ZyXEL Communications WAP6804 Users manual
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
WAP6804
Dual-band AC2100 Gigabit Wireless Bridge
Web Address http://zyxelsetup (Windows)
http://zyxelsetup.local (Mac)
LAN IP Address http://(DHCP-assigned IP)
OR
http://192.168.1.2 (AP)
http://192.168.1.5 (Repeater)
ht tp://1 92.168.1.10 (Client)
Password (See the device label)
Version 1.00 Edition 1, 08/2017
Copyright © 2017 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 WAP6804 and access the Web Configurator.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the WAP6804
.
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this 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 WAP6804 may be referred to as the “WAP” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Configuration >
Network > IP Setting means you first click Configuration in the navigation panel, then the Network sub
menu and finally the IP Setting tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this guide may use the following generic icons. The WAP6804 icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
WAP6804 Router Switch Internet
Server Desktop Laptop
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 10
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 15
Modes .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Easy Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Access Point Mode .............................................................................................................................. 28
Repeater Mode .................................................................................................................................... 33
Client Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................49
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 50
Network ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 60
AP Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 75
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 82
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Document Conventions .................................................................. ....................................................3
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide............................................................................................ 9
Chapter 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Securing the WAP6804 ................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Front Panel and LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 13
1.5.1 Using the WPS Button ............................................................................................................ 14
1.6 The RESET Button ............................................................................................................................. 14
1.6.1 Using the RESET Button .......................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 15
2.3 Preparing your Computer to Access the Web Configurator .................................................... 16
2.3.1 Static IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows .................................................................... 17
2.3.2 Static IP Configuration in MAC OS X ................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3
Modes .................................................................................................................................................22
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .................................................................................................... 22
3.1.2 Device Operating Modes .................................................................................................... 22
3.1.3 Changing Operating Mode ................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 4
Easy Mode..........................................................................................................................................24
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 25
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4.3 Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 25
4.4 Network Map .................................................................................................................................. 26
4.5 Status Screen in Easy Mode .......................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 5
Access Point Mode............................................................................................................................28
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Setting your WAP6804 to AP Mode .............................................................................................. 28
5.2.1 Status Screen (AP Mode) ..................................................................................................... 29
5.2.2 AP Navigation Panel ............................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 6
Repeater Mode..................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 33
6.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Repeater Mode ................................................................................... 33
6.2.1 Status Screen (Repeater Mode) ......................................................................................... 34
6.2.2 Repeater Navigation Panel ................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 7
Client Mode........................................................................................................................................39
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 39
7.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 39
7.2 Setting your WAP6804 to Client Mode ......................................................................................... 39
7.2.1 Status Screen (Client Mode) ................................................................................................ 40
7.2.2 Client Navigation Panel ....................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................43
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 43
8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ..................................................................... 43
8.3 Connecting to the WAP6804’s Wireless Network Using WPS ..................................................... 43
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................................................................................ 44
8.3.2 PIN Configuration .................................................................................................................. 45
8.4 Connecting the WAP6804 (in Repeater or Client Mode) to an AP .......................................... 46
8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List ..................................................... 47
8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information ............................................ 47
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 49
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Chapter 9
Monitor................................................................................................................................................50
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 50
9.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 50
9.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.4 Wireless Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 51
9.5 WDS Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 54
9.6 MBSS Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 55
9.7 Multicast Monitor ............................................................................................................................ 56
Chapter 10
Network...............................................................................................................................................57
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 57
10.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 57
10.3 What You Need To Know ............................................................................................................ 57
10.4 Networking Screen ....................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 11
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................60
11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 60
11.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 61
11.3 What You Should Know ............................................................................................................... 61
