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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 19 Introducing the Web Configurator 23 Monitor ...29 WAP3205 Modes ...33 Easy Mode ...35 Access Point Mode ...45 Client Mode ...53 Universal Repeater Mode ...65 Tutorials ...73 Configuration ...81 Wireless LAN ...83 LAN ...101 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 105 Maintenance ...107 Troubleshooting ...119 Product Specifications ...125 Appendices and Index ...129 WAP3205 User's Guide 9
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... 6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 47 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...47 Chapter 7 Client Mode...53 7.1 Overview ...53 7.2 What You Can Do ...53 7.3 What You Need to Know ...54 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 54 7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Client Mode 54 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen 55 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen 57 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile 58...
... 6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 47 6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...47 Chapter 7 Client Mode...53 7.1 Overview ...53 7.2 What You Can Do ...53 7.3 What You Need to Know ...54 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 54 7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Client Mode 54 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen 55 7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen 57 7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile 58...
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...station. View the wireless stations that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with the WAP3205's WLAN network. Association means that are currently associated to the WAP3205 in this screen. Figure 10 Summary: Wireless ...WAP3205 User's Guide Note: This screen is not available when the WAP3205 is the index number of an associated wireless station. Refresh Click Refresh to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Chapter 3 Monitor 3.5 WLAN Station Status Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in Client mode...
...station. View the wireless stations that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with the WAP3205's WLAN network. Association means that are currently associated to the WAP3205 in this screen. Figure 10 Summary: Wireless ...WAP3205 User's Guide Note: This screen is not available when the WAP3205 is the index number of an associated wireless station. Refresh Click Refresh to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Chapter 3 Monitor 3.5 WLAN Station Status Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in Client mode...
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... of the device configuration modes of the access point to which you also want to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide Go to change the mode of your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to Section 6.4 on page 115. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP3205. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater...
... of the device configuration modes of the access point to which you also want to connect. 34 WAP3205 User's Guide Go to change the mode of your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to Section 6.4 on page 115. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP3205. Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes • Universal Repeater...
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...Map screen is not applicable and Wireless Security in the control panel is not configurable when the WAP3205 is connected to the Internet. The Network Map screen is not applicable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode. • Use the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 38) to configure wireless security.... • Use the Status Screen screen (Section 5.7 on page 42) to view read-only information about the WAP3205, including the LAN IP, MAC Address...
...Map screen is not applicable and Wireless Security in the control panel is not configurable when the WAP3205 is connected to the Internet. The Network Map screen is not applicable when the WAP3205 is in Client Mode. • Use the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page 38) to configure wireless security.... • Use the Status Screen screen (Section 5.7 on page 42) to view read-only information about the WAP3205, including the LAN IP, MAC Address...
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... if the Network Map does not display in Client Mode. Note: The Network Map is not applicable when the WAP3205 is viewable by Windows XP (need to install patch), Windows Vista and Windows 7 users only. Figure 14 Control Panel Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this ... the Login page. Table 10 Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Home Click this navigation panel to use in the Easy Mode and the WAP3205 features that you want to opt out of the WAP3205. For Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users, you can still configure the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page...
... if the Network Map does not display in Client Mode. Note: The Network Map is not applicable when the WAP3205 is viewable by Windows XP (need to install patch), Windows Vista and Windows 7 users only. Figure 14 Control Panel Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following table describes the labels in this ... the Login page. Table 10 Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Home Click this navigation panel to use in the Easy Mode and the WAP3205 features that you want to opt out of the WAP3205. For Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users, you can still configure the Control Panel (Section 5.6 on page...
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Figure 17 Wireless Security WAP3205 User's Guide 39 You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following table describes the labels in Client Mode. Refer to Section 5.6.1 on your the Wireless LAN. Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following screen. Table 11 Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Wireless Security Click this to configure the...
Figure 17 Wireless Security WAP3205 User's Guide 39 You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following table describes the labels in Client Mode. Refer to Section 5.6.1 on your the Wireless LAN. Chapter 5 Easy Mode The following screen. Table 11 Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Wireless Security Click this to configure the...
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In the example below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client) with an existing access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 53 In wireless client mode, it can act as a wireless client. The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 24 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point...
In the example below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as a wireless client) with an existing access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 53 In wireless client mode, it can act as a wireless client. The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the available access point (B). Figure 24 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point...
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... With the exception of this User's Guide. 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you haven't already. If you did not change modes. Click Expert Mode to see the screens described in your WAP3205 to Client Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 101 through Chapter 12...
