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    WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender Version 1.00 Edition 1, 42014 2.4G 5G Quick Start Guide User's Guide Default Login Details LAN IP Address User Name Passwordwww.zyxel.com 192.168.1.2 admin 1234 Copyright © 2014 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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    the WRE6505 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. Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 2
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    User's Guide ...7 Introduction ...9 WRE6505 Modes ...13 Universal Repeater Mode ...15 Access Point Mode ...21 The Web Configurator ...27 Connection Wizard ...29 Status ...37 Tutorials ...43 Technical Reference ...51 Wireless LAN ...53 LAN ...63 System ...65 Troubleshooting ...76 WRE6505 User's Guide
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    19 Chapter 4 Access Point Mode...21 4.1 Overview ...21 4.2 What You Can Do ...21 4.3 What You Need to Know ...22 4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to AP Mode 22 4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings 22 4.4 AP Mode Status Screen ...22 4.4.1 Navigation Panel ...25 WRE6505 User's Guide 4
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    from an Access Point 43 8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS 43 8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 44 8.3.2 PIN Configuration ...45 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 46 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 47 8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security
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    Connections, and LEDs 76 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ...77 12.3 Internet Access ...78 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults 80 12.5 Wireless Problems ...80 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 81 Appendix B Legal Information...109 Index ...114 WRE6505 User's Guide 6
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    PART I User's Guide 7
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    ZyXEL WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender allows you to easily extend existing 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless networks fast and easy. WRE6505 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
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    If you forget your password, you will have to reset the WRE6505 to its factory default settings. If you WRE6505 is receiving power and functioning properly. Blinking (Green) The WRE6505 is booting or resetting to factory defaults. Off The WRE6505 is not receiving power. WRE6505 User's Guide
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    The WRE6505 is transmitting data. Off Link is off. WPS On (Blue) This remains on for 5 minutes after a successful WPS connection has been established. Blinking (Blue) Off The WRE6505 is waiting for another WPS device to connect. There is no WPS connection established. WRE6505 User's Guide 11
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    The WRE6505 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. See Section 5.3 on page 28. The WRE6505 keeps its configuration and reboots. 1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Your WRE6505 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( information on using WPS, see Section 3.5 on page 19. WRE6505 User's Guide 12
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    the operating mode of the WRE6505, which can act as a: • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the WRE6505 can be an access point and a wireless client the WRE6505 wirelessly. • Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the WRE6505
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    position to have the WRE6505 act as an access point. Push the switch to the Repeater position to have the WRE6505 work as a universal repeater. The WRE6505 restarts automatically after you change operating modes. Figure 4 Bottom Panel 2.4G 5G ETHERNET AP/Repeater ON/OFF WRE6505 User's Guide 14
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    screen (Section 9.5 on page 56) to configure the wireless security between the WRE6505 and another access point. • Use other Wireless LAN screens (Section 9.4 on page 55) to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6505. WRE6505 User's Guide 15
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    to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of this User's Guide. 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 To use your WRE6505 as a universal repeater, see Section 2.1.1.1 on page 14. 2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505. 3 The default IP address of
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    whether the WRE6505 is connected to an AP or not. To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP. To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP. To AP Channel This displays the current channel in use with the connected AP. WRE6505 User's Guide 17
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    you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects. This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 is using. This displays whether the WRE6505 is associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. This is the signal strength number of the associated client. WRE6505 User's Guide 18
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    screen. Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6505 in universal repeater mode. Figure 7 Universal Repeater: Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) / 5G) > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS Setup WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature. WRE6505 User's Guide 19
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    is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the WRE6505 or you click Release Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security save your changes back to the WRE6505. Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. WRE6505 User's Guide 20
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    information about your WRE6505. • Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 63) to set the IP address for your WRE6505 acting as an access point. • Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 9.9 on page 59) to configure WPS on the WRE6505 to associate to another access point. WRE6505 User's Guide 21
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    other configuration screens in Access Point mode are similar to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of this User's Guide. 4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. To setup your WRE6505 in AP mode
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    date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 13) to which the WRE6505 is set - Access Point Mode. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. IP Address This shows the LAN port's IP address. WRE6505 User's Guide 23
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    Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL IP Subnet Mask DHCP 2.4G WLAN field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505's WLAN network. This is the signal strength number of the associated client. WRE6505 User's Guide 24
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    navigation panel to configure WRE6505 features in Access Point mode. The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode. Figure 11 Menu: Access Point Mode The following table this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. WRE6505 User's Guide 25
