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... access network resources. Figure 1 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N Your can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • WLAN. WRE2206 User's Guide 8 Wireless clients can connect to the WRE2206 to the access point. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The WRE2206 (N) is a universal repeater that they can create the following connections using the WRE2206: • LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE2206 so that is an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE2206...
... access network resources. Figure 1 Universal Repeater WLAN LEW AP N Your can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • WLAN. WRE2206 User's Guide 8 Wireless clients can connect to the WRE2206 to the access point. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The WRE2206 (N) is a universal repeater that they can create the following connections using the WRE2206: • LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE2206 so that is an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE2206...
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... and that consists of different types of Clients Indicator WRE2206 User's Guide 9 If you forget your last configuration. 1.3 Front Panel Figure 2 Front Panel Signal Strength Ethernet Port WPS Button Number of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it ). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Securing the WRE2206 Do the following things regularly...
... and that consists of different types of Clients Indicator WRE2206 User's Guide 9 If you forget your last configuration. 1.3 Front Panel Figure 2 Front Panel Signal Strength Ethernet Port WPS Button Number of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it ). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Securing the WRE2206 Do the following things regularly...
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Chapter 1 Introduction The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Signal Strength 3 LED On The signal strength is 50-100%. 2 LED On The signal strength is 25-50%. 1 LED On The signal strength is
Chapter 1 Introduction The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Signal Strength 3 LED On The signal strength is 50-100%. 2 LED On The signal strength is 25-50%. 1 LED On The signal strength is
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... the WiFi Alliance. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a secure wireless network. WPS allows you can either press a button (recommended) on page 25. Both devices must support WPS (check each of the two devices. WRE2206 User's Guide 11 For more information on using WPS, see Section 5.2 on the device itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN...
... the WiFi Alliance. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a secure wireless network. WPS allows you can either press a button (recommended) on page 25. Both devices must support WPS (check each of the two devices. WRE2206 User's Guide 11 For more information on using WPS, see Section 5.2 on the device itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN...
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... blocking is enabled by default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WRE2206 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WRE2206 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). Web pop-up windows from your computer as the WRE2206. This is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the WRE2206 via Internet browser. The WRE2206's DHCP server is enabled before the WRE2206 is associated with your wireless router, your wireless router, type...
... blocking is enabled by default in Internet Explorer. 2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WRE2206 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the WRE2206 (refer to the Quick Start Guide). Web pop-up windows from your computer as the WRE2206. This is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the WRE2206 via Internet browser. The WRE2206's DHCP server is enabled before the WRE2206 is associated with your wireless router, your wireless router, type...
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... to start the next step in the AP setup process. NEXT Click this screen. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by the KEY field is configured and you want to connect. When no is shown, no security is shown in a wireless network must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled...
... to start the next step in the AP setup process. NEXT Click this screen. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by the KEY field is configured and you want to connect. When no is shown, no security is shown in a wireless network must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled...
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... the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. - WLAN Information - Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the WRE2206 is the System Name. When this button to improve anymore. This displays the WRE2206 port types. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WRE2206 is currently used to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Firmware Version This is the total time the WRE2206 has been on. Channel This...
... the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. - WLAN Information - Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the WRE2206 is the System Name. When this button to improve anymore. This displays the WRE2206 port types. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WRE2206 is currently used to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Firmware Version This is the total time the WRE2206 has been on. Channel This...
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... of an associated wireless station. Set Interval Click this screen. Figure 14 Summary: WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in the Poll Interval field. Poll Interval Enter the time interval for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to apply the new poll interval you entered in this button to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.
... of an associated wireless station. Set Interval Click this screen. Figure 14 Summary: WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in the Poll Interval field. Poll Interval Enter the time interval for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to apply the new poll interval you entered in this button to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.
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... LINK TAB Status Network Wireless LAN AP Select General MAC Address List Advanced QoS WPS WPS Station LAN Maintenance System Tools IP Password Firmware Configuration Restart LED FUNCTION This screen shows the WRE2206's general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to configure LAN IP address, subnet mask and gateway. WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to access the WRE2206. Use this screen to configure wireless LAN. Use the MAC Address List screen to allow devices to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS...
... LINK TAB Status Network Wireless LAN AP Select General MAC Address List Advanced QoS WPS WPS Station LAN Maintenance System Tools IP Password Firmware Configuration Restart LED FUNCTION This screen shows the WRE2206's general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to configure LAN IP address, subnet mask and gateway. WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to access the WRE2206. Use this screen to configure wireless LAN. Use the MAC Address List screen to allow devices to the delivery requirements of Service (WMM QoS...
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... settings to set up wireless network and security on both WRE2206's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. WRE2206 User's Guide 27 Then the wireless client is able to use the PIN configuration method, you need to communicate with the WRE2206 securely. NWD210N in the Input client PIN code. 5 Click the Start buttons (or the buttons next to the PIN fields) on WRE2206 and wireless client (ex. Chapter 5 Tutorials 5.2.2 PIN Configuration When you use both the wireless client utility screen and the WRE2206's WPS...
... settings to set up wireless network and security on both WRE2206's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. WRE2206 User's Guide 27 Then the wireless client is able to use the PIN configuration method, you need to communicate with the WRE2206 securely. NWD210N in the Input client PIN code. 5 Click the Start buttons (or the buttons next to the PIN fields) on WRE2206 and wireless client (ex. Chapter 5 Tutorials 5.2.2 PIN Configuration When you use both the wireless client utility screen and the WRE2206's WPS...
