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... Table of Contents Contents 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...
... Table of Contents Contents 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...
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...minutes after a successful WPS connection has been established. Push twice The WRE2205 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 5.2 on WRE2205 User's Guide 11 This remains on for less than 10 The WRE2205 resets its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification...to connect. See Section 5.3 on the device itself, or in the firmware. Depending on page 14. 1.4.1 WiFi Protected Setup Your WRE2205 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to authenticate the other) in the firmware. 1.4 The WPS Button The WPS ...
...minutes after a successful WPS connection has been established. Push twice The WRE2205 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 5.2 on WRE2205 User's Guide 11 This remains on for less than 10 The WRE2205 resets its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification...to connect. See Section 5.3 on the device itself, or in the firmware. Depending on page 14. 1.4.1 WiFi Protected Setup Your WRE2205 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to authenticate the other) in the firmware. 1.4 The WPS Button The WPS ...
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...Your computer or the part of your computer or computer network to connect to the WRE2205 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the WRE2205 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its IP address from the wireless router. 2...client (computer factory default) so it will get an IP address automatically from the WRE2205. Web pop-up windows from your device. If this is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the MAC address. This is 1024 by default). The Web ...
...Your computer or the part of your computer or computer network to connect to the WRE2205 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). CHAPTER 2 The Web Configurator 2.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the WRE2205 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its IP address from the wireless router. 2...client (computer factory default) so it will get an IP address automatically from the WRE2205. Web pop-up windows from your device. If this is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the MAC address. This is 1024 by default). The Web ...
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After you configure your device. 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 CHAPTER 3 Connection Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
After you configure your device. 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 CHAPTER 3 Connection Wizard 3.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
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... the strength of the wireless device. This is useful when the AP's SSID is selected, use the same SSID. WRE2205 User's Guide 17 Channel This displays the channel number used by this field to connect. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless signal. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden.
... the strength of the wireless device. This is useful when the AP's SSID is selected, use the same SSID. WRE2205 User's Guide 17 Channel This displays the channel number used by this field to connect. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless signal. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden.
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...Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION BACK Click this to go back to start the next step 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 Wizard Step 2: Type a Key KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters 18 WRE2205 User's Guide The number of APs. NEXT Click this to see the next page of characters accepted by the KEY field is enabled) for wireless communication...
...Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION BACK Click this to go back to start the next step 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 Wizard Step 2: Type a Key KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters 18 WRE2205 User's Guide The number of APs. NEXT Click this to see the next page of characters accepted by the KEY field is enabled) for wireless communication...
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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 ...128-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 Figure 7 Wizard Step 2: Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings. The number of the AP into the SSID field.
...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 ...128-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 Figure 7 Wizard Step 2: Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings. The number of the AP into the SSID field.
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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. Figure 12 Connection Wizard Complete 22 WRE2205 User's Guide
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... box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to refresh the status screen statistics. WRE2205 User's Guide 23 The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Table 8 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device ...Click this button to not refresh the screen statistics. CHAPTER 4 Status 4.1 WRE2205 Status The screen below shows the status screen. Table 7 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product...
... box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to refresh the status screen statistics. WRE2205 User's Guide 23 The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Table 8 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device ...Click this button to not refresh the screen statistics. CHAPTER 4 Status 4.1 WRE2205 Status The screen below shows the status screen. Table 7 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product...
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... without saving the settings and restarting the WRE2205. Figure 26 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2205 User's Guide 37 SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 13). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of...
... without saving the settings and restarting the WRE2205. Figure 26 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2205 User's Guide 37 SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 13). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of...
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...LAN > General LABEL DESCRIPTION WLAN STA Information This shows the wireless and security settings of encryption use a key to confirm. WRE2205 User's Guide 43 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Many types of the selected AP wireless network. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of ... Identification Number) in this section to which a wireless station is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. WLAN AP Information / Wireless Setup Use this screen. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Figure 29 Network > Wireless LAN >...
...LAN > General LABEL DESCRIPTION WLAN STA Information This shows the wireless and security settings of encryption use a key to confirm. WRE2205 User's Guide 43 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Many types of the selected AP wireless network. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of ... Identification Number) in this section to which a wireless station is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. WLAN AP Information / Wireless Setup Use this screen. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by the WiFi Alliance. Figure 29 Network > Wireless LAN >...
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...the fragmentation boundary for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc. Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this menu. Click Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced. The threshold (number of... up to 300 Mbps. MAC Address Enter the MAC addresses of 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz. WRE2205 User's Guide 45 Select whether the WRE2205 uses a wireless channel width of the wireless station that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for directed messages. Chapter 6 ...
...the fragmentation boundary for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc. Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Advanced Setup RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this menu. Click Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced. The threshold (number of... up to 300 Mbps. MAC Address Enter the MAC addresses of 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz. WRE2205 User's Guide 45 Select whether the WRE2205 uses a wireless channel width of the wireless station that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for directed messages. Chapter 6 ...
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... to get this screen information afresh. 6.9 WPS Station Screen Use this button to generate a new PIN number. WRE2205 User's Guide 47 Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup Enable WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station tab.... Note: Note: After you click Push Button on the WRE2205 or you have to add a wireless station...
... to get this screen information afresh. 6.9 WPS Station Screen Use this button to generate a new PIN number. WRE2205 User's Guide 47 Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup Enable WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station tab.... Note: Note: After you click Push Button on the WRE2205 or you have to add a wireless station...
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All devices in a wireless network must use this field to setup the AP manually. Security Mode This displays the type of the wireless signal. Refresh Click this device. WRE2205 User's Guide 49 The SSID is hidden. Channel This displays the channel number used by this to type the SSID of ...APs. Strength This displays the strength of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2205 and this to see...
All devices in a wireless network must use this field to setup the AP manually. Security Mode This displays the type of the wireless signal. Refresh Click this device. WRE2205 User's Guide 49 The SSID is hidden. Channel This displays the channel number used by this to type the SSID of ...APs. Strength This displays the strength of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2205 and this to see...
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...save your changes back to 30 characters). Table 21 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Setup Change your new system password (up to the WRE2205. Retype to set the web configurator password. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen to ...System > Password The following screen displays. The following table describes the labels in this screen. Click Maintenance > System. WRE2205 User's Guide 53 New Password Type your WRE2205's password (recommended) using the fields as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character...
...save your changes back to 30 characters). Table 21 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Password Setup Change your new system password (up to the WRE2205. Retype to set the web configurator password. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen to ...System > Password The following screen displays. The following table describes the labels in this screen. Click Maintenance > System. WRE2205 User's Guide 53 New Password Type your WRE2205's password (recommended) using the fields as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character...
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... 24 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 List...
... 24 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 List...
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... 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 2 R registration product 68 related documentation 2 Reset the device 14 Restore configuration 57 RTS/CTS Threshold ...
... 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 2 R registration product 68 related documentation 2 Reset the device 14 Restore configuration 57 RTS/CTS Threshold ...