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... previously asked questions about your device. • Brief description of answers to solve it. 4 WAP3205 User's Guide Learn from this link. Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use...
... previously asked questions about your device. • Brief description of answers to solve it. 4 WAP3205 User's Guide Learn from this link. Please have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the latest product updates and documentation from others who use...
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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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... Chapter 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions 126 Part IV: Appendices and Index 129 Appendix...
... Chapter 13 Troubleshooting...119 13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 119 13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login 120 13.3 Internet Access ...122 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults 123 13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 124 Chapter 14 Product Specifications ...125 14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions 126 Part IV: Appendices and Index 129 Appendix...
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...date and time display. 2.2.3.2 Time/Date Edit One timezone can choose a particular country in Section 12.5 on page 109. 2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the password will be ... Location Select the location for its logs. Table 6 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WAP3205 to "192.168.1.2". Table 5 Change Weather LABEL DESCRIPTION oC or oF Choose which you want to reload the...
...date and time display. 2.2.3.2 Time/Date Edit One timezone can choose a particular country in Section 12.5 on page 109. 2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you had previously saved, the password will be ... Location Select the location for its logs. Table 6 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WAP3205 to "192.168.1.2". Table 5 Change Weather LABEL DESCRIPTION oC or oF Choose which you want to reload the...
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... logs for the WAP3205. Log entries in the Summary table of the Status screen to see the logged messages for the categories such as system maintenance, system errors, and so on. • use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on page 30) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "...system up time" and so on. • Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 3.5 on page 32) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the WAP3205. 3.3 Log Use the View Log screen to view the ...
... logs for the WAP3205. Log entries in the Summary table of the Status screen to see the logged messages for the categories such as system maintenance, system errors, and so on. • use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 3.4 on page 30) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "...system up time" and so on. • Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 3.5 on page 32) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the WAP3205. 3.3 Log Use the View Log screen to view the ...
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Message This field states the reason for the log. Table 7 Monitor > Log LABEL DESCRIPTION # This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry. Time This field displays the time the log was recorded. Clear Click Clear to renew the log screen. Refresh Click Refresh to delete all ... table describes the labels in the Status screen or Monitor > Packet Statistics. Chapter 3 Monitor Click Monitor > Log. Read-only information here includes port status, 30 WAP3205 User's Guide
Message This field states the reason for the log. Table 7 Monitor > Log LABEL DESCRIPTION # This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry. Time This field displays the time the log was recorded. Clear Click Clear to renew the log screen. Refresh Click Refresh to delete all ... table describes the labels in the Status screen or Monitor > Packet Statistics. Chapter 3 Monitor Click Monitor > Log. Read-only information here includes port status, 30 WAP3205 User's Guide
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...This is disconnected. Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or Down when the line is the WAP3205's port type. This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on this port. This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port. Click this field....when the WLAN is enabled and Down when the WLAN is the number of transmitted packets on this port. This is disabled. Chapter 3 Monitor packet specific statistics and the "system up time". Figure 9 Summary: Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in bytes per second on this port. ...
...This is disconnected. Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or Down when the line is the WAP3205's port type. This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on this port. This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port. Click this field....when the WLAN is enabled and Down when the WLAN is the number of transmitted packets on this port. This is disabled. Chapter 3 Monitor packet specific statistics and the "system up time". Figure 9 Summary: Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in bytes per second on this port. ...
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... N/A when the line is using bandwidth management. Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to view port status and packet specific statistics. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. This shows the web configurator mode you should turn off other applications (for example, using . For the LAN...
... N/A when the line is using bandwidth management. Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to view port status and packet specific statistics. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. This shows the web configurator mode you should turn off other applications (for example, using . For the LAN...
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... wireless stations that are currently associated to view the list of activities recorded by your WAP3205. WLAN Station Status Use this screen to the WAP3205. CONFIGURATION Network 50 WAP3205 User's Guide Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Table...FUNCTION Status This screen shows the WAP3205's general device, system and interface status information. Chapter 6 Access Point Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 23 Menu: Access ...
... wireless stations that are currently associated to view the list of activities recorded by your WAP3205. WLAN Station Status Use this screen to the WAP3205. CONFIGURATION Network 50 WAP3205 User's Guide Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. Table...FUNCTION Status This screen shows the WAP3205's general device, system and interface status information. Chapter 6 Access Point Mode The following table describes the sub-menus. Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Figure 23 Menu: Access ...
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...Down when the WLAN is currently used to view port status and packet specific statistics. 56 WAP3205 User's Guide This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows what percentage of the heap ...Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of data the WAP3205 is recording. For the LAN ports, this screen to identify the WAP3205 in the wireless LAN. Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used . This is disconnected....
...Down when the WLAN is currently used to view port status and packet specific statistics. 56 WAP3205 User's Guide This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. This shows what percentage of the heap ...Mode Table 18 Status Screen: Client Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the current status of data the WAP3205 is recording. For the LAN ports, this screen to identify the WAP3205 in the wireless LAN. Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used . This is disconnected....
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...screen (Section 3.5 on page 30). This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. The screen varies depending on . When this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... to go to open the Universal Repeater screen. System Status Item...actual data recorded by the wireless device to which you want some applications to have more throughput, you are currently associated to the WAP3205. 8.5 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used . Chapter 8 Universal ...
...screen (Section 3.5 on page 30). This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is disconnected. The screen varies depending on . When this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... to go to open the Universal Repeater screen. System Status Item...actual data recorded by the wireless device to which you want some applications to have more throughput, you are currently associated to the WAP3205. 8.5 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used . Chapter 8 Universal ...
