WAP3205
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About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the
Web Configurator.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The WAP3205 may be referred to as t he “W AP3205”, the “device”, the “product”
or the “system” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “ret urn” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.
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Document Conventions
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WAP3205
icon is not an exact representation of your device.
WAP3205 Computer Notebook computer
Server Modem Firewall
Telephone Switch Router
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using
the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................ ...................17
Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ................................................................................................ 19
WAP3205 Modes .......................................................................................................................23
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................... 25
Client Mode ............................................................................................................................... 33
Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................... 45
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 55
Connection Wizard ......... .... ................................................ ... .... ... ............................................. 61
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 73
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................93
Monitor ...................................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ............................. 95
Wireless LAN ............................ ... .... ... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................... 99
LAN .............................. .................... ................... ................... .................... ...............................117
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 121
Troubleshooting ..................................................... .................................................................. 133
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 139
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Part I: User’s Guide................................................................................ 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your WAP3205............................................................................................19
1.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 19
1.2 Applications ............................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................................19
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 .................................... ............................................. ... .... ... 19
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 ............................................................................ 20
1.5 LEDs ......................... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ................................................ 20
Chapter 2
WAP3205 Modes .....................................................................................................................23
2.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 23
2.1.1 Device Modes ........................................................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................... 23
Chapter 3
Access Point Mode.................................................................................................................25
3.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 25
3.2 What You Can Do ......................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .................................................... 25
3.3 What You Need to Know ..................................... .... ... ... .......................................................25
3.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode ........................................................................... 26
3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................... 26
3.4 AP Mode Status Screen ......................................................................................................27
Chapter 4
Client Mode..............................................................................................................................33
4.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 33
4.2 What You Can Do ......................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .................................................... 33
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4.3 What You Need to Know ..................................... .... ... ... .......................................................34
4.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode ................................................................................ 34
4.5 Client Mode Status Screen ........................ ... ... ... .... ... ..........................................................35
4.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ...............................................................................................37
4.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ...................................................................................... 38
4.7 Site Survey Screen .......................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..........................................................42
4.8 WPS Screen ................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... .......... 43
Chapter 5
Universal Repeater Mode.......................................................................................................45
5.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 45
5.2 What You Can Do ......................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .................................................... 45
5.3 What You Need to Know ..................................... .... ... ... .......................................................46
5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode ........................................................... 46
5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ..... ... ... ................................................. ... ... ... .... ... 48
5.6 Universal Repeater Screen ................................................. ... ............................................. 50
5.6.1 No Security .......................... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................... 51
5.6.2 Static WEP ....................................... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... .............52
5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK .............................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 6
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................55
6.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 55
6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 55
6.2.1 Login Screen ....... ............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .................................... 56
6.2.2 Password Screen ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................. 57
6.2.3 Home Screen ............... .............................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................. 57
6.3 Resetting the WAP3205 ...................................................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............59
6.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 60
Chapter 7
Connection Wizard .................................................................................................................61
7.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 61
7.2 Accessing the Wizard .......................................................................................................... 61
7.2.1 Device Password ....................................................................................................... 62
7.2.2 Operation Mode ......................................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................... 62
7.2.3 Wireless Configuration ..... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................................................ .... ... 63
Chapter 8
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................73
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8.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 73
8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ................................................................ 73
8.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ...................... .... ... ............................................. 74
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8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) .................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 74
8.3.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................... 75
8.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ...................................................... 77
8.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................... 79
8.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 ............................................................................... 80
8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ........................................................ 81
8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router ...... 84
8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router ........................... 88
8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey ..................................... .......... 89
8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile ........ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ 90
8.7.3 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network . .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. 91
Part II: Technical Reference.................................................................. 93
Chapter 9
Monitor.....................................................................................................................................95
9.1 Overview ............. ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 95
9.2 What You Can Do ......................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .................................................... 95
9.3 Log ................... ... ............................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................ 95
9.4 Packet Statistics ...............................................................................................................96
9.5 WLAN Station Status .......................................................................................................98
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................99
10.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 99
10.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................100
10.3 What You Should Know ...................................................................................................100
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................... 100
10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ........................................................................................103
10.5 Wireless Security Screen ................................................................................................ 104
10.5.1 No Security .............................................................................................................104
10.5.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................... 105
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................ 107
10.6 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................ 108
10.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ..................................................................................... 109
10.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ......................................................................................111
10.9 WPS Screen .....................................................................................................................111
10.10 WPS Station Screen .......................................................................................................113
10.11 Scheduling Screen .......... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ................................................ .... ... ... ... ... ......113
10.12 WDS Screen ...................................................................................................................115
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Chapter 11
LAN.........................................................................................................................................117
11.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................117
11.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................117
11.3 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................118
11.3.1 LAN TCP/IP .............................................................................................................118
11.3.2 IP Alias ....................................................................................................................118
11.4 LAN IP Screen ..................................................................................................................119
11.5 IP Alias Screen ................................................................................................................120
Chapter 12
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................121
12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 121
12.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................121
12.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................. 122
12.4 Password Screen ............................................................................................................122
12.5 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................ 123
12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 1 25
12.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ............................................................................ 127
12.8 Reset/Restart Screen ......................................................................................................129
12.9 System Operation Mode Overview .................................................................................. 129
12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen .................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 13
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................133
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........133
13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login ........................................................................................... 134
13.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 136
13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults ..............................................................137
13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ...............................................................................138
Chapter 14
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................139
14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions .............................................................................................. 140
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions......................................143
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................155
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................167
Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................195
Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................211
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Appendix F Legal Information ..............................................................................................215
Appendix G Open Software Announcements.......................................................................219
Index.......................................................................................................................................257
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your WAP3205
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP3205.
