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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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Table of Contents 4.7 Site Survey Screen ...31 4.8 WPS Screen ...32 Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode...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...
Table of Contents 4.7 Site Survey Screen ...31 4.8 WPS Screen ...32 Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode...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...
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... 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 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network 77 Part II: Technical... 10.12 WDS Screen ...98 Chapter 11 LAN ...101 11.1 Overview ...101 11.2 What You Can Do ...101 11.3 What You Need To Know ...101 WAP3205 User's Guide 7
... 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 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network 77 Part II: Technical... 10.12 WDS Screen ...98 Chapter 11 LAN ...101 11.1 Overview ...101 11.2 What You Can Do ...101 11.3 What You Need To Know ...101 WAP3205 User's Guide 7
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... 26) to configure the security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. Figure 19 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its IP address from the access point. The WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through it. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the network through another access point. • Use...
... 26) to configure the security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205. Figure 19 Universal Repeater Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its IP address from the access point. The WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through it. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the network through another access point. • Use...
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... and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your computer's IP address. If you 've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in to show your computer's IP address, open the...
... and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your computer's IP address. If you 've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in to show your computer's IP address, open the...
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... shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to exit the Web Configurator. Figure 21 Status: Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. MAC...
... shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to exit the Web Configurator. Figure 21 Status: Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. MAC...
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... N/A when the line is up . Otherwise, it displays Disassociated. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel Security Mode 802.11 Mode WLAN Station Status WPS DESCRIPTION This shows a descriptive name used . Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to...
... N/A when the line is up . Otherwise, it displays Disassociated. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel Security Mode 802.11 Mode WLAN Station Status WPS DESCRIPTION This shows a descriptive name used . Interface Status Interface Status Click the status to...
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... AP to which the WAP3205 wants to which you want to the specified access point. Table 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point to which you are connecting. B A 5.6.1 No Security Figure 22 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security The following...
... AP to which the WAP3205 wants to which you want to the specified access point. Table 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point to which you are connecting. B A 5.6.1 No Security Figure 22 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security The following...
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...the MAC address of the access point to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Security Mode Select Static WEP if the access point to which you want to connect uses WEP data encryption. Keep this setting...drop-down list box. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP The following table describes the labels in this option to have to provide the WEP key to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide This field specifies ...
...the MAC address of the access point to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Security Mode Select Static WEP if the access point to which you want to connect uses WEP data encryption. Keep this setting...drop-down list box. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP The following table describes the labels in this option to have to provide the WEP key to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide This field specifies ...
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.... Click Apply to save your changes back to which you are connecting. Encryption Type Select the type of the access point to the WAP3205. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL WEP Key 1 ~ WEP Key 4 DESCRIPTION The WEP keys are used to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6.3 WPA...
.... Click Apply to save your changes back to which you are connecting. Encryption Type Select the type of the access point to the WAP3205. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL WEP Key 1 ~ WEP Key 4 DESCRIPTION The WEP keys are used to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6.3 WPA...
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... access point and wireless client at the same time. Figure 31 Operation Mode 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. 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...
... access point and wireless client at the same time. Figure 31 Operation Mode 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. 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...
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...gives you an example of how to a notebook. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials 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 ... 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. WAP3205 User's Guide 59 B can access the Internet through the access point ...
...gives you an example of how to a notebook. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials 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 ... 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. WAP3205 User's Guide 59 B can access the Internet through the access point ...
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...they cannot listen to each SSID on a WAP3205 when it is operating in access point or universal repeater mode. That is, each other web site in the address bar. This allows you are able 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 If you to configure...
...they cannot listen to each SSID on a WAP3205 when it is operating in access point or universal repeater mode. That is, each other web site in the address bar. This allows you are able 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 If you to configure...
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If your computer's IP address is not in the correct range then see Chapter 5 on page 35 for how to set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start ...168.1.2". Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in the meeting room. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you want to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for information on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you how to configure the SSIDs with the following ...
If your computer's IP address is not in the correct range then see Chapter 5 on page 35 for how to set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start ...168.1.2". Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in the meeting room. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you want to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for information on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you how to configure the SSIDs with the following ...
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...After you have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. Click Apply. Enter "ipconfig" to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with Internet access deployed in your network already, and you want to have an IP address in the range between "192....) as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Type "cmd" in your computer's IP address is "192.168.1.2".
...After you have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. Click Apply. Enter "ipconfig" to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with Internet access deployed in your network already, and you want to have an IP address in the range between "192....) as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Type "cmd" in your computer's IP address is "192.168.1.2".
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.... 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. Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Click Apply. 10 Set the channel number...LAN > General screen to be the same as those on the wireless router or AP to which you want to which the WAP3205 is connecting. Enter the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on the existing AP or wireless router to ...
.... 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. Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Click Apply. 10 Set the channel number...LAN > General screen to be the same as those on the wireless router or AP to which you want to which the WAP3205 is connecting. Enter the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on the existing AP or wireless router to ...
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... a router, is required. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in your device. Figure 82 Access Point Mode Client WAP3205 in notebooks/computers. It acts just like a wireless client in client mode connects to an existing access point wirelessly. The following describes the device modes available in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point, wireless client...
... a router, is required. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in your device. Figure 82 Access Point Mode Client WAP3205 in notebooks/computers. It acts just like a wireless client in client mode connects to an existing access point wirelessly. The following describes the device modes available in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point, wireless client...
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... as the IP address given to the WAP3205 while in the General screen. Select Client Mode if your WAP3205. Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to use your device needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point. Figure 84 Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen Use this screen to select how...
... as the IP address given to the WAP3205 while in the General screen. Select Client Mode if your WAP3205. Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to use your device needs a wireless client to connect to an existing access point. Figure 84 Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen Use this screen to select how...
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.... 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to an existing access point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your changes again. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults ...If you reset the WAP3205, you lose all of the changes you have to see...
.... 13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to an existing access point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your changes again. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you want to have wireless clients associate with the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults ...If you reset the WAP3205, you lose all of the changes you have to see...