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Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...7 Introduction ...9 WRE6505 Modes ...13 Universal Repeater Mode ...15 Access Point Mode ...21 The Web Configurator ...27 Connection Wizard ...29 Status ...37 Tutorials ...43 Technical Reference ...51 Wireless LAN ...53 LAN ...63 System ...65 Troubleshooting ...76 WRE6505 User's Guide 3
Contents Overview Contents Overview User's Guide ...7 Introduction ...9 WRE6505 Modes ...13 Universal Repeater Mode ...15 Access Point Mode ...21 The Web Configurator ...27 Connection Wizard ...29 Status ...37 Tutorials ...43 Technical Reference ...51 Wireless LAN ...53 LAN ...63 System ...65 Troubleshooting ...76 WRE6505 User's Guide 3
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... ...15 3.2 What You Can Do ...15 3.3 What You Need to Know ...16 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 16 3.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 16 3.5 WPS Screen ...19 Chapter 4 Access Point Mode...21 4.1 Overview ...21 4.2 What You Can Do ...21 4.3 What You Need to Know ......22 4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to AP Mode 22 4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 22 4.4 AP Mode...
... ...15 3.2 What You Can Do ...15 3.3 What You Need to Know ...16 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 16 3.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen 16 3.5 WPS Screen ...19 Chapter 4 Access Point Mode...21 4.1 Overview ...21 4.2 What You Can Do ...21 4.3 What You Need to Know ......22 4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to AP Mode 22 4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 22 4.4 AP Mode...
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... Status 40 7.2 Navigation Panel ...41 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...43 8.1 Overview ...43 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point 43 8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS 43 8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 44 8.3.2 PIN Configuration ...45 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 46 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 47 8.4.2 Selecting an AP...
... Status 40 7.2 Navigation Panel ...41 Chapter 8 Tutorials ...43 8.1 Overview ...43 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point 43 8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS 43 8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 44 8.3.2 PIN Configuration ...45 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 46 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 47 8.4.2 Selecting an AP...
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...mode if there is being used in your network and you also want to allow clients to connect to the WRE6505 wirelessly. • Access Point: Use this mode, the WRE6505 can also set the WRE6505 to work as a: • Universal Repeater: In this mode if you want to extend your network by ... to view the Status screen in this mode, you can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505, or simply how the WRE6505 is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers to establish wireless links...
...mode if there is being used in your network and you also want to allow clients to connect to the WRE6505 wirelessly. • Access Point: Use this mode, the WRE6505 can also set the WRE6505 to work as a: • Universal Repeater: In this mode if you want to extend your network by ... to view the Status screen in this mode, you can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505, or simply how the WRE6505 is an existing wireless router or access point in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers to establish wireless links...
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Push the switch to the Repeater position to have the WRE6505 work as an access point. Figure 4 Bottom Panel 2.4G 5G ETHERNET AP/Repeater ON/OFF WRE6505 User's Guide 14 The WRE6505 restarts automatically after you change operating modes. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the Maintenance screen. 2.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode Push the...
Push the switch to the Repeater position to have the WRE6505 work as an access point. Figure 4 Bottom Panel 2.4G 5G ETHERNET AP/Repeater ON/OFF WRE6505 User's Guide 14 The WRE6505 restarts automatically after you change operating modes. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the Maintenance screen. 2.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode Push the...
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.... It has three clients that want to connect to the available access point (B). The WRE6505 wirelessly connects to the Internet. Figure 5 Universal Repeater Mode A B After the WRE6505 and the access point connect, the WRE6505 acquires its IP address from the access point. WRE6505 User's Guide 15 The clients of the WRE6505 can act as a universal repeater. CHAPTER 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.1 Overview...
.... It has three clients that want to connect to the available access point (B). The WRE6505 wirelessly connects to the Internet. Figure 5 Universal Repeater Mode A B After the WRE6505 and the access point connect, the WRE6505 acquires its IP address from the access point. WRE6505 User's Guide 15 The clients of the WRE6505 can act as a universal repeater. CHAPTER 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.1 Overview...
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...the web address in to the Web Configurator again when you 've set your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505. 3 The default IP address of the WRE6505 is already in Access Point Mode. Note: You have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 4...in your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as you changed the IP address of your WRE6505 while in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 To use your WRE6505 is "192.168.1.2". Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.3 What You Need to Know With the exception ...
...the web address in to the Web Configurator again when you 've set your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505. 3 The default IP address of the WRE6505 is already in Access Point Mode. Note: You have an IP address in the range between "192.168.1.3" and "192.168.1.254". 4...in your web browser. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as you changed the IP address of your WRE6505 while in access point mode, use this User's Guide. 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 To use your WRE6505 is "192.168.1.2". Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.3 What You Need to Know With the exception ...
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Figure 9 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Note: See Chapter 8 on page 63) to another access point. CHAPTER 4 Access Point Mode 4.1 Overview In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6505 acting as an access point. • Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 9.9 on page 59) to configure WPS on the WRE6505 to associate to set the IP address for your WRE6505 bridges a wired network...
Figure 9 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode Note: See Chapter 8 on page 63) to another access point. CHAPTER 4 Access Point Mode 4.1 Overview In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6505 acting as an access point. • Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 9.9 on page 59) to configure WPS on the WRE6505 to associate to set the IP address for your WRE6505 bridges a wired network...
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...retype it to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point, set the mode switch to AP mode. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode 4.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of...Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on configuring your WRE6505 in AP mode for information on the WRE6505 and the other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode. To setup your Maintenance settings. 4.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to the ones in Access Point mode are under the same subnet. 4 Open...
