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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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...existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your network by allowing network devices to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect. ...• Universal Repeater. Figure 4 Device Mode Example WAP3205 User's Guide 15 Use this mode. The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of the WAP3205. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in ...
...existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your network by allowing network devices to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect. ...• Universal Repeater. Figure 4 Device Mode Example WAP3205 User's Guide 15 Use this mode. The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of the WAP3205. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in ...
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... to the available access point (B). The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. 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 clients of the WAP3205 can now surf the Internet. 5.2 What... another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through another access point. • Use other Wireless LAN screens (Chapter...
... to the available access point (B). The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. 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 clients of the WAP3205 can now surf the Internet. 5.2 What... another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through another access point. • Use other Wireless LAN screens (Chapter...
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... is "192.168.1.2". Type "cmd" in Access Point Mode. Enter "ipconfig" to show your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in universal repeater mode. 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192..., click Ignore. 7 To set your computer's IP address, open the status screen. 36 WAP3205 User's Guide Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is already in Universal Repeater mode. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the screen, click Maintenance > ...
... is "192.168.1.2". Type "cmd" in Access Point Mode. Enter "ipconfig" to show your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in universal repeater mode. 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "http://192..., click Ignore. 7 To set your computer's IP address, open the status screen. 36 WAP3205 User's Guide Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is already in Universal Repeater mode. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the screen, click Maintenance > ...
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... IP address. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205's wireless LAN is set - Universal Repeater Mode. ON. Device Information Host Name This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is ...Configurator. Status This shows the current status of your device. Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at any time to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. MAC Address This ...
... IP address. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205's wireless LAN is set - Universal Repeater Mode. ON. Device Information Host Name This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is ...Configurator. Status This shows the current status of your device. Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at any time to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port's subnet mask. MAC Address This ...
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... been on. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is currently using . This shows the web configurator mode you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel Security Mode 802.11 Mode WLAN...
... been on. This displays what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is currently using . This shows the web configurator mode you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. 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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... to be the same as the one on security mode. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to open the Universal Repeater screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you want to connect does ...are connecting. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point to which the WAP3205 wants to connect. Table 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address...
... to be the same as the one on security mode. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to open the Universal Repeater screen. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you want to connect does ...are connecting. Security Mode Select No Security if the access point to which the WAP3205 wants to connect. Table 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option to have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address...
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... the MAC address of the access point to which you are connecting. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. WEP Key WEP Default Key Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the...before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. 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: Static WEP The following table describes the ...
... the MAC address of the access point to which you are connecting. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. WEP Key WEP Default Key Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the...before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. 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: Static WEP The following table describes the ...
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... the password employed by the access point to which you want to connect. WAP3205 User's Guide 41 If you are connecting. If you want to connect. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of...
... the password employed by the access point to which you want to connect. WAP3205 User's Guide 41 If you are connecting. If you want to connect. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of...
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... operate. 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 universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both at the same time. You can act as an access point and wireless client...
... operate. 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 universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both at the same time. You can act as an access point and wireless client...
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...an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. 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 •...; 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.
...an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. 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 •...; 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.
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...SSIDs for which they cannot listen to each SSID on the WAP3205 represents a different access point/wireless network to wireless clients in access point or universal repeater mode. Clients can access the Internet and the wired network behind the WAP3205 (such as if there were multiple APs (virtual APs). ...configure more than one SSID on the WAP3205 as a printer), but they have the correct security settings. If you 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 This allows you are ...
...SSIDs for which they cannot listen to each SSID on the WAP3205 represents a different access point/wireless network to wireless clients in access point or universal repeater mode. Clients can access the Internet and the wired network behind the WAP3205 (such as if there were multiple APs (virtual APs). ...configure more than one SSID on the WAP3205 as a printer), but they have the correct security settings. If you 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 This allows you are ...
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... three wireless networks (A, B and C) in the dialog box. This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your WAP3205 (in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for how to set your computer's IP address. 4 After you want to show your computer's IP address... Allow 00:A0:C5:01:23:45 1 Connect your computer to universal repeater mode. If you 've set the WAP3205 to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The WAP3205 is in access point mode). In this case, your computer must have...
... three wireless networks (A, B and C) in the dialog box. This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters on your WAP3205 (in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for how to set your computer's IP address. 4 After you want to show your computer's IP address... Allow 00:A0:C5:01:23:45 1 Connect your computer to universal repeater mode. If you 've set the WAP3205 to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The WAP3205 is in access point mode). In this case, your computer must have...
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...this case, your computer must be within the transmission range of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the AP or wireless router. 1 Connect your computer's IP...on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have an access point...
...this case, your computer must be within the transmission range of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the AP or wireless router. 1 Connect your computer's IP...on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have an access point...
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...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 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... connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in universal repeater mode. This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). Select Enable. Enter the SSID of the existing AP ...
...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 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... connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in universal repeater mode. This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). Select Enable. Enter the SSID of the existing AP ...
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..., wireless client or both at the same time. 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 as a router, is required. It acts just like a wireless client in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System...Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you require from your device. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. 112...
..., wireless client or both at the same time. 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 as a router, is required. It acts just like a wireless client in the same subnet. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System...Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you require from your device. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. 112...
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...network is 192.168.1.2). Table 48 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Access Point Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205. Universal Repeater Mode • You cannot configure wireless LAN settings like MAC filtering, QoS, WDS and scheduling in access point mode (default is ...if your device needs a wireless client to connect to use your device bridges traffic 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 ...
...network is 192.168.1.2). Table 48 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Operation Mode Access Point Select Access Point Mode if your WAP3205. Universal Repeater Mode • You cannot configure wireless LAN settings like MAC filtering, QoS, WDS and scheduling in access point mode (default is ...if your device needs a wireless client to connect to use your device bridges traffic 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 ...