ZyXEL Communications WAP3205V3 User Manual
LAN IP Address
http://192.168.1.2
User Name
admin
www.zyxel.com
1234
Password
WAP3205 v3
Wireless N300 Access Point
Version 1.0
Edition 1, 05/2016
Quick Start Guide
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
Copyright © 2014 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WAP3205 v3 and access the Web Configurator.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the WAP3205 v3.
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PART I
User’s Guide
1.1 Overview
The WAP3205 v3 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring,
providing easy network access to mobile users.
Your can create the following connections using the WAP3205 v3:
• LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the WAP3205 v3 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP3205 v3 to access network resources.
Figure 1 WAP3205 v3 Network
LAN1
LAN2 WAN
LAN3
1
Introduction
WLAN
LAN4
You can set up the WAP3205 v3 with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in one of the
following device modes:
• Access Point
• Universal Repeater
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WAP3205 v3. Menus vary according to which
mode you’re using.
See Chapter 4 on page 29 for more information on these modes.
1.2 Securing the WAP3205 v3
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP3205 v3 more secure and to manage the
WAP3205 v3 more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of
different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier
working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you
forget your password, you will have to reset the WAP3205 v3 to its factory default settings. If
you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the
WAP3205 v3. You could simply restore your last configuration.
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LED
Color
Status
Behavior
Power
Green
On
The WAP3205 v3 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off
The WAP3205 v3 is not receiving power.
WLAN_2.4G/Wireless
Green
On
WAP3205 v3 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data.
Blinking
The WAP3205 v3 is sending/receiving data through wireless LAN.
Off
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
Ethernet
Green
On
The WAP3205 v3 LAN port (any of 5 ports) is connected with router or
client device
Off
The WAP3205 v3 LAN port (any of 5 ports) is connected with a router or
client device
WPS
Green
On
WPS is working
Blinking
The WAP3205 v3 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client
Off
The WPS is not ready or has failed
1.3 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
1.4 The WPS/RESET Button
Your WAP3205 v3 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
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Distance between holes
10.50 cm
M4 Screws
Two
Screw anchors (optional)
Two
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WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices.
Both devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (recommended) on the device
itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that
allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated
on a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two
devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.
The WPS/RESET single button is located at the back panel of the WAP3205 v3.
1.4.1 Using the WPS/RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the WPS/RESET button within 3 seconds to turn on the WPS function
3 Press the WPS/RESET button for longer than 10 seconds to restart/reboot the WAP3205 v3 back
to its factory-default configurations.
For more information on using WPS/RESET, see Section 5.3 on page 44.
1.5 Wall Mounting
You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device.
2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when drilling holes for the screws.
3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into
the full depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all
the way in - leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm.
If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert
the screws all the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.
4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the WAP3205 v3 with the
connection cables.
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5 Align the holes on the back of the WAP3205 v3 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205
v3 on the screws.
Figure 3 Wall Mounting Example
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WAP3205 v3 Web Configurator and provides an
overview of its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the WAP3205 v3 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 8.0 and later
versions, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. The recommended screen resolution is 1024
by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default
in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to Chapter 21 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed
in Internet Explorer.
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The Web Configurator
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your WAP3205 v3 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or
computer network to connect to the WAP3205 v3 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Type "http://192.168.1.2" as the website address in your web browser
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
4 Type admin (default) as the user name and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK.
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
Figure 4 Login Screen
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in
the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply
log back into the WAP3205 v3 if this happens.
5 Select the setup type you want to use.
• Click Go to Wizard Setup to use the Configuration Wizard for basic Internet and
Wireless setup.
• Click Go to Advanced Setup to view and configure all the WAP3205 v3’s settings.
• Select a language to go to the basic Web Configurator in that language. To change to
the advanced configurator see Chapter 20 on page 141.
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
Figure 5 Selecting the setup mode
2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 v3
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will
need to use the WPS/RESET button at the back of the WAP3205 v3 to reload the factory-default
configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved,
the username will be reset to admin and password will be reset to 1234. The IP address will be
reset to “192.168.1.1”.
Make sure the power LED is on and press the WPS/RESET button for longer than 10 seconds
to restart/reboot and set the WAP3205 v3 back to its factory-default configurations.
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4.1 Overview
You can set up the WAP3205 v3 with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different
device modes.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. The
WAP3205 v3 automatically restarts when you change modes.
The default IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.2.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in your network and you want
to set up a wireless network and bridge the wired and wireless connections on the NBG-416N.
Figure 17 AP Mode
3
Modes
WLAN
N R WAN
LAN
• Universal Repeater: In this mode, the WAP3205 v3 (N) can be an access point and a wireless
client at the same time. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in
your network and you want the WAP3205 v3 (N) to wirelessly relay communications from its
wireless clients to the access point.
