ZyXEL Communications WAP5605 User manual

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WAP5605
Wireless N Media Streaming Box
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 1, 10/2011
Default Login Details
IP Address AP: 192.168.1.2
Client: 192.168.1.10
Password 1234

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WAP5605 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.
•SupportDisc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.

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 WAP5605 may be referred to as the “WAP5605”, 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”.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WAP5605 icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems,
operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Every
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.

Document Conventions
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WAP5605 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
User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................13
Getting to Know Your WAP5605 ................................................................................................15
WAP5605 Modes .......................................................................................................................21
Easy Mode .................................................................................................................................23
Access Point Mode ....................................................................................................................31
Client Mode ................................................................................................................................37
The Web Configurator ................................................................................................................49
Tutorials .....................................................................................................................................55
Technical Reference ..............................................................................................................69
Monitor .......................................................................................................................................71
Wireless LAN .............................................................................................................................75
LAN ............................................................................................................................................89
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................93
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................101
Product Specifications ..............................................................................................................107

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................7
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................9
Part I: User’s Guide ................................................................................13
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5605............................................................................................15
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................15
1.2 Applications .........................................................................................................................15
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5605 ...........................................................................................16
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5605 ............................................................................16
1.5 Resetting the WAP5605 .......................................................................................................17
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ............................................................................17
1.6 The WPS Button ..................................................................................................................17
1.7 LEDs ....................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2
WAP5605 Modes .....................................................................................................................21
2.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................21
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ............................................................................................21
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes ............................................................................................21
Chapter 3
Easy Mode...............................................................................................................................23
3.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................23
3.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................24
3.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................24
3.4 Navigation Panel ..................................................................................................................25
3.5 Network Map ........................................................................................................................25
3.6 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................26
3.6.1 Wireless Security ........................................................................................................27
3.6.2 WPS ...........................................................................................................................29

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3.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ................................................................................................30
Chapter 4
Access Point Mode.................................................................................................................31
4.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................31
4.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................31
4.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................32
4.3.1 Setting your WAP5605 to AP Mode ............................................................................32
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings ..........................................32
4.4 AP Mode Status Screen .......................................................................................................33
4.4.1 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................35
Chapter 5
Client Mode .............................................................................................................................37
5.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................37
5.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................37
5.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................37
5.4 Setting your WAP5605 to Client Mode .................................................................................38
5.5 Client Mode Status Screen ...................................................................................................39
5.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ................................................................................................41
5.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile .......................................................................................42
5.7 Site Survey Screen ..............................................................................................................46
5.8 WPS Screen .........................................................................................................................47
5.9 LED Link Quality Screen ......................................................................................................48
Chapter 6
The Web Configurator............................................................................................................49
6.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................49
6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .........................................................................................49
6.2.1 Login Screen ..............................................................................................................50
6.2.2 Password Screen .......................................................................................................51
6.2.3 Home Screen ..............................................................................................................51
Chapter 7
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................55
7.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................55
7.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point .................................................................55
7.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ...........................................................................55
7.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ...............................................................................56
7.3.2 PIN Configuration .......................................................................................................57
7.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) .......................................................59
7.4.1 Configuring Your Wireless Client ................................................................................61
7.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP5605 ...............................................................................61

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7.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs .........................................................62
7.6 Connecting the WAP5605 (in Client Mode) to an AP ...........................................................64
7.6.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey ................................................65
7.6.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile .....................................................66
7.6.3 Deploying the WAP5605 in your Network ...................................................................67
Part II: Technical Reference...................................................................69
Chapter 8
Monitor.....................................................................................................................................71
8.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................71
8.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................71
8.3 View Log ..............................................................................................................................71
8.4 Log Settings ........................................................................................................................72
8.5 Packet Statistics .................................................................................................................73
8.6 WLAN Station Status ...........................................................................................................74
Chapter 9
Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................75
9.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................75
9.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................75
9.3 What You Should Know .......................................................................................................76
9.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ........................................................................................76
9.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ......................................................................................78
9.5 Wireless Security Screen ....................................................................................................79
9.5.1 No Security .................................................................................................................79
9.5.2 WEP Encryption .........................................................................................................80
9.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................81
9.6 MAC Filter ...........................................................................................................................82
9.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .........................................................................................83
9.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen .........................................................................................84
9.9 WPS Screen ........................................................................................................................85
9.10 WPS Station Screen ..........................................................................................................86
9.11 Scheduling Screen ............................................................................................................87
Chapter 10
LAN ..........................................................................................................................................89
10.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................89
10.2 What You Can Do ..............................................................................................................89
10.3 What You Need To Know ...................................................................................................90
10.3.1 LAN TCP/IP ..............................................................................................................90

