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... Wizard ...14 3.1 Overview ...14 3.2 Configuring the WRE2206 for Connection to an AP 14 3.2.1 Selecting Automatically Detected AP Parameters 14 3.2.2 Manually Configuring AP Parameters 16 3.3 Completing the Connection Wizard 17 Chapter 4 Status ...20 4.1 WRE2206 Status ...20 4.1.1 Summary: Packet Statistics ...22 4.1.2 Summary: WLAN Station Status 23 4.2 Navigation Panel ...23 Chapter 5 Tutorials ...25 5.1 Overview ...25 WRE2206 User's Guide 4
... Wizard ...14 3.1 Overview ...14 3.2 Configuring the WRE2206 for Connection to an AP 14 3.2.1 Selecting Automatically Detected AP Parameters 14 3.2.2 Manually Configuring AP Parameters 16 3.3 Completing the Connection Wizard 17 Chapter 4 Status ...20 4.1 WRE2206 Status ...20 4.1.1 Summary: Packet Statistics ...22 4.1.2 Summary: WLAN Station Status 23 4.2 Navigation Panel ...23 Chapter 5 Tutorials ...25 5.1 Overview ...25 WRE2206 User's Guide 4
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...Wireless Client using WPS 25 5.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 25 5.2.2 PIN Configuration ...27 5.3 Connecting the WRE2206 to an AP 28 5.3.1 Connecting to an AP with the WPS PBC Method 29 5.3.2 Connecting to an...AP with the WPS PIN Method 30 5.3.3 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 31 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information 33 Part II: Technical Reference 35 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...36 6.1 Overview ...36 6.2 What You Can...47 8.3 System Password Screen ...47 Chapter 9 Tools ...48 9.1 Overview ...48 9.2 What You Can Do ...48 WRE2206 User's Guide 5
...Wireless Client using WPS 25 5.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 25 5.2.2 PIN Configuration ...27 5.3 Connecting the WRE2206 to an AP 28 5.3.1 Connecting to an AP with the WPS PBC Method 29 5.3.2 Connecting to an...AP with the WPS PIN Method 30 5.3.3 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 31 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information 33 Part II: Technical Reference 35 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...36 6.1 Overview ...36 6.2 What You Can...47 8.3 System Password Screen ...47 Chapter 9 Tools ...48 9.1 Overview ...48 9.2 What You Can Do ...48 WRE2206 User's Guide 5
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...(recommended) on the device itself, or in each device's documentation to find another device that allows one device to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to authenticate the ... configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. When WPS is activated on page 25. WRE2206 User's Guide 11 Both devices must support WPS (check each of the two devices. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves....
...(recommended) on the device itself, or in each device's documentation to find another device that allows one device to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to authenticate the ... configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. When WPS is activated on page 25. WRE2206 User's Guide 11 Both devices must support WPS (check each of the two devices. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves....
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...Wizard: Wireless Setup WRE2206 User's Guide 14 For subsequent access, click to start the wizardsetup. 3.2 Configuring the WRE2206 for Connection to an AP In this step of the configuration wizard, you must configure the WRE2206 with the security parameters of the AP you configure your device. Manual configuration is useful ...wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator. These parameters can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE2206, or by configuring them manually. The first time you access the WRE2206 Web Configurator, the wizard displays automatically.
...Wizard: Wireless Setup WRE2206 User's Guide 14 For subsequent access, click to start the wizardsetup. 3.2 Configuring the WRE2206 for Connection to an AP In this step of the configuration wizard, you must configure the WRE2206 with the security parameters of the AP you configure your device. Manual configuration is useful ...wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator. These parameters can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE2206, or by configuring them manually. The first time you access the WRE2206 Web Configurator, the wizard displays automatically.
