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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 WAP3205 Modes ...15 Access Point Mode ...17 Client Mode ...23 Universal Repeater Mode ...35 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 Connection Wizard ...49 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...79 Monitor ...81 Wireless LAN ...85 LAN ...101 Maintenance ...105 Troubleshooting ...115 WAP3205 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 WAP3205 Modes ...15 Access Point Mode ...17 Client Mode ...23 Universal Repeater Mode ...35 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 Connection Wizard ...49 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...79 Monitor ...81 Wireless LAN ...85 LAN ...101 Maintenance ...105 Troubleshooting ...115 WAP3205 User's Guide 3
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...'s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 1.1 Overview ...11 1.2 Applications ...11 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 ...11 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 12 1.5 LEDs ...12 1.6 Wall Mounting ...13 Chapter 2 WAP3205 Modes ...15 2.1 Overview ...15 2.1.1 Device Modes ...15 Chapter 3 Access Point Mode...17 3.1 Overview ...17 3.2 What You ... ...23 4.1 Overview ...23 4.2 What You Can Do ...23 4.3 What You Need to Know ...23 4.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 24 4.5 Client Mode Status Screen ...24 4.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ...26 4.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ...27...
...'s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 1.1 Overview ...11 1.2 Applications ...11 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 ...11 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 12 1.5 LEDs ...12 1.6 Wall Mounting ...13 Chapter 2 WAP3205 Modes ...15 2.1 Overview ...15 2.1.1 Device Modes ...15 Chapter 3 Access Point Mode...17 3.1 Overview ...17 3.2 What You ... ...23 4.1 Overview ...23 4.2 What You Can Do ...23 4.3 What You Need to Know ...23 4.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 24 4.5 Client Mode Status Screen ...24 4.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ...26 4.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ...27...
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... ...44 6.2.3 Home Screen ...45 6.3 Resetting the WAP3205 ...47 6.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 47 Chapter 7 Connection Wizard ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Wizard ...49 7.2.1 Device Password ...49 7.2.2 Operation Mode ...50 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration ...50 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...59 8.1 Overview ...59 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point 59 8.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS 59 8.3.1 Push Button...
... ...44 6.2.3 Home Screen ...45 6.3 Resetting the WAP3205 ...47 6.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button 47 Chapter 7 Connection Wizard ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Wizard ...49 7.2.1 Device Password ...49 7.2.2 Operation Mode ...50 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration ...50 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...59 8.1 Overview ...59 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point 59 8.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS 59 8.3.1 Push Button...
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.... Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP3205. Use this mode, the WAP3205 can act as a: • Access Point. CHAPTER 2 WAP3205 Modes 2.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different...
.... Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP3205. Use this mode, the WAP3205 can act as a: • Access Point. CHAPTER 2 WAP3205 Modes 2.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different...
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... In this case, your computer to access point mode by default. CHAPTER 3 Access Point Mode 3.1 Overview The WAP3205 is set the IP address for your WAP3205 acting as an access point. • Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 85) to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. 3.3 What You Need to Know See...
... In this case, your computer to access point mode by default. CHAPTER 3 Access Point Mode 3.1 Overview The WAP3205 is set the IP address for your WAP3205 acting as an access point. • Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 85) to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. 3.3 What You Need to Know See...
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...to the Web Configurator again when you 've set your computer's IP address, open the Status screen. 18 WAP3205 User's Guide Type "cmd" in Windows. Click Apply. Figure 6 Changing to Access Point mode Note: You have to log in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information...click Apply. If your computer's IP address is already in access point mode. 3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter 10 on page 85 and Chapter 11 on page 101 for information on the configuring your wireless network and LAN settings. • See Chapter 12 on...
...to the Web Configurator again when you 've set your computer's IP address, open the Status screen. 18 WAP3205 User's Guide Type "cmd" in Windows. Click Apply. Figure 6 Changing to Access Point mode Note: You have to log in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information...click Apply. If your computer's IP address is already in access point mode. 3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter 10 on page 85 and Chapter 11 on page 101 for information on the configuring your wireless network and LAN settings. • See Chapter 12 on...
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.... This field displays your device. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the wireless LAN. This shows the LAN port's IP address. Access Point Mode. For the LAN ports, this at any time to which the WAP3205 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on ....shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - ON. This shows the level of data the WAP3205 is up or connected). This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version...
