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... Accessing the Web Configurator ...27 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 ...28 Chapter 6 Connection Wizard ...29 6.1 Overview ...29 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard 29 6.2.1 Extending the Network ...29 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for Connection to an AP 30 Chapter 7 Status ...37 7.1 WRE6505 Status ...37 7.1.1 Summary: Packet Statistics ... to a Wireless Network Using WPS 43 8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 44 8.3.2 PIN Configuration ...45 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 46 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 47 8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security...
... Accessing the Web Configurator ...27 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 ...28 Chapter 6 Connection Wizard ...29 6.1 Overview ...29 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard 29 6.2.1 Extending the Network ...29 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for Connection to an AP 30 Chapter 7 Status ...37 7.1 WRE6505 Status ...37 7.1.1 Summary: Packet Statistics ... to a Wireless Network Using WPS 43 8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 44 8.3.2 PIN Configuration ...45 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 46 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 47 8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security...
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....8 System Mode ...70 11.8.1 System WPS Behavior ...71 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...76 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 76 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ...77 12.3 Internet Access ...78 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults 80 12.5 Wireless Problems ...80 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 81 Appendix B Legal Information...
....8 System Mode ...70 11.8.1 System WPS Behavior ...71 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...76 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 76 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ...77 12.3 Internet Access ...78 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults 80 12.5 Wireless Problems ...80 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 81 Appendix B Legal Information...
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... LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Power On (Green) The WRE6505 is not receiving power. If you backed up the configuration (and make the WRE6505 more secure and to totally re-configure the WRE6505. Blinking (Green) The WRE6505 is booting or resetting to its factory default settings. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be...
... LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Power On (Green) The WRE6505 is not receiving power. If you backed up the configuration (and make the WRE6505 more secure and to totally re-configure the WRE6505. Blinking (Green) The WRE6505 is booting or resetting to its factory default settings. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be...
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The WRE6505 resets its configuration to set up a secure wireless network. The WRE6505 keeps its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. Both devices must support WPS (check ... See Section 1.4 on page 28. WPS is activated on a device, it 's configuration or reboot the WRE6505 to enable WPS. Press twice to connect to factory defaults and reboots. The WRE6505 resets its configuration and reboots. WRE6505 User's Guide 12 See Section 1.4 on page 19. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 WPS Button The WPS button can...
The WRE6505 resets its configuration to set up a secure wireless network. The WRE6505 keeps its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. Both devices must support WPS (check ... See Section 1.4 on page 28. WPS is activated on a device, it 's configuration or reboot the WRE6505 to enable WPS. Press twice to connect to factory defaults and reboots. The WRE6505 resets its configuration and reboots. WRE6505 User's Guide 12 See Section 1.4 on page 19. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 WPS Button The WPS button can...
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...such as system and domain names. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to configure WPS. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to your WRE6505 to add a wireless station using WPS. Only available in the interface. Password Password Setup Use this screen to upload ...firmware to change the password of your WRE6505's time and date. Backup/ Restore Use this screen to the factory defaults. WPS Station Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your WRE6505.
...such as system and domain names. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to configure WPS. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to your WRE6505 to add a wireless station using WPS. Only available in the interface. Password Password Setup Use this screen to upload ...firmware to change the password of your WRE6505's time and date. Backup/ Restore Use this screen to the factory defaults. WPS Station Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your WRE6505.
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...more than 5 seconds (no longer than 10 seconds) to "192.168.1.2". 1 Make sure the power LED is on. 2 Press and hold the WPS button. WRE6505 User's Guide 28 After 5 (no longer than 10) seconds, the power LED begins flashing. 3 Release the WPS button. Chapter 5 The Web Configurator 4 Type...(default) as the user name and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK. The IP address will be reset to reload the factory-default configuration file. Figure 12 Login Screen 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you had previously saved, the username will be...
...more than 5 seconds (no longer than 10 seconds) to "192.168.1.2". 1 Make sure the power LED is on. 2 Press and hold the WPS button. WRE6505 User's Guide 28 After 5 (no longer than 10) seconds, the power LED begins flashing. 3 Release the WPS button. Chapter 5 The Web Configurator 4 Type...(default) as the user name and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK. The IP address will be reset to reload the factory-default configuration file. Figure 12 Login Screen 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you had previously saved, the username will be...
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...screen to allow devices to access the WRE6505. This screen displays the system and domain names. Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to configure WPS. Use this screen to your WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 42 Use this screen ...to a wireless station or access point using WPS. Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to configure LAN IP address,...
...screen to allow devices to access the WRE6505. This screen displays the system and domain names. Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to configure WPS. Use this screen to your WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 42 Use this screen ...to a wireless station or access point using WPS. Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to configure LAN IP address,...
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...password (up to Confirm Type the new password again in this screen to upload firmware to the WRE6505. Cancel 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this field. After a successful upload, the system will reboot. Note that (usually... an asterisk (*) for each character you use to 30 characters). WRE6505 User's Guide 66 Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Click Maintenance > System. New Password Type your changes back to your WRE6505. Reset Click Reset to designate the system. Table 26 Maintenance > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System...
...password (up to Confirm Type the new password again in this screen to upload firmware to the WRE6505. Cancel 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this field. After a successful upload, the system will reboot. Note that (usually... an asterisk (*) for each character you use to 30 characters). WRE6505 User's Guide 66 Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Click Maintenance > System. New Password Type your changes back to your WRE6505. Reset Click Reset to designate the system. Table 26 Maintenance > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System...
