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... LAN IP Screen ...63 Chapter 11 System ...65 11.1 Overview ...65 11.2 What You Can Do ...65 11.3 General ...65 11.4 System Password Screen ...66 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...66 11.6 Backup / Restore Screen ...68 11.6.1 Backup Configuration ...69 11.6.2 Restore Configuration ...69 11.6.3 ....8.1 System WPS Behavior ...71 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...76 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 76 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ...77 12.3 Internet Access ...78 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults 80 12.5 Wireless Problems ...80 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 81...
... LAN IP Screen ...63 Chapter 11 System ...65 11.1 Overview ...65 11.2 What You Can Do ...65 11.3 General ...65 11.4 System Password Screen ...66 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...66 11.6 Backup / Restore Screen ...68 11.6.1 Backup Configuration ...69 11.6.2 Restore Configuration ...69 11.6.3 ....8.1 System WPS Behavior ...71 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...76 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 76 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ...77 12.3 Internet Access ...78 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults 80 12.5 Wireless Problems ...80 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 81...
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...you backed up the configuration (and make the WRE6505 more effectively. • Change the password. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Power On (Green) The WRE6505 is not receiving power. If you know how to manage the WRE6505 more secure and to restore it in a...configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the WRE6505 to factory defaults. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and...
...you backed up the configuration (and make the WRE6505 more effectively. • Change the password. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Power On (Green) The WRE6505 is not receiving power. If you know how to manage the WRE6505 more secure and to restore it in a...configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the WRE6505 to factory defaults. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and...
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...already in Access Point Mode. Otherwise, click Ignore. If you changed the IP address of your WRE6505 while in access point mode, use your WRE6505 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of the System... Mode other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 16...
...already in Access Point Mode. Otherwise, click Ignore. If you changed the IP address of your WRE6505 while in access point mode, use your WRE6505 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of the System... Mode other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. WRE6505 User's Guide 16...
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...See Chapter 11 on page 65 for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP server function enabled. 1 To use your WRE6505 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the web address. Otherwise, click Ignore.... WRE6505 User's Guide 22 The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point, set the mode switch to your network, make sure both the WRE6505 and computer are similar...
...See Chapter 11 on page 65 for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP server function enabled. 1 To use your WRE6505 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the web address. Otherwise, click Ignore.... WRE6505 User's Guide 22 The login screen displays. 5 Enter "1234" (default) as an access point, set the mode switch to your network, make sure both the WRE6505 and computer are similar...
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... to backup and restore the configuration or reset your WRE6505 to the factory defaults. WRE6505 User's Guide 26 Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. Password Password Setup Use this screen to your WRE6505's time and date. WPS Station Use this screen ...to upload firmware to view and change the password of your WRE6505. Language Use this screen to display in AP mode. ...
... to backup and restore the configuration or reset your WRE6505 to the factory defaults. WRE6505 User's Guide 26 Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. Password Password Setup Use this screen to your WRE6505's time and date. WPS Station Use this screen ...to upload firmware to view and change the password of your WRE6505. Language Use this screen to display in AP mode. ...
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... and hold the WPS button. After 5 (no longer than 10) seconds, the power LED begins flashing. 3 Release the WPS button. The WRE6505 reloads factory defaults and begins to 1234. The IP address will be reset to reload the factory-default configuration file. Figure 12 Login Screen 5.3 ...Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you had previously saved, the username will be reset to admin and password will be reset to reboot. Chapter 5 The Web Configurator 4 Type admin (default...
... and hold the WPS button. After 5 (no longer than 10) seconds, the power LED begins flashing. 3 Release the WPS button. The WRE6505 reloads factory defaults and begins to 1234. The IP address will be reset to reload the factory-default configuration file. Figure 12 Login Screen 5.3 ...Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you had previously saved, the username will be reset to admin and password will be reset to reboot. Chapter 5 The Web Configurator 4 Type admin (default...
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... see the following table describes the labels in a wireless network must configure the WRE6505 with the security parameters of the configuration wizard, you to connect. These parameters can connect to it without a password. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is hidden. MAC This displays the ... You will need to setup the AP manually. SSID If Setup repeater manually is configured and you want to manually set the channel. WRE6505 User's Guide 30 The SSID is the only option that identifies a wireless network. Figure 14 Wizard Step 2: Selecting an AP The following...