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    . Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6505. Backup/ Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your WRE6505 to the factory defaults. Language Use this screen to select the language to display in the interface. WRE6505 User's Guide 26
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    Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScript (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Refer to Chapter 12 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer. 5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Make sure your WRE6505 hardware is properly
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    the user name and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK. Figure 12 Login Screen 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, press the WPS button for more than 5 seconds (no longer than 10 seconds) to reload the factory-default
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    you access the WRE6505 Web Configurator, click to start wizard setup. 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard The Web Configurator for the WRE6505 is available in Repeater and AP mode. The following section reflects the web configuration process while in Repeater Mode. 6.2.1 Extending the Network
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    when the AP's SSID is hidden. Refresh Click this to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this table. Back Click this to go back to the previous step in the wizard. Next Click this to start the next step in the AP setup process. WRE6505 User's Guide 30
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    and verify the password. 6.2.2.2 Completing the Connection Wizard Complete the installation process by reviewing the wireless network settings and applying the configuration. After entering the wireless network's password, the verification screen displays as follows. WRE6505 User's Guide 31
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    . 1 Click Next to continue. The Wireless Security overview page displays. Figure 17 Wizard Step 4: Enter Wireless Network Password (Continued) If the network password is invalid a pop-up and displays a connection failure. Click OK to return to the network password page. WRE6505 User's Guide 32
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    in. Note: The Bookmark function is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. A secondary 5 GHz setup screen displays. Click Yes to setup a 5 GHz network. Click No to restart the device. The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. WRE6505 User's Guide 33
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    connect to is not listed, then follow these steps to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to table. Figure 21 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User's Guide 34
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    Step 2: Configuring Security Settings 7 Click Next to continue. 8 Click Apply to complete the easy mode setting process, or click Back to return to the initial setup screen. You can also click Exit to return to the main menu and exit the setup process. WRE6505 User's Guide 35
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    . The Bookmark function creates a bookmark in your browser and allows for quick access to web settings the next time you log in. Note: The Bookmark function is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox (prior to version 23). WRE6505 User's Guide 36
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    CHAPTER 7 7.1 WRE6505 Status The screen below shows the status screen. Figure 24 AP Mode > Status Screen Status Figure 25 Repeat Mode > Status Screen WRE6505 User's Guide 37
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    Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Click this icon to view WRE6505 is currently using over the wireless LAN. - Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6505 is using. - To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6505 is connected to an AP or not. WRE6505 User's Guide
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    , you should turn off other applications. This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WRE6505 is using. This displays the WRE6505 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN port, this (s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 39
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    Statistics LABEL Port Status DESCRIPTION This is the WRE6505's port type. For the LAN ports, this on this port. This is the total time the WRE6505 has been on. Enter the time interval for refreshing stations that are currently associated to the WRE6505 in the Association List. Association means that
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    28 Menus The following table describes the sub-menus. Table 15 Menus LINK TAB Status Configuration FUNCTION This screen shows the WRE6505's general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables. WRE6505 User's Guide 41
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    to connect the WRE6505 to a wireless station or access point using WPS. Use password. Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6505. Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your WRE6505. Use this screen to select the language setting for the user
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    Access Point • Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS • Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point a button. See Section 8.3.1 on page 44.This is the easier method. WRE6505 User's Guide 43
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    . This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WRE6505 securely. The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both WRE6505 and wireless client (the NWD-211AN in this example). WRE6505 User's Guide 44
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    PIN number in the wireless station's utility screen. The WRE6505 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WRE6505 securely. WRE6505 User's Guide 45
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    to an AP Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage. • Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List - create a secure wireless network simply by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. See Section 8.4.1 on page 47.This is the easier method. WRE6505 User's Guide 46
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    secure wireless network by manually entering the AP's wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. See on page 13. The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into WRE6505 to verify the key with the AP. WRE6505 User's Guide 47
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    When the key is verified, click Next. Figure 35 Tutorial: Successful key verification 5 Click APPLY to save settings and restart the WRE6505. Click CONTINUE to go to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the WRE6505. Figure 36 Tutorial: Saving settings WRE6505 User's Guide 48
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    wireless security settings in the WRE6505's interface. The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 5.2 on page 27). 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the
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    Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 38 Tutorial: Security Settings 4 Click Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6505. Click CONTINUE to go to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the WRE6505. Figure 39 Tutorial: Saving settings WRE6505 User's Guide 50
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    PART II Technical Reference 51
