Quick Start Guide
WRE6505 v2
Wireless AC750 Range Extender
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 10/2016
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
Web Address
www.zyxel.com
Password 1234
http://zyxelsetup
http://DHCP-assigned IP
http://192.168.1.2
Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WRE6505 v2 and access the Web Configurator
wizards.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the WRE6505 v2.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................9
The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................................. 13
WRE6505 v2 Modes ...............................................................................................................................19
Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................................................21
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................27
eaZy123 Wizard Setup ............................................................................................................................33
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................38
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................46
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................47
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................49
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................66
One Connect ...........................................................................................................................................68
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 83
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ...........................................................................................8
Chapter 1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Securing the WRE6505 v2 ................................................................................................................10
1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................10
1.4 WPS Button ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup .............................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Home Screen ........................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Title Bar ...................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................18
2.4 Resetting the WRE6505 v2 ...............................................................................................................18
Chapter 3
WRE6505 v2 Modes............................................................................................................................19
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4
Repeater Mode....................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
4.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................21
4.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to Repeater Mode .........................................................................22
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................22
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4.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen ..........................................................................................................22
4.5 Configuration Menus .........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................28
5.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to AP Mode ...................................................................................28
5.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................28
5.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................28
5.5 Configuration Menus .........................................................................................................................31
Chapter 6
eaZy123 Wizard Setup........................................................................................................................33
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................33
6.3 Using the Wizard ...............................................................................................................................33
6.3.1 Repeater Mode ........................................................................................................................33
6.3.2 AP Mode ..................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 7
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................38
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................38
7.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ..............................................................................38
7.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS .................................................................................38
7.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................39
7.3.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................... 40
7.4 Connecting the WRE6505 v2 (in Repeater mode) to an AP .............................................................41
7.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List .............................................................42
7.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information ...................................................43
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................46
Chapter 8
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................47
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................47
8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................47
8.3 Packet Statistics Screen .................................................................................................................47
Chapter 9
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................49
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9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................49
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................49
9.3 What You Should Know ....................................................................................................................49
9.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................................... 50
9.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ..........................................................................................................51
9.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................54
9.5.1 No Security .............................................................................................................................. 54
9.5.2 WEP Encryption ......................................................................................................................54
9.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................56
9.6 AP Select Screen ..............................................................................................................................57
9.7 MAC Filter .........................................................................................................................................60
9.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................61
9.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen .......................................................................................................62
9.10 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................62
9.11 WPS Device Screen ........................................................................................................................63
9.12 Scheduling Screen ..........................................................................................................................64
Chapter 10
LAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 66
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................66
10.2 LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................................66
Chapter 11
One Connect .......................................................................................................................................68
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................68
11.1.1 What You Can Do .................................................................................................................. 68
11.2 One Connect Screen .......................................................................................................................68
Chapter 12
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................70
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................70
12.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................70
12.3 General ........................................................................................................................................... 70
12.4 System Password Screen ..............................................................................................................71
12.5 Time Screen ....................................................................................................................................71
12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ..............................................................................................................73
12.7 Backup / Restore Screen ................................................................................................................75
12.7.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................................ 76
12.7.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................................ 76
12.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................77
12.8 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................................77
12.9 System Mode ..................................................................................................................................78
12.9.1 System WPS Behavior .......................................................................................................... 79
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Chapter 13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................83
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................83
13.2 WRE6505 v2 Access and Login ......................................................................................................84
13.3 Internet Access ...............................................................................................................................85
13.4 Resetting the WRE6505 v2 to Its Factory Defaults .........................................................................86
13.5 Wireless Problems ..........................................................................................................................86
Appendix A Customer Support ..........................................................................................................88
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................94
Appendix C Legal Information .........................................................................................................122
Index ..................................................................................................................................................130
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
LEW
N
AP
WLAN
The WRE6505 v2 allows you to easily extend existing IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless networks fast
and easy. Simply plug the WRE6505 v2 directly into a power outlet and the LED signal strength
indicator allows you to determine the ideal installation location. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS Button on page 11) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant
network access setup.
Figure 1 Universal Repeater
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Your can create the following connections using the WRE6505 v2:
• LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6505 v2 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WRE6505 v2 to access network resources.
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE6505 v2.
See Chapter 7 on page 38 for more information.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
WPS Button
Power/WPS LED
5 GHz Signal
Strength LEDs
2.4 GHz Signal
Strength LEDs
1.2 Securing the WRE6505 v2
Do the following things regularly to make the WRE6505 v2 more secure and to manage the
WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 to its factory default settings. If
you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the
WRE6505 v2. You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.3 Front Panel
Figure 2 Front Panel
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/WPS Blue On The WRE6505 v2 is receiving power and functioning properly.
2.4 GHz Signal
Strength
5 GHz Signal
Strength
Blinking The WRE6505 v2 is booting, resetting to factory defaults, the
Off The WRE6505 v2 is not receiving power, or there is no WPS
White On The more the LEDs are on the better the Wi-Fi signal strength.
Blinking Firmware upgrade is in progress.
Off The 2.4 GHz wireless LAN is not enabled, there is no signal
White On The more the LEDs are on the better the Wi-Fi signal strength.
Blinking Firmware upgrade is in progress.
Off The 5 GHz wireless LAN is not enabled, there is no signal
WRE6505 v2 is waiting for another WPS device to connect, or
firmware upgrade is in progress.
connection established.
• Three LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 51% ~ 100%
• Two LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 20% ~ 50%
• One LED: signifies a signal strength under 20%
detected or the WRE6505 v2 (repeater mode) is not connected
to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs are turned off using the
WPS button.
• Three LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 51% ~ 100%
• Two LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 20% ~ 50%
• One LED: signifies a signal strength under 20%
detected or the WRE6505 v2 (repeater mode) is not connected
to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs are turned off using the
WPS button.
1.4 WPS Button
The WPS button can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6505 v2 while
keeping it’s configuration or reboot the WRE6505 v2 to factory default configuration.