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... Wireless Distribution System on page 95) to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the wireless network. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WAP3205. • Use the Advanced screen (Section 10.7 on page 93) to configure wireless advanced features, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat...wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use different channels....
... Wireless Distribution System on page 95) to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of the wireless network. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WAP3205. • Use the Advanced screen (Section 10.7 on page 93) to configure wireless advanced features, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat...wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use different channels....
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...If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between APs is independent of the security between bridged APs. Note: It is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK (depending...Section 9.3 on the type of Encryption for unauthorized devices to protect the information in the wireless network supports. Every wireless client in the WAP3205. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for Each Type of Authentication NO...
...If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between APs is independent of the security between bridged APs. Note: It is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK (depending...Section 9.3 on the type of Encryption for unauthorized devices to protect the information in the wireless network supports. Every wireless client in the WAP3205. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for Each Type of Authentication NO...
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...(Request To Send)/CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. Table 36 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION RTS/CTS Threshold Data with the WAP3205. Fragmentatio The threshold (number of wireless mode (for example, IEEEE 802.11 n only) Select the channel bandwidth you select 20/40 as ...to radio interference. If you want to Auto by default. See the product specifications for n Threshold directed messages. Select Auto to prioritize data integrity. It is set to lessen radio interference with the WAP3205. Select 11 b/g mixed mode to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN ...
...(Request To Send)/CTS (Clear To Send) handshake. Table 36 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION RTS/CTS Threshold Data with the WAP3205. Fragmentatio The threshold (number of wireless mode (for example, IEEEE 802.11 n only) Select the channel bandwidth you select 20/40 as ...to radio interference. If you want to Auto by default. See the product specifications for n Threshold directed messages. Select Auto to prioritize data integrity. It is set to lessen radio interference with the WAP3205. Select 11 b/g mixed mode to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN ...
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...back to enable Wireless LAN scheduling. Table 40 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Scheduling Enable Wireless Select this screen. 98 WAP3205 User's Guide If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on certain days and at certain times. ...the following times fields. Chapter 10 Wireless LAN on or off on between the two times you can not select any specific days. Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn off . If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn the ...
...back to enable Wireless LAN scheduling. Table 40 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Scheduling Enable Wireless Select this screen. 98 WAP3205 User's Guide If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on certain days and at certain times. ...the following times fields. Chapter 10 Wireless LAN on or off on between the two times you can not select any specific days. Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn off . If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn the ...
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...168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless Interface Wireless LAN Default Wireless SSID ZyXEL WAP3205 User's Guide 125 LEDs Reset Button WPS button Antenna Operation Environment Storage Environment Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or ...4GHz) detachable antennas to factory default settings. Press for 1 second to its factory default settings. CHAPTER 14 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the WAP3205's hardware and firmware features. Table 50 Hardware Features Dimensions (W x D x 162 mm x 115 mm x 33 mm H)...
...168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 Wireless Interface Wireless LAN Default Wireless SSID ZyXEL WAP3205 User's Guide 125 LEDs Reset Button WPS button Antenna Operation Environment Storage Environment Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or ...4GHz) detachable antennas to factory default settings. Press for 1 second to its factory default settings. CHAPTER 14 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the WAP3205's hardware and firmware features. Table 50 Hardware Features Dimensions (W x D x 162 mm x 115 mm x 33 mm H)...
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...Multicast Logging Note: Only upload firmware for the screws. These dates and times are then used to send traffic to a specific group of features on the WAP3205. You can also set the time manually. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when ...to RF (Radio Frequency) interference from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web Configurator to put it on the WAP3205 later if you decide you turn on a sturdy wall. 2 Drill two holes for your wireless network. Chapter 14 Product Specifications Table 51 Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Device ...
...Multicast Logging Note: Only upload firmware for the screws. These dates and times are then used to send traffic to a specific group of features on the WAP3205. You can also set the time manually. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when ...to RF (Radio Frequency) interference from the ZyXEL web site and use the Web Configurator to put it on the WAP3205 later if you decide you turn on a sturdy wall. 2 Drill two holes for your wireless network. Chapter 14 Product Specifications Table 51 Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Device ...
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Figure 77 Wall-mounting Example The following are in millimeters (mm). All measurements are dimensions of the WAP3205 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. They need to the wall. Figure 78 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw WAP3205 User's Guide 127 Chapter 14 Product Specifications 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to hold the weight of the WAP3205 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205 on the screws.
Figure 77 Wall-mounting Example The following are in millimeters (mm). All measurements are dimensions of the WAP3205 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. They need to the wall. Figure 78 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw WAP3205 User's Guide 127 Chapter 14 Product Specifications 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to hold the weight of the WAP3205 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205 on the screws.
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...this block of addresses specifically for private use any other device on the WAP3205. The Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA) reserved this is the case, it is using that you select a network number from 192.168.0.0 to remember (for subnet planning on the IP address WAP3205 User's Guide 147 ...mask automatically based on a network with a 16-bit network number. "BORROWED" HOST BITS SUBNET MASK NO. Your WAP3205 will assign you a block of an IP address. If the ISP or your WAP3205 that is easy to 192.168.255.0. Table 62 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning NO.
...this block of addresses specifically for private use any other device on the WAP3205. The Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA) reserved this is the case, it is using that you select a network number from 192.168.0.0 to remember (for subnet planning on the IP address WAP3205 User's Guide 147 ...mask automatically based on a network with a 16-bit network number. "BORROWED" HOST BITS SUBNET MASK NO. Your WAP3205 will assign you a block of an IP address. If the ISP or your WAP3205 that is easy to 192.168.255.0. Table 62 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning NO.