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... 30 Maintenance > Language LABEL DESCRIPTION Language selection Click the drop-down menu to the WRE6505. Refer to your operating system's help files for more information on the resetting the WRE6505. 11.7 Language Click Maintenance > Language to Factory Defaults Pressing the WPS button (see Section 2.1.1 on page 13. Figure 57 Maintenance > Language The following...
... 30 Maintenance > Language LABEL DESCRIPTION Language selection Click the drop-down menu to the WRE6505. Refer to your operating system's help files for more information on the resetting the WRE6505. 11.7 Language Click Maintenance > Language to Factory Defaults Pressing the WPS button (see Section 2.1.1 on page 13. Figure 57 Maintenance > Language The following...
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... how the LEDs are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • WRE6505 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Problems 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The... WRE6505 does not turn on. 1 Make sure the WRE6505 is turned on page 10. 3 Check the hardware connections. WRE6505 User's Guide 76 See Section 1.3...
... how the LEDs are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • WRE6505 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Problems 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The... WRE6505 does not turn on. 1 Make sure the WRE6505 is turned on page 10. 3 Check the hardware connections. WRE6505 User's Guide 76 See Section 1.3...
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...'s Guide 77 Find this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for information on resetting your WRE6505. This means your current settings are using the IP address (192.168.1.2) or by looking up the IP address of the default gateway for instructions) ... 11.6.3 on your network. The IP address of the Default Gateway might be the IP address of the WRE6505 (it , you might get the IP address of the WRE6505 by typing "http://zyxelsetup" in the Troubleshooting for more information. 5 Reset your browser IP address bar. See Section 12.4 on page 80 in your...
...'s Guide 77 Find this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for information on resetting your WRE6505. This means your current settings are using the IP address (192.168.1.2) or by looking up the IP address of the default gateway for instructions) ... 11.6.3 on your network. The IP address of the Default Gateway might be the IP address of the WRE6505 (it , you might get the IP address of the WRE6505 by typing "http://zyxelsetup" in the Troubleshooting for more information. 5 Reset your browser IP address bar. See Section 12.4 on page 80 in your...
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...IP address and have forgotten it, see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WRE6505. 1 Make sure you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6505 with the default IP address. 6 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or... 12.3 Internet Access I don't know that is 1234. Advanced Suggestions • If your computer's IP address is in the same subnet as the WRE6505. 5 Reset the device to its factory defaults. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript...
...IP address and have forgotten it, see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WRE6505. 1 Make sure you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6505 with the default IP address. 6 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or... 12.3 Internet Access I don't know that is 1234. Advanced Suggestions • If your computer's IP address is in the same subnet as the WRE6505. 5 Reset the device to its factory defaults. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript...
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...OR 3 Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore > Restore and then click Reset. You have made. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you reset the WRE6505 to its factory defaults. The username is admin and password is ...on. 2 Press the WPS button for the WRE6505 to finish restarting, and...
...OR 3 Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore > Restore and then click Reset. You have made. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you reset the WRE6505 to its factory defaults. The username is admin and password is ...on. 2 Press the WPS button for the WRE6505 to finish restarting, and...
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... screen 16, 22 AP mode scheduling 61 setting up 22 B backup configuration 69 C certifications notices 109 viewing 110 channel 17, 18, 24 configuration backup 69 reset factory defaults 70 restore 69 connection AP 46 copyright 109 CPU usage 18, 24, 39 D disclaimer 109 documentation Index Index related 2 duplex setting 18, 24... file extension using HTTP firmware version 17, 23, 38 G general 65 general wireless LAN screen 55 guide quick start 2 I Internet connection 46 IP Address 64 WRE6505 User's Guide 114
... screen 16, 22 AP mode scheduling 61 setting up 22 B backup configuration 69 C certifications notices 109 viewing 110 channel 17, 18, 24 configuration backup 69 reset factory defaults 70 restore 69 connection AP 46 copyright 109 CPU usage 18, 24, 39 D disclaimer 109 documentation Index Index related 2 duplex setting 18, 24... file extension using HTTP firmware version 17, 23, 38 G general 65 general wireless LAN screen 55 guide quick start 2 I Internet connection 46 IP Address 64 WRE6505 User's Guide 114
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speed boost mode 74 SSID 17, 18, 24, 30, 38, 53, 57 WRE6505 User's Guide 115 L LAN 63 LAN IP screen 63 LAN setup 63 language 70 link type 18, 24, 39 M MAC 57 MAC address 54 MAC ... 18, 24, 39 product registration 110 push button configuration 43, 44 Q quick start guide 2 R range boost mode 73 registration product 110 related documentation 2 reset the device 28 resetting factory default 28 restore configuration 69 RTS/CTS threshold 59 S safety warnings 112 scheduling 61 wireless LAN 61 security PBC 43, 44 PIN 44...
speed boost mode 74 SSID 17, 18, 24, 30, 38, 53, 57 WRE6505 User's Guide 115 L LAN 63 LAN IP screen 63 LAN setup 63 language 70 link type 18, 24, 39 M MAC 57 MAC address 54 MAC ... 18, 24, 39 product registration 110 push button configuration 43, 44 Q quick start guide 2 R range boost mode 73 registration product 110 related documentation 2 reset the device 28 resetting factory default 28 restore configuration 69 RTS/CTS threshold 59 S safety warnings 112 scheduling 61 wireless LAN 61 security PBC 43, 44 PIN 44...