Zyxel NWA90BE | ZyxelGuard.com

Overview:

The Zyxel NWA90BE is a WiFi 7 access point designed to provide an ideal feature set for small businesses, SoHo users, and small spaces seeking an affordable upgrade to WiFi 7. Built for home offices, compact workplaces, and homes, it offers an effortless path to WiFi 7 with faster speeds and reliable, wide-area coverage.

Powered by a Qualcomm quad-core CPU, the BE5100 (2.4GHz: 2x2:2, 5GHz: 2x2:2) dual-radio access point delivers ultra-fast WiFi 7 speeds of up to 5.1Gbps, ensuring enterprise-grade performance in a compact design. Its 2.5GbE uplink unlocks the full potential of WiFi 7 for high-speed connectivity.

With a straightforward setup via Nebula Cloud Networking, you can quickly configure the access point, set up separate networks for work and family use, and start enjoying ultra-fast WiFi 7 speeds.

Additionally, with support for a captive portal and IEEE 802.1X authentication, the NWA90BE not only offers small business users enterprise-level security to protect their networks but also provides flexible options to customize wireless network login pages for marketing and brand recognition.

Zyxel’s NWA90BE uses Smart Mesh MLO technology to create dynamic wireless links—no more messy cables or complex setups. Unlike traditional mesh systems limited by single-radio backhaul, its dual-radio design ensures higher bandwidth, lower latency, and stronger interference resistance for seamless, high-performance connectivity.

With NebulaFlex, you get the freedom to manage your network your way— locally via Standalone local GUI or effortlessly through Nebula Cloud, with no IPs or passwords to remember.

BE5100 (2.4GHz: 2x2:2, 5GHz: 2x2:2) dual-radio access point offers blazingly fast WiFi 7 speeds of up to 5.1Gbps

Smart Mesh MLO with dual-radio backhaul enables dynamic, cable-free deployment while delivering higher performance

Captive portal and IEEE 802.1X authentication support provides enterprise-level security

The 2.5GbE port boosts speed beyond gigabit for a cost-effective, WiFi 7-ready upgrade.

NebulaFlex allows users to switch between standalone or intuitive Nebula cloud managed modes as needed

Benefits:

Smart WiFi 7 for Small Spaces

The Zyxel NWA90BE is a WiFi 7 access point designed to provide an ideal feature set for small businesses, SoHo users, and small spaces seeking an affordable upgrade to WiFi 7. Built for home offices, compact workplaces, and homes, it offers an effortless path to WiFi 7 with faster speeds and reliable, wide-area coverage.

Easy Setup, Big Performance

Powered by a Qualcomm quad-core CPU, the BE5100 (2.4GHz: 2x2:2, 5GHz: 2x2:2) dual-radio access point delivers ultra-fast WiFi 7 speeds of up to 5.1Gbps, ensuring enterprise-grade performance in a compact design. Its 2.5GbE uplink unlocks the full potential of WiFi 7 for high-speed connectivity.

With a straightforward setup via Nebula Cloud Networking, you can quickly configure the access point, set up separate networks for work and family use, and start enjoying ultra-fast WiFi 7 speeds.

Smart Mesh MLO: More Bandwidth, Less Hassle

Smart Mesh MLO (Multiple Link Operation) technology automatically establishes dynamic wireless links, eliminating the need for complex, inconvenient cabling in WiFi deployments.

Unlike traditional mesh networks that rely on a single radio for data transmission, the NWA90BE utilizes dual-radio backhaul, delivering superior bandwidth, enhanced interference resistance, and ultra-low latency for seamless, high-performance connectivity.

Secure Authentication to Safeguard Business Networks

With support for a captive portal, IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS authentication, the NWA90BE not only offers small business users enterprise-level security to protect their networks, but also provides flexible options to customize wireless network login pages for marketing and brand recognition.

Click. Tap. Done.

Get up and running in minutes with the Nebula mobile app. With just a few simple clicks, our user-friendly step-by-step wizard walks you through the entire installation process, no technical expertise required.

Once connected, the intuitive interface gives you complete control, making it easy to adjust settings, monitor performance and manage your network anytime, anywhere.

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With Nebula, you can manage your entire network – wireless, switching, security and FWA – through a single centralized cloud platform. Deploy and configure devices quickly and remotely, without the need for extra hardware controllers or software.

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Scale confidently, simplify operations and stay secure – all through one intuitive platform.

Specifications:

Wireless

Standard: IEEE802.11 be/ax/ac/n/g/b/a
MIMO: MU-MIMO
Wireless speed:
- 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps
- 5 GHz: 4324 Mbp
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-, 160- and 240-MHz
Conducted typical transmit output power^*1:
- US (2.4 GHz/5 GHz): 26/25 dBm
- EU (2.4 GHz/5 GHz): 20/25 dBm

RF Design

Antenna type: Internal Antenna
Antenna gain:
- 2.4 GHz: 2dBi, 2x2:2SS
- 5 GHz: 3dBi, 2x2:2SS
Minimum receive sensitivity: Min. Rx sensitivity up to -99 dBm

WLAN Feature

Band steering
WDS/Mesh^*2
Fast roaming: Pre-authentication, PMK caching and 802.11r/k/v
DCS
Advanced Cellular Coexistence

Security

Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA3
Authentication: IEEE 802.1X/ RADIUS authentication
Access management: L2-isolation/MAC filtering/Rogue AP detection

Networking

IPv6
VLANs
WMM
U-APSD

Management

Operating mode: Cloud managed / standalone
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
Web UI/CLI

Physical Specifications

Item dimensions (LxWxH): 150 x 150 x 35mm /5.91 x 5.91 x 1.38 inch (without Antenna)
Item weight: 412 g (0.91 lb.)
Packing dimensions (LxWxH): 244 x 168 x 60mm / 9.61 x 6.61 x 2.36 inch
Packing weight: 785 g (1.73 lb.)
Included accessories:
- Power Adapter
- Mount plate
- Mounting screws
MTBF: 870,551 hours

Physical Interfaces

Ethernet port: 1 x 1/2.5GbE LAN
Power:
- Power Adapter: AC100 - 240V - 50/60Hz 0.3A; Output: DC +12V 1.5A
- PoE (802.3at): power draw 16W
PoE modes:
- IEEE 802.3af: Not supported
- IEEE 802.3at: Unrestricted
- IEEE 802.3bt: Unrestricted

Environmental Specifications

Operating Environment:
- Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Storage Environment:
- Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Certifications

Radio: FCC Part 15C, FCC Part 15E,FCC Part 2.1091, ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893, Draft EN 303 687, EN 50385, EN 50665, EN IEC 62311, LP0002
EMC: FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN55032, EN55035, EN61000-3-2/-3, EN60601-1-2, BSMI CNS15936
Safety: EN 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1-

*1: Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory settings
*2: WDS, Smart Mesh and Industry’s Open Mesh, Easy Mesh are different mesh systems that do not work with one another.

Documentation:

Download the Zyxel NWA90BE Datasheet (PDF).

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