Table 2 WPS Button Functions
ACTION RESULT
Press thress times within
5 seconds
AP Mode
Push twice within 5
seconds
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6505 v2 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
Repeater Mode
Push twice within 5
seconds
Turn off or turn on all LEDs.
The WRE6505 v2 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4.1
on page 12.
The WRE6505 v2 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. See
Section 2.4 on page 18.
The WRE6505 v2 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4.1
on page 12.
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Table 2 WPS Button Functions
ACTION RESULT
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds he WRE6505 v2 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
TThe WRE6505 v2 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. See
Section 2.4 on page 18.
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Your WRE6505 v2 supports Wi-Fi 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).
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.
Chapter 1 Introduction
For more information on using WPS, see Section 7.3 on page 38.
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions,
Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later versions. 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).
CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
Refer to Chapter 13 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in
Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your WRE6505 v2 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or
computer network to connect to the WRE6505 v2 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
2.2.1 Login Screen
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
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Figure 3 Login Screen
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password.
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login.
This shows the time (hh:mm) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in the
Maintenance > Time screen (see Section 12.5 on page 71). The time is in 24-hour
format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
2.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
Figure 4 Change Password Screen
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
2.2.3 Home Screen
If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout, you may be
redirected to the Home screen.
You can also open this screen by clicking Home ( ) in the Web Configurator screens.
The Home screen displays as follows.
Figure 5 Home Screen
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 Home Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
GO Click this to return to the previous screen.
Language Select a language to go to the Web Configurator in that language and click GO.
(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the
timezone you select in Section 2.2.3.1 on page 16 or Section 12.5 on page 71.
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2.2.3.1 Time/Date Edit
One timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the
WRE6505 v2 is located and have the WRE6505 v2 display and use the current time and date for its
logs.
Click the icon to change the time and date display.
Figure 6 Change Time Zone
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Change Time Zone
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WRE6505 v2 to
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
display.
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen.
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
A
C
B
Figure 7 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
• A - Title Bar
• B - Navigation Panel
• C - Main Window
2.3.1 Title Bar
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of
how deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.
Figure 8 Title Bar
The icons provide the following functions.
Table 7 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Home Click this to open the home screen. See Section 2.2.3 on page 15.
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Table 7 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
About Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
eaZy123 Click this icon to open the wizard. See Chapter 6 on page 33.
2.3.2 Navigation Panel
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure WRE6505 v2 features.
The following table describes the icons shown in the navigation panel.
Table 8 Navigation Panel Menu Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device
mode you select.
Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu.
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
2.4 Resetting the WRE6505 v2
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, press the
WPS button for more than 10 seconds to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means
that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to
1234.
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press and hold the WPS button. After 10 seconds, the power LED begins flashing.
3 Release the WPS button. The WRE6505 v2 reloads factory defaults and begins to reboot.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6505 v2.
• System mode. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505 v2, or simply how the WRE6505 v2
is being used in the network.
3.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6505 v2, which can act as a:
• Repeater: In this mode, the WRE6505 v2 can be an access point and a wireless client at the
same time. Go to Section 4.4 on page 22 to view the Status screen in this mode. Use this mode
if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WRE6505 v2 wirelessly.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6505 v2 wirelessly. Go to Section 5.4 on page 28 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6505 v2 to work as an AP only, a wireless bridge to
establish wireless links with other APs (WDS bridge), or an AP and bridge simultaneously (WDS
repeater). See Section 5.2 on page 27 for more information.
CHAPTER 3
WRE6505 v2 Modes
The following figure is an illustration of the device configuration modes of the WRE6505 v2.
Figure 9 Device Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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Under Repeater mode, the WRE6505 v2 supports three WPS behaviors: Normal mode, Range boost
mode, and Speed boost mode. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the
Maintenance screen.
3.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode
The WRE6505 v2 is in repeater mode by default. To change its operating mode, access the web
configurator and go to the Maintenance > System Mode screen. See Section 12.9 on page 78 for
detailed information.
The WRE6505 v2 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
Chapter 3 WRE6505 v2 Modes
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4.1 Overview
A
B
In repeater mode, your WRE6505 v2 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same
time. The WRE6505 v2 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also
lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage
when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WRE6505 v2 (A) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that
want to connect to the Internet. The WRE6505 v2 wirelessly connects to the available access point
(B).
Figure 10 Repeater Mode
CHAPTER 4
Repeater Mode
After the WRE6505 v2 and the access point connect, the WRE6505 v2 acquires its IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WRE6505 v2 can now surf the Internet.
4.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 7.1 on page 38) to view read-only information about your
WRE6505 v2.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 66) to set the IP address for your WRE6505 v2.
•Use the Wireless LAN > AP Select screen (Section 9.6 on page 57) to scan for available access
points within transmission range and connect to an AP.
•Use other Wireless LAN screens (Section 9.4 on page 51) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6505 v2.
4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the AP Select screen other configuration screens in Repeater mode are
similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this User’s Guide.
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Chapter 4 Repeater Mode
WRE
LAN Client
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5 GH z AP
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2.4 GHz AP
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to Repeater Mode
1 To use your WRE6505 v2 as a repeater, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505 v2.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
4 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WRE6505 v2 is already in Repeater mode.
Note: If a client is connected to the WRE6505 v2 through the wired Ethernet connection,
the client can only access the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. In the following figure, the LAN Client
is only able to communicate with devices in the 2.4 GHz wireless network.
Figure 11 Repeater Mode Overview
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See Chapter 9 on page 49 and Chapter 10 on page 66 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
•See Chapter 12 on page 70 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
4.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen
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Click to open the Status screen.
Chapter 4 Repeater Mode
Figure 12 Status: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 9 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all
screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not
refresh the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6505 v2’s system name you configure in the Maintenance >
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6505 v2
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.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505 v2.
General screen.
is set - Repeater Mode.