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...update this to type the SSID of APs. Next Click this to it without a password. Note: The wireless stations and WRE2206 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-... manually. NEXT Click this to start the next step in this field to see the next page of the AP. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2206 and... Hex KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters WRE2206 User's Guide 15
...update this to type the SSID of APs. Next Click this to it without a password. Note: The wireless stations and WRE2206 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-... manually. NEXT Click this to start the next step in this field to see the next page of the AP. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE2206 and... Hex KEY LENGTH 5 characters 10 characters 13 characters 26 characters 8-63 characters 64 characters WRE2206 User's Guide 15
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Figure 6 Wizard: Manually Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings. WRE2206 User's Guide 16 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 5 Wizard: Type a Key 3.2.2 Manually Configuring AP Parameters If the AP you want to connect to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the SSID field. The number of characters accepted by the KEY field is not listed, then follow these steps to is shown in the following table.
Figure 6 Wizard: Manually Typing the SSID 3 Configure the security settings. WRE2206 User's Guide 16 Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Figure 5 Wizard: Type a Key 3.2.2 Manually Configuring AP Parameters If the AP you want to connect to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the SSID field. The number of characters accepted by the KEY field is not listed, then follow these steps to is shown in the following table.
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Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 5 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 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 Figure 7 Wizard: Manually Configuring Security Settings 3.3 Completing the Connection Wizard 1 Click Next. The key verification screen appears. WRE2206 User's Guide 17
Chapter 3 Connection Wizard Table 5 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 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 Figure 7 Wizard: Manually Configuring Security Settings 3.3 Completing the Connection Wizard 1 Click Next. The key verification screen appears. WRE2206 User's Guide 17
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...mask. - Channel This shows the channel number which the WRE2206 is currently using over the wireless LAN. - To AP Connection System Status System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - WRE2206 User's Guide 21 This field displays your device. - If you... want some applications to have more throughput, you select manually or the WRE2206 automatically scans and selects. - DHCP This shows the LAN port...
...mask. - Channel This shows the channel number which the WRE2206 is currently using over the wireless LAN. - To AP Connection System Status System Up Time Current Date/Time System Resource - WRE2206 User's Guide 21 This field displays your device. - If you... want some applications to have more throughput, you select manually or the WRE2206 automatically scans and selects. - DHCP This shows the LAN port...
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...This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other. This is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - WRE2206 User's Guide 25 Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply... from an Automatically Detected List • Selecting an AP by clicking the Start PBC button in the WRE2206's interface. See Section 5.2.1 on the WRE2206's front panel or by Manually Entering Security Information 5.2 Connecting a Wireless Client using WPS This section gives you an example of how...
...This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other. This is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - WRE2206 User's Guide 25 Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply... from an Automatically Detected List • Selecting an AP by clicking the Start PBC button in the WRE2206's interface. See Section 5.2.1 on the WRE2206's front panel or by Manually Entering Security Information 5.2 Connecting a Wireless Client using WPS This section gives you an example of how...
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...to connect to an AP using WPS PBC. The following figure shows an example of the AP, find the WPS settings. WRE2206 User's Guide 29 This example uses the WRE2206 as the enrollee and an AP as a WPS button in Config Mode and press Start PBC. 4 In the configuration ... configuration utility. See Section 5.3.2 on the second device within range of detected APs. create a secure wireless network simply by Manually Entering Security Information - See Section 5.3.3 on the WRE2206 or the AP first. Note: It doesn't matter whether you have installed the AP and have exactly the same function;...
...to connect to an AP using WPS PBC. The following figure shows an example of the AP, find the WPS settings. WRE2206 User's Guide 29 This example uses the WRE2206 as the enrollee and an AP as a WPS button in Config Mode and press Start PBC. 4 In the configuration ... configuration utility. See Section 5.3.2 on the second device within range of detected APs. create a secure wireless network simply by Manually Entering Security Information - See Section 5.3.3 on the WRE2206 or the AP first. Note: It doesn't matter whether you have installed the AP and have exactly the same function;...
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... Guide) and you how to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE2206's interface. Figure 25 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2206 User's Guide 33 Figure 24 Tutorial: Saving settings 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the SSID... Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on page 12). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your...
... Guide) and you how to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE2206's interface. Figure 25 Tutorial: Typing an SSID WRE2206 User's Guide 33 Figure 24 Tutorial: Saving settings 5.3.4 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information This example shows you are logged into the SSID... Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on page 12). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your...
