interference from co-channeling and overlapping channels continuously, while Load Balancing and Smart Client Steering that features Band Select and Balance for more spectrum to provide more stable, reliable wireless connections.

Enterprise-class security

The Zyxel Nebula NAP353 inherits the NETCONF protocol for secure configuration changes. In terms of authentication and data encryption, it supports WPA2 enterprise protection and a wide range of Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types, including EAP SIM for smartphones. Besides, the NAP353 also features access control and Layer-2 isolation for privacy protection. The comprehensive security features ensure NAP353 to deliver enterprise-grade protection to the entire network.

Hardened enclosure for harsh outdoor environments

The Zyxel Nebula NAP353 operates well under harsh outdoor environments with its industrial-grade IP66 water- and dust-proof enclosure that is completely resistant to dusts and even powerful water jets; and the embedded heater automatically activates to allow NAP353 to operate in the freezing below-zero temperatures. With these features, the Zyxel Nebula NAP353 is proven ideal for hotels, resorts, schools and other locations in need of high throughput, high capacity outdoor coverages.

Robust, reliable hardware

Ordered shielding frames prevent electromagnetic interference, while covers manage heat through thermal pads to mitigate overheating.

Solid capacitor for longevity

Industry-leading durability from the beginning of design process through manufacturing with the highest-quality components ensures product reliability

Key Applications:

Specifications:

NAP353 Specifications:
RF Specifications
Frequency band	2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) USA (FCC): 2.412 to 2.462 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412 to 2.472 GHz Taiwan (TW): 2.412 to 2.462 GHz 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11 a/n) USA (FCC): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.725 to 5.850 GHz European (ETSI): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.470 to 5.725 GHz Taiwan (TW): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
802.11n/ac premium features	3x3 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) with three spatial streams Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) 20-, 40- and 80-MHz channels Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx) Cyclic Delay Diversity (CSD) support Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD) support Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) support
Conducted typical transmit output power (dBm)	FCC 11b/gb: 29 FCC 11g/n: 29 FCC 11a: 29 FCC 11n/a (ac): 29 EU 11b/g: 15 EU 11g/n: 15 EU 11a: 23 EU 11n/a (ac): 23
Number of antenna	6 N-type connectors*
Support data rate	802.11a/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps 802.11n: up to 450 Mbps in MCS15 (40 MHz) 802.11ac: up to 1300 Mbps in MCS9 (80 MHz)
Receive sensitivity	Min. Rx sensitivity up to to -102 dBm
Interfaces
Number of 10/100/1000M LAN	1
Console port	RJ-45 serial
PoE	Yes
PoE power draw	25 W
WLAN Features
WLAN maximum throughput	Up to 900 Mbps
Wireless Security
WPA2-PSK	Yes
WPA2-Enterprise	Yes
EAP types	EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-AKA and EAP-SIM
IEEE 802.1X	Yes
Number of SSID	8 (per radio)
MAC filtering	Yes
Wireless Security
Layer-2 isolation	Yes
RADIUS authentication	Yes
Captive portal	Yes
Network
VLANs	Yes
DHCP client	Yes
QoS (PG)
WMM	Yes
WMM power save	Yes
DiffServ marking	Yes
Management
Cloud managed	Yes
ZON utility	Support
Smart connect	Neighbor device discovery
Others
Plenum rating	Yes
Input power	PoE: 802.3at compliant
MTBF (hr)	562,413
Standard Compliance
Ethernet	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11ab IEEE 802.3au, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3at
PoE	IEEE 802.3at
WLAN	802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Certification
Radio	CE-LVD
EMC	FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17, EN55022, EN55024 EN61000-3-2/-3, EN 60601-1-2, BSMI CNS13438
Safety	EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1; BSMI CNS14336-1
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.)	Item: 255 x 256 x 62/10.04 x 10.08 x 2.44 Packing: 393 x 158 x 430/15.47 x 6.22 x 16.93
Weight (g/lb.)	Item: 1,708/3.77 Packing: 3,904/8.63
Included accessories	Pole/wall mounting kits
Environmental Specifications
Weather protection	IP66 (Embedded heater for harsh weather)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C/-40°F to 140°F
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C/-40°F to 158°F
Storage Humidity	10% to 95% (non-condensing)

* The antenna is not embedded and external antennas are separately sold.

Optional Accessories :

Antenna & Cable Compatibility

Documentation:

Download the Zyxel NAP353 Datasheet (PDF).