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Chapter 4 Repeater Mode
Table 9 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6505 v2 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 v2.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505 v2.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6505 v2 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
LAN.
automatically scans and selects.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 v2.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the WRE6505 v2.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6505 v2 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6505 v2.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6505 v2 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6505 v2’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6505 v2’s processing ability is
currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 v2 is
running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If
you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off
other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.
Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WRE6505 v2 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6505 v2 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN port, 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 and duplex setting or is left
blank when the line is disconnected.
Association List 2.4G
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled.
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Chapter 4 Repeater Mode
Table 9 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is the index number of an associated wireless station.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505
v2’s WLAN network.
Association List 5G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless station.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505
v2’s WLAN network.
4.5 Configuration Menus
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6505 v2 features in Repeater mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Repeater mode.
Figure 13 Menus: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 10 Menus: Repeater Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6505 v2’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MONITOR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics
CONFIGURATION
Network
Packet
Statistics
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
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Table 10 Menus: Repeater Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Wireless LAN
2.4G
Wireless LAN 5GGeneral Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAINTENANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
Password Password
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6505 v2’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6505 v2 without turning the power off.
System Mode System Mode Use this screen to select how you want to use your WRE6505 v2.
General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
settings.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 v2
to connect to.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 v2
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Setup
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2.
to connect to.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2.
and domain names.
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6505 v2.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6505 v2.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6505 v2 to the factory defaults.
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5.1 Overview
In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6505 v2 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN
(WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 14 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
CHAPTER 5
Access Point Mode
Note: See Chapter 7 on page 38 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
5.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 5.4 on page 28) to view read-only information about your
WRE6505 v2.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 66) to set the IP address for your WRE6505 v2 acting
as an access point.
•Use the Wireless LAN screens (Section 9.10 on page 62) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6505 v2.
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5.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Scheduling screen other configuration screens in Access Point mode are
similar to the ones in repeater mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this User’s Guide.
5.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to AP Mode
By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 v2 is not configured with a static IP address. To set up your
WRE6505 v2 in AP mode for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP
server function enabled.
1 To use your WRE6505 v2 as an access point, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WRE6505 v2 and the other end to
your router.
3 Connect your computer to your network, make sure both the WRE6505 v2 and computer are under
the same subnet.
4 Open a web browser window and type “http://zyxelsetup” in the web address.
The login screen displays.
5 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
The WRE6505 v2 Web Configurator displays, which allows you to configure the AP mode.
5.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See Chapter 9 on page 49 and Chapter 10 on page 66 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
•See Chapter 12 on page 70 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
5.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
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Figure 15 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Tab le 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all
screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh
the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6505 v2’s system name you configure in the Maintenance >
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6505 v2 is set
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.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2
General screen.
- AP Mode.
LAN.
automatically scans and selects.
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Tab le 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6505 v2 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6505 v2.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6505 v2 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6505 v2’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6505 v2’s processing ability is currently
Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WRE6505 v2 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6505 v2 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 v2 is running at full
load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some
applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for
example, using bandwidth management.
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 and duplex setting or is left blank
when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled .
Association List 2.4G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505
v2’s WLAN network.
Association List 5G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505
v2’s WLAN network.
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5.5 Configuration Menus
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6505 v2 features in Access Point mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
Figure 16 Menu: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6505 v2’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MONITOR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics
CONFIGURATION
Network
Wireless LAN
2.4G
Wireless LAN 5GGeneral Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Packet
Statistics
General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
settings.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2.
disabled.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2.
disabled.
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Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAINTENANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names.
Password Password
Setup
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6505 v2’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6505 v2 without turning the power off.
System Mode System Mode Use this screen to select how you want to use your WRE6505 v2.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6505 v2.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6505 v2.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6505 v2 to the factory defaults.
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6.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device.
6.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://zyxelsetup" or “http://192.168.1.2” as the website
address. See Section 2.2 on page 13 for detailed information.
Note: The wizard appears when the WRE6505 v2 is accessed for the first time or when
you reset the WRE6505 v2 to its default factory settings.
CHAPTER 6
eaZy123 Wizard Setup
The wizard screen opens.
Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click
the eaZy123 icon (
screen.
6.3 Using the Wizard
The eaZy123 wizard for the WRE6505 v2 is available in both Repeater and AP mode.
6.3.1 Repeater Mode
1 The wizard scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the network list. Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network to which you want the WRE6505 v2 to connect to extend the network. Click Continue.
If the wireless router or AP you want to connect to is not listed, click Choose Network Manually
and go to step 3 to configure the SSID and security settings manually.
If you don’t want to associate with a 2.4 GHz network, click Skip 2.4 GHz.
) on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator
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2 Type the selected network’s Wi-Fi password (key) if wireless security is enabled. Click Continue.
3 If you click Choose Network Manually , the following screen displays. Enter the SSID and security
settings of your wireless router or AP. Click Continue.
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4 The 5 GHz setup screen displays. Repeat previous steps to select and connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network.
5 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients. The WRE6505 v2
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply.
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6 The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6505 v2’s wireless network settings and
click GO to log into the web configurator again.
6.3.2 AP Mode
Chapter 6 eaZy123 Wizard Setup
1 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients. The WRE6505 v2
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply.
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2 The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6505 v2’s wireless network settings and
click GO to log into the web configurator again.
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CHAPTER 7
Tutorials
7.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6505 v2 (in access point or repeater mode) as follows:
• Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
• Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
• Connecting the WRE6505 v2 (in Repeater mode) to an AP
7.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
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
access point (A) wirelessly.
Figure 17 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet
7.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. The following
example uses the WRE6505 v2 as the AP and NWD-211AN as the wireless client which connects to
a notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter
or PCI card).
The following WPS methods for creating a secure connection are described in the tutorial.
• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See Section 7.3.1 on page 39.This is the easier method.
• PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the WRE6505 v2’s interface. See Section 7.3.2 on page 40.
This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
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7.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
The push button configuration function found in the interface is only available in AP mode. The WPS
button, see Section 1.3 on page 10, can also be used for PBC configurations in either AP or
Repeater mode.
1 Make sure that your WRE6505 v2 is turned on and that it is connected to your network.
2 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility.
3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or
WPS button).
4 Log into WRE6505 v2’s Web Configurator. Make sure WPS is enabled in the Network > Wireless
LAN > WPS screen.
5 Navigate to Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS Device and press the
WPS button.
Note: Your WRE6505 v2 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button
in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can
use one or the other.
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 WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 securely.
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on
both WRE6505 v2 and wireless client (the NWD-211AN in this example).
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Wireless Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
AP
Figure 18 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
7.3.2 PIN Configuration
1 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS Station settings and select the PIN
2 On the WRE6505 v2, navigate to the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G >
3 Obtain the PIN number for the WRE6505 v2 or press the Generate button to create a new PIN
4 Enter the WRE6505 v2 PIN number in the wireless station’s utility screen.
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both WRE6505 v2’s configuration
interface and the client’s utilities.
The push button configuration function is only available in AP mode.
method to get a PIN number.
WPS screen.
number. See Section 9.10 on page 62
The WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 securely.
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Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Wireless Client
COMMUNICATION
The following figure shows an example of how to set up wireless network and security on WRE6505
v2 and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
Figure 19 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
7.4 Connecting the WRE6505 v2 (in Repeater mode) to an
AP
Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage.
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• Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List - create a secure wireless network
simply by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. See Section 7.4.1 on page 42.This is the
easier method.
• Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information - create a secure wireless
network by manually entering the AP’s wireless security settings in the WRE6505 v2’s interface.
See Section 7.4.2 on page 43. This is useful when the AP is hidden.
7.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List
Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network by selecting an AP from a list of detected
APs.
The AP select function is only available in repeater mode. See Section 3.1.1 on page 19.
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 2.2 on page 13).
1 Open the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP S elec t screen. Select an AP
form the Select column and click Continue.
Figure 20 Tutorial: Selecting an automatically detected AP
2 Type the Wi-Fi key if wireless security is enabled on the selected AP and click Continue.
Figure 21 Tutorial: The KEY field
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3 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients. The WRE6505 v2
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6505 v2.
Figure 22 Tutorial: Configure WRE6505 v2’s WLAN
4 You have successfully set up your WRE6505 v2 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the Status
screen.
Figure 23 Tutorial: Saving settings
7.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters
on your WRE6505 v2.
SSID ZyXEL
Security WPA(2)-PSK
Wi-Fi Key 1234567890
Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP’s wireless
security settings in the WRE6505 v2’s interface.
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 2.2 on page 13).
1 Open the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP Select screen. Select
Choose Network Manually.
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Figure 24 Tutorial: Manually Entering Wireless Security Information
2 Type the SSID of the AP into the Wireless Name (SSID) field, set the security settings and click
Continue.
Figure 25 Tutorial: Typing an SSID
3 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients. The WRE6505 v2
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6505 v2.
Figure 26 Tutorial: Configure WRE6505 v2’s WLAN
4 You have successfully set up your WRE6505 v2 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the Status
screen.
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Figure 27 Tutorial: Saving settings
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Technical Reference
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8.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the WRE6505 v2.
8.2 What You Can Do
•use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 8.3 on page 47) to view port status, packet specific
statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
8.3 Packet Statistics Screen
CHAPTER 8
Monitor
Click Monitor > Packet Statistics. Read-only information here includes port status, packet
specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is used
for refreshing the screen.
Figure 28 Monitor > Packet Statistics
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 13 Monitor > Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the WRE6505 v2’s port type.
Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or Down when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled
and Down when the WLAN is disabled.
TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port.
Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.
Tx kb/s This displays the transmission speed in kilobits per second on this port.
Rx kb/s This displays the reception speed in kilobits per second on this port.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6505 v2 has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Select the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Refresh Now Click this button to update the screen statistics immediately.
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9.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WRE6505 v2. See
Section 1.1 on page 9 for an overview of wireless networks.
9.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen to enable the Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G), enter the SSID and select the
wireless security mode (Section 9.4 on page 51).
•Use the AP select screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 v2 (in repeater
mode) to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP (Section 9.6 on page
57). This screen is available only when the WRE6505 v2 is in repeater mode.
•Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from
connecting to the WRE6505 v2 (Section 9.7 on page 60).
•Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section
9.8 on page 61).
•Use the QoS screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the
WRE6505 v2 to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on
(Section 9.8 on page 61).
•Use the WPS screen to enable WPS to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security,
without having to configure security settings manually (Section 9.10 on page 62).
•Use the WPS Device screen to add a wireless station using WPS (Section 9.11 on page 63).
•Use the Scheduling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (Section 9.12
on page 64). This screen is available only when the WRE6505 v2 is in AP mode.
CHAPTER 9
Wireless LAN
9.3 What You Should Know
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.
• 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.
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• 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.
9.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
9.3.1.1 MAC Address List
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is
usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters
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 List to tell the AP which wireless clients are 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.
9.3.1.2 Encryption
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.
Table 14 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
Weakest No Security
Strongest WPA2-PSK
NO AUTHENTICATION
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
2
; for example, 00A0C5000002 or
For example, if users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no authentication, if
users do log on to the wireless network, you can choose No Security, Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or
WPA2-PSK.
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 WPA-PSK. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the
wireless network.
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.
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Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-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.
9.3.1.3 WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (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. 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 7.3 on page 38.
9.4 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WRE6505 v2 from a computer connected to the wireless
LAN and you change the WRE6505 v2’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will
lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then
change the wireless settings of your computer to match the WRE6505 v2’s new
settings.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G to open the General screen.
Figure 29 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (Repeater Mode)
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Figure 30 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (AP Mode)
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN This is turned on by default. Click Disable to turn off the wireless LAN function.
Network Name
(SSID)
Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client
Channel
Selection
Auto Channel
Selection
Operating
Channel
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
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.
This option is only available when the WRE6505 v2 is in AP mode and Auto Channel
Selection is disabled.
This option is available only when the WRE6505 v2 is in AP mode.
Select this option to have the WRE6505 v2 automatically scan for and select a channel which
is not used by another device.
This displays the channel the WRE6505 v2 is currently using.
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Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Network Mode 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless clients.
5 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11ac/a/n wireless clients.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b) to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6505 v2.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11g) to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6505 v2.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11n) to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6505 v2.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) to allow both IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6505 v2. The transmission rate of your WRE6505 v2 might
be reduced.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) to allow both IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6505 v2. The transmission rate of your
WRE6505 v2 might be reduced.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a) to allow only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6505 v2.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a/n) to allow both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6505 v2. The transmission rate of your WRE6505 v2 might
be reduced.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac) to allow both IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11ac
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6505 v2. The transmission rate of your
WRE6505 v2 might be reduced..
Channel
Bandwidth
Security
Security Mode If the WRE6505 v2 is in repeater mode, select No Security or the available modes to match
Select the channel bandwidth you want to use for your wireless network.
Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 40 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 20/40 MHz to allow the WRE6505 v2 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40
MHz) that has least interference.
Select 20/40/80 MHz to allow the WRE6505 v2 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40
or 80 MHz) that has least interference. This option is available only when you select 5 GHz
(802.11a/n/ac) in the Network Mode field.
as provided by the source AP or wireless router.
If the WRE6505 v2 is in AP mode, select WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK or Static WEP 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 Section 9.5 on page 54 for detailed
information on different security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to
associate this network without authentication.
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available
in this field.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to return to the previous menu without saving.
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9.5 Wireless Security
The screen varies depending on what you select in the Security Mode field.
9.5.1 No Security
Select No Security to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access point without any data
encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WRE6505 v2, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 31 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 16 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
9.5.2 WEP Encryption
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.
Your WRE6505 v2 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.
Select Static WEP from the Security Mode list.
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Figure 32 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.
Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.
PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate.
A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by
the WRE6505 v2 into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is
requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.
WEP Encryption Select 64-bits or 128-bits.
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.
Authentication
Method
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Select Auto or Shared 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 WRE6505 v2 occurs.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
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Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WRE6505 v2 and the wireless stations
must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bits, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bits, 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 WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
9.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.
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Figure 33 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.
WPA-PSK
Compatible
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Group Key Update
Timer
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to
your WRE6505 v2.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).
9.6 AP Select Screen
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Use this screen (available in repeater mode only) to choose an access point that you want the
WRE6505 v2 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP Select.
Figure 34 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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
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
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the wireless device. When No Security is
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on
Continue Click Continue to start the next step in the AP setup process.
Scan Again Click Scan Again to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and
Choose Network
Manually
WPS This button is configurable only when you enable WPS in the Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G >
that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network must use the same
SSID.
supports.
shown, no security is configured and you can connect to it without a password.
the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6505 v2 and this device.
update this table.
Select this to set up the AP manually.
WPS screen.
Click this button to connect to the selected AP via WPS.
Enter a Wi-Fi key
If wireless securoty is enabled on the selected AP, the following screen displays after you click
Continue in the AP Select screen. Enter the AP’s Wi-Fi key and click Continue.
Set up the WRE6505 v2’s WLAN for client s
Use this screen to configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients.
The WRE6505 v2 automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP. You can set the SSID and WiFi key of the WRE6505 v2’s WLAN to be the same as those on the AP to which the WRE6505 v2
wants to connect. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Choose AP network manually
Use this screen to manually enter the SSID, security mode and Wi-Fi key of the AP to which you
want the WRE6505 v2 to connect. This is useful when the AP’s SSID is hidden. Click Continue to
configure the wireless settings between the WRE6505 v2 and its wireless clients (see Set up the
WRE6505 v2’s WLAN for clients on page 58).
Complete the AP and WLAN setup
This screen displays when you have successfully set up your WRE6505 v2 to connect to an AP.
Verify the WRE6505 v2’s wireless network settings and click GO to open the Status screen.
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9.7 MAC Filter
The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505 v2,
while denying access to all unspecified devices. 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 WRE6505 v2’s MAC Address List settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or
Wireless LAN 5G > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC Filter
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G> MAC Filter
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SSID for MAC
Filter
Policy Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Address table.
Add a station
Mac Address
MAC Filter Summary
Delete Click the delete icon to remove the MAC address from the list.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.
Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filtering rule you configure below.
Select Allow to permit access to the WRE6505 v2, MAC addresses not listed will be denied
access to the WRE6505 v2.
Select Reject to block access to the WRE6505 v2, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to
access the WRE6505 v2
Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WRE6505 v2 and click Add. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that is,
six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
WRE6505 v2.
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9.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > Advanced. The screen appears as
shown.
Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RTS/CTS
Threshold
Fragmentation
Threshold
Enable Intra-BSS
Traffic Blocking
Output Power Set the output power of the WRE6505 v2 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in
HT (High Throughput) Physical Mode
Guard Interval Select Auto to increase data throughput. However, this may make data transfer more
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/
CTS (Clear To Send) handshake.
Enter a value between 1 and 2347.
The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages.
It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Enter an even number between
256 and 2346.
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 traffic
blocking is not enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate
with each other. When Intra-BSS traffic blocking is enabled, wireless clients can still
access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.
an area, decrease the output power of the WRE6505 v2 to reduce interference with other
APs. Select one of the following 100%, 50% or 25%. See the product specifications for
more information on your WRE6505 v2’s output power.
prone to errors.
Select Long to prioritize data integrity. This may be because your wireless network is
busy and congested or the WRE6505 v2 is located in an environment prone to radio
interference.
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9.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen
The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > QoS. The following screen appears.
Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable WMM QoS Check this to have the WRE6505 v2 automatically give a service a priority level
according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi
MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes
them run more smoothly.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
9.10 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN and check current WPS status.
To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS tab.
Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
Enable WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature.
Enable PIN Select this to enable the PIN number.
PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a
WPS Status
Status This displays Configured when the WRE6505 v2 has connected to a wireless network
Release
Configuration
(AP mode only)
802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the WAP3205 v2’s first SSID).
Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
new PIN number.
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 Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless
security changes on the WRE6505 v2 or click Release Configuration (AP mode only) to
remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.
This button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured.
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS
connections on the WRE6505 v2.
WRE6505 v2.
9.11 WPS Device Screen
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click
Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS Device.
Note: After you click WPS 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.
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Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (Repeater Mode)
Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (AP Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
wireless stations’s wireless settings. See Section 7.3.1 on page 39.
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security
information synchronization.
Or input your
devices PIN
number (AP mode
only)
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s
wireless settings. See Section 7.3.2 on page 40.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Go to
associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
9.12 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen (available in AP mode only) 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 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or
Wireless LAN 5G > Scheduling tab.
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Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Scheduling
Wireless LAN
Scheduling
Scheduling
WLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works
Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select
For the following
times (24-Hour
Format)
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select to enable or disable wireless LAN scheduling.
in conjunction with the Day and For the following times fields.
Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the
For the following times field.
Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and
select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If
you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between
the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN
Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields.
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10.1 Overview
This screen allows you to assign the WRE6505 v2 a fixed or dynamic management IP address. The
default IP address of the WRE6505 v2 is 192.168.1.2. Alternatively, you can connect to the
WRE6505 v2 using the default domain name, http://zyxelsetup.
10.2 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the WRE6505 v2’s management IP address and configure the DNS server
information that the WRE6505 v2 sends to the DHCP clients. Click Network > LAN.
Note: If you change the IP address of the WRE6505 v2 in the screen below, you will need
to log into the WRE6505 v2 again using the new IP address.
CHAPTER 10
LAN
Figure 42 Network > LAN > IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 26 Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
LAN TCP/IP
Get from DHCP
Server
User Defined LAN
IP Address
Select this to have the WRE6505 v2 get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server.
Click this to enable the manual IP configuration.
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Table 26 Network > LAN > IP (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6505 v2 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your WRE6505 v2 in dotted decimal notation.
Default Gateway Enter the gateway of your WRE6505 v2 in dotted decimal notation.
DNS Assignment
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select From ISP if your ISP or router to which the WRE6505 v2 connects dynamically
assigns DNS server information (and the WRE6505 v2's IP address). The field to the
right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's
IP address in the field to the right.
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
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11.1 Overview
One Connect is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. It complies with the IEEE 1905.1 standard and allows
auto-detection and auto-configuration.
If your wireless router supports ZyXEL One Connect, WRE6505 v2 for example, you can download
and install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do
speed test, turn on or turn off the devices in your network, block or allow a device’s access and set
up a guest Wi-Fi network from the mobile device. You can even use the App to access the WRE6505
v2’s web configurator. The mobile device with the App installed must be connected to the WRE6505
v2 wirelessly.
Figure 43 ZyXEL One Connect App
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One Connect
11.1.1 What You Can Do
Use the One Connect screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration (Section 11.2 on page
68).
11.2 One Connect Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration on the WRE6505 v2.
Click Configuration > Network > OneConnect to open the following screen.
Figure 44 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
LABEL DESCRIPTION
One Connect
Auto-configuration Select Enable to allow the WRE6505 v2 to automatically update the wireless settings on
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
the APs or wireless repeaters (which also support ZyXEL One Connect) in its network.
Select Disable to turn this feature off if you want to have the APs or repeaters in the
network use different wireless settings.
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12.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screen.
12.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen to set the system and domain names (Section 12.3 on page 70).
•Use the Password screen to set the password (Section 12.4 on page 71).
•Use the Time screen to change your WRE6505 v2’s time and date (Section 12.5 on page 71).
•Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to update firmware (Section 12.6 on page 73).
•Use the Backup Restore screen to backup and restore device configurations (Section 12.7 on
page 75).
•Use the Restart screen to reboot the WRE6505 v2 without turning the power off (Section 12.8
on page 77).
•Use the System Mode screen to select how you want to use your WRE6505 v2 (Section 12.9 on
page 78).
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Maintenance
12.3 General
Use this screen to set the system and domain names and the timeout period of the management
session. Click Maintenance > General. The following screen displays.
Figure 45 Maintenance > General
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 28 Maintenance > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Name Enter a descriptive name to identify the WRE6505 v2 in an Ethernet network.
Domain Name This is the domain name of the WRE6505 v2.
Administrator
Inactivity
Timer
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out.
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).
12.4 System Password Screen
Use this screen to set the web configurator password. Click Maintenance > System. The following
screen displays.
Figure 46 Maintenance > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Maintenance > System > Password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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
Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.
12.5 Time Screen
Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2’s time based on your local time zone. To change your
WRE6505 v2’s time and date, click Maintenance > Time. The screen appears as shown.
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Figure 47 Maintenance > Time
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 30 Maintenance > Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time This field displays the time of your WRE6505 v2.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6505 v2 synchronizes the time with the time
server.
Current Date This field displays the date of your WRE6505 v2.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6505 v2 synchronizes the date with the time
server.
Manual Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new
New Time
(hh:mm:ss)
New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Get from Time
Server
Auto Select Auto to have the WRE6505 v2 automatically get the time and date from a pre-
time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date
you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect
it.
This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time
configured manually.
When you select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply .
This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured
manually.
When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply.
Select this radio button to have the WRE6505 v2 get the time and date from the time
server you specified below.
defined time server (pool.ntp.org).
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Table 30 Maintenance > Time (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
User Defined Time
Server Address
Time Zone Setup
Time Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your
Daylight Savings Daylight saving is a period from late spring to early fall when many countries set their
Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected Daylight
End Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected Daylight
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Select User Defined Time Server Address and enter the IP address or URL (up to 20
extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network
administrator if you are unsure of this information.
time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the
evening.
Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time.
Savings. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of
March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M.
local time. So in the United States you would select Second, Sunday, March and
select 2 in the at field.
Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of
the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Sunday, March. The time you select in the at field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
Savings. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each
time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time.
So in the United States you would select First, Sunday, November and select 2 in the
at field.
Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of
the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Sunday, October. The time you select in the at field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen
Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a “*.bin”
extension, e.g., “WRE6505 v2.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 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload
firmware to your WRE6505 v2.
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Figure 48 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 31 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Firmware Upgrade
File Path Click Select file to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must
Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
On-line Firmware Upgrade
Check for
Latest
Firmware Now
You are
currently
using
firmware
version:
The Latest
Firmware
Version
Release
Date
Release
Note
Size This is the size of the firmware in bytes. 15073234 is about 15 MB.
Do_Firmware_
Upgrade
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
The following fields display when you click this button.
The firmware version consists of the trunk version number, model code, and release number.
For example, V1.00(AAAG.5) means V1.00 is the trunk number, AAAG represents WRE6505
v2, and 5 means the fifth release.
Compare the release number in the previous field with the release number in this one to see
if you have the latest firmware. In this example, V1.00(AAAG.5), the numbers are the same
(5), so the WRE6505 v2 already has the latest firmware.
The date the firmware was issued is shown in year-month-date format.
The release note shows what has changed (new features, bug fixes, known issues) in this
firmware version. Check the Release Note before deciding to use new firmware.
Click this button to download and upgrade the new firmware to the WRE6505 v2.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6505 v2 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Firmware Upgrading screen, wait until the upgrade process is complete.
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Figure 49 Firmware Upgrading
The WRE6505 v2 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In
some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 50 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After the WRE6505 v2 restarts, the Upgrade Accomplished screen appears.
Figure 51 Upgrade Accomplished
Refresh the web page and log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen.
12.7 Backup / Restore Screen
Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
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Figure 52 Maintenance > Backup/Restore
12.7.1 Backup Configuration
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WRE6505 v2’s current configuration to a file
on your computer. Once your WRE6505 v2 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 Backup to save the WRE6505 v2’s current configuration to your computer.
12.7.2 Restore Configuration
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your WRE6505 v2.
Table 32 Maintenance Restore Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
File Path Click Select file to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress
compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 again.
The WRE6505 v2 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In
some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
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Figure 53 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 WRE6505 v2 IP address (192.168.1.2).
Refer to your operating system’s help files for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address.
12.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults
Click the Reset button to clear all user-entered configuration information and return the WRE6505
v2 to its factory defaults. The following warning screen appears.
Figure 54 Reset Warning Message
You can also press the WPS button (see Section 1.4 on page 11) on the front panel for more than
10 seconds to reset the factory defaults of your WRE6505 v2. Refer to Section 1.4 on page 11 for
more information on the resetting the WRE6505 v2.
12.8 Restart Screen
System restart allows you to reboot the WRE6505 v2 without turning the power off. Click
Maintenance > Restart. The following screen displays. Click Restart to have the WRE6505 v2
reboot. This does not affect the WRE6505 v2's configuration.
Figure 55 Maintenance > Restart
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12.9 System Mode
Use this screen to change the operating mode of the WRE6505 v2. For further information on
system operating mode, see Section 3.1.1 on page 19.
Figure 56 Maintenance > System Mode
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 33 Maintenance > System Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
AP Mode Select this option to set the WRE6505 v2 to act as an access point.
Normal mode The default WPS behavior, both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are supported in up and down
broadcasting.
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Table 33 Maintenance > System Mode (continued)
Universal
Repeater
Client
Up
Router
Down
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Range boost
mode
Speed boost
mode
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select this option to set the WRE6505 v2 to Range boost mode--the 2.4 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior, while the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
Select this option to set the WRE6505 v2 to Speed boost mode--the 5 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
12.9.1 System WPS Behavior
In Repeater mode (see Chapter 3 on page 20), you can select the type of WPS behavior: Normal
Mode, Range Boost, or Speed Boost mode.
The device enables you to extend the range of your dual-band router to eliminate "dead spots" in
your wireless network. You can choose from normal mode, range boost, or speed boost modes for
both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
The following terms are used to describe the WPS behavior:
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• Up: The connection from the WRE6505 v2 to the Router
• Down: The connection from the WRE6505 v2 to a client
Figure 57 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting
• Home wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Home2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Home5G_5GEXT.
• Work wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Work2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Work5G_5GEXT.
• No profile: There is no currently defined profile.
The following section describes the Normal, Range Boost, and Speed Boost mode (WPS) behaviors
in a home and work network connection.
As connection profiles are established, the WRE6505 v2 maintains a record of the varying profiles
and automatically joins the network when in range.
Note: The home wireless network is the initial setup environment. The WRE6505 v2 does
not have any established network profiles at the time of initial setup.
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12.9.1.1 Normal Mode
Universal
Repeater
Client
2. 4 GHz / 5 GH z
Up
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Down
In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands.
Figure 58 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
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Table 34 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
5 GHz No profile
12.9.1.2 Range Boost Mode
In range boost mode, the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 5 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior.
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
(Initial Setup)
No profile No profile No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
no profile no profile No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
(Initial Setup)
No profile No profile Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
No profile Work1_5GEXT
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Universal
Repeater
Client
2.4 GHz
Up
5 GH z
Down
Universal
Repeater
Client
5 GH z
Up
2.4 GHz
Down
Figure 59 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 35 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Off
No profile Work1_5GEXT
12.9.1.3 Speed Boost Mode
In speed boost mode, the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band
is supported on the Up behavior.
Figure 60 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
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The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 36 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) HOT SPOT 2 (WORK)
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work4_2.4GEXT
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work3_2.4GEXT
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
No profile No profile Work3 Off
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Work2 Off
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Troubleshooting
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
• WRE6505 v2 Access and Login
• Internet Access
• Resetting the WRE6505 v2 to Its Factory Defaults
• Wireless Problems
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The WRE6505 v2 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
1 Make sure the WRE6505 v2 is plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power
source is turned on.
2 Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6505 v2.
3 Remove the WRE6505 v2 from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that you know works
into the same power outlet. This checks the status of the power outlet.
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 10.
