ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 User manual

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WAP3205

Wireless N Access Point

ZyXEL Communications Corporation

Firmware Version 1.0

Edition 1, 6/2009

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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

•Quick Start Guide

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

contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet

access.

• Support Disc

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

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Thank you!

The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,

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

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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

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

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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.

•Warranty Information.

• 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

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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.

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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

Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 29

WAP3205 Modes ....................................................................................................................... 33

Easy Mode ................................................................................................................................. 35

Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................... 45

Client Mode ............................................................................................................................... 53

Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................... 65

Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 73

Configuration .........................................................................................................................81

Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 83

LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 101

Maintenance and Troubleshooting .....................................................................................105

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 107

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................119

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 125

Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................129

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3

Document Conventions............................................................................................................5

Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7

Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11

Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 17

Chapter 1

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

1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 19

1.2 Applications ......................................................................................................................... 19

1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 ........................................................................................... 19

1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 ............................................................................ 20

1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 2

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

2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 23

2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 23

2.2.1 Login Screen .............................................................................................................. 24

2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................... 25

2.2.3 Home Screen ............................................................................................................. 25

2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 ......................................................................................................27

2.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 28

Chapter 3

Monitor.....................................................................................................................................29

3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 29

3.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................29

3.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................... 29

3.4 Packet Statistics ............................................................................................................... 30

3.5 WLAN Station Status ....................................................................................................... 32

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Chapter 4

WAP3205 Modes .....................................................................................................................33

4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 33

4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ...........................................................................................33

4.1.2 Device Modes ............................................................................................................ 33

Chapter 5

Easy Mode...............................................................................................................................35

5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 35

5.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................36

5.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................36

5.4 Navigation Panel ................................................................................................................. 37

5.5 Network Map ....................................................................................................................... 37

5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................... 38

5.6.1 Wireless Security ....................................................................................................... 39

5.6.2 WPS ...........................................................................................................................41

5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ............................................................................................... 42

Chapter 6

Access Point Mode.................................................................................................................45

6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 45

6.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................45

6.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................45

6.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode ........................................................................... 46

6.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ............................................ 46

6.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................... 47

6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ......................................................................................................47

Chapter 7

Client Mode..............................................................................................................................53

7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 53

7.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................53

7.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................54

7.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode ....................................................................... 54

7.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Client Mode ........................................................ 54

7.4 Client Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................55

7.5 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ...............................................................................................57

7.5.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ...................................................................................... 58

7.5.2 Site Survey Screen .................................................................................................... 62

7.5.3 WPS Screen ...............................................................................................................63

Chapter 8

Universal Repeater Mode.......................................................................................................65

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8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 65

8.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................65

8.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................66

8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode ................................................. 66

8.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Universal Repeater Mode .................................. 66

8.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ............................................................................ 67

8.5 Universal Repeater Screen ................................................................................................. 69

8.5.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 70

8.5.2 Static WEP .................................................................................................................70

8.5.3 WPA(2)-PSK .............................................................................................................. 72

Chapter 9

Tutorials...................................................................................................................................73

9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 73

9.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ................................................................ 73

9.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS .......................................................................... 73

9.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) .............................................................................. 74

9.3.2 PIN Configuration .......................................................................................................75

9.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ...................................................... 77

9.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................... 79

Part II: Configuration ............................................................................. 81

Chapter 10

Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................83

10.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 83

10.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................. 84

10.3 What You Should Know ..................................................................................................... 84

10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................... 84

10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................... 87

10.5 Wireless Security Screen ..................................................................................................88

10.5.1 No Security ............................................................................................................... 88

10.5.2 WEP Encryption ....................................................................................................... 89

10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................. 91

10.6 MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................... 92

10.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ....................................................................................... 93

10.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ....................................................................................... 95

10.9 WPS Screen ......................................................................................................................95

10.10 WPS Station Screen ........................................................................................................97

10.11 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................... 97

10.12 WDS Screen .................................................................................................................... 99

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Chapter 11

LAN.........................................................................................................................................101

11.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 101

11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................ 101

11.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................. 102

11.3.1 LAN TCP/IP ............................................................................................................ 102

11.3.2 IP Alias ................................................................................................................... 102

11.4 LAN IP Screen ................................................................................................................. 103

11.5 IP Alias Screen ................................................................................................................ 104

Part III: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................... 105

Chapter 12

Maintenance..........................................................................................................................107

12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 107

12.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................ 107

12.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................. 108

12.4 Password Screen ............................................................................................................108

12.5 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................109

12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...............................................................................................111

12.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen .............................................................................113

12.8 Reset/Restart Screen .......................................................................................................114

12.9 System Operation Mode Overview ...................................................................................115

12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen .....................................................................................................116

Chapter 13

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................119

13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .......................................................................119

13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login ...........................................................................................120

13.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 122

13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults .............................................................. 123

13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 124

Chapter 14

Product Specifications.........................................................................................................125

14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions .............................................................................................. 126

Part IV: Appendices and Index ........................................................... 129

Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions......................................131

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Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................139

Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................149

Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................167

Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................179

Appendix F Legal Information ..............................................................................................183

Index.......................................................................................................................................191

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PART I

Introduction

Getting to Know Your WAP3205 (19)

Connection Wizard (25)

Introducing the Web Configurator (23)

WAP3205 Modes (33)

Monitor (29)

Tutorials (73)

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CHAPTER 1

Getting to Know Your WAP3205

1.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP3205.

The WAP3205 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional

wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless

network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.

1.2 Applications

Your can create the following networks using the WAP3205:

• Wired. You can connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access and/

or connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the WAP3205 so that they

can communicate with each other and access the Internet.

• Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP3205 to access network

resources.

Figure 1 WAP3205 Network

1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205

Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP3205.

• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the

WAP3205 using a (supported) web browser.

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• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS

section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL

Device.

1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205

Do the following things regularly to make the WAP3205 more secure and to

manage the WAP3205 more effectively.

• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists

of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.

• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.

• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it).

Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes

unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the

WAP3205 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier

configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP3205. You

could simply restore your last configuration.

1.5 LEDs

Figure 2 Front Panel

The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.

Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button

LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

POWER Green On The WAP3205 is receiving power and functioning

properly.

Off The WAP3205 is not receiving power.

LAN 1-2 Green On The WAP3205 has a successful 10/100MB

Ethernet connection.

Blinking The WAP3205 is sending/receiving data through

the LAN.

Off The LAN is not connected.

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