ZyXEL Communications ARMOR X1 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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ARMOR X1 (WAP6806)
AC2100 Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Access Point/Range Extender
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 12/2015
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
Web Address http://zyxelsetup
http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234

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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WAP6806 and access the Web Configurator
wizards. (See the wizard real time help for information on configuring each screen.) It also
contains a connection diagram and package contents list.

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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................9
WAP6806 Modes ....................................................................................................................................15
Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................................................17
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................23
Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................27
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................30
Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................33
Status ......................................................................................................................................................44
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................48
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................49
Operation Mode ......................................................................................................................................52
Ethernet ...................................................................................................................................................60
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................62
Management ...........................................................................................................................................74
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................76
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................83

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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ...........................................................................................8
Chapter 1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Securing the WAP6806 .....................................................................................................................10
1.3 Panel Views ......................................................................................................................................10
1.4 WPS Button .......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup .............................................................................................................12
1.5 Reset Button .....................................................................................................................................12
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................12
1.6 2-way Installation ..............................................................................................................................13
1.6.1 Stand .......................................................................................................................................13
1.6.2 Wall Mounting ..........................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2
WAP6806 Modes .................................................................................................................................15
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
2.1.1 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3
Repeater Mode....................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................17
3.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................17
3.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Setting your WAP6806 to Repeater Mode ...............................................................................18
3.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen ..........................................................................................................18
3.5 WPS Screen ......................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................23
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................23
4.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................23
4.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................23

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4.3.1 Setting your WAP6806 to AP Mode .........................................................................................24
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................24
4.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................24
Chapter 5
Client Mode .........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................27
5.4 Setting your WAP6806 to Client Mode ..............................................................................................28
5.5 Client Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................28
Chapter 6
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................30
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................30
6.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................30
6.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................30
6.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................31
6.3 Resetting the WAP6806 ....................................................................................................................32
Chapter 7
Connection Wizard .............................................................................................................................33
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................33
7.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard ..................................................................................................33
7.3 Configuring the WAP6806 to AP Mode .............................................................................................33
7.4 Configuring the WAP6806 to Client Mode ........................................................................................35
7.5 Configuring the WAP6806 to Repeater Mode ...................................................................................38
Chapter 8
Status...................................................................................................................................................44
8.1 WAP6806 Status ...............................................................................................................................44
8.2 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................46
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................48
Chapter 9
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................49
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................49
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................49
9.3 System Log .......................................................................................................................................49
9.4 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................50

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9.5 WLAN Station Status .........................................................................................................................51
Chapter 10
Operation Mode ..................................................................................................................................52
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................52
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................52
10.3 Operation Mode Setup ....................................................................................................................52
10.3.1 Client Mode Setup ................................................................................................................53
10.3.2 Repeater Mode Setup ...........................................................................................................53
10.4 AP Connection ................................................................................................................................55
10.4.1 WEP Encryption ....................................................................................................................57
10.4.2 WPA-Personal / WPA2-Personal / WPA/WPA2-Personal Mixed ...........................................58
Chapter 11
Ethernet ...............................................................................................................................................60
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................60
11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................60
11.3 LAN Setup Screen ...........................................................................................................................60
11.4 IP Alias Screen ................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 12
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................62
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................62
12.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................62
12.3 What You Should Know ..................................................................................................................62
12.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ...................................................................................................62
12.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................63
12.5 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .....................................................................................................65
12.6 Security ...........................................................................................................................................66
12.7 WPS Screen ....................................................................................................................................69
12.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS .....................................................................70
Chapter 13
Management........................................................................................................................................74
13.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................74
13.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................74
13.3 MCL Screen ....................................................................................................................................74
13.4 One Connect Screen .......................................................................................................................75
Chapter 14
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................76
14.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................76
14.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................76

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14.3 System ............................................................................................................................................76
14.3.1 General Screen .....................................................................................................................76
14.3.2 Time Setting Screen ..............................................................................................................77
14.4 Firmware Upgrade Screen ..............................................................................................................78
14.5 Backup / Restore Screen ................................................................................................................80
14.5.1 Export Setting ........................................................................................................................81
14.5.2 Import Setting ........................................................................................................................81
14.5.3 Restore to Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................82
14.6 Reboot .............................................................................................................................................82
Chapter 15
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................83
15.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LED ........................................................................................83
15.2 WAP6806 Access and Login ...........................................................................................................84
15.3 Internet Access ...............................................................................................................................85
15.4 Resetting the WAP6806 to Its Factory Defaults ..............................................................................86
15.5 Wireless Problems ..........................................................................................................................86
Appendix A Customer Support ..........................................................................................................88
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................94
Appendix C Legal Information .........................................................................................................122
Index ..................................................................................................................................................131