11.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................................. 61
11.3.2 MAC Address Filter .............................................................................................................. 61
11.3.3 Encryption ............................................................................................................................ 62
11.3.4 WPS ....................................................................................................................................... 62
11.3.5 WDS ....................................................................................................................................... 62
11.4 Basic Wireless Network Screen ................................................................................................... 62
11.5 Advanced Wireless Network Screen ..........................................................................................64
11.6 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................... 65
11.7 MAC Filter ...................................................................................................................................... 66
11.8 WDS Screen ................................................................................................................................... 67
11.9 MBSS Screen .................................................................................................................................. 68
Chapter 12
AP Connection...................................................................................................................................70
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 70
12.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 70
12.3 Basic/Station Screen .................................................................................................................... 70
12.4 Advance AP Connection Screen ............................................................................................... 71
12.5 AP List Screen ................................................................................................................................ 72
12.6 WPS Screen ................................................................................................................................... 74
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Chapter 13
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................75
13.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 75
13.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 75
13.3 Password Screen .......................................................................................................................... 75
13.4 Time Screen ................................................................................................................................... 76
13.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen .......................................................................................................... 77
13.6 Telnet Screen ................................................................................................................................ 78
13.7 Restore Screen .............................................................................................................................. 79
13.7.1 Backup Configuration ........................................................................................................ 79
13.7.2 Restore Configuration ........................................................................................................ 80
13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 80
13.7.4 Restore but retain IP settings .............................................................................................. 80
13.8 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 14
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................82
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ................................................................................. 82
14.2 WAP6804 Access and Login ........................................................................................................ 83
14.3 Internet Access ............................................................................................................................. 84
14.4 Resetting the WAP6804 to Its Factory Defaults ......................................................................... 85
14.5 Wireless Problems .......................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A Wireless LANs ................................................................................................................ 86
Appendix B Customer Support ........................................................................................................ 99
Appendix C Legal Information ...................................................................................................... 105
Index.................................................................................................................................................113
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
The WAP6804 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy
network access to mobile users. The WAP6804 is able to function in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at
the same time.
You can set up the WAP6804 with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/an compatible devices in one of the
following device modes:
• Access Point
•Repeater
• Client
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WAP6804. Menus slightly vary according to which mode
you’re using. See Chapter 3 on page 22 for more information on these modes.
1.2 Securing the WAP6804
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP6804 more secure and to manage the WAP6804 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.
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• 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 WAP6804 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP6804. You could simply
restore your last configuration.
1.3 Front Panel and LEDs
The following figure is the front panel of the WAP6804. Use the LEDs to determine if the WAP6804 is
behaving normally or if there are some problems on your network.
Figure 1 Front Panel
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The following table describes the LEDs .
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
WPS Green On WPS is enabled or the WPS process completed successfully.
Blinking The WAP6804 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
Red On The WPS process fails.
Off WPS is disabled.
Mode Green On The WAP6804 is working in AP Mode.
Blinking The WAP6804 is working in Repeater Mode.
Amber On The WAP6804 is working in Client Mode.
Off The WAP6804 has no activity.
Link Quality Green On In AP mode, the LED is always on.
In Client or Repeater mode, the WAP6804 is connecting to an AP
the transmission rate is between
Amber On In Client or Repeater mode, the WAP6804 is connecting to an AP and
Red On In Client or Repeater mode, the WAP6804 is connecting to an AP and
Blinking The WAP6804 has no wireless connection.
WLAN 5G/
2.4G
LAN1-2 Green On The WAP6804 has a successful 10/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection.
POWER Green On The WAP6804 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Green On The wireless interface of the WAP6804 is ready, but it is not sending/
Blinking The WAP6804 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
Off The wireless interface of the WAP6804 is not ready or has failed.
Blinking The WAP6804 is sending or receiving packets to/from an Ethernet
Off There is no connection on this port.
Off The WAP6804 is not receiving power.
the transmission rate is greater than
the transmission rate is less than 400
receiving data through the wireless LAN.
The 2.4 GHz wireless
default.
network on this port.
radio of the WAP6804 in client mode is disabled by
5000 Mbps and 400 Mbps.
5000 Mbps.
Mbps.
and
1.4 Rear Panel
The following figure is the rear panel of the WAP6804. Use the CL/RP/AP switch to change the WAP6804’s
operating mode. See Section 3.1.2 on page 22 for more information.
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Figure 2 Rear Panel
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.5 The WPS Button
Your WAP6804 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must
support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
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 button is located at the back panel of the WAP6804.
