User Guide
Page 4
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introduction ...10 The Web Configurator ...15 Modes ...22 Easy Mode ...24 Access Point Mode ...28 Repeater Mode ...33 Client Mode ...39 Tutorials ...43 Technical Reference ...49 Monitor ...50 Network ...57 Wireless LAN ...60 AP Connection ...69 Maintenance ...74 Troubleshooting ...81 WAP3205 v3 User's Guide 4
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Introduction ...10 The Web Configurator ...15 Modes ...22 Easy Mode ...24 Access Point Mode ...28 Repeater Mode ...33 Client Mode ...39 Tutorials ...43 Technical Reference ...49 Monitor ...50 Network ...57 Wireless LAN ...60 AP Connection ...69 Maintenance ...74 Troubleshooting ...81 WAP3205 v3 User's Guide 4
User Guide
Page 6
... 6.1 Overview ...33 6.1.1 What You Can Do ...33 6.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Repeater Mode 33 6.2.1 Status Screen (Repeater Mode 34 6.2.2 Repeater Navigation Panel 37 Chapter 7 Client Mode...39 7.1 Overview ...39 7.1.1 What You Can Do ...39 7.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Client Mode 39 7.2.1 Status Screen (Client Mode 40 7.2.2 Client Navigation Panel ...41 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...43 8.1 Overview ...43 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an...
... 6.1 Overview ...33 6.1.1 What You Can Do ...33 6.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Repeater Mode 33 6.2.1 Status Screen (Repeater Mode 34 6.2.2 Repeater Navigation Panel 37 Chapter 7 Client Mode...39 7.1 Overview ...39 7.1.1 What You Can Do ...39 7.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Client Mode 39 7.2.1 Status Screen (Client Mode 40 7.2.2 Client Navigation Panel ...41 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...43 8.1 Overview ...43 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an...
User Guide
Page 10
... a Zyxel WiFi router that supports Multy Pro, you can set up a Multy Pro WiFi system. Menus slightly vary according to manage the WAP6804. Use a (supported) web browser to which mode you connect the WAP6804 to mobile users. See Chapter 3 on these modes. 1.2 Securing the WAP6804 Do the following device modes: • Access Point • Repeater • Client If...
... a Zyxel WiFi router that supports Multy Pro, you can set up a Multy Pro WiFi system. Menus slightly vary according to manage the WAP6804. Use a (supported) web browser to which mode you connect the WAP6804 to mobile users. See Chapter 3 on these modes. 1.2 Securing the WAP6804 Do the following device modes: • Access Point • Repeater • Client If...
User Guide
Page 12
... sending or receiving packets to a Multy Pro WiFi router but it is working in Client Mode. The WAP6804 has no activity. The WAP6804 is connecting to change the WAP6804's operating mode. Use the CL/RP/AP switch to an AP and the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) value is below the ...and the RSSI value is between -50 and -78. The wireless interface of the WAP6804. There is no connection on when the WAP6804 is set up successfully in client mode is not ready or has failed. The WAP6804 is not receiving power. 1.4 Rear Panel The following table describes the LEDs . ...
... sending or receiving packets to a Multy Pro WiFi router but it is working in Client Mode. The WAP6804 has no activity. The WAP6804 is connecting to change the WAP6804's operating mode. Use the CL/RP/AP switch to an AP and the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) value is below the ...and the RSSI value is between -50 and -78. The wireless interface of the WAP6804. There is no connection on when the WAP6804 is set up successfully in client mode is not ready or has failed. The WAP6804 is not receiving power. 1.4 Rear Panel The following table describes the LEDs . ...
User Guide
Page 14
... seconds to reboot the WAP6804. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP6804 back to its factory-default configurations. Press the WPS button on a WPS-aware client within three seconds. Client mode: Press the WPS button once. The WAP6804 will be reset to ...the default key on the WAP6804 (in another wireless device within range of the WAP6804. Repeater mode (Downlink): Press the WPS button twice within range of...
... seconds to reboot the WAP6804. 3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP6804 back to its factory-default configurations. Press the WPS button on a WPS-aware client within three seconds. Client mode: Press the WPS button once. The WAP6804 will be reset to ...the default key on the WAP6804 (in another wireless device within range of the WAP6804. Repeater mode (Downlink): Press the WPS button twice within range of...
User Guide
Page 15
... Type "http://(DHCP-assigned IP)" as the website address to access any of the modes. To access the client mode, type "http://192.168.1.10". The WAP6804 is 1024 by default. If the WAP6804 is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its web ...Start Guide). 2 Launch your web browser. 3 Type "http://zyxelsetup" (for Windows) or "http://zyxelsetup.local" (for the WAP6804's current IP address. To access the repeater mode, type "http:// 192.168.1.5". The Web Configurator is not connecting to use the Web Configurator you access its screens. In ...