The WAP3205 extends the range of your existing wired network without addi tional
wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless
network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.
1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks on the WAP3205:
• Wired. You can connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access and/
or connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the WAP3205 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP3205 to access network
resources.
Figure 1 WAP3205 Network
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205
Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP3205.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the
WAP3205 using a (supported) web browser.
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• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS
section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your
WAP3205.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP3205 more secure and to
manage the WAP3205 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 y our password, you will hav e to reset the
WAP3205 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP3205. You
could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The WAP3205 is receiving power and functioning
LAN 1-2 Green On The WAP3205 has a successful 10/100MB
properly.
Off The WAP3205 is not receiving power.
Ethernet connection.
Blinking The WAP3205 is sending/receiving data through
the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
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Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WLAN Green On The WAP3205 is ready, but is not sending/
receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP3205 is sending/receiving data through
the wireless LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
WPS Green On WPS is enabled.
Blinking The WAP3205 is negotiating a WPS connection
with a wireless client.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
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WAP3205 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP3205.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP3205, or simply how t he
WAP3205 is being used in the network.
2.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP3205, which can act as a:
• Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing
network devices to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 3.4 on
page 27 to view the Status screen in this mode.
• Client. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in
the network to which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 4.5
on page 35 to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you
want to connect.
• Universal Repeater. In this mode, the WAP3205 can be an access point and a
wireless client at the same tim e. 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 WAP3205 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.5 on page 35 to view the
Status screen in this mode.
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Chapter 2 WAP3205 Modes
The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of
the WAP3205.
Figure 3 Device Mode Example
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your WAP3205,
refer to Chapter 12 on page 129.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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Access Point Mode
3.1 Overview
The WAP3205 is set to access point mode by default. In this mode your WAP3205
bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See
the figure below for an example.
Figure 4 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
Note: See Chapter 8 on page 73 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
3.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 3.4 on page 27) to view read-only information
about your WAP3205.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 117) to set the IP address for your
WAP3205 acting as an access point.
•Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 99) to configure the
wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the
WAP3205.
3.3 What You Need to Know
See Chapter 8 on page 73 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the
WAP3205 as an access point.
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3.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
7 To use your WAP3205 as an access point, on the left of the screen, click
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Access Point Mode. Click Apply.
Figure 5 Changing to Access Point mode
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As
soon as you do, your WAP3205 is already in access point mode.
3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
• See Chapter 10 on page 99 and Chapter 11 on page 117 for information on the
configuring your wireless network and LAN settings.
• See Chapter 12 on page 121 for information on configuring your Maintenance
settings.
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3.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
Figure 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
Chapter 3 Access Point Mode
The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
Table 2 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point Mode
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this to go to the Home page.
Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
Click this icon to open the wizard. See Chapter 7 on page 61.
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.
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.
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Table 2 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point Mode (continued)
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu.
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 3 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WAP3205’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the WAP3205
is set - Access Point Mode.
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 gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the
WAP3205’s wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON.
Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 in the
wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the
WAP3205 automatically scans and selects.
Operating Channel This shows the channel number which the WAP3205 is currently using
over the wireless LAN.
Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the WAP3205 is using.
802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.
WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 port types. The port types are: LAN and
WLAN.
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Table 3 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up
or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when
the WLAN is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission r ate when the WLAN
is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
System Sta tus
Item This column shows the type of data the WAP3205 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WAP3205’s processing ability is
currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP3205 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 WAP3205 is using.
System Setting
Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.
Summary
Packet Statistics
WLAN Station Status
Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen
(Section 9.4 on page 96). Use this screen to view port status and packet
specific statistics.
Click Details... t o go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen
(Section 9.5 on page 98). Use this screen to view the wireless stations
that are currently associated to the WAP3205.
3.4.0.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 features in Access
Point mode.
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The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point
mode.
Figure 7 Menu: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 4 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status This screen shows the WAP3205’s general device, system
MONITOR
Log Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by
Packet
Statistics
WLAN Station
Status
CONFIGURATION
Network
and interface status information. Use this screen to access
the wizard, and summary statistics tables.
your WAP3205.
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific
statistics.
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are
currently associated to the WAP3205.
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Table 4 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Wireless
LAN
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet
MAINTENANCE
General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings
Password Password
Time Time
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup/
Restore
Reset/
Restart
Sys OP
Mode
General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
Security Use this screen to configure wireless security settings.
MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP3205 to
block access to devices or block the devices from
accessing the WAP3205.
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless
settings.
QoS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of
Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize
wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of
individual services.
WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS
Station
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is
WDS Use this screen to set up Wireless Distribution System
IP Alias Use this screen to have the WAP3205 apply IP alias to
Setup
Setting
Restart This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 without
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
enabled.
