Quick Start Guide
W RE6 6 0 6
AC1300 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender
Dual-Band Wireless AC1300 Access Point
Version 1.00 (ABDU.0)
Edition 1, 10/2016
User’s Gu ide
Defau lt Login De t a ils
Web Address
www.zyxel.com
Password 1234
http://zyxelsetup
http://DHCP-assigned IP
http://192.168.1.2
Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WRE6606 and access the Web Configurator
wizards.
•More Information
Go to su ppor t.zyxel. com to find other information on the WRE6606.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................9
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................13
WRE6606 Modes ....................................................................................................................................19
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................21
Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................27
Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................................................31
eaZy123 Wizard Setup ............................................................................................................................37
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................45
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................53
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................54
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................56
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................78
One Connect ...........................................................................................................................................80
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 82
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................95
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Securing the WRE6606 .....................................................................................................................10
1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................10
1.4 WPS Button .......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup .............................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................15
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Title Bar ...................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................18
2.4 Resetting the WRE6606 ....................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3
WRE6606 Modes .................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................21
4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.3 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to AP Mode ........................................................................................22
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings ....................................................... 22
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4.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................24
Chapter 5
Client Mode .........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.3 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Client Mode ....................................................................................28
5.4 Client Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................ 28
5.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................30
Chapter 6
Repeater Mode ....................................................................................................................................31
6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.3 What You Need to Know ................................................................................................................... 32
6.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Repeater Mode ..............................................................................32
6.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings ....................................................... 32
6.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen ..........................................................................................................33
6.4.1 Navigation Menus ....................................................................................................................35
Chapter 7
eaZy123 Wizard Setup........................................................................................................................37
7.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 37
7.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................37
7.3 Using the Wizard ...............................................................................................................................37
7.3.1 AP Mode .................................................................................................................................. 37
7.3.2 Client Mode .............................................................................................................................39
7.3.3 Repeater Mode ........................................................................................................................41
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................45
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 45
8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point .............................................................................. 45
8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS .................................................................................45
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................46
8.3.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................47
8.4 Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP ..................................................................................................48
8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List .............................................................49
8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information ...................................................50
8.5 Connecting the WRE6606 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router .........................................52
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Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 53
Chapter 9
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................54
9.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 54
9.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................. 54
9.3 Packet Statistics Screen ................................................................................................................. 54
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................56
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................56
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................56
10.3 What You Should Know ..................................................................................................................56
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ...................................................................................................57
10.3.2 Guest WLAN ..........................................................................................................................58
10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................59
10.5 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................................62
10.5.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................62
10.5.2 WEP Encryption ....................................................................................................................63
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................64
10.6 AP Select Screen ............................................................................................................................65
10.7 MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................................69
10.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .....................................................................................................70
10.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen .....................................................................................................71
10.10 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................72
10.11 WPS Device Screen ......................................................................................................................73
10.12 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................74
10.13 Guest WLAN Screen .....................................................................................................................75
Chapter 11
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................78
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................78
11.2 LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................................. 78
Chapter 12
One Connect .......................................................................................................................................80
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................80
12.1.1 What You Can Do .................................................................................................................. 80
12.2 One Connect Screen ....................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 13
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................82
13.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................82
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13.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................82
13.3 General ...........................................................................................................................................82
13.4 System Password Screen .............................................................................................................. 83
13.5 Time Screen ....................................................................................................................................83
13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ..............................................................................................................85
13.7 Backup / Restore Screen ................................................................................................................87
13.7.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................................88
13.7.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................................88
13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................89
13.8 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................................ 89
13.9 System Mode ..................................................................................................................................90
13.9.1 System WPS Behavior ..........................................................................................................91
Chapter 14
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................95
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................95
14.2 WRE6606 Access and Login .......................................................................................................... 96
14.3 Internet Access ...............................................................................................................................97
14.4 Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults ..............................................................................98
14.5 Wireless Problems ..........................................................................................................................98
Appendix A Customer Support ........................................................................................................100
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................106
Appendix C Legal Information .........................................................................................................134
Index ..................................................................................................................................................142
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PART I
User’s Guide
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1.1 Overview
LEW
N
AP
WLAN
The WRE6606 allows you to easily extend existing IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless networks fast
and easy. Simply plug the WRE6606 directly into a power outlet and the LED signal strength
indicator allows you to determine the ideal installation location. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS Button on page 12) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant
(
network access setup. Also, the WRE6606 can elevate your network experiences with dual band
and Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM). You could use the 2.4GHz band for regular Internet surfing and
downloading while using the 5GHz band for time sensitive traffic, such as high-definition video
streaming, and big size file transfers. With WMM, it can automatically prioritize different types of
network traffics to reach optimal performance.
Figure 1 Universal Repeater
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Your can create the following connections using the WRE6606:
• LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6606 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• W LAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WRE6606 to access network resources.
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE6606.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
W PS Bu t t o n
1.2 Securing the WRE6606
Do the following things regularly to make the WRE6606 more secure and to manage the WRE6606
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 WRE6606 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WRE6606.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.3 Front Panel
Figure 2 Front Panel
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/WPS Green On The WRE6606 is receiving power and functioning properly.
This remains on for 5 minutes after a successful WPS connection
has been established.
Blinking The WRE6606 is booting, resetting to factory defaults, the
Off The WRE6606 is not receiving power, or there is no WPS
2.4G Green On In AP mode, it means WLAN signal is detected.
Blinking In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, it signifies data is
Off In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, the 2.4 GHz
5G Green On In AP mode, it means WLAN signal is detected.
Blinking In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, it signifies data is
Off In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, the 5 GHz
LAN Green/
Orange
WPS Green On WPS connection has accomplished.
On LAN connection is successful.
Blinking Data is transmitting.
Off LAN connection is off.
Blinking WPS connection is in process.
Off WPS connection is disabled or failed.
WRE6606 is waiting for another WPS device to connect, or
firmware upgrade is in progress.
connection established.
transmitting.
Different LED colors indicate the Wi-Fi signal strength.
• Green: signifies a signal strength of 50% ~ 100%
• Orange: signifies a signal strength of 21% ~ 49%
• Red: signifies a signal strength under 20%
wireless LAN is not enabled. There is no signal detected or the
WRE6606 is not connected to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs
are turned off using the WPS button.
transmitting.
Different LED colors indicate the Wi-Fi signal strength.
• Green: signifies a signal strength of 50% ~ 100%
• Orange: signifies a signal strength of 21% ~ 49%
• Red: signifies a signal strength under 20%
wireless LAN is not enabled. There is no signal detected or the
WRE6606 is not connected to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs
are turned off using the WPS button.
Different LED colors indicate the Ethernet transfer speed.
• Green: signifies the Ethernet speed has reached 1000 Mbps.
• Orange: signifies the Ethernet speed has reached 10/100
Mpbs.
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1.4 WPS Button
The WPS button can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6606 while
keeping it’s configuration or reboot the WRE6606 to factory default configuration.
Table 2 WPS Button Functions
ACTION RESULT
Press three times within
5 seconds
AP Mode
Push the WPS button
once
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
Repeater Mode
Push the WPS button
once
Push twice within 5
seconds
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
Client Mode
Push the WPS button
once
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
Chapter 1 Introduction
Turn off or turn on all LEDs.
