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User’s Guide
WAP3205 v3
Wireless N300 Access Point
Copyright © 2019 Zyxel Communications Corporation
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IMPO RTANT!
READ C A REFULLY BEFO RE USE.
KEEP THIS G UIDE FO R FUTURE REFERENC E.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from what you see due to differences in release
versions or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is accurate.
Re la te d Do c ume ntatio n
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the managed device.
•More Information
Go to sup p o rt.zyxe l.c o m to find other information on the WAP3205 v3.
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C o nte nts O ve rvie w
Use r’ s G uide ................................ ........................................................................................................8
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 14
Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................. 21
Modes .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Te c hnic a l Re fe re nc e ......................................................................... ............................................... 5 3
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 54
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
System .................................................................................................................................................... 70
Logs ........................................................................................................................................................ 73
Tools ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
Language .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Operation Mode .................................................................................................................................. 81
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 83
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Ta b le o f C o nte nts
C o nte nts O ve rvie w .............................................................................................................................3
Ta b le o f C o nte nts ......................................................................... ........................................................ 4
Part I: Use r’s G uide ............................................................................................ 8
C ha pter 1
Intro duc tion ....................... ...................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Securing the WAP3205 v3 .............................................................................................................. 10
1.3 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4 The WPS/RESET Button .................................................................................................................... 11
1.4.1 Using the WPS/RESET Button ................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 12
C ha pter 2
The We b C o nfig ura tor... .....................................................................................................................1 4
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Preparing your Computer to Access the Web Configurator .................................................... 14
2.2.1 Static IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows .................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Static IP Configuration in MAC OS X ................................................................................... 17
2.3 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 18
2.4 Resetting the WAP3205 v3 ............................................................................................................. 20
C ha pter 3
C o nne c tio n Wizard ................................................ .................................................... ...................... ..2 1
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Choosing a System Operation Mode .......................................................................................... 21
3.4 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode .................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 WLAN Setup ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Device Information ............................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater Mode ......................................................................... 24
3.5.1 AP Select ................................................................................................................................ 24
3.5.2 Wireless Setup ........................................................................................................................ 25
3.5.3 WLAN Information ................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.4 Device Information ............................................................................................................... 27
3.6 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge Mode ................................................................................... 29
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3.6.1 AP Select ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.6.2 Wireless Setup ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.6.3 Device Information ............................................................................................................... 31
C ha pter 4
Mo de s ..................................................................... ............................................................................3 3
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to AP Mode .........................................................................................34
4.2.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ..................................................................................................... 35
4.2.2 AP Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................. 36
4.3 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to Universal Repeater Mode ............................................................. 37
4.3.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) ......................................................................... 38
4.3.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel ................................................................................. 40
4.4 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to Client Bridge Mode ........................................................................ 41
4.4.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode) .................................................................................... 42
4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel ................................................................................. 43
C ha pter 5
Tutorials ................................................................... ............................................................................4 5
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP ............................................................................... 45
5.3 Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your WAP3205 v3 and Wireless Client ......... 45
5.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................................................................................ 45
5.3.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................. 46
5.4 Connecting to the WAP3205 v3’s Wi-Fi Network Manually (No WPS) ...................................... 48
5.4.1 Configuring Wireless Security on the WAP3205 v3 ............................................................ 49
5.4.2 Configure Your Notebook .................................................................................................... 50
Part II: Te c hnic a l Re fe re nc e ........................................................................... 53
C ha pter 6
Wire less LA N ................................................................................................ ................................. ......54
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 54
6.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 55
6.3 What You Should Know ................................................................................................................. 55
6.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................................... 56
6.3.2 MAC Address Filter ................................................................................................................ 56
6.3.3 Encryption .............................................................................................................................. 56
6.3.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................................... 57
6.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ....................................................................................................... 57
6.4.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................. 59
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6.4.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................... 59
6.4.3 WPA PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................. 61
6.5 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................ 61
6.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ................................................................................................... 62
6.7 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 63
6.8 WPS Station Screen ........................................................................................................................ 64
6.9 Scheduling Screen ......................................................................................................................... 65
6.10 AP Select Screen .......................................................................................................................... 66
6.11 WLAN Information Screen ........................................................................................................... 67
C ha pter 7
LAN ................................................ ......................................................................................................68
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 68
7.2 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 68
7.3 LAN IP Screen .................................................................................................................................. 69
C ha pter 8
Syste m .......................................................................................................... .......................................70
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 70
8.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 70
8.3 System General Screen ................................................................................................................ 70
8.4 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................................ 71
C ha pter 9
Lo g s .......... .................................. ......................... ................................................................................73
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 73
9.2 What You Need to Know ............................................................................................................... 73
9.3 View Log Screen ............................................................................................................................. 73
C ha pter 10
To o ls ...... ..............................................................................................................................................7 5
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 75
10.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 75
10.3 Firmware Upload Screen ............................................................................................................. 75
10.4 Configuration Screen ................................................................................................................... 77
10.4.1 Backup Configuration ........................................................................................................ 77
10.4.2 Restore Configuration ........................................................................................................ 78
10.4.3 Back to Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 79
10.5 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................... 79
C ha pter 11
La ng ua ge ........................................................................................................................................... 80
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C ha pter 12
O p e ra tion Mo de .......................... ......................................................................................................81
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 81
12.2 General Screen ............................................................................................................................. 81
C ha pter 13
Troub le sho o ting .................................... ............................................................................................ ..8 3
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................. 83
13.2 WAP3205 v3 Access and Login ................................................................................................... 84
13.3 Internet Access ............................................................................................................................. 85
13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 v3 to Its Factory Defaults .................................................................... 86
13.5 Wireless Problems .......................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix A IP Addresses and Subnetting...................................................................................... 88
Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions .............................................. 97
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address.................................................................. 106
Appendix D Wireless LANs .............................................................................................................. 133
Appendix E Common Services ...................................................................................................... 146
Appendix F Customer Support ...................................................................................................... 149
Appendix G Legal Information...................................................................................................... 155
Inde x ........................................................................................................ .........................................162
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PART I
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C HAPTER 1
Intro duc tio n
1.1 O ve rvie w
The WAP3205 v3 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing
easy network access to mobile users.
Your can create the following connections using the WAP3205 v3:
• LA N. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the WAP3205 v3 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• WLA N. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP3205 v3 to access network resources.
Figure 1 WAP3205 v3 Network
You can set up the WAP3205 v3 with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in one of the following
device modes:
• Access Point
• Universal Repeater
• Client Bridge
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Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WAP3205 v3. Menus slightly vary according to which
mode you’re using.
See Chapter 4 on page 33 for more information on these modes.
1.2 Se c uring the WAP3205 v3
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP3205 v3 more secure and to manage the WAP3205 v3
more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of
characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the WAP3205 v3 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP3205 v3. You could simply
restore your last configuration.
AP or Universal
Repeater Mode
Client Bridge Mode
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1.3 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
1.4 The WPS/ RESET Butto n
Your WAP3205 v3 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must
support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED C O LOR STA TUS DESC RIPTION
POWER Green On The WAP3205 v3 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The WAP3205 v3 is not receiving power.
WLAN 2.4G Green On The WAP3205 v3 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP3205 v3 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
The WAP3205 v3 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Ethernet Green On The WAP3205 v3 LAN port (any of 5 ports) is connected with a router or
client device.
Off The WAP3205 v3 LAN port (any of 5 ports) is not connected with a
router or client device.
WPS Green On WPS status is configured.
Blinking The WAP3205 v3 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
Off The WPS status is not configured or disabled.
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Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (recommended) on the device
itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one
device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has
two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set
up a secure network by themselves.
The WPS/ RESET single button is located at the back panel of the WAP3205 v3.
1.4 .1 Using the WPS/ RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the WPS/ RESET button within 3 seconds to turn on the WPS function
3 Press the WPS/ RESET button for longer than 10 seconds to reset the WAP3205 v3 back to its factory-
default configurations.
For more information on using WPS/ RESET, see
Section 5.3 on page 45.
1.5 Wa ll Mo unting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Be c a re ful to a vo id da m a g ing p ipe s or c a b le s loc a ted inside the wa ll
whe n drilling ho le s for the sc re ws.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full
depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave
a small gap of about 0.5 cm.
If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert the screws all
the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the WAP3205 v3 with the
connection cables.
5 Align the holes on the back of the WAP3205 v3 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205 v3 on the
screws.
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 10.50 cm
M4 Screws Two
Screw anchors (optional) Two
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Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example
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C HAPTER 2
The We b C o nfig ura to r
2.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter describes how to access the WAP3205 v3 Web Configurator and provides an overview of its
screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the WAP3205 v3 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 8.0 and later versions, Mozilla
Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet
Explorer.
2.2 Pre pa ring yo ur C o m pute r to A c c e ss the We b C o nfig ura to r
This section shows you how to assign a static IP address to your computer.
In order to access the web configurator your computer needs to be in the same subnet as the WAP3205
v3. Below you will find the steps to set a static IP on both Windows 7 (
Section 2.2.1 on page 14) and MAC
OS X 10.11(Section 2.2.2 on page 17) operating systems. For other operating systems go to Appendix C
on page 106.
2.2 .1 Static IP C o nfig ura tio n in Mic ro so ft Windo ws
Follow these steps to change your computer’s IP address in Windows 7 operating system.
1 Click on the Ne twork Icon located in the System Tray of your Task Bar. After you have clicked the
icon a small message window will appear, select O pe n Ne twork a nd Sha ring C e nte r.
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Note: You can also access the Ne two rk and Sha ring C e nter by going to the C o ntrol Pane l in
the Start Me nu and clicking on Ne two rk a nd Sharing C e nte r.
2 Once you have accessed the Ne two rk a nd Sharing C e nte r, click on Lo c al Are a Co nne c tion to access
the adapter’s settings.