(WDS) on your WAP3205.
mask.
create LAN subnets.
such as system and domain names.
Use this screen to change the password of your WAP3205.
Use this screen to change your WAP3205’s time and date.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or
reset the factory defaults to your WAP3205.
turning the power off.
This screen allows you to select whether your device acts
as an access point, wireless client or both at the same
time.
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CHAPTER 4
A
B
Client Mode
4.1 Overview
Your W A P3205 can act as a wireless client. In wirele ss client mode, it can connect
to an existing network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have an
access point or wireless router in your network.
In the example below, one WAP3205 (A) is configured as a wireless client and
another is used as an access point (B). The WAP3205 has two clients that need to
connect to the Internet. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the available access
point (B).
Figure 8 Wireless Client Mode
After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its WAN
IP address from the access point. The clients of the WAP3205 can now surf the
Internet.
4.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 4.5 on page 35) to view read-only information
about your WAP3205.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 117) to set the IP address for your
WAP3205.
•Use the Wireless LAN screen (Section 4.6 on page 37) to associate your
WAP3205 (acting as a wireless client) with an existing access point.
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4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN, Monitor,
Configuration and Maintenance screens in Client mode are similar to the ones
in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 117 through Chapter 12 on page
121 of this User’s Guide.
4.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
7 To set your WAP3205 to Client Mode, on the left of the screen, click
Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client Mode.
Figure 9 Changing to Client mode
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As
soon as you do, your WAP3205 is already in Client mode.
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Note: The client mode IP address is always the same as the access point mode IP
address. If you changed the IP address of your WAP3205 while in access point
mode, use this IP address in client mode.
4.5 Client Mode Status Screen
Click to open the status screen.
Figure 10 Status: Client Mode
Chapter 4 Client Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 5 Status Screen: Client Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WAP3205’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the WAP3205
is set - Client Mode.
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.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the
WAP3205’s wireless LAN is set - Client Mode.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON.
Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 in the
wireless LAN.
Connect Status This shows whether or not the WAP3205 has successfully associated with
an access point - Connected or Disassociated.
802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.
WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 port types. The port types are: LAN and
WLAN.
Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up
(line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when
the WLAN is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission r ate when the WLAN
is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
System Sta tus
Item This column shows the type of data the WAP3205 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WAP3205’s processing ability is
currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP3205 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 WAP3205 is using.
System Setting
Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Summary
Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen
(Section 9.4 on page 96). Use this screen to view port status and packet
specific statistics.
4.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen
Use this screen to view the wireless LAN profile settings of your WAP3205. Go to
Configuration > Wireless LAN > Profile to open the following screen.
Figure 11 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Profile List
# Select a profile to remove, modify or enable it.
Profile This displays the name of the pre-configured profile.
indicates the profile is activated and the WAP3205 connects to the
specified wireless network.
indicates the profile is activated but the specified wireless network is
not available or the WAP3205 fails to associate with the wireless
network.
SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless network with which this profile
associates.
Channel This displays the channel number used by this profile. Auto means the
WAP3205 automatically scans for and selects an available channel.
Authentication This displays the authentication method used by this profile.
Encryption This displays the data encryption method used by this profile.
Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of this
profile.
Add Click this button to create a new profile.
Delete Select a profile and click this button to remove it.
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Table 6 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Edit Select a profile and click this button to modify it.
Activate Select a profile and click this button to enable it.
Note: You can activate only one profile at a time.
4.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile
Use this screen to create a new wireless LAN profile for your WAP3205. Click the
Add button in the Configuration > Wireless LAN > Profile screen to open the
following screen.
Figure 12 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile > Add
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile > Add
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this profile.
Network
Name
(SSID)
Security
Security
Mode
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Cancel Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen.
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select the security mode of the access point to which you want to connect.
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4.6.1.1 No Security
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect does not use
encryption.
Figure 13 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this profile.
Network
Name
(SSID)
Security
Security
Mode
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Cancel Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen.
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Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select No Security in this field.
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4.6.1.2 Static WEP
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect to uses WEP
security mode.
Figure 14 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP
The following table describes the labels in this screen..
Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this profile.
Network
Name (SSID)
Security
Security
Mode
PassPhrase Enter a passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate.
WEP
Encryption
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.
A passphrase functions like a password . In WEP security mode, it is
further converted by the WAP3205 into a complicated string that i s
referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices
wishing to connect to a wireless network.
Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP.
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to
use.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Authenticatio
n Method
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
Key 1 to Key 4The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WAP3205 and the
Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP
key to log into the wireless network. Keep this setting at Open unless you
want to force a key verification before communication between the
wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to
communication.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered
automatically.
wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10
hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26
hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F").
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Cancel Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen.
4.6.1.3 WPA(2)-PSK
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect uses WPA( 2)-PSK
security mode.
Figure 15 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any
one time. The default key is key 1.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen. .
Table 10 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Profile Name Enter a descriptive name for this profile.
Network Name
(SSID)
Security
Security Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to add strong security on this wireless
Encryption Type Select the type of wireless encryption employed by the access point to
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Cancel Click Cancel to go back to the previous screen.
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
network.
which you want to connect.
authentication.
Type the pre-shared key employed by the access point to which you
want to connect.
4.7 Site Survey Screen
Use this screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Go to
Configuration > Wireless LAN > Site Survey to open the following screen.
Figure 16 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 11 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Station Site Survey
# Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open a configuration
screen where you can add the selected wireless device to a profile and
then enable it.
SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless device.
indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the
WAP3205 is connecting to it.
BSSID This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Signal
Strength
Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Encryption This displays the data encryption method used by this wireless device.
Authentication This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device.
Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of this
Rescan Click this button to search for available wireless devices within
Add Profile Select a wireless device and click this button to add it to a profile.
This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength
mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between
your WAP3205 and this device.
wireless device.
transmission range and update this table.
4.8 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) on the WAP3205. Go to
Configuration > Wireless LAN > WPS to open the following screen.
Figure 17 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12 Client Mode: WLAN > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Station Site Survey
# Use the radio button to select the wireless device to which you want to
SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless device.
BSSID This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Signal
Strength
Ch. This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Auth. This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device.
Encrypt This displays the data encryption method used by this wireless device.
Ver. This displays the firmware version running on the wireless device.
Status This displays Conf. (configured) when WPS has been set up on the
connect using WPS.
This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength
mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between
your WAP3205 and this device.
wireless device.
This displays Unconf. (unconfigured) if WPS has not been set up on the
wireless device.
PIN This displays the PIN number of the WAP3205.
Renew PI N Click this button to generate a new PIN and display it in the PIN field.
PIN Start Click this button to perform wireless security information synchronization
using the PIN configuration method.
PBC Start Click this button to perform wireless security information synchronization
using the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method.
Stop Click this button to cancel wireless security information synchronization.
Rescan Click this button to search for available for WPS-enabled devices within
transmission range and update this table.
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CHAPTER 5
A
B
Universal Repeater Mode
5.1 Overview
In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 can act as an access point and
wireless client at the same time. The WAP3205 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 WAP3205 (A) is configured as a universal repeater. It
has three clients that want to connect to the Internet. The WAP3205 wirelessly
connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 18 Universal Repeater Mode
After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its IP
address from the access point. The clients of the WAP3205 can now surf the
Internet.
5.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 4.5 on page 35) to view read-only information
about your WAP3205.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 117) to set the IP address for your
WAP3205.
•Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 37)
to configure the security between the WAP3205 and another access point.
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•Use other Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 99) to configure the
wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the
WAP3205.
5.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen, other
configuration screens in Universal R epeater mode are similar to the ones in Acc ess
Point Mode. See Chapter 11 on page 117 through Chapter 12 on page 121 of this
User’s Guide.
5.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
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7 To set your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode, on the left of the screen,
click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Universal Repeater Mode.
Figure 19 Changing to Universal Repeater mode
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As
soon as you do, your WAP3205 is already in Universal Repeater mode.
Note: The universal repeater mode IP address is always the same as the access poin t
mode IP address. If you changed the IP address of your WAP3205 while in
access point mode, use this IP address in universal repeater mode.
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5.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen
Click to open the status screen.
Figure 20 Status: Universal Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 13 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WAP3205’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the WAP3205
is set - Universal Repeater Mode.
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.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 23) to which the
WAP3205’s wireless LAN is set - Universal Repeater Mode.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON.
Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 in the
wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the
WAP3205 automatically scans and selects.
Operating Channel This shows the channel number which the WAP3205 is currently using
over the wireless LAN.
Security Mode This shows the level of wireless security the WAP3205 is using.
802.11 Mode This shows the wireless standard.
WLAN Station Status This shows the SSID and MAC address of the AP or wireless router with
which the WAP3205 is currently associated. Otherwise, it displays
Disassociated.
WPS This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP3205 port types. The port types are: LAN and
WLAN.
Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up
(line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when
the WLAN is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission r ate when the WLAN
is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
System Sta tus
Item This column shows the type of data the WAP3205 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP3205.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP3205’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WAP3205’s processing ability is
currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP3205 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.
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A
B
Table 13 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WAP3205 is using.
System Setting
Configuration Mode This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing - Expert.
Summary
Packet Statistics
WLAN Station Status
Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen
(Section 9.4 on page 96). Use this screen to view port status and packet
specific statistics.
Click Details... t o go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen
(Section 9.5 on page 98). Use this screen to view the wireless stations
that are currently associated to the WAP3205.
5.6 Universal Repeater Screen
Use this screen to enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode used by
the wireless device to which you want to connect. Go to Configuration >
Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to open the Universal Repeater screen.
The screen varies depending on security mode.
Note: To have wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another access
point or wireless router (B) through the WAP3205 (A) in universal repeater
mode, you must set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General
screen to be the same as the one on the wireless router or AP to which the
WAP3205 wants to connect.
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5.6.1 No Security
Figure 21 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No
Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 14 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: No
Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Universal Repeater Parameters
Enable Select this option to have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access
SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
MAC Address
(Optional)
Security Mode Select No Security if the access point to which you want to connect
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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point.
Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you are connecting.
does not use encryption.