The WRE6606 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4 on
page 12
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. See
The WRE6606 begins connecting to upper router via WPS.
The WRE6606 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See
page 12
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. See
The WRE6606 begins connecting to access point via WPS.
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. Also, power LED will be blinking. See
.
Section 2.4 on page 18.
Section 1.4 on
.
Section 2.4 on page 18.
Section 2.4 on page 18.
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Your WRE6606 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (recommended) on the device
itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that
allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on
a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two
devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 10.10 on page 72.
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions,
Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 2.0 and later versions. The recommended screen
resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
Refer to
Internet Explorer.
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your WRE6606 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the WRE6606 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
2.2.1 Login Screen
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
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Figure 3 Login Screen
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password.
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login .
This shows the time (hh:mm) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the time zone you select in the
Main t e n a n ce > T im e screen (see
format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
2.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
Figure 4 Change Password Screen
Section 13.5 on page 83). The time is in 24-hour
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Ignore Click I gn o r e if you do not want to change the password this time.
2.2.3 Home Screen
If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logou t , you may be
redirected to the Hom e screen.
You can also open this screen by clicking Hom e ( ) in the Web Configurator screens.
The Home screen displays as follows.
Figure 5 Home Screen
Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5 Home Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
GO Click this to return to the previous screen.
Language Select a language to go to the Web Configurator in that language and click GO.
(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the
time zone you select in
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2.2.3.1 Time/Date Edit
One time zone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the
WRE6606 is located and have the WRE6606 display and use the current time and date for its logs.
Click the icon to change the time and date display.
Figure 6 Change Time Zone
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Change Time Zone
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WRE6606 to
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
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display.
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the St a t us screen.
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
A
C
B
Figure 7 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
• A - Title Bar
• B - Navigation Panel
• C - Main Window
2.3.1 Title Bar
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of
how deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.
Figure 8 Title Bar
The icons provide the following functions.
Table 7 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Home Click this to open the home screen. See
About Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
eaZy123 Click this icon to open the wizard. See
Section 2.2.3 on page 15.
Chapter 7 on page 37.
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Chapter 2 The Web Configurator
2.3.2 Navigation Panel
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure WRE6606 features.
The following table describes the icons shown in the navigation panel.
Table 8 Navigation Panel Menu Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to see the Stat us page. The information in this screen depends on the device
mode you select.
Click this icon to see the Mo n itor navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Con fig u r a t ion navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Ma i n t e nance navigation menu.
2.4 Resetting the WRE6606
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, press the
W PS button for more than 10 seconds to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means
that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to
1 2 34 .
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press and hold the W PS button. After 10 seconds, the power LED begins flashing.
3 Release the W P S button. The WRE6606 reloads factory defaults and begins to reboot.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6606.
• Sy s OP m ode. This is the operating mode of your WRE6606, or simply how the WRE6606 is
being used in the network.
3.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6606, which can act as a:
• Acce ss P oin t : Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly. Go to
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6606 to work as an AP only, a wireless bridge to establish
wireless links with other APs (WDS bridge), or an AP and bridge simultaneously (WDS repeater).
Section 4.2 on page 21 for more information.
See
• Cli e n t : 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 5.4 on page 28 to view the St a tus
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.
• Re p e a t er : In this mode, the WRE6606 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same
time. Go to
there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly.
Section 6.4 on page 33 to view the St a t us screen in this mode. Use this mode if
CHAPTER 3
WRE6606 Modes
Section 4.4 on page 22 to view the St a t us screen in
The following figure is an illustration of the device configuration modes of the WRE6606.
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Chapter 3 WRE6606 Modes
Figure 9 Device Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
Under Repeater mode, the WRE6606 supports three WPS behaviors: Normal mode, Range boost
mode, and Speed boost mode. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the
Ma intena n ce screen.
3.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode
Push the AP ( A) / Clie n t ( C) / Repea t e r ( R) mode switch on the WRE6606’s side panel to the AP
position to have the WRE6606 act as an access point. Push the switch to the Client position to have
the WRE6606 work as a wireless client. Push the switch to the Re p e a t er position to have the
WRE6606 work as a universal repeater.
The WRE6606 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
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4.1 Overview
In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6606 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN)
in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 10 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
CHAPTER 4
Access Point Mode
Note: See
Chapter 8 on page 45 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
4.2 What You Can Do
•Use the St a t us screen (Section 4.4 on page 22) to view read-only information about your
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606 acting as
an access point.
•Use the W i r e le ss LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 56) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6606.
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Chapter 4 Access Point Mode
4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Sch e d u lin g and Guest W LAN screens, other configuration screens in
Access Point mode are similar to the ones in repeater mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this
User’s Guide.
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to AP Mode
By default, AP mode in the WRE6606 is not configured with a static IP address. To setup your
WRE6606 in AP mode for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP server
function enabled.
1 To use your WRE6606 as an access point, See
2 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WRE6606 and the other end to
your router.
3 Connect your computer to your network, make sure both the WRE6606 and computer are under the
same subnet.
4 Open a web browser window and type “http://zyxelsetup” in the web address.
The login screen displays.
5 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Log i n .
6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Appl y. Otherwise, click I gn ore .
The WRE6606 Web Configurator displays, which allows you to configure the AP mode.
Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See
•See Chapter 13 on page 82 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
Chapter 10 on page 56 and Chapter 11 on page 78 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
4.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the St a t u s screen.
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Chapter 4 Access Point Mode
Figure 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the St a t us screen.
Table 9 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select a number of seconds or N o ne from the drop-down list box to refresh all
screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh
the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Mai nt e n a nce > General
screen.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (
AP M o de.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Cli e nt or N one.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is set -
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Chapter 4 Access Point Mode
Table 9 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6606 port types. The port types are: LAN and W LA N .
Status For the LAN port, this field displays Dow n (line is down) or Up (line is up or
connected).
For the WLAN, it displays U p when the WLAN is enabled or Dow n when the WLAN
is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left blank
when the line is disconnected.
date and time.
Association List 2.4G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6606’s
Association List 5G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6606’s
4.4.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Access Point mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled.
WLAN network.
WLAN network.
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Figure 12 Menu: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 10 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MON I T OR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics
CON FI GUR AT I ON
Network
Wireless LAN
2.4G
Wireless LAN 5GGeneral Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAI N T EN ANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
Packet
Statistics
General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
Guest WLAN Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
Guest WLAN Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606.
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
settings.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
disabled.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
disabled.
and domain names.
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Table 10 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Password Password
Setup
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6606.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
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5.1 Overview
A
B
Your WRE6606 can act as a wireless client. In wireless 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 WRE6606 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an
access point (B). The WRE6606 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The WRE6606
wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 13 Wireless Client Mode
CHAPTER 5
Client Mode
After the WRE6606 and the access point connect, the WRE6606 acquires its WAN IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WRE6606 can now surf the Internet.
5.2 What You Can Do
•Use the St a t us screen (
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606.
