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... 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 by Manually Entering Security Information 49 Part II: Technical Reference 51 Chapter 9 Wireless LAN...53 9.1 Overview ...53 9.2 What You...
... 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 by Manually Entering Security Information 49 Part II: Technical Reference 51 Chapter 9 Wireless LAN...53 9.1 Overview ...53 9.2 What You...
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...to find another device that allows one device to factory default configuration. Depending on a device, it 's configuration or reboot the WRE6505 to authenticate the other) in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated... industry standard specification, defined by themselves. WPS is activated on the devices you have, you to a client. The WRE6505 begins connecting to configure security settings manually. See Section 1.4 on page 12. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 WPS Button The WPS button can either press a button ...
...to find another device that allows one device to factory default configuration. Depending on a device, it 's configuration or reboot the WRE6505 to authenticate the other) in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated... industry standard specification, defined by themselves. WPS is activated on the devices you have, you to a client. The WRE6505 begins connecting to configure security settings manually. See Section 1.4 on page 12. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 WPS Button The WPS button can either press a button ...
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...status of the connected AP. ON. To AP Channel This displays the current channel in the Status screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 17 Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode Figure 6 Status: Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the... Client or None. 2.4G WLAN Information MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505. To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the Wireless LAN - Universal Repeater Mode. To AP ...SSID This shows a descriptive name used to which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects.
...status of the connected AP. ON. To AP Channel This displays the current channel in the Status screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 17 Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode Figure 6 Status: Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the... Client or None. 2.4G WLAN Information MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505. To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the Wireless LAN - Universal Repeater Mode. To AP ...SSID This shows a descriptive name used to which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects.
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... (for example, using . This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 is not going to have more throughput, you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. This shows what percentage of the WRE6505's processing ability is the total time the WRE6505 has been on. This displays the SSID of an associated wireless...
... (for example, using . This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 is not going to have more throughput, you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. This shows what percentage of the WRE6505's processing ability is the total time the WRE6505 has been on. This displays the SSID of an associated wireless...
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... a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. ON. This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. The port types... are: LAN and WLAN. WRE6505 User's Guide 24 For the LAN ports...
... a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. ON. This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. The port types... are: LAN and WLAN. WRE6505 User's Guide 24 For the LAN ports...
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... This displays which you must use this wireless device. Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this to setup the AP manually. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is selected, use the same SSID. The SSID is the... a unique name that allows you can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE6505, or by this field to know the wireless router's SSID. This is useful when the AP's SSID is configured and you to manually set the channel. WRE6505 User's Guide 30
... This displays which you must use this wireless device. Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this to setup the AP manually. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is selected, use the same SSID. The SSID is the... a unique name that allows you can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE6505, or by this field to know the wireless router's SSID. This is useful when the AP's SSID is configured and you to manually set the channel. WRE6505 User's Guide 30
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...table. The number of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of characters accepted by the wireless router from the drop-down menu. 5 Configure the security settings. Figure... 21 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User's Guide 34 Figure 20 Wizard Step 1: Entering the SSID 4 Select the security mode used ...
...table. The number of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of characters accepted by the wireless router from the drop-down menu. 5 Configure the security settings. Figure... 21 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User's Guide 34 Figure 20 Wizard Step 1: Entering the SSID 4 Select the security mode used ...
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... below to verify the key with the AP. create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in repeater mode. This is useful when the AP is only available in the WRE6505's interface. See Section 2.1.1 on page 27). 1 Select an AP form the... are logged into the KEY field and click Next. Figure 33 Tutorial: The KEY field 3 Wait for the WRE6505 to create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information - WRE6505 User's Guide 47 Figure 32 Tutorial: Selecting an automatically detected AP 2 Type a key into the Web Configurator ...
... below to verify the key with the AP. create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in repeater mode. This is useful when the AP is only available in the WRE6505's interface. See Section 2.1.1 on page 27). 1 Select an AP form the... are logged into the KEY field and click Next. Figure 33 Tutorial: The KEY field 3 Wait for the WRE6505 to create a secure wireless network by Manually Entering Security Information - WRE6505 User's Guide 47 Figure 32 Tutorial: Selecting an automatically detected AP 2 Type a key into the Web Configurator ...
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... an SSID 3 Select the security settings and click Next. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.4.2 Selecting an AP by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. WRE6505 User's Guide 49 The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you...following parameters on your LAN connection (see Section 5.2 on page 27). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your WRE6505. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network...