3 After accesing the connection’s general settings, click on the Prope rtie s button.
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Note: You can also access the adapter’s settings by clicking on Cha ng e ad a pte r se tting s
located on the left side bar. Then right-clicking on the Lo c al Are a Co nne c tion icon and
selecting Prop e rtie s.
4 In the connection’s properties select the Inte rne t Pro toc o l Ve rsion 4 (TCP/ IPv4) item, then click on the
Prop e rtie s button.
5 Once you have accessed the Inte rne t Proto c ol Ve rsion 4 (TC P/ IPv4) properties, click on the Use the
follo wing IP a ddre ss radio button and type your new IP address. Your computer must be in the same
subnet in order to access this website address.You must give it a fixed IP address in the range between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254. Then type 255.255.255.0 as your subnet mask, click O K to close the
Inte rnet Pro to c ol Ve rsion 4 (TCP/ IPv4) Pro p e rtie s window. Then click O K to close the Lo c a l Area
C o nne ction
Note: After you have configured your WAP3205 v3, you must remember to change your static
IP back to automatic to be able to access the Internet. If you want to change the IP
address to automatic (default) then repeat steps 1 to 4, for step 5 select the Obtain a n
IP a d d re ss a uto m a tic a lly radio button, and click O K.
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2.2 .2 Static IP C o nfig ura tio n in MAC O S X
Follow these steps to change your computer’s IP address in MAC OS X 10.11 operating system.
1 Open your Syste m Preferenc e s, then click on Ne two rk.
2 Once the Ne two rk screen is open, it is recommended you click on Lo ca tion > Edit Lo ca tions to create a
new profile. Use the + button to add a new profile, in this case it is called Static IP. This will easily help you
change from static IP address to automatic.
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3 After creating your Sta tic IP profile, make sure it is selected, then click on the Co nfig ure IPv4 scroll button
and select Ma nua lly. Then modify your IP Address, your computer must be in the same subnet in order to
access this website address.You must give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254. Then type 255.255.255.0 as your subnet mask, and click Ap p ly to save your changes.
Note: After you have configured your WAP3205 v3, you must remember to change your static
IP back to obtaining it automatically to be able to access the Internet. If you want to
change the IP address to automatic (default) repeat step 1, then on Loc ation select
Autom a tic or a different profile you have configured.
2.3 Ac c e ssing the We b C o nfig ura tor
1 Make sure your WAP3205 v3 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the WAP3205 v3 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Type the WAP3205 v3’s default address “http://192.168.1.2 to access any of the modes.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.You must give it a
fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 (see
Section 2.2 on page 14).
4 Type a dm in (default) as the user name and 123 4 (default) as the password and click Log in.
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Figure 4 Login Screen
5 You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next.
Type a new password. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Ignore if you do not want to change the
password this time.
Figure 5 Change Password Screen
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Adm inistra tor Inac tivity Time r field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into
the WAP3205 v3 if this happens.
6 Select the setup type you want to use.
• Click G o to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard for basic Internet and Wireless setup.
• Click G o to A d va nc ed Se tup to view and configure all the WAP3205 v3’s settings.
• Select a language to go to the basic Web Configurator in that language. To change to the
advanced configurator see
Chapter 11 on page 80.
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Figure 6 Selecting the setup mode
2.4 Re se tting the WA P3205 v3
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to
use the WPS/ RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 v3 to reload the factory-default configuration file.
This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the username will be reset
to a d m in and password will be reset to 12 34. The IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.2”.
Make sure the power LED is on and press the WPS/ RESET button for longer than 10 seconds to restart/
reboot and set the WAP3205 v3 back to its factory-default configurations.
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C HAPTER 3
C o nne c tio n Wiza rd
3.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Leave a
field blank if you don’t have that information.
3.2 Ac c e ssing the Wiza rd
1 After you access the WAP3205 v3 Web Configurator, click G o to W izard se tup.
Figure 7 Select Go to Wizard setup
3.3 C ho o sing a Syste m O pe ra tio n Mo de
The WAP3205 v3 offers three different system operation modes: Access Point mode, Universal Repeater
mode and Client Bridge mode. To learn more about each mode refer to
Chapter 4 on page 33. When
you click on the Wizard Setup the following screen opens.
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Figure 8 Wizard Setup - General> System Operation Mode
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: After choosing an operating mode, the next screen will vary according to the mode
you have selected. If you have selected an operating mode different than the current
mode, your WAP3205 v3 will restart.
3.4 C o nne c tio n Wiza rd - Ac c e ss Point Mo de
The WAP3205 v3’s system operation mode is set to access point mode by default. In this mode your
WAP3205 v3 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet.
3.4.1 WLAN Se tup
The following screen will open. Use this screen to configure the WAP3205 v3’s wireless network settings.
Figure 9 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode> WLAN Setup
Table 3 Wizard Setup - General> System Operation Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
Access Point Select Ac c e ss Point to allow wireless devices to communicate with a wired
network.
Universal Repeater Select Universa l Repe a ter to transmit traffic between two wireless networks.
Client Bridge Select C lie nt Bridg e to connect your WAP3205 v3 to an existing network via an
access point.
Apply Click Apply to save the changes to your WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration of this screen.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.4.2 De vic e Info rm a tion
After configuring the general settings for your WAP3205 v3’s wireless network. The following screen
displays, showing all the details about your device.
Figure 1 0 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode> Device Information
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode> WLAN Setup
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
WLAN Setup
802.11 Mode Select the wireless standard the WAP3205 v3 uses.
Name (SSID) Type the descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless LAN.
Security
Security Mode Select the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses for wireless connection.
When you select to use a security, the Pre- Sha re d Ke y field appears in this screen.
You can also select No ne to allow any client to associate this network without any
data encryption or authentication.
Pre-Shared Key Enter the password that lets you connect to the WAP3205 v3. Your password
should be in a string of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or hexadecimal
characters between 8 and 64.
Apply Click Apply to save the changes to your WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration of this screen.
Table 5 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
System Name This is the WAP3205 v3’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet MAC Address of your device.
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3.5 C o nne c tio n Wiza rd - Unive rsa l Re pe a te r Mo d e
In Universal Repeater mode, your WAP3205 v3 can act as an access point and wireless client at the
same time.
3.5.1 AP Sele c t
The following screen will open. Use this screen to connect the WAP3205 v3 to a wireless network.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP Address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s IP Subnet Mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN Information
-MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - Ena ble d or Disabled.
- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the
wireless LAN.
- Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or Auto when
the WAP3205 v3 automatically scans and selects the Wireless Lan’s
channel.
- Operating Channel This shows the current channel number the WAP3205 v3 uses over the
wireless LAN.
- Security Mode This shows the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses for the
wireless connection.
- 802.11 Mode This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the WAP3205 v3 supports.
Wireless clients must support the same standard in order to be able to
connect to the WAP3205 v3.
- WPS This displays Configure d when the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) has been
set up.
This displays Unco nfig ure d if the WPS has not been set up.
Run Wizard setup again Click here to run the Wizard setup one more time.
Go to advanced settings Click here to go to your WAP3205 v3’s advanced settings.
Table 5 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
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Figure 1 1 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> AP Select
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.5.2 Wire le ss Se tup
After you click C o nne c t the following screen will open. Use this screen to enter the Wi-FI key if wireless
security is enabled on the selected AP.
Table 6 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> AP Select
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
AP Select
First Click First button to go to the first page of the AP select table.
Previous Click Previous button to go to the previous page in the AP select table.
Next Click Ne xt button to go to the next page in the AP select table.
Last Click La st to go to the last page of the AP select table.
Select Click to choose the wireless device your WAP3205 v3 will connect to.
SSID This displays Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. The SSID is a unique
name that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network
must use the same SSID.
MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Channel This shows the channel number used by the wireless device.
Security Mode This shows the type of security configured on the wireless device. O p e n
means no security is configured and you can connect to it without a
password.
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly
depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your
WAP3205 v3 and this device.
Refresh Click this button to search for available wireless devices within transmission
range and update this table.
Connect Click this button to associate to the selected wireless device.
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Figure 1 2 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Wireless Setup
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.5.3 WLAN Info rma tio n
After your WAP3205 v3 has connected to a wireless device, use the following screen to configure the
wireless settings between the WAP3205 v3 and its wireless clients.
Figure 1 3 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> WLAN Information
Table 7 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Wireless Setup
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
Wireless Setup
Name (SSID) This shows the descriptive name of the wireless device you want the
WAP3205 v3 to connect to.
Security Mode This shows the type of security configured on the wireless device.
Shared Key Type the wireless device’s password to connect.
Back Click Bac k to return to the list of wireless devices.
Apply Click Ap p ly to associate with the selected wireless device.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.5.4 De vic e Info rm a tion
After connecting to an AP and configuring the WAP3205 v3’s wireless LAN, the following screen will
open, providing detailed information about your device.
Table 8 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> WLAN Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
WLAN STA Information
SSID This is the name of the selected AP the WAP3205 v3 is associating with.
Security Mode This shows the type of security configured on the wireless device.
Operating Channel This shows the channel the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the wireless
device.
WLAN AP Information
802.11 Mode Select the wireless standard the WAP3205 v3’s wireless LAN uses.
Name (SSID) Type the descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless
LAN.
Security
Security Mode Select the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses for wireless
connection. Choose WPA2 - PSK (AES) security to configure a Pre-Shared
Key in the box below.
Pre-Shared Key Enter the password that lets you connect to the WAP3205 v3. Your
password should be in a string of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or
hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save the changes to your WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration of this screen.
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Figure 1 4 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Device Information
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 9 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
System Name This is the WAP3205 v3’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP Address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s IP Subnet Mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC address of your device.
- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - Enab le d or Disa b le d .
- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the
wireless LAN.
- Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or Auto when
the WAP3205 v3 automatically scans and selects the Wireless Lan’s
channel.
- Operating Channel This shows the current channel number the WAP3205 v3 uses over the
Wireless LAN.