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5.6.2 Static WEP
Figure 22 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static
WEP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
T able 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Universal Repeater Parameters
Enable Select this option to have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access
point.
SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
MAC Address
(Optional)
Security Mode Select Static WEP if the access point to which you want to connect uses
Encryption
Type
WEP Key
WEP Default
Key
Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you are connecting.
WEP data encryption.
Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP
key to log into the wireless network. Keep this setting at Open unless
you want to force a key verification before communication between the
wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to
communication.
Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption.
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T able 15 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: Static WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WEP Key 1 ~
WEP Key 4
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
5.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK
Figure 23 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)-
PSK
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The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WAP3205 and the
access point must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose HEX, enter 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters in the range of
"A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" (for example, 11AA22BB33) for a 64-bit or 128-bit
WEP key respectively.
If you chose ASCII, enter any 5 or 13 ASCII characters (case sensitive)
ranging from "a-z", "A- Z" an d "0-9" (for example, MyKey) for a 64-bit or
128-bit WEP key respectively.
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any
one time.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 16 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater: WPA(2)PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Universal Repeater Parameters
Enable Select this option to have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access
SSID Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
MAC Address
(Optional)
Security Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK if the access point to which you want to
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Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you are connecting.
connect uses WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Encryption
Type
Pre-Shared
Key
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select the type of wireless encryption employed by the access point to
which you want to connect.
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for
authentication.
Type the password employed by the access point to which you want to
connect.
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Introducing the Web
Configurator
6.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WAP3 205 W eb Configurator and provides
an overview of its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy
setup and management of the WAP3205 via Internet browser. Use Internet
Explorer 6.0 and later or Safari 2.0 or 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. W eb pop-up blocking is enabl ed
by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScripts (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 13 on page 133) to see how to
make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
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4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
6.2.1 Login Screen
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 24 Login screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 17 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 current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the
city you specify in Section 6.2.3.1 on page 58.
This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the
timezone you select in Section 6.2.3.2 on page 59 or Section 12.5 on
page 123. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
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6.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly
recommended) as shown next.
Figure 25 Change Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18 Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to
Confirm
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP3205.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
Retype the password for confirmation.
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Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in
the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to
Chapter 12 on page 121 to change this). Simply log back into the WAP3205 if
this happens.
6.2.3 Home Screen
If you have previously logged into the Web Configur ator but di d not c lick Logout,
you may be redirected to the Home screen.
You can also open this screen by clicking Home ( ) in the Easy Mode or
Expert Mode Web Configurator screens.
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The Home screen displays as follows.
Figure 26 Home Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 19 Home Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Go Click this to open the Easy mode Web Configurator Status screen.
Language Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in that
6.2.3.1 Weather Edit
You can change the temperature unit and select the location for which you want to
know the weather.
Click the icon to change the weather display.
Figure 27 Change Weather
language and click Login.
(This is just an example). This shows the current weather, either in
celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 6.2.3.1 on page
58.
(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date
(yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 6.2.3.2 on page 59
or Section 12.5 on page 123.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 20 Change Weather
LABEL DESCRIPTION
o
C or oF Choose which temperature unit you want the WAP3205 to display.
Change
Location
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the date and time display.
Select the location for which you want to know the weather. If the city
you want is not listed, choose one that is closest to it.
6.2.3.2 Time/Date Edit
One timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular
country in which the WAP3205 is located and have the WAP3205 display and use
the current time and date for its logs.
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Click the
icon to change the time and date display.
Figure 28 Change Time Zone
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 21 Change Time Zone
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Change time
zone
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the
WAP3205 to display.
Note: You can also edit the timezone in Section 12.5 on page 123.
6.3 Resetting the WAP3205
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web
Configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the WAP3205
to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all
configurations that you had prev iously saved, the pass word will be reset to “1234”
and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.2”.
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6.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP3205.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP3205 back to
its factory-default configurations.
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Connection Wizard
7.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web
Configurator.
The Web Configur ator’ s wizard setup help s y ou change the system login password
and configure your device’s operating mode and wireless settings.
7.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.2" as the website address.
Note: The wizard appears when the WAP3205 is accessed for the first time or when
you reset the WAP3205 to its default factory settings.
The wizard screen opens.
Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again,
click the eaZy123 icon on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator
screen.
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7.2.1 Device Password
Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and
retype it to confirm. Click Next to proceed with the Operation Mode screen.
Figure 29 Device Password
7.2.2 Operation Mode
Select in which device configuration mode you want the W AP3205 to oper ate. The
WAP3205 can act as an access point (AP), wireless client or both at the same
time. Click Next to configure wireless settings for the selected operation mode.
Figure 30 Operation Mode
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7.2.3 Wireless Configuration
Configure the wireless network settings on your WAP3205 in the following screen.
The screen varies depending on the device configuration mode.
7.2.3.1 Universal Repeater Mode
When the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, the WAP3205 works as an
access point and wireless client at the same time. Yo u can let wireless clients
connect to another AP or wireless router t hrough the WAP3205 t o expand wireless
coverage.
Network Selection
Select the wireless device to which you want the WAP3205 to connect and click
Connect. Click Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices.
Figure 31 Wireless Configuration: Select a Network
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Wireless Security
Configure wireless and wireless security settings. The fields that show up depend
on the security type used by the wireless device you selected. The SSID displays
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automatically . Enter the same security settings as the s elected wireless device and
click Next.
Figure 32 Wireless Security: No Security
Figure 33 Wireless Security: WPA(2)-PSK
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Figure 34 Wireless Security: WEP
Settings for Wireless Clients
Select the check box to use the same security settings (as the AP to which the
WAP3205 is connecting) for communication between the WAP3205 and its
wireless clients. Otherwise, clear the check box and use different SSID and
wireless security settings for clients. Click Next.
Figure 35 Wireless Configuration: Select a Network
7.2.3.2 Access Point Mode
The WAP3205 is in access point mode by default.
Configure wireless and wireless security settings. The fields that show up depend
on the kind of security you select.
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Wireless Security: No Security
Choose No Security in the Security mode field to let any wireless device within
range access your wireless network.
Figure 36 Wireless Security: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 22 Wireless Security: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless
Network
Name
(SSID)
Security
mode
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the
wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the WAP3205, make sure all wireless clients use
the same SSID in order to access the network.
Select a security level from the drop-down list box.
Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not
enable any wireless security on your WAP3205, your network is accessible
to any wireless networking device that is within range.
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Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security in the Security mode field to s et up a
password for your wireless network.
Figure 37 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless
Network
Name
(SSID)
Security
mode
Wireless
password
Verify
Password
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the
wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the WAP3205, make sure all wireless stations
use the same SSID in order to access the network.
Choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key.
Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or WPA2PSK respectively.
T ype from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. Y ou can set up the most
secure wireless connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Retype the password to confirm.
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Wireless Security: WEP
Choose WEP security in the Security mode field to configure a WEP key for y our
wireless network.
Figure 38 Wireless Security: WEP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24 Wireless Security: WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless
Network
Name
(SSID)
Security
mode
WEP
Encryption
Authenticati
on Method
Default Key You can configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the
wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the WAP3205, make sure all wireless stations
use the same SSID in order to access the network.
Choose WEP security to enable data encryption using WEP keys.
Select 64-bits or 128-bits.
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to
use.
Select Open 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.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to
communication. Otherwise, select
can be enabled at any one time.
Open.
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Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption.
Key If you chose 64-bit, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal
characters ("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bit, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal
characters ("0-9", "A-F").
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Back Click this to return to the previous screen.
Next Click this to continue.
7.2.3.3 Client Mode
In this mode, the WAP3205 is a wireless client. Clients can access the WAP3205
through a wired connection only.
Select the wireless device to which you want the WAP3205 to connect and click
Connect. Click Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices.
Figure 39 Wireless Configuration: Site Survey
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Wireless Security
Configure wireless and wireless security settings. The fields that show up depend
on the security type used by the wireless device you selected. The SSID displays
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automatically . Enter the same security settings as the s elected wireless device and
click Next.
Figure 40 Wireless Security: No Security
Figure 41 Wireless Security: WPA(2)-PSK
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7.2.3.4 Wizard Setup Complete
Click GO to reboot the WAP3205 and finish wizard configuration.
Figure 43 Wizard Setup Complete
Figure 44 Device Rebooting
Congratulations! After the WAP3205 restarts, the login screen displays. You have
successfully set up your WAP3205 to operate on your network and access the
Internet. Yo u are now ready to connect wirelessly to your WAP3205 and access
the Internet.
You can access the Web Configurator of your WAP3205 for advanced settings, or
open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
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Tutorials
8.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in access point or universal
repeater mode) as follows:
• Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
• Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS
• Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)
• Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205
• Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless
Router
This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 (in client mode) as follows:
• Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router
8.2 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 45 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet
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8.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS.
This example uses the WAP3205 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).
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows
you how to do both.
• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply
by pressing a button. See Section 8.3.1 on page 74.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 WAP3205’s
interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 75. This is the more secure method, since
one device can authenticate the other.
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
1 Make sure tha t your WAP3205 is turned on and that it is within range of your
computer.
2 Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this exampl e uses the NWD-
211AN) driver and utility in your notebook.
3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS
button (Start or WPS button)
4 Log into WAP3205’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button button in the
Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen.
Note: Y our W AP3205 has a WPS butto n 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.
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may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with
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SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by
pressing a button on both WAP3205 and wireless cli ent (the NWD-211AN in this
example).
Figure 46 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
8.3.2 PIN Configuration
1 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and
2 Enter the PIN number to the PIN field in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
3 Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client
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configuration interface and the client’s utilities.
select the PIN method to get a PIN number.
Station screen on the WAP3205.
utility screen and the WAP3205’ s WPS Station screen within two minutes.
The WAP3205 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper confi guration
settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless
client is able to communicate with the WAP3205 securely.
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Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Wireless Client
COMMUNICATION
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security on
WAP3205 and wireless client (NWD-211AN in this example) by using PIN method.
Figure 47 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
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8.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the
following parameters on your WAP3205.
SSID SSID_Example3
Channel Auto
Security WPA-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your WAP3205.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start
Guide) and you are logged into the Web Co nfigurator through your LAN connection
(see Section 6.2 on page 55).
1 Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator.
2 Enter SSID_Example3 as the SSID and select a channel or select Auto Channel
Selection to have the WAP3205 scans for and select an available channel
automatically. Click Apply.
Figure 48 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General
3 Click the Security tab.
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4 Select the SSID (SSID_Example3) for which you want to configure the security.
Set security mode to WPA-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in
the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.
Figure 49 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > Security
5 Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security set tings under
Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface
Status.
Figure 50 Tutorial: Checking Wireless Settings
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8.4.1 Configure Your Notebook
Note: We use the ZyXEL NWD-211AN wireless adapter utility screens as an example
for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.
1 The WAP3205 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless
clients. Make sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports
one of these standards.
2 Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a “utility” that you install
on your computer. See your wireless adapter’s User’s Guide for information on
how to do that.
3 After you’ve installed the utility, open it. If you cannot see your utility’s icon on
your screen, go to Start > Programs and click on your utility in the list of
programs that appears. The utility displays a lis t of APs within range, as shown in
the example screen below.
4 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.
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Figure 51 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t
5 Select WPA-PSK and type the security key in the following screen. Click Next.
Figure 52 Security Settings
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6 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to
continue.
Figure 53 Confirm Save
7 Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If your wireless
connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of
this User’s Guide.
Figure 54 Link S tatus
If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://
www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able
to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured.
8.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205
You can configure more than one SSID on a WAP3205 when it is operating in
access point or universal repeater mode. This allows you to configure multiple
independent wireless networks on the WAP3205 as if there were multiple APs
(virtual APs). Each virtual AP has its own SSID, wireless security type and MAC
filtering settings. That is, each SSID on the WAP3205 represents a di fferent access
point/wireless network to wireless clients in the network.
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A
B
C
SSID_Guest
SSID_Worker
SSID_VoIP
Clients can associate only with the SSIDs for which they have the correct security
settings. Clients using different SSIDs can access the Internet and the wired
network behind the WAP3205 (such as a printer), but they cannot listen to each
other’s traffic.
For example, you may set up three wireless networks (A, B and C) in your office.
A is for workers, B is for guests and C is specific to a VoIP device in the meeting
room.
8.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs
The WAP3205 is in access point mode by default. If you want to use multiple
SSIDs when the WAP3205 is in universal repeater mode, see Chapter 5 on page
45 for how to set the WAP3205 to universal repeater mode.
This example shows you how to configure the SSIDs with the following parameters
on your WAP3205 (in access point mode).
SSID SECURITY TYPE KEY MAC FILTERING
SSID_Worker WPA2-PSK
SSID_Guest Static WEP 128bit keyexample123 Disable
SSID_VoIP WPA-PSK VoIPOnly12345678 Allow
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable.
WPA Compatible
DoNotStealMyWireless
Network
Disable
00:A0:C5:01:23:45
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2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
7 The Easy mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.
8 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General. Configure the
screen as follows. In this example, you select Enable Intra-BSS Traffic for
SSID_Worker and SSID_Guest to allow wireless clients in th e sa me wireless
network to communicate with each other. Click Apply.
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9 Click the Security tab to configure security settings for each SSID. Select
SSID_Worker from the SSID drop-down list. Configure the screen as follows.
Click Apply.
10 Select SSID_Guest from the SSID drop-down list. Configure the screen as
follows. Click Apply.
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11 Select SSID_VoIP from the SSID drop-down list. Configure the screen as
follows. Click Apply.
12 Click the MAC Filter tab to configure MAC filtering for the SSID_VoIP wireless
network. Select SSID_VoIP from the SSID drop-down list and select Allow in
the Policy field. Enter the VoIP device’s MAC address in the Add a station Mac
Address field and click Apply to allow only the VoIP device to associate with the
WAP3205 using this SSID.
8.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router
If you have an access point or wireless router with Internet access deployed in
your network already, and you want to have wireless clients connect to the
existing AP or wireless router through the WAP3205, set t he WAP3205 to universal
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repeater mode and then associate the WAP3205 with the AP or wireless router.
The WAP3205 must be within the transmission range of the AP or wireless router.
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
7 The Easy mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.
8 On the left of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select
Universal Repeater Mode. Click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts.
9 Enter the password and click Login to access the web configurator again. Click
Expert Mode.
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10 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater to
connect the WAP3205 wirelessly to an AP. Select Enable. Enter the SSID of the
existing AP or wireless router to which you want to connect (“SSIDofMyAP” in this
example). Enter the wireless security settings which are the same as those on the
existing AP or wireless router to access it (WPA-PSK and
“KeyofMyWirelessNetwork” in this example). Click Apply.
11 Set the channel number in the Wireless LAN > General screen to be the same
as the one on the wireless router or AP to which the WAP3205 is connecting. This
allows wireless clients access or acquire an IP address from another AP or wireless
router through the WAP3205 in universal repeater mode.
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12 Go to the Status screen. If the WAP3205 has successfully connected to an AP or
wireless router, it displays the SSID and MAC address of the AP or wireless router
in the field next to WLAN Station Status under Device Information.
To check whether a wireless client is currently connecting to the WAP3205, click
the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink under Summary in the Status
screen or Monitor > WLAN Station Status. See Section 9.5 on page 98 for
more information.
