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Learn from this link. Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. About This User's Guide • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use your product. .... This is a collection of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 WAP3205 User's Guide Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of answers to use ZyXEL products and share your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact...
Learn from this link. Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. About This User's Guide • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use your product. .... This is a collection of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 WAP3205 User's Guide Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of answers to use ZyXEL products and share your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact...
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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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... 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 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions 126 Part IV: Appendices and Index 129 Appendix...
... 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 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions 126 Part IV: Appendices and Index 129 Appendix...
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...Table 6 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you had previously saved, the ...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 want is located ...and have the WAP3205 display and use the RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 to display. Finish Click this to "192.168.1.2". Change Location Select ...
...Table 6 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you had previously saved, the ...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 want is located ...and have the WAP3205 display and use the RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 to display. Finish Click this to "192.168.1.2". Change Location Select ...
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... Can Do • Use the Log screen (Section 3.3 on page 29) to see the logged messages for the WAP3205. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. WAP3205 User's Guide 29 Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in red indicate system...as well as system maintenance, system errors, and so on. • use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on page 30) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on. • Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 3.5 on page 32) to view the wireless stations that...
... Can Do • Use the Log screen (Section 3.3 on page 29) to see the logged messages for the WAP3205. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. WAP3205 User's Guide 29 Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in red indicate system...as well as system maintenance, system errors, and so on. • use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on page 30) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on. • Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 3.5 on page 32) to view the wireless stations that...
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.... Time This field displays the time the log was recorded. Table 7 Monitor > Log LABEL DESCRIPTION # This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry. Read-only information here includes port status, 30 WAP3205 User's Guide
.... Time This field displays the time the log was recorded. Table 7 Monitor > Log LABEL DESCRIPTION # This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry. Read-only information here includes port status, 30 WAP3205 User's Guide
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... describes the labels in this field. Status For the LAN ports, this port. This is the total time the WAP3205 has been for refreshing the screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on this displays the port speed or Down when the line is the... packets on this port. Click Stop to apply the new poll interval you entered in bytes per second on this port. Chapter 3 Monitor packet specific statistics and the "system up time". This is disabled. This displays the reception speed in the Poll Interval(s) field. Click this port.
... describes the labels in this field. Status For the LAN ports, this port. This is the total time the WAP3205 has been for refreshing the screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on this displays the port speed or Down when the line is the... packets on this port. Click Stop to apply the new poll interval you entered in bytes per second on this port. Chapter 3 Monitor packet specific statistics and the "system up time". This is disabled. This displays the reception speed in the Poll Interval(s) field. Click this port.
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... close to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is up or connected). Expert. to go to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... WAP3205 User's Guide 49 This column shows the type of the WAP3205's processing ability is recording.... This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently used. Rate For the WLAN, it displays...
... close to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is up or connected). Expert. to go to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... WAP3205 User's Guide 49 This column shows the type of the WAP3205's processing ability is recording.... This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently used. Rate For the WLAN, it displays...
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... this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your WAP3205. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to view port status and packet specific statistics. Table 17 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION... Status This screen shows the WAP3205's general device, system and interface status information. Figure 23 Menu: Access Point...
... this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your WAP3205. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to view port status and packet specific statistics. Table 17 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION... Status This screen shows the WAP3205's general device, system and interface status information. Figure 23 Menu: Access Point...
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... - Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to view port status and packet specific statistics. 56 WAP3205 User's Guide This displays the WAP3205 port types. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is disabled. This displays what percentage of the Wireless LAN - Use this field...
... - Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to view port status and packet specific statistics. 56 WAP3205 User's Guide This displays the WAP3205 port types. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is disabled. This displays what percentage of the Wireless LAN - Use this field...
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...If you want to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently used by the WAP3205. Expert. Click Details... to go to improve anymore. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows the ... wireless device to which you should turn off other applications (for example, using . When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is disconnected. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode...
...If you want to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... This shows what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently used by the WAP3205. Expert. Click Details... to go to improve anymore. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows the ... wireless device to which you should turn off other applications (for example, using . When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is disconnected. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode Table 26 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode...
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The SSID is sent in the wireless network. 84 WAP3205 User's Guide It can set up a wireless network with the AP. Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to configure Wireless Distribution System on your wireless LAN is turned on and off. • Use the WDS...
The SSID is sent in the wireless network. 84 WAP3205 User's Guide It can set up a wireless network with the AP. Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to configure Wireless Distribution System on your wireless LAN is turned on and off. • Use the WDS...
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... must have the same key. 10.3.1.4 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is independent of encryption use the same pre-shared key. 86 WAP3205 User's Guide Every wireless client in the wireless network must use a key to configure security settings manually. Table 30 Types of Encryption for...secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Many types of the security between the wired networks and their respective APs. It is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. When you select WPA2-PSK in your network, you do not enable WDS security, traffic between bridged APs. In ...
... must have the same key. 10.3.1.4 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is independent of encryption use the same pre-shared key. 86 WAP3205 User's Guide Every wireless client in the wireless network must use a key to configure security settings manually. Table 30 Types of Encryption for...secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Many types of the security between the wired networks and their respective APs. It is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. When you select WPA2-PSK in your network, you do not enable WDS security, traffic between bridged APs. In ...
