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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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...Access Point Mode ...45 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...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 7.5.2 Site Survey Screen ...62 7.5.3 WPS Screen ...63 Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 12 WAP3205 User's Guide
...Access Point Mode ...45 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...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 7.5.2 Site Survey Screen ...62 7.5.3 WPS Screen ...63 Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 12 WAP3205 User's Guide
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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 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Connecting to the... 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
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 9 Tutorials ...73 9.1 Overview ...73 9.2 Connecting to the... 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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...view the Status screen in Expert mode only. Note: Choose your WAP3205, refer to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 6.4 on these modes and to change it later. In this mode. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater. The menu for changing device modes is a simple illustration of ...the device configuration modes of the access point to which you also want to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide In Client mode, you should ...
...view the Status screen in Expert mode only. Note: Choose your WAP3205, refer to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 6.4 on these modes and to change it later. In this mode. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater. The menu for changing device modes is a simple illustration of ...the device configuration modes of the access point to which you also want to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide In Client mode, you should ...
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... coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 7.5 on page 57) to the available access point (B). The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to configure the security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the Internet...
... coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 7.5 on page 57) to the available access point (B). The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to configure the security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the Internet...
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... Web Configurator again when you haven't already. As soon as you do, your WAP3205 is already in Universal Repeater mode. 8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Universal Repeater Mode To login to Web Configurator in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you change modes. See the...
... Web Configurator again when you haven't already. As soon as you do, your WAP3205 is already in Universal Repeater mode. 8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Universal Repeater Mode To login to Web Configurator in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you change modes. See the...
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... in Access Point mode, use this , you did not change this IP address in Universal Repeater mode. Refer to see the screens described in Universal Repeater mode. Figure 36 Status: Universal Repeater Mode WAP3205 User's Guide 67 The Universal Repeater mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. If you can use the...
... in Access Point mode, use this , you did not change this IP address in Universal Repeater mode. Refer to see the screens described in Universal Repeater mode. Figure 36 Status: Universal Repeater Mode WAP3205 User's Guide 67 The Universal Repeater mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. If you can use the...
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... the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This displays the WAP3205 port types. Universal Repeater Mode. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Firmware Version This is currently associated with the WAP3205. WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set - ...LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this ...
... the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This displays the WAP3205 port types. Universal Repeater Mode. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Firmware Version This is currently associated with the WAP3205. WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set - ...LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this ...
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... column shows the type of the heap memory the WAP3205 is using bandwidth management. to go to view port status and packet specific statistics. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on . Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Rate For the LAN ports...
... column shows the type of the heap memory the WAP3205 is using bandwidth management. to go to view port status and packet specific statistics. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on . Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Rate For the LAN ports...
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... describes the labels in this screen. 8.5.2 Static WEP Figure 38 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP 70 WAP3205 User's Guide MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the access point to the WAP3205. Table 27 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which...
... describes the labels in this screen. 8.5.2 Static WEP Figure 38 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP 70 WAP3205 User's Guide MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the access point to the WAP3205. Table 27 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which...
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...drop-down list box. If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (for example, 11AA22BB33) ...a default WEP key to connect uses WEP data encryption. Keep this screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Table 28 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting...
...drop-down list box. If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels in the range of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (for example, 11AA22BB33) ...a default WEP key to connect uses WEP data encryption. Keep this screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Table 28 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting...
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...WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this screen. Table 29 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. (...to reload the previous configuration for authentication. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode 8.5.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 39 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)PSK The following table describes the labels in this screen. 72 WAP3205 User's Guide Click Apply to save your changes back...
...WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this screen. Table 29 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. (...to reload the previous configuration for authentication. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode 8.5.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 39 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)PSK The following table describes the labels in this screen. 72 WAP3205 User's Guide Click Apply to save your changes back...
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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 ... up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in access point or universal repeater mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up wireless network using WPS. CHAPTER 9 Tutorials 9.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the access point...
... 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 ... up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in access point or universal repeater mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up wireless network using WPS. CHAPTER 9 Tutorials 9.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the access point...
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... or both at the same time. You can choose between Access Point Mode, Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205. Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to an existing access point wirelessly. Figure ...74 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point WAP3205 User's Guide 115 The following describes the device modes available in your WAP3205 as a router, is required. It acts just like a wireless client in the same subnet. ...
... or both at the same time. You can choose between Access Point Mode, Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205. Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to an existing access point wirelessly. Figure ...74 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point WAP3205 User's Guide 115 The following describes the device modes available in your WAP3205 as a router, is required. It acts just like a wireless client in the same subnet. ...
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...'s Guide Table 49 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Access Point Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205. Figure 76 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode The following table describes the labels in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. Chapter 12 Maintenance Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the General screen.
...'s Guide Table 49 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Access Point Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205. Figure 76 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode The following table describes the labels in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. Chapter 12 Maintenance Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the General screen.
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..., WDS and scheduling in access point mode (default is 192.168.1.2). WAP3205 User's Guide 117 Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to an existing access point. • In addition to wireless LAN ...settings between the WAP3205 and another access point. • WDS is not available when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode. • The IP ...
..., WDS and scheduling in access point mode (default is 192.168.1.2). WAP3205 User's Guide 117 Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to an existing access point. • In addition to wireless LAN ...settings between the WAP3205 and another access point. • WDS is not available when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode. • The IP ...
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...again. 4 Disconnect all the cables from your WAP3205 needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point. • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to the Internet (with Internet access. 3...point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. 122 WAP3205 User's Guide Check your System Operation Mode setting. • Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205 bridges traffic between clients on page 20. 2 Reboot the WAP3205. 3 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. Chapter 13...
...again. 4 Disconnect all the cables from your WAP3205 needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point. • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to the Internet (with Internet access. 3...point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. 122 WAP3205 User's Guide Check your System Operation Mode setting. • Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205 bridges traffic between clients on page 20. 2 Reboot the WAP3205. 3 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. Chapter 13...