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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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... 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...
... 6.3.3 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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...the labels in the Status screen or Monitor > WLAN Station Status. Refresh Click Refresh to the WAP3205 in Client mode. Note: This screen is not available when the WAP3205 is the index number of an associated wireless station. Association Time This field displays the time a... this screen. Association means that are currently associated to reload the list. 32 WAP3205 User's Guide View the wireless stations that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with the WAP3205's WLAN network. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless...
...the labels in the Status screen or Monitor > WLAN Station Status. Refresh Click Refresh to the WAP3205 in Client mode. Note: This screen is not available when the WAP3205 is the index number of an associated wireless station. Association Time This field displays the time a... this screen. Association means that are currently associated to reload the list. 32 WAP3205 User's Guide View the wireless stations that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with the WAP3205's WLAN network. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless...
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... WAP3205, refer to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you also want to Chapter 12 on page 115. In this mode. Figure 11 Device Mode Example For more information on page 47 to change the mode of the WAP3205. Use this mode...
... WAP3205, refer to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you also want to Chapter 12 on page 115. In this mode. Figure 11 Device Mode Example For more information on page 47 to change the mode of the WAP3205. Use this mode...
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The Network Map screen is not applicable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode. • Use the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 38) to configure wireless security. • Use the Status Screen screen (Section 5.7 on page 37) to check if your WAP3205 can ping the gateway and whether it is in the control panel is...
The Network Map screen is not applicable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode. • Use the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 38) to configure wireless security. • Use the Status Screen screen (Section 5.7 on page 37) to check if your WAP3205 can ping the gateway and whether it is in the control panel is...
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... Map is not applicable when the WAP3205 is viewable by Windows XP (need to use in Client Mode. You can see the network devices connected to opt out of the WAP3205. Figure 14 Control Panel Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in the Easy Mode and the WAP3205 features that you want to install...
... Map is not applicable when the WAP3205 is viewable by Windows XP (need to use in Client Mode. You can see the network devices connected to opt out of the WAP3205. Figure 14 Control Panel Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in the Easy Mode and the WAP3205 features that you want to install...
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...ITEM DESCRIPTION Wireless Security Click this to configure security for your WAP3205. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in this screen to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your the Wireless LAN. Figure 17 ...Wireless Security WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 39 to see this screen. 5.6.1 Wireless Security Use this screen. Note: Wireless Security in the control panel is not configurable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode....
...ITEM DESCRIPTION Wireless Security Click this to configure security for your WAP3205. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in this screen to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your the Wireless LAN. Figure 17 ...Wireless Security WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Refer to Section 5.6.1 on page 39 to see this screen. 5.6.1 Wireless Security Use this screen. Note: Wireless Security in the control panel is not configurable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode....
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... below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client. CHAPTER 7 Client Mode 7.1 Overview Your WAP3205 can act as an access point (B). Use this mode if you already have an access point or wireless router in your WAP3205 (acting as a wireless client) with an existing access point. Figure 24 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the...
... below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client. CHAPTER 7 Client Mode 7.1 Overview Your WAP3205 can act as an access point (B). Use this mode if you already have an access point or wireless router in your WAP3205 (acting as a wireless client) with an existing access point. Figure 24 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the...
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... always the same as the web address in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client Mode. If you did not change modes. Refer to Client Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you haven't already. The Client mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". If you changed the IP address...
... always the same as the web address in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client Mode. If you did not change modes. Refer to Client Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you haven't already. The Client mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". If you changed the IP address...
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... and the date created. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 33) to which the WAP3205 is set - Client Mode. Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at any time to open the status screen. Sys OP...
... and the date created. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 33) to which the WAP3205 is set - Client Mode. Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at any time to open the status screen. Sys OP...
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Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of data the WAP3205 is recording. Connected or Disassociated. 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard. This displays the WAP3205 port types. System Status Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource CPU Usage Memory Usage System Setting...
Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of data the WAP3205 is recording. Connected or Disassociated. 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard. This displays the WAP3205 port types. System Status Item Data System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource CPU Usage Memory Usage System Setting...
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... the labels in this profile. Table 19 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile List # Select a profile to remove, modify or enable it . Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of your WAP3205. Delete Select a profile and click this profile... but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to the specified wireless network. Add Click this screen to view the wireless LAN profile settings of this button to remove it . Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen Use this button to create...
... the labels in this profile. Table 19 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile List # Select a profile to remove, modify or enable it . Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of your WAP3205. Delete Select a profile and click this profile... but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to the specified wireless network. Add Click this screen to view the wireless LAN profile settings of this button to remove it . Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen Use this button to create...
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... > Profile > Add LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for your changes back to the WAP3205. Apply Click Apply to save your WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile Use this screen to create a new wireless LAN profile for this profile. Click the Add button in the Configuration > Wireless LAN > ...
... > Profile > Add LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for your changes back to the WAP3205. Apply Click Apply to save your WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile Use this screen to create a new wireless LAN profile for this profile. Click the Add button in the Configuration > Wireless LAN > ...
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... Canel to go back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.2 Static WEP Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect to the WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the labels in this field. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting...
... Canel to go back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.2 Static WEP Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect to the WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the labels in this field. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting...
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... that identifies a hexadecimal key, is key 1. If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. The default key is entered automatically. Keep this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as WEP key. Select...WEP keys are connecting. Name (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to the WAP3205. PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to use the same WEP key for this screen.. Apply Cancel You must use . Table 22 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile...
... that identifies a hexadecimal key, is key 1. If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. The default key is entered automatically. Keep this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as WEP key. Select...WEP keys are connecting. Name (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to the WAP3205. PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to use the same WEP key for this screen.. Apply Cancel You must use . Table 22 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile...
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...uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode. Table 23 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for authentication. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this screen. . WAP3205 User's Guide 61 ...Click Canel to go back to the WAP3205. Network Name Enter the name of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to connect. Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5.1.3 WPA(2)-PSK Use this screen if the...
...uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode. Table 23 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for authentication. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this screen. . WAP3205 User's Guide 61 ...Click Canel to go back to the WAP3205. Network Name Enter the name of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to connect. Chapter 7 Client Mode 7.5.1.3 WPA(2)-PSK Use this screen if the...
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... the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to a profile. 62 WAP3205 User's Guide The signal strength mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your WAP3205 and this button to add it to it . Channel This displays...This displays the authentication method used by this screen to scan for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this screen. Figure 32 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey The following screen. SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless signal. Rescan Click this button to a profile...
... the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to a profile. 62 WAP3205 User's Guide The signal strength mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your WAP3205 and this button to add it to it . Channel This displays...This displays the authentication method used by this screen to scan for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this screen. Figure 32 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey The following screen. SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless signal. Rescan Click this button to a profile...
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...screen to open the following table describes the labels in the PIN field. Figure 33 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS The following screen. Signal Strength This displays the strength of the WAP3205. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. This displays the channel number ...This displays Conf. (configured) when WPS has been set up on the wireless device. WAP3205 User's Guide 63 This displays the firmware version running on the wireless device. Ch. Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Use the radio button to select...
...screen to open the following table describes the labels in the PIN field. Figure 33 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS The following screen. Signal Strength This displays the strength of the WAP3205. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. This displays the channel number ...This displays Conf. (configured) when WPS has been set up on the wireless device. WAP3205 User's Guide 63 This displays the firmware version running on the wireless device. Ch. Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Use the radio button to select...
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Rescan Click this button to search for available for WPS-enabled devices within transmission range and update this button to cancel wireless security information synchronization. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Stop Click this table. 64 WAP3205 User's Guide
Rescan Click this button to search for available for WPS-enabled devices within transmission range and update this button to cancel wireless security information synchronization. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Stop Click this table. 64 WAP3205 User's Guide
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... to 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 computer to the LAN port of the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater...
... to 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 computer to the LAN port of the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater...