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Table of Contents 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 WRE6505 ...10 1.3 Front Panel ...10 1.4 WPS Button ...12 1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...12 Chapter 2 WRE6505 Modes ...13 2.1 Overview ...13 2.1.1 Device Modes ...13 Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode...15 3.1 Overview ...15 3.2 What You Can Do ...15 3.3 What...
Table of Contents 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 WRE6505 ...10 1.3 Front Panel ...10 1.4 WPS Button ...12 1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...12 Chapter 2 WRE6505 Modes ...13 2.1 Overview ...13 2.1.1 Device Modes ...13 Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode...15 3.1 Overview ...15 3.2 What You Can Do ...15 3.3 What...
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... connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6505 so that they can create the following connections using the WRE6505: • LAN. See Chapter 7 on page 12) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant network access setup. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender allows you to determine the...
... connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6505 so that they can create the following connections using the WRE6505: • LAN. See Chapter 7 on page 12) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant network access setup. CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender allows you to determine the...
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... and reboots. See Section 5.3 on page 28. Each WPS connection works between two devices. The WRE6505 keeps its configuration and reboots. 1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Your WRE6505 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Then, the two devices connect ...Depending on the devices you have, you to make sure). WPS allows you can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6505 while keeping it has two minutes to enable WPS. For more than 10 seconds Press (less than five seconds) to find...
... and reboots. See Section 5.3 on page 28. Each WPS connection works between two devices. The WRE6505 keeps its configuration and reboots. 1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Your WRE6505 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. Then, the two devices connect ...Depending on the devices you have, you to make sure). WPS allows you can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6505 while keeping it has two minutes to enable WPS. For more than 10 seconds Press (less than five seconds) to find...
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Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to open the following table describes the labels in universal repeater mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 19 Figure 7 Universal Repeater: Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS Figure 8 AP: Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS The following ... Repeater Mode 3.5 WPS Screen Use this screen. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6505 in this screen to connect to enable the WPS feature. Table 4 Universal Repeater: Configuration> Wireless LAN (2.4G / 5G) > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS...
Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to open the following table describes the labels in universal repeater mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 19 Figure 7 Universal Repeater: Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS Figure 8 AP: Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS The following ... Repeater Mode 3.5 WPS Screen Use this screen. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6505 in this screen to connect to enable the WPS feature. Table 4 Universal Repeater: Configuration> Wireless LAN (2.4G / 5G) > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS...
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To setup your WRE6505 in AP mode for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 4.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point..., set the mode switch to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore. WRE6505 User's Guide 22 The WRE6505 Web Configurator displays, which allows you to configure the AP mode. 4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter...
To setup your WRE6505 in AP mode for information on configuring your Maintenance settings. 4.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point..., set the mode switch to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore. WRE6505 User's Guide 22 The WRE6505 Web Configurator displays, which allows you to configure the AP mode. 4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter...
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...access to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Scheduling Use this screen to devices or block the devices from accessing the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 26 WPS Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings. Time Time Setting Use this screen to display in ... a wireless station using WPS. Use this screen to change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this screen to configure wireless security settings. WPS Station Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your...
...access to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Scheduling Use this screen to devices or block the devices from accessing the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 26 WPS Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings. Time Time Setting Use this screen to display in ... a wireless station using WPS. Use this screen to change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this screen to configure wireless security settings. WPS Station Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your...
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... The Web Configurator 5.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the WRE6505 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the WRE6505 via Internet browser. The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its IP address from the wireless router. 2 Launch... your web browser. 3 If this is the first time you are accessing your WRE6505, type "http://192.168.1.2" as the WRE6505. This is assigned a static IP ...
... The Web Configurator 5.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the WRE6505 Web Configurator and provides an overview of the WRE6505 via Internet browser. The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its IP address from the wireless router. 2 Launch... your web browser. 3 If this is the first time you are accessing your WRE6505, type "http://192.168.1.2" as the WRE6505. This is assigned a static IP ...
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...Figure 13 Wizard Step 1: Selecting Network The wizard scans for the WRE6505 is to select the type of network to extend. WRE6505 User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 6 Connection Wizard 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in Repeater and AP mode. The following section reflects the... the Network The first step in setting up your device. Click the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wireless button to start wizard setup. 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard The Web Configurator for available networks and displays the AP Select menu. The Web Configurator's wizard...
...Figure 13 Wizard Step 1: Selecting Network The wizard scans for the WRE6505 is to select the type of network to extend. WRE6505 User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 6 Connection Wizard 6.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in Repeater and AP mode. The following section reflects the... the Network The first step in setting up your device. Click the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wireless button to start wizard setup. 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard The Web Configurator for available networks and displays the AP Select menu. The Web Configurator's wizard...
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...'s Guide 30 Mode This displays which you can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE6505, or by this to manually set the channel. Setup repeater manually Select this to search for Connection to an AP In this step of the configuration wizard, you must use this ... button to select the wireless device to type the SSID of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this to setup the AP manually. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is hidden. When no is shown, no security is selected, use ...
...'s Guide 30 Mode This displays which you can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE6505, or by this to manually set the channel. Setup repeater manually Select this to search for Connection to an AP In this step of the configuration wizard, you must use this ... button to select the wireless device to type the SSID of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this to setup the AP manually. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is hidden. When no is shown, no security is selected, use ...
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Click Yes to restart the device. WRE6505 User's Guide 33 Note: The Bookmark function is complete. Click No to setup a 5 GHz network. A secondary 5 GHz setup screen displays. The eaZy 123 setup wizard is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Click the Bookmark drop-...menu and select Save to save the settings to your browser and allows for quick access to the initial setup screen. Select No to the main menu and exit the setup process. You can also click Exit to return to continue without saving. Figure 19 Wizard Step 5: ...
Click Yes to restart the device. WRE6505 User's Guide 33 Note: The Bookmark function is complete. Click No to setup a 5 GHz network. A secondary 5 GHz setup screen displays. The eaZy 123 setup wizard is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Click the Bookmark drop-...menu and select Save to save the settings to your browser and allows for quick access to the initial setup screen. Select No to the main menu and exit the setup process. You can also click Exit to return to continue without saving. Figure 19 Wizard Step 5: ...
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...mode used by the KEY field 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 wireless router from the drop-down menu. 5 Configure the security settings.... Figure 21 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User's Guide 34 The number of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to continue. Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2.3 Manually ...
...mode used by the KEY field 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 wireless router from the drop-down menu. 5 Configure the security settings.... Figure 21 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User's Guide 34 The number of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to continue. Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2.3 Manually ...
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Chapter 6 Connection Wizard The following table describes the labels in this screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 35 Table 10 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 128-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key ... 7 Click Next to continue. 8 Click Apply to complete the easy mode setting process, or click Back to return to the main menu and exit the setup process. You can also click Exit to return to the initial...
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard The following table describes the labels in this screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 35 Table 10 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT 64-bit WEP ASCII Hex 128-bit WEP ASCII Hex WPA pre-shared key ... 7 Click Next to continue. 8 Click Apply to complete the easy mode setting process, or click Back to return to the main menu and exit the setup process. You can also click Exit to return to the initial...
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... currently using over the wireless LAN. - WRE6505 User's Guide 38 Chapter 7 Status The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Click this button to open the setup wizard. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. - Table 11 Status Screen Icon Key ...MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Status This shows the current status of your device. - Channel This shows the channel number which the WRE6505 is currently using over the wireless LAN. - To AP Security This displays the type of your device. - Status This shows the current ...
... currently using over the wireless LAN. - WRE6505 User's Guide 38 Chapter 7 Status The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Click this button to open the setup wizard. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. - Table 11 Status Screen Icon Key ...MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Status This shows the current status of your device. - Channel This shows the channel number which the WRE6505 is currently using over the wireless LAN. - To AP Security This displays the type of your device. - Status This shows the current ...
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... the Quick Start Guide) and you how to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your ...hardware is connected (see Section 5.2 on page 27). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the SSID field and click Next. Figure 37 Tutorial: Typing an SSID 3 Select...
... the Quick Start Guide) and you how to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your ...hardware is connected (see Section 5.2 on page 27). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the SSID field and click Next. Figure 37 Tutorial: Typing an SSID 3 Select...
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...'s Guide 55 Operating Channel This displays the channel the WRE6505 is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 9.3.1.3 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is currently using. See how to associate with which a wireless client is turned on by themselves.... Note: If you are configuring the WRE6505 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the ...
...'s Guide 55 Operating Channel This displays the channel the WRE6505 is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 9.3.1.3 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is currently using. See how to associate with which a wireless client is turned on by themselves.... Note: If you are configuring the WRE6505 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the ...
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...and update this table. Next Click Next to start the next step in the AP setup process. 9.7 MAC Filter The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to it without a password. Channel This displays the channel number ...Mode This displays which you can connect to all unspecified devices. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this device. < Click < to see the next page of APs....
...and update this table. Next Click Next to start the next step in the AP setup process. 9.7 MAC Filter The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to it without a password. Channel This displays the channel number ...Mode This displays which you can connect to all unspecified devices. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this device. < Click < to see the next page of APs....
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... is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS LABEL WPS Setup WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > WPS Station tab. Release Configuration (AP...Station Screen Use this screen (available in this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 or click Release Configuration (AP mode only) to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings. This displays a PIN number last...
... is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS LABEL WPS Setup WPS PIN Number WPS Status Status DESCRIPTION Select this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > WPS Station tab. Release Configuration (AP...Station Screen Use this screen (available in this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 or click Release Configuration (AP mode only) to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings. This displays a PIN number last...
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...behaviors in range. As connection profiles are established, the WRE6505 maintains a record of initial setup. 11.8.1.1 Normal Mode In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The WRE6505 does not have any established network profiles at the ... network connection. Figure 60 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Down 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 72 Note: The home wireless network is no currently defined profile. Chapter 11 System Figure 59 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting...
...behaviors in range. As connection profiles are established, the WRE6505 maintains a record of initial setup. 11.8.1.1 Normal Mode In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The WRE6505 does not have any established network profiles at the ... network connection. Figure 60 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Down 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 72 Note: The home wireless network is no currently defined profile. Chapter 11 System Figure 59 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting...
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...Down 2.4 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 73 Table 32 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK WPS BAND 2.4 GHz 5 GHz UP No profile (Initial Setup) No profile Home1 no profile Home1 Home1 No profile (Initial Setup) No profile No profile Home2 Home2 ...Home2 DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) No profile Home1_2.4GEXT no profile Home1_2.4GEXT Home1_2.4GEXT No profile (...
...Down 2.4 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 73 Table 32 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK WPS BAND 2.4 GHz 5 GHz UP No profile (Initial Setup) No profile Home1 no profile Home1 Home1 No profile (Initial Setup) No profile No profile Home2 Home2 ...Home2 DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) No profile Home1_2.4GEXT no profile Home1_2.4GEXT Home1_2.4GEXT No profile (...
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... No profile Home1 DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) Home1_2.4GEXT Home2_2.4GEXT Home1_2.4GEXT UP No profile Work1 No profile Work1 DOWN Work2_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work3_2.4GEXT WRE6505 User's Guide 74 Figure 62 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode 2.4 GHz Down Universal Repeater 5 GHz Up Client The following table describes...
... No profile Home1 DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) Home1_2.4GEXT Home2_2.4GEXT Home1_2.4GEXT UP No profile Work1 No profile Work1 DOWN Work2_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work3_2.4GEXT WRE6505 User's Guide 74 Figure 62 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode 2.4 GHz Down Universal Repeater 5 GHz Up Client The following table describes...