•Use the W irele ss LAN screens (
wireless client) with an existing access point.
Section 5.4 on page 28) to view read-only information about your
Chapter 10 on page 56) to associate your WRE6606 (acting as a
5.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the W irele ss LAN , LAN , M o n it or, Con f igu r at ion and M a in t enance
screens, other configuration screens in Client mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode.
Chapter 3 on page 19 of this User’s Guide.
See
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5.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Client Mode
1 To use your WRE6606 as a wireless client, see
2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” as the web address in
your web browser.
4 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Log i n .
5 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Appl y. Otherwise, click I gn ore .
Note: You have to log into the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WRE6606 is already in Client mode.
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 WRE6606 while in access point
mode, use this IP address in client mode.
5.4 Client Mode Status Screen
Click to open the St a t u s screen.
Figure 14 Status Screen: Client Mode
Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
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The following table describes the labels shown in the St a t us screen.
Tabl e 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select a number of seconds or N o ne from the drop-down list box to refresh all
screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh
the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Mai nt e n a nce > General
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device 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 LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Cli e nt or N one.
WLAN 2.4G Information
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
screen.
Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is set -
Cli ent M o de.
Click the Re lease _ Co n fig u r a t io n button to remove all configured wireless and
wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
WLAN 5G Information
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Re lease _ Co n fig u r a t io n button to remove all configured wireless and
wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
date and time.
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5.4.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Client mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Client mode.
Figure 15 Menu: Client Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
MON I T OR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics
CON FI GUR AT I ON
Network
Wireless LAN
2.4G
Wireless LAN 5GAP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAI N T EN ANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
Password Password
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
Packet
Statistics
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
Setup
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Chapter 5 Client Mode
status information.
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
connect to.
connect to.
and domain names.
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6606.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
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6.1 Overview
A
B
In repeater mode, your WRE6606 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time.
The WRE6606 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 WRE6606 (A) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that want
to connect to the Internet. The WRE6606 wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 16 Repeater Mode
CHAPTER 6
Repeater Mode
After the WRE6606 and the access point connect, the WRE6606 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WRE6606 can now surf the Internet.
6.2 What You Can Do
•Use the St a t us screen (
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606.
•Use the W i r e le ss LAN > W PS screen (
WRE6606 to associate to another access point.
•Use the W i r e l e ss LAN > AP Se lect screen (Section 10.6 on page 65) to scan for available
access points within transmission range and connect to an AP.
•Use other W i r e l e ss LAN screens (Section 10.4 on page 59) to configure the wireless settings
and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6606.
Section 6.4 on page 33) to view read-only information about your
Section 10.10 on page 72) to configure WPS on the
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WRE
LAN Client
5 GH z
5 GH z AP
5 GH z
5 GH z
2.4 GHz AP
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
6.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the AP Se lect and Syst e m M ode screen, other configuration screens in
Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this
User’s Guide.
6.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Repeater Mode
1 To use your WRE6606 as a repeater, see
2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
4 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Log i n .
5 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Appl y. Otherwise, click I gn ore .
Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WRE6606 is already in Repeater mode.
Note: If a client is connected to the WRE6606 through the wired Ethernet connection, the
client can only access the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. In the following figure, the LAN Client is
only able to communicate with devices in the 2.4 GHz wireless network.
Figure 17 Repeater Mode Overview
6.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See
•See Chapter 13 on page 82 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
Chapter 10 on page 56 and Chapter 11 on page 78 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
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6.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen
Click to open the St a t u s screen.
Figure 18 Status: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the St a t us screen.
Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select a number of seconds or No n e from the drop-down list box to refresh all
screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not
refresh the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Ma intenance >
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device 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 LAN port’s gateway IP address.
Ge n e ral screen.
Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is
set - Re p e a t e r Mod e .
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Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Clie n t or N o n e.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6606.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Re lease _ Co nfig uratio n button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6606.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
automatically scans and selects.
Click the Re lease _ Co nfig uratio n button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the WRE6606.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6606 port types. The port types are: LAN and W LAN .
Status For the LAN port, this field displays Do w n (line is down) or U p (line is up or
connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Do w n when the
WLAN is disabled.
date and time.
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Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left
blank when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled.
Association List 2.4G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless 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
WRE6606’s WLAN network.
Association List 5G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless station.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the
WRE6606’s WLAN network.
6.4.1 Navigation Menus
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Repeater mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Repeater mode.
Figure 19 Menus: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 14 Menus: Repeater Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
MON I T OR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics
CON FI GUR AT I ON
Network
Packet
Statistics
status information.
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
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Table 14 Menus: Repeater Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Wireless LAN
2.4G
Wireless LAN 5GGeneral Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAI N T EN ANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
Password Password
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
System Mode System Mode Use this screen to select how you want to use your WRE6606.
General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
settings.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
connect to.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Setup
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup
Restore
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
connect to.
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
and domain names.
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6606.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
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7.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device.
7.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://zyxelsetup" or “http://192.168.1.2” as the website
address. See
Note: The wizard appears when the WRE6606 is accessed for the first time or when you
Section 2.2 on page 13 for detailed information.
reset the WRE6606 to its default factory settings.
CHAPTER 7
eaZy123 Wizard Setup
The wizard screen opens.
Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click
the eaZy123 icon ( ) on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator
screen.
7.3 Using the Wizard
The eaZy123 wizard for the WRE6606 is available in AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode.
7.3.1 AP Mode
1 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Ap p ly.
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2 The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click
GO to log into the web configurator again.
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7.3.2 Client Mode
1 The wizard scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the network list. Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network to which you want the WRE6606 to connect to extend the network. Click Con t inue.
If the wireless router or AP you want to connect to is not listed, click Choo se N etw or k Ma n u a lly
and go to step
If you don’t want to associate with a 2.4 GHz network, click Skip 2 . 4 GHz.
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3 to configure the SSID and security settings manually.
2 Type the selected network’s Wi-Fi password (key) if wireless security is enabled. Click Con t inue.
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3 If you click Choo se N et w ork Manua lly, the following screen displays. Enter the SSID and security
settings of your wireless router or AP. Click Continue.
4 The 5 GHz setup screen displays. Repeat previous steps to select and connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network.
5 The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Click GO to log into the web configurator again.
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7.3.3 Repeater Mode
1 The wizard scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the network list. Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network to which you want the WRE6606 to connect to extend the network. Click Con t inue.
If the wireless router or AP you want to connect to is not listed, click Choo se N etw or k Ma n u a lly
and go to step
If you don’t want to associate with a 2.4 GHz network, click Skip 2 . 4 GHz.
3 to configure the SSID and security settings manually.
Chapter 7 eaZy123 Wizard Setup
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2 Type the selected network’s Wi-Fi password (key) if wireless security is enabled. Click Con t inue.
3 If you click Choo se N et w ork Manua lly, the following screen displays. Enter the SSID and security
settings of your wireless router or AP. Click Continue.
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4 The 5 GHz setup screen displays. Repeat previous steps to select and connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network.
5 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Ap p ly.
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6 The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click
GO to log into the web configurator again.
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8.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6606 as follows (in access point or repeater mode) as
follows:
•
Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
• Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
• Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP
This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6606 (in client mode) as follows:
Connecting the WRE6606 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router
•
CHAPTER 8
Tutorials
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 20 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet
8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. The following
example uses the WRE6606 as the AP and NWD-211AN as the wireless client which connects to a
notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter
or PCI card).
The following WPS methods for creating a secure connection are described in the tutorial.
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• Pu sh But t on Con f igurat ion ( PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See
• PI N Con f i gura t ion - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the WRE6606’s interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 47. This
is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
Section 8.3.1 on page 46.This is the easier method.
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
The push button configuration function found in the interfaces is available both in AP mode and
Repeater mode. The WPS button, see Section 1.3 on page 10, can also be used for PBC
configurations in either AP or Repeater mode.
1 Make sure that your WRE6606 is turned on and set to work in AP mode and that it is connected to
your network.
2 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility.
3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (St a r t or
W PS button).
4 Log into WRE6606’s Web Configurator. Make sure WPS is enabled in the N e t w ork > W ir e less LA N
> W PS screen.
5 Navigate to Ne t w or k > W ir e le ss LAN 2 .4 G or W i r e less LA N 5 G > W PS D e v i ce and press the
W PS button.
Note: Your WRE6606 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in
its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use
one or the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button
within two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WRE6606 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 WRE6606 securely.
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on
both WRE6606 and wireless client (the NWD-211AN in this example).
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Wireless Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
AP
Figure 21 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
8.3.2 PIN Configuration
1 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS Station settings and select the PIN
2 On the WRE6606, navigate to the Net w or k > W ir e less LAN 2 .4 G or W ir e l e ss LAN 5 G > W PS
3 Obtain the PIN number for the WRE6606 or press the Ge n e r a t e button to create a new PIN
4 Enter the WRE6606 PIN number in the wireless station’s utility screen.
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both WRE6606’s configuration
interface and the client’s utilities.
The push button configuration function is available both in AP mode and Repeater mode.
method to get a PIN number.
screen.
number. See
The WRE6606 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 WRE6606 securely.
Section 10.10 on page 72
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Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Wireless Client
COMMUNICATION
The following figure shows an example of how to set up wireless network and security on WRE6606
and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
Figure 22 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
8.4 Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP
Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage.
• Se le ct in g a n AP fr om a n Au t om at ically Det e cte d List - create a secure wireless network
simply by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. See
easier method.
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Section 8.4.1 on page 49.This is the
Chapter 8 Tutorials
• Se le ct in g a n AP by M a n u a l ly En t er ing Secur ity I n f o r m a t ion - create a secure wireless
network by manually entering the AP’s wireless security settings in the WRE6606’s interface. See
Section 8.4.2 on page 50. This is useful when the AP is hidden.
8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List
This section demonstrates the procedures in Repeater mode. Follow the steps below to create a
secure wireless network by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs.
The AP select function is available both in Client mode and Repeater mode. See
page 19.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see
1 Open the Net w or k > W ir e l e ss LAN 2 .4 G or W ir e l e ss LAN 5 G > AP Se lect screen. Select an AP
form the Se lect column and click Contin u e .
Figure 23 Tutorial: Selecting an automatically detected AP
Section 2.2 on page 13).
Section 3.1.1 on
2 Type the Wi-Fi key if wireless security is enabled on the selected AP and click Con t inue .
Figure 24 Tutorial: The KEY field
3 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Ap p ly to save settings and restart the WRE6606.
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Figure 25 Tutorial: Configure WRE6606’s WLAN
4 You have successfully set up your WRE6606 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the St a t u s
screen.
Figure 26 Tutorial: Saving settings
8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters
on your WRE6606.
SSI D ZyXEL
Se cu r i t y WPA(2)-PSK
W i - Fi Ke y 1234567890
Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP’s wireless
security settings in the WRE6606’s interface.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see
1 Open the N e t w or k > W ir e le ss LAN 2 . 4 G or W ir e le ss LAN 5 G > AP Se lect screen. Select
Choose N et w or k M a n u a lly.
Section 2.2 on page 13).
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Figure 27 Tutorial: Manually Entering Wireless Security Information
2 Type the SSID of the AP into the W irele ss Na m e ( SSI D) field, set the security settings and click
Contin u e .
Figure 28 Tutorial: Typing an SSID
3 Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Ap p ly to save settings and restart the WRE6606.
Figure 29 Tutorial: Configure WRE6606’s WLAN
4 You have successfully set up your WRE6505 v2 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the St a t u s
screen.
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Figure 30 Tutorial: Saving settings
8.5 Connecting the WRE6606 (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 WRE6606 as a wireless client to connect to the existing AP or
wireless router, set the WRE6606 to client mode. The WRE6606 then acts as a wireless client. Your
device, such as a computer, can connect to the WRE6606 through a wired connection to access the
Internet.
1 Set your WRE6606 to work as a wireless client. See
2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606 using an Ethernet cable.
3 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” as the web address in
your web browser.
4 Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Log i n .
5 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Appl y. Otherwise, click I gn ore .
6 To connect to a specific wireless network, you can manually create a wireless profile or use the site
survey tool to associate with it.
Section 2.1.1.1 on page 14.
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Technical Reference
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9.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the WRE6606.
9.2 What You Can Do
CHAPTER 9
Monitor
•use the Pa cke t St at ist i cs screen (
statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
Section 9.3 on page 54) to view port status, packet specific
9.3 Packet Statistics Screen
Click M onitor > Pa cket St at ist ics. Read-only information here includes port status, packet
specific statistics and the "system up time". The Po ll I nte r v a l( s) field is configurable and is used
for refreshing the screen.
Figure 31 Monitor > Packet Statistics
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 15 Monitor > Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the WRE6606’s port type.
Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or Dow n when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled
and Dow n when the WLAN is disabled.
TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port.
Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.
Tx kb/s This displays the transmission speed in kilobits per second on this port.
Rx kb/s This displays the reception speed in kilobits per second on this port.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Select the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Refresh Now Click this button to update the screen statistics immediately.
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10.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WRE6606. See
Section 1.1 on page 9 for an overview of wireless networks.
10.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Ge n e r a l screen to enable the Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G), enter the SSID and select the
wireless security mode (Section 10.4 on page 59).
•Use the AP sele ct screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606
and Repeater mode) to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP
Section 10.6 on page 65).
(
•Use the MAC Fi lt e r screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from
connecting to the WRE6606 (Section 10.7 on page 69).
•Use the Ad v a n ce d screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (
10.8 on page 70
•Use the Qo S screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the
WRE6606 to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on
Section 10.9 on page 71).
(
•Use the W P S screen to enable WPS to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security,
without having to configure security settings manually (Section 10.10 on page 72).
•Use the W P S D e v ice screen to add a wireless station using WPS (
•Use the Scheduli n g screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (
10.12 on page 74
•Use the Gu e st W LAN screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606
page 75
). This screen is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
).
). This screen is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
CHAPTER 10
Wireless LAN
(in Client mode
Section
Section 10.11 on page 73).
Section
(Section 10.13 on
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.