... see the following table describes the labels in a wireless network must configure the WRE6505 with the security parameters of the configuration wizard, you to connect. These parameters can connect to it without a password. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is hidden. MAC This displays the ... You will need to setup the AP manually. SSID If Setup repeater manually is configured and you want to manually set the channel. WRE6505 User's Guide 30 The SSID is the only option that identifies a wireless network. Figure 14 Wizard Step 2: Selecting an AP The following...
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... by reviewing the wireless network settings and applying the configuration. After entering the wireless network's password, the verification screen displays as follows. Next Click this to see the previous page of APs. Note: The wireless stations and WRE6505 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled...
... by reviewing the wireless network settings and applying the configuration. After entering the wireless network's password, the verification screen displays as follows. Next Click this to see the previous page of APs. Note: The wireless stations and WRE6505 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled...
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Figure 17 Wizard Step 4: Enter Wireless Network Password (Continued) If the network password is invalid a pop-up and displays a connection failure. WRE6505 User's Guide 32 Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Wizard Step 3: Verifying the Password The following screen appears if the key verifies successfully. 1 Click Next to the network password page. The Wireless Security overview page displays. Click OK to return to continue.
Figure 17 Wizard Step 4: Enter Wireless Network Password (Continued) If the network password is invalid a pop-up and displays a connection failure. WRE6505 User's Guide 32 Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Figure 16 Wizard Step 3: Verifying the Password The following screen appears if the key verifies successfully. 1 Click Next to the network password page. The Wireless Security overview page displays. Click OK to return to continue.
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... MAC Filter Advanced WPS WPS Station Wireless LAN 5G General Security AP Select MAC Filter Advanced WPS WPS Station LAN Maintenance IP General Password Firmware Upgrade Backup/ Restore Language System Mode FUNCTION Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. This screen allows you to configure... Use this screen to connect to select the WPS mode behavior. Use the MAC Address List screen to allow devices to access the WRE6505. Use this screen to connect to configure wireless LAN. Use this screen to an access point. Use this screen to configure advanced ...
... MAC Filter Advanced WPS WPS Station Wireless LAN 5G General Security AP Select MAC Filter Advanced WPS WPS Station LAN Maintenance IP General Password Firmware Upgrade Backup/ Restore Language System Mode FUNCTION Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. This screen allows you to configure... Use this screen to connect to select the WPS mode behavior. Use the MAC Address List screen to allow devices to access the WRE6505. Use this screen to connect to configure wireless LAN. Use this screen to an access point. Use this screen to configure advanced ...
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...to start the next step in a wireless network must use this to it without a password. The MAC address is selected, use the same SSID. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of WRE6505 User's Guide 57 The SSID is hidden. Strength This displays the strength of APs. The... number used by this screen. Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this table. Refresh Click Refresh to all unspecified devices. This is useful when the AP's SSID is a unique name that identifies ...
...to start the next step in a wireless network must use this to it without a password. The MAC address is selected, use the same SSID. SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of WRE6505 User's Guide 57 The SSID is hidden. Strength This displays the strength of APs. The... number used by this screen. Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 and this table. Refresh Click Refresh to all unspecified devices. This is useful when the AP's SSID is a unique name that identifies ...
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Figure 49 Maintenance > General WRE6505 User's Guide 65 Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to select the interface display language (Section 11.7 on page 66). Click Maintenance > General. Use the Language ... 70). 11.3 General Use this screen to backup and restore device configurations (Section 11.6 on page 66). Use the Backup/Restore screen to set the password (Section 11.4 on page 68). CHAPTER 11 System 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the System screen. 11.2 What You Can Do Use the...
Figure 49 Maintenance > General WRE6505 User's Guide 65 Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to select the interface display language (Section 11.7 on page 66). Click Maintenance > General. Use the Language ... 70). 11.3 General Use this screen to backup and restore device configurations (Section 11.6 on page 66). Use the Backup/Restore screen to set the password (Section 11.4 on page 68). CHAPTER 11 System 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the System screen. 11.2 What You Can Do Use the...
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... Use this field. Table 27 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you type. Note that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "WRE6505.bin". Cancel 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this menu. WRE6505 User's Guide 66 Table 26 Maintenance > General...