... an SSID 3 Select the security settings and click Next. Chapter 8 Tutorials 8.4.2 Selecting an AP by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. WRE6505 User's Guide 49 The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you...following parameters on your LAN connection (see Section 5.2 on page 27). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Web Configurator through your WRE6505. SSID Channel Security ExampleSSID 7 WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network...
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...and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section 9.8 on page 59). • Use the WPS screen to . 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 their MAC addresses from using the wireless ... guidelines. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 9.9 on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to configure the wireless network settings in your...
...and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section 9.8 on page 59). • Use the WPS screen to . 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 their MAC addresses from using the wireless ... guidelines. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually (Section 9.9 on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to configure the wireless network settings in your...
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...the SSID and select the wireless security mode. See how to set up to two SSIDs to confirm. You must then change the WRE6505's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to associate with which a wireless client is currently using a site survey...outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using . WRE6505 User's Guide 55 Hide Select this screen to configure security settings manually. Operating Channel This displays the channel the WRE6505 is associated. Then, they connect and set up to hide the SSID in ...
...the SSID and select the wireless security mode. See how to set up to two SSIDs to confirm. You must then change the WRE6505's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to associate with which a wireless client is currently using a site survey...outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using . WRE6505 User's Guide 55 Hide Select this screen to configure security settings manually. Operating Channel This displays the channel the WRE6505 is associated. Then, they connect and set up to hide the SSID in ...
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... a password. Mode This displays which you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to all unspecified devices. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. Refresh Click Refresh to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this...wireless device. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this field to type the SSID of APs. Security Mode This displays the type of the wireless device. Chapter 9 Wireless...
... a password. Mode This displays which you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to all unspecified devices. SSID If Setup repeater manually is hidden. Refresh Click Refresh to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this...wireless device. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this field to type the SSID of APs. Security Mode This displays the type of the wireless device. Chapter 9 Wireless...
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... decimal notation. Table 25 Network > LAN > IP LABEL DESCRIPTION Get from a DHCP server. IP Gateway Enter the gateway of your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your changes back to have the... WRE6505 get a dynamic IP address from DHCP Server Select this screen. Apply Click Apply to enable the manual IP configuration. IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6505 in this to save your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation. User Defined LAN...
... decimal notation. Table 25 Network > LAN > IP LABEL DESCRIPTION Get from a DHCP server. IP Gateway Enter the gateway of your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your changes back to have the... WRE6505 get a dynamic IP address from DHCP Server Select this screen. Apply Click Apply to enable the manual IP configuration. IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6505 in this to save your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation. User Defined LAN...
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APPENDIX A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific WRE6505 may not support all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for : ... in this appendix. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/ OS X, and all of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network. WRE6505 User's Guide 81 In this appendix, you manually assign IP information instead of the operating systems described in the same subnet. This appendix shows you need to Windows 2000 and...
APPENDIX A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: Your specific WRE6505 may not support all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for : ... in this appendix. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/ OS X, and all of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network. WRE6505 User's Guide 81 In this appendix, you manually assign IP information instead of the operating systems described in the same subnet. This appendix shows you need to Windows 2000 and...
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WRE6505 User's Guide 95 Appendix A 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.
WRE6505 User's Guide 95 Appendix A 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 A 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. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. WRE6505 User's Guide 97
Appendix A 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. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. WRE6505 User's Guide 97
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... that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is subject to operate the equipment. WRE6505 User's Guide 109 Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights...radio communications. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement • This transmitter must accept any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of others. En France métropolitaine, suivant les décisions n°03-908 ...
... that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is subject to operate the equipment. WRE6505 User's Guide 109 Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights...radio communications. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement • This transmitter must accept any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of others. En France métropolitaine, suivant les décisions n°03-908 ...
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A AP automatic selection 47 configuring 47, 49 connection 46 manual selection 49 AP Mode menu 25 status screen 16, 22 AP mode scheduling 61 setting up 22 B backup configuration 69 C certifications notices 109 viewing 110 ... file extension using HTTP firmware version 17, 23, 38 G general 65 general wireless LAN screen 55 guide quick start 2 I Internet connection 46 IP Address 64 WRE6505 User's Guide 114
A AP automatic selection 47 configuring 47, 49 connection 46 manual selection 49 AP Mode menu 25 status screen 16, 22 AP mode scheduling 61 setting up 22 B backup configuration 69 C certifications notices 109 viewing 110 ... file extension using HTTP firmware version 17, 23, 38 G general 65 general wireless LAN screen 55 guide quick start 2 I Internet connection 46 IP Address 64 WRE6505 User's Guide 114