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8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router
If you have an access point or wireless router with Internet access deployed in
your network already, and you want to use the WAP3205 as a wireless client to
connect to the existing AP or wireless router, set the WAP3205 to client mode. The
WAP3205 then acts as a wireless client. Your device, such as a computer, can
connect to the WAP3205 through a wired connection to access the Internet.
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 using an Ethernet cable.
2 The default IP address of the WAP3205 is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and
“192.168.1.254”.
3 Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box.
Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP
address is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 167 for
information on chang i ng yo ur computer’s IP address.
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
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.
7 The Easy mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.
8 On the left of the screen, click Maintenance > Sys OP Mode and select Client
Mode. Click Apply. The WAP3205 restarts.
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9 Enter the password and click Login to access the web configurator again. Click
Expert Mode.
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10 To connect to a specific wireless network, you can manually create a wireless
profile or use the site survey tool to associate with it.
8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey
1 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Site Survey . The W AP3205
automatically scans for and connects to an available wireless network. The green
check icon indicates the wireless device to which the WAP3205 is connecting.
Select an SSID’s radio button and click Add Profile to add this wireless device to
a profile.
2 Enter a new profile name or use the name generated automatically by the system.
Enter the security settings if requested and click Apply. The security settings must
be the same as those on the AP to which you are connecting.
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3 The new profile entry displays in the Profile screen. The green check icon means
this profile is active and the WAP3205 is associating with the specified wireless
network.
8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile
1 Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Profile. Click Add to
manually create a wireless LAN profile.
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2 Enter a descriptive profile name and the SSID and security settings of the wireless
device to which you want to connect. Click Apply.
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3 The new profile entry displays in the Profile screen. To enable a profile, select the
corresponding radio button and click Activate. The green check icon means thi s
profile is active and the WAP3205 is associating with the specified wireless
network.
8.7.3 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network
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1 After you finish configuring the operating mode and wireless settings on the
WAP3205, disconnect the computer from the WAP3205 and change its TCP/IP
settings back to the previous ones.
2 Connect a device to the WAP3205, which you want to use to access the AP or
wireless router through the WAP3205. Make sure the device is set to obtain an IP
address automatically.
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Technical Reference
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CHAPTER 9
Monitor
9.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the
WAP3205.
Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in the Summary
table of the Status screen to view the packets sent/received as well as the
status of clients connected to the WAP3205.
9.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Log screen (Section 9.3 on page 95) to view the logs for the categories
such as system maintenance, system errors, and so on.
•use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.4 on page 96) to view port status,
packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
•Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 9.5 on page 98) to view the
wireless stations that are currently associated to the WAP3205.
9.3 Log
Use the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the WAP3205.
Log entries in red indicate system error logs. The log wraps around and deletes
the old entries after it fills.
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Click Monitor > Log.
Figure 55 Monitor > Log
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Monitor > Log
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific
entry.
Time This field displays the time the log was recorded.
Message This field states the reason for the log.
Refresh Click Refresh to renew the log screen.
Clear Click Clear to delete all the logs.
9.4 Packet Statistics
Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen or
Monitor > Packet Statistics. Read-only information here includes port status,
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packet specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is
configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.
Figure 56 Summary: Packet Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 26 Summary: Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the WAP3205’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 B/s This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port.
Rx B/s This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port.
Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 has been for each session.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP3205 has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll
Interval(s) field.
Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.
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9.5 WLAN Station Status
Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen or
Monitor > WLAN Station Status. View the wireless stations that are currently
associated to the WAP3205 in the Association List. Association means that a
wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network
card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the same
SSID, channel and security settings.
Note: This screen is not available when the WAP3205 is in Client mode.
Figure 57 Summary: Wireless Association List
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Summary: Wireless Association List
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
WAP3205’s WLAN network.
Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list.
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B
Wireless LAN
10.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your
WAP3205. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless
networks.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Figure 58 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network,
devices A and B are called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access
point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet.
Your WAP3205 is the AP.
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10.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen (Section 10.4 on page 103) to enter the SSID, enable
intra-BSS traffic and select the channel.
•Use the Security screen (Section 10.5 on page 104) to configure wireless
security between the WAP3205 and the wireless clients.
•Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 10.6 on page 108) to allow or deny wireless
stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the WAP3205.
•Use the Advanced screen (Section 10.7 on page 109) to configure wireless
advanced features, such as set the RTS/CTS Threshold and HT physical mode.
•Use the QoS screen (Section 10.8 on page 111) to enable Wifi MultiMedia
Quality of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the WAP3205 to automatically set
priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on.
•Use the WPS screen (Section 10.9 on page 111) to quickly set up a wireless
network with strong security, without having to configure security settings
manually.
•Use the WPS Station screen (Section 10.10 on page 113) to add a wireless
station using WPS.
•Use the Scheduling screen (Section 10.11 on page 113) to set the times your
wireless LAN is turned on and off.
•Use the WDS screen (Section 10.12 on page 115) to configure Wireless
Distribution System on your WAP3205.
10.3 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.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use securit y compatible
with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless net work. It can also
protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless s ecurity you can set up
in the wireless network.
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