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• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
10.3.1.1 MAC Address List
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is
usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters
00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s
Guide or other documentation.
You can use the MAC Address List to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed to use the
wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the
correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the wireless
network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized
wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
10.3.1.2 Encryption
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless
network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot
understand the message.
Table 16 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
W e a k e st No Security
St r o nge st WPA2-PSK
NO AUTHENTICATION
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
2
; for example, 00A0C5000002 or
For example, if users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no authentication, if
users do log on to the wireless network, you can choose No Se cu r ity, St at ic W EP, W PA- PSK, or
W PA2 - PSK.
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless
network supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports
WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Therefore, you should set up St a t ic W EP in the
wireless network.
1. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds
of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
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Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK, or stronger encryption.
IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible
for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer
the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the
same key.
10.3.1.3 WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either
press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by
themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the
10.3.2 Guest WLAN
Guest WLAN allows you to set up a wireless network where users can access to Internet via the
WRE6606 (Z), but not other networks connected to the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can
access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network
N .
Chapter 10 Wireless LAN
Section 8.3 on page 45.
Note: Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent
networks.
Note: Note: Only AP mode supports Guest WLAN.
Figure 32 Guest Wireless LAN Network
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10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WRE6606 from a computer connected to the wireless
LAN and you change the WRE6606’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will
lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then
change the wireless settings of your computer to match the WRE6606’s new
settings.
Click N e t w or k > W ir e le ss LAN 2 .4 G or W ir e le ss LAN 5 G to open the Ge n e r a l screen.
Figure 33 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (Repeater Mode)
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Figure 34 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (AP Mode)
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN This is turned on by default. Click Di sa b le to turn off the wireless LAN function.
Network Name
(SSID)
Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client
Channel
Selection
Auto Channel
Selection
Operating
Channel
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency
band and the country you are in.
This option is only available when the WRE6606 is in AP mode and Au t o Ch an n e l Se lect io n
is disabled.
This option is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
Select this option to have the WRE6606 automatically scan for and select a channel which is
not used by another device.
This displays the channel the WRE6606 is currently using.
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Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Network Mode 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless clients.
5 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11ac/a/n wireless clients.
Select 2.4 GHz ( 8 0 2.1 1 b) to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2.4 GHz ( 8 0 2.1 1 g) to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2.4 GHz ( 8 0 2.1 1 n) to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2 .4 GH z ( 8 0 2.1 1b/ g) to allow both IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your WRE6606 might be
reduced.
Select 2 .4 GHz ( 8 0 2.1 1 b/ g/ n ) to allow both IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your
WRE6606 might be reduced.
Select 5 GH z ( 8 0 2. 1 1a ) to allow only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 5 GH z ( 8 0 2. 1 1a / n ) to allow both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your WRE6606 might be
reduced.
Select 5 GHz ( 8 0 2. 1 1a/ n / a c) to allow both IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11ac
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your
WRE6606 might be reduced.
Channel
Bandwidth
Security
Security Mode If the WRE6606 is in repeater mode, select N o Securit y or the available modes to match as
Select the channel bandwidth you want to use for your wireless network.
Select 2 0 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 4 0 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 2 0 / 4 0 MHz to allow the WRE6606 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40 MHz)
that has least interference.
Select 2 0 / 4 0/ 8 0 MHz to allow the WRE6606 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40 or
80 MHz) that has least interference. This option is available only when you select 5 GHz
( 80 2.1 1a / n/ a c) in the Netw o r k Mod e field.
provided by the source AP or wireless router.
If the WRE6606 is in AP mode, select W PA2 - PSK, W P A- PSK or St a t ic W EP to add security
on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must
have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security,
additional options appears in this screen. See
information on different security modes. Or you can select N o Secu rit y to allow any client to
associate this network without authentication.
Section 10.5 on page 62 for detailed
WPA
Compatible
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available
in this field.
This field appears when you choose W P A2 -P SK as the Se cu r ity M ode .
Check this field to allow wireless devices using W P A-PSK security mode to connect to your
WRE6606.
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Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Pre-Shared
Key
Group Key
Update Timer
Apply Click A pply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click R e se t to return to the previous menu without saving.
W P A- PSK/ W P A2 -PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
The Gr oup Ke y Up d a t e Tim e r is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all
clients.
The default is 3 6 0 0 seconds (60 minutes).
10.5 Wireless Security
The screen varies depending on what you select in the Secu r ity M od e field.
10.5.1 No Security
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Select No Secu r it y to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access point without any data
encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WRE6606, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Choose N o Se cu r ity from the drop-down list box.
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Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
10.5.2 WEP Encryption
WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points
to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a
network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.
Your WRE6606 allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can
be enabled at any one time.
Select St at ic W EP from the Secu r it y Mod e list.
Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
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The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.
Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select St a t i c W EP to enable data encryption.
PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate.
A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by
the WRE6606 into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is
requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.
WEP Encryption Select 6 4 -b its or 1 2 8- bit s.
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.
Authentication
Method
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WRE6606 and the wireless stations
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re set to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select Au t o or Shared Ke y from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to
the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification
before communication between the wireless client and the WRE6606 occurs.
Select Shared Ke y to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 6 4 -b i t s, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 1 2 8-bit s, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-
9", "A-F").
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The
default key is key 1.
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Select W PA- PSK or W P A2 - PSK from the Secu r ity M od e list.
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Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select W P A- PSK or W PA2 - PSK to enable data encryption.
WPA Compatible This field appears when you choose W PA2 -P SK as the Se cu r ity M o de.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using W PA- PSK security mode to connect to
your WRE6606.
Pre-Shared Key W PA- P SK/ W PA2 - PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Group Key Update
Timer
Apply Click A ppl y to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
The Grou p Ke y U pdate T im e r is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3 6 0 0 seconds (60 minutes).
10.6 AP Select Screen
Use this screen (available both in Client mode and Repeater mode.) to choose an access point that
you want the WRE6606 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
To open this screen, click Netw or k > W ireless LAN 2 . 4 G or W ireless LAN 5 G > AP Se lect .
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Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode and Repeater Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select Use the radio button to select the wireless device to which you want to connect.
SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. The SSID is a unique name
that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network must use the same
SSID.
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Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode and Repeater Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Mode This displays which IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device
supports.
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the wireless device. When No S e cu r ity is
shown, no security is configured and you can connect to it without a password.
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on
Continue Click Con t i n ue to start the next step in the AP setup process.
Scan Again Click Sca n Ag a in to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and
Choose Network
Manually
WPS This button is configurable only when you enable WPS in the W irele ss LAN 2 . 4 G/ 5 G >
the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6606 and this device.
update this table.
Select this to set up the AP manually.
W P S screen.
Click this button to connect to the selected AP via WPS.
Enter a Wi-Fi key
If wireless security is enabled on the selected AP, the following screen displays after you click
Contin u e in the AP Se l e ct screen. Enter the AP’s Wi-Fi key and click Continue.
Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
Set up the WRE6606’s WLAN for clients
The following screen is available in Repeater mode only. Use this screen to configure the wireless
settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606 automatically copies the
SSID of the associated AP. You can set the SSID and Wi-Fi key of the WRE6606’s WLAN to be the
same as those on the AP to which the WRE6606 wants to connect. Click Ap ply to save your
settings.
