ZyXEL Communications WAP5705 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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WAP5705
5-GHz Wireless HD Media Streaming Box
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 10/2012
Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
IP Address AP: 192.168.1.2
Client: 192.168.1.10
User Name admin
Password 1234

WAP5705 User’s Guide2
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WAP5705 and access the Web Configurator
wizards.
Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the WAP5705.

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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................9
Getting to Know Your WAP5705 .............................................................................................................11
WAP5705 Modes ....................................................................................................................................19
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................21
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................29
Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................35
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................47
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................53
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................67
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................69
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................73
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................87
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................91
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................99

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................5
Part I: User’s Guide ...........................................................................................9
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5705........................................................................................................11
1.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................11
1.2 Applications ......................................................................................................................................11
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5705 ........................................................................................................12
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5705 .........................................................................................12
1.5 Resetting the WAP5705 ....................................................................................................................13
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................13
1.6 The WPS Button ...............................................................................................................................13
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................14
1.8 Desktop Installation ...........................................................................................................................16
1.9 Wall-mounting Instructions ................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2
WAP5705 Modes .................................................................................................................................19
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................19
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................19
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes .........................................................................................................19
Chapter 3
Easy Mode...........................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
3.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................22
3.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................22
3.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................22
3.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................23
3.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................24
3.6.1 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................25
3.6.2 WPS ........................................................................................................................................26
3.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................27

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Chapter 4
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................29
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................29
4.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................29
4.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................30
4.3.1 Setting your WAP5705 to AP Mode .........................................................................................30
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................30
4.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................31
4.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................33
Chapter 5
Client Mode .........................................................................................................................................35
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................35
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................35
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................35
5.4 Setting your WAP5705 to Client Mode ..............................................................................................36
5.5 Client Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................36
5.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen .............................................................................................................38
5.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ....................................................................................................39
5.7 Site Survey Screen ...........................................................................................................................43
5.8 WPS Screen ......................................................................................................................................44
5.9 LED Link Quality Screen ...................................................................................................................45
Chapter 6
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................47
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................47
6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................47
6.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................48
6.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................49
6.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................49
Chapter 7
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................53
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................53
7.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ..............................................................................53
7.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ........................................................................................53
7.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................54
7.3.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................55
7.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ....................................................................57
7.4.1 Configuring Your Wireless Client .............................................................................................59
7.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP5705 ............................................................................................59
7.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ......................................................................60
7.6 Connecting the WAP5705 (in Client Mode) to an AP ........................................................................62

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7.6.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey .............................................................63
7.6.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile ..................................................................64
7.6.3 Deploying the WAP5705 in your Network ................................................................................65
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................67
Chapter 8
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................69
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................69
8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................69
8.3 View Log ...........................................................................................................................................69
8.4 Log Settings .....................................................................................................................................70
8.5 Packet Statistics ..............................................................................................................................71
8.6 WLAN Station Status ........................................................................................................................72
Chapter 9
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................73
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................73
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................73
9.3 What You Should Know ....................................................................................................................74
9.3.1 Wireless Security Overview .....................................................................................................74
9.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ...................................................................................................76
9.5 Wireless Security Screen .................................................................................................................77
9.5.1 No Security ..............................................................................................................................77
9.5.2 WEP Encryption ......................................................................................................................78
9.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................79
9.6 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................80
9.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ......................................................................................................81
9.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ......................................................................................................82
9.9 WPS Screen .....................................................................................................................................83
9.10 WPS Station Screen .......................................................................................................................84
9.11 Scheduling Screen .........................................................................................................................85
Chapter 10
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................87
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................87
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................87
10.3 What You Need To Know ................................................................................................................88
10.3.1 IP Alias ..................................................................................................................................88
10.4 LAN IP Screen ...............................................................................................................................88
10.5 IP Alias Screen ...............................................................................................................................89

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Chapter 11
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................91
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................91
11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................91
11.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................91
11.4 Password Screen ...........................................................................................................................92
11.5 Time Setting Screen .......................................................................................................................93
11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen .............................................................................................................94
11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ...........................................................................................96
11.8 Reset/Restart Screen .....................................................................................................................97
Chapter 12
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................99
12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................99
12.2 WAP5705 Access and Login .........................................................................................................100
12.3 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................101
12.4 Resetting the WAP5705 to Its Factory Defaults ............................................................................102
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................105
Appendix B Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................133
Appendix C Legal Information .........................................................................................................147
Index ..................................................................................................................................................153

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PART I
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5705
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP5705.
The WAP5705 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 WAP5705 can serve as either an access
point (AP) or a wireless client. At the time of writing, the WAP5705 can only wirelessly
communicate with other WAP5705s.
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 WAP5705 can be configured to use the following operating modes:
•AP. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5705 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 WAP5705 in AP mode so that they can communicate with each other
and access the Internet. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP5705 in AP mode to access
network resources.

