ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 User manual

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WAP3205
Wireless N Access Point
Copyright © 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 2, 4/2010
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the
Web Configurator.
Related Documentation
•QuickStartGuide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
• Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
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Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30099, Taiwan.
Need More Help?
More help is available at www.zyxel.com.

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Customer Support
Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you
should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a
ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please
have the following information ready when you contact an office.
• Product model and serial number.
•WarrantyInformation.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The WAP3205 may be referred to as the “WAP3205”, the “device”, the “product”
or the “system” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click
Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the
Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value.
For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may
denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other
words”.

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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WAP3205
icon is not an exact representation of your device.
WAP3205 Computer Notebook computer
Server Modem Firewall
Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using
the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE
stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and
electronic equipment should be treated separately.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................17
Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ................................................................................................ 19
Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 23
WAP3205 Modes ....................................................................................................................... 29
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Easy Mode ................................................................................................................................. 51
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................... 61
Client Mode ............................................................................................................................... 69
Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................... 81
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 91
Configuration .........................................................................................................................95
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 97
LAN ...........................................................................................................................................115
Maintenance and Troubleshooting .....................................................................................119
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 121
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 133
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 139
Appendices and Index .........................................................................................................143

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................5
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 17
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your WAP3205............................................................................................19
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 19
1.2 Applications ......................................................................................................................... 19
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 ........................................................................................... 19
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205 ............................................................................ 20
1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................23
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 23
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 23
2.2.1 Login Screen .............................................................................................................. 24
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................... 25
2.2.3 Home Screen .............................................................................................................25
2.3 Resetting the WAP3205 ......................................................................................................27
2.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 28
Chapter 3
WAP3205 Modes .....................................................................................................................29
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 29
3.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ........................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Device Modes ............................................................................................................29
Chapter 4
Tutorials...................................................................................................................................31

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4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 31
4.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ................................................................ 31
4.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS .......................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) .............................................................................. 32
4.3.2 PIN Configuration .......................................................................................................33
4.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ...................................................... 35
4.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ........................................................................................... 37
4.5 Using Multiple SSIDs on the WAP3205 ............................................................................... 38
4.5.1 Configuring Security Settings of Multiple SSIDs ........................................................ 39
4.6 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router ...... 42
4.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router ........................... 46
4.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey ............................................... 47
4.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile ..................................................... 48
4.7.3 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network .................................................................. 49
Chapter 5
Easy Mode...............................................................................................................................51
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 51
5.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 52
5.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................52
5.4 Navigation Panel ................................................................................................................. 53
5.5 Network Map ....................................................................................................................... 53
5.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................... 54
5.6.1 Wireless Security ....................................................................................................... 55
5.6.2 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 57
5.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode ............................................................................................... 58
Chapter 6
Access Point Mode.................................................................................................................61
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 61
6.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 61
6.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................61
6.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode ........................................................................... 62
6.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................... 62
6.4 AP Mode Status Screen ......................................................................................................63
Chapter 7
Client Mode..............................................................................................................................69
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 69
7.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 69
7.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................70
7.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Client Mode ................................................................................ 70
7.5 Client Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................71

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7.6 Wireless LAN Profile Screen ...............................................................................................73
7.6.1 Adding a New WLAN Profile ...................................................................................... 74
7.7 Site Survey Screen .............................................................................................................. 78
7.8 WPS Screen ........................................................................................................................ 79
Chapter 8
Universal Repeater Mode.......................................................................................................81
8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 81
8.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 81
8.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................82
8.4 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode ........................................................... 82
8.5 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ............................................................................ 84
8.6 Universal Repeater Screen ................................................................................................. 86
8.6.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 87
8.6.2 Static WEP ................................................................................................................. 88
8.6.3 WPA(2)-PSK .............................................................................................................. 89
Chapter 9
Monitor.....................................................................................................................................91
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 91
9.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 91
9.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................... 91
9.4 Packet Statistics ............................................................................................................... 92
9.5 WLAN Station Status ....................................................................................................... 94
Part II: Configuration ............................................................................. 95
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................................97
10.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 97
10.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................. 98
10.3 What You Should Know ..................................................................................................... 98
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ..................................................................................... 98
10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ........................................................................................ 101
10.5 Wireless Security Screen ................................................................................................ 102
10.5.1 No Security .............................................................................................................102
10.5.2 WEP Encryption .....................................................................................................103
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................ 105
10.6 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................ 106
10.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ..................................................................................... 107
10.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ..................................................................................... 109

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10.9 WPS Screen .................................................................................................................... 109
10.10 WPS Station Screen .......................................................................................................111
10.11 Scheduling Screen ..........................................................................................................111
10.12 WDS Screen ...................................................................................................................113
Chapter 11
LAN.........................................................................................................................................115
11.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................115
11.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................115
11.3 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................116
11.3.1 LAN TCP/IP .............................................................................................................116
11.3.2 IP Alias ....................................................................................................................116
11.4 LAN IP Screen ..................................................................................................................117
11.5 IP Alias Screen .................................................................................................................118
Part III: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................119
Chapter 12
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................121
12.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................121
12.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................121
12.3 General Screen ..............................................................................................................122
12.4 Password Screen ............................................................................................................122
12.5 Time Setting Screen ........................................................................................................123
12.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen .............................................................................................. 125
12.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ............................................................................ 127
12.8 Reset/Restart Screen ......................................................................................................128
12.9 System Operation Mode Overview .................................................................................. 129
12.10 Sys Op Mode Screen .................................................................................................... 130
Chapter 13
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................133
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ...................................................................... 133
13.2 WAP3205 Access and Login ........................................................................................... 134
13.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................ 136
13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 to Its Factory Defaults .............................................................. 137
13.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 138
Chapter 14
Product Specifications.........................................................................................................139
14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions .............................................................................................. 140

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Part IV: Appendices and Index ........................................................... 143
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions......................................145
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................153
Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address...........................................................163
Appendix D Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................181
Appendix E Common Services.............................................................................................193
Appendix F Legal Information ..............................................................................................197
Index.......................................................................................................................................205

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PART I
Introduction
Getting to Know Your WAP3205 (19)
Introducing the Web Configurator (23)
WAP3205 Modes (29)
Tutorials (31)
Easy Mode (51)
Access Point Mode (61)
Client Mode (69)
Universal Repeater Mode (81)
Monitor (91)

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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your WAP3205
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP3205.
The WAP3205 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional
wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless
network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices.
1.2 Applications
Your can create the following networks using the WAP3205:
•Wired. You can connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access and/
or connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the WAP3205 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
•Wireless. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP3205 to access network
resources.
Figure 1 WAP3205 Network
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205
Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP3205.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the
WAP3205 using a (supported) web browser.

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• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS
section of the Web Configurator to set up a wireless network with your ZyXEL
Device.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP3205
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP3205 more secure and to
manage the WAP3205 more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it).
Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes
unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the
WAP3205 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier
configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP3205. You
could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The WAP3205 is receiving power and functioning
properly.
Off The WAP3205 is not receiving power.
LAN 1-2 Green On The WAP3205 has a successful 10/100MB
Ethernet connection.
Blinking The WAP3205 is sending/receiving data through
the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.