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Chapter 1 Introduction 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. The WPS/RESET single button is located at the back panel of the WAP3205 v3. 1.4.1 Using the WPS/RESET Button 1 Make sure the power LED is on. 2 Press the WPS/RESET button within 3 seconds to turn on the WPS function 3 Press the WPS/RESET button for longer than 10 seconds to reset the WAP3205 v3 back to its factorydefault configurations. For more information on using WPS/RESET, see Section 5.3 on page 45. 1.5 Wall Mounting You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall. Table 2 Wall Mounting Information Distance between holes M4 Screws Screw anchors (optional) 10.50 cm Two Two 1 Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device. 2 Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm. If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm. 4 Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the WAP3205 v3 with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the WAP3205 v3 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205 v3 on the screws. WAP3205 v3 User's Guide 12

Section	Page
WAP3205 v3	1
Contents Overview	3
Table of Contents	4
User’s Guide	8
Introduction	9
1.1 Overview	9
1.2 Securing the WAP3205 v3	10
1.3 LEDs	11
1.4 The WPS/RESET Button	11
1.4.1 Using the WPS/RESET Button	12
1.5 Wall Mounting	12
The Web Configurator	14
2.1 Overview	14
2.2 Preparing your Computer to Access the Web Configurator	14
2.2.1 Static IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows	14
2.2.2 Static IP Configuration in MAC OS X	17
2.3 Accessing the Web Configurator	18
2.4 Resetting the WAP3205 v3	20
Connection Wizard	21
3.1 Overview	21
3.2 Accessing the Wizard	21
3.3 Choosing a System Operation Mode	21
3.4 Connection Wizard - Access Point Mode	22
3.4.1 WLAN Setup	22
3.4.2 Device Information	23
3.5 Connection Wizard - Universal Repeater Mode	24
3.5.1 AP Select	24
3.5.2 Wireless Setup	25
3.5.3 WLAN Information	26
3.5.4 Device Information	27
3.6 Connection Wizard - Client Bridge Mode	29
3.6.1 AP Select	29
3.6.2 Wireless Setup	30
3.6.3 Device Information	31
Modes	33
4.1 Overview	33
4.2 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to AP Mode	34
4.2.1 Status Screen (AP Mode)	35
4.2.2 AP Navigation Panel	36
4.3 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to Universal Repeater Mode	37
4.3.1 Status Screen (Universal Repeater Mode)	38
4.3.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel	40
4.4 Setting your WAP3205 v3 to Client Bridge Mode	41
4.4.1 Status Screen (Client Bridge Mode)	42
4.4.2 Universal Repeater Navigation Panel	43
Tutorials	45
5.1 Overview	45
5.2 How to Connect to the Internet from an AP	45
5.3 Configure Wireless Security Using WPS on both your WAP3205 v3 and Wireless Client	45
5.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)	45
5.3.2 PIN Configuration	46
5.4 Connecting to the WAP3205 v3’s Wi-Fi Network Manually (No WPS)	48
5.4.1 Configuring Wireless Security on the WAP3205 v3	49
5.4.2 Configure Your Notebook	50
Technical Reference	53
Wireless LAN	54
6.1 Overview	54
6.2 What You Can Do	55
6.3 What You Should Know	55
6.3.1 Wireless Security Overview	56
6.3.2 MAC Address Filter	56
6.3.3 Encryption	56
6.3.4 WPS	57
6.4 General Wireless LAN Screen	57
6.4.1 No Security	59
6.4.2 WEP Encryption	59
6.4.3 WPA PSK/WPA2-PSK	61
6.5 MAC Filter	61
6.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen	62
6.7 WPS Screen	63
6.8 WPS Station Screen	64
6.9 Scheduling Screen	65
6.10 AP Select Screen	66
6.11 WLAN Information Screen	67
LAN	68
7.1 Overview	68
7.2 What You Need To Know	68
7.3 LAN IP Screen	69
System	70
8.1 Overview	70
8.2 What You Can Do	70
8.3 System General Screen	70
8.4 Time Setting Screen	71
Logs	73
9.1 Overview	73
9.2 What You Need to Know	73
9.3 View Log Screen	73
Tools	75
10.1 Overview	75
10.2 What You Can Do	75
10.3 Firmware Upload Screen	75
10.4 Configuration Screen	77
10.4.1 Backup Configuration	77
10.4.2 Restore Configuration	78
10.4.3 Back to Factory Defaults	79
10.5 Restart Screen	79
Language	80
Operation Mode	81
12.1 Overview	81
12.2 General Screen	81
Troubleshooting	83
13.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs	83
13.2 WAP3205 v3 Access and Login	84
13.3 Internet Access	85
13.4 Resetting the WAP3205 v3 to Its Factory Defaults	86
13.5 Wireless Problems	86
IP Addresses and Subnetting	88
Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions	97
Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address	106
Wireless LANs	133
Common Services	146
Customer Support	149
Legal Information	155

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Chapter 1 Introduction

WAP3205 v3 User’s Guide

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.

The

WPS/RESET

single button is located at the back panel of the WAP3205 v3.

1.4.1

Using the WPS/RESET Button

Make sure the power LED is on.

Press the

WPS/RESET

button within 3 seconds to turn on the WPS function

Press the

WPS/RESET

button for longer than 10 seconds to reset the WAP3205 v3 back to its factory-

default configurations.

For more information on using

WPS/RESET

, see

Section 5.3 on page 45

1.5

Wall Mounting

You may need screw anchors if mounting on a concrete or brick wall.

Select a position free of obstructions on a wall strong enough to hold the weight of the device.

Mark two holes on the wall at the appropriate distance apart for the screws.

Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall

when drilling holes for the screws.

If using screw anchors, drill two holes for the screw anchors into the wall. Push the anchors into the full

depth of the holes, then insert the screws into the anchors. Do not insert the screws all the way in - leave

a small gap of about 0.5 cm.

If not using screw anchors, use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the wall. Do not insert the screws all

the way in - leave a gap of about 0.5 cm.

Make sure the screws are fastened well enough to hold the weight of the WAP3205 v3 with the

connection cables.

Align the holes on the back of the WAP3205 v3 with the screws on the wall. Hang the WAP3205 v3 on the

screws.

Table 2

Wall Mounting Information

Distance between holes

10.50 cm

M4 Screws

Two

Screw anchors (optional)

Two