... Type "http://(DHCP-assigned IP)" as the website address to access any of the modes. To access the client mode, type "http://192.168.1.10". The WAP6804 is 1024 by default. If the WAP6804 is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its web ...Start Guide). 2 Launch your web browser. 3 Type "http://zyxelsetup" (for Windows) or "http://zyxelsetup.local" (for the WAP6804's current IP address. To access the repeater mode, type "http:// 192.168.1.5". The Web Configurator is not connecting to use the Web Configurator you access its screens. In ...
User Guide
Page 22
... 2 on page 15 through Chapter 13 on page 74 discusses the screens in this mode. 3.1.2 Device Operating Modes This refers to the operating mode of the WAP6804, which can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The following figure is currently laid out...
... 2 on page 15 through Chapter 13 on page 74 discusses the screens in this mode. 3.1.2 Device Operating Modes This refers to the operating mode of the WAP6804, which can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The following figure is currently laid out...
User Guide
Page 23
WAP6804 User's Guide 23 Note: The WAP6804 restarts automatically after you change it later. 3.1.3 Changing Operating Mode Push the CL/RP/AP switch on the WAP6804's side panel to the AP position to have the WAP6804 act as an access point. Push the switch to the RP position to have the WAP6804 work as a wireless client. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP6804 work as a repeater. Chapter 3 Modes Figure 5 Device Operating Mode Example Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change operating modes.
WAP6804 User's Guide 23 Note: The WAP6804 restarts automatically after you change it later. 3.1.3 Changing Operating Mode Push the CL/RP/AP switch on the WAP6804's side panel to the AP position to have the WAP6804 act as an access point. Push the switch to the RP position to have the WAP6804 work as a wireless client. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP6804 work as a repeater. Chapter 3 Modes Figure 5 Device Operating Mode Example Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change operating modes.
User Guide
Page 27
.... This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode. Uplink Encryption This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode. Uplink Name (SSID) This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode. This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode. This shows the data encryption method the...
.... This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode. Uplink Encryption This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode. Uplink Name (SSID) This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode. This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode. This shows the data encryption method the...
User Guide
Page 39
....1.5" as an access point (B). The WAP6804 wirelessly connects to an existing network via an access point. WAP6804 User's Guide 39 Figure 17 Wireless Client Mode A B After the WAP6804 in client mode and the access point connect, the WAP6804 acquires its WAN IP address from the... computer that is connected to the WAP6804 in client mode. 7.1.1 What You Can Do ...
....1.5" as an access point (B). The WAP6804 wirelessly connects to an existing network via an access point. WAP6804 User's Guide 39 Figure 17 Wireless Client Mode A B After the WAP6804 in client mode and the access point connect, the WAP6804 acquires its WAN IP address from the... computer that is connected to the WAP6804 in client mode. 7.1.1 What You Can Do ...
User Guide
Page 40
... this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Click this screen depends on Status. Table 10 Status Screen Icon Key (Client Mode) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. WAP6804 User's Guide 40 See the Chapter 2 on page 15 for related product information. Click this at the end of...
... this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Click this screen depends on Status. Table 10 Status Screen Icon Key (Client Mode) ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu. WAP6804 User's Guide 40 See the Chapter 2 on page 15 for related product information. Click this at the end of...
User Guide
Page 41
... the navigation panel to which you can configure in Client Mode. Figure 19 Menu: Client Mode WAP6804 User's Guide 41 Table 11 Status Screen (Client Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Device Name This is the total time the WAP6804 has been on page 22) to configure WAP6804 features in Client Mode. Repeater Mode. Name (SSID) This shows the descriptive name of the...
... the navigation panel to which you can configure in Client Mode. Figure 19 Menu: Client Mode WAP6804 User's Guide 41 Table 11 Status Screen (Client Mode) LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information Device Name This is the total time the WAP6804 has been on page 22) to configure WAP6804 features in Client Mode. Repeater Mode. Name (SSID) This shows the descriptive name of the...
User Guide
Page 42
.... AP List Use this screen to enter the SSID and configure the wireless security between your WAP6804. Table 12 Navigation Panel: Client Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status Status This screen shows the WAP6804's general device, system status information. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Restore Restore Use this screen to backup and...
.... AP List Use this screen to enter the SSID and configure the wireless security between your WAP6804. Table 12 Navigation Panel: Client Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Status Status This screen shows the WAP6804's general device, system status information. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Restore Restore Use this screen to backup and...
User Guide
Page 43
... the AP and a WPS-enabled Android smartphone as follows: AP or Repeater Mode: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Connecting to the WAP6804's Wireless Network Using WPS Repeater or Client Mode: • Connecting the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client Mode) to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section...