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Chapter 5 Tutorials 5 Click APPLY to create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on your WRE2206. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to save settings and restart the WRE2206. Figure 24 Tutorial: Saving settings 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE2206's interface. The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and...
Chapter 5 Tutorials 5 Click APPLY to create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on your WRE2206. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to save settings and restart the WRE2206. Figure 24 Tutorial: Saving settings 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE2206's interface. The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and...
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...). • Use the QoS screen to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). You should use different channels. It stands for an overview of wireless networks. 6.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode (Section 6.4 on page 38). • Use the MAC Address List screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section...
...). • Use the QoS screen to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). You should use different channels. It stands for an overview of wireless networks. 6.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode (Section 6.4 on page 38). • Use the MAC Address List screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section...
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... Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION Weakest No Security Static WEP WPA-PSK Strongest WPA2-PSK For example, if users do not log in the wireless network. Note: It is sent in to protect the information that is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can use the wireless network. WRE2206 User's Guide 37 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.3.1 Wireless Security Overview The following sections introduce different types of wireless devices might not have the correct settings (SSID, channel...
... Authentication NO AUTHENTICATION Weakest No Security Static WEP WPA-PSK Strongest WPA2-PSK For example, if users do not log in the wireless network. Note: It is sent in to protect the information that is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can use the wireless network. WRE2206 User's Guide 37 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.3.1 Wireless Security Overview The following sections introduce different types of wireless devices might not have the correct settings (SSID, channel...
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...a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network. Note: If you are connecting. 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. Figure 28 Network > Wireless LAN > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the wireless network must then change the WRE2206's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your network, you to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. WLAN AP Information / Wireless Setup Use...
...a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network. Note: If you are connecting. 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. Figure 28 Network > Wireless LAN > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the wireless network must then change the WRE2206's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your network, you to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. WLAN AP Information / Wireless Setup Use...
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... 29 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Address List WRE2206 User's Guide 39 Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The screen appears as shown. To change your changes back to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using . You need to know the MAC address of hexadecimal characters, for this screen. 6.5 MAC Address List The MAC Address List screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE2206...
... 29 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Address List WRE2206 User's Guide 39 Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The screen appears as shown. To change your changes back to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using . You need to know the MAC address of hexadecimal characters, for this screen. 6.5 MAC Address List The MAC Address List screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE2206...
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... this to enable MAC address filtering. The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for this screen. 6.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters. Enter an even number between 0 and 2347. A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 150Mbps whereas a 40MHz channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of the wireless station that are allowed access to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. MAC Address Enter the MAC addresses of...
... this to enable MAC address filtering. The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for this screen. 6.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters. Enter an even number between 0 and 2347. A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 150Mbps whereas a 40MHz channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of the wireless station that are allowed access to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. MAC Address Enter the MAC addresses of...
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... a wireless network must use this to it without a password. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless signal. Mode This displays which you can connect to see the previous page of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2206 and this to connect. When no is shown, no security is selected, use the same SSID. WRE2206 User's Guide 44 The SSID is hidden. Security Mode This displays the type of APs. Setup repeater manually...
... a wireless network must use this to it without a password. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless signal. Mode This displays which you can connect to see the previous page of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2206 and this to connect. When no is shown, no security is selected, use the same SSID. WRE2206 User's Guide 44 The SSID is hidden. Security Mode This displays the type of APs. Setup repeater manually...
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... a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP address. • If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. WRE2206 User's Guide 56 Advanced Suggestions • If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that there are routers between your computer and the WRE2206, skip this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE2206...
... a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP address. • If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. WRE2206 User's Guide 56 Advanced Suggestions • If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that there are routers between your computer and the WRE2206, skip this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE2206...
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...; Do not use this product near water, for maximum output power are indoors. Please contact your device. There is a remote risk of this device during a thunderstorm. For detailed information about recycling of electric shock from this device. WRE2206 User's Guide 68 ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device before connecting it from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the instruction. The regulatory...
...; Do not use this product near water, for maximum output power are indoors. Please contact your device. There is a remote risk of this device during a thunderstorm. For detailed information about recycling of electric shock from this device. WRE2206 User's Guide 68 ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device before connecting it from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the instruction. The regulatory...
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...71 WRE2206 User's Guide 74 O other documentation 2 overview 8 P port speed 22 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 41 Quick Start Guide 2 R related documentation 2 Reset the device 13 Restore configuration 51 RTS/CTS Threshold 40 Index Web Configurator how to access 12 Overview 12 Wireless association list 23 wireless channel 58 wireless LAN 58 Wireless LAN wizard 14 Wireless network 37 basic guidelines 36 encryption 37 security 36 SSID 36 Wireless security 36 overview 37 troubleshooting 58 type 37 Wireless tutorial 25 WPS 25 Wizard setup 14 complete 19 wireless LAN 14 WPS button 10, 13 S Service Set...
...71 WRE2206 User's Guide 74 O other documentation 2 overview 8 P port speed 22 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 41 Quick Start Guide 2 R related documentation 2 Reset the device 13 Restore configuration 51 RTS/CTS Threshold 40 Index Web Configurator how to access 12 Overview 12 Wireless association list 23 wireless channel 58 wireless LAN 58 Wireless LAN wizard 14 Wireless network 37 basic guidelines 36 encryption 37 security 36 SSID 36 Wireless security 36 overview 37 troubleshooting 58 type 37 Wireless tutorial 25 WPS 25 Wizard setup 14 complete 19 wireless LAN 14 WPS button 10, 13 S Service Set...