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    security settings manually (Section 9.9 on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 to connect SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity. • If two wireless networks overlap, they should use WRE6505 User's Guide 53
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    wireless client in the wireless network supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Therefore, addresses. 2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. WRE6505 User's Guide 54
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    with the same access point. Hide Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool. Operating Channel This displays the channel the WRE6505 is currently using. WRE6505 User's Guide 55
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    . 9.6 AP Select Screen Use this screen (available in repeater mode only) to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > AP Select tab. WRE6505 User's Guide 56
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    Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to all unspecified devices. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of WRE6505 User's Guide 57
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    . Select Enable to allow MAC address filtering (default: Disable). Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filtering rule. Set MAC Address Apply Cancel Select Allow to permit access to the WRE6505, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the WRE6505. This is the index number of the MAC
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    your changes to the WRE6505. Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. 9.9 WPS Screen Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS tab. WRE6505 User's Guide 59
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    WPS Setup WPS WRE6505. Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. 9.10 WPS Station Screen Use this screen (available in AP mode only) when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > WPS Station tab. WRE6505 User's Guide
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    this screen (available in AP mode only) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless
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    the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. WRE6505 User's Guide 62
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    LAN parameters of the WRE6505 are preset in the factory with the following values: • IP address of 192.168.1.2 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) 10.3 LAN IP Screen Use this screen to change your basic LAN settings. Click Network > LAN. Figure 48 Network > LAN > IP WRE6505 User's Guide 63
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    Server Select this to have the WRE6505 get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. User Defined LAN IP Click this to enable the manual IP configuration. IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet
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    screen. 11.2 What You Can Do Use the Password screen to set the password (Section 11.4 on page 66). Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to update firmware (Section 11.5 on page 66). Use the Maintenance > General. The following screen displays. Figure 49 Maintenance > General WRE6505 User's Guide 65
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    you type. Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. Cancel 11.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the
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    is about 15 MB. Do_Firmware_ Click this button to download and upgrade the new firmware to the WRE6505. Upgrade Note: Do not turn off the WRE6505 while firmware upload is in progress! After you see the Firmware Upgrading screen, wait until the upgrade process is complete. WRE6505 User's Guide 67
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    Refresh the web page and log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen. 11.6 Backup / Restore Screen Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next. WRE6505 User's Guide 68
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    WRE6505's current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your WRE6505 to save the WRE6505's current configuration to computer to your WRE6505. Table 29 Do not turn off the WRE6505 while configuration file upload is in logging into the WRE6505 again. The WRE6505 automatically restarts in
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    the factory defaults of your WRE6505. Refer to Section 1.4 on page 12 for more information on the resetting the WRE6505. 11.7 Language Click Maintenance > Language to select the language for use in the user interface. Figure 57 Maintenance > Language The following table describes the labels in
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    . You can choose from normal mode, range boost, or speed boost modes for both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The following terms are used to describe the WPS behavior: • Up: The connection from the WRE6505 to the Router • Down: The connection from the WRE6505 to a client WRE6505 User's Guide 71
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    profiles at the time of initial setup. 11.8.1.1 Normal Mode In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Figure 60 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Down 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 72
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    Work2_5GEXT Work4_5GEXT 11.8.1.2 Range Boost Mode In range boost mode, the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 5 GHz band is supported on the Up behavior. Figure 61 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode 5 GHz Down 2.4 GHz Up Universal Repeater Client WRE6505 User's Guide 73
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    is supported on the Down behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band is supported on Setup) Home1 No profile Home1 DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) Home1_2.4GEXT Home2_2.4GEXT Home1_2.4GEXT UP No profile Work1 No profile Work1 DOWN Work2_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work4_2.4GEXT Work3_2.4GEXT WRE6505 User's Guide
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    34 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode (continued) HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) WPS BAND 5 GHz UP No profile (Initial Setup) Home2 Home2 No profile DOWN No profile (Initial Setup) Home2_5GEXT Home2_5GEXT No profile HOT SPOT 2 (WORK) UP Work2 DOWN Off Work4 Off Work4 Off Work3 Off WRE6505 User's Guide 75
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    12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • WRE6505 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults
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    username is admin and default password is 1234. 2 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 11.6.3 on page 70. I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Configurator. 1 Make sure you are using the correct IP address. WRE6505 User's Guide 77
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    WRE6505. 1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default username is admin and default password WRE6505. 4 If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 12.4 on page 80. 12.3 Internet Access I cannot access the Internet. WRE6505 User's Guide
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    all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again. 5 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WRE6505), but my Internet connection is not available anymore. 1 Check the hardware