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1.5.1 Using the WPS Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2 AP mode: Press the WPS button once. Press the WPS button on a WPS-aware client within range of the
WAP6804.
Client mode: Press the WPS button once. Press the WPS button on a WPS-aware AP or wireless router
within range of the WAP6804.
Repeater mode (Uplink): Press the WPS button once. Press the WPS button on a WPS-aware AP or
wireless router within range of the WAP6804.
Repeater mode (Downlink): Press the WPS button twice within three seconds. Press the WPS button on a
WPS-aware client within range of the WAP6804.
Note: You must activate WPS in the WAP6804 and in another wireless device within two
minutes of each other.
Note: With WPS, wireless clients can only connect to the 5GHz or 2.4GHz wireless network using
the first 5GHz or 2.4GHz SSID on the WAP6804 (in AP or repeater mode).
For more information on using WPS, see Section 8.3 on page 43.
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.6 The RESET Button
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 WAP6804 to reload the factory-default configuration file. This
means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to
the default key on the device label
server.
1.6.1 Using the RESET Button
1 Make sure the power LED is on (not blinking).
2 Press the RESET button for one to five seconds to reboot the WAP6804.
3 Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP6804 back to its factory-default
configurations.
. The WAP6804 will be reset to obtain an IP address from a DHCP
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WAP6804 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 WAP6804 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 8.0 and later versions, Mozilla
Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
Refer to Chapter 13 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet
Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your WAP6804 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the WAP6804 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Type “http://zyxelsetup” (for Windows) or “http://zyxelsetup.local” (for Mac) as the website address to
access any of the modes.
The WAP6804 is a DHCP client by default. Alternatively, check the connected gateway for the
WAP6804's current IP address. Make sure your computer’s IP address is in the same subnet as the
WAP6804’s IP address. Type “http://(DHCP-assigned IP)” as the web address in your web browser.
If the WAP6804 is not connecting to a router or DHCP server, type the WAP6804’s default static IP
address. To access the AP mode, type “http://192.168.1.2”. To access the repeater mode, type “http://
192.168.1.5”. To access the client mode, type “http://192.168.1.10”. Your computer must be in the same
subnet in order to access this website address.You must give it a fixed IP address in the range between
192.168.1.11
and 192.168.1.254 (see Section 2.3 on page 16).
Note: Use the physical CL/RP/AP switch to change device operating mode before you
access its web configurator. See Chapter 3 on page 22 for more information.
4 Type the password on the device label (default) as the password and click Login.
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Figure 3 Login Screen
5 You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next.
Type a new password. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Ignore if you do not want to change the
password this time.
Figure 4 Change Password Screen
Note: For security reasons, the WAP6804 automatically logs you out if you do not use the web
configurator for five minutes (Default). Simply log back into the WAP6804 if this
happens.
Right after you log in, the easy mode network map screen is displayed. See Chapter 3 on page 22 for
more information about the easy mode.
2.3 Preparing your Computer to Access the Web Configurator
This section shows you how to assign a static IP address to your computer.
In order to access the web configurator your computer needs to be in the same subnet as the
WAP6804. Below you will find the steps to set a static IP on both Windows 7 (Section 2.3.1 on page 17)
and MAC OS X 10.11(Section 2.3.2 on page 19) operating systems. For other operating systems go to
Appendix C on page 108.
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2.3.1 Static IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows
Follow these steps to change your computer’s IP address in Windows 7 operating system.
1 Click on the Network Icon located in the System Tray of your Task Bar. After you have clicked the
icon a small message window will appear, select Open Network and Sharing Center.
Note: You can also access the Network and Sharing Center by going to the Control Panel in
the Start Menu and clicking on Network and Sharing Center.
2 Once you have accessed the Network and Sharing Center, click on Local Area Connection to access
the adapter’s settings.
3 After accessing the connection’s general settings, click on the Properties button.
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Note: You can also access the adapter’s settings by clicking on Change adapter settings
located on the left side bar. Then right-clicking on the Local Area Connection icon and
selecting Properties.