... the AP and a WPS-enabled Android smartphone as follows: AP or Repeater Mode: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Connecting to the WAP6804's Wireless Network Using WPS Repeater or Client Mode: • Connecting the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client Mode) to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section...
User Guide
Page 46
See Section 8.4.1 on page 47.This is the easier method. WAP6804 User's Guide 46 create a secure wireless network simply by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 8.4 Connecting the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client Mode) to an AP Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage. • Selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 22 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client AP WPS Enter WPS PIN from other device: WPS START WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List -
See Section 8.4.1 on page 47.This is the easier method. WAP6804 User's Guide 46 create a secure wireless network simply by PIN SECURITY INFO COMMUNICATION 8.4 Connecting the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client Mode) to an AP Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage. • Selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 22 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client AP WPS Enter WPS PIN from other device: WPS START WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List -
User Guide
Page 47
... AP by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your WAP6804. SSID Security WiFi Key Zyxel WPA(2)-PSK 1234567890 WAP6804 User's Guide 47 create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information - See Section 8.4.2 on... an AP from an Automatically Detected List This section demonstrates the procedures in Repeater mode. Type the WiFi key if wireless security is available both in Client mode and Repeater mode. Select an AP form the SSID column. The instructions require that your hardware is...
... AP by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your WAP6804. SSID Security WiFi Key Zyxel WPA(2)-PSK 1234567890 WAP6804 User's Guide 47 create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information - See Section 8.4.2 on... an AP from an Automatically Detected List This section demonstrates the procedures in Repeater mode. Type the WiFi key if wireless security is available both in Client mode and Repeater mode. Select an AP form the SSID column. The instructions require that your hardware is...
User Guide
Page 53
... an AP. This field is available only when the WAP6804 is set - This shows the operating mode to which the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client mode) is connected to which the WAP6804 is in Repeater or Client mode) is connected. Access Point (AP), Repeater (AP), Repeater (STA), or Station (STA). WAP6804 User's Guide 53 Chapter 9 Monitor Figure 25 Monitor...
... an AP. This field is available only when the WAP6804 is set - This shows the operating mode to which the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client mode) is connected to which the WAP6804 is in Repeater or Client mode) is connected. Access Point (AP), Repeater (AP), Repeater (STA), or Station (STA). WAP6804 User's Guide 53 Chapter 9 Monitor Figure 25 Monitor...
User Guide
Page 54
... a summary of time (in seconds) the WAP6804 has been associated with the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client mode) is connecting. Wi-Fi Client This shows the MAC address of bytes that have been successfully received by the WAP6804. Rx Bytes This shows the number of the wireless client which the WAP6804 is connected. Note: This screen is associated...
... a summary of time (in seconds) the WAP6804 has been associated with the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client mode) is connecting. Wi-Fi Client This shows the MAC address of bytes that have been successfully received by the WAP6804. Rx Bytes This shows the number of the wireless client which the WAP6804 is connected. Note: This screen is associated...
User Guide
Page 69
... connected together. Use these screens to choose an access point that the WAP6804 will automatically try to connect to the AP specified in the profile each time the WAP6804 in Repeater mode is only for Client mode and Repeater mode. 12.2 What You Can Do • Use the Basic or Station... screen to enable Wifi (in client mode), enter the SSID and configure the wireless security between your WAP6804 and the AP, without having to...
... connected together. Use these screens to choose an access point that the WAP6804 will automatically try to connect to the AP specified in the profile each time the WAP6804 in Repeater mode is only for Client mode and Repeater mode. 12.2 What You Can Do • Use the Basic or Station... screen to enable Wifi (in client mode), enter the SSID and configure the wireless security between your WAP6804 and the AP, without having to...
User Guide
Page 70
...this screen to reload the previous configuration for the wireless connection between your WAP6804 and the wireless network. The screen appears as shown. Pre-Shared Key Enter the password that the WAP6804 uses to connect to an AP through a wireless connection. Click Networking... is already connected, attempting to connect, or not connected to the WAP6804. Chapter 12 AP Connection Figure 39 Networking > AP Connection > Basic (Client Mode) Figure 40 Networking > AP Connection > Station (Repeater Mode) The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the Repeater...
...this screen to reload the previous configuration for the wireless connection between your WAP6804 and the wireless network. The screen appears as shown. Pre-Shared Key Enter the password that the WAP6804 uses to connect to an AP through a wireless connection. Click Networking... is already connected, attempting to connect, or not connected to the WAP6804. Chapter 12 AP Connection Figure 39 Networking > AP Connection > Basic (Client Mode) Figure 40 Networking > AP Connection > Station (Repeater Mode) The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the Repeater...