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    Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE6505 re-loads its default settings, and the username/password resets to admin/1234. You have to make all of your changes again. You will lose all
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    components you need to use TCP/IP on your computer. If you manually assign IP information instead of using a dynamic IP, make sure that your example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. WRE6505 User's Guide 81
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. 4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 82
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens. WRE6505 User's Guide 83
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    Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. WRE6505 User's Guide 84
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    . 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon. 3 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. 4 Click Manage network connections. WRE6505 User's Guide 85
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    procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 86
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 7 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. WRE6505 User's Guide 87
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    Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. WRE6505 User's Guide 88
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    , click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. 3 Click Change adapter settings. 4 Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 89
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 90
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 6 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. WRE6505 User's Guide 91
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    dynamically. Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to you by your network type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. 3 The IP settings are displayed as follows. WRE6505 User's Guide 92
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. WRE6505 User's Guide 93
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    network connection type list, and then click Configure. 4 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab. WRE6505 User's Guide 94
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    's IP Address 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type and then selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab. WRE6505 User's Guide 95
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    in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. WRE6505 User's Guide 96
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    connection types. 4 From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. WRE6505 User's Guide 97
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    Your Computer's IP Address • In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask. • In the Router field, enter the IP address of your WRE6505. 6 Click Apply and close the window. Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting
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    , and individual configuration. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. Note: Make sure you are logged in as default, the Unlock button is greyed out until clicked.) You cannot make changes to your configuration unless you first enter your admin password. WRE6505 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 4 In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. WRE6505 User's Guide 100
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    DNS server IP address(es), click the DNS tab in the Network Settings window and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided. WRE6505 User's Guide 101
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    > Network Tools, and then selecting the appropriate Network device from the Devices tab. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your connection is working properly. WRE6505 User's Guide 102
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    configuration. The following screens use the default openSUSE 10.3 installation. Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in the KDE: 1 Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST). WRE6505 User's Guide 103
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. WRE6505 User's Guide 104
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 4 When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. 5 When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab WRE6505 User's Guide 105
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    Your Computer's IP Address Figure 66 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup 6 Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic mask, and Hostname fields. 7 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. 8 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the Hostname/DNS tab
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    67 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly. WRE6505 User's Guide 107
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Figure 68 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager WRE6505 User's Guide 108
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    manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL installation Wi-Fi en extérieur pour les fréquences comprises entre 2454 MHz et 2483,5 MHz. WRE6505 User's Guide 109
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    toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Hawnhekk, ZyXEL, jiddikjara li dan tagħmir jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. WRE6505 User's Guide 110
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    applicable. The requirements for any country may evolve. ZyXEL recommends that you check with the local authorities for Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters details. WRE6505 User's Guide 111
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    802.11 b/g/n Location Frequency Range(GHz) Indoor (No restrictions Do NOT install, use, or service this device points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service servicing or disassembling. • Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. WRE6505 User's Guide 112
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    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. WRE6505 User's Guide 113
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    54 key 54 F factory defaults restore 70 FCC interference statement 109 firmware upgrade screen 66 firmware upload 66 file extension using HTTP firmware version 17, 23, 38 G general 65 general wireless LAN screen 55 guide quick start 2 I Internet connection 46 IP Address 64 WRE6505 User's Guide 114
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    28 resetting factory default 28 restore configuration 69 RTS/CTS threshold 59 S safety warnings 112 scheduling 61 wireless LAN 61 security PBC 43, 44 PIN 44, 45 WPS 43 service set identification 30, 57 service set identity. see SSID. speed boost mode 74 SSID 17, 18, 24, 30, 38, 53, 57 WRE6505 User
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    mode 70 normal 72 range boost 73 speed boost 74 system password screen 66 W warranty 110 note 110 web configurator accessing 27 overview 27 WEP troubleshooting 80 type 53 wireless tutorial 43 wizard setup 29 wireless LAN 30 WPS 59 behavior 71 screen 59 WPS button 12, 28 Index WRE6505 User's Guide
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
WRE6505
Wireless AC750 Range Extender
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 4 2014
Copyright © 2014 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address
192.168.1.2
User Name
admin
Password
1234
2.4G
2.4G
5G
5G