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... • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT! Graphics in this manual is designed to differences in this book may differ slightly from the product due to help you installed updated firmware/software for your... network and configuring for Internet access. 2 WAP3205 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. It contains information on setting up and running right away. Every effort has been made to ensure...
... • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT! Graphics in this manual is designed to differences in this book may differ slightly from the product due to help you installed updated firmware/software for your... network and configuring for Internet access. 2 WAP3205 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. It contains information on setting up and running right away. Every effort has been made to ensure...
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...this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is set - For the LAN ports, this at any time to which the WAP3205 is up . Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version Sys OP Mode LAN Information MAC Address... the WLAN is disconnected. This is currently using . This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. This shows the wireless standard. This displays the WAP3205 port types. This shows the LAN port's IP address. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role...
...this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is set - For the LAN ports, this at any time to which the WAP3205 is up . Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version Sys OP Mode LAN Information MAC Address... the WLAN is disconnected. This is currently using . This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. This shows the wireless standard. This displays the WAP3205 port types. This shows the LAN port's IP address. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role...
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...the wireless standard. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using . This shows the... web configurator mode you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. Click Details... This shows the level of data the WAP3205 is using over the wireless LAN. This displays the WAP3205 port types. The port types are currently associated to improve ...
...the wireless standard. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up. This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using . This shows the... web configurator mode you select manually or the WAP3205 automatically scans and selects. Click Details... This shows the level of data the WAP3205 is using over the wireless LAN. This displays the WAP3205 port types. The port types are currently associated to improve ...
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.... 9 To connect to a specific wireless network, you want to use the site survey tool to an available wireless network. The WAP3205 then acts as a computer, can manually create a wireless profile or use the WAP3205 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it . 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey...
.... 9 To connect to a specific wireless network, you want to use the site survey tool to an available wireless network. The WAP3205 then acts as a computer, can manually create a wireless profile or use the WAP3205 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it . 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey...
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...a Wireless Network Using a Profile 1 Go to connect. The green check icon means this profile is active and the WAP3205 is associating with the specified wireless network. 76 WAP3205 User's Guide Click Apply. 3 The new profile entry displays in the Profile screen. To enable a profile, select the... corresponding radio button and click Activate. Click Add to manually create a wireless LAN profile. 2 Enter a descriptive ...
...a Wireless Network Using a Profile 1 Go to connect. The green check icon means this profile is active and the WAP3205 is associating with the specified wireless network. 76 WAP3205 User's Guide Click Apply. 3 The new profile entry displays in the Profile screen. To enable a profile, select the... corresponding radio button and click Activate. Click Add to manually create a wireless LAN profile. 2 Enter a descriptive ...
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...guidelines. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. • Use the WPS Station screen (Section 10.10 on page 97) to add a wireless station using the wireless network. It ... security is the name of the wireless network. In addition, you should use the same SSID. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WAP3205. • Use the Advanced screen (Section 10.7 on page 94) to configure wireless advanced features, such as email, VoIP, chat, and...
...guidelines. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. • Use the WPS Station screen (Section 10.10 on page 97) to add a wireless station using the wireless network. It ... security is the name of the wireless network. In addition, you should use the same SSID. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WAP3205. • Use the Advanced screen (Section 10.7 on page 94) to configure wireless advanced features, such as email, VoIP, chat, and...
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...) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Depending on the devices in this field. 88 WAP3205 User's Guide Then, they connect and set up a secure network by default. Click Network > Wireless LAN to ...confirm. It is not encrypted. Note: If you are configuring the WAP3205 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you can either press a button (on by themselves. Figure 60 ...between bridged APs. Chapter 10 Wireless LAN security settings manually. If you press Apply to open the General screen.
...) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Depending on the devices in this field. 88 WAP3205 User's Guide Then, they connect and set up a secure network by default. Click Network > Wireless LAN to ...confirm. It is not encrypted. Note: If you are configuring the WAP3205 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you can either press a button (on by themselves. Figure 60 ...between bridged APs. Chapter 10 Wireless LAN security settings manually. If you press Apply to open the General screen.
