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... Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...4 Part I: User's Guide 7 Chapter 1 Introduction ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Securing the WRE2205 ...10 1.3 Front Panel ...10 1.4 The WPS Button ...11 1.4.1 WiFi Protected Setup ...11 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...13 2.1 Overview ...13 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...13 2.3 Resetting the WRE2205 ...14 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...15 3.1 Overview ...15 3.2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP ...15 3.3 Configuring...
... Overview ...3 Table of Contents ...4 Part I: User's Guide 7 Chapter 1 Introduction ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Securing the WRE2205 ...10 1.3 Front Panel ...10 1.4 The WPS Button ...11 1.4.1 WiFi Protected Setup ...11 Chapter 2 The Web Configurator ...13 2.1 Overview ...13 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...13 2.3 Resetting the WRE2205 ...14 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard ...15 3.1 Overview ...15 3.2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP ...15 3.3 Configuring...
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.... Power WPS LAN On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off The WRE2205 is activated on page 29. WPS allows you can be used to begin WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE2205 while keeping it's configuration or reboot the WRE2205 to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to...
.... Power WPS LAN On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off The WRE2205 is activated on page 29. WPS allows you can be used to begin WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE2205 while keeping it's configuration or reboot the WRE2205 to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to...
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... browser. 3 If this is 1024 by default). The Web Configurator is enabled by default in your web browser. Alternatively, after the WRE2205 has successfully associated with your wireless router, type "http://zyxelsetupxxxx" instead of the default IP address, where xxxx is associated with your ...• Web browser pop-up blocking is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the WRE2205 via Internet browser. The WRE2205's DHCP server is enabled before the WRE2205 is the last four digits of the MAC address. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 ...
... browser. 3 If this is 1024 by default). The Web Configurator is enabled by default in your web browser. Alternatively, after the WRE2205 has successfully associated with your wireless router, type "http://zyxelsetupxxxx" instead of the default IP address, where xxxx is associated with your ...• Web browser pop-up blocking is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the WRE2205 via Internet browser. The WRE2205's DHCP server is enabled before the WRE2205 is the last four digits of the MAC address. CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 ...
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After you configure your device. CHAPTER 3 Connection Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you access the WRE2205 Web Configurator, click to start wizard setup. 3.2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Figure 4 Wizard Step 1: LAN TCP/IP WRE2205 User's Guide 15
After you configure your device. CHAPTER 3 Connection Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator. The Web Configurator's wizard setup helps you access the WRE2205 Web Configurator, click to start wizard setup. 3.2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Figure 4 Wizard Step 1: LAN TCP/IP WRE2205 User's Guide 15
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.... Mode This displays which you can connect to connect. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. WRE2205 User's Guide 17 The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. Setup repeater manually Select this to search for available wireless devices within transmission ...range and update this to setup the AP manually. Refresh Click this table. Table 4 ...
.... Mode This displays which you can connect to connect. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. WRE2205 User's Guide 17 The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. Setup repeater manually Select this to search for available wireless devices within transmission ...range and update this to setup the AP manually. Refresh Click this table. Table 4 ...
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... table. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 4 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION BACK Click this to exit the wizard. Note: The wireless stations and WRE2205 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-PSK is shown in the AP... setup process. Table 5 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 128-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key Passphrase Hex Figure 6 ...
... table. Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 4 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION BACK Click this to exit the wizard. Note: The wireless stations and WRE2205 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-PSK is shown in the AP... setup process. Table 5 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 128-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key Passphrase Hex Figure 6 ...
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...If the AP you want to connect to is not listed, then follow these steps to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of characters accepted by the KEY field is shown in the following table. Table 6 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION 64...-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key Passphrase Hex KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters WRE2205 User's Guide 19 The number of the AP into the SSID field. Figure 7 Wizard Step 2: Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings.
...If the AP you want to connect to is not listed, then follow these steps to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of characters accepted by the KEY field is shown in the following table. Table 6 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION 64...-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key Passphrase Hex KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters WRE2205 User's Guide 19 The number of the AP into the SSID field. Figure 7 Wizard Step 2: Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings.
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Figure 12 Connection Wizard Complete 22 WRE2205 User's Guide Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Wizard Step 3: Key Verification Failed 2 Click Apply to complete the wizard setup.
Figure 12 Connection Wizard Complete 22 WRE2205 User's Guide Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 11 Wizard Step 3: Key Verification Failed 2 Click Apply to complete the wizard setup.
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... and a link for related product information. Table 7 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. WRE2205 User's Guide 23 Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end... of every time interval or to open the setup wizard. Table 8 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the System Name. Figure 13 Status Screen The...
... and a link for related product information. Table 7 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. WRE2205 User's Guide 23 Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end... of every time interval or to open the setup wizard. Table 8 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the System Name. Figure 13 Status Screen The...
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Click CONTINUE to go to save settings and restart the WRE2205. Figure 26 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2205 User's Guide 37 The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see Section 2.2 on your LAN connection (see the Quick Start Guide) and ... Information This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on page 13). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your WRE2205. Chapter 5 Tutorials 5 Click APPLY to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the...