Figure 18 Universal Repeater
WLAN
AP
N
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4.3 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to AP Mode
4.3.1 Status Screen (AP Mode)
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 v3.
2 The default LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.
3 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer
and type the IP address of the WAP3205 v3 as the web address in your web browser.
4 Log into the Web Configurator. See the Chapter 2 on page 17 for instructions on how to do this.
5 Go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Access Point.
Figure 24 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > AP
6 A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click OK in the pop-up
message window. Click Apply. Your WAP3205 v3 is now in AP Mode.
Note: Wait while the WAP3205 v3 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in AP Mode.
Figure 25 Status Screen (AP Mode)
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LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name
This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > System > General
screen. It is for identification purposes.
Firmware Version
This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP Server
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server status.
WLAN Information
- MAC Address
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - On, Off, or Off by scheduler.
- Name (SSID)
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the wireless
LAN.
- Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP3205 v3
automatically scans and selects.
- Operating Channel
This shows the channel number which the WAP3205 v3 is currently using over the
wireless LAN.
- Security Mode
This shows the level of wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using.
- 802.11 Mode
This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the WAP3205 v3 supports. Wireless
clients must support the same standard in order to be able to connect to the NBG-
418N v2
- WPS
This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Click the status to display
Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
System Status
Operation Mode
This field shows the device operation mode: Access Point, or Universal
Repeater.
System Up Time
This is the total time the WAP3205 v3 has been on.
Current Date/Time
This field displays your WAP3205 v3’s present date and time.
System Setting
Firewall
This shows the firewall settings on the WAP3205 v3.
UPnP
This shows the UPnP
Summary
DHCP Table
This shows the DHCP clients.
Packet Statistics
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
Chapter 4 Modes
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 12 Status Screen (AP Mode)
4.3.2 AP Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 v3 features in AP Mode. The
following screen and table show the features you can configure in AP Mode.
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LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
Network
Wireless LAN
General
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP3205 v3 to block access
to devices or block the devices from accessing the WAP3205 v3.
Advanced
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS
Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS Station
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling
Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
MBSSID
Use this screen to set the SSID for wireless AP.
LAN
IP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System
General
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as
system and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting
Use this screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date.
Logs
View Log
Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools
Firmware
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Configuration
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the
factory defaults to your WAP3205 v3.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the
power off.
Sys OP Mode
General
This screen allows you to select the device operation mode:
Access Point, or Universal Repeater.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Chapter 4 Modes
Figure 26 Menu: AP Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 13 Menu: AP Mode
4.4 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to Universal Repeater Mode
1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP3205 v3.
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2 The default LAN IP address of the WAP3205 v3 is 192.168.1.2, you must set your computer to get
an IP address automatically (computer factory default) or give it a fixed IP address in the range
between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254.
3 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer
and type the IP address of the WAP3205 v3 as the web address in your web browser.
4 Log into the Web Configurator. See the Chapter 2 on page 17 for instructions on how to do this.
5 Go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select Universal Repeater.
Figure 27 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
6 A pop-up window appears providing information on this mode. Click OK in the pop-up
message window. Click Apply. Your WAP3205 v3 is now in Universal Repeater mode.
Note: Wait while the WAP3205 v3 restarts, then log in to the Web Configurator again.
4.4.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in Universal Repeater Mode.
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LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Device Information
System Name
This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > System >
General screen. It is for identification purposes.
Firmware Version
This is the current firmware version of the WAP3205 v3.
LAN Information
- MAC Address
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
- IP Address
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
- IP Subnet Mask
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
- DHCP Server
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP server.
WLAN AP Information
- MAC Address
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
- Status
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - On, Off, or Off by
scheduler.
- Name (SSID)
This shows a descriptive SSID name used to identify the WAP3205 v3 in the
wireless LAN.
- Channel
This shows the channel number which you select manually or the NBG-418N
v2 automatically scans and selects.
- Operating Channel
This shows the channel number which the WAP3205 v3 is currently using over
the wireless LAN.
- Security Mode
This shows the level of wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using.
- 802.11 Mode
This shows the IEEE 802.11 standard that the WAP3205 v3 supports. Wireless
clients must support the same standard in order to be able to connect to the
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Figure 28 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 14 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)
Chapter 4 Modes
Table 14 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode) (continued)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
- WPS
This shows the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Status. Click the link to display
Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
WLAN STA Information
- SSID
This is the name of the selected AP that the WAP3205 v3 is associating with.
- Security Mode
This shows the wireless security the WAP3205 v3 is using to connect to the
AP.