... With the exception of this User's Guide. 7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode 1 Log into the Web Configurator if you haven't already. If you did not change modes. Click Expert Mode to see the screens described in your WAP3205 to Client Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 101 through Chapter 12...
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... This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. Client Mode. Firmware Version This is for identification purposes. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 33) to which the WAP3205 is the System Name you enter in the Status...Address of your device. WAP3205 User's Guide 55 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen Click to exit the Web Configurator. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Client Mode. Device Information Host Name This is set - Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this...
... This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. Client Mode. Firmware Version This is for identification purposes. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 4.1.2 on page 33) to which the WAP3205 is the System Name you enter in the Status...Address of your device. WAP3205 User's Guide 55 7.4 Client Mode Status Screen Click to exit the Web Configurator. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Client Mode. Device Information Host Name This is set - Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this...
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... column shows the type of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of the WAP3205's processing ability is the total time the WAP3205 has been on page 30). This displays Unconfigured...
... column shows the type of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of the WAP3205's processing ability is the total time the WAP3205 has been on page 30). This displays Unconfigured...
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... but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to associate with which this screen. Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the pre-configured profile. Figure 27 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile The following screen. indicates the ...profile is not available or the WAP3205 fails to the specified wireless network. Channel This displays the channel number used by this ...
... but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to associate with which this screen. Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the pre-configured profile. Figure 27 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile The following screen. indicates the ...profile is not available or the WAP3205 fails to the specified wireless network. Channel This displays the channel number used by this ...
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... following table describes the labels in this screen. Apply Click Apply to save your WAP3205. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Figure 29 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security 58 WAP3205 User's Guide Cancel Click Canel to go back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.1 No Security...
... following table describes the labels in this screen. Apply Click Apply to save your WAP3205. Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Figure 29 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security 58 WAP3205 User's Guide Cancel Click Canel to go back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.1 No Security...
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Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to which you want to connect to uses WEP security mode. Figure 30 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP WAP3205 User's Guide 59 Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Cancel Click Canel to go... back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.2 Static WEP Use this screen if the access point to the WAP3205. Table 21 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this screen. Chapter...
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to which you want to connect to uses WEP security mode. Figure 30 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP WAP3205 User's Guide 59 Network Name (SSID) Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Cancel Click Canel to go... back to the previous screen. 7.5.1.2 Static WEP Use this screen if the access point to the WAP3205. Table 21 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this screen. Chapter...
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.... Name (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to the previous screen. 60 WAP3205 User's Guide This dictates the length of the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Key 1 to Key...the drop-down list box. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the labels in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into the wireless network. This key is...
.... Name (SSID) Security Security Mode Select Static WEP to the previous screen. 60 WAP3205 User's Guide This dictates the length of the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Key 1 to Key...the drop-down list box. Chapter 7 Client Mode The following table describes the labels in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into the wireless network. This key is...
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...access point to which you want to connect. Click Canel to go back to the WAP3205. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this profile. Figure 31 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in this... screen. . WAP3205 User's Guide 61 Table 23 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter ...
...access point to which you want to connect. Click Canel to go back to the WAP3205. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this profile. Figure 31 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in this... screen. . WAP3205 User's Guide 61 Table 23 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter ...
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...WAP3205 is connecting to a profile and then enable it . Signal Strength This displays the strength of the wireless device. Authentication This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this screen. Figure 32 Client Mode...: WLAN > Site Survey The following screen. Table 24 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Select a wireless device and click Add...
...WAP3205 is connecting to a profile and then enable it . Signal Strength This displays the strength of the wireless device. Authentication This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this screen. Figure 32 Client Mode...: WLAN > Site Survey The following screen. Table 24 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Select a wireless device and click Add...
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... (PBC) method. Click this button to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) on the WAP3205. SSID This displays the SSID of the WAP3205. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > WPS to connect using the PIN configuration method. Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Use the radio button to select the...
... (PBC) method. Click this button to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) on the WAP3205. SSID This displays the SSID of the WAP3205. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > WPS to connect using the PIN configuration method. Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Use the radio button to select the...
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Rescan Click this button to search for available for WPS-enabled devices within transmission range and update this button to cancel wireless security information synchronization. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Stop Click this table. 64 WAP3205 User's Guide
Rescan Click this button to search for available for WPS-enabled devices within transmission range and update this button to cancel wireless security information synchronization. Chapter 7 Client Mode Table 25 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Stop Click this table. 64 WAP3205 User's Guide
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... login to Web Configurator in Access Point Mode. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode • Use other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 101 through Chapter...
... login to Web Configurator in Access Point Mode. Chapter 8 Universal Repeater Mode • Use other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Client mode, do this User's Guide. 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 101 through Chapter...