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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 WAP3205 Modes ...15 Access Point Mode ...17 Client Mode ...23 Universal Repeater Mode ...35 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 Connection Wizard ...49 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...79 Monitor ...81 Wireless LAN ...85 LAN ...101 Maintenance ...105 Troubleshooting ...115 WAP3205 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...9 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ...11 WAP3205 Modes ...15 Access Point Mode ...17 Client Mode ...23 Universal Repeater Mode ...35 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 Connection Wizard ...49 Tutorials ...59 Technical Reference ...79 Monitor ...81 Wireless LAN ...85 LAN ...101 Maintenance ...105 Troubleshooting ...115 WAP3205 User's Guide 3
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......35 5.1 Overview ...35 5.2 What You Can Do ...35 5.3 What You Need to Know ...36 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 36 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 36 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...39 5.6.1 No Security ...39 5.6.2 Static WEP ...40 5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...41 Chapter 6 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 6.1 Overview ...43 6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...43...
......35 5.1 Overview ...35 5.2 What You Can Do ...35 5.3 What You Need to Know ...36 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 36 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 36 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen ...39 5.6.1 No Security ...39 5.6.2 Static WEP ...40 5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK ...41 Chapter 6 Introducing the Web Configurator ...43 6.1 Overview ...43 6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...43...
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Table of Contents 8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 67 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 70 8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 74 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey 74 8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile 76 8.7.3 ...
Table of Contents 8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs 67 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 70 8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 74 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey 74 8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile 76 8.7.3 ...
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... chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to connect. • Universal Repeater. This is the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you want to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers...
... chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to connect. • Universal Repeater. This is the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you want to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers...
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...Chapter 11 on page 101) to set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 26) to configure the security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to configure ... and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can act as a universal repeater. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. In the example below, the WAP3205 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless ...
...Chapter 11 on page 101) to set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 26) to configure the security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to configure ... and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can act as a universal repeater. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. In the example below, the WAP3205 (A) is configured as an access point and wireless ...
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...change modes. Enter "ipconfig" to the Web Configurator again when you changed the IP address of your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on ...page 105 of this IP address in Access Point Mode. Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is already in the dialog box. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on your WAP3205 is always the same as you 've set your computer's IP address, open...
...change modes. Enter "ipconfig" to the Web Configurator again when you changed the IP address of your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on ...page 105 of this IP address in Access Point Mode. Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is already in the dialog box. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on your WAP3205 is always the same as you 've set your computer's IP address, open...
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... Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - WAP3205 User's Guide 37 IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Universal... Repeater Mode. Firmware Version This is the WAP3205's model name. Status This shows the current status of your device. ON...
... Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - WAP3205 User's Guide 37 IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Universal... Repeater Mode. Firmware Version This is the WAP3205's model name. Status This shows the current status of your device. ON...
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... displays the port speed or N/A when the line is the total time the WAP3205 has been on page 83). This is disconnected. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel Security Mode 802.11 Mode WLAN...
... displays the port speed or N/A when the line is the total time the WAP3205 has been on page 83). This is disconnected. This field displays your WAP3205's present date and time. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel Security Mode 802.11 Mode WLAN...
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... or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the WAP3205 (A) in universal repeater mode, you want to connect. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Note: To have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of...in this screen. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the WAP3205. The screen varies depending on the wireless router or AP to which the WAP3205 wants to connect. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the ...
... or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the WAP3205 (A) in universal repeater mode, you want to connect. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 Note: To have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of...in this screen. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to the WAP3205. The screen varies depending on the wireless router or AP to which the WAP3205 wants to connect. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the ...
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...WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater... clients to provide the WEP key prior to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you...log into the wireless network. Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have to provide...
...WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater... clients to provide the WEP key prior to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you...log into the wireless network. Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have to provide...
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Click Apply to save your changes back to the specified access point. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have the WAP3205 connect to the WAP3205. SSID Enter the name of the access point to encrypt data. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK...
Click Apply to save your changes back to the specified access point. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have the WAP3205 connect to the WAP3205. SSID Enter the name of the access point to encrypt data. Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK...