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...to allow both IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to get higher data throughput. The transmission rate of the WAP3205 to Auto by default. Operating Mode Choose this if the wireless clients in your network use for n Threshold directed messages. Extension ...Channel Select Long to the wireless mode(s) used in your wireless network is busy and congested or the WAP3205 is a high density of your WAP3205's output power. See the product specifications for example, IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.1n modes) Channel Bandwidth Green - Network Mode Select 11b...
...to allow both IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to get higher data throughput. The transmission rate of the WAP3205 to Auto by default. Operating Mode Choose this if the wireless clients in your network use for n Threshold directed messages. Extension ...Channel Select Long to the wireless mode(s) used in your wireless network is busy and congested or the WAP3205 is a high density of your WAP3205's output power. See the product specifications for example, IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.1n modes) Channel Bandwidth Green - Network Mode Select 11b...
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...earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn the Wireless LAN on or off between the two times you can not select any specific days. Table 40 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Scheduling Enable Wireless Select this screen. If you select Everyday ...your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling tab. To open this screen. 98 WAP3205 User's Guide For the following table describes the labels in this to turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If ...
...earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn the Wireless LAN on or off between the two times you can not select any specific days. Table 40 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Scheduling Enable Wireless Select this screen. If you select Everyday ...your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling tab. To open this screen. 98 WAP3205 User's Guide For the following table describes the labels in this to turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If ...
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...transmission and reception on the wireless network. Table 50 Hardware Features Dimensions (W x D x 162 mm x 115 mm x 33 mm H) Weight 245 g Power Specification Input: 100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz Two Ethernet ports Output: 12 V DC 1A Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps in either crossover or ...Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless Interface Wireless LAN Default Wireless SSID ZyXEL WAP3205 User's Guide 125 CHAPTER 14 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the WAP3205's hardware and firmware features.
...transmission and reception on the wireless network. Table 50 Hardware Features Dimensions (W x D x 162 mm x 115 mm x 33 mm H) Weight 245 g Power Specification Input: 100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz Two Ethernet ports Output: 12 V DC 1A Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps in either crossover or ...Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless Interface Wireless LAN Default Wireless SSID ZyXEL WAP3205 User's Guide 125 CHAPTER 14 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the WAP3205's hardware and firmware features.
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.... The WAP3205 supports versions 1 and 2 of features on a sturdy wall. 2 Drill two holes for your wireless network. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of computers. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web Configurator to avoid ... 802.11g and/or IEEE 802.11n wireless clients to connect to hang your WAP3205. Enable wireless security (WPA(2)-PSK) and/or MAC filtering to a specific group of the screws and the wall. 126 WAP3205 User's Guide Configuration Backup & Restoration Wireless LAN Scheduler Time and Date IP Multicast...
.... The WAP3205 supports versions 1 and 2 of features on a sturdy wall. 2 Drill two holes for your wireless network. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of computers. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web Configurator to avoid ... 802.11g and/or IEEE 802.11n wireless clients to connect to hang your WAP3205. Enable wireless security (WPA(2)-PSK) and/or MAC filtering to a specific group of the screws and the wall. 126 WAP3205 User's Guide Configuration Backup & Restoration Wireless LAN Scheduler Time and Date IP Multicast...
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Figure 78 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw WAP3205 User's Guide 127 All measurements are snugly fastened to hold the weight of the WAP3205 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the screws. Chapter 14 Product Specifications 4 Make sure the screws are in millimeters (mm). Hang the WAP3205 on the back of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. Figure 77 Wall-mounting Example The following are dimensions of the WAP3205 with the screws on the wall. They need to the wall.
Figure 78 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw WAP3205 User's Guide 127 All measurements are snugly fastened to hold the weight of the WAP3205 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the screws. Chapter 14 Product Specifications 4 Make sure the screws are in millimeters (mm). Hang the WAP3205 on the back of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. Figure 77 Wall-mounting Example The following are dimensions of the WAP3205 with the screws on the wall. They need to the wall.
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SUBNETS NO. If the ISP or your network administrator assigns you obtain your network number depends on your WAP3205 that is easy to 192.168.255.0. please do not use ; HOSTS PER SUBNET 1 255.255.128.0 (/17) 2 32766 2 255.255.192.0 (/18) 4 16382 3 255.... an IP network number, then most likely you have decided on the IP address WAP3205 User's Guide 147 Table 62 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning NO. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of addresses specifically for your network is using that you select a network number from 192.168.0.0 to...
SUBNETS NO. If the ISP or your network administrator assigns you obtain your network number depends on your WAP3205 that is easy to 192.168.255.0. please do not use ; HOSTS PER SUBNET 1 255.255.128.0 (/17) 2 32766 2 255.255.192.0 (/18) 4 16382 3 255.... an IP network number, then most likely you have decided on the IP address WAP3205 User's Guide 147 Table 62 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning NO. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of addresses specifically for your network is using that you select a network number from 192.168.0.0 to...