- Security Mode This shows the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses for the
wireless connection.
- 802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard the WAP3205 v3 uses.
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3.6 C o nne c tio n Wiza rd - C lie nt Brid g e Mo d e
The WAP3205 v3’s system operation mode is now Client Bridge, your WAP3205 v3 can act as a wireless
client to connect to an existing network via an access point.
3.6.1 AP Sele c t
The AP Se lec t screen will open. Use this screen to connect your WAP3205 v3 to an access point in the
area.
Figure 1 5 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge> AP Select
- WPS This displays Config ure d when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unc onfigure d if the WPS has not been set up.
WLAN STA Information
- SSID This is the name of the selected AP that the WAP3205 v3 is associating with.
- Security Mode This shows the wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the
wireless device.
- Connection Status This shows whether the WAP3205 v3 is currently associated with the
selected AP.
- Connection Speed This shows the connection speed between the WAP3205 v3 and the
selected AP.
Run Wizard setup again Click here to run the Wizard setup one more time.
Go to Advanced setup Click here to go to your WAP3205 v3’s advanced settings.
Table 9 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.6.2 Wire le ss Se tup
After you click C o nne c t the following screen will open. Use this screen to enter the Wi-FI key if wireless
security is enabled on the selected AP.
Figure 1 6 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Wireless Setup
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 10 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge> AP Select
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
AP Select
First Click First button to go to the first page of the AP select table.
Previous Click Previous button to go to the previous page in the AP select table.
Next Click Ne xt button to go to the next page in the AP select table.
Last Click La st to go to the last page of the AP select table.
Select Click to choose the wireless device your WAP3205 v3 will connect to.
SSID This displays Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. The SSID is a unique
name that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network
must use the same SSID.
MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Channel This shows the channel number used by the wireless device.
Security Mode This shows the type of security configured on the wireless device. O p e n
means no security is configured and you can connect to it without a
password.
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly
depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your
WAP3205 v3 and this device.
Refresh Click this button to search for available wireless devices within transmission
range and update this table.
Connect Click this button to associate to the selected wireless device.
Table 11 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Wireless Setup
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
Wireless Setup
Name (SSID) This shows the descriptive name of the wireless device you want the
WAP3205 v3 to connect to.
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3.6.3 De vic e Info rm a tion
After connecting to an AP, the following screen will open.
Figure 1 7 Connection Wizard- Client Bridge> Device Information
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Security Mode This shows the type of security configured on the wireless device.
Shared Key Type the wireless device’s password to connect.
Back Click Bac k to return to the list of wireless devices.
Apply Click Ap p ly to associate with the selected wireless device.
Table 11 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater> Wireless Setup
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
Table 12 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
System Name This is the WAP3205 v3’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP Address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s IP Subnet Mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN STA Information
- SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the
wireless LAN.
- Security Mode This shows the wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the
wireless device.
- Connection Status This shows whether the WAP3205 v3 is currently associated with the
selected AP.
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Run Wizard setup again Click here to run the Wizard setup one more time.
Go to Advanced setup Click here to go to your WAP3205 v3’s advanced settings.
Table 12 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge> Device Information
LABEL DESCRIPTIO N
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C HAPTER 4
Mo de s
4.1 O ve rvie w
You can set up the WAP3205 v3 with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different device
modes.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. The WAP3205 v3
automatically restarts when you change modes.
• Ac ce ss Po int: Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in your network and you want to set up a
wireless network and bridge the wired and wireless connections on t he WAP3205 v3.
Figure 1 8 AP Mode
• Unive rsa l Re p e a te r: In this mode, the WAP3205 v3 (N) can be an access point and a wireless client at
the same time. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and
you want the WAP3205 v3 (N) to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to the access
point.
Figure 1 9 Universal Repeater
LEW
LEW
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• C lie nt Bridg e: Use this mode to have the WAP3205 v3 (N) work only as a wireless client if there is an
existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your local
network wirelessly. In this mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access
point to which you want to connect.
Figure 2 0 Client Bridge
4.2 Se tting yo ur WAP3205 v3 to AP Mo de
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 v3.
2 The default LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.2. The WAP3205 v3 cannot assign your
computer an IP address, so you must give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254 (Section 2.2 on page 14).
3 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type the
IP address of the WAP3205 v3 as the web address in your web browser.
4 Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 14 for instructions on how to do this.
5 Go to O pe ratio n M o d e > G ene ra l and select A c ce ss Po int.
6 A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click O K in the pop-up message
window. Click Ap p ly. Your WAP3205 v3 is now in AP Mode .
Note: Wait while the WAP3205 v3 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
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4.2 .1 Status Sc re e n (A P Mo de )
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in AP Mo d e .
Figure 2 1 Status Screen (AP Mode)
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 13 Status Screen (AP Mode)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name This is the Syste m Na m e you enter in the Ma inte nanc e > Syste m > G ene ra l screen. It is for
identification purposes.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - Ena ble d or Disabled .
- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless LAN.
- Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or Auto when the WAP3205
v3 automatically scans and selects the Wireless Lan’s channel.
- Operating Channel This shows the current channel number the WAP3205 v3 uses for the wireless connection.
- Security Mode This shows the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses.
- 802.11 Mode This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the WAP3205 v3 supports. Wireless clients must
support the same standard in order to be able to connect to the WAP3205 v3.
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4.2.2 AP Na vig a tion Pa ne l
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 v3 features in AP Mode .
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in AP Mo de .
Figure 2 2 Menu: AP Mode
- WPS This displays C o nfig ure d when the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) has been set up.
This displays Unc o nfig ure d if the WPS has not been set up.
System Status
Operation Mode This field shows the device operating mode: Ac c e ss Point, Unive rsa l Re p e ate r or C lie nt
Bridg e .
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 v3 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205 v3’s present
date and time.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 v3 port types.
Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is
disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/ A when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and
N/ A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
Client Table Use this screen to view current client information. Click “Details...” to see the screen.
Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click “De tails...” to see
the screen.
Message Use this screen to view the status of the WAP3205 v3.
Table 13 Status Screen (AP Mode) (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the sub-menus.
4.3 Se tting yo ur WAP3205 v3 to Unive rsa l Re pe a te r Mo d e
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 v3.
2 The default LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.2. You must give your computer a fixed IP
address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 (
Section 2.2 on page 14).
3 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type the
IP address of the WAP3205 v3 as the web address in your web browser.
4 Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 14 for instructions on how to do this.
5 Go to O pe ratio n M o d e > G ene ra l and select Unive rsa l Re p e a ter.
Table 14 Menu: AP Mode
LINK TA B FUNCTION
Network
Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP3205 v3 to block access to
devices or block the devices from accessing the WAP3205 v3.
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting Use this screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date.
Logs View Log Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Configuration Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory
defaults to your WAP3205 v3.
Restart This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the power
off.
Language This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Operation
Mode
General This screen allows you to select the device operating mode: A c ce ss Point,
Unive rsa l Re p e a te r or Client Bridg e .
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6 A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click O K in the pop-up message
window. Click Ap p ly. Your WAP3205 v3 is now in Unive rsa l Re p e a ter mode.
Note: Wait while the WAP3205 v3 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
4.3 .1 Status Sc re e n (Unive rsa l Re pe a te r Mo d e )
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in Unive rsal Re p e ate r mode.
Figure 2 3 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
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The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 15 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name This is the Syste m Na me you enter in the Ma inte na nce > Syste m > G ene ral screen.
It is for identification purposes.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server.
WLAN AP Information
- MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - Ena b le d or Disab led.
- Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive SSID name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless
LAN.
- Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or Auto when the
WAP3205 v3 automatically scans and selects the Wireless LAN’s channel.
- Operating Channel This shows the current channel number the WAP3205 v3 uses over the Wireless LAN.
- Security Mode This shows the data encryption method the WAP3205 v3 uses for the wireless
connection.
- 802.11 Mode This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the WAP3205 v3 supports. Wireless clients
must support the same standard in order to be able to connect to the WAP3205
v3.
- WPS This displays Co nfig ure d when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unc o nfig ure d if the WPS has not been set up.
WLAN STA Information
- SSID This is the name of the selected AP that the WAP3205 v3 is associating with.
- Security Mode This shows the wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the wireless
device.
- Connection Status This shows whether the WAP3205 v3 is currently associated with the selected AP.
System Status
Operation Mode This field shows the device operating mode: Ac c ess Point, Unive rsal Re p e ate r or
C lie nt Bridg e.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 v3 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205 v3’s present
date and time.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 v3 port types.
Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or
connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is
disabled.
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4.3 .2 Unive rsa l Re p e a te r Na viga tio n Pa ne l
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 v3 features in Unive rsa l Re p e a te r Mo de .
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Unive rsa l Re p e a ter Mo d e .
Figure 2 4 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/ A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
Client table Use this screen to view current client information. Click “Details...” to see the
screen.
Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click “De ta ils...” to
see the screen.
Message Use this screen to view the status of the WAP3205 v3.
Table 15 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Table 16 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
LINK TA B FUNCTION
Status This screen shows the WAP3205 v3’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary
statistics tables.
Network
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4.4 Se tting yo ur WAP3205 v3 to C lie nt Brid g e Mo d e
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 v3.
2 The default LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.2. You give your computer a fixed IP address in
the range between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 (
Section 2.2 on page 14).
3 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type the
IP address of the WAP3205 v3 as the web address in your web browser.
4 Log into the Web Configurator. See the
Chapter 2 on page 14 for instructions on how to do this.
5 Go to O pe ratio n M o d e > G ene ra l and select C lie nt Bridg e.
WLAN AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WAP3205 v3 to
connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
General Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP3205 v3 to block access to
devices or block the devices from accessing the WAP3205 v3.
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting Use this screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date.
Logs View Log Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Configuration Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory
defaults to your WAP3205 v3.
Restart This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the power
off.
