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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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... 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 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Connecting to the Internet from... of Service (QoS) Screen 95 10.9 WPS Screen ...95 10.10 WPS Station Screen ...97 10.11 Scheduling Screen ...97 10.12 WDS Screen ...99 WAP3205 User's Guide 13
... 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 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Connecting to the Internet from... of Service (QoS) Screen 95 10.9 WPS Screen ...95 10.10 WPS Station Screen ...97 10.11 Scheduling Screen ...97 10.12 WDS Screen ...99 WAP3205 User's Guide 13
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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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... to access point mode by default. WAP3205 User's Guide 45 CHAPTER 6 Access Point Mode 6.1 Overview The WAP3205 is set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 101) to set to Know See Chapter 9 on page 73 for a tutorial on page 73 for an example. ...Figure 20 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Note: See Chapter 9 on setting up a wireless network in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example of setting up a network with the WAP3205 as an access point.
... to access point mode by default. WAP3205 User's Guide 45 CHAPTER 6 Access Point Mode 6.1 Overview The WAP3205 is set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 101) to set to Know See Chapter 9 on page 73 for a tutorial on page 73 for an example. ...Figure 20 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Note: See Chapter 9 on setting up a wireless network in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example of setting up a network with the WAP3205 as an access point.
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... 73 This example uses the WAP3205 as the AP and NWD-211AN as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling ... 9.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you an example of how to a notebook. B can access the Internet through the access point (A) wirelessly. CHAPTER 9 Tutorials 9.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in this example) for wireless communication.
... 73 This example uses the WAP3205 as the AP and NWD-211AN as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling ... 9.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you an example of how to a notebook. B can access the Internet through the access point (A) wirelessly. CHAPTER 9 Tutorials 9.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in this example) for wireless communication.
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...WAP3205 has a WPS button located on page 74.This is pressed first. Note: It doesn't matter which button is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - You must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. See Section 9.3.2 on and that you have exactly the same function; Chapter 9 Tutorials...Make sure that your notebook. 3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. you how to two minutes. This tutorial shows you can authenticate the other . create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Both buttons have installed the ...
...WAP3205 has a WPS button located on page 74.This is pressed first. Note: It doesn't matter which button is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - You must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. See Section 9.3.2 on and that you have exactly the same function; Chapter 9 Tutorials...Make sure that your notebook. 3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. you how to two minutes. This tutorial shows you can authenticate the other . create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Both buttons have installed the ...
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... wireless client (the NWD-211AN in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen on the WAP3205. 3 Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both WAP3205's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. Go to the WPS ... 9.3.2 PIN Configuration When you use both the wireless client utility screen and the WAP3205's WPS Station screen within two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to the wireless client. Chapter 9 Tutorials The following figure shows you need to use the PIN configuration method, you an...
... wireless client (the NWD-211AN in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen on the WAP3205. 3 Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both WAP3205's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. Go to the WPS ... 9.3.2 PIN Configuration When you use both the wireless client utility screen and the WAP3205's WPS Station screen within two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to the wireless client. Chapter 9 Tutorials The following figure shows you need to use the PIN configuration method, you an...
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Figure 42 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by using PIN method. NWD-211AN in this example) by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 76 WAP3205 User's Guide Chapter 9 Tutorials The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on WAP3205 and wireless client (ex.
Figure 42 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by using PIN method. NWD-211AN in this example) by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 76 WAP3205 User's Guide Chapter 9 Tutorials The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on WAP3205 and wireless client (ex.
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... your hardware is connected (see Section 2.2 on your WAP3205. Figure 43 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General 3 Click the Security tab. Chapter 9 Tutorials 9.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 77 SSID Channel Security SSID_Example3 Auto WPA-...configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your LAN connection (see the Quick Start Guide) and you how to have the WAP3205 scans for and select an available channel automatically.
... your hardware is connected (see Section 2.2 on your WAP3205. Figure 43 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General 3 Click the Security tab. Chapter 9 Tutorials 9.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 77 SSID Channel Security SSID_Example3 Auto WPA-...configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your LAN connection (see the Quick Start Guide) and you how to have the WAP3205 scans for and select an available channel automatically.
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Set security mode to configure the security. Chapter 9 Tutorials 4 Select the SSID (SSID_Example3) for which you want to WPA-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Figure 44 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > Security 5 Open the Status screen. Click Apply. Figure 45 Tutorial: Checking Wireless Settings 78 WAP3205 User's Guide Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.
Set security mode to configure the security. Chapter 9 Tutorials 4 Select the SSID (SSID_Example3) for which you want to WPA-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Figure 44 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > Security 5 Open the Status screen. Click Apply. Figure 45 Tutorial: Checking Wireless Settings 78 WAP3205 User's Guide Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.
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Figure 46 Connecting a Wireless Client to Start > Programs and click on your computer. Figure 47 Security Settings WAP3205 User's Guide 79 Click Next. Make sure that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 2 Wireless adapters come ... screens may vary for information on how to do that appears. If you 've installed the utility, open it. Chapter 9 Tutorials 9.4.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL NWD-211AN wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the example screen below. 4 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect. See your screen...
Figure 46 Connecting a Wireless Client to Start > Programs and click on your computer. Figure 47 Security Settings WAP3205 User's Guide 79 Click Next. Make sure that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 2 Wireless adapters come ... screens may vary for information on how to do that appears. If you 've installed the utility, open it. Chapter 9 Tutorials 9.4.1 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL NWD-211AN wireless adapter utility screens as shown in the example screen below. 4 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect. See your screen...
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... your Internet browser and enter http:// www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Figure 49 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your wireless connection is successfully configured. 80 WAP3205 User's Guide If you have no connection,... see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to continue. Chapter 9 Tutorials 6 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and ...
... your Internet browser and enter http:// www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Figure 49 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your wireless connection is successfully configured. 80 WAP3205 User's Guide If you have no connection,... see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to continue. Chapter 9 Tutorials 6 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and ...
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... 32 wireless LAN scheduling 97 Wireless network basic guidelines 84 channel 84 encryption 85 WAP3205 User's Guide example 83 MAC address filter 85 overview 83 security 84 SSID 84 Wireless security 84 overview 84 type 84 Wireless tutorial 73 WPS 73 WLAN Interference 169 Security Parameters 178 WPA compatible 86 WPA, WPA2...
... 32 wireless LAN scheduling 97 Wireless network basic guidelines 84 channel 84 encryption 85 WAP3205 User's Guide example 83 MAC address filter 85 overview 83 security 84 SSID 84 Wireless security 84 overview 84 type 84 Wireless tutorial 73 WPS 73 WLAN Interference 169 Security Parameters 178 WPA compatible 86 WPA, WPA2...