4 In the connection’s properties select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item, then click on the
Properties button.
5 Once you have accessed the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) properties, click on the Use the
following IP address radio button and type your new IP address. Your computer must be in the same
subnet in order to access this website address.You must give it a fixed IP address in the range between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254. Then type 255.255.255.0 as your subnet mask, click OK to close the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. Then click OK to close the Local Area
Connection
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Note: After you have configured your WAP6804, you must remember to change your static IP
back to automatic to be able to access the Internet. If you want to change the IP
address to automatic (default) then repeat steps 1 to 4, for step 5 select the Obtain an
IP address automatically radio button, and click OK.
2.3.2 Static IP Configuration in MAC OS X
Follow these steps to change your computer’s IP address in MAC OS X 10.11 operating system.
1 Open your System Preferences, then click on Network.
2 Once the Network screen is open, it is recommended you click on Location > Edit Locations to create a
new profile. Use the + button to add a new profile, in this case it is called Static IP. This will easily help you
change from static IP address to automatic.
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3 After creating your Static IP profile, make sure it is selected, then click on the Configure IPv4 scroll button
and select Manually. Then modify your IP Address, your computer must be in the same subnet in order to
access this website address.You must give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254. Then type 255.255.255.0 as your subnet mask, and click Apply to save your changes.
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Note: After you have configured your WAP6804, you must remember to change your static IP
back to obtaining it automatically to be able to access the Internet. If you want to
change the IP address to automatic (default) repeat step 1, then on Location select
Automatic or a different profile you have configured.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP6804. First, the term “mode” refers to
two things in this User’s Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator screen you want to use for editing
WAP6804 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP6804, or simply how the WAP6804 is being used
in the network.
3.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
CHAPTER 3
Modes
• Easy Mode. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 4 on page 24 for
more information on the screens in this mode. This shows how the WAP6804’s network is currently laid
out.
• Expert Mode. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the
WAP6804. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 2 on
page 15 through Chapter 13 on page 75 discusses the screens in this mode.
3.1.2 Device Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP6804, which can act as a:
• Access Point: Use this mode if you already have a router in your network and you want to set up a
wireless network and bridge the wired and wireless connections on the WAP6804.
• Repeater: In this mode, the WAP6804 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
WAP6804 to wirelessly relay communications from its wireless clients to the access point.
• Client: Use this mode to have the WAP6804 work only as a wireless client if there is an existing wireless
router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your local network wirelessly. In
this mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you
want to connect.
The following figure is an illustration of the device operating modes of the WAP6804.
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Chapter 3 Modes
Figure 5 Device Operating Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
3.1.3 Changing Operating Mode
Push the CL/RP/AP switch on the WAP6804’s side panel to the AP position to have the WAP6804 act as
an access point. Push the switch to the RP position to have the WAP6804 work as a repeater. Otherwise,
push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP6804 work as a wireless client.
Note: The WAP6804 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
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4.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. This mode is useful to users by visualizing their
networks’ layout. You can view details about the devices connected to your WAP6804 and their status.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 6 Easy Mode: Network Map
CHAPTER 4
Easy Mode
Click Status to open the following screen.
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Figure 7 Easy Mode: Status Screen
Chapter 4 Easy Mode
4.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
• Use the Navigation Panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
• Use the Network Map screen to check if your WAP6804 can ping the gateway and whether it is
connected to the Internet.
• Use the Status screen to view read-only information about the WAP6804, including the WAN IP, MAC
address of the WAP6804 and the software version.
4.3 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 8 Navigation Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 2 Navigation Panel
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
Expert Mode Click this to change to Expert Mode and customize features of the WAP6804.
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4.4 Network Map
Note: Don’t worry if the Network Map does not display in your web browser. This feature may
not be supported by your system. You can still configure your WAP6804’s features in the
Expert Mode.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
Figure 9 Network Map
Chapter 4 Easy Mode
The line connecting the WAP6804 to the gateway becomes green when the WAP6804 is able to ping
the gateway. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the WAP6804 does not get a response from
the gateway. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the Internet.