Language This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Operation
Mode
General This screen allows you to select the device operating mode: A c ce ss Point,
Unive rsa l Re p e a te r or Client Bridg e .
Table 16 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode (continued)
LINK TA B FUNCTION
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6 A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click O K in the pop-up message
window. Click Ap p ly. Your WAP3205 v3 is now in C lie nt Bridg e mode.
Note: Wait while the WAP3205 v3 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
4.4 .1 Status Sc re e n (C lie nt Bridg e Mo de )
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in Clie nt Bridg e mode.
Figure 2 5 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)
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The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
4.4 .2 Unive rsa l Re p e a te r Na viga tio n Pa ne l
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 v3 features in C lie nt Bridg e Mode .
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in C lie nt Bridg e Mo de .
Table 17 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name This is the Syste m Na me you enter in the Ma inte na nce > Syste m > G ene ral screen.
It is for identification purposes.
Firmware Version This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP Server This shows the status of the LAN port’s DHCP server.
WLAN STA Information
- SSID This is the name of the selected AP that the WAP3205 v3 is associating with.
- Security Mode This shows the wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the AP.
- Connection Status This shows whether the WAP3205 v3 is currently associated with the selected AP.
System Status
Operation Mode This field shows the device operating mode: Ac c e ss Point, Unive rsal Re p e ate r or
C lie nt Bridg e.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 v3 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205 v3’s present
date and time.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 v3 port types.
Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or
connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is
disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/ A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and N/ A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
Client Table Use this screen to view information of the client that is currently connected to the
WAP3205 v3’s Ethernet LAN port.
Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
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Figure 2 6 Menu: Client Bridge Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 18 Menu: Client Bridge Mode
LINK TA B FUNCTION
Status This screen shows the WAP3205 v3’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary
statistics tables.
Network
AP Select AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WAP3205 v3 to
connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
WLAN
Information
Use this screen to view the SSID and security mode of the AP to which the
WAP3205 v3 is connecting.
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting Use this screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date.
Logs View Log Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools Firmware Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Configuration Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory
defaults to your WAP3205 v3.
Restart This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the power
off.
Language This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Operation
Mode
General This screen allows you to select the device operating mode: A c ce ss Point,
Unive rsa l Re p e a te r or Client Bridg e .
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C HAPTER 5
Tuto ria ls
5.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 v3 as follows:
•
How to Connect to the Internet from an AP
• Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your WAP3205 v3 and Wireless Client
• Connecting to the WAP3205 v3’s Wi-Fi Network Manually (No WPS)
5.2 How to Co nne c t to the Inte rne t fro m a n A P
This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook,
B in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the AP wirelessly.
Figure 2 7 Wireless AP Connection to the Internet
5.3 C o nfig ure Wire le ss Se c urity Using WPS o n b o th yo ur WAP3205 v3 a nd Wire le ss C lie nt
This section gives you an example of how to set up a wireless network using WPS. This example uses the
WAP3205 v3 as the AP and a WPS-enabled Android smartphone as the wireless client.
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do both.
• Push Butto n Co nfig ura tion (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See
Section 5.3.1 on page 45.This is the easier method.
• PIN C onfig ura tion - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal
Identification Number) in the WAP3205 v3’s interface. See Section 5.3.2 on page 46. This is the more
secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
5.3.1 Push Butto n C o nfig uratio n (PBC)
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1 Make sure that your WAP3205 v3 is turned on and that it is within range of your computer.
2 WPS is enabled by default on the WAP3205 v3. If not, log into WAP3205 v3’s Web Configurator and turn it
on in the Ne two rk > Wire le ss LA N > WPS screen. You can either press the WPS button on the WAP3205
v3’s panel or press Push Butto n in the Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN > WPS Sta tion screen.
3 Go to your phone settings and turn on Wi-Fi. Open the Wi-Fi networks list and tap WPS Push Button or the
WPS icon ( ).
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within
two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WAP3205 v3 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two
minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WAP3205 v3 securely.
The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button
on both WAP3205 v3 and wireless client (the Android smartphone in this example).
Figure 2 8 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
5.3.2 PIN Co nfigura tio n
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to check the client’s PIN number and use the
WAP3205 v3’s configuration interface.
Wireless Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
WAP3205 v3
WPS/ Reset
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1 Go to your phone settings and turn on Wi-Fi. Open the Wi-Fi networks list and tap WPS PIN Entry get a PIN
number.
2 Enter the client’s PIN number to the PIN field in the Ne two rk > Wire le ss LA N > W PS Statio n screen on the
WAP3205 v3.
3 Click the Sta rt button (or button next to the PIN field) on the WAP3205 v3’s WPS Sta tion screen within two
minutes.
The WAP3205 v3 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the
wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the
WAP3205 v3 securely.
The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on WAP3205 v3 and
wireless client (ex. the Android smartphone in this example) by using PIN method.
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Figure 2 9 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
5.4 C o nne c ting to the WA P3205 v3’s Wi- Fi Ne two rk Ma nua lly (No WPS)
In this example, we change the WAP3205 v3’s wireless settings, and then manually select the WAP3205
v3’s new SSID and enter the Wi-Fi key to connect a wireless client to the WAP3205 v3.
Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Enter WPS PIN
WPS
from other device:
WPS
START
Wireless Client
AP
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5.4.1 Co nfiguring Wire le ss Se c urity o n the WA P32 05 v3
This section shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your
WAP3205 v3.
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your WAP3205 v3.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see
Section 2.3 on page 18).
1 Open the Ne two rk > Wire less LAN > G e neral screen in the WAP3205 v3’s Web Configurator.
2 Make sure the Ena b le W ire le ss LAN check box is selected.
3 Enter SSID_ Exa m p le 3 as the SSID and select Auto in the C ha nne l Sele c tio n field to have the WAP3205 v3
scans for and select an available channel automatically.
4 Set security mode to WPA2 - PSK(A ES) and enter Thisism yWPA- PSKpre- sha re dke y in the Pre- Sha re d Ke y
field. Click Ap p ly.
Figure 3 0 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General
5 Open the Sta tus screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Devic e Informa tion.
SSID SSID_Example
C ha nne l Auto
Sec urity WPA2-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
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Figure 3 1 Tutorial: Status Screen
5.4 .2 C o nfig ure Yo ur No te b oo k
Note: In this example, we use a Windows 7 laptop that has a built-in wireless adapter as the
wireless client.
1 The WAP3205 v3 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make sure that your
notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.
2 Click the Wi-Fi icon in your computer’s system tray.
3 The Wireless Ne two rk C o nne c tion screen displays. Click the refresh button to update the list of the
available wireless APs within range.
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4 Select SSID_Exa m ple 3 and click C o nne c t.
5 The following screen displays if WPS is enabled on the WAP3205 v3 but you didn’t press the WPS button.
Click Co nne ct using a s se c urity ke y inste a d.
6 Type the security key in the following screen. Click O K.
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7 Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below.
8 If the wireless client keeps trying to connect to or acquiring an IP address from the WAP3205 v3, make
sure you entered the correct security key.
If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter
http://www.zyxel.com or the URL
of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection
is successfully configured.
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C HAPTER 6
Wire le ss LAN
6.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WAP3205 v3. See the
appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Figure 3 2 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are called
wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the
printer) or with the Internet. Your WAP3205 v3 is the AP in the above example.
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6.2 Wha t Yo u C a n Do
Wireless screens vary according to the device mode you are using.
See
Chapter 4 on page 33 for more information on device modes.
• Use the G e neral screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security
mode (
Section 6.4 on page 57).
• Use the MA C Filte r screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from
connecting to the WAP3205 v3 (Section 6.5 on page 61).
• Use the Adva nc e d screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (
Section 6.6 on
page 62
).
• Use the WPS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually (Section 6.7 on page 63).
• Use the WPS Sta tion screen to add a wireless station using WPS (
Section 6.8 on page 64).
• Use the Sc he duling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (
Section 6.9 on page
65
).
• Use the AP Se le c t screen to choose an access point that you want the WAP3205 v3 (in universal
repeater mode) to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP (Section 6.10 on
page 66
).
• Use the WLAN Informa tio n screen to view the SSID and security of the selected AP wireless network
(Section 6.11 on page 67).
6.3 Wha t Yo u Should Kno w
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.
Wireless Screen Access Point Universal Repeater Client Bridge
General
MAC Filter
Advanced
WPS
WPS Station
Scheduling
AP Select
WLAN Information
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• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency,
to send and receive information.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
6.3.1 Wire le ss Se c urity O ve rvie w
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
6.3 .2 MA C Ad dre ss Filte r
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is
usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters
2
; for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.
To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s Guide or other
documentation.
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to use
the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the
correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the wireless
network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Furthermore,
there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized wireless client. Then,
they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
6.3.3 Enc ryptio n
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the
message.
For example, if users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, WEP, WPA-PSK,
or WPA2-PSK.
1. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These
kinds of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Table 19 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
NO AUTHENTICA TIO N
We ake st No Security
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
Strong est WPA2-PSK
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Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network
supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device
B supports WEP and WPA2-PSK. Therefore, you should set up WEP in the wireless network.
Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA2-PSK, or stronger encryption. IEEE
802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for
unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the
key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key.
6.3.4 WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS
allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security
settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the
device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices.
Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless
network using WPS in the
Section 5.3 on page 45.
6.4 G e ne ra l Wire le ss LA N Sc re e n
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WAP3205 v3 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN
and you change the WAP3205 v3’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your
wireless connection when you press A p p ly to confirm. You must then change the
wireless settings of your computer to match the WAP3205 v3’s new settings.
Click Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN to open the G e neral screen.
Figure 3 3 Network > Wireless LAN > General (Access Point Mode)
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Figure 3 4 Network > WLAN > General (Universal Repeater Mode)
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN > General
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
WLAN STA
Information
This section is available only when the WAP3205 v3 is in universal repeater mode. This shows the
wireless and security settings of the selected AP wireless network.
SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device to which you are connecting.
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the wireless device to which you are connecting.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel used by the wireless device to which you are connecting.
WLAN AP
Information /
Wireless Setup
Use this section to configure the wireless settings between the WAP3205 v3 and its wireless clients.
Enable Wireless
LAN
Click the check box to activate wireless LAN.
802.11 Mode Click the drop-down list to choose the 80 2. 11 m od e you want to operate.
Name(SSID) (Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated.
Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID. Enter a
descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Enable SSID
Broadcast
Select the Ena b le SSID Broa dc a st check box to enable the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so
a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Channel
Selection
Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency
band and the country you are in.
Refer to the
Connection Wizard chapter for more information on channels. This option is only
available if Auto C ha nnel Se le c tio n is disabled.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel the WAP3205 v3 is currently using.
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See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen.
6.4.1 No Se c urity
Select No ne to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any data
encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WAP3205 v3, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 3 5 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
6.4.2 WEP Enc ryp tio n
WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to
keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network.
Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.
Channel Width Select whether the WAP3205 v3 uses a wireless channel width of 20MHz, 40 MHz or Auto 2 0/
40 MHz. A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 150Mbps whereas a 40MHz
channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps. Because not all
devices support 40MHz channels, select Auto 20 / 40 MHz to allow the WAP3205 v3 to adjust the
channel bandwidth automatically.
Security Use this section to configure the wireless security between the WAP3205 v3 and its wireless clients.
Security Mode Select WEP, WPA- PSK(TKIP), WPA- PSK(AES), WPA2 - PSK(TKIP), WPA2 - PSK(AES) or WPA- PSK/ WPA2-
PSK AES to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to
this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a
security, additional options appears in this screen. See
6.4.2 and 6.4.3 sections. Or you can select
No ne to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.
Pre-Shared Key
Enter the password that lets you connect to the WAP3205 v3. Your password should be
in a string of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or hexadecimal characters between
8 and 64.
Apply Click A p ply to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN > General (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security
LA BEL DESCRIPTIO N
Security Mode Choose No ne from the drop-down list box.
Apply Click A p ply to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Your WAP3205 v3 allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can be
enabled at any one time.
In order to configure and enable WEP encryption; click Ne two rk > Wireless LA N to display the G e neral
screen. Select WEP from the Sec urity M o d e list.
Figure 3 6 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WEP
The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.
Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WEP
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Choose WEP from the drop-down list box.
WEP Encryption Select 64 - b it WEP or 128 - b it WEP to enable data encryption.
Authentication
Method
Select Auto or Sha re d Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the
wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before
communication between the wireless client and the WAP3205 v3 occurs. Select Shared Ke y to
force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WAP3205 v3 and the wireless stations must
use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64- bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9",
"A-F").
If you chose 128 - bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9",
"A-F").
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The
default key is key 1.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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6.4.3 WPA PSK/ WPA 2- PSK
Click Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN to display the G e neral screen. Select WPA- PSK or WPA2 - PSK from the
Sec urity Mo d e list.
Figure 3 7 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
6.5 MAC Filte r
The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the WAP3205 v3 to give exclusive access to up to 16
devices (Allow) or exclude up to 16 devices from accessing the WAP3205 v3 (Deny). Every Ethernet
device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory
and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know
the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen.
To change your WAP3205 v3’s MAC filter settings, click Ne two rk > Wire less LAN > M A C Filte r. The screen
appears as shown.
Table 23 Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (AES)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Choose WPA- PSK or WPA2- PSK from the drop downli
Select WPA- PSK/ WPA2 - PSK to have both WPA2 and WPA wireless clients be able to
communicate with the WAP3205 v3 even when the WAP3205 v3 is using WPA2-PSK.
Pre-Shared Key WPA- PSK/ WPA2- PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and
symbols).
Type a pre-shared key less than 64 case-sensitive HEX characters ("0-9", "A-F").
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Figure 3 8 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
6.6 Wire le ss LAN Ad va nc e d Sc re e n
Use this screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold.
Click Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN > Ad va nc e d . The screen appears as shown.
Figure 3 9 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Active Click A c tive check box to enable MAC address filtering.
MAC Address
(White List)
This field shows the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to
the WAP3205 v3 in these address fields. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format,
that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
Select Click the Se le c t radio button to select a MAC filter entry.
Delete Click the De le te button to delete the selected MAC filter entry.
Delete All Click the De le te A ll button to remove all MAC filter entries.
MAC Address Enter the MAC ad d re sse s of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WAP3205 v3 in these address fields. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that
is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
Add Click Ad d to add a new MAC address to the MAC Filtering rule.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
6.7 WPS Sc re e n
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS
status. To open this screen, click Ne two rk > Wireless LAN > WPS tab.
Figure 4 0 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
LA BEL DESCRIPTIO N
Wireless Advanced Setup
Tx Power This field controls the transmission power of the WAP3205 v3. If there is a high density of APs in
an area, decrease the output power of the WAP3205 v3 to reduce interference with other
APs.
Enable Intra-BSS
Traffic
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between
a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless
client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When IntraBSS is disabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot
communicate with each other.
Apply Click A pply to save your changes to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
Enable WPS Click the Ena b le WPS check box to enable the WPS feature. Click again to disable it.
PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click G ene ra te to generate a new PIN
number.
WPS Status
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6.8 WPS Sta tio n Sc re e n
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Network >
Wire le ss LA N > WPS Statio n tab.
Note: Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the
wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to
press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2
minutes.
Figure 4 1 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station
Status This displays C onfig ure d when the WAP3205 v3 has connected to a wireless network using WPS
or when Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed.
The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen.
This displays Unc onfig ure d if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security
changes on the WAP3205 v3 or you click Relea se _C onfig uratio n to remove the configured
wireless and wireless security settings.
Release
Configuration
This button is only available when the WPS status displays C o nfig ure d .
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS
connections on the WAP3205 v3.
802.11 Mode This shows the wireless LAN’s standard.
SSID This shows the descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless LAN.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Refresh Click Refre sh to get this screen information afresh.
Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
6.9 Sc he duling Sc re e n
Use this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled
by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To
open this screen, click Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN > Sc he d uling tab.
Figure 4 2 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Push Button Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
wireless stations’s wireless settings. See
Section 5.3.1 on page 45.
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security information
synchronization.
Or input station’s
PIN number
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s
wireless settings. See
Section 5.3.2 on page 46.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Start to
associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Enable Wireless
LAN Scheduling
Select this to enable Wireless LAN scheduling.
Action Select O n or O ff to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works in
conjunction with the Da y and Exc e pt for the fo llowing time s fields.
Day Select Eve ryda y or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Eve ryd a y
you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the Exc e pt for the
following tim e s field.
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6.10 A P Se le c t Sc re e n
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WAP3205 v3 (in universal repeater mode)
to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
To open this screen, click Ne two rk > Wire le ss LAN > AP Selec t tab.
Figure 4 3 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Except for the
following times
Select a begin time using the first set of ho ur and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an
end time using the second set of ho ur and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen
O n earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in
these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on
between the two times you enter in these fields.
Note: Entering the same begin time and end time will mean the whole day.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
AP Select
First Click First button to go to the first page of the AP select table.
Previous Click Pre vio us button to go to the previous page in the AP select table.
Next Click Ne xt button to go to the next page in the AP select table.
Last Click La st button to go to the last page of the AP select table.
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6.11 WLAN Info rm a tio n Sc re e n
Use this screen to view the SSID and security of the selected AP wireless network when the WAP3205 v3 is
in client bridge mode. To open this screen, click Ne two rk > A P Sele c t > WLA N Info tab.
Figure 4 4 Network > AP Select > WLAN Information
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Select Use the radio button to select the wireless device to which you want to connect.
SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. The SSID is a unique name that
identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network must use the same SSID.
MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Mode This displays which IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device
supports.
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the wireless device. O PEN means no security is
configured and you can connect to it without a password.
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on the
antenna output power and the distance between your WAP3205 v3 and this device.
Refresh Click this button to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and update
this table.
Connect Click this button to associate to the selected wireless device.
Table 29 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued)
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Table 30 Network > AP Select > WLAN Information
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the AP to which the WAP3205 v3 is connecting.
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the AP to which the WAP3205 v3 is connecting.
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LAN
7.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are
attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor
of a building. You can manage IP addresses in the LA N screen.
Figure 4 5 LAN Setup
7.2 Wha t Yo u Ne e d To Kno w
IP Add re ss
IP addresses identify individual devices on a network. Every networking device (including computers,
servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to communicate across the network. These
networking devices are also known as hosts.
Sub ne t Ma sk
Subnet masks determine the maximum number of possible hosts on a network. You can also use subnet
masks to divide one network into multiple sub-networks.
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7.3 LA N IP Sc re e n
Use this screen to change your basic LAN settings. Click Ne two rk > LA N.
Figure 4 6 Network > LAN > IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 31 Network > LAN > IP
LA BEL DESC RIPTION
IP Address Type the IP address of your WAP3205 v3 in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.1 (factory
default).
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your WAP3205 v3
will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless
you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the WAP3205 v3.
Apply Click A pply to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Rese t to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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Syste m
8.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter provides information on the System screens.
See the chapter about wizard setup for more information on the next few screens.
8.2 Wha t Yo u C a n Do
• Use the G e neral screen to enter a name to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the network and set the
password (
Section 8.3 on page 70).
• Use the Time Setting screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date (
Section 8.4 on page 71).
8.3 Syste m G e ne ra l Sc re e n
Use this screen to enter a name to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the network and set the password. Click
Ma inte na nc e > Syste m . The following screen displays.
Figure 4 7 Maintenance > System > General
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
8.4 Time Se tting Sc re e n
To change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date, click Ma intena nc e > System > Time Se tting. The screen
appears as shown. Use this screen to configure the WAP3205 v3’s time based on your local time zone.
