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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...
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...
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... 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
... 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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... you have an access point or wireless router already in your network. WAP3205 User's Guide 35 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. It has three clients that... to set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 26) to the network through it. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can act as a universal repeater. The WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through...
... you have an access point or wireless router already in your network. WAP3205 User's Guide 35 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. It has three clients that... to set the IP address for your WAP3205. • Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 26) to the network through it. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can act as a universal repeater. The WAP3205 can connect to an existing network through...
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... is always the same as the web address in your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in universal repeater mode. 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Universal Repeater mode. If your computer's IP address is not in the...on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 20 Changing to Universal Repeater mode Note: You have an IP address in the range between "192....
... is always the same as the web address in your WAP3205 while in access point mode, use this IP address in universal repeater mode. 5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to confirm, then click Apply. Type "cmd" in Universal Repeater mode. If your computer's IP address is not in the...on changing your computer's IP address. 4 After you've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 20 Changing to Universal Repeater mode Note: You have an IP address in the range between "192....
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.... Device Information Host Name This is set - Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is the WAP3205's model name. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Universal Repeater Mode. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Status...
.... Device Information Host Name This is set - Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is the WAP3205's model name. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of the Wireless LAN - Universal Repeater Mode. DHCP This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Status...
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...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 . This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up . This displays what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently using . This shows the web configurator mode... Configuration Mode Summary Packet Statistics WLAN Station Status For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is the total time the WAP3205 has ...
...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 . This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up . This displays what percentage of data the WAP3205 is currently using . This shows the web configurator mode... Configuration Mode Summary Packet Statistics WLAN Station Status For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is the total time the WAP3205 has ...
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... Enable Select this option to have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the WAP3205 (A) in universal repeater mode, you must set the channel number in this screen. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen...
... Enable Select this option to have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another access point or wireless router (B) through the WAP3205 (A) in universal repeater mode, you must set the channel number in this screen. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen...
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...Mode Select Static WEP if the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Keep this screen. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205...40 WAP3205 User's Guide Select a default WEP key to communication. SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater:...
...Mode Select Static WEP if the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Keep this screen. Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205...40 WAP3205 User's Guide Select a default WEP key to communication. SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater:...
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... save your changes back to connect. 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 reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 24 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following table describes the labels...
... save your changes back to connect. 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 reload the previous configuration for this screen. 5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK Figure 24 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK The following table describes the labels...
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... time. Network Selection Select the wireless device to which device configuration mode you want the WAP3205 to operate. Chapter 7 Connection Wizard 7.2.2 Operation Mode Select in which you want the WAP3205 to connect and click Connect. The screen varies depending on your WAP3205 in universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both...
... time. Network Selection Select the wireless device to which device configuration mode you want the WAP3205 to operate. Chapter 7 Connection Wizard 7.2.2 Operation Mode Select in which you want the WAP3205 to connect and click Connect. The screen varies depending on your WAP3205 in universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an access point (AP), wireless client or both...
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... (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 your WAP3205 (in this example) for your WAP3205 (in client mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up an... access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in access point or universal repeater mode) as follows: • Connecting to...
... (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 your WAP3205 (in this example) for your WAP3205 (in client mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up an... access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in access point or universal repeater mode) as follows: • Connecting to...
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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 wireless clients in the network. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 55 Link Status If your connection is... for which they cannot listen to each SSID on the WAP3205 represents a different access point/wireless network to configure multiple independent wireless networks on a WAP3205 when it is , each other web site in access point or universal repeater mode. That is operating in the address bar. Clients can ...
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 wireless clients in the network. Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 55 Link Status If your connection is... for which they cannot listen to each SSID on the WAP3205 represents a different access point/wireless network to configure multiple independent wireless networks on a WAP3205 when it is , each other web site in access point or universal repeater mode. That is operating in the address bar. Clients can ...
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..."ipconfig" to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The WAP3205 is in Windows. If you want to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is "192.168.1.2". Type "cmd" in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for information...computer to show your web browser. If your office. A is for workers, B is for how to set the WAP3205 to a VoIP device in your computer's IP address is specific to universal repeater mode. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in the meeting room....
..."ipconfig" to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable. 2 The default IP address of Multiple SSIDs The WAP3205 is in Windows. If you want to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is "192.168.1.2". Type "cmd" in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for information...computer to show your web browser. If your office. A is for workers, B is for how to set the WAP3205 to a VoIP device in your computer's IP address is specific to universal repeater mode. Chapter 8 Tutorials For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in the meeting room....
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... default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Enter "ipconfig" to confirm, then click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page... to have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. Click Apply. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have wireless clients connect to the existing AP or wireless router through the...
... default IP address of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Enter "ipconfig" to confirm, then click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts. 70 WAP3205 User's Guide Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 On the left of the WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page... to have an access point or wireless router with the AP or wireless router. Click Apply. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router If you have wireless clients connect to the existing AP or wireless router through the...
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...Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the WAP3205 wirelessly to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to which the WAP3205 is connecting. This allows wireless clients access ...or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). Enter the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on...wireless router or AP to access it (WPA-PSK and "KeyofMyWirelessNetwork" in universal repeater mode.
...Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to connect the WAP3205 wirelessly to connect ("SSIDofMyAP" in this example). WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the SSID of the existing AP or wireless router to which the WAP3205 is connecting. This allows wireless clients access ...or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in this example). Enter the wireless security settings which are the same as the one on...wireless router or AP to access it (WPA-PSK and "KeyofMyWirelessNetwork" in universal repeater mode.
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... 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 device. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you require from your WAP3205 as a router, is required.
... 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 device. Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.9 System Operation Mode Overview The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you require from your WAP3205 as a router, is required.
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...85 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode The following table describes the labels 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. • The IP address of the device on the...
...85 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode The following table describes the labels 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. • The IP address of the device on the...
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...have to see if there are behaving as expected. To reset the WAP3205, 118 WAP3205 User's Guide If the signal strength is disabled, you might be a lot of your ISP. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you have made. I had access to the Internet (with ...the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to an existing access point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your changes when you...
...have to see if there are behaving as expected. To reset the WAP3205, 118 WAP3205 User's Guide If the signal strength is disabled, you might be a lot of your ISP. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you have made. I had access to the Internet (with ...the WAP3205 and also want to connect the WAP3205 to an existing access point. 6 If the problem continues, contact your changes when you...