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PART I
User’s Guide

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ZyXEL WAP6806 Dual-Band Wireless AC2100 Access Point makes it fast and easy to easily
extend existing IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless networks. Simply plug the WAP6806 directly into a
power outlet and the LED signal strength indicator allows you to determine the ideal installation
location. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS Button on page 12) provides frustration-free
wireless client setup and completes the instant network access setup.
Figure 1 Universal Repeater
Your can create the following connections using the WAP6806:
•LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WAP6806 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
•WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP6806 to access network resources.
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WAP6806.
See Chapter 8 on page 44 for more information.
LEW
LAN
AP
WLAN
REPEATER

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1.2 Securing the WAP6806
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP6806 more secure and to manage the WAP6806
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 WAP6806 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP6806.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.3 Panel Views
Figure 2 Panel Views
WPS Button
LED
Ethernet Ports
Power
Reset Button

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The following table describes the LED status.
The following table describes the LED combination status of 2.4G and 5G for dual uplink in repeater
mode.
Table 1 WAP6806 LED Status
FUNCTION STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power On (Green) The WAP6806 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Blinking
(Green)
The WAP6806 is booting.
Off The WAP6806 is not receiving power.
Connection
Status
The device uses the LED to generate the following three signal colors:
• Red: signifies a signal strength under 50%
• Orange: signifies a signal strength under 75%
• Green: signifies a signal strength over 75%
System Blinking
(Red)
The WAP6806 has an error.
Blinking
(all colors)
The WAP6806 is resetting to the factory default or upgrading the firmware.
WPS Blinking
(Amber)
The WAP6806’s WPS function is in progress.
Table 2 LED Combination Status of 2.4G and 5G
COMBINATION BAND EXCELLENT
(100% ~ 70%)
GOOD
(69% ~ 51%)
POOR
(50% ~ 0%) RESULT
1 2.4G Green Green
5G Green
2 2.4G Green Green
5G Amber
3 2.4G Amber Green
5G Green
42.4GGreen Amber
5G Red
52.4G Amber Amber
5G Amber
62.4G Amber Amber
5G Red
72.4G RedAmber
5G Amber
82.4G RedAmber
5G Green
92.4G RedRed
5G Red

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1.4 WPS Button
The WPS button can be used to configure 2.4G and 5G settings.
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Your WAP6806 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (recommended) on the device
itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that
allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on
a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two
devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 12.7 on page 69.
1.5 Reset Button
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 WAP6806 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 WAP6806 will be reset to “192.168.1.2”.
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press the RESET button for one to five seconds to reboot the WAP6806.
Table 3 WPS Button Functions
ACTION RESULT
Client Mode
Push once for less than
5 seconds
The WAP6806 triggers uplink WPS.
AP Mode
Push once for less than
5 seconds
The WAP6806 triggers both 2.4G and 5G primary Service Set Identity (SSID) at the
same time.
Repeater Mode
Push once for less than
5 seconds
The WAP6806 triggers uplink WPS.
Push twice for less than
5 seconds
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3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP6806 back to its factory-default
configuration.
1.6 2-way Installation
The WAP6806 can be used for 2-way installation: vertical and wall mounted.
1.6.1 Stand
To have your WAP6806 as a stand-alone device, put you WAP6806 vertically into the stand as
shown below.
1.6.2 Wall Mounting
The following are the dimensions of a screw anchor and M3 tap screw used for wall mounting. All
measurements are in millimeters (mm).

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1Locate a high position on a wall that is free os obstructions. Use a sturdy wall.
2For a concrete or brick wall find a drill bit with the same diameter as the screw anchors. If you do
not need the screw anchors, find a drill bit slightly smaller in diameter than the included screws.
3Drill two screw holes in the wall. Make sure the distance between the centers of the holes is the
same as the wall-mount holes.
Note: Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling
holes for the screws.
4Align the holes on the back of the WAP6806 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP6806 on the
screws.