- Connection Status
This shows whether the WAP3205 v3 is currently associated with the selected
AP.
System Status
Operation Mode
This field shows the device operation mode: Access Point, or
Universal Repeater.
System Up Time
This is the total time the WAP3205 v3 has been on.
Current Date/Time
This field displays your WAP3205 v3’s present date and time.
System Setting
Firewall
This field shows the firewall status
UPnP
This field shows the UPnP status.
Summary
DHCP table
Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
Packet Statistics
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
Message
Use this screen to view the status of the WAP3205 v3.
4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP3205 v3 features in Universal Repeater
Mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Universal Repeater Mode.
Figure 29 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
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LINK
TAB
FUNCTION
Status
This screen shows the WAP3205 v3’s general device, system and
interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and
summary statistics tables.
Network
WLAN
AP Select
Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WAP3205 v3
to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
General
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP3205 v3 to block access
to devices or block the devices from accessing the WAP3205 v3.
Advanced
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
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
Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling
Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN
IP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Maintenance
System
General
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as
system and domain names, password and inactivity timer.
Time Setting
Use this screen to change your WAP3205 v3’s time and date.
Logs
View Log
Use this screen to view the logs for the categories that you selected.
Tools
Firmware
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP3205 v3.
Configuration
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the
factory defaults to your WAP3205 v3.
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the WAP3205 v3 without turning the
power off.
Sys OP Mode
General
This screen allows you to select the device operation mode:
Access Point, or Universal Repeater.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
Chapter 4 Modes
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 15 Menu: Universal Repeater Mode
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5.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your WAP3205 v3 as follows:
• How to Connect to the Internet from an AP
• Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your WAP3205 v3 and Wireless Client
• Enable and Configure Wireless Security without WPS on your WAP3205 v3
• Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 v3
• Using Bandwidth Management on the WAP3205 v3
5.2 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP
This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a
notebook, B in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the
AP wirelessly.
Figure 30 Wireless AP Connection to the Internet
B AP
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5.3 Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your
WAP3205 v3 and Wireless Client
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the
WAP3205 v3 as the AP and NWD210N 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.
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• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing
a button. See Section 5.3.1 on page 45.This is the easier method.
• PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's
PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the WAP3205 v3’s interface. See Section 5.3.2 on page
46. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
5.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
1 Make sure that your WAP3205 v3 is turned on and that it is within range of your computer.
2 Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) 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 v3’s Web Configurator and press Push Button in the Network > Wireless
LAN > WPS Station screen.
Note: Your WAP3205 v3 has a WPS/RESET button located on its back panel, as well as a
WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same
function; you can use one or the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second
button within two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WAP3205 v3 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to
two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WAP3205 v3 securely.
The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing
a button on both WAP3205 v3 and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).
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Figure 31 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
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5.3.2 PIN Configuration
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both WAP3205 v3’s configuration
interface and the client’s utilities.
1 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN
method to get a PIN number.
2 Enter the PIN number to the PIN field in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen
on the WAP3205 v3.
3 Click the Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen
and the WAP3205 v3’s WPS Station screen within two minutes.
The WAP3205 v3 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to
the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to
communicate with the WAP3205 v3 securely.
The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on WAP3205
v3 and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
WPS/Reset
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
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Figure 32 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
Wireless Client
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WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
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SSID
SSID_Example3
Channel
6
Security
WPA-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
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5.4 Enable and Configure Wireless Security without WPS
on your WAP3205 v3
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following
parameters on your WAP3205 v3.
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your WAP3205 v3.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 17).
1 Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the WAP3205 v3’s Web Configurator.
2 Make sure the Enable Wireless LAN check box is selected.
3 Enter SSID_Example3 as the SSID and select a channel.
4 Set security mode to WPA-PSK(AES) and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the
Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.
Figure 33 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General
5 Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under
Device Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.
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Figure 34 Tutorial: Status Screen
5.4.1 Configure Your Wireless Client
Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for
the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.
1 The WAP3205 v3 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make
sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.
2 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 list of APs within range, as shown in the example screen below.
4 Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.
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Figure 35 Connecting a Wireless Client to a Wireless Network t
5 Select WPA2-PSK and type the security key in the following screen. Click Next.
Figure 36 Security Settings
6 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue.
Figure 37 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.
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Figure 38 Link Status
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.
5.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 v3
You can configure more than one SSID on a WAP3205 v3. See Section 11.4 on page 97.
This allows you to configure multiple independent wireless networks on the WAP3205 v3 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 v3 represents a different access
point/ wireless network to wireless clients in the network.
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
v3 (such as a printer).
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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.
A
SSID_Workers
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C
SSID_VoIP
B
SSID_Guest
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