WRE6505 v2
Wireless AC750 Range Extender
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 10/2016
Quick Start Guide
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
Web Address |
http://zyxelsetup |
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http://DHCP-assigned IP |
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http://192.168.1.2 |
www.zyxel.com |
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Password |
1234 |
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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 |
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Contents Overview |
User’s Guide ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... |
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The Web Configurator ............................................................................................................................. |
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WRE6505 v2 Modes ............................................................................................................................... |
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Repeater Mode ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Access Point Mode ................................................................................................................................. |
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eaZy123 Wizard Setup ............................................................................................................................ |
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Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Technical Reference .......................................................................................................................... |
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Monitor .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... |
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LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... |
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One Connect ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................. |
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Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... |
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Chapter |
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Introduction........................................................................................................................................... |
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1.1 |
Overview ............................................................................................................................................. |
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1.2 |
Securing the WRE6505 v2 ................................................................................................................ |
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Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ |
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WPS Button ....................................................................................................................................... |
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1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ............................................................................................................. |
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The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................ |
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Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Accessing the Web Configurator ....................................................................................................... |
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2.2.1 Login Screen ........................................................................................................................... |
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2.2.2 Password Screen .................................................................................................................... |
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2.2.3 Home Screen ........................................................................................................................... |
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Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................................... |
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2.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... |
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2.3.2 Navigation Panel ..................................................................................................................... |
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Resetting the WRE6505 v2 ............................................................................................................... |
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WRE6505 v2 Modes ............................................................................................................................ |
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3.1 |
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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3.1.1 Device Modes .......................................................................................................................... |
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Repeater Mode .................................................................................................................................... |
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4.1 |
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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4.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. |
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4.3 |
What You Need to Know ................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to Repeater Mode ......................................................................... |
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4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings ....................................................... |
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4.4 |
Repeater Mode Status Screen .......................................................................................................... |
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4.5 |
Configuration Menus ......................................................................................................................... |
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Access Point Mode............................................................................................................................. |
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5.1 |
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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5.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. |
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5.3 |
What You Need to Know ................................................................................................................... |
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5.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to AP Mode ................................................................................... |
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5.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings ....................................................... |
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AP Mode Status Screen .................................................................................................................... |
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5.5 |
Configuration Menus ......................................................................................................................... |
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eaZy123 Wizard Setup........................................................................................................................ |
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6.1 |
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................ |
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Using the Wizard ............................................................................................................................... |
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6.3.1 Repeater Mode ........................................................................................................................ |
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6.3.2 AP Mode .................................................................................................................................. |
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Tutorials............................................................................................................................................... |
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7.1 |
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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7.2 |
Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point .............................................................................. |
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Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS ................................................................................. |
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7.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................ |
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7.3.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the WRE6505 v2 (in Repeater mode) to an AP ............................................................. |
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7.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List ............................................................. |
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7.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information ................................................... |
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Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ |
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Chapter 8 |
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Monitor................................................................................................................................................. |
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8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... |
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8.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. |
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8.3 Packet Statistics Screen ................................................................................................................. |
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Wireless LAN....................................................................................................................................... |
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9.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................................... |
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9.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................... |
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9.5 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................. |
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9.5.1 No Security .............................................................................................................................. |
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9.5.2 WEP Encryption ...................................................................................................................... |
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9.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................................. |
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9.7 MAC Filter ......................................................................................................................................... |
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9.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ....................................................................................................... |
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9.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ....................................................................................................... |
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9.10 WPS Screen .................................................................................................................................... |
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9.11 WPS Device Screen ........................................................................................................................ |
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Scheduling Screen .......................................................................................................................... |
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LAN ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Overview ......................................................................................................................................... |
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LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................................ |
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Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ |
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12.3 |
General ........................................................................................................................................... |
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12.4 |
System Password Screen .............................................................................................................. |
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12.5 |
Time Screen .................................................................................................................................... |
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12.6 |
Firmware Upgrade Screen .............................................................................................................. |
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12.7 |
Backup / Restore Screen ................................................................................................................ |
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12.7.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................................ |
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12.7.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................................ |
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12.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................... |
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Restart Screen ................................................................................................................................ |
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12.9 System Mode .................................................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. |
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Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................................... |
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WRE6505 v2 Access and Login ...................................................................................................... |
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13.3 |
Internet Access ............................................................................................................................... |
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Resetting the WRE6505 v2 to Its Factory Defaults ......................................................................... |
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13.5 |
Wireless Problems .......................................................................................................................... |
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Appendix |
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Customer Support .......................................................................................................... |
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Appendix |
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Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................ |
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Appendix |
C Legal Information ......................................................................................................... |
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Index .................................................................................................................................................. |
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PART I
User’s Guide
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Introduction
1.1 Overview
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
WLAN
AP
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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
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.