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CHAPTER 2
WAP6806 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP6806.
•Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP6806, or simply how the WAP6806 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP6806, which can act as a:
•Repeater: In this mode, the WAP6806 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same
time. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in this mode. Use this mode if
there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WAP6806 wirelessly.
•Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WAP6806 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.4 on page 24 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
•Client: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to
which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 5.5 on page 28 to view the Status
screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of
the access point to which you want to connect.
The following figure illustrates the device configuration modes of the WAP6806.
Figure 3 Device Mode Example

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Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
Under Repeater mode, the WAP6806 supports three WPS behaviors: Normal mode, Range boost
mode, and Speed boost mode. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the
Operation Mode screen. See Section 10.3.2 on page 53 for details.

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CHAPTER 3
Repeater Mode
3.1 Overview
In repeater mode, your WAP6806 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time.
The WAP6806 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also lets
wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage when
you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WAP6806 (A) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that want
to connect to the Internet. The WAP6806 wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 4 Repeater Mode
After the WAP6806 and the access point connect, the WAP6806 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WAP6806 can now surf the Internet.
3.2 What You Can Do
•UsetheStatus screen (Section 3.4 on page 18) to view read-only information about your
WAP6806.
•UsetheEthernet > IP Alias screen (Section 11.4 on page 61) to set the IP address for your
WAP6806.
•UsetheWireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 12.7 on page 69) to configure WPS on the
WAP6806 to associate to another access point.
•UsetheNetwork > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > Security screen (Section 12.6 on page 66) to
configure the wireless security between the WAP6806 and another access point.
•UseotherWireless LAN screens (Section 12.5 on page 65) to configure the wireless settings
between the wireless clients and the WAP6806.
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3.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Operation Mode other configuration screens in the Repeater mode are
similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 2 on page 15 of this User’s Guide.
3.3.1 Setting your WAP6806 to Repeater Mode
1To use your WAP6806 as a repeater, see Section 2.1.1 on page 15.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP6806.
3Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type http://zyxelsetup or http://192.168.1.2 as
the web address in your web browser.
4Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Change. Otherwise, click Skip. See
Section 7.5 on page 38 for details.
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WAP6806 is already in Repeater mode.
Note: If a client is connected to the WAP6806 through the wired Ethernet connection, the
client can only directly access the 5 GHz Wi-Fi. In the following figure, the LAN
Client is only able to directly communicate with devices in the 5 GHz wireless
network.
Figure 5 Repeater Mode Overview
3.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
WRE
LAN Client
5 GHz
5 GHz AP
5 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz AP
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
REPEATER

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Figure 6 Status: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 4 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Information
Host Name This is the WAP6806’s model name.
System Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 15) to which the WAP6806 is set - Repeater
Mode.
Hardware Version This displays the hardware version of the device.
Firmware Version This displays the firmware version and the date created.
System Up Time This displays the total time the WAP6806 has been on.
Current Date/Time This displays the WAP6806’s present date and time.
Ethernet Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Encapsulation mode This shows the protocol for encapsulating packages the WAP6806 uses.
Gateway This shows the gateway of the WAP6806.
DNS Server This shows the IP address of the DNS Server.

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3.5 WPS Screen
Use this screen to connect to another AP. Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN
(2.4G/5G) > WPS to open the following screen.
Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to set up a wireless network with the WAP6806 in
repeater mode.
IP Alias This shows the IP address of the WAP6806.
Subnet Mask This shows the subnet mask of the WAP6806.
AP Connection Status - 2.4G / 5G
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of the root AP.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the root AP in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the root AP automatically
scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the root AP is using.
Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN.
Wireless Network Information - 2.4G / 5G
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WAP6806.
Wireless Network This shows whether the wireless LAN function is enabled or disabled.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP6806 in the wireless LAN.
Link Rate This shows the data transfer rate of the wireless network.
Current Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP6806 automatically
scans and selects.
Authentication This shows the wireless security mode used to protect the information that is sent in the
wireless network.
Mode This shows which IEEE 802.1b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device
supports.
WPS Status This shows the current status of the WPS.
Table 4 Status Screen: Repeater Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION