ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 User manual

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WAP3205

Wireless N Access Point

ZyXEL Communications Corporation

Firmware Version 1.0

Edition 2, 4/2010

Default Login Details

IP Address http://192.168.1.2

Password 1234

About This User's Guide

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About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the

Web Configurator.

Related Documentation

•QuickStartGuide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It

contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet

access.

• Support Disc

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

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Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]

Thank you!

The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,

6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.

Need More Help?

More help is available at www.zyxel.com.

About This User's Guide

WAP3205 User’s Guide

• Download Library

Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read

the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the User Guide, Quick

Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better

understand how to use your product.

• Knowledge Base

If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here.

This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL

products.

•Forum

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products and share your experiences as well.

Customer Support

Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, 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.

See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please

have the following information ready when you contact an office.

• Product model and serial number.

•WarrantyInformation.

• Date that you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Document Conventions

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Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.

Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may

need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

Syntax Conventions

• The WAP3205 may be referred to as the “WAP3205”, the “device”, the “product”

or the “system” in this User’s Guide.

• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.

• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,

[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the

[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined

choices.

• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For

example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click

Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the

Log Setting tab to get to that screen.

• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.

For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may

denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.

• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other

words”.

Document Conventions

WAP3205 User’s Guide

Icons Used in Figures

Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WAP3205

icon is not an exact representation of your device.

WAP3205 Computer Notebook computer

Server Modem Firewall

Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings

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Safety Warnings

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool.

• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to

dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should

service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.

• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in

North America or 230V AC in Europe).

• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the

product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.

• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause

electrocution.

• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a

new one.

• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your

device.

• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using

the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will

be damaged.

Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE

stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical

and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and

electronic equipment should be treated separately.

Safety Warnings

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Contents Overview

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Contents Overview

Introduction ............................................................................................................................17

Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ................................................................................................ 19

Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 23

WAP3205 Modes ....................................................................................................................... 29

Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Easy Mode ................................................................................................................................. 51

Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................... 61

Client Mode ............................................................................................................................... 69

Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................... 81

Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 91

Configuration .........................................................................................................................95

Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 97

LAN ...........................................................................................................................................115

Maintenance and Troubleshooting .....................................................................................119

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 121

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 133

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 139

Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................143

Contents Overview

WAP3205 User’s Guide

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