2 Make sure you understand how the LEDs are enabled or disabled. See Section 1.3 on page 10.
3 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
4 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
5 Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6505 v2.
6 If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
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13.2 WRE6505 v2 Access and Login
I forgot the password.
1 The default password is 1234.
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 Login screen in the Web Configurator.
1 Make sure you are using the correct address.
• The default web address (URL) of the WRE6505 v2 is http://zyxelsetup.
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.
4 Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6505 v2 with the default address.
5 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestions
• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET
port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WRE6505 v2.
1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1234.
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 WRE6505 v2.
4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 13.4 on page
86.
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13.3 Internet Access
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 Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6505 v2
(repeater mode) has associated with the AP by checking the Status screen. See Section 4.4 on
page 22.
3 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.
4 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
5 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
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I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WRE6505 v2 in
repeater mode), 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 10.
2 Reboot the WRE6505 v2.
3 Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6505 v2
(repeater mode) has associated with the AP by checking the Status screen. See Section 4.4 on
page 22.
4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
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 10.
If the WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2 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 WRE6505 v2.
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4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestion
• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.
13.4 Resetting the WRE6505 v2 to Its Factory Defaults
If you reset the WRE6505 v2, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE6505 v2 re-loads
its default settings, and the password resets to 1234. You have to make all of your changes again.
You will lose all of your changes when you reset the WRE6505 v2 to its factory defaults.
To reset the WRE6505 v2,
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the WPS button for longer than 10 seconds, the Power LED begins to blink, to set the
WRE6505 v2 back to its factory-default configuration.
OR
3 Click Maintenance > Backup Restore > Restore and then click Reset.
If the WRE6505 v2 restarts automatically, wait for the WRE6505 v2 to finish restarting, and log in
to the Web Configurator. The password is 1234.
If the WRE6505 v2 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the WRE6505 v2.
Then, follow the directions above again.
13.5 Wireless Problems
I cannot access the WRE6505 v2 or ping any computer from the WLAN.
1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the WRE6505 v2.
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 WRE6505 v2.
4 Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
WRE6505 v2.
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5 Check that both the WRE6505 v2 and your wireless station are using the same wireless and
wireless security settings, and that both the WRE6505 v2 and the AP are using the same wireless
and wireless security settings.
6 Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the MAC Address List of the
WRE6505 v2. See Section 9.7 on page 60.
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APPENDIX A
Customer Support
In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your
vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you
bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also
http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the latest information.
Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.
Required Information
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)
Taiwan
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com
Asia
China
• ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.cn
India
• ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.in
Kazakhstan
•ZyXEL Kazakhstan
• http://www.zyxel.kz
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Korea
• ZyXEL Korea Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.kr
Malaysia
• ZyXEL Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.my
Pakistan
• ZyXEL Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.pk
Philippines
• ZyXEL Philippines
• http://www.zyxel.com.ph
Singapore
• ZyXEL Singapore Pte Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.sg
Appendix A Customer Support
Europe
Taiwan
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/
Thailand
• ZyXEL Thailand Co., Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.co.th
Vietnam
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office
• http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi
Austria
• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Belarus
•ZyXEL BY
• http://www.zyxel.by
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Belgium
• ZyXEL Communications B.V.
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/
Bulgaria
•ZyXEL България
• http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/
Czech Republic
• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o
• http://www.zyxel.cz
Denmark
• ZyXEL Communications A/S
• http://www.zyxel.dk
Estonia
•ZyXEL Estonia
• http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/
Finland
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.fi
France
•ZyXEL France
• http://www.zyxel.fr
Germany
• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Hungary
• ZyXEL Hungary & SEE
• http://www.zyxel.hu
Italy
• ZyXEL Communications Italy
• http://www.zyxel.it/
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Latvia
•ZyXEL Latvia
• http://www.zyxel.com/lv/lv/homepage.shtml
Lithuania
• ZyXEL Lithuania
• http://www.zyxel.com/lt/lt/homepage.shtml
Netherlands
•ZyXEL Benelux
• http://www.zyxel.nl
Norway
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.no
Poland
• ZyXEL Communications Poland
• http://www.zyxel.pl
Romania
•ZyXEL Romania
• http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro
Russia
• ZyXEL Russia
• http://www.zyxel.ru
Slovakia
• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka
• http://www.zyxel.sk
Spain
• ZyXEL Communications ES Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.es
Sweden
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.se
Switzerland
•Studerus AG
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• http://www.zyxel.ch/
Turkey
•ZyXEL Turkey A.S.
• http://www.zyxel.com.tr
UK
• ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.uk
Ukraine
•ZyXEL Ukraine
• http://www.ua.zyxel.com
Latin America
Argentina
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
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Brazil
• ZyXEL Communications Brasil Ltda.
• https://www.zyxel.com/br/pt/
Ecuador
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Middle East
Israel
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://il.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml
Middle East
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/me/en/
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North America
USA
• ZyXEL Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters
• http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/
Oceania
Australia
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/
Africa
South Africa
• Nology (Pty) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.za
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APPENDIX B
Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address
Note: Your specific WRE6505 v2 may not support all of the operating systems described
in this appendix. See the product specifications for more information about which
operating systems are supported.
This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be
able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/
OS X, and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to use TCP/IP on
your computer.
If you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your network’s
computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet.
In this appendix, you can set up an IP address for:
• Windows XP/NT/2000 on page 94
• Windows Vista on page 98
• Windows 7 on page 102
• Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 on page 106
• Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 on page 109
• Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) on page 112
• Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) on page 116
Windows XP/NT/2000
The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows
2000 and Windows NT.
1 Click Start > Control Panel.
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2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon.
3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
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5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.
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6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP
address dynamically.
Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default
gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network
administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS
server, if that information was provided.
7 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
8 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Verifying Settings
1 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network
connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection
information.
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This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional.
1 Click Start > Control Panel.
2 In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon.
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3 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon.
4 Click Manage network connections.
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5 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying
that it needs your permission to continue.
6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
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7 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
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