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... Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the Web Configurator. Documentation Feedback Send your network and configuring for support documents. WAP3205 User's Guide...
... Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the Web Configurator. Documentation Feedback Send your network and configuring for support documents. WAP3205 User's Guide...
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... or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for mega may be referred to as the "WAP3205", the "device", the "product" or the "system" in other words". For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are...
... or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for mega may be referred to as the "WAP3205", the "device", the "product" or the "system" in other words". For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
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... of Contents...11 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Applications ...19 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 19 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 20 1.5 LEDs ...20 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 23 2.2.1 Login Screen ...24 2.2.2 Password Screen ...25 2.2.3 Home Screen ...25 2.3 Resetting...
... of Contents...11 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Applications ...19 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 19 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 20 1.5 LEDs ...20 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 23 2.2.1 Login Screen ...24 2.2.2 Password Screen ...25 2.2.3 Home Screen ...25 2.3 Resetting...
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...6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You Can Do ...45 6.3 What You Need to Know ...45 6.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode 46 6.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode 46 6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 47 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...47 Chapter 7 Client Mode...53 7.1 ...Overview ...53 7.2 What You Can Do ...53 7.3 What You Need to Know ...54 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 54 7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Client Mode 54 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen 55 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen 57 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile 58...
...6.1 Overview ...45 6.2 What You Can Do ...45 6.3 What You Need to Know ...45 6.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode 46 6.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode 46 6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 47 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...47 Chapter 7 Client Mode...53 7.1 ...Overview ...53 7.2 What You Can Do ...53 7.3 What You Need to Know ...54 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 54 7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Client Mode 54 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen 55 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen 57 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile 58...
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Table of Contents 8.1 Overview ...65 8.2 What You Can Do ...65 8.3 What You Need to Know ...66 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 66 8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Universal Repeater Mode 66 8.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 67 8.5 Universal Repeater Screen 69 8.5.1 No Security ...70 8.5.2 Static WEP ...70 8.5.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...72 Chapter...
Table of Contents 8.1 Overview ...65 8.2 What You Can Do ...65 8.3 What You Need to Know ...66 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 66 8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Universal Repeater Mode 66 8.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 67 8.5 Universal Repeater Screen 69 8.5.1 No Security ...70 8.5.2 Static WEP ...70 8.5.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...72 Chapter...
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...Do ...107 12.3 General Screen ...108 12.4 Password Screen ...108 12.5 Time Setting Screen ...109 12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen 111 12.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 113 12.8 Reset/Restart Screen ...114 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview 115 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen ...116 Chapter... 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14...
...Do ...107 12.3 General Screen ...108 12.4 Password Screen ...108 12.5 Time Setting Screen ...109 12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen 111 12.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 113 12.8 Reset/Restart Screen ...114 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview 115 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen ...116 Chapter... 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14...
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PART I Introduction Getting to Know Your WAP3205 (19) Connection Wizard (25) Introducing the Web Configurator (23) WAP3205 Modes (33) Monitor (29) Tutorials (73) 17
PART I Introduction Getting to Know Your WAP3205 (19) Connection Wizard (25) Introducing the Web Configurator (23) WAP3205 Modes (33) Monitor (29) Tutorials (73) 17
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... other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the WAP3205 to manage the WAP3205. • Web Configurator. Wireless clients can create the following methods to access network resources. CHAPTER 1 Getting to mobile users. WAP3205 User's Guide 19 The WAP3205 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy...
... other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices. 1.2 Applications Your can connect to the WAP3205 to manage the WAP3205. • Web Configurator. Wireless clients can create the following methods to access network resources. CHAPTER 1 Getting to mobile users. WAP3205 User's Guide 19 The WAP3205 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy...
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Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your ZyXEL Device. 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 Do the following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs ...; Back up a wireless network with your last configuration. 1.5 LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel The following things regularly to make sure you would not have to reset the WAP3205 to totally re-configure the WAP3205. Off The WAP3205 is not connected. 20 WAP3205 User's Guide Use a password that's not easy...
Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your ZyXEL Device. 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 Do the following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs ...; Back up a wireless network with your last configuration. 1.5 LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel The following things regularly to make sure you would not have to reset the WAP3205 to totally re-configure the WAP3205. Off The WAP3205 is not connected. 20 WAP3205 User's Guide Use a password that's not easy...
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... to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WAP3205 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WAP3205 (refer to allow: • Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default... in order to access the WAP3205 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the WAP3205 via Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management ...
... to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WAP3205 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WAP3205 (refer to allow: • Web browser pop-up blocking is enabled by default... in order to access the WAP3205 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the WAP3205 via Internet browser. The recommended screen resolution is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management ...
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... Web Configurator initially displays the following table describes the labels in this screen. Language Select the language you specify in Section 2.2.3.1 on page 109. This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the timezone you select in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM. 24 WAP3205...
... Web Configurator initially displays the following table describes the labels in this screen. Language Select the language you specify in Section 2.2.3.1 on page 109. This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the timezone you select in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM. 24 WAP3205...
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Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.2.2 Password Screen You should see a screen asking you do not want to change the password this...change this happens. 2.2.3 Home Screen If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout, you may be redirected to the WAP3205. Simply log back into the WAP3205 if this ). Retype to save your password (highly recommended) as shown next... The following table describes the labels in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; WAP3205 User's Guide 25 You can also open this screen.
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.2.2 Password Screen You should see a screen asking you do not want to change the password this...change this happens. 2.2.3 Home Screen If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout, you may be redirected to the WAP3205. Simply log back into the WAP3205 if this ). Retype to save your password (highly recommended) as shown next... The following table describes the labels in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; WAP3205 User's Guide 25 You can also open this screen.
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...current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the timezone you want to open the Easy mode Web Configurator. Figure 6 Change Weather 26 WAP3205 User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator The Home screen displays as follows. Click the icon to change the temperature unit and select the location for... the Weather display. Table 4 Home Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Go Click this screen. Language Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in this to know the weather. This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the city you specify...
...current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the timezone you want to open the Easy mode Web Configurator. Figure 6 Change Weather 26 WAP3205 User's Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator The Home screen displays as follows. Click the icon to change the temperature unit and select the location for... the Weather display. Table 4 Home Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Go Click this screen. Language Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in this to know the weather. This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the city you specify...
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...Time/Date Edit One timezone can choose a particular country in Section 12.5 on page 109. 2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234" and the IP address will be reset...'s Guide 27 You can cover more than one that you will lose all configurations that is located and have the WAP3205 display and use the RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 to display. Finish Click this to change the Weather display. Table 5 Change Weather LABEL DESCRIPTION oC ...
...Time/Date Edit One timezone can choose a particular country in Section 12.5 on page 109. 2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234" and the IP address will be reset...'s Guide 27 You can cover more than one that you will lose all configurations that is located and have the WAP3205 display and use the RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 to display. Finish Click this to change the Weather display. Table 5 Change Weather LABEL DESCRIPTION oC ...
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Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 1 Make sure the power LED is on. 2 Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP3205. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP3205 back to its factory-default configurations. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide
Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator 2.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 1 Make sure the power LED is on. 2 Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP3205. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP3205 back to its factory-default configurations. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide
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... new poll interval you entered in this screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 Click this port. This is used for refreshing statistics in the Poll Interval(s) field. This displays the reception speed in seconds for refreshing the screen. The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is the number of collisions on this port...
... new poll interval you entered in this screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 Click this port. This is used for refreshing statistics in the Poll Interval(s) field. This displays the reception speed in seconds for refreshing the screen. The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is the number of collisions on this port...
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...refers to view the Status screen in this mode. • Client. This interface may be sufficient for editing WAP3205 features. • Device mode. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide Chapter 2 on page 23 through Chapter 12 on page 55 to the operating mode of... in this mode if you want to use for users who just want to Section 6.4 on your WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 33 Go to use the device. • Expert. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to extend your local network. This is the operating mode of the...
...refers to view the Status screen in this mode. • Client. This interface may be sufficient for editing WAP3205 features. • Device mode. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide Chapter 2 on page 23 through Chapter 12 on page 55 to the operating mode of... in this mode if you want to use for users who just want to Section 6.4 on your WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 33 Go to use the device. • Expert. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to extend your local network. This is the operating mode of the...
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...the Status screen in this mode. The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of your WAP3205, refer to change it later. Figure 11 Device Mode Example For more information on page 115. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater. Note: Choose your network and you want to allow clients... is available in your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to Chapter 12 on these modes and to change the mode of the WAP3205. The menu for changing device modes is an existing wireless router or access point in Expert mode only. Use this mode, the...
...the Status screen in this mode. The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of your WAP3205, refer to change it later. Figure 11 Device Mode Example For more information on page 115. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater. Note: Choose your network and you want to allow clients... is available in your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to Chapter 12 on these modes and to change the mode of the WAP3205. The menu for changing device modes is an existing wireless router or access point in Expert mode only. Use this mode, the...
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Figure 12 Easy Mode: Network Map Navigation Panel Network Map Control Panel Go to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens. When you log in this mode. CHAPTER 5 Easy Mode 5.1 Overview The Web Configurator is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators. This mode is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the WAP3205 in to Status Screen WAP3205 User's Guide 35
Figure 12 Easy Mode: Network Map Navigation Panel Network Map Control Panel Go to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens. When you log in this mode. CHAPTER 5 Easy Mode 5.1 Overview The Web Configurator is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators. This mode is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the WAP3205 in to Status Screen WAP3205 User's Guide 35