The ZyXEL NWA3160-n is a "hybrid" AP that acts as a standalone AP infrastructure or a centralized management structure with controller mode and managed AP. The hybrid feature has full flexibility to deploy secure and reliable WLAN networks. In the initial phase constructing a WLAN, the NWA3160-N can be configured as a fully functional standalone AP; with more APs installed, the NWA3160-N Series can be set to the WLAN controller mode to manage the rest of APs. The scalability is able to manage up to 24 APs and it is also suitable for companies with a staff of 300-500. In order to eliminate complicated configuration and installation processes, the NWA3160-N AP provides a variety of features to allow quick network deployments. The NWA3160-N AP comes with standard 802.3af or 802.3at PoE support that enables the AP to utilize the existing cabling and receive power from PoE switches. Once installed and powered up, the NWA3160-N AP automatically discovers the controller AP and join the management group; and secure automatic provisioning is established between the controller AP and the managed APs effortlessly. Small and medium-sized businesses usually have tighter equipment budgets and limited IT staff. With the NWA3160-N, the SMBs can take advantage of the flexibility to meet growing needs while building a future-proof office network. More than just WPA/WPA2 personal and enterprise certification, the NWA3160-N also features an embedded RADIUS server that saves expense and maintenance efforts by eliminating standalone RADIUS servers; the NWA3160-N also supports device HA to provide stable and reliable connections for non-stop productivity. The NWA3160-N adopt LSOH material for plenum spaces; in case of fire, the material would produce the least amount of toxic or corrosive smoke to avoid harming people around. With all the considerate design along with business AP features such as multiple SSID, the NWA3160-N AP is the smart and pragmatic choice for growing SMBs.