Click CONTINUE to go to save settings and restart the WRE2205. Figure 26 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2205 User's Guide 37 The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see Section 2.2 on your LAN connection (see the Quick Start Guide) and ... Information This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on page 13). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your WRE2205. Chapter 5 Tutorials 5 Click APPLY to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the...
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...without having to confirm. Click Network > Wireless LAN to the access point (AP) must have the same key. 6.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is associated. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device to which a wireless station is an industry standard...enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network must then change the wireless settings of the selected AP wireless network. WRE2205 User's Guide 43 Table 13 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL DESCRIPTION WLAN STA Information This shows the wireless and security settings ...
...without having to confirm. Click Network > Wireless LAN to the access point (AP) must have the same key. 6.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is associated. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device to which a wireless station is an industry standard...enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network must then change the wireless settings of the selected AP wireless network. WRE2205 User's Guide 43 Table 13 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL DESCRIPTION WLAN STA Information This shows the wireless and security settings ...
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.... The threshold (number of the wireless station that are allowed access to the WRE2205 in this screen to 300 Mbps. Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this menu. Set This...Reset Click Reset to enable MAC address filtering. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to allow the WRE2205 to the WRE2205. Table 14 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Address List LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select this to reload the previous configuration for example...
.... The threshold (number of the wireless station that are allowed access to the WRE2205 in this screen to 300 Mbps. Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this menu. Set This...Reset Click Reset to enable MAC address filtering. Because not all devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20/40MHz to allow the WRE2205 to the WRE2205. Table 14 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Address List LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select this to reload the previous configuration for example...
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... and wireless security settings for WPS connections on this screen when you have to the WRE2205. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen. Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup Enable WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this button to enable the WPS...
... and wireless security settings for WPS connections on this screen when you have to the WRE2205. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen. Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup Enable WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this button to enable the WPS...
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...this to which IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device supports. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. WRE2205 User's Guide 49 All devices in a wireless network must use this to start the next step in this device. MAC This ...displays the MAC address of the AP. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in the AP setup process. Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select LABEL DESCRIPTION Select Use the radio button to select the wireless device to...
...this to which IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device supports. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. WRE2205 User's Guide 49 All devices in a wireless network must use this to start the next step in this device. MAC This ...displays the MAC address of the AP. Chapter 6 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in the AP setup process. Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select LABEL DESCRIPTION Select Use the radio button to select the wireless device to...
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...Maintenance > System. Figure 37 Maintenance > System > Password The following screen displays. Table 21 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Setup Change your changes back to begin configuring this screen. Retype to set the password (Section 8.3 on page 53). 8.3 System Password Screen Use...to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. Note that as shown. Reset Click Reset to the WRE2205. Apply Click Apply to save your WRE2205's password (recommended) using the fields as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each...
...Maintenance > System. Figure 37 Maintenance > System > Password The following screen displays. Table 21 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Setup Change your changes back to begin configuring this screen. Retype to set the password (Section 8.3 on page 53). 8.3 System Password Screen Use...to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. Note that as shown. Reset Click Reset to the WRE2205. Apply Click Apply to save your WRE2205's password (recommended) using the fields as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each...
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... E encryption 42 key 43 F FCC interference statement 67 Firmware upload 55 file extension using HTTP WRE2205 User's Guide Index Index firmware version 24 G General wireless LAN screen 43 Guide Quick Start 2 I IP Address 16, 52 L LAN setup 51 Link type 24 M MAC 44 MAC address 42 MAC address filtering 44 MAC Address...
... E encryption 42 key 43 F FCC interference statement 67 Firmware upload 55 file extension using HTTP WRE2205 User's Guide Index Index firmware version 24 G General wireless LAN screen 43 Guide Quick Start 2 I IP Address 16, 52 L LAN setup 51 Link type 24 M MAC 44 MAC address 42 MAC address filtering 44 MAC Address...
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SSID 17, 24, 41, 43, 49 Subnet Mask 16, 52 Summary Packet statistics 25 Wireless station status 25 System General Setup 53 System restart 58 74 W warranty 68 note 68 Web Configurator how to access 13 Overview 13 Wireless association list 25 wireless channel 65 wireless ... 42 security 41 SSID 41 Wireless security 41 overview 42 troubleshooting 65 type 42 Wireless tutorial 29 WPS 29 Wizard setup 15 complete 22 wireless LAN 16 WPS button 11, 14 WRE2205 User's Guide Index O other documentation 2 overview 9 P port speed 24 product registration 68 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 46 Quick Start Guide...
SSID 17, 24, 41, 43, 49 Subnet Mask 16, 52 Summary Packet statistics 25 Wireless station status 25 System General Setup 53 System restart 58 74 W warranty 68 note 68 Web Configurator how to access 13 Overview 13 Wireless association list 25 wireless channel 65 wireless ... 42 security 41 SSID 41 Wireless security 41 overview 42 troubleshooting 65 type 42 Wireless tutorial 29 WPS 29 Wizard setup 15 complete 22 wireless LAN 16 WPS button 11, 14 WRE2205 User's Guide Index O other documentation 2 overview 9 P port speed 24 product registration 68 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 46 Quick Start Guide...