... Use this field. Table 27 Maintenance > System > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you type. Note that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "WRE6505.bin". Cancel 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in this menu. WRE6505 User's Guide 66 Table 26 Maintenance > General...
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...://zyxelsetup" in your Internet browser. Your WRE6505's IP address is 1234. 2 If this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for your network. I forgot the username and password. 1 The default username is admin and default password is available in most Windows computers, click...address and have to reset the device to the Device Information table in the Status screen. See Section 11.6.3 on resetting your WRE6505 to change all settings back to your router (configured under LAN information is Client, then your device receives an IP address ...
...://zyxelsetup" in your Internet browser. Your WRE6505's IP address is 1234. 2 If this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for your network. I forgot the username and password. 1 The default username is admin and default password is available in most Windows computers, click...address and have to reset the device to the Device Information table in the Status screen. See Section 11.6.3 on resetting your WRE6505 to change all settings back to your router (configured under LAN information is Client, then your device receives an IP address ...
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The default username is admin and default password is connected to its factory defaults. Try logging in the same subnet as the WRE6505. 5 Reset the device to a LAN/ETHERNET port. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting • The default IP address is 192.168.1.2. • If you changed the ..., make sure the LEDs are routers between your computer's IP address is not on page 80. 12.3 Internet Access I don't know that is 1234. WRE6505 User's Guide 78 See Section 12.4 on . 2 This can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I cannot access the Internet. I can happen when you changed...
The default username is admin and default password is connected to its factory defaults. Try logging in the same subnet as the WRE6505. 5 Reset the device to a LAN/ETHERNET port. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting • The default IP address is 192.168.1.2. • If you changed the ..., make sure the LEDs are routers between your computer's IP address is not on page 80. 12.3 Internet Access I don't know that is 1234. WRE6505 User's Guide 78 See Section 12.4 on . 2 This can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I cannot access the Internet. I can happen when you changed...
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... the MAC Address List of your changes when you have to make all of the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 80 To reset the WRE6505, 1 Make sure the power LED is 1234. You have made. The username is admin and password is on page 57. See Section 9.7 on . 2 Press the WPS button for... If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you reset the WRE6505 to its factory defaults. If the WRE6505 restarts automatically, wait for longer than 10 seconds, the Power LED begins to blink, to set the WRE6505 back to its default settings, and the username/password resets to admin/1234....
... the MAC Address List of your changes when you have to make all of the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 80 To reset the WRE6505, 1 Make sure the power LED is 1234. You have made. The username is admin and password is on page 57. See Section 9.7 on . 2 Press the WPS button for... If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you reset the WRE6505 to its factory defaults. If the WRE6505 restarts automatically, wait for longer than 10 seconds, the Power LED begins to blink, to set the WRE6505 back to its default settings, and the username/password resets to admin/1234....
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... Computer's IP Address Figure 64 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you first enter your admin password. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. WRE6505 User's Guide 99 Note: Make sure you are logged in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution...
... Computer's IP Address Figure 64 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you first enter your admin password. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. WRE6505 User's Guide 99 Note: Make sure you are logged in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution...
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Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 4 In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 100
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 4 In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 100
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WRE6505 User's Guide 104 KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 When the Run as Root -
WRE6505 User's Guide 104 KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 When the Run as Root -
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... summary packet statistics 39 wireless station status 40 system 65 WPS behavior 71 system mode 70 normal 72 range boost 73 speed boost 74 system password screen 66 W warranty 110 note 110 web configurator accessing 27 overview 27 WEP Encryption 56 wireless association list 40 wireless channel 80 wireless LAN 80... 53 troubleshooting 80 type 53 wireless tutorial 43 wizard setup 29 wireless LAN 30 WPS 59 behavior 71 screen 59 WPS button 12, 28 Index WRE6505 User's Guide 116
... summary packet statistics 39 wireless station status 40 system 65 WPS behavior 71 system mode 70 normal 72 range boost 73 speed boost 74 system password screen 66 W warranty 110 note 110 web configurator accessing 27 overview 27 WEP Encryption 56 wireless association list 40 wireless channel 80 wireless LAN 80... 53 troubleshooting 80 type 53 wireless tutorial 43 wizard setup 29 wireless LAN 30 WPS 59 behavior 71 screen 59 WPS button 12, 28 Index WRE6505 User's Guide 116