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Figure 42 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Choose AP network manually
Use this screen to manually enter the SSID, security mode and Wi-Fi key of the AP to which you
want the WRE6606 to connect. This is useful when the AP’s SSID is hidden. Click Con t i n u e to
configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients (see
WRE6606’s WLAN for clients on page 67).
Figure 43 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Set up the
Figure 44 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
Complete the AP and WLAN setup
This screen displays when you have successfully set up your WRE6606 to connect to an AP. Verify
the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click GO to open the St a t u s screen.
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Figure 45 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
10.7 MAC Filter
The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6606,
while denying access to all unspecified devices. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media
Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of
hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC address of
the devices to configure this screen.
To change your WRE6606’s MAC Address List settings, click Net w or k > W ir e less LA N 2 . 4 G or
W ir e le ss LAN 5 G > MA C Filt e r. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 47 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC Filter
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G> MAC Filter
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SSID for MAC
Filter
Policy Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Ad dress table.
Add a station
Mac Address
MAC Filter Summary
Delete Click the delete icon to remove the MAC address from the list.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.
Select D isable to deactivate the MAC filtering rule you configure below.
Select Al low to permit access to the WRE6606, MAC addresses not listed will be denied
access to the WRE6606.
Select Re j ect to block access to the WRE6606, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to
access the WRE6606
Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WRE6606 and click Ad d. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that is, six
hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
WRE6606.
10.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters.
Click N e t w or k > W ir e le ss LAN 2 .4 G or W ireless LAN 5 G > Adv a n ced. The screen appears as
shown.
Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RTS/CTS
Threshold
Enable Intra-BSS
Traffic Blocking
Output Power Set the output power of the WRE6606 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an
HT (High Throughput) Physical Mode
Guard Interval Select Au t o to increase data throughput. However, this may make data transfer more
Apply Click A ppl y to save your changes to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/
CTS (Clear To Send) handshake.
Enter a value between 1 and 2 3 4 7 .
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or
between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS traffic
blocking is not enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate
with each other. When Intra-BSS traffic blocking is enabled, wireless clients can still
access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.
area, decrease the output power of the WRE6606 to reduce interference with other APs.
Select one of the following 1 0 0 % , 5 0% or 2 5% . See the product specifications for
more information on your WRE6606’s output power.
prone to errors.
Select Lon g to prioritize data integrity. This may be because your wireless network is
busy and congested or the WRE6606 is located in an environment prone to radio
interference.
10.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen
The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.
Click N e t w or k > W ir e le ss LAN 2 .4 G or W ireless LAN 5 G > Q oS. The following screen appears.
Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable WMM QoS Check this to have the WRE6606 automatically give a service a priority level
according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi
MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes
them run more smoothly.
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Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Apply Click App ly to save your changes to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
10.10 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN and check current WPS status.
To open this screen, click Netw or k > W i r e l e ss LAN 2 .4 G or W ireless LAN 5 G > W PS tab.
Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6606 in
universal repeater mode.
Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (Repeater Mode)
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Figure 51 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (AP Mode)
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
Enable WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature.
Enable PIN Select this to enable the PIN number.
PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Ge n e r a t e to generate a
WPS Status
Status This displays Co nfigured when the WRE6606 has connected to a wireless network using
Release
Configuration
(AP mode only)
802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the WAP3205 v2’s first SSID).
Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
new PIN number.
WPS or when En a ble W PS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have
been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the
screen.
This displays Uncon f igu r e d if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless
security changes on the WRE6606 or click Rele a se Confi guratio n (AP mode only) to
remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.
This button is only available when the WPS status displays Confi g ured.
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS
connections on the WRE6606.
WRE6606.
10.11 WPS Device Screen
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click
N e t w or k > W i r e less LAN 2 . 4 G or W irele ss LAN 5 G > W P S D e v ice .
Note: After you click W PS on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the
wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you
have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the
first 2 minutes.
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Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (Repeater Mode)
Figure 53 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (AP Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
Or input your
devices PIN
number (AP mode
only)
wireless stations’s wireless settings. See
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security
information synchronization.
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s
wireless settings. See
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Go to
associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
10.12 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen (available in AP mode only) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off.
Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off
on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click N e tw or k > W ir e less LAN 2 . 4 G or
W ir e le ss LAN 5 G > Sch e d u ling tab.
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Figure 54 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Scheduling
Wireless LAN
Scheduling
Scheduling
WLAN Status Select O n or Of f to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works
Day Select Eve r y d a y or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select
For the following
times (24-Hour
Format)
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select to enable or disable wireless LAN scheduling.
in conjunction with the D a y and Fo r t he f o ll ow i ng t im e s fields.
Everyd a y you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the
For t h e fo llow i n g t i m e s field.
Select a begin time using the first set of hou r and minute (m i n ) drop down boxes and
select an end time using the second set of ho u r and minute (m i n ) drop down boxes. If
you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between
the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Of f earlier for the WLAN
Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields.
10.13 Guest WLAN Screen
This screen (available in AP mode only) allows you to enable and configure multiple wireless
networks and guest wireless network settings on the WRE6606.
You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the WRE6606.
This allows you to use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then
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assign varying security types and to different SSIDs. Wireless clients can use different SSIDs to
associate with the same access point.
Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Guest WLAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Guest WLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Guest WLAN Setup
Guest WLAN Select Ena b le to activate the guest wireless LAN. Select D isable to turn it off.
Network Name
(SSID)
Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot
Guest IP Address Type an IP address for the devices on the Guest WLAN using this as the gateway IP
Guest Subnet
Mask
Guest Start IP This field displays the first IP address of guest wireless LAN.
Guest End IP This field displays the last IP address of guest wireless LAN.
Security
Security Mode Select Static WEP, W PA - P SK, and W PA2 - PSK to add security on this wireless network.
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
address.
Type the subnet mask for the guest wireless LAN.
The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have the same wireless
security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options
appears in this screen. See
security modes. Or you can select No Se cu r ity to allow any client to associate this
network without authentication
Chapter 10 on page 62 for detailed information on different
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are
available in this field.
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Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Guest WLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPA Compatible This field appears when you choose W PA2 -P SK as the Securit y Mod e .
Check this field to allow wireless devices using W PA- PSK security mode to connect to
your WRE6606.
Pre-Shared Key W PA- PSK/ W P A2 -PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Group Key
Update Timer
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Rese t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
The Gr oup Ke y Upd a t e Ti m e r is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3 6 0 0 seconds (60 minutes).
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11.1 Overview
This screen allows you to assign the WRE6606 a fixed or dynamic management IP address. The
default IP address of the WRE6606 is 192.168.1.2. Alternatively, you can connect to the WRE6606
using the default domain name, http://zyxelsetup.
11.2 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the WRE6606’s management IP address and configure the DNS server
information that the WRE6606 sends to the DHCP clients. Click N e t w or k > LAN .
Note: If you change the IP address of the WRE6606 in the screen below, you will need to
log into the WRE6606 again using the new IP address.