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... Address List screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the WRE2206 (Section 6.5 on page 39). • Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and ... in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.8 on page 41). • Use the WPS Station screen to add a wireless station using...in the wireless network. The SSID is sent in your WRE2206. It stands for an overview of Service (WMM QoS). It can also protect the information that...
... Address List screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the WRE2206 (Section 6.5 on page 39). • Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and ... in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 6.8 on page 41). • Use the WPS Station screen to add a wireless station using...in the wireless network. The SSID is sent in your WRE2206. It stands for an overview of Service (WMM QoS). It can also protect the information that...
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... security, without having to the access point (AP) must have the same key. 6.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is associated. WRE2206 User's Guide 38 Wireless stations associating to configure security settings manually. You must have the same SSID. Click Network > Wireless LAN to confirm. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of your...
... security, without having to the access point (AP) must have the same key. 6.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is associated. WRE2206 User's Guide 38 Wireless stations associating to configure security settings manually. You must have the same SSID. Click Network > Wireless LAN to confirm. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of your...
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...device. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. WRE2206 User's Guide 44 Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your...Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 34 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select The following table describes the labels in this to setup the AP manually. Setup repeater manually Select this screen. This is useful when the AP's SSID is a unique name that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless...
...device. MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. The signal strength mainly depends on the wireless device. WRE2206 User's Guide 44 Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your...Chapter 6 Wireless LAN Figure 34 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select The following table describes the labels in this to setup the AP manually. Setup repeater manually Select this screen. This is useful when the AP's SSID is a unique name that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless...
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... changes back to the WRE2206. Chapter 7 LAN The following table describes the labels in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). User Defined LAN IP Click this screen afresh. Apply Click Apply to save your WRE2206 in this to enable the manual IP configuration. Reset Click... Reset to begin configuring this to have the WRE2206 get a dynamic IP address from DHCP Server...
... changes back to the WRE2206. Chapter 7 LAN The following table describes the labels in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). User Defined LAN IP Click this screen afresh. Apply Click Apply to save your WRE2206 in this to enable the manual IP configuration. Reset Click... Reset to begin configuring this to have the WRE2206 get a dynamic IP address from DHCP Server...
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... process may take up to begin the upload process. Check the Release Note before you click this section if you have already manually downloaded new firmware from the website. Do_Firmware_ Click this firmware version. After you have the latest firmware. On-line Firmware Upgrade ...want to use new firmware. Upgrade Note: Do not turn off the WRE2206 while firmware upload is complete. WRE2206 User's Guide 49 File Path Click Choose File to upload. You are the same (5), so the WRE2206 already has the latest firmware. For example, V1.00(AAAG.5) means V1...
... process may take up to begin the upload process. Check the Release Note before you click this section if you have already manually downloaded new firmware from the website. Do_Firmware_ Click this firmware version. After you have the latest firmware. On-line Firmware Upgrade ...want to use new firmware. Upgrade Note: Do not turn off the WRE2206 while firmware upload is complete. WRE2206 User's Guide 49 File Path Click Choose File to upload. You are the same (5), so the WRE2206 already has the latest firmware. For example, V1.00(AAAG.5) means V1...
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... that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the region in Kazakhstan • ZyXEL Kazakhstan WRE2206 User's Guide 59 ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp. • http://www.zyxel.cn India • ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd • http...
... that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the region in Kazakhstan • ZyXEL Kazakhstan WRE2206 User's Guide 59 ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp. • http://www.zyxel.cn India • ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd • http...
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... protection against harmful interference in any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of the FCC Rules. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15... you use the product within Canada area Industry Canada ICES statement ICAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) WRE2206 User's Guide 65 APPENDIX B Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2015 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Neither does it convey any other than the receiver's •Consult a...
... protection against harmful interference in any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of the FCC Rules. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15... you use the product within Canada area Industry Canada ICES statement ICAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) WRE2206 User's Guide 65 APPENDIX B Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2015 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Neither does it convey any other than the receiver's •Consult a...