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10.3.2 IP Alias .....................................................................................................................90
10.4 LAN IP Screen ..................................................................................................................91
10.5 IP Alias Screen ..................................................................................................................92
Chapter 11
Maintenance............................................................................................................................93
11.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................93
11.2 What You Can Do ...............................................................................................................93
11.3 General Screen ...............................................................................................................93
11.4 Password Screen ..............................................................................................................94
11.5 Time Setting Screen ..........................................................................................................95
11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ................................................................................................96
11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..............................................................................98
11.8 Reset/Restart Screen ........................................................................................................99
Chapter 12
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................101
12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .......................................................................101
12.2 WAP5605 Access and Login ............................................................................................102
12.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................103
12.4 Resetting the WAP5605 to Its Factory Defaults ...............................................................104
Chapter 13
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................107
13.1 Desktop Installation ..........................................................................................................109
13.2 Wall-mounting Instructions ...............................................................................................110
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions...................................... 113
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting...........................................................................125
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address..........................................................135
Appendix D Wireless LANs..................................................................................................163
Appendix E Common Services............................................................................................177
Appendix F Open Software Announcements.......................................................................181
Appendix G Legal Information .............................................................................................219
Index ......................................................................................................................................227

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PART I
User’s Guide

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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5605
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP5605.
The WAP5605 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 802.11a/n
wireless devices using the 5 GHz frequency bands. The WAP5605 can serve as either an access
point (AP) or a wireless client. At the time of writing, the WAP5605 can only wirelessly
communicate with other WAP5605s.
With data rates of up to 300 Mbps, you can enjoy a breathtaking high-speed connection at home or
in the office. It is an excellent solution for daily activities such as file transfers, music downloading,
video streaming and online gaming.
1.2 Applications
The WAP5605 can be configured to use the following operating modes:
•AP. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5605 to work in AP mode (AP). You can
connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access and/or connect network devices via
the Ethernet ports of the WAP5605 in AP mode so that they can communicate with each other
and access the Internet. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP5605 in AP mode to access
network resources.

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•Client. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5605 to work in client mode (CL). The
WAP5605 in client mode can access the Internet through a WAP5605 in AP mode and/or connect
to another WAP5605 in client mode using IEEE 802.11e Direct Link Setup (DLS).
Figure 1 WAP5605 Applications
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5605
Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP5605.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the WAP5605 using a
(supported) web browser.
• 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 WAP5605.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5605
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP5605 more secure and to manage the WAP5605
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 WAP5605 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP5605.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
AP
CL
CL
CL

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1.5 Resetting the WAP5605
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need
to use the RESET button at the back of the WAP5605 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 “1234” and the IP address of the WAP5605 in AP mode will be reset to
“192.168.1.2” and the IP address of the WAP5605 in client mode will be reset to “192.168.1.10”.
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP5605.
3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP5605 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the WAP5605 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
1Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the WAP5605.
Note: You must activate WPS in the WAP5605 that acts as the AP and in another
WAP5605 that acts as the client within two minutes of each other.

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1.7 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel

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The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Quality Green On AP mode: This LED is always on after the system starts up.
Client mode: The WAP5605 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is 65 Mbps or above.
Amber On Client mode: The WAP5605 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is between 65 Mbps and 19.5 Mbps.
Red On Client mode: The WAP5605 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is below 19.5 Mbps.
Off AP mode: The WAP5605 is not receiving power.
Client mode: The WAP5605 is not receiving power or not
associating with an AP.
Wireless Green On The WAP5605 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data
through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP5605 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
LAN 1-2 Green On The WAP5605 has a successful 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The WAP5605 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Power Green On The WAP5605 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The WAP5605 is not receiving power.
WPS Blue On WPS is enabled.
Blinking
(slow)
The WAP5605 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
device.
Blinking
(fast)
The WPS negotiation failed.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.

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