You can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device, such as
Android device, iOS device or Windows OS) connected to the WAP6804, including those connecting
wirelessly. Right-click on the Refresh button located on the WAP6804 icon to refresh the network map.
Click on a device’s name
the WAP6804, or view the parental control rules.
to view information about the device, block or allow the device’s access to
4.5 Status Screen in Easy Mode
In the Network Map, click Status to view read-only information about the WAP6804.
Note: The Status Screen displayed in Easy Mode varies according to the operating mode of
your WAP6804.
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Chapter 4 Easy Mode
Figure 10 Status Screen in Easy Mode (Repeater Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Status Screen in Easy Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Device Name This is the WAP6804’s model name.
Uptime This displays the time in minutes the WAP6804’s system has been working.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the WAP6804’s LAN port
Software Version This is the firmware version.
Downlink Name
(SSID)
Downlink Encryption This shows the data encryption method the WAP6804 uses for the wireless connection.
Uplink Name (SSID) This shows the descriptive name of the wireless LAN to which the WAP6804 is connected.
Uplink Encryption This shows the data encryption method the connected access point uses for the wireless
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP6804 in the wireless LAN.
This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode.
This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in client mode.
This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode.
connection.
This field is not available when the WAP6804 is in AP mode.
.
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5.1 Overview
The WAP6804 is set to access point mode by default. In this mode your WAP6804 (AP) bridges a wired
network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 11 Access Point Mode
CHAPTER 5
Access Point Mode
5.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen (Section 5.2.1 on page 29) to view read-only information about your WAP6804.
• Use the Network > Networking screen (Chapter 10 on page 57) to set the IP address for your WAP6804
acting as an access point.
• Use the Wireless Network 5G/2.4G
and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP6804.
screens (Chapter 11 on page 60) to configure the wireless settings
5.2 Setting your WAP6804 to AP Mode
1 To use your WAP6804 as an access point, see Section 3.1.3 on page 23.
2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP6804.
3 The default static
your computer an IP address, so you must give it a fixed IP address in the range between 192.168.1.3
and 192.168.1.254 (Section 2.3 on page 16) if the
4 After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type
“http://zyxelsetup” (for Windows), http://zyxelsetup.local” (for Mac), “http://(DHCP-assigned IP), or
“http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
LAN IP address of the WAP6804 in AP mode is 192.168.1.2. The WAP6804 cannot assign
WAP6804 is not connected to a router or DHCP server.
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5 Log into the Web Configurator. See the Section 2.2 on page 15 for instructions on how to do this.
5.2.1 Status Screen (AP Mode)
Click on Status. The screen below shows the status screen in AP Mode.
Figure 12 Status Screen (AP Mode)
The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
Table 4 Status Screen Icon Key (AP Mode)
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
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.
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Table 4 Status Screen Icon Key (AP Mode) (continued)
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device mode
you select.
Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu.
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 5 Status Screen (AP Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
Device Name This is the WAP6804’s model name.
Software Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Device Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.2 on page 22) to which the WAP6804 is set - Access Point
Uptime (Min)
Current Partition This shows which partition the WAP6804 uses. The WAP6804 has two partitions and supports dual
LAN Information
Eth0 MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the WAP6804’s first Ethernet LAN port.
Eth1 MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the WAP6804’s second Ethernet LAN port.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Gateway IP
IPv6 Address This shows the LAN port’s IPv6 address.
IPv6 Link Local Address This shows the LAN port’s current IPv6 link-local address.
IPv6 Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IPv6 address.
Wireless Network Information - 5 GHz/2.4 GHz
MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the WAP6804’s wireless interface.
Wireless Network This shows if the wireless network is enabled or disabled.
Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP6804 in the wireless LAN.
Link Rate (Mbps) This shows the rate at which data is transferred across the wireless network.
Current Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP6804 automatically scans
Authentication This shows the data encryption method the WAP6804 uses for the wireless connection.
Mode This shows the wireless standard the WAP6804 uses.
WPS Status This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
System Status
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP6804 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP6804’s present date and time.
Mode.
This displays the time in minutes the WAP6804’s system has been working.
image function.
This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
and selects.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
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