Figure 4 8 Maintenance > System > Time Setting
Table 32 Maintenance > System > General
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
System Setup
System Name System Na me is a unique name to identify the WAP3205 v3 in an Ethernet network. It is
recommended you enter your computer’s “Computer name” in this field (see the chapter
about wizard setup for how to find your computer’s name).
This name can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces are not allowed, but
dashes “-” and underscores "_" are accepted.
Domain Name Enter the Dom ain na m e (if you know it) here. This name is propagated to DHCP clients
connected to interfaces with the DHCP server enabled.
Administrator
Inactivity Timer
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out.
The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your password again. Very
long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means a management session
never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not recommended).
Password Setup Change your WAP3205 v3’s password (recommended) using the fields as shown.
Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in this field.
New Password Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a password,
the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.
Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field.
Apply Click A p p ly to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Rese t to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 33 Maintenance > System > Time Setting
LA BEL DESC RIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time This field displays the time of your WAP3205 v3.
Each time you reload this page, the WAP3205 v3 synchronizes the time with the time server.
Current Date This field displays the date of your WAP3205 v3.
Each time you reload this page, the WAP3205 v3 synchronizes the date with the time server.
Time and Date Setup
New Time
(hh:mm:ss)
This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time configured
manually.
When you set Time a nd Da te Se tup to M a nual, enter the new time in this field and then click
Ap ply.
New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured
manually.
When you set Time a nd Da te Setup to Ma nua l, enter the new date in this field and then click
Ap ply.
Copy Your
Computer’s Time
Settings
Click the C o p y Your C o m puter’s Time Se tting s button to copy your computer’s time settings
into the WAP3205 v3’s time and date setup.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WAP3205 v3.
Reset Click Rese t to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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Log s
9.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter contains information about configuring general log settings and viewing the WAP3205 v3’s
logs.
The Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the WAP3205 v3’s logs in one location.
9.2 Wha t Yo u Ne e d to Kno w
An alert is a type of log that warrants more serious attention. They include system errors, attacks (access
control) and attempted access to blocked web sites or web sites with restricted web features such as
cookies, active X and so on. Some categories such as Syste m Erro rs consist of both logs and alerts. You
may differentiate them by their color in the View Log screen. Alerts display in red and logs display in
black.
Alerts are e-mailed as soon as they happen. Logs may be e-mailed as soon as the log is full (see Lo g
Sche d ule ). Selecting many alert and/or log categories (especially A c c e ss C o ntro l) may result in many e-
mails being sent.
9.3 Vie w Lo g Sc re e n
Use the Vie w Log screen to see the logged messages for the WAP3205 v3. Options include logs about
system maintenance, system errors, access control, allowed or blocked web sites, blocked web features
(such as ActiveX controls, Java and cookies), attacks (such as DoS) and IPSec.
Log entries in red indicate system error logs. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills.
Click a column heading to sort the entries. A triangle indicates ascending or descending sort order.
Click Ma intena nc e > Lo gs to open the Vie w Lo g screen.
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Figure 4 9 Maintenance > Logs > View Log
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 34 Maintenance > Logs > View Log
LA BEL DESC RIPTION
First Click First button to see the first page of the log.
Previous Click Pre vious button to go back one page from your current log page.
Next Click Ne xt button to go to the following page from your current log page.
Last Click La st button to go to the last page of the log.
Clear Logs Click Cle a r Lo gs to delete all the logs.
Time This field displays the time the log was recorded.
Index This is the index number of the log.
Type This field displays the type of the log.
Log information This field states the reason for the log.
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C HAPTER 10
To o ls
10.1 O ve rvie w
This chapter shows you how to upload a new firmware, upload or save backup configuration files and
restart the WAP3205 v3.
10.2 Wha t Yo u C a n Do
• Use the Firm wa re screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3 (
Section 10.3 on page 75).
• Use the C o nfig uratio n screen to view information related to factory defaults, backup configuration,
and restoring configuration (Section 10.4 on page 77).
• Use the Re start screen to have the WAP3205 v3 reboot (
Section 10.5 on page 79).
10.3 Firm wa re Uploa d Sc re e n
Find firmware at
www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a “*.bin”
extension, e.g., “WAP3205 v3.bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may
take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Click Ma intena nc e > Too ls. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Figure 5 0 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: Do not turn off the WAP3205 v3 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Firmwa re Uploa d In Pro c ess screen, wait for several minutes before logging into the
WAP3205 v3 again.
Figure 5 1 Upload Warning
The WAP3205 v3 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 5 2 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the Sta tus screen.
If the upload was not successful, the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the
Firm wa re screen.
Table 35 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Choose File Click C ho o se File button to find the.bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
Automatically
reset default
after firmware
upgraded
Click the Autom a tic a lly re se t d e fa ult a fter firm ware up g ra de d check box to have the WAP3205
v3 automatically reset itself after the new firmware is uploaded.
Upload Click Uploa d to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
Check for
Latest Firmware
Now
Click C he c k for La te st Firmwa re No w button to have the WAP3205 v3 search for the latest
firmware available online at Zyxel’s website.
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Figure 5 3 Upload Error Message
10.4 C o nfig ura tio n Sc re e n
Click Ma intena nc e > Too ls > C o nfig ura tio n. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
Figure 5 4 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration
10.4.1 Ba c kup C o nfig ura tio n
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WAP3205 v3’s current configuration to a file on
your computer. Once your WAP3205 v3 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly
recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The
backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.
Click Ba c kup to save the WAP3205 v3’s current configuration to your computer.
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10.4.2 Re store C o nfig ura tio n
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your WAP3205 v3.
Note: Do not turn off the WAP3205 v3 while configuration file upload is in progress.
After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before
logging into the WAP3205 v3 again.
Figure 5 5 Configuration Restore Successful
The WAP3205 v3 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 5 6 Temporarily Disconnected
If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your computer
to be in the same subnet as that of the default WAP3205 v3 IP address (192.168.1.2). See
Section 2.2 on
page 14 for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address.
If the upload was not successful, the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the
C o nfig ura tion screen.
Figure 5 7 Configuration Restore Error
Table 36 Maintenance Restore Configuration
LA BEL DESCRIPTION
Choose File Click C ho o se File button to find the backup file of previous configuration you saved on your
computer using the Ba c kup button.
Upload Click Uploa d to begin the upload process.
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10.4.3 Ba c k to Fa c to ry De fa ults
Pressing the Re se t to d e fa ult button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information and
returns the WAP3205 v3 to its factory defaults.
You can also press the WPS/ RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your WAP3205
v3. Refer to
Section 1.4.1 on page 12 for more information on the WPS/ RESET button.
10.5 Re sta rt Sc re e n
System restart allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the power off.
Click Ma intena nc e > Too ls > Re start. Click Re sta rt to have the WAP3205 v3 reboot. This does not affect
the WAP3205 v3's configuration.
Figure 5 8 Maintenance > Tools > Restart
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La ng ua g e
Use this screen to change the language for the Web Configurator display.
Click the language you prefer. The Web Configurator language changes after a while without restarting
the WAP3205 v3.
Figure 5 9 Language
Figure 6 0 Language Change Example
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O pe ra tio n Mo de
12.1 O ve rvie w
The O p e ra tion M o d e (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure select the device operation
mode: Ac c e ss Point, Unive rsa l Re p e ate r, or C lie nt Bridg e .
See
Chapter 4 on page 33 for more information on which mode to choose.
12.2 G e ne ra l Sc re e n
Use this screen to select how you connect to the Internet.
Figure 6 1 Maintenance > Operation Mode > General
The following table describes the labels in the G e neral screen.
Table 37 Maintenance > Operation Mode > General
LA BEL DESC RIPTION
System Operation Mode
Access Point Use A c c e ss Po int mode if you already have a Router (R) in your network and you want to
bridge all wired and wireless network connections.
Universal Repeater Use Unive rsa l Repe a ter mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your
network and you want the WAP3205 v3 to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless
clients to it.
Client Bridge Use C lie nt Bridg e mode if your device needs a wireless client to connect to an existing
access point.
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If you select a mode (A c ce ss Po int, Unive rsa l Re pe a ter or Clie nt Bridg e ) the following pop-up message
window appears.
Figure 6 2 Maintenance > Operation Mode > General
• All Ethernet ports have the same IP address.
• All ports on the rear panel of the device are LAN ports. There is no WAN port.
• The DHCP server on your device is disabled. In this mode there must be a device with a DHCP server
on your network such as a router which can allocate IP addresses or else you need to manually assign
IP addresses to devices on your network.
• The LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is set to 192.168.1.2.
Apply Click A p ply to save your settings.
Reset Click Re se t to return to the previous screen settings.
Table 37 Maintenance > Operation Mode > General (continued)
LA BEL DESC RIPTION
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C HAPTER 13
Tro uble sho o ting
This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are
divided into the following categories.
•
Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
• WAP3205 v3 Access and Login
• Internet Access
• Resetting the WAP3205 v3 to Its Factory Defaults
• Wireless Problems
13.1 Po we r, Hard wa re C o nne c tio ns, a nd LEDs
The WAP3205 v3 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
1 Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the WAP3205 v3.
2 Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the WAP3205 v3 and plugged in to an
appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.
3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WAP3205 v3.
4 If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.
1 Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 1.3 on page 11.
2 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
3 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
4 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the WAP3205 v3.
5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
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13.2 WA P3205 v3 A c c e ss a nd Log in
I don’t know the IP address of my WAP3205 v3.
1 The default IP address is 192 .16 8.1.2
2 If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, you might need to reset your WAP3205 v3 to
change all settings back to their default. This means your current settings are lost. See
Section 13.4 on
page 86 in the Troub lesho o ting for information on resetting your WAP3205 v3.The default IP address is
19 2.1 68.1. 2.
I forgot the username and password.