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Figure 56 Network > LAN > IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
LAN TCP/IP
Get from DHCP
Server
Use Defined LAN IP
Address
Select this to have the WRE6606 get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server.
Click this to enable the manual IP configuration.
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Table 29 Network > LAN > IP (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
Default Gateway Enter the gateway of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
DNS Assignment
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Apply Click A pply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re set to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Select Fr om I SP if your ISP or router to which the WRE6606 connects dynamically
assigns DNS server information (and the WRE6606's IP address). The field to the right
displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select Use r- D e f ined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's
IP address in the field to the right.
Select Non e if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
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12.1 Overview
One Connect is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. It complies with the IEEE 1905.1 standard and allows
auto-detection and auto-configuration.
If your wireless router supports ZyXEL One Connect, WRE6606 for example, you can download and
install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do speed
test, turn on or turn off the devices in your network, block or allow a device’s access and set up a
guest Wi-Fi network from the mobile device. You can even use the App to access the WRE6606’s
web configurator. The mobile device with the App installed must be connected to the WRE6606
wirelessly.
Figure 57 ZyXEL One Connect App
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12.1.1 What You Can Do
Use the One Co n n e ct screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration (
80).
12.2 One Connect Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration on the WRE6606.
Click Config u r a t i on > N e t w or k > On e Co n n e ct to open the following screen.
Figure 58 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
Section 12.2 on page
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 30 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
LABEL DESCRIPTION
One Connect
Auto-configuration Select Ena b le to allow the WRE6606 to automatically update the wireless settings on
Apply Click A pply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re set to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
the APs or wireless repeaters (which also support ZyXEL One Connect) in its network.
Select Disabl e to turn this feature off if you want to have the APs or repeaters in the
network use different wireless settings.
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This chapter provides information on the Maintena n ce screen.
13.2 What You Can Do
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Maintenance
•Use the Ge n e r a l screen to set the system and domain names (
•Use the Pa ssw or d screen to set the password (
•Use the Tim e screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date (
•Use the Firm w ar e Upgr a de screen to update firmware (
•Use the Ba ck u p Rest ore screen to backup and restore device configurations (
page 87
•Use the Re star t screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off (
page 89
•
•Use the Sy st em M ode screen to select how you want to use your WRE6606 (
page 90
).
).
).
13.3 General
Use this screen to set the system and domain names and the timeout period of the management
session. Click Ma inte n a n ce > Ge n e r a l. The following screen displays.
Figure 59 Maintenance > General
Section 13.3 on page 82).
Section 13.4 on page 83).
Section 13.5 on page 83).
Section 13.6 on page 85).
Section 13.7 on
Section 13.8 on
Section 13.9 on
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 31 Maintenance > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Name Enter a descriptive name to identify the WRE6606 in an Ethernet network.
Domain Name This is the domain name of the WRE6606.
Administrator
Inactivity
Timer
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out.
After it times out you have to log in with your password again. Very long idle timeouts may
have security risks. A value of "0" means a management session never times out, no matter
how long it has been left idle (not recommended).
13.4 System Password Screen
Use this screen to set the web configurator password. Click M a int e n a n ce > Sy stem . The following
screen displays.
Figure 60 Maintenance > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 32 Maintenance > System > Password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in this
field.
New Password Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a
Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field.
Apply Click A pply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click R e se t to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.
13.5 Time Screen
Use this screen to configure the WRE6606’s time based on your local time zone. To change your
WRE6606’s time and date, click Main t ena n ce > T im e . The screen appears as shown.
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Figure 61 Maintenance > Time
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 33 Maintenance > Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time This field displays the time of your WRE6606.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6606 synchronizes the time with the time
server.
Current Date This field displays the date of your WRE6606.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6606 synchronizes the date with the time
server.
Manual Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new
New Time
(hh:mm:ss)
New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Get from Time
Server
Auto Select Auto to have the WRE6606
time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date
you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect
it.
This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time
configured manually.
When you select M a n u a l, enter the new time in this field and then click Ap p ly.
This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured
manually.
When you select M a n u a l, enter the new date in this field and then click Ap p ly.
Select this radio button to have the WRE6606 get the time and date from the time
server you specified below.
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Table 33 Maintenance > Time (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
User Defined Time
Server Address
Time Zone Setup
Time Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your
Daylight Savings Daylight saving is a period from late spring to early fall when many countries set their
Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected D a y l ig h t
End Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected Da y lig ht
Apply Click Ap p ly to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Re set to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Select User D e fin e d T im e Se r ver Add re ss and enter the IP address or URL (up to 20
extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network
administrator if you are unsure of this information.
time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the
evening.
Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time.
Sa v ing s. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of
March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M.
local time. So in the United States you would select Second, Sund a y, M a r ch and
select 2 in the a t field.
Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of
the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Su n day, March. The time you select in the a t field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
Sa v ing s. The at field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each
time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time.
So in the United States you would select First , Sunda y, N o vem b er and select 2 in the
at field.
Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of
the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Su n day, Octob e r. The time you select in the a t field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen
Find firmware at
extension, e.g., “WRE6606.bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and
may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Click M a int e n a n ce > Fi r m w a r e Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload
firmware to your WRE6606.
www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a “*.bin”
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Figure 62 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 34 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Firmware Upgrade
File Path Click Se le ct f ile to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must
Upload Click Uploa d to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
On-line Firmware Upgrade
Check for
Latest
Firmware Now
You are
currently
using
firmware
version:
The Latest
Firmware
Version
Release
Date
Release
Note
Size This is the size of the firmware in bytes. 15073234 is about 15 MB.
Do_Firmware_
Upgrade
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
The following fields display when you click this button.
The firmware version consists of the trunk version number, model code, and release number.
For example, V1.00(AAAG.5) means V1.00 is the trunk number, AAAG represents WRE6606,
and 5 means the fifth release.
Compare the release number in the previous field with the release number in this one to see
if you have the latest firmware. In this example, V1.00(AAAG.5), the numbers are the same
(5), so the WRE6606 already has the latest firmware.
The date the firmware was issued is shown in year-month-date format.
The release note shows what has changed (new features, bug fixes, known issues) in this
firmware version. Check the Release Note before deciding to use new firmware.
Click this button to download and upgrade the new firmware to the WRE6606.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6606 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Firm w ar e Upg r a din g screen, wait until the upgrade process is complete.
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Figure 63 Firmware Upgrading
The WRE6606 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 64 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After the WRE6606 restarts, the Upgr ade Accom plished screen appears.
Figure 65 Upgrade Accomplished
Refresh the web page and log in again and check your new firmware version in the St a t u s screen.
13.7 Backup / Restore Screen
Click M a int e n a n ce > Ba ckup/ Re st or e. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
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Figure 66 Maintenance > Backup/Restore
13.7.1 Backup Configuration
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WRE6606’s current configuration to a file on
your computer. Once your WRE6606 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly
recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The
backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.
Click Ba ckup to save the WRE6606’s current configuration to your computer.
13.7.2 Restore Configuration
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your WRE6606.
Table 35 Maintenance Restore Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
File Path Click Se le ct f ile to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress
compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
Upload Click Uploa d to begin the upload process.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6606 while configuration file upload is in progress.
