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WAP3205
Wireless N Access Point
Default Login Details
IP Address http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234
Firmware Version 1.0
Edition 1, 6/2009
www.zyxel.com
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2009
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WAP3205 using the Web Configurator. Related Documentation •Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. Documentation Feedback Send your comments, questions or suggest
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About This User's Guide • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation from this link. Read the Tech Doc Overview to find out how to efficiently use the User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better understand how to use your product. • Knowledge Base If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here. This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL products. •Forum
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Document Conventions 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 nam
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Document Conventions 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 WAP3205 User’s Guide 6
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Safety Warnings 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
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Safety Warnings WAP3205 User’s Guide 8
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ............................................................................................................................17 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 ................................................................................................ 19 Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 23 Monitor .......................................................
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Contents Overview WAP3205 User’s Guide 10
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................5 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................7 Contents Overview ..............................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 WAP3205 Modes .....................................................................................................................33 4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 33 4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes ........................................................................................... 33 4.1.2 Device Modes ...................................................
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Table of Contents 8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 65 8.2 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................ 65 8.3 What You Need to Know ......................................................................................................66 8.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to Universal Repeater Mode .................
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Table of Contents Chapter 11 LAN.........................................................................................................................................101 11.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 101 11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................ 101 11.3 What You Need To Know ........................
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Table of Contents Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................139 Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ...........................................................149 Appendix D Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................167 Appendix E Common Services..........................................................................................
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Table of Contents WAP3205 User’s Guide 16
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PART I Introduction Getting to Know Your WAP3205 (19) Connection Wizard (25) Introducing the Web Configurator (23) WAP3205 Modes (33) Monitor (29) Tutorials (73) 17
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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 an
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your WAP3205 • 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.