1.3Front Panel
Figure 2 Front Panel
Power/WPS LED
WPS Button
2.4 GHz Signal
Strength LEDs 
5 GHz Signal
Strength LEDs
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
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DESCRIPTION |
Power/WPS |
Blue |
On |
The WRE6505 v2 is receiving power and functioning properly. |
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Blinking |
The WRE6505 v2 is booting, resetting to factory defaults, the |
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WRE6505 v2 is waiting for another WPS device to connect, or |
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firmware upgrade is in progress. |
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Off |
The WRE6505 v2 is not receiving power, or there is no WPS |
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connection established. |
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2.4 GHz Signal |
White |
On |
The more the LEDs are on the better the Wi-Fi signal strength. |
Strength |
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• Three LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 51% ~ 100% |
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• Two LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 20% ~ 50% |
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• One LED: signifies a signal strength under 20% |
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Blinking |
Firmware upgrade is in progress. |
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Off |
The 2.4 GHz wireless LAN is not enabled, there is no signal |
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detected or the WRE6505 v2 (repeater mode) is not connected |
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to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs are turned off using the |
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WPS button. |
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5 GHz Signal |
White |
On |
The more the LEDs are on the better the Wi-Fi signal strength. |
Strength |
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• Three LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 51% ~ 100% |
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• Two LEDs: signifies a signal strength of 20% ~ 50% |
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• One LED: signifies a signal strength under 20% |
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Blinking |
Firmware upgrade is in progress. |
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Off |
The 5 GHz wireless LAN is not enabled, there is no signal |
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detected or the WRE6505 v2 (repeater mode) is not connected |
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WPS button. |
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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
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Press thress times within |
Turn off or turn on all LEDs. |
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AP Mode |
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Push twice within 5 |
The WRE6505 v2 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4.1 |
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Hold for 5 to 10 seconds |
The WRE6505 v2 keeps its configuration and reboots. |
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Section 2.4 on page 18. |
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Repeater Mode |
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Push twice within 5 |
The WRE6505 v2 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4.1 |
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Hold for 5 to 10 seconds |
he WRE6505 v2 keeps its configuration and reboots. |
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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.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 7.3 on page 38.
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The Web Configurator
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).
Refer to Chapter 13 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
2.2Accessing the Web Configurator
1Make 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).
2Launch your web browser.
3Open 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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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
Figure 3 Login Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL |
DESCRIPTION |
Password |
Type "1234" (default) as the password. |
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Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login. |
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This shows the time (hh:mm) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in the |
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Maintenance > Time screen (see Section 12.5 on page 71). The time is in 24-hour |
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format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM. |
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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. |
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Retype the password for confirmation. |
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Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505 v2. |
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Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time. |
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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 (
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Figure 5 Home Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 Home Screen
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DESCRIPTION |
GO |
Click this to return to the previous screen. |
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Select a language to go to the Web Configurator in that language and click GO. |
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(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the |
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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
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DESCRIPTION |
Change time zone |
Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WRE6505 v2 to |
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Finish |
Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display. |
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2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen.
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Figure 7 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen
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C
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The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
•A - Title Bar
•B - Navigation Panel
•C - Main Window
2.3.1Title 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. |
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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) |
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About |
Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information. |
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eaZy123 |
Click this icon to open the wizard. See Chapter 6 on page 33. |
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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.
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.
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press and hold the WPS button. After 10 seconds, the power LED begins flashing.
3Release the WPS button. The WRE6505 v2 reloads factory defaults and begins to reboot.
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WRE6505 v2 Modes
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.
3.1.1Device 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.
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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Chapter 3 WRE6505 v2 Modes
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.
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Repeater Mode
4.1 Overview
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
A B
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.
4.2What 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.
4.3What 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
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 v2 to Repeater Mode
1To use your WRE6505 v2 as a repeater, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505 v2.
3Open 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.
4Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5Type 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
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4.3.2Configuring 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
Click 
to open the Status screen.