After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute before
logging into the WRE6606 again.
The WRE6606 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
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Figure 67 Temporarily Disconnected
If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your
computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default WRE6606 IP address (192.168.1.2). Refer
to your operating system’s help files for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address.
13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults
Click the Re se t button to clear all user-entered configuration information and return the WRE6606
to its factory defaults. The following warning screen appears.
Figure 68 Reset Warning Message
You can also press the W PS button (see
10 seconds to reset the factory defaults of your WRE6606. Refer to
information on the resetting the WRE6606.
13.8 Restart Screen
System restart allows you to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off. Click
Ma intena n ce > R e st art . The following screen displays. Click Rest a r t to have the WRE6606
reboot. This does not affect the WRE6606's configuration.
Figure 69 Maintenance > Restart
Section 1.4 on page 12) on the front panel for more than
Section 1.4 on page 12 for more
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13.9 System Mode
Use this screen to change the operating mode of the WRE6606. For further information on system
operating mode, see Section 3.1.1 on page 19.
Figure 70 Maintenance > System Mode
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 36 Maintenance > System Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Normal mode The default WPS behavior, both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are supported in up and down
Range boost
mode
Speed boost
mode
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
broadcasting.
Select this option to set the WRE6606 to Ra n ge b oost m od e - - the 2.4 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior, while the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
Select this option to set the WRE6606 to Speed b o ost m od e - - the 5 GHz band is supported
on the Up behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
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13.9.1 System WPS Behavior
Universal
Repeater
Client
Up
Router
Down
In Repeater mode (see Chapter 3 on page 20), you can select the type of WPS behavior: Normal
Mode, Range Boost, or Speed Boost mode.
The device enables you to extend the range of your dual-band router to eliminate "dead spots" in
your wireless network. You can choose from normal mode, range boost, or speed boost modes for
both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
The following terms are used to describe the WPS behavior:
• Up: The connection from the WRE6606 to the Router
• Down: The connection from the WRE6606 to a client
Figure 71 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting
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• Home wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Home2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Home5G_5GEXT.
• Work wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Work2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Work5G_5GEXT.
• No profile: There is no currently defined profile.
The following section describes the Normal, Range Boost, and Speed Boost mode (WPS) behaviors
in a home and work network connection.
As connection profiles are established, the WRE6606 maintains a record of the varying profiles and
automatically joins the network when in range.
Note: The home wireless network is the initial setup environment. The WRE6606 does not
have any established network profiles at the time of initial setup.
13.9.1.1 Normal Mode
In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands.
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Universal
Repeater
Client
2. 4 GHz / 5 GHz
Up
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Down
Figure 72 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 37 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile No profile No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
no profile no profile No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile No profile Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
No profile Work1_5GEXT
13.9.1.2 Range Boost Mode
In range boost mode, the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 5 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior.
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Universal
Repeater
Client
2.4 GHz
Up
5 GH z
Down
Universal
Repeater
Client
5 GH z
Up
2.4 GHz
Down
Figure 73 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 38 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Off
No profile Work1_5GEXT
13.9.1.3 Speed Boost Mode
In speed boost mode, the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band
is supported on the Up behavior.
Figure 74 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
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The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 39 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) HOT SPOT 2 (WORK)
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work4_2.4GEXT
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work3_2.4GEXT
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
No profile No profile Work3 Off
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Work2 Off
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CHAPTER 14
Troubleshooting
This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential
problems are divided into the following categories.
Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
•
• WRE6606 Access and Login
• Internet Access
• Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults
• Wireless Problems
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The WRE6606 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
1 Make sure the WRE6606 is plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source
is turned on.
2 Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6606.
3 Remove the WRE6606 from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that you know works into
the same power outlet. This checks the status of the power outlet.
4 If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.
1 Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 1.3 on page 10.
2 Make sure you understand how the LEDs are enabled or disabled. See
3 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
Section 1.3 on page 10.
4 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
5 Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6606.
6 If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
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14.2 WRE6606 Access and Login
I forgot the password.
1 The default password is 1 2 34 .
2 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See
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I cannot see or access the Lo g in screen in the Web Configurator.
1 Make sure you are using the correct address.
• The default web address (URL) of the WRE6606 is ht t p :/ / z y x e lse t u p .
2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java
enabled.
4 Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6606 with the default address.
5 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Ad v a n ced Sug g e stion s
• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN /ETH ER N ET
port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WRE6606.
1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1 2 3 4 .
2 This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after
5 minutes.
3 Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6606.
4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See
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14.3 Internet Access
I cannot access the Internet.
1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
2 Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6606 (repeater
mode) has associated with the AP by checking the St a t us screen. See
3 If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless
client are the same as the settings in the AP.
4 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
5 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
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Section 6.4 on page 33.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WRE6606 in
repeater mode), but my Internet connection is not available anymore.
1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide and Section 1.3 on page 10.
2 Reboot the WRE6606.
3 Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6606 (repeater
mode) has associated with the AP by checking the St a t us screen. See
4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
Section 6.4 on page 33.
The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
1 There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.3 on page 10.
If the WRE6606 is sending or receiving a lot of information, try closing some programs that use the
Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications.
2 Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the WRE6606 closer to the AP if
possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless
network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
3 Reboot the WRE6606.
4 If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
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Ad v a n ced Sug g e stion
• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.
14.4 Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults
If you reset the WRE6606, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE6606 re-loads its
default settings, and the password resets to 1 2 3 4 . You have to make all of your changes again.
You will lose all of your changes when you reset the WRE6606 to its factory defaults.
To reset the WRE6606,
1 Make sure the power LED is on.
2 Press the W PS button for longer than 10 seconds, the Power LED begins to blink, to set the
WRE6606 back to its factory-default configuration.
OR
3 Click M a int e n a n ce > Ba ckup R e st ore > Re store and then click Re set .
If the WRE6606 restarts automatically, wait for the WRE6606 to finish restarting, and log in to the
Web Configurator. The password is 1 2 3 4.
If the WRE6606 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the WRE6606’. Then,
follow the directions above again.
14.5 Wireless Problems
I cannot access the WRE6606 or ping any computer from the WLAN.
1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the WRE6606.
2 Make sure the wireless adapter on the wireless station is working properly.
3 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports
the same wireless standard as the WRE6606.
4 Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
WRE6606.
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5 Check that both the WRE6606 and your wireless station are using the same wireless and wireless
security settings, and that both the WRE6606 and the AP are using the same wireless and wireless
security settings.
6 Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the MAC Address List of the
WRE6606. See
Section 10.7 on page 69.
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APPENDIX A
Customer Support
In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your
vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you
bought the device.
ht tp: / / w w w.zyxel.com / ho m epage.shtm l and also
See
http: / / ww w .zy x el.com /ab ou t _ zy x el/ zyx el_ wor ldwide. sh t m l for the latest information.
Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.
Required Information
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)
Taiwan
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com
Asia
China
• ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.cn
India
• ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.in
Kazakhstan
•ZyXEL Kazakhstan
• http://www.zyxel.kz
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