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... 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration Configure the wireless network settings on the device configuration mode. 7.2.3.1 Universal Repeater Mode When the WAP3205 is in the following screen. Click Next to expand wireless coverage. The screen varies depending on your WAP3205 in universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both at the same...
... 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration Configure the wireless network settings on the device configuration mode. 7.2.3.1 Universal Repeater Mode When the WAP3205 is in the following screen. Click Next to expand wireless coverage. The screen varies depending on your WAP3205 in universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both at the same...
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...of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in this example) for your WAP3205 (in access point or universal repeater mode) as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ...8226; Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) • Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 • Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router This chapter provides tutorials for wireless communication. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This ...
...of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in this example) for your WAP3205 (in access point or universal repeater mode) as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ...8226; Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) • Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 • Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router This chapter provides tutorials for wireless communication. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This ...
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... a different access point/wireless network to access the web site, your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other 's traffic. 66 WAP3205 User's Guide Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type and MAC filtering settings. Clients using ...different SSIDs can configure more than one SSID on a WAP3205 when it is operating in the network. This allows you are able to wireless clients in access point or universal repeater mode. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 55 Link Status If your connection is successful, ...
... a different access point/wireless network to access the web site, your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other 's traffic. 66 WAP3205 User's Guide Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type and MAC filtering settings. Clients using ...different SSIDs can configure more than one SSID on a WAP3205 when it is operating in the network. This allows you are able to wireless clients in access point or universal repeater mode. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 55 Link Status If your connection is successful, ...
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... on your computer's IP address. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of the WAP3205 is "192.168.1.2". If your computer's IP address is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for how to set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode. This example shows you may set your computer's IP address, open a web...
... on your computer's IP address. A SSID_Worker B SSID_Guest C SSID_VoIP 8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of the WAP3205 is "192.168.1.2". If your computer's IP address is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for how to set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode. This example shows you may set your computer's IP address, open a web...
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...range of the AP or wireless router. 1 Connect your computer to confirm, then click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Enter "ipconfig" to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. If your computer's IP address is "192.168.1.2". Chapter 8 Tutorials...The default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Type "cmd" in the dialog box. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information on...
...range of the AP or wireless router. 1 Connect your computer to confirm, then click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Enter "ipconfig" to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. If your computer's IP address is "192.168.1.2". Chapter 8 Tutorials...The default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Type "cmd" in the dialog box. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information on...
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...password and click Login to access the web configurator again. 9 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the WAP3205 wirelessly to access it (WPA-PSK and "KeyofMyWirelessNetwork" in universal repeater mode. Select Enable. Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to which you want to connect... channel number in this example). This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the wireless security settings which the...
...password and click Login to access the web configurator again. 9 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the WAP3205 wirelessly to access it (WPA-PSK and "KeyofMyWirelessNetwork" in universal repeater mode. Select Enable. Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to which you want to connect... channel number in this example). This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the wireless security settings which the...
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The following describes the device modes available in notebooks/computers. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function... you require from your device. You can choose between Access Point Mode, Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205. Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to an existing access point wirelessly. Figure 82...
The following describes the device modes available in notebooks/computers. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function... you require from your device. You can choose between Access Point Mode, Client Mode and Universal Repeater Mode depending on your network topology and the features you configure your WAP3205. Access Point An access point enabled all ethernet ports to an existing access point wirelessly. Figure 82...
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... Screen Use this screen to select how you also need to configure security and wireless settings between the WAP3205 and another access point. • WDS is not available when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode. • The IP address of the device on the local network is the same as the ...IP address given to the WAP3205 while in access point mode (default is 192.168.1.2). Universal Repeater Mode • You cannot configure wireless LAN settings like MAC filtering, QoS, WDS and scheduling in the client mode. ...
... Screen Use this screen to select how you also need to configure security and wireless settings between the WAP3205 and another access point. • WDS is not available when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode. • The IP address of the device on the local network is the same as the ...IP address given to the WAP3205 while in access point mode (default is 192.168.1.2). Universal Repeater Mode • You cannot configure wireless LAN settings like MAC filtering, QoS, WDS and scheduling in the client mode. ...