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Figure 12 Status: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 9 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
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refresh the screen statistics. |
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Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics. |
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Device Information |
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Host Name |
This is the WRE6505 v2’s system name you configure in the Maintenance > |
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General screen. |
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Firmware Version |
This is the firmware version and the date created. |
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Sys OP Mode |
This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6505 v2 |
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is set - Repeater Mode. |
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LAN Information |
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MAC Address |
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. |
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IP Address |
This shows the LAN port’s IP address. |
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IP Subnet Mask |
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask. |
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Default Gateway |
This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address. |
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DHCP |
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None. |
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WLAN 2.4G Information |
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MAC Address |
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505 v2. |
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LABEL |
DESCRIPTION |
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SSID |
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless |
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LAN. |
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Channel |
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2 |
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automatically scans and selects. |
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Security |
This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using. |
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To AP Connection |
This displays whether the WRE6505 v2 is connected to an AP or not. |
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To AP SSID |
This displays the SSID of the connected AP. |
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Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless |
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and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 v2. |
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To AP Security |
This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP. |
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WLAN 5G Information |
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MAC Address |
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505 v2. |
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SSID |
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless |
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LAN. |
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Channel |
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2 |
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automatically scans and selects. |
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Security |
This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using. |
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To AP Connection |
This displays whether the WRE6505 v2 is connected to an AP or not. |
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To AP SSID |
This displays the SSID of the connected AP. |
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Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless |
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and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6505 v2. |
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To AP Security |
This displays the type of established security protocol with the WRE6505 v2. |
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System Status |
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Item |
This column shows the type of data the WRE6505 v2 is recording. |
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Data |
This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6505 v2. |
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System Up Time |
This is the total time the WRE6505 v2 has been on. |
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Current Date/Time |
This field displays your WRE6505 v2’s present date and time. |
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System Resource |
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CPU Usage |
This displays what percentage of the WRE6505 v2’s processing ability is |
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currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 v2 is |
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running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If |
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you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off |
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other applications (for example, using bandwidth management. |
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Memory Usage |
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WRE6505 v2 is using. |
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Interface Status |
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Interface |
This displays the WRE6505 v2 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. |
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Status |
For the LAN port, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or |
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connected). |
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For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the |
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WLAN is disabled. |
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Rate |
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left |
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blank when the line is disconnected. |
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For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is |
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enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled. |
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Association List 2.4G |
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DESCRIPTION |
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This is the index number of an associated wireless station. |
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MAC Address |
This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. |
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Association Time |
This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505 |
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v2’s WLAN network. |
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Association List 5G |
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# |
This is the index number of an associated wireless station. |
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MAC Address |
This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. |
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Association Time |
This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505 |
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v2’s WLAN network. |
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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 |
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status information. |
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MONITOR |
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Monitor |
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Packet |
Packet |
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system |
Statistics |
Statistics |
up time" and so on. |
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CONFIGURATION
Network
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FUNCTION |
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Wireless LAN |
General |
Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security |
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2.4G |
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settings. |
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AP Select |
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 v2 |
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to connect to. |
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MAC Filter |
Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or |
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block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2. |
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Advanced |
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. |
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QoS |
Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS). |
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WPS |
Use this screen to enable WPS. |
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WPS Device |
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. |
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Wireless LAN |
General |
Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings. |
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5G |
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AP Select |
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 v2 |
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to connect to. |
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MAC Filter |
Use this screen to configure the WRE6505 v2 to block access to devices or |
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block the devices from accessing the WRE6505 v2. |
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Advanced |
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. |
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QoS |
Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS). |
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WPS |
Use this screen to enable WPS. |
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WPS Device |
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. |
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LAN |
IP |
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. |
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OneConnect |
OneConnect |
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration. |
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MAINTENANCE |
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General |
General |
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system |
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and domain names. |
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Password |
Password |
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6505 v2. |
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Setup |
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Time |
Time Setting |
Use this screen to change your WRE6505 v2’s time and date. |
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Firmware |
Firmware |
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6505 v2. |
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Upgrade |
Upgrade |
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Backup |
Backup |
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your |
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Restore |
Restore |
WRE6505 v2 to the factory defaults. |
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Restart |
Restart |
Use this screen to reboot the WRE6505 v2 without turning the power off. |
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System Mode |
System Mode |
Use this screen to select how you want to use your WRE6505 v2. |
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5
Access Point Mode
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
Note: See Chapter 7 on page 38 for an example of setting up a wireless network in Access Point mode.
5.2What 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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Chapter 5 Access Point Mode
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.
1To use your WRE6505 v2 as an access point, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WRE6505 v2 and the other end to your router.
3Connect your computer to your network, make sure both the WRE6505 v2 and computer are under the same subnet.
4Open a web browser window and type “http://zyxelsetup” in the web address. The login screen displays.
5Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
6Type 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.
5.3.2Configuring 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.
Table 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
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LABEL |
DESCRIPTION |
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Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all |
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screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh |
|
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the screen statistics. |
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Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics. |
|
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Device Information |
|
||
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Host Name |
This is the WRE6505 v2’s system name you configure in the Maintenance > |
||
|
|
|
|
General screen. |
|
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|
|
|
|
Firmware Version |
This is the firmware version and the date created. |
||
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|
|
Sys OP Mode |
This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6505 v2 is set |
||
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- AP Mode. |
|
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LAN Information |
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MAC Address |
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. |
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IP Address |
This shows the LAN port’s IP address. |
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IP Subnet Mask |
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask. |
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Default Gateway |
This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address. |
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DHCP |
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None. |
|
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|
WLAN 2.4G Information |
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||
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|
|
MAC Address |
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. |
|
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SSID |
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless |
|
|
|
|
|
LAN. |
|
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|
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|
|
Channel |
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 v2 |
|
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|
|
|
automatically scans and selects. |
|
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Chapter 5 Access Point Mode |
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Table 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) |
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LABEL |
DESCRIPTION |
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Security |
This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 v2 is using. |
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WLAN 5G Information |
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MAC Address |
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. |
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|
SSID |
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 v2 in the wireless |
|
|
LAN. |
|
|
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|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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. |
|
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|
Association List 5G |
|
|
|
|
|
# |
This is the index number of an associated wireless client. |
|
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|
MAC Address |
This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client. |
|
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Association Time |
This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505 |
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v2’s WLAN network. |
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