1 The default username is a dm in and default password is 12 34.
2 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See
Section 13.4 on page 86.
I cannot see or access the Lo g in screen in the Web Configurator.
1 Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
• The default IP address is 192.168.1.2.
• If you changed the IP address, use the new IP address.
• If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for
I don’t
know the IP address of my WAP3205 v3.
2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java
enabled. See
Appendix B on page 97.
4 Make sure your computer is in the same subnet as the WAP3205 v3. (If you know that there are routers
between your computer and the WAP3205 v3, skip this step.)
• If there is a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP address.
• If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the same
subnet as the WAP3205 v3.
5 Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WAP3205 v3 with the default IP address.
6 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Adva nc e d Sug g e stions
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• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port.
I can see the Lo g in screen, but I cannot log in to the WAP3205 v3.
1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default username is a dm in and default
password is 123 4. This field is case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.
2 This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after 5
minutes.
3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WAP3205 v3.
4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See
Section 13.4 on page 86.
13.3 Inte rne t Ac c e ss
I cannot access the Internet.
1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
2 If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless client are
the same as the settings in the AP.
3 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
4 Go to Ma inte na nce > O p e ra tio n M o d e > G ene ra l. Check your System O p e ra tion Mode setting.
5 Check your computer’s IP is set to automatic, if your computer has Static IP change it back to
automatic to access the Internet. For more information on how to change your computer’s IP address
see
Section 2.2 on page 14.
6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WAP3205 v3), but my
Internet connection is not available anymore.
1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide and
Section 1.3 on page 11.
2 Reboot the WAP3205 v3.
3 If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
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The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
1 There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.3 on page 11. If the
WAP3205 v3 is sending or receiving a lot of information, try closing some programs that use the Internet,
especially peer-to-peer applications.
2 Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the WAP3205 v3 closer to the AP if
possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless
network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
3 Reboot the WAP3205 v3.
4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
13.4 Re se tting the WAP3205 v3 to Its Fa c to ry De fa ults
If you reset the WAP3205 v3, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WAP3205 v3 re-loads its
default settings, and the username/password resets to a d m in/1234 . You have to make all of your
changes again.
You will lose all of your changes when you push the WPS/ RESET button.
To reset the WAP3205 v3,
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the WPS/ RESET button for longer than 10 second to reboot and restore factory-default
configurations on the WAP3205 v3.
If the WAP3205 v3 restarts automatically, wait for the WAP3205 v3 to finish restarting, and log in to the
Web Configurator. The username is a d m in and password is 123 4 .
If the WAP3205 v3 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the WAP3205 v3’s power.
Then, follow the directions above again.
13.5 Wire le ss Pro ble m s
I cannot access the WAP3205 v3 or ping any computer from the WLAN.
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1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the WAP3205 v3.
2 Make sure the wireless adapter on the wireless station is working properly.
3 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the
same wireless standard as the WAP3205 v3.
4 Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
WAP3205 v3.
5 Check that both the WAP3205 v3 and your wireless station are using the same wireless and wireless
security settings.
6 Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the firewall on the WAP3205 v3.
7 Make sure you allow the WAP3205 v3 to be remotely accessed through the WLAN interface. Check your
remote management settings.
•See
Chapter 6 Wireless LAN for more information.
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A PPENDIX A
IP Ad dre sse s a nd Subne tting
This appendix introduces IP addresses and subnet masks.
IP addresses identify individual devices on a network. Every networking device (including computers,
servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to communicate across the network. These
networking devices are also known as hosts.
Subnet masks determine the maximum number of possible hosts on a network. You can also use subnet
masks to divide one network into multiple sub-networks.
Intro d uc tio n to IP A ddre sse s
One part of the IP address is the network number, and the other part is the host ID. In the same way that
houses on a street share a common street name, the hosts on a network share a common network
number. Similarly, as each house has its own house number, each host on the network has its own
unique identifying number - the host ID. Routers use the network number to send packets to the correct
network, while the host ID determines to which host on the network the packets are delivered.
Struc ture
An IP address is made up of four parts, written in dotted decimal notation (for example, 192.168.1.1).
Each of these four parts is known as an octet. An octet is an eight-digit binary number (for example
11000000, which is 192 in decimal notation).
Therefore, each octet has a possible range of 00000000 to 11111111 in binary, or 0 to 255 in decimal.
The following figure shows an example IP address in which the first three octets (192.168.1) are the
network number, and the fourth octet (16) is the host ID.
Figure 6 3 Network Number and Host ID
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How much of the IP address is the network number and how much is the host ID varies according to the
subnet mask.
Sub ne t Ma sks
A subnet mask is used to determine which bits are part of the network number, and which bits are part
of the host ID (using a logical AND operation). The term “subnet” is short for “sub-network”.
A subnet mask has 32 bits. If a bit in the subnet mask is a “1” then the corresponding bit in the IP address
is part of the network number. If a bit in the subnet mask is “0” then the corresponding bit in the IP
address is part of the host ID.
The following example shows a subnet mask identifying the network number (in bold text) and host ID of
an IP address (192.168.1.2 in decimal).
By convention, subnet masks always consist of a continuous sequence of ones beginning from the
leftmost bit of the mask, followed by a continuous sequence of zeros, for a total number of 32 bits.
Subnet masks can be referred to by the size of the network number part (the bits with a “1” value). For
example, an “8-bit mask” means that the first 8 bits of the mask are ones and the remaining 24 bits are
zeroes.
Subnet masks are expressed in dotted decimal notation just like IP addresses. The following examples
show the binary and decimal notation for 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit and 29-bit subnet masks.
Ne twork Size
The size of the network number determines the maximum number of possible hosts you can have on
your network. The larger the number of network number bits, the smaller the number of remaining host ID
bits.
An IP address with host IDs of all zeros is the IP address of the network (192.168.1.0 with a 24-bit subnet
mask, for example). An IP address with host IDs of all ones is the broadcast address for that network
(192.168.1.255 with a 24-bit subnet mask, for example).
Table 38 IP Address Network Number and Host ID Example
1ST O CTET:
(1 92)
2ND O C TET:
(1 68)
3RD O C TET:
(1 )
4TH O C TET
(2 )
IP Address (Binary) 11000000 10101000 00000001 00000010
Subnet Mask (Binary) 1 11 111 11 11 11 111 1 1 11 111 11 00000000
Network Number 1100 00 00 10 101 00 0 0 000 00 01
Host ID 00000010
Table 39 Subnet Masks
BINARY
DEC IMAL
1ST O CTET 2ND O C TET 3RD O C TET 4TH O C TET
8-bit mask 11111111 00000000 00000000 00000000 255.0.0.0
16-bit mask 11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 255.255.0.0
24-bit mask 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 255.255.255.0
29-bit mask 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111000 255.255.255.248
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As these two IP addresses cannot be used for individual hosts, calculate the maximum number of
possible hosts in a network as follows:
No ta tion
Since the mask is always a continuous number of ones beginning from the left, followed by a continuous
number of zeros for the remainder of the 32 bit mask, you can simply specify the number of ones instead
of writing the value of each octet. This is usually specified by writing a “/” followed by the number of bits
in the mask after the address.
For example, 192.1.1.0 /25 is equivalent to saying 192.1.1.0 with subnet mask 255.255.255.128.
The following table shows some possible subnet masks using both notations.
Sub ne tting
You can use subnetting to divide one network into multiple sub-networks. In the following example a
network administrator creates two sub-networks to isolate a group of servers from the rest of the
company network for security reasons.
In this example, the company network address is 192.168.1.0. The first three octets of the address
(192.168.1) are the network number, and the remaining octet is the host ID, allowing a maximum of 2
8
–
2 or 254 possible hosts.
The following figure shows the company network before subnetting.
Table 40 Maximum Host Numbers
SUBNET MASK HOST ID SIZE MA XIMUM NUMBER O F HO STS
8 bits 255.0.0.0 24 bits 224 – 2 16777214
16 bits 255.255.0.0 16 bits 216 – 2 65534
24 bits 255.255.255.0 8 bits 28 – 2 254
29 bits 255.255.255.248 3 bits 23 – 2 6
Table 41 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation
SUBNET MASK
ALTERNATIVE
NO TA TIO N
LA ST O C TET
(BINARY)
LA ST O C TET
(DECIMA L)
255.255.255.0 /24 0000 0000 0
255.255.255.128 /25 1000 0000 128
255.255.255.192 /26 1100 0000 192
255.255.255.224 /27 1110 0000 224
255.255.255.240 /28 1111 0000 240
255.255.255.248 /29 1111 1000 248
255.255.255.252 /30 1111 1100 252
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Figure 6 4 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting
You can “borrow” one of the host ID bits to divide the network 192.168.1.0 into two separate subnetworks. The subnet mask is now 25 bits (255.255.255.128 or /25).
The “borrowed” host ID bit can have a value of either 0 or 1, allowing two subnets; 192.168.1.0 /25 and
192.168.1.128 /25.
The following figure shows the company network after subnetting. There are now two sub-networks, A
and B.
Figure 6 5 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting
In a 25-bit subnet the host ID has 7 bits, so each sub-network has a maximum of 2
7
– 2 or 126 possible
hosts (a host ID of all zeroes is the subnet’s address itself, all ones is the subnet’s broadcast address).
192.168.1.0 with mask 255.255.255.128 is subnet A itself, and 192.168.1.127 with mask 255.255.255.128 is its
broadcast address. Therefore, the lowest IP address that can be assigned to an actual host for subnet A
is 192.168.1.1 and the highest is 192.168.1.126.
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Similarly, the host ID range for subnet B is 192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254.
Exa mp le : Four Sub ne ts
The previous example illustrated using a 25-bit subnet mask to divide a 24-bit address into two subnets.
Similarly, to divide a 24-bit address into four subnets, you need to “borrow” two host ID bits to give four
possible combinations (00, 01, 10 and 11). The subnet mask is 26 bits
(11111111.11111111.11111111.11 000000) or 255.255.255.192.
