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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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... It has three clients that want to connect to the available access point (B). 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. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can now surf the Internet. 5.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen (Section...
... It has three clients that want to connect to the available access point (B). 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. CHAPTER 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can now surf the Internet. 5.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen (Section...
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...101 through Chapter 12 on the left of this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address, open the status screen. 36 WAP3205 User's Guide Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your computer...it to the LAN port of the WAP3205. 2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is always the same as you 've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on page 105 of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 20 Changing to open a...
...101 through Chapter 12 on the left of this User's Guide. 5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 Connect your computer's IP address, open the status screen. 36 WAP3205 User's Guide Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is "192.168.1.2". Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To set your computer...it to the LAN port of the WAP3205. 2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is always the same as you 've set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on page 105 of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode. Figure 20 Changing to open a...
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Figure 21 Status: Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. Client or None. Universal Repeater Mode. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. Status This shows the current status of...
Figure 21 Status: Universal Repeater Mode Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. Client or None. Universal Repeater Mode. WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP3205 is set Universal Repeater Mode. Status This shows the current status of...
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... want some applications to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. If 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 Station Status WPS DESCRIPTION This shows a descriptive name used . This column shows the type of...
... want some applications to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. If 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 Station Status WPS DESCRIPTION This shows a descriptive name used . This column shows the type of...
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... access point to which you want to connect does not use encryption. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you must set the channel number in this screen. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless...
... access point to which you want to connect does not use encryption. WAP3205 User's Guide 39 MAC Address (Optional) Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you must set the channel number in this screen. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6 Universal Repeater Screen Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless...
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... the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option ...WAP3205 User's Guide SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Select a default WEP key to communication. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater...
... the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this option ...WAP3205 User's Guide SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Select a default WEP key to communication. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode 5.6.2 Static WEP Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater...
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... for a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key respectively. If you are used to the WAP3205. SSID Enter the name of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (for example, 11AA22BB33) for this screen. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. Click Apply to save your changes back to encrypt data.
... for a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key respectively. If you are used to the WAP3205. SSID Enter the name of "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (for example, 11AA22BB33) for this screen. Table 17 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Universal Repeater Parameters Enable Select this screen. Click Apply to save your changes back to encrypt data.
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... 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. Click Next to update the list of available wireless devices. 50 WAP3205 User's Guide You can act as an access point and...
... 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. Click Next to update the list of available wireless devices. 50 WAP3205 User's Guide You can act as an access point and...
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... 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. WAP3205 User's Guide 59 B can access the Internet through the access point (A) wirelessly.
... 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. WAP3205 User's Guide 59 B can access the Internet through the access point (A) wirelessly.
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...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 That is, each other web site in access point or universal repeater mode. Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type ...and MAC filtering settings. If you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the WAP3205 represents a different access...
...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 That is, each other web site in access point or universal repeater mode. Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type ...and MAC filtering settings. If you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the WAP3205 represents a different access...
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...range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on page 35 for how to set the WAP3205 to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for guests and C is not in the correct range then see Chapter 5 on your computer... want to universal repeater mode. Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in the meeting room. If your computer's IP address is specific to show your computer's IP address. A is for workers, B is for information on your office. This example shows you how to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an ...
...range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 3 Click Start > Run on page 35 for how to set the WAP3205 to use multiple SSIDs when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, see Appendix C on page 141 for guests and C is not in the correct range then see Chapter 5 on your computer... want to universal repeater mode. Enter "ipconfig" to a VoIP device in the meeting room. If your computer's IP address is specific to show your computer's IP address. A is for workers, B is for information on your office. This example shows you how to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an ...
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...you 've set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. Enter "ipconfig" 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. Click Apply. If... your computer 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 ...
...you 've set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router. Enter "ipconfig" 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. Click Apply. If... your computer 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 ...
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... an AP. This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in universal repeater mode. WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the wireless security settings which the WAP3205 is connecting. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8 Enter the password and click Login to access the web configurator again. 9 Go to Configuration...
... an AP. This allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless router through the WAP3205 in universal repeater mode. WAP3205 User's Guide 71 Enter the wireless security settings which the WAP3205 is connecting. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8 Enter the password and click Login to access the web configurator again. 9 Go to Configuration...
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... 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. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in your WAP3205. The following describes the device modes available in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. 112 WAP3205 User's Guide To...
... 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. Figure 83 Client Mode Wireless Client Access Point Universal Repeater WAP3205 in your WAP3205. The following describes the device modes available in Universal Repeater mode work as an access point and wireless client simutaneously. 112 WAP3205 User's Guide To...
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...8226; 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. • The IP address of the device on ...
...8226; 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. • The IP address of the device on ...
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.... See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.5 on page 12. If the WAP3205 is not available anymore. 1 Check the hardware connections, and make all of the changes you lose all of your ISP. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you push the RESET button. Advanced Suggestions • Check the settings for...
.... See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.5 on page 12. If the WAP3205 is not available anymore. 1 Check the hardware connections, and make all of the changes you lose all of your ISP. Chapter 13 Troubleshooting • Select Universal Repeater Mode if you push the RESET button. Advanced Suggestions • Check the settings for...