.... This field displays your device. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the wireless LAN. This shows the LAN port's IP address. Access Point Mode. For the LAN ports, this at any time to which the WAP3205 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on ....shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - ON. This shows the level of data the WAP3205 is up or connected). This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version...
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... Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are currently associated to view the wireless stations that are viewing - Use this screen to the WAP3205. Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 8 Menu: Access Point Mode The following screen and table show the features you should turn off other...
... Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are currently associated to view the wireless stations that are viewing - Use this screen to the WAP3205. Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 8 Menu: Access Point Mode The following screen and table show the features you should turn off other...
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... Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to set up Wireless Distribution System (WDS) on your WAP3205. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode Table 5 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Advanced This screen allows you to schedule the times the...
... Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to set up Wireless Distribution System (WDS) on your WAP3205. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode Table 5 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Advanced This screen allows you to schedule the times the...
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... your WAP3205 (acting as an access point (B). The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 9 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. In the example below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client) with an existing access point. 4.3 What...
... your WAP3205 (acting as an access point (B). The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 9 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. In the example below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client) with an existing access point. 4.3 What...
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... device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205's wireless LAN is the WAP3205's model name. Client Mode. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Connect Status This shows whether or not the WAP3205 has successfully associated with an access point - IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. Status...
... device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205's wireless LAN is the WAP3205's model name. Client Mode. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Connect Status This shows whether or not the WAP3205 has successfully associated with an access point - IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. Status...
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...Mode Select the security mode of the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select No Security in this field. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name... for this screen if the access point to which you want to the previous screen. 4.6.1.1 ...
...Mode Select the security mode of the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select No Security in this field. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name... for this screen if the access point to which you want to the previous screen. 4.6.1.1 ...
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Network Name Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to a wireless network. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into a complicated string that is requested from all devices wishing to connect to enable data encryption. Figure 15 Client Mode...
Network Name Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to a wireless network. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into a complicated string that is requested from all devices wishing to connect to enable data encryption. Figure 15 Client Mode...
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If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen. 4.6.1.3 WPA(2)-PSK Use this screen if the access point to use the same WEP key for this setting at any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal...Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in order to enter ASCII characters as a WEP key. Both the WAP3205 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at Open unless you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter...
If you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen. 4.6.1.3 WPA(2)-PSK Use this screen if the access point to use the same WEP key for this setting at any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal...Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in order to enter ASCII characters as a WEP key. Both the WAP3205 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at Open unless you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter...
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... the SSID of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to a wireless network automatically. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for and connect to connect. BSSID indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to the... it . Apply Cancel Type the pre-shared key employed by the access point to which you want to a profile and then enable it . Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to the WAP3205. Select the type of the wireless device. Table 12 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION...
... the SSID of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to a wireless network automatically. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for and connect to connect. BSSID indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to the... it . Apply Cancel Type the pre-shared key employed by the access point to which you want to a profile and then enable it . Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to the WAP3205. Select the type of the wireless device. Table 12 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION...
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... that want to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 19 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its IP address from the access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 35 In the example below, the WAP3205 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless client at the same time. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The clients of...
... that want to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 19 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its IP address from the access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 35 In the example below, the WAP3205 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless client at the same time. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The clients of...
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... Click Start > Run on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you changed the IP address of your computer in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address. Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer to the LAN port ...you do, your WAP3205 is always the same as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Access Point Mode. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the Wireless LAN > Universal ...
... Click Start > Run on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you changed the IP address of your computer in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address. Enter "ipconfig" to show your computer to the LAN port ...you do, your WAP3205 is always the same as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Access Point Mode. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the Wireless LAN > Universal ...
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... > General screen to connect. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you want to the specified access point. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to open the Universal Repeater screen. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal...
... > General screen to connect. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you want to the specified access point. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to open the Universal Repeater screen. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal...
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..., Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205 as an access point, wireless client or both at the same time. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System...
..., Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205 as an access point, wireless client or both at the same time. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System...
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... has several intermediate rate steps between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. All IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless adapters support long preamble, but not all wireless devices on the network support it , otherwise the WAP3205 uses long preamble. Wireless security methods available on the WAP3205 are unsure what preamble mode other wireless devices on range. Use long...
... has several intermediate rate steps between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. All IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless adapters support long preamble, but not all wireless devices on the network support it , otherwise the WAP3205 uses long preamble. Wireless security methods available on the WAP3205 are unsure what preamble mode other wireless devices on range. Use long...