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... 45 Maintenance > Time LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Time and Date Current Time This field displays the time of your WAP3205. Current Time and Date Manual Select this screen to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the ...new time and date you reload this page, the WAP3205 synchronizes the time with the time server. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.5 Time Setting Screen...
... 45 Maintenance > Time LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Time and Date Current Time This field displays the time of your WAP3205. Current Time and Date Manual Select this screen to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the ...new time and date you reload this page, the WAP3205 synchronizes the time with the time server. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.5 Time Setting Screen...
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...local time. In Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of this screen afresh. 108 WAP3205 User's Guide Select this option if you would select Last, Sunday, October. The time you selected Daylight Savings. So in the United States... examples: Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. The time you select Manual, enter the new date in the o'clock field. All of October. Chapter 12 Maintenance Table 45 Maintenance > Time LABEL New Date (yyyy...
...local time. In Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of this screen afresh. 108 WAP3205 User's Guide Select this option if you would select Last, Sunday, October. The time you selected Daylight Savings. So in the United States... examples: Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. The time you select Manual, enter the new date in the o'clock field. All of October. Chapter 12 Maintenance Table 45 Maintenance > Time LABEL New Date (yyyy...
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In this appendix. This appendix shows you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network's computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet. WAP3205 User's Guide 141 See the product specifications for more information about which operating systems are supported. If...also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. APPENDIX C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific WAP3205 may not support all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your network.
In this appendix. This appendix shows you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network's computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet. WAP3205 User's Guide 141 See the product specifications for more information about which operating systems are supported. If...also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. APPENDIX C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific WAP3205 may not support all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on your network.
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WAP3205 User's Guide 155 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. • In the Router field, type the IP address of your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab. Verifying Settings Check your device. 6 Click Apply Now and close the window.
WAP3205 User's Guide 155 Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. • In the Router field, type the IP address of your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab. Verifying Settings Check your device. 6 Click Apply Now and close the window.
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Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. 4 From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. WAP3205 User's Guide 157
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. 4 From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. WAP3205 User's Guide 157
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Table 63 Wireless Security Relational Matrix AUTHENTICATION METHOD/ KEY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL ENCRYPTIO N METHOD ENTER MANUAL KEY Open None No Open Shared WPA WPA-PSK WPA2 WPA2-PSK WEP No Yes Yes WEP No Yes Yes TKIP/AES No TKIP/AES ... protocol type. They use the TKIP or AES encryption process, the PMK and information exchanged in reverse by capturing RF signals from the air. 180 WAP3205 User's Guide The antenna also operates in a handshake to the antenna, which propagates the signal through the air. Figure 116 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication Security Parameters...
Table 63 Wireless Security Relational Matrix AUTHENTICATION METHOD/ KEY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL ENCRYPTIO N METHOD ENTER MANUAL KEY Open None No Open Shared WPA WPA-PSK WPA2 WPA2-PSK WEP No Yes Yes WEP No Yes Yes TKIP/AES No TKIP/AES ... protocol type. They use the TKIP or AES encryption process, the PMK and information exchanged in reverse by capturing RF signals from the air. 180 WAP3205 User's Guide The antenna also operates in a handshake to the antenna, which propagates the signal through the air. Figure 116 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication Security Parameters...
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... apparatus complies with any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. This publication is subject to change without the prior ...receiver is firmware-limited to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operations. ZyXEL further reserves the right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any ...(FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with RSS-210 of the device WAP3205 User's Guide 187 If this publication may cause undesired operation of the Industry Canada ...
... apparatus complies with any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. This publication is subject to change without the prior ...receiver is firmware-limited to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operations. ZyXEL further reserves the right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any ...(FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with RSS-210 of the device WAP3205 User's Guide 187 If this publication may cause undesired operation of the Industry Canada ...