Each subnet contains 6 host ID bits, giving 2
6
- 2 or 62 hosts for each subnet (a host ID of all zeroes is the
subnet itself, all ones is the subnet’s broadcast address).
Table 42 Subnet 1
IP/ SUBNET MA SK NETW O RK NUMBER LAST O C TET BIT VA LUE
IP Address (Decimal) 192.168.1. 0
IP Address (Binary) 11000000.10101000.00000001. 00000000
Subnet Mask (Binary) 11111111.11111111.11111111. 11 000000
Subnet Address: 192.168.1.0 Lowest Host ID: 192.168.1.1
Broadcast Address:
192.168.1.63
Highest Host ID: 192.168.1.62
Table 43 Subnet 2
IP/ SUBNET MA SK NETW O RK NUMBER
LA ST O C TET BIT
VA LUE
IP Address 192.168.1. 64
IP Address (Binary) 11000000.10101000.00000001. 01 000000
Subnet Mask (Binary) 11111111.11111111.11111111. 11 000000
Subnet Address: 192.168.1.64 Lowest Host ID: 192.168.1.65
Broadcast Address:
192.168.1.127
Highest Host ID: 192.168.1.126
Table 44 Subnet 3
IP/ SUBNET MA SK NETWO RK NUMBER
LA ST O C TET BIT
VA LUE
IP Address 192.168.1. 128
IP Address (Binary) 11000000.10101000.00000001. 10 000000
Subnet Mask (Binary) 11111111.11111111.11111111. 11000000
Subnet Address:
192.168.1.128
Lowest Host ID: 192.168.1.129
Broadcast Address:
192.168.1.191
Highest Host ID: 192.168.1.190
Table 45 Subnet 4
IP/ SUBNET MA SK NETW O RK NUMBER LAST OC TET BIT V A LUE
IP Address 192.168.1. 192
IP Address (Binary) 11000000.10101000.00000001. 11000000
Subnet Mask (Binary) 11111111.11111111.11111111. 11 000000
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Exa mp le : Eight Subne ts
Similarly, use a 27-bit mask to create eight subnets (000, 001, 010, 011, 100, 101, 110 and 111).
The following table shows IP address last octet values for each subnet.
Sub ne t Pla nning
The following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network with a 24-bit network number.
The following table is a summary for subnet planning on a network with a 16-bit network number.
Subnet Address:
192.168.1.192
Lowest Host ID: 192.168.1.193
Broadcast Address:
192.168.1.255
Highest Host ID: 192.168.1.254
Table 45 Subnet 4 (continued)
IP/ SUBNET MA SK NETW O RK NUMBER LAST OC TET BIT V A LUE
Table 46 Eight Subnets
SUBNET SUBNET A DDRESS FIRST A DDRESS LA ST A DDRESS
BROADC A ST
ADDRESS
1 0 1 30 31
2 32 33 62 63
3 64 65 94 95
4 96 97 126 127
5 128 129 158 159
6 160 161 190 191
7 192 193 222 223
8 224 225 254 255
Table 47 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning
NO . “BO RROW ED”
HOST BITS
SUBNET MA SK NO . SUBNETS
NO . HOSTS PER
SUBNET
1 255.255.255.128 (/25) 2 126
2 255.255.255.192 (/26) 4 62
3 255.255.255.224 (/27) 8 30
4 255.255.255.240 (/28) 16 14
5 255.255.255.248 (/29) 32 6
6 255.255.255.252 (/30) 64 2
7 255.255.255.254 (/31) 128 1
Table 48 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning
NO . “BO RROW ED”
HOST BITS
SUBNET MA SK NO . SUBNETS
NO . HOSTS PER
SUBNET
1 255.255.128.0 (/17) 2 32766
2 255.255.192.0 (/18) 4 16382
3 255.255.224.0 (/19) 8 8190
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C o nfig uring IP Ad d re sse s
Where you obtain your network number depends on your particular situation. If the ISP or your network
administrator assigns you a block of registered IP addresses, follow their instructions in selecting the IP
addresses and the subnet mask.
If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have a single user
account and the ISP will assign you a dynamic IP address when the connection is established. If this is
the case, it is recommended that you select a network number from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.0. The
Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA) reserved this block of addresses specifically for private use;
please do not use any other number unless you are told otherwise. You must also enable Network
Address Translation (NAT) on the WAP3205 v3.
Once you have decided on the network number, pick an IP address for your WAP3205 v3 that is easy to
remember (for instance, 192.168.1.1) but make sure that no other device on your network is using that IP
address.
The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your WAP3205 v3 will compute
the subnet mask automatically based on the IP address that you entered. You don't need to change
the subnet mask computed by the WAP3205 v3 unless you are instructed to do otherwise.
Priva te IP Add re sse s
Every machine on the Internet must have a unique address. If your networks are isolated from the
Internet (running only between two branch offices, for example) you can assign any IP addresses to the
hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the
following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks:
• 10.0.0.0 — 10.255.255.255
• 172.16.0.0 — 172.31.255.255
• 192.168.0.0 — 192.168.255.255
4 255.255.240.0 (/20) 16 4094
5 255.255.248.0 (/21) 32 2046
6 255.255.252.0 (/22) 64 1022
7 255.255.254.0 (/23) 128 510
8 255.255.255.0 (/24) 256 254
9 255.255.255.128 (/25) 512 126
10 255.255.255.192 (/26) 1024 62
11 255.255.255.224 (/27) 2048 30
12 255.255.255.240 (/28) 4096 14
13 255.255.255.248 (/29) 8192 6
14 255.255.255.252 (/30) 16384 2
15 255.255.255.254 (/31) 32768 1
Table 48 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning (continued)
NO . “BO RROW ED”
HOST BITS
SUBNET MA SK NO . SUBNETS
NO . HOSTS PER
SUBNET
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You can obtain your IP address from the IANA, from an ISP, or it can be assigned from a private network.
If you belong to a small organization and your Internet Access is through an ISP, the ISP can provide you
with the Internet addresses for your local networks. On the other hand, if you are part of a much larger
organization, you should consult your network administrator for the appropriate IP addresses.
Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines
above. For more information on address assignment, please refer to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for
Private Internets and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.
IP Add re ss C o nflic ts
Each device on a network must have a unique IP address. Devices with duplicate IP addresses on the
same network will not be able to access the Internet or other resources. The devices may also be
unreachable through the network.
C o nflic ting C o m pute r IP Ad d re sse s Exa m p le
More than one device can not use the same IP address. In the following example computer A has a
static (or fixed) IP address that is the same as the IP address that a DHCP server assigns to computer B
which is a DHCP client. Neither can access the Internet. This problem can be solved by assigning a
different static IP address to computer A or setting computer A to obtain an IP address automatically.
Figure 6 6 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example
C o nflic ting Route r IP Ad d re sse s Exa m p le
Since a router connects different networks, it must have interfaces using different network numbers. For
example, if a router is set between a LAN and the Internet (WAN), the router’s LAN and WAN addresses
must be on different subnets. In the following example, the LAN and WAN are on the same subnet. The
LAN computers cannot access the Internet because the router cannot route between networks.
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Figure 6 7 Conflicting Router IP Addresses Example
C o nflic ting C o m puter a nd Route r IP Ad d re sse s Exa m p le
More than one device can not use the same IP address. In the following example, the computer and
the router’s LAN port both use 192.168.1.1 as the IP address. The computer cannot access the Internet.
This problem can be solved by assigning a different IP address to the computer or the router’s LAN port.
Figure 6 8 Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses Example
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A PPENDIX B
Po p- up Windo ws, Ja va Sc ripts a nd
Ja va Pe rm issio ns
In order to use the web configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScripts (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Note: The screens used below belong to Internet Explorer version 6, 7 and 8. Screens for other
Internet Explorer versions may vary.
Inte rne t Explo re r Pop- up Bloc ke rs
You may have to disable pop-up blocking to log into your device.
Either disable pop-up blocking (enabled by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2) or allow pop-up
blocking and create an exception for your device’s IP address.
Disa b le Po p - up Bloc ke rs
1 In Internet Explorer, select To ols, Pop - up Bloc ke r and then select Turn Off Po p - up Bloc ker.
Figure 6 9 Pop-up Blocker
You can also check if pop-up blocking is disabled in the Pop- up Blo c ker section in the Privac y tab.
1 In Internet Explorer, select To ols, Inte rnet O ptio ns, Priva c y.
2 Clear the Bloc k po p - up s check box in the Pop - up Bloc ke r section of the screen. This disables any web
pop-up blockers you may have enabled.
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Figure 7 0 Internet Options: Privacy
3 Click Apply to save this setting.
Ena b le Po p - up Blo c ke rs with Exc e p tions
Alternatively, if you only want to allow pop-up windows from your device, see the following steps.
1 In Internet Explorer, select To ols, Inte rnet O ptio ns and then the Priva c y tab.
2 Select Se tting s… to open the Po p- up Blo c ker Settings screen.
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Figure 7 1 Internet Options: Privacy
3 Type the IP address of your device (the web page that you do not want to have blocked) with the prefix
“http://”. For example, http://192.168.1.1.
4 Click Add to move the IP address to the list of Allow e d sites.
Figure 7 2 Pop-up Blocker Settings
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5 Click C lose to return to the Priva c y screen.
6 Click Apply to save this setting.
Ja va Sc ripts
If pages of the web configurator do not display properly in Internet Explorer, check that JavaScripts are
allowed.
1 In Internet Explorer, click To o ls, Internet Options and then the Se c urity tab.
Figure 7 3 Internet Options: Security
2 Click the C ustom Leve l... button.
3 Scroll down to Sc ripting.
4 Under A c tive sc ripting make sure that Ena ble is selected (the default).
5 Under Sc ripting o f Java a p p lets make sure that Enable is selected (the default).
6 Click O K to close the window.
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