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•Client. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5705 to work in client mode (CL). The
WAP5705 in client mode can access the Internet through a WAP5705 in AP mode and/or connect
to another WAP5705 in client mode using IEEE 802.11e Direct Link Setup (DLS).
Figure 1 WAP5705 Applications
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5705
Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP5705.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the WAP5705 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 WAP5705.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5705
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP5705 more secure and to manage the WAP5705
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 WAP5705 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP5705.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
AP
CL
CL
CL

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1.5 Resetting the WAP5705
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 WAP5705 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 WAP5705 in AP mode will be reset to
“192.168.1.2” and the IP address of the WAP5705 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 WAP5705.
3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP5705 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the WAP5705 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 WAP5705.
Note: You must activate WPS in the WAP5705 that acts as the AP and in another
WAP5705 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 WAP5705 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is 65 Mbps or above.
Amber On Client mode: The WAP5705 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is between 65 Mbps and 19.5 Mbps.
Red On Client mode: The WAP5705 is connecting to an AP and the
transmission rate is below 19.5 Mbps.
Off AP mode: The WAP5705 is not receiving power.
Client mode: The WAP5705 is not receiving power or not
associating with an AP.
Wireless Green On The WAP5705 is ready, but is not sending/receiving data
through the wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP5705 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
LAN 1-2 Green On The WAP5705 has a successful 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The WAP5705 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Power Green On The WAP5705 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The WAP5705 is not receiving power.
WPS Blue On WPS is enabled.
Blinking
(slow)
The WAP5705 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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1.8 Desktop Installation
Either place the WAP5705 flat on a desk or table or use the stand for a vertical installation. To
attach the stand, line up the arrow on the stand with the arrow on the bottom of the WAP5705 as
shown. Press gently but firmly until the WAP5705 clicks into place.
Figure 3 Stand Installation Example

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Figure 4 Arrows on the Stand and WAP5705
1.9 Wall-mounting Instructions
Complete the following steps to hang your WAP5705 on a wall.
1Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.
2Install the stand on the wall. Make sure the screw holes of the stand are on the top and screws are
snugly fastened to the wall. The stand needs to hold the weight of the WAP5705 with the
connection cables.
Table 2 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 5 cm
M4 Screws Two

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Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when installing the stand.
Figure 5 Installing the Stand
3Hold the WAP5705 with the LEDs facing upward. Align the holes on the back of the WAP5705 with
the tabs on the stand. Attach the WAP5705 to the stand. Press gently but firmly until the WAP5705
clicks into place.
Figure 6 Attaching the WAP5705 to the Stand

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CHAPTER 2
WAP5705 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP5705. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
•Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing WAP5705 features.
•Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP5705, or simply how the WAP5705 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
•Easy.The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 21 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
•Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the WAP5705.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 6 on page
47 through Chapter 11 on page 91 discusses the screens in this mode.
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP5705, which can act as a:
•Access Point (AP). Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network
devices to connect to the WAP5705 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.4 on page 31 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
•Client (CL). Use this mode if there is an existing WAP5705 that acts as an AP in your network.
Go to Section 5.5 on page 36 to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP5705 to which you want to connect.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
2.1.2.1 Changing Operating Mode
Push the AP/CL switch on the WAP5705’s side panel to the AP position to have the WAP5705 act
as an access point. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP5705 work as a
wireless client. The WAP5705 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.

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Note: When you change the WAP5705 mode from AP mode to client mode, make sure
you use the RESET button to return the IP address of the WAP5705 in client mode
to 192.168.1.10. Otherwise, the client mode IP address will be the same as the
access point mode IP address.
Figure 7 Side Panel