...retype it to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point, set the mode switch to AP mode. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode 4.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of...Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on configuring your WRE6505 in AP mode for information on the WRE6505 and the other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode. To setup your Maintenance settings. 4.4 AP Mode Status Screen Click to the ones in Access Point mode are under the same subnet. 4 Open...
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...any time to exit the Web Configurator. The information in the Status screen. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Access Point Mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 23 Click this at the end of your device. Device Information Model Number This is the firmware version and the ...or to which the WRE6505 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 29. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. The following table describes the icons shown in this screen depends on the device mode you select. Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout...
...any time to exit the Web Configurator. The information in the Status screen. Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu. Access Point Mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 23 Click this at the end of your device. Device Information Model Number This is the firmware version and the ...or to which the WRE6505 is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 29. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. The following table describes the icons shown in this screen depends on the device mode you select. Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout...
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Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL IP Subnet Mask DHCP 2.4G WLAN Information ...shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of data the WRE6505 is recording. This column shows the type of your device. If you should turn off other applications (for ...is using bandwidth management. This shows the current status of the heap memory the WRE6505 is disconnected. ON. This shows what percentage of an associated wireless client. This shows the current status ...
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL IP Subnet Mask DHCP 2.4G WLAN Information ...shows the LAN port's subnet mask. Client or None. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of data the WRE6505 is recording. This column shows the type of your device. If you should turn off other applications (for ...is using bandwidth management. This shows the current status of the heap memory the WRE6505 is disconnected. ON. This shows what percentage of an associated wireless client. This shows the current status ...
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.... Scheduling Use this screen to configure wireless security settings. Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Association List 5G # This is enabled. Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is...
.... Scheduling Use this screen to configure wireless security settings. Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Association List 5G # This is enabled. Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is...
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.... Only available in the interface. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6505. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to configure general wireless LAN settings. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 7 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 5G Security Use this screen to your...
.... Only available in the interface. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6505. Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to configure general wireless LAN settings. Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 7 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Wireless LAN General 5G Security Use this screen to your...
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Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to a wireless station or access point using WPS. Use this screen to connect to an access point. Use this screen to select the WPS mode behavior. Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to a wireless station or access point using WPS. WRE6505 User's Guide 42 Chapter 7 Status Table 15 Menus (continued) LINK TAB...
Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to a wireless station or access point using WPS. Use this screen to connect to an access point. Use this screen to select the WPS mode behavior. Use this screen to connect the WRE6505 to a wireless station or access point using WPS. WRE6505 User's Guide 42 Chapter 7 Status Table 15 Menus (continued) LINK TAB...
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...211AN as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS • Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section gives you an example of how to a notebook....example) for wireless communication. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6505 as follows (in access point or universal repeater mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the tutorial. • Push Button...
...211AN as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS • Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section gives you an example of how to a notebook....example) for wireless communication. CHAPTER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6505 as follows (in access point or universal repeater mode) as the wireless client which connects to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the tutorial. • Push Button...
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...of the target AP (Section 9.6 on page 59). • Use the WPS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with the AP. WRE6505 User's Guide 53 You should use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 9.9 on their MAC addresses ...can set up in your WRE6505. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WRE6505 (Section 9.7 on page 57). • Use the Advanced screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that is the name of...
...of the target AP (Section 9.6 on page 59). • Use the WPS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with the AP. WRE6505 User's Guide 53 You should use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 9.9 on their MAC addresses ...can set up in your WRE6505. Security stops unauthorized devices from connecting to the WRE6505 (Section 9.7 on page 57). • Use the Advanced screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that is the name of...
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... wireless client is currently using. Network Name (SSID) or Name (SSID1~3) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with the same access point. WRE6505 User's Guide 55 Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the outgoing beacon... having to enable two BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the devices in the devices. Hide Select this screen. Depending on the WRE6505. Then, they connect and set up to two SSIDs to configure security settings manually. Note: If you are configuring the...
... wireless client is currently using. Network Name (SSID) or Name (SSID1~3) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with the same access point. WRE6505 User's Guide 55 Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in the outgoing beacon... having to enable two BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the devices in the devices. Hide Select this screen. Depending on the WRE6505. Then, they connect and set up to two SSIDs to configure security settings manually. Note: If you are configuring the...
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...Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to choose an access point that you are connecting. Cancel Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. 9.5 Security Figure 41 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN ...key as provided by the source AP or wireless router. WRE6505 User's Guide 56 Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Apply Cancel The default is the rate at which you want the WRE6505 to connect to reload the previous configuration for this screen...
...Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to choose an access point that you are connecting. Cancel Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. 9.5 Security Figure 41 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN ...key as provided by the source AP or wireless router. WRE6505 User's Guide 56 Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Apply Cancel The default is the rate at which you want the WRE6505 to connect to reload the previous configuration for this screen...
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..., 57 WRE6505 User's Guide 115 L LAN 63 LAN IP screen 63 LAN setup 63 language 70 link type 18, 24, 39 M MAC 57 MAC address 54 MAC address filtering 57 MAC address list 54, 57 managing the device good habits 10 media access control 57 memory usage 18, 24, 39 mode access point 13...
..., 57 WRE6505 User's Guide 115 L LAN 63 LAN IP screen 63 LAN setup 63 language 70 link type 18, 24, 39 M MAC 57 MAC address 54 MAC address filtering 57 MAC address list 54, 57 managing the device good habits 10